Nov 17, 2019

Michael A. “Mike” Jones, 53, husband of Leslie Jones, died Sunday, November 17, 2019. Born in Athens, he was the son of Bobby N.  and Shirley McCannon Jones of Winterville.  In addition to his wife and parents he is survived by four children: Sam Jones, Noah Jones, John Mark Jones and Rebecca Jones.

Mike worked as a...

Nov 16, 2019

Truman Wayne Craig, Sr., 72, Colbert, passed away peacefully in the early morning of November 16, surrounded by family.  Wayne had battled cancer for four years and four months with dignity, courage and strength.

In addition to his parents, Richard F. and Velma Hall Craig, he was preceded in death by a sister, Miriam Craig Dove and...

Nov 13, 2019

Elizabeth Mae Nelms Compton, beloved mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great grandmother passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at the age of 99.

Born in Comer, she was a daughter of the late George Dewey Nelms and Jessie Lee Landers Nelms. Mrs. Compton was a former member of the Pilot Club and a longtime member of...

Nov 13, 2019

Daniel Brent Weatherly, beloved husband, father and brother, passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at the age of 49. Born in Decatur, he was a son of Charles Lochridge Weatherly and Nancy Daniel McCurdy. Brent was employed with the University of Georgia for over 18 years. He enjoyed writing, fly fishing, biking, music and was an avid Georgia football...

Nov 12, 2019

Baby Hazel Jean Schmidt was born into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, November 12, 2019. She is survived by her mother and father, Genevieve and Ethan Schmidt; sister, Emersyn Schmidt; grandparents, Stephen and Debbie Schmidt, Lee and Shannon Marrette, Scott and Debbie Dyess; Aunts, Liz Schmidt, Jennifer Dyess, Lacey Dyess, Mattie Dyess, Ashley Dichiara; uncles, Joel Schmidt, Andrew...

Nov 12, 2019

Ray Cortez, Sr., of Athens, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, November 12, 2019. Mr. Cortez was born on February 26, 1933 in San Benito, TX to Gaspar and Nieves Cortez. He was a loving father and grandfather and will be missed dearly.

He served in the US Army in 1954 and came to Athens, GA...

Nov 11, 2019

W. Howard Norris, 89, of Bishop died on November 11, 2019. He was the son of the late James and Ollie Belle Norris.  Upon graduation from Warren County High School, he attended the University of Georgia on a football scholarship, where he was a member of Sigma Nu fraternity and earned a BA degree.  Following college he joined the...

Nov 11, 2019

Michael Bruce Bishop, Sr. of Nicholson, died Monday, November 11, 2019. He was sixty-five years old. Born August 30, 1954 in Athens to Jack and Marie Bishop, he was the second of four children. Michael grew up in Apalachee, Georgia and was a graduate of Morgan County High School. After high school he attended the University of Georgia.

Nov 10, 2019

Max Aaron Hand of Comer, Ga passed away Sunday, November 10, 2019 at the age of 62. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Ella Faye Hand; brothers, Alex, Albert and Richard; and sisters, Bonnie and Kathy. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Jeff and Ashley Hand; grandchildren, Brandon and Chasity; and girlfriend, Sandra...

Nov 9, 2019

Bernice Gallimore Lowder, of Watkinsville, widow of Halbert M. Lowder, Sr., died November 9, 2019.

Born in Denton, NC, she was one of 9 children of the late Otha Lee and Alma Garner Gallimore.  A resident of this area since 1978, Bernice was employed with Wallace Butts and Smith-Boley-Brown Insurance Agencies prior to beginning her employment and...

Nov 9, 2019

Dr. Robert E. “Bob” Kelley Jr. passed away peacefully on the afternoon of November 8, 2019 at Northside Gwinnett Hospital, surrounded by family and listening to the King, Elvis Presley. He fought a long battle with myasthenia gravis and has now moved on to another dimension. He was born in Chattanooga, TN on May 23, 1943 to Martha Elizabeth...

Nov 8, 2019

Katharine Michelle Haag was born in Athens, GA on August 22, 1974. Adorable and funny, she delighted family and friends. At age 9, Michelle was diagnosed with type I diabetes, commencing a lifetime of intense health problems. She spent far too much of her childhood in hospitals and ambulances. Yet she shared her goofy playfulness and wide smile with...

Nov 8, 2019

Alford V. Thomas of Crawford, GA passed away Friday, November 8, 2019 at the age of 79. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Thomas; son, Alford Thomas Jr.; daughter and son-in-law, Miriam and Scott Pledger; sister and brother-in-law, Shirley and Jimmy Owensby; grandchildren, Kayla Thomas, Mason Thomas, Taylor Pledger and Madyson Pledger.

Alford was a member...

Nov 7, 2019

Carolyn Whitehead Wheeler, 88, of Watkinsville, passed away on November 7, 2019. She was born in Athens, GA, the youngest child of Fred and Floy Whitehead, Sr. She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles. L. Wheeler, Sr., her brothers and sisters, James Whitehead, Jr. (Jessie Mae); Eugenia Whitehead, Winston Whitehead (Marion), Hazel Ivey, (Marion); Harry Whitehead (Hester);...

Nov 3, 2019

An obituary is not available at this time for Sandra Louise (Burns) McCarty. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Nov 2, 2019

Betty Jean Anderson, 68, of Comer, passed away Saturday, November 2, 2019.

Born in Athens, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Jean Davis. She was of the Christian faith.

Survivors include her fiancé, Gene Shelton; daughter, Ginger Tucker of Savannah, GA; son, Wendell Anderson of Savannah, GA; step-daughters, Amanda Shelton and Wendy...

Oct 31, 2019

James Bruce Ballard, 75, of Spartanburg, SC, passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2019.

Known as Jim to family and friends, he was born on August 21, 1944 in Spartanburg, SC, and raised there as one of nine children. He attended Spartanburg Methodist College and Clemson University.  After marrying Sally Clancy in 1966, they moved to Atlanta,...

Oct 31, 2019

Mildred Lucille Rogers Kittle, 84, of Athens, passed away Thursday, October 31, 2019. More recently, Mildred was a resident of Thrive/St. Gabriel Assisted Living and was proud to have been their very first resident.

Born in Winterville, she was a daughter of the late Ezra Rogers and Zella Coile Rogers Stone. Mrs. Kittle was employed with General...

Oct 31, 2019

Kay Bishop Shepard, 82, of Watkinsville, Georgia went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday October 31, 2019. She was born on November 28, 1936 in Daytona Beach, Florida. She was a graduate of  Florida State University with a B.S. in Education. She received her Master’s in Guidance and Counseling from the University of Georgia. Kay was...

Oct 31, 2019

Mary Andrews Lord passed away during the early hours of October 31, 2019, after succumbing to the devastating effects of Alzheimer’s Disease. She was 75.

Mary was born in Harlem, Georgia on March 27, 1944 but grew up in Siloam, Georgia where she attended school and graduated from Greensboro High School in 1962. After high school, she...