OBITUARIES

May 3, 2019

Dr. Rosemarie C. Russo, age 76, passed away unexpectedly on Friday May 3, 2019 at her home in Bogart, Georgia.  Born in Eveleth, Minnesota on December 7, 1942, she was the beloved daughter of the late John and Mary (Bozich) Russo.  She spent her early life in Keewatin, Minnesota where she graduated Valedictorian of her senior class and is...

May 3, 2019

Edna K. Meeler, 82, wife of Leon Jerry Meeler, died Friday, May 3, 2019. Born in Watkinsville, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Irene Ashe Osborne.  Edna retired from Fitzmar and was a member of Trinity Baptist Church.  Survivors in addition to her husband include four children: Randy and Glenda Meeler, Jeff and Carolyn...

May 3, 2019

Catherine "Kitty" Virginia Lane, age 91, died peacefully on Friday, May 3, 2019 in hospice at Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center. She spent her last day surrounded by family, music, and recordings of her singing. Kitty had a beautiful voice and sang many solo parts in church choirs. As a teenager she sang, “Don’t Fence Me In” live on...

May 3, 2019

Dobbins, Ella Mae, 88, passed with peace and grace on May 3, 2019. Ella Mae was born on May 20, 1930 to Fred and Sarah Elizabeth (Sallie Bet) Brandon in Yadkinville N.C.  She attended Courtney High School and East Carolina Teachers College.

Ella Mae married Charles N. Dobbins Jr.  in 1951. She earned her B.S degree in...

May 2, 2019

William Lazar Norris, 72, husband of 31 years to Zeba D. Najak, died May 2, 2019. Born in Charlotte, North Carolina, he was the son of the late  Dr Charles Norris and Ernestine Stout Norris and was also preceded in death by one brother.  Mr. Norris was the owner of Truck Transport Equipment in Atlanta.  He was a boating...

May 1, 2019

Dr. James A. Robertson, 87, of Athens, GA, died May 1, 2019.  He was preceded in death by his wife Shirley D. Robertson of 61 years.

He is survived by his daughter, Janet Nix, (Doug), granddaughter Leah Nix, of Athens, and son, Reverend Paul Robertson (Jennifer), of Grovetown, GA; and grandsons, Sam, Luke, and Caleb Robertson.

Apr 30, 2019

Ruth Sentell Wilson “Ruthie” walked into the peace, mercy and relief of her heavenly home to be with her Lord April 30, 2019 after fighting an extended battle with breast cancer. It is hard to describe Ruthie without first emphasizing her faith. Those she leaves behind will remember her as a Christlike woman, daughter, mother, grandmother (proudly known as...

Apr 29, 2019

Gerald R. Cummings, 70, of Bogart, died April 29, 2019.

Born in Malta, MT, he was the son of the late Donald Glenn and Isabelle Snow Cummings.

Mr. Cummings graduated in the first class ever to earn a BS degree in Radiography in the United States (UNLV).  He received his MBA from Florida State University....

Apr 28, 2019

Originally from Boone, Iowa, Warren was one of 10 children born to George and Thelma (Morgan) Morris on March 20, 1932. He is survived by devoted wife and friend of over 30 years, Debra (Granner), and brothers-in-law, Charles (Sherry), John Courtney (Alice) and Jeffrey and his two children, Cory and Kasie; and Warren’s children, Benjy, Joel (Lisa) and Diana...

Apr 28, 2019

Carol H. Blake, 54, of Carlton, died unexpectedly Sunday, April 28, 2019 at Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center.

Born in Augusta, she was a daughter of Frank Hadwin Sr. and the late Helen Lewis Hadwin. Carol was employed for many years at Oconee Trim Shop in Athens and loved her job. She had a passion for life...

Apr 27, 2019

Charles Reginal Gaines, 92, beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather, died Saturday, April 27, 2019.

Born in Marietta, he was the son of the late Charles Edward Gaines and Anna Chochran Gaines. Mr. Gaines was a Veteran of the United States Navy having served from 1943-1963. Following his service in the Navy, he worked at the Naval Supply...

Apr 26, 2019

Binus Holland Baughcum, 88, beloved husband, father and grandfather, died Friday, April 26, 2019.

Born in Athens, he was the son of the late Joe C. Baughcum and Levi Irene Garrison Baughcum. Mr. Baughcum was a resident of Ila for over 45 years. He enjoyed gardening and was a talented musician and guitarist. Mr. Baughcum was a...

Apr 25, 2019

Etta Fite, 98, died April 25, 2019.

A native of Moultrie, GA, she was a daughter of the late Cynthia Monk and William Edwin McLendon. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Berry W. Fite and son, B. Wilson Fite.

After many years in Moultrie, GA, Mrs. Fite resided in Marietta from 1973...

Apr 24, 2019

Patricia Diane Nix, 76, of Watkinsville, passed away on April 24, 2019.

Born August 4, 1942, Diane was the daughter of the late William Marbut Blackmon and Molligene Wright Blackmon.

Diane is survived by her two sons, Jay (Tammy) Nix and Scott (Sissy) Nix; brother, Bill Blackmon; four grandchildren: Austin Nix, Mollie (Luke) Harvey, Cody...

Apr 24, 2019

William “Bill” J. Spruill, 68, died April 24, 2019.

Born December 7, 1950, Bill was a son of the late W. C. and Mavis Spruill. He was a retired professor from the University of Georgia College of Pharmacy where he taught clinical pharmacy for over 35 years.  He also served as the faculty advisor for the Rho...

Apr 22, 2019

William Earl White, “Willie” to his childhood friends, 51, passed peacefully and unexpectedly in the early morning of April 22 next to his wife Cathy.

Loving husband, father, son and friend, he was most often seen on the sidelines of many a sporting event cheering on his children and his GA Bulldogs. He was a lifetime resident...

Apr 22, 2019

Jimmie Evelyn Meadows, loving mother and grandmother, passed away Monday, April 22, 2019 just three days shy of her 71st birthday.

Born in Athens, she was a daughter of the late William Vernon Bowen Sr. and Fannie Mae Massey Bowen. She was a longtime member of Tallassee Church of God. Mrs. Meadows loved children and most importantly,...

Apr 22, 2019

Donetta Gerhart Norris, 77, died April 22, 2019.

A native of Lenoir City, TN, she was a daughter of the late Don and Ruth Gerhart. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Donald “Don” Hunter Norris; daughter, Melissa Anne Norris; and sister, Sarah Gerhart.

Funeral services will be Thursday, April 25, 2019 at...

Apr 21, 2019

William Leo Rochford Quigley was found dead on Sunday, April 21st after a three day search. He was preceded in death by his parents Thomas and Mary Louise Quigley, and his wife Kimberly Long. He is survived by his sisters Marita Quigley Nazarian (Sarkis), Julia Quigley Stanley (Anthony), Cathleen Thomas Quigley and his nieces and nephews.  He was 53...

Apr 21, 2019

Michael Ellis Ware, 59, of Carlton, died Sunday, April 21, 2019.

Born in Athens, he was a son of the Willie Mae Linton Ware and the late Oscar Lee Ware. Mr. Ware was a member of Carlton Baptist Church.

Survivors in addition to his mother include his wife, Rosemary Ware; two brothers, Robb Ware and...