OBITUARIES

Aug 13, 2019

Lucy C.S. Chou, of Athens, GA, passed away peacefully Thursday, August 13, 2019, at the age of 74. She was preceded in death by her parents, Chu T. Ku and Wen Y. Hsu, of Taipei, Taiwan. She earned a bachelor's degree in English before moving to the United States, and settling down in Athens to become a devoted homemaker...

Aug 13, 2019

An obituary is not available at this time for Lucy Chueh-Seng Chou. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Aug 12, 2019

Mr. Richard Allen Stewart Sr., 60 of Athens died on Monday, August 12, 2019. Born in Athens, he was the son of the late George A. Stewart Sr. and Nellie Sue Stewart. Mr. Stewart grew up in Madison County and later moved to Alaska for some time, before moving back to Athens.

Mr. Stewart is survived by...

Aug 12, 2019

Donald Wayne King, 76, of Lexington, passed on August 12, 2019.

He was born in the family home along the banks of the Broad River on January 7, 1943 to the late Bob and Frances King of Carlton. A 1961 graduate of Madison County High School, he then enlisted and served in the United States Navy from...

Aug 11, 2019

Christopher O’Neal Strickland, age 36, passed away Sunday, August 11, 2019.  Mr. Strickland was a native of Athens, GA and had lived in Pembroke with his family for four years, O’Neal was a loving husband and son and he especially loved his son, Eli. He was a home evaluator for Arrow Exterminators and a member of Reidsville Congregation of...

Aug 11, 2019

Sara M. Griffeth, 88, of Danielsville, passed away Sunday, August 11, 2019.

Born in Bowman, she was the daughter of the late Leo Roy McGarity and Ellis Montine McGee McGarity. Mrs. Griffeth retired from the University of Georgia where she was a Secretary for over 34 years. She also served as a Secretary for the Georgia Cattleman’s...

Aug 10, 2019

Elbertine "Tina" Fields Montgomery, 95, wife of the late William C. Montgomery, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2019 in Athens, GA where she had lived for the past 17 years.  Born in New York City, she was the daughter of the late Irene Garvey Fields of New York City, NY, and the late Dr. Abijah Clements Fields of...

Aug 10, 2019

Ed Marcus Allgood, 72, of Carlton, GA, died Saturday, August 10, after a lengthy battle following open heart surgery and stroke.  He was preceded in death by his parents, W.F. Allgood and Evelyn Turner Allgood, and brother William “Bill” Allgood.  He was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt and fish.

A veteran of the Vietnam War,...

Aug 10, 2019

Bettie Shepherd Saye, 84, wife of the late Elmer “Sonny” Saye, died Saturday, August 10, 2019. She was the daughter of the late Raymond Lee Shepherd and Maggie Bailey Shepherd and sister to the late Fannie “Lois” Shepherd.  Bettie lived most of her life in the Athens area prior to moving to Conyers following Sonny’s death in 2015. She...

Aug 10, 2019

Richard B. Gordon 76 of Hull, went to his heavenly home on August 10, 2019, after a short battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents, James “Jimmie” August Gordon, Jr and Margaret Juanita Blount Gordon; two brothers, Marion Ohklers Gordon and James David Gordon and numerous aunts and uncles. He retired as an Athens Clarke...

Aug 10, 2019

Viola Hansen Rudowske, 93, wife of the late Edward Frederick Rudowske, died Saturday, August 10, 2019.  Born in Stanton, Michigan and growing up in Eau Claire, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Harold Hansen and Jessie Aubill Hansen.   Mrs. Rudowske retired from Family Life Enrichment Center as a Nurse and was a member of Mars Hill Baptist...

Aug 8, 2019

Linda Sue Griffiths, 69, of Watkinsville, passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2019. Born in Florida to the late Clarence Miller and Frances Marie Pelt, Linda later moved to Madison, Georgia, and then lived in the Athens area for 28 years. Linda was a faithful servant of the Lord, her beloved church, Grace Fellowship, and her family.

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Aug 8, 2019

Carolyn Carithers Morrow, 71, wife of 55 years to Billy Morrow, died Thursday, August 8, 2019. Born in Greenville, SC, Mrs. Morrow was the daughter of the late James Alfred Carithers and Donnie Mae Carithers. In addition to her husband, survivors include two children: Lachele Morrow Jackson and Chad Morrow, both of Danielsville, sister: Betty Pritchett of Greenville, SC;...

Aug 8, 2019

Harold D. Hubert, 78, of Athens, died on Thursday, August 8, 2019.

The son of the late Harold Douglas Hubert and Sally Harris Hubert, he was born in Athens on October 14, 1940. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Kay Yarnell Hubert.

Harold graduated from Athens High School...

Aug 8, 2019

Zeba Dhalla Najak (1947-2019)

On August 8th, 2019, Dr. Zeba Najak passed away in the comfort of her own her home in Athens, Georgia, after a brief illness, with family at her side. Dr. Najak was born in Mombasa, Kenya, emigrating to Uganda with her family in 1963. She graduated from Makerere University Medical School in Kampala,...

Aug 7, 2019

Betty Jean Guenther, 86, wife of Hans J. Guenther, died Wednesday, August 7, 2019. Born in Dogsboro, GA, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Grady Carter and Nancy Brown Carter. She was also preceded in death by her son: Leslie T. Neal and brothers: Leon Carter, James R. Carter and John R. Carter. Mrs. Guenther retired from...

Aug 6, 2019

Mr. Jerry Emmett Fox, age 81 passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at Atrium Health in Charlotte.

Funeral services for Jerry will be held in Concord, NC on Friday, August 9. He will be laid to rest in Winterville City Cemetery in Winterville, GA on Saturday, August 10 at 12:00 pm.

Surviving is...

Aug 5, 2019

An obituary is not available at this time for William "W.C" Calvin Loggins. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Aug 4, 2019

Josephine M. Gaddis, 69 of Colbert, passed away August 4, 2019. She was the daughter of the late, Robert Lee and Mary Maybelle Mcleroy; also preceded in death by her husband, Howard O. Gaddis, Jr.

She was a member of Macedonia Holiness Church.

Funeral services are Friday August 9, 2019 11:00am at Macedonia Holiness Church...

Aug 4, 2019

An obituary is not available at this time for Chrystal R. (Conard) Byrd. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.