OBITUARIES

Apr 21, 2024

David Michael Chafin 61 of Athens, passes away April 21, 2024. He was the son of the late, Marion A & LaNelle Chafin. David loved his Stuffed Bear named “PAPA”, he never was apart from PAPA until he passed and will reunited with him soon. The family wants to extend a special Thank You and much appreciation to The Day...

Apr 20, 2024

Jerry Douglas Thomas, 75, husband of Judy Thomas, died on Saturday, April 20, 2024.  A lifelong resident of Oconee County, he was the son of the late James Douglas Thomas and M. Nell Brewer Thomas. Jerry served in the US Navy and was a member of Antioch Christian Church. As a truck driver for 54 years he had worked for...

Apr 19, 2024

Samuel Edward Shelton, 65, of Danielsville, Georgia, went home to be with Jesus on the morning ofFriday, April 19 th , 2024, with his wife by his side.Sam was born on May 18th to the late Etta Blackburn and Cecil Edward Shelton in Litchfield, Kentucky.He graduated from Campbell County High school in 1977. To provide for him and his family,...

Apr 19, 2024

David Young Holbert, 80, of Watkinsville, GA, husband of 32 years to Marcia Rose Holbert, died on Friday, April 19, 2024. 

Born in Madison, GA on August 12, 1943, he was the son of the late Isaac Woodrow Holbert and Mary Alice Young Holbert and brother to the late Nellie Ruth Screws (Leroy), Mazelle Phelps (Morris), Patricia Brown (Nolan) and William...

Apr 18, 2024

William Carol Couch of Winterville, Georgia passed away on April 18, 2024 at the age of 77. He was the son of the late William Clarence Couch, Jr. and Lucille Cason Couch of Crawford and was born on Christmas Eve, 1946. He is survived by his wife, Gloria Bozard Couch with whom he had been married to for 33 years, and...

Apr 18, 2024

Lewis Paul Prince, 58, of Hull, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 18, 2024.Born in Augusta, he was the son of the late John Prince and Annette Bailey Prince. Paul enjoyed coon hunting, cutting grass and any activity that would allow him to be outdoors. He had a great sense of humor and loved to joke around with his friends...

Apr 17, 2024

Karen I. Knuckles, 81, of Crawford passed away on April 17, 2024. Born on December 26, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Irwin H. Seith and Kathryn E. Bass Seith.

Karen was a long-time member of Beech Haven Baptist Church and embraced her love for music by singing in the choir every Sunday. She loved books and was an...

Apr 17, 2024

Hoyt Thomas Shelnutt, 85, died April 17, 2024.  

A native and lifelong resident of this area, he was a son of the late Thomas Henry and Willie Lois Murray Shelnutt. He was a heavy equipment operator most of his life. 

A Memorial Service will be Sunday, April 21, 2024 at 3:00PM at Auburn First Baptist Church, 1385 6th Ave, Auburn, GA...

Apr 17, 2024

Frida H. Agosin, beloved mother and grandmother, and great-grandmother, may you rest in peace and harmony. She was a woman of great dreams and desires and stood at the helm of a wonderful family. She held deeply rooted principles in one hand and the chaos of life on the other, and endeavored to blend these for the well-being of her...

Apr 16, 2024

It is with deep sadness and heartbreak that we announce the passing of Thurston “Rusty” Gerald Estes II, who left us on April 16, 2024, at the age of 47 years. 

 

Born on November 21, 1976, in Athens, Ga, Rusty led a life filled with love, laughter, and unforgettable memories. He touched the lives of many with his kindness, generosity, and...

Apr 16, 2024

Michael C. Almond passed away at his home on the afternoon of Tuesday, April 16, 2024. He was 75 years old. He leaves behind his wife of 54 years, Barbara Almond; his daughter, Michelle Doster; and his granddaughter, Allison Doster. He also leaves behind three brothers, Carey Almond (Yvonne), Steve Almond (Lisa) and Kevin Almond (Leslie). 

After returning from Vietnam, he...

Apr 16, 2024

Apr 15, 2024

H. Warren Burwell, III: A Life Well Loved

After years of a courageous fight against leukemia (AML), Warren Burwell passed away peacefully on April 15, 2024.  He spent more than 52 years married to the love of his life, Dorothy Byrd Burwell, originally of Gabbettville, GA.  He lived a life of wonder and joy and managed to keep a smile on...

Apr 15, 2024

It is my great honor to tell the story of the life and death of my husband. The angels came for Barry in the very early hours of April 15, after his courageous eight-month battle with liver cancer. He endured this illness with grace and dignity and always graciously thanked every doctor, nurse, and aide who attended him. I told...

Apr 14, 2024

On April 14, 2024, Memory Brown died peacefully at her home surrounded by family.   Memory was a dedicated wife, devoted mother, proud grandmother and she will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

Memory Lister Brown was born in Macon, GA to Sarah Agnes (Bennett) Lister and John Eugene Lister in 1943.  She grew up in The Cross...

Apr 14, 2024

Katherine Jo Neal Pearson, 89, wife of the late Ray Len Pearson, died on Sunday, April 14, 2024. Born in Royston, GA, she was the daughter of the late John L. Corn and Arrie Dove Corn. Mrs. Pearson retired from Georgia Sportswear after 30 years and was a member of Hull Baptist Church. Survivors include her daughter, Cathy Gabriel; sister:...

Apr 14, 2024

Jean Adele Thomas, 90, of Nicholson, passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2024.Born in Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Richard Summers and Edith Emboden Summers. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Eckley Thomas and her son and daughter-in-law, Joseph and Sue Thomas.Survivors include her children, Val Dean, Christine Collins,...

Apr 13, 2024

Robert George Strickland Jr., 78, died peacefully on April 13, surrounded by his family and friends.  As a devoted husband, father and grandfather, George loved the Lord, his family, his farm and his community.

He was born Sept. 26, 1945, in Athens, but grew up in Danielsville where he graduated from Madison County High School in 1963. While at the University...

Apr 13, 2024

Anna Lou Bradley, 77, of Winder, passed away on April 13, 2024. Born on August 7, 1946 in Hendersonville, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late James “Bub” Bradley and Rhoda Janie Dickson Bradley.

Anna spent most of her formative years in the rural countryside just outside of Bogart. Like most teenagers of the early 1960’s Athens, she would...

Apr 11, 2024

Daisy Elizabeth “Libby” Morgan Legler

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Daisy Elizabeth Morgan Legler (Athens, GA) announce that she passed away on April 11, 2024, in Pensacola, Florida, after a brief illness.

She was known to all as “Libby” and was born on August 6, 1942, to parents Walter Howard Morgan and Myrtle Lewey Tucker....