OBITUARIES

Mar 23, 2019

Theodora "Dede" L. Reeck, 90, of Watkinsville, passed away at her home on March 23, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. Dede was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Reeck, and her parents, Edwin Nielsen and Ellen Doyle Nielsen, and her loving aunt, Jessie Doyle. Dede is survived by her children:  James Reeck and his wife, Jackie; Nancy...

Mar 19, 2019

Betty Louise Rogers, 91 of Athens, passed away March 19, 2019. She was the daughter of the late, James A. “Buck” & Alice J. Bradberry; she was also preceded in death by husband, Ira Jake Rogers; son, Mel Rogers and brother, Billy Bradberry.

Funeral services are Tuesday March 26, 2019 11:00am at Lord & Stephens, East Chapel....

Mar 19, 2019

George Eugene Hopkins, 83, of Athens, passed away on March 19, 2019.

George owned and operated the Hopkins Skating Rink for thirty-five years.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard Willie and Mabelle Sorrow Hopkins, and his sister, Barbara Warren.

George is survived by his wife, Jean Alewine Hopkins, and two...

Mar 18, 2019

Danny Lynn Pace, 69, of Madison passed away on March 18, 2019 at the St. Mary’s Hospice House. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend. He was born on July 3, 1949 in South Boston, Virginia. Danny graduated from Oconee County High School in 1967. He attended the University of Georgia and Brenau University.

Mar 17, 2019

Mary Lou Mingledorff, 87, passed away on March 17, 2019.  Mary Lou was a graduate of Mount de Chantal Academy in Wheeling, WV and a graduate in Music Education from St. Mary College in Leavenworth, KS.  Mary Lou moved to Athens, GA in Sept. 1953 and was a teacher at Effingham Academy in Springfield, GA for a year before...

Mar 17, 2019

Mattie Marie Hanley of Crawford, GA passed away Sunday, March 17, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Mattie Graham. She is survived by her daughter, Angela Brown of Carnesville, GA; sister, Louise McCoy of Crawford, GA; sister, Nancy Cerrato of Jefferson, GA; grandsons, Lamar Dicara, Justin Wehunt, Jacob Wehunt; granddaughter, Amber Wehunt; and 8...

Mar 17, 2019

An obituary is not available at this time for Emma Elizabeth Fritzel. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Mar 16, 2019

On March 16, 2019, James “Jimmy” Carto, passed away at the age of 73.

He was born on April 6, 1945. A Connecticut native; he lived in Wethersfield and Haddam. He was a son of the late James Kirkland Carto and Rose Slusarz Carto.

Jimmy is currently survived by his wife, Dorothy Lange Carto of...

Mar 16, 2019

Joseph Floyd Brewer (Joe), passed away at his home on Saturday, March 16, 2019. Joe was born in Birmingham, Alabama on December 7, 1953 to Pat Bryan Brewer and Joseph Floyd Brewer Jr. His family moved to Athens in Joe’s early teens and he attended Athens High and then Clarke Central. After graduation Joe attended the University of Georgia...

Mar 13, 2019

James “Mickey” Alvin Chambers, 77 of Comer, passed away March 13, 2019. He was the son of the late, Ralph & Ardell Chambers. Mr. Chambers was also preceded in death by siblings, Daisy Chambers Bailey and L.C. Chambers. He was a member of Macedonia Holiness Church where he was a deacon and Sunday School Superintendent; also, was retired from...

Mar 12, 2019

Marshall Shellnut, 74, of Lexington, GA, died Tuesday, March 12, 2019. Marshall was the son of the late Henry and Lilly Shellnut. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by sisters, Hazel Mann and Ann Shellnut. He is survived by his children, Jeff Shellnut, Rodney Shellnut, Marion Gunter, and Leon Gunter, brothers, Tim and Roger Shellnut,...

Mar 11, 2019

It is with great sadness that the family of Norma June Maikranz Fowler announces her passing on March 11, 2019.

A native of Waukegan, IL, Norma was born March 27, 1926 to Frederick William Maikranz and Edna Pearl Patterson Maikranz.

Norma was a graduate of Waukegan Township High School. Upon graduation, she worked in both...

Mar 11, 2019

Charlotte Lord Dawson, 92, a lifelong resident of Oconee County joined her Heavenly Father on March 11, 2019. Charlotte was preceded in death by her parents, Otha and Julia Lord, her husband of 68 years, Ruhl Dawson, her infant daughter Robin Jan Dawson and her brother Neal Lord.  She was a member of Union Christian Church and retired as...

Mar 11, 2019

William Donald Bond, 84, passed away Monday, March 11, 2019.

He was born November 3, 1934, the son of the late Charlie and Lula Bray Bond. He was preceded in death by his four brothers, Wilburn Bond, Carlton Bond, C.L. Bond and Edward Bond; six sisters, Ammie Cromer, Edith Duncan, Mildred Gravely, Mary Tanner, Mayo Edwards and...

Mar 9, 2019

An obituary is not available at this time for Shelby Jean Fowler. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Mar 8, 2019

Juanita Elizabeth George Brightwell, 90, of Royston passed away peacefully to be with the Lord on March 8, 2019 at St Mary's Hospice in Athens, Ga.  She was born July 27, 1928 in Penfield, Ga to the late Emily Arthur George and Raleigh Minor George.  Juanita grew up in Maxeys, Ga and attended LaGrange College.  She was involved in...

Mar 8, 2019

Rosie Lee Brooks, 82, of Arnoldsville, passed away March 8, 2019.

A lifelong resident of Oglethorpe County, Rosie was a member of Living Water Baptist Church in Arnoldsville. She will be remembered as a loving wife and mother.

Rosie was preceded in death by her mother, Effie Mae Maxwell, and four siblings.

She...

Mar 8, 2019

Donald Sinclair Truluck, 79 of Watkinsville, passed away March 8, 2019. He was the son of the late, Fred Truluck and Annell Truluck Owensby and brother to the late Lynda Stewart. Mr. Truluck was a member of Union Christian Church (DOC). He was a veteran of the United States Air Force. Mr. Truluck was a founding member and past...

Mar 6, 2019

Athens, GA - Marie Elizabeth Fox, 90, wife of the late Lt. Col. Edward J. Fox died March 6, 2019. Born in Bayamon, Puerto Rico, Mrs. Fox was the daughter of the late Edgar Alan Murray and Maria Luisa Murray. She graduated from Columbia College in Columbia, SC in 1950 and returned to Puerto Rico after graduation. She met...

Mar 6, 2019

Maxwell Eugene Taylor, 64, died March 6, 2019.

A native of Tifton, GA, he was a son of the late Alice Bryan Taylor and Elza Boynton “Bill” Taylor and was preceded in death by a brother, Elza Boyton “Little Bill” Taylor, Jr.

Max was a retired salesman, having worked with various local industrial businesses. He...