OBITUARIES

Jun 23, 2019

Grady Scott Sorrow, age 44 of Athens, GA passed away Sunday, June 23, 2019. He was preceded in death by his father, Grady Sorrow and brothers, David and Marty Sorrow. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Sierra and Tyler Akin; son, Jarrett Sorrow; daughter, Savannah Heintz; mother, Lillie Sorrow; brother, Tim Sorrow; sister, Shannon Bryant; best friend,...

Jun 23, 2019

Lois Marie Morrison, 88, of Colbert, went home to be with Jesus Sunday, June 23, 2019. Marie was born to the late Herbert Ashley Shelton and Bertha Harper Shelton. In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her husband, Hugh Kelly Morrison.

She is survived by her children, Kim W. Morrison, Dewey K....

Jun 22, 2019

Albert Donald Shackelford, 81, of Athens died on June 21, 2019. The son of the late James Steve Shackelford and Edna Lois Waters, he grew up in the Princeton community of Clarke County, attended Princeton Elementary School and University of Georgia High School (Class of 55) where he played on the basketball team. He was a member of Athens...

Jun 20, 2019

Mrs. Aron Mae Cooper, 86 of Winder, GA, passed away June 20, 2019. She was the daughter of the late Jimmie Lee, Sr & Hazel Mae Capehart Allen. Following the death of her mother at an early age, Mrs. Cooper was raised by grandparents, Aaron & Callie Capehart. She was born and raised in Marianna, Florida. She matriculated in...

Jun 20, 2019

Scott Alan Bradberry, 55, of Ila, passed away Thursday, June 20, 2019.

Born in Chicago, he was a son of the late Albert Bradberry and Barbara Edmondson Bradberry. Mr. Bradberry enjoyed hunting, fishing and goat farming. Most importantly, he was a loving husband, father and grandfather. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...

Jun 20, 2019

Ida Kate (Kay) Ruark, 101, died June 20, 2019.

She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Sally R. and Jerry Gouge; her son, Michael E. Ruark; her granddaughter, Marianne K. Gouge; her sister-in-law, Betty R. Kelly; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be Saturday, June 22, 2019 at Tuckston United Methodist Church, 4175...

Jun 19, 2019

Thomas Griffith Williams, Jr (T.G.), age 97, of Athens, Georgia died on June 19, 2019.

T.G. was born in Greene County, Georgia November 27, 1921, to the late Thomas Griffith “Griff” Williams, Sr. and Eleanor Hardeman Williams. He graduated from Greensboro High School in 1939.  A veteran of WWII, he served in the US Navy’s Pacific theater...

Jun 18, 2019

Kyla Rosie Kesterson of Hull, age 20, passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2019. She's the beautiful daughter of Ross and Catherine Kesterson, and sister of Benjamin Kesterson. She was preceded in death by her loving grandfather, Arlen M. Johnson, Sr. She leaves behind loving grandparents, Libby Johnson, M. Ross and Dottie Kesterson, a host of aunts, uncles, cousins...

Jun 12, 2019

Barbara Ann Arwood Neubauer, 80, wife of David John Neubauer, died Wednesday, June 12, 2019. Born in Banks County, she was the daughter of the late MJ House and Ida Shepard House.  She was a homemaker and enjoyed going to the VFW and Dancing.  In addition to her husband, survivors include four children: Jerry Nelms of Nicholson, Nancy Shedd...

Jun 11, 2019

James Jacob Crumley passed away June 11, 2019 after an extended illness.  James was born December 14, 1931 to James Franklin Crumley and Annie Sorrow Crumley.  He graduated from Colbert High School and joined the US Navy and loved it so that he made it his career and retired after 30 years of service. He served during the entirety...

Jun 11, 2019

Ingeborg Weller Greenwall of Ellijay, Ga passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rudolph and Elisabeth Weller; and her loving husband of 25 years, Einar Greenwall. She is survived by son and daughter-in-law, Kurt Greenwall and Maria Zas of Ellijay, GA; son and daughter-in-law, Bruce and Michelle Greenwall of Oconee County, GA;...

Jun 11, 2019

Mrs. Ann Carter Reeves, 89, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away peacefully on June 11, 2019. A lifelong resident of Winterville, she was a daughter of the late Eddie Mae Johnson Carter and Shelton Thomas Carter.   In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years Herschel Reeves, daughter Emily Ingram,...

Jun 11, 2019

Jack L. Hardman, Sr., 73 of Colbert, passed away June 11, 2019, who was a Vietnam Era Veteran. Mr. Hardman was the son of the late Royal Clayton and Edna Langston Hardman Benton. He was also preceded in death by his son, Jack Hardman, Jr; brother: Ronnie Hardman; sister: Frances O’Neal Hardman Branning.

Funeral services are Friday,...

Jun 10, 2019

Dennis James Craft, 61, husband of 35 years to Lisa Irwin Craft, died Monday, June, 10, 2019. Born in Athens, he was the son of the late Marvin Dennis Craft and Mary Agnes Self Craft.  He was also preceded in death by his brother Ronnie Craft and sister, Connie Fowler.  Dennis was a carpenter by trade and member of...

Jun 8, 2019

Clara Harman Helsel, 96, married 67 years to the late Austin E. “Gene” Helsel, died Saturday, June 8, 2019. A native of Harrisburg, PA, Clara lived many years in Prospect Park, PA prior to moving to the Athens area in 1989.  She was the daughter of the late Joseph H. Harman, Sr. and Annie Sanders Harman. Clara was a...

Jun 7, 2019

Mace Wayne Williams of Watkinsville, Georgia, passed away at home on Friday, June 7, 2019, at the age of 64. Born May 2, 1955 in Cordele, Georgia, he was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. David John Williams III and Carolyne Mace Williams. Survivors include his wife of fourteen years, Julie (James) Williams, his son, Matthew Mace Williams,...

Jun 6, 2019

Roger Franklin Murray, age 85 of Colbert, Ga passed away Thursday, June 6, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, L.E “Jimmy” and Daisy Murray. He is survived by his loving wife, Mary Linda Murray; daughter and son-in-law, Debra and Eddie Freeman; daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Lamar Palmer; daughter, Denise Uzzel; daughter, Delyn Bailey; 12 grandchildren;...

Jun 6, 2019

Mrs. Bennie Mae Sims went home to be with her Lord on June 6, 2019 at the age of 93. She was a remarkable woman who lived a full and happy life and who will be dearly missed by her friends.

Bennie Mae was born on May 30, 1926 to Garland and Mamie Free in the old...

Jun 5, 2019

Mrs. Miriam Delk, age 88, of Colbert, Georgia died peacefully on Wednesday, June 5, 2019. She is survived by her children, Wes Delk of Colbert, NeeCee Delk of Athens, and her faithful dog, Scooter. She was a long-time member of Colbert United Methodist Church. Mrs. Delk was born Miriam Riley Mosteller on June 8, 1930, in Milledgeville, Georgia. She...

Jun 5, 2019

Rosemary J. Gerard, 83, died Wednesday, June 5, 2019. Born in Bethel, Kansas, she went on to study at the University of Miami and the University of Georgia, where she met William T. Gerard, Sr., her husband of 61 years. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Mrs. Gerard was her family’s biggest fan whether they played...