OBITUARIES

Nov 22, 2019

Michael W. Lewis Sr., beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother, passed away on Friday, November 22, 2019 at the age of 64.

Born in Abbeville, SC, he was a son of the late David Lewis and Martha Martin Lewis. Mr. Lewis served in the United States Air Force for seven years where he achieved the rank of...

Nov 21, 2019

Harold Clayton Nix of Danielsville, Ga passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family and friends on Thursday, November 21, 2019, at the age of 76. He is survived by his wife, Elaine Hill Nix; son and daughter-in-law, Tim and Renee Nix; son and daughter-in-law, Steven and Diane Nix; brother and sister-in-law, Rudolph and Birdie Nix; 6 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren...

Nov 20, 2019

Charles Luther Wood, 5 month old infant son of Thomas Franklin Wood and Tela Lynn Dalton Wood, passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2019.

Charles was born in Athens on June 16, 2019. In addition to his parents, he is survived by two siblings, Thomas Franklin Wood, Jr. and Tela Miya Wood; grandparents, Thomas Lee Wood (Charmaine),...

Nov 19, 2019

Sara L. Greer, 96, of Colbert, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2019.

Born in Danielsville, Mrs. Greer was a daughter of the late Howard Jones and Ophelia Morris Jones. She was a longtime member of Ila Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Kirby Allen Greer and four...

Nov 19, 2019

June McQueen (Baldwin) Turnell died Tuesday, November 19, 2019.

June, a native of Greenville, Alabama, was born there June 19, 1932 to William Ashley McQueen and Erlyne Turner McQueen.

June loved life and it loved her back. She lit up any room she entered—her enthusiasm was infectious. There was never a truer friend, and hers...

Nov 18, 2019

Carol Dean Moon, 75, passed away peacefully on November 18th, 2019, surrounded by family and friends, at her home in Athens, GA after an extended illness.

Born in Anderson, SC, she was a retired Real Estate Agent in the Athens area and an active member of Whitehall Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, Cleo...

Nov 17, 2019

Michael A. “Mike” Jones, 53, husband of Leslie Jones, died Sunday, November 17, 2019. Born in Athens, he was the son of Bobby N.  and Shirley McCannon Jones of Winterville.  In addition to his wife and parents he is survived by four children: Sam Jones, Noah Jones, John Mark Jones and Rebecca Jones.

Mike worked as a...

Nov 16, 2019

Truman Wayne Craig, Sr., 72, Colbert, passed away peacefully in the early morning of November 16, surrounded by family.  Wayne had battled cancer for four years and four months with dignity, courage and strength.

In addition to his parents, Richard F. and Velma Hall Craig, he was preceded in death by a sister, Miriam Craig Dove and...

Nov 13, 2019

Elizabeth Mae Nelms Compton, beloved mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great grandmother passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at the age of 99.

Born in Comer, she was a daughter of the late George Dewey Nelms and Jessie Lee Landers Nelms. Mrs. Compton was a former member of the Pilot Club and a longtime member of...

Nov 13, 2019

Daniel Brent Weatherly, beloved husband, father and brother, passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at the age of 49. Born in Decatur, he was a son of Charles Lochridge Weatherly and Nancy Daniel McCurdy. Brent was employed with the University of Georgia for over 18 years. He enjoyed writing, fly fishing, biking, music and was an avid Georgia football...

Nov 12, 2019

Baby Hazel Jean Schmidt was born into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, November 12, 2019. She is survived by her mother and father, Genevieve and Ethan Schmidt; sister, Emersyn Schmidt; grandparents, Stephen and Debbie Schmidt, Lee and Shannon Marrette, Scott and Debbie Dyess; Aunts, Liz Schmidt, Jennifer Dyess, Lacey Dyess, Mattie Dyess, Ashley Dichiara; uncles, Joel Schmidt, Andrew...

Nov 12, 2019

Ray Cortez, Sr., of Athens, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, November 12, 2019. Mr. Cortez was born on February 26, 1933 in San Benito, TX to Gaspar and Nieves Cortez. He was a loving father and grandfather and will be missed dearly.

He served in the US Army in 1954 and came to Athens, GA...

Nov 11, 2019

W. Howard Norris, 89, of Bishop died on November 11, 2019. He was the son of the late James and Ollie Belle Norris.  Upon graduation from Warren County High School, he attended the University of Georgia on a football scholarship, where he was a member of Sigma Nu fraternity and earned a BA degree.  Following college he joined the...

Nov 11, 2019

Michael Bruce Bishop, Sr. of Nicholson, died Monday, November 11, 2019. He was sixty-five years old. Born August 30, 1954 in Athens to Jack and Marie Bishop, he was the second of four children. Michael grew up in Apalachee, Georgia and was a graduate of Morgan County High School. After high school he attended the University of Georgia.

Nov 10, 2019

Max Aaron Hand of Comer, Ga passed away Sunday, November 10, 2019 at the age of 62. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Ella Faye Hand; brothers, Alex, Albert and Richard; and sisters, Bonnie and Kathy. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Jeff and Ashley Hand; grandchildren, Brandon and Chasity; and girlfriend, Sandra...

Nov 9, 2019

Bernice Gallimore Lowder, of Watkinsville, widow of Halbert M. Lowder, Sr., died November 9, 2019.

Born in Denton, NC, she was one of 9 children of the late Otha Lee and Alma Garner Gallimore.  A resident of this area since 1978, Bernice was employed with Wallace Butts and Smith-Boley-Brown Insurance Agencies prior to beginning her employment and...

Nov 9, 2019

Dr. Robert E. “Bob” Kelley Jr. passed away peacefully on the afternoon of November 8, 2019 at Northside Gwinnett Hospital, surrounded by family and listening to the King, Elvis Presley. He fought a long battle with myasthenia gravis and has now moved on to another dimension. He was born in Chattanooga, TN on May 23, 1943 to Martha Elizabeth...

Nov 8, 2019

Katharine Michelle Haag was born in Athens, GA on August 22, 1974. Adorable and funny, she delighted family and friends. At age 9, Michelle was diagnosed with type I diabetes, commencing a lifetime of intense health problems. She spent far too much of her childhood in hospitals and ambulances. Yet she shared her goofy playfulness and wide smile with...

Nov 8, 2019

Alford V. Thomas of Crawford, GA passed away Friday, November 8, 2019 at the age of 79. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Thomas; son, Alford Thomas Jr.; daughter and son-in-law, Miriam and Scott Pledger; sister and brother-in-law, Shirley and Jimmy Owensby; grandchildren, Kayla Thomas, Mason Thomas, Taylor Pledger and Madyson Pledger.

Alford was a member...

Nov 7, 2019

Carolyn Whitehead Wheeler, 88, of Watkinsville, passed away on November 7, 2019. She was born in Athens, GA, the youngest child of Fred and Floy Whitehead, Sr. She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles. L. Wheeler, Sr., her brothers and sisters, James Whitehead, Jr. (Jessie Mae); Eugenia Whitehead, Winston Whitehead (Marion), Hazel Ivey, (Marion); Harry Whitehead (Hester);...