OBITUARIES

Mar 4, 2019

Betty Ann Swann Price, 83, of Dothan, AL, and formerly of Union Point, passed away March 4, 2019.

She was the daughter of the late Henry Thelma Swann, Sr. and Georgette Cofer Swann. She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Dorothy Markert and Patty McReynolds, and a brother, Henry Thelma Swann, Jr. Mrs. Price was...

Mar 4, 2019

Farring Kenimer Mitchem, 82, of Watkinsville, passed away March 4, 2019.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Edna Burger Peck.

He is survived by his sister, June Cunningham of Bishop, and his brother, Gene (Gwen) Peck of Watkinsville. He is also survived by his nieces and nephews, Megan Cunningham, Jordan Peck, Corie Dimitroff,...

Mar 4, 2019

Brenda Charlene Burch, age 70, of Athens, GA, passed away at home Monday, March 4, 2019, surrounded by family.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Howard Ellsworth Bedell and Mary Worthington Harley. She was a homemaker and a member of St. James United Methodist Church.

Survivors include her husband of 47 years, Wellington...

Mar 3, 2019

George R. Sanger, beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2019 at his home of 33 years in Athens, GA surrounded by the love and support of his family at the amazing age of 99.

George was born and raised in Oak Hill, WV to Lace and Murl Sanger.  He was...

Mar 3, 2019

Gwen Burdette Wines, 88, of Athens, formerly of Charleston, West Virginia, passed away Sunday, March 3rd at St. Mary’s Hospice House after a lengthy illness.

She was born October 24, 1930, in Sissonville, WV, a daughter of the late Cleo and Eliza Jones Burdette. Gwen spent her entire business career as a loyal and dedicated employee of...

Mar 2, 2019

Gail Rowell Davis went to be with her Heavenly Father on March 2, 2019. She passed away at Avery Place in Winterville, Georgia, surrounded by members of her loving family. A memorial service was held at Lord and Stephens East, 4355 Lexington Road, Athens, Georgia on Sunday, March 3, 2019, with Reverend Brett Mask officiating.  Burial will be at...

Mar 1, 2019

Ann Margaret Blaesing, passed away in Athens, Georgia on Friday, March 1, 2019 at age 91.

She was born on July 10, 1927 in Chicago, Illinois, was married to Ken Blaesing in 1949, and moved to Georgia in 1976. Ann is survived by five of her children, Kenneth Jr., Karen, Carol, Marilyn, Michael, her 9 grandchildren, 3...

Mar 1, 2019

Melba Joyce Garrett, 86, died Friday, March 1, 2019. Born in Oconee County, she was the daughter of the late O'Dennis Pioneer Cooper and Rudethal Harris Cooper.  Mrs. Garrett was a graduate of Bogart High School and Attended Gainesville College.  She married L.G. Garrett, Jr. at the age of 15 and was a member of Bethabara Baptist Church and...

Feb 28, 2019

Brandon Cody Young of Winder, GA passed away Thursday, February 28, 2019. He was preceded in death by his sister, Candace Welch and grandfather, W.C. Bently. He is survived by his mother and father, Tanya and Lewis McDaniel; father, Brandon Shane Young; sisters, Tanna Young, Elaina McDaniel, Amber McDaniel, Holly McDaniel and Hope Fountain; Grandparents, Wayne and Carolyn Wills;...

Feb 27, 2019

An obituary is not available at this time for Mary Fay (Day) Bailey. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Feb 25, 2019

Michael Anthony Rock (73) died unexpectedly at home in Colbert, GA, Monday February 25, 2019. His parents Edward Anthony Rock and Mary Ann Whitehead Rock preceded him in death.

A Celebration of Life for Mike will be held on Saturday, March 2, 2019 at Lord and Stephens Funeral Homes, 963 Hwy 98 East Danielsville, Ga. with visitation...

Feb 24, 2019

Fern Elizabeth Coutant, 87, of Madison County GA died February 24, 2019 surrounded by her family. She was born in Sault Saint Marie MI to Olive and Charles Woodard. She graduated from the University of Michigan in 1957. She was employed as a teacher and as an X-ray technician. She married Gerald Coutant in 1959 and they embarked on...

Feb 24, 2019

Mrs. Marian “Doan” Fortson, age 83, beloved wife of Mr. Jack Darrell Fortson of 64 years, entered into rest on February 24, 2019.

Marian Virginia Rogers Fortson, the daughter of Ira Rogers and Jewell Dean Rogers, was born in Arnoldsville, Georgia in 1935. She graduated from Oglethorpe County High School in 1953. Many people knew her from...

Feb 23, 2019

James "Craig" Edelen, (67), passed away on February 23, 2019  from cancer of the parotid gland after many years of declining health from frontotemporal dementia.  His wife was at his side. Craig was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on May 4, 1951 to the late George and Linda (Landry) Edelen. Craig was a loving son, brother, uncle, husband, father...

Feb 23, 2019

Dr. Alfred H. Greenberg D.D.S., husband of Halina K. Greenberg, passed away Saturday, February 23, 2019. Born in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late Moses and Pauline Greenberg. Following high school graduation in Washington, Dr. Greenberg served in the US Air Force. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Georgia and attended dental school...

Feb 23, 2019

Melvin Miller, 81, of Hull, passed away on Saturday, February 23, 2019.

Melvin served his country in the U.S. Air Force and worked as Lead Operator at Evergreen Packaging before his retirement.

He was preceded in death by his parents, four sisters, and six brothers.

Melvin is survived by his wife, Ldine Ramsey...

Feb 22, 2019

Norman F. Olson, age 84, passed into God's hands on February 22, 2019, after a long hard fight with cancer.  Norm was born in Chicago, IL on January 29, 1935, to the late Ena and Harold Olson.

Norm moved south on a football scholarship to Florida State University where he played football for four years and earned...

Feb 22, 2019

Thomas “Junior” Scogin Jr., 71, of Nicholson, died Friday, February 22, 2019. He was born in Middleton, GA to the late Thomas A. Scogin and Mealey Wells Scogin.

Junior is survived by his children, Thomas Eugene Scogin, Tim Scogin, James Horace Scogin, and Andy Scogin, sister, Faye Hendricks, along with numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, and...

Feb 22, 2019

A memorial service will be held at 1 pm, Saturday, March 2, at the chapel of Stokes-Southerland Funeral Home, 206 5th Ave, Eastman, GA 31023

Feb 21, 2019

Athens, GA - Jerelyn “Jerry” Johnson Caskin passed on peacefully from our world in Athens on February 21, 2019, after an extended illness.  She was born to the late Loyd and Lutie Johnson on March 24, 1937, in Macon, GA.  She was preceded in death by her son Joseph Courtney, who died in 1990.

Jerry graduated from...