OBITUARIES

Aug 2, 2019

James Lloyd Pittman, 83, died Friday, August 2, 2019 at his daughter’s home in Bishop, Georgia.

From his birth on October 17,1935, to his death, James lived life to the fullest through simple pleasures; chatting with friends and family, and spending time outdoors. James had an uncanny ability to reach people in a positive way through his...

Aug 2, 2019

Nelda S. Taylor of Athens, Ga.  went to her heavenly home on August 2, 2019.

Born November 21, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Walter Sears and the late Eva Vickery Sears Hooper. She was the widow of Dr. Jack  H. Taylor. Mrs. Taylor was preceded in death by sister, Mary S. Payne and...

Aug 1, 2019

David Stanley McClure Atlanta, GA, August 30, 1948 - Nicholson, GA, August 1, 2019

David leaves his family and friends grieving with aching hearts after departing too soon. We remember him, first hand or through legend, in the many stages of his life: from the adorable tow-headed tot to the popular student athlete and musician; from his...

Aug 1, 2019

Charles Robert Powell, 63, of Hartwell, died, Thursday, August 1, 2019. Charles was born in Athens to Herschel Powell and the late Peggy Powell. In addition to his father he is survive by his children, Krystal Anderson, Bryson Powell (Ciara), Chris Powell, granddaughters, Skylah and Maycie Powell, and sisters, Beverly and Brenda. Charles was retired from CertainTeed. The family...

Aug 1, 2019

Clarence Joseph Thibodeaux of Athens, GA passed away Thursday, August 1, 2019. He was preceded in death by his wife, Stacey Thibodeaux; mother and father, Ida May and Theodore Thibodeaux; and sister, Sue Dilworth. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Toni and Paul Boatwright; son and daughter-in-law, Troy and Kathy Thibodeaux; brother and sister-in-law, Rudy and Pam...

Jul 31, 2019

Linda Jane Watson, age 69, went to the Lord peacefully in her home on July 31, 2019 in Colbert, GA. After a brave battle with colon cancer, her final days were spent surrounded by family and friends.

Linda was a devoted wife, mother and friend. She adored her grandbabies, and all three of them sure loved their...

Jul 30, 2019

Frank D. Bozek, beloved husband, father, son and friend, died Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at the age of 51.

Frank was the son of the late Robert Bozek and Luciana Morgan. He was an avid outdoorsman with a passion for hunting and fishing. Frank also enjoyed golfing and time spent on his Harley.

Survivors include...

Jul 29, 2019

Eunice Mills Christian, 91, wife of the late R.D. Christian, died Monday, July 29, 2019 in Huntsville, AL.  Born in Pageland, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late John English Mills and Ida Outen Mills.  Mrs. Christian worked at Southern Bell as an Operator for several years. She was a long-time member of East Athens Baptist Church ...

Jul 28, 2019

Joseph Edward “Joe” Burkett, 66, husband of Cathy Dunn Burkett, died July 28, 2019.

Born in Augusta, GA, he was the son of Clara Hobbs of Evans and the late Homer Alvin Burkett.  Mr. Burkett moved to the Athens area in 1968 from his hometown of Augusta.  He had worked for Snow Tire and retired from Action...

Jul 28, 2019

Joseph Kyle Ward, 62, of Danielsville, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2019.

Born in Atlanta, he was the son of Calvin Reese Ward Jr. and his wife, June and the late Kyla Paris Ward. Mr. Ward was an avid outdoorsman and had a passion for bow-hunting. He was a graduate of Young Harris College and also attended...

Jul 28, 2019

Donald Harry Stegeman, 86, of Athens, GA passed July 28th 2019. The son of the late Albert and Clara Stegeman.  Born and raised in Cincinnati, OH, Don graduated from Roger Bacon HS, attended Xavier University before joining the Army to serve in the Korean War. Upon returning, he married Carol Lee Schwope of Covington, KY. He then graduated from...

Jul 28, 2019

Teresa Bell Smith age 67 of Watkinsville, GA, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Michael Smith; father, Lamar Bell; and brother, Neal Bell. She is survived by her mother, Mary Bell; brother and sister-in-law, Jimmy and Jill Bell; sister and brother-in-law, Lisa and Michael Phillips. The family would like to give...

Jul 27, 2019

Leonard “Lee” Aubrey Fowler, III, 53, of Statham, Georgia passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 27th at his home. He was born on April 28, 1966, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Athens, GA, the first son born to Carol Ann McCommon Downs of Athens and Leonard Aubrey Fowler, Jr. of Milledgeville. Known to all as “Lee”, he was a...

Jul 26, 2019

Dorothy Anne Wagner, 91, wife of the late John Wagner, died Friday, July 26, 2019.

Born in Jamaica, New York, she was the daughter of the late Frederick Harder and Nellie Gardner Harder.  In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter and son in law: Katharine Elizabeth and Ralph Cefalo;...

Jul 25, 2019

Edward Exum Best, Jr., retired professor of classics from the University of Georgia, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family and their love on Thursday, July 25, 2019. Born May 28, 1927, he was a native of Goldsboro, N. C., and the son of Ed E. Best, Sr., and Mabel Carraway Best. He was a graduate...

Jul 23, 2019

Marie Elizabeth Bryant Scarborough, age 95, passed away on July 23, 2019.

Marie was born in Oglethorpe County, GA on February 26, 1924 to Brady Lenton (Lent) Bryant and Martha Jane (Mattie) Paul Bryant.  She was a long-time member of Lexington Baptist Church where she faithfully attended services when her health allowed.

Marie was a...

Jul 22, 2019

Barbara A. McCann, 86, of Watkinsville, died Monday, July 22, 2019.

Prior to meeting and marrying Bill McCann, Barbara was a house mother for the Sigma Delta Tau sorority.  After a short courtship, they were married in Walhalla, South Carolina on June 21, 1993.  They resided at their home in Watkinsville, Georgia for their twenty-three years of...

Jul 20, 2019

Martha Elizabeth Seagraves, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister, died July 20, 2019.

A native of Clarke County, she was a daughter of the late William Earl McClain and Frances Young McClain Houser and was also preceded in death by a brother, Tony Houser.

Mrs. Seagraves graduated from Oglethorpe County High School in 1964. She...

Jul 19, 2019

Captain John A. Smith, 85, of Hull, died Friday, July 19, 2019.

Born in Oconee County, he was a son of the late William Johnson Smith and Maddie Alexander Smith. John was a Veteran of the United States Army and a lifetime member and former Post Commander with VFW Post #2872. He retired from Athens-Clarke County Fire...

Jul 18, 2019

Easton Thomas Wood, of Statham, GA passed away Thursday, July 18, 2019. He is survived by his parents, Ty and Charity Wood; brothers, Trace Wood, Rilee Wood, and Jase Wood;  grandparents, Kenneth and Cherry Bishop; grandmother, Gayle Fleeman; grandfather, Stanley Wood; and great grandmother, Tiera Davis.

Visitation will be Monday, July 22, 2019 from 10-12 at Poplar...