OBITUARIES

May 17, 2019

Paul Anthony Blevins, 47, died Friday, May 17, 2019. Born in Commerce, GA, he was the son of Ted Blevins, Jr. and Claire Poole Blevins.  Paul was an avid outdoorsman that loved fishing and also enjoyed horses and bull riding.  In addition to his parents Paul is survived by his sister, Connie (John) DeLay of Athens; brothers: Doyle Blevins...

May 16, 2019

Alicia Nicole Hardy, 20, died Thursday, May 16, 2019 in Ashville, NC.  Born in Athens, GA, she was the daughter of  Shane Hardy and Tracey Boswell Hardy of Athens.  She is also survived by her sister: Ashley Jewel (Daniel) Watson of Athens; paternal grandmother Judy Hardy of Lincolnton; maternal grandparents: Jim and Judy Boswell of Athens; a number of...

May 16, 2019

James Cameron “Jim” Porter, 76, died Thursday, May 16, 2019.

Born in Maryland, he was the son of the late Charles Walter Porter and Beulah Jenette Porter and brother to the late Janice Olson.  Jim was a graduate of Purdue University and University of Baltimore where he received degrees in Entomology and Business.  He served in the...

May 16, 2019

Rev. Roy Felix Major, 87, husband of Theresa Dodson Major, died Thursday, May 16, 2019. Born in Piedmont, SC, he was the son of the late Waymon Perry Major and Etta Fleming Major. His daughter Lisa Major Elders preceded him in death in 2016.  Roy retired in 1997 after serving as a minister for 40 years with the North...

May 16, 2019

Fred Monroe Blake, 91, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 16, 2019, in Athens, GA. He was born in Franklin County, GA and grew up in Greer, SC. After serving in the U.S. Navy during WWII, he married Jessie Miller in 1946. He received degrees from Emory University in dentistry and orthodontics and practiced in Dekalb County, GA. He...

May 15, 2019

Joan H. Riddling, 90, died Wednesday, May 15, 2019.  Born in Athens, Joan was the daughter of the late R.E. (Doc) and Nell Kirk Hardeman.  She was also preceded in death by her husband James E. (Bill) Riddling and son, James Michael Riddling, Sr.  Survivors include her two daughters: Barbara R. Whitehead (Byron) and Diane R. Watson (Tim); seven...

May 15, 2019

An obituary is not available at this time for Vanilia Italia (Favot) Sales. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

May 14, 2019

Albert Lawrence Dawson, 82, of Athens, died Tuesday, May 14, 2019.

Graveside services will be held Friday, May 17, 2019 at 2:00 pm at Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery (Harve Mathis Road). The family will receive friends from 12:30 until 1:30 pm at the funeral home.

Lord and Stephens, East, Athens, GA is in charge of...

May 14, 2019

Philip David Sims passed away on Tuesday, May 14th, 2019 surrounded by his family.

Phil was born in Golden, Colorado on October 15, 1947. He resided in Oglethorpe County for over 35 years at his homestead of Sims Farm. He was the son of the late Darrell Sims and Caroline Manning Sims. He is preceded in death...

May 12, 2019

Thomas Harmon Kittle of Oconee County, GA walked with the lord Sunday, May 12, 2019 at the age of 85.

He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather that dedicated his life working for his family. He served his country bravely in the United States Air Force.

He was preceded in death by his...

May 11, 2019

On May 11, 2019, Jack Allison Wolfe, loving husband, father, grandfather, great- grandfather and nature enthusiast passed away at the age of 88.

Jack was born in Houston, PA on December 30, 1930.  He was the son of the late Wade Hampton Wolfe and Eva Marie Starkey Wolfe.  Jack was married to the late Bertha Alice Manner...

May 10, 2019

Betty H. Chandler, 92, of Athens, passed away Friday, May 10, 2019. Born in Athens, she was a daughter of the late Craig Barrow Harris and Janie Bradberry Harris. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Chandler was preceded in death by her husband, James Lee Chandler and three siblings, Morris Harris, Robert Harris and Louise Verner. Survivors...

May 9, 2019

Kenneth Ralph Disque, 57, of Athens, passed away Thursday, May 9, 2019.

Born in Savannah, he was a son of the late Kenneth Disque and Gloria Becton.

Survivors include his wife, Donna Disque of Athens; two children, Jade Disque of Dacula and Carter Disque of Athens; four brothers, Ron Disque of Dublin, Marc Disque of...

May 8, 2019

Ralph F. Kincaid, 98, died Wednesday, May 8, 2019. He was a WWII veteran serving 32 of his 40 months overseas in the Pacific Theater where he was awarded the World War II Victory Medal and Good Conduct Medal. Ralph also received the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Ribbon with three bronze stars and the Philippine Liberation Ribbon with three bronze stars....

May 8, 2019

Knox G. Coile, 85, husband of the late Betty Lindsey Coile, died Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at his residence. Born in Comer, GA he was the son of the late William Goss Coile and Estelle Daisy Hall Coile and brother to the late Retha Maxwell and Frances Coile.  Knox served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict.  He...

May 5, 2019

Lucia David, 96, of Comer died Sunday, May 5, 2019. A native of Comer, she was born to the late Sanford Lee Kelley and Louretha Graham Kelley. Lucia is also preceded in death by her husbands, John Aster Moon and Kenneth O. David, daughter, Susan English, brother, Guy Monroe Kelley, and nephew Kevin Kelley. She is survived by a...

May 4, 2019

Guy Dennis Berryman, 67, of Athens, passed away on May 4, 2019.

He was preceded in death by his father, Guy Berryman.

He is survived by his mother, Inez Berryman; son, Derrick Berryman; and sister, Doris (Allen) Sachs.

A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, May 8, at 2:00 p.m. at Athens...

May 4, 2019

Raymundo Margarito Miguel Tatgenhorst, 25, of Danielsville, died Saturday, May 4, 2019.

Born in Athens on September 10, 1993, he was a son of Raymundo Alarcon and Brenda and Scott Vickers. He enjoyed building and customizing firearms. Ray also enjoyed art, specifically tattoos and he was always willing to help others. Most importantly, he loved spending time...

May 3, 2019

Aileen has joined her husband George, their family, and their friends, to whom she was known as Sister Margaret, as they raise a glass and sing the old songs she loved around a celestial piano.

Born and raised in a bustling Irish family, the Loftuses, with five brothers and a sister in Brooklyn, New York (which she...

May 3, 2019

Kim Erwin Hammond, 62, of Danielsville, passed away Friday, May 3, 2019.

Born in Athens, he was a son of the late Jack Hammond and Elizabeth James Hammond. Mr. Hammond enjoyed classic cars and he was an avid NASCAR fan.

Survivors include his sons, Dustin Hammond and Taylor Hammond and his wife, Kristin; one brother,...