OBITUARIES

Jul 5, 2019

Janice Marilyn Stewart, 70, of Charlotte, North Carolina passed away on Friday, July 5, 2019 at Royal Park of Matthews, NC Rehabilitation & Health Center due to complications of pneumonia in conjunction with a long illness.

Janice was born on Sunday, July 3, 1949 at Fort Bragg, North Carolina to Xen and Ruby Stewart. She is survived...

Jul 5, 2019

Vera White Peterson, 76, passed away suddenly on July 5, 2019.

A native of Puerto Rico, Mrs. Peterson was preceded in death by her mother Gloria De Jesus and father William White. Mrs. Peterson was also preceded in death by her first husband of 29 years and the father of her three children, Rolando Umpierre in 1993,...

Jul 5, 2019

Bettye Jane Hendrix Fabris, 86, of Watkinsville, Georgia passed away on July 5, 2019.

Bettye was born on July 2,1933, in Summit, Georgia to Jamie and Lena Sconyers Hendrix. She was raised in Metter, Georgia and graduated from Georgia Teachers College (Georgia Southern University). Bettye married Frank Stratton Fabris in 1953.

Once referred to as...

Jul 4, 2019

Dr. Richard Fayrer-Hosken was born 26 January, 1954 in Gwelo, Southern Rhodesia (later to become Rhodesia and then Zimbabwe), Africa. His junior and high school years took him to schools in Gwelo, Rhodesia, Glasgow Scotland, Fort Victoria Rhodesia and Bulawayo Rhodesia.

Richard was part of a very loving, close and supportive family. His father, the late Dr....

Jul 4, 2019

Doris McBee Blackwood, 95, wife of 51 years to the late Freddie Mason Blackwood, Sr., died Thursday, July 4, 2019 at Piedmont Athens Regional. Born in Spartanburg, SC, she was the daughter of the late R.L. McBee, Sr. and Gladys Wyatt McBee and was also preceded in death by her son; Freddie Mason Blackwood, Jr., granddaughter, Meghan Brynna Blackwood ...

Jul 3, 2019

Imogene Louise Findlay Gilbert was born in Portland, Maine on September 6, 1932.  She lived a fulfilled and generous life of 86 years, and died peacefully in Athens, Georgia on July 3, 2019.

Her life’s journey included service in the U. S. Air Force, fifty-plus years as a dedicated wife, sixty-plus years as a nurturing mother, thirty-nine...

Jul 3, 2019

Danny Ray Fleming, 64, of Commerce, died Wednesday, July 3, 2019 following a courageous battle with cancer.

Born in Winter Garden, Florida, he was a son of the late John Ellic Fleming and Flora Murline Dover Fleming. When Dan was a toddler, his mother passed away from leukemia and he came to live with his aunt and...

Jul 2, 2019

Gloria Evelyn Griffith, 78, of Crawford, died Tuesday, July 2, 2019. Gloria was born to the late Edward and Grace Glenn. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Jake “Buddy” Griffith, son, Mark Griffith, siblings, Roy Milton Glenn, Kenneth Glenn, and Donald Glenn. Gloria is survived by her daughter, Tammy Wilson,...

Jul 2, 2019

Zachary Mark “Jack” Duclos of Athens died Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at age 88.  Born in Manila, Arkansas to the late Arthur Duclos and Clara Donner Duclos, he was the middle child of a large rural farm family.  He was the first of his family to attend college, graduating with two degrees from the University of Arkansas, where he...

Jul 1, 2019

Elizabeth Turner Lanier, age 87 of Crawford, GA passed away Monday, July 1, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Alpha Turner; husband, James Lanier; brothers, Phil and Harry Lee Turner; and son-in-law, Donald Pilson. She is survived by daughter, Elizabeth Pilson of Crawford, GA; daughter and son-in-law, Kathryn and John Raley of Gibson, GA;...

Jul 1, 2019

Thomas Harold Knudsen, beloved husband, father and grandfather, died Monday, July 1, 2019 at the age of 76.

Born in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, he was the son of the late Harold Knudsen and Eldora Lancette Knudsen. Mr. Knudsen enjoyed gardening, coaching youth sports and he was an avid golfer. He was a resident of Watkinsville for over...

Jun 30, 2019

James Thomas Strickland, 86, of Winterville, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2019.

The son of the late Euel Thomas Strickland and Roberta Thompson Strickland, James served his country in the United States Navy and worked at Oliver Rubber Company. This past December, James and his wife, Evelyn S. Strickland, celebrated 65 years of marriage.

Along...

Jun 29, 2019

Louise Carithers Maddox, 84 of Colbert, passed away on Saturday June 29, 2019. She was the daughter of the late Cleo & Kate Alline Carithers. She worked at Westclock General Times for 45 years before retiring. She was a lifelong member of Moons Grove Baptist Church and served in many roles there. She was the director of WMU for...

Jun 27, 2019

Powell Stephens (Steve) Erwin, age 67, died on Thursday, June 27, 2019 at St. Mary’s Hospice House.

A native of Athens, Mr. Erwin was born at St. Mary’s Hospital on July 9, 1951 to the late Howell Cobb Erwin Jr. and Corinne Stephens Erwin. Also proceeding him in death were his wife of 36 years, Debbie Strickland...

Jun 27, 2019

Jane Watson of Watkinsville stepped into God’s presence on June 27, 2019, at the age of 81 years.  She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Hoyt Watson, daughter Kathy Hayes (Greg), son Wes Watson (Kellay) and two grandsons, Jake Hayes (Rebecca) and Bryce Watson, step-grandchildren Whitney Dixon (Jake), Jacklen Collins (John) and Alex Rice.  Jane has a...

Jun 27, 2019

Emmie Lorene Bellew Reynolds, 100 years old, of Crawford GA, peacefully passed away on June 27, 2019. Lorene was born on June 13, 1919 in Elbert County, Ga. She was the daughter of the late John Carmichael Bellew and Nora Lee Barber Bellew.  Lorene was preceded in death by her husband Enoch James Reynolds, her brother Delma Curtis Bellew,...

Jun 26, 2019

Terry L. Wehunt, 66, retired Athens Technical College instructor, died Wednesday, June 26, 2019.

He attended the University of Georgia, received his bachelor’s degree from Oglethorpe University, a masters from Georgia State University and a doctorate from North Central University. He was a son of the late Dr. Ralph Wehunt and Bettie Reeves Wehunt of Winterville, GA....

Jun 26, 2019

Louis Arnold Howell, 85, husband of Jeanette Rathburn Howell, died Wednesday, June 26, 2019. Born in Iron City, GA, he was the son of the late John Aaron Howell and Ethel Alday Howell and was also preceded in death by his sister, Faye Howell Barber.  Louis was a graduate of the University of Georgia in 1959 with a Bachelor...

Jun 25, 2019

Lizzie Sue Bradshaw, 81 of Bogart, passed away June 25, 2019. She was the daughter of the late Walter & Lizzie Mae Puckett. Mrs. Bradshaw was also preceded in death by her husband, Henry Cecil Bradshaw.

Funeral services are Thursday June 27, 2019 1:00pm at Lord & Stephens,West chapel with Pastor Calvin Weaver officiating. The family will...

Jun 24, 2019

Michael Francis Burke, of Athens, passed away at the age of 50 on June 24, 2019. Michael was born on May 18, 1969 to Paula S. Burke and John D. Burke. Michael began his education at St. Joseph Catholic School and attended Clarke Central High School. He was an active member of Athens Creative Theater throughout his school years....