OBITUARIES

Dec 20, 2018

Kenneth Charles Easom died peacefully at his home on December 20, 2018.  He was 74.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lucille and Louie Easom, and brother, Fredrick Louie Easom.

He is survived by his wife, Maxine Pinson Easom; two daughters and their spouses, Margaret (Meg) and Steven Hines of Athens, GA, and...

Dec 19, 2018

Halbert Murphy Lowder, Sr., 88, husband of 59 years to Bernice G. Lowder, died December 19, 2018.

Born in Albemarle, NC, he was a son of the late Issac Arnolphus and Carrie Mae Almond Lowder and preceded in death by his brother, Samuel Lowder.  Mr. Lowder made his home in Watkinsville, GA since 1978.  He was a...

Dec 17, 2018

Mrs. Waggoner was born in Colbert, Georgia on September 24, 1935, daughter of the late Robert Clifford and Clara Young Morris. She was a graduate of Colbert High School Class of 1953. Mrs. Waggoner served her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ by serving others. She taught the Beginner’s Sunday School class at the Colbert Congregational Holiness Church (Word of...

Dec 16, 2018

Benjamin (Ben) Chavez Hernandez was born to Maria Socorro Chavez and Gamaliel Hernandez Loera on June 6, 1973 at White Memorial Hospital in Los Angeles, CA. A graduate of Los Altos High School in Hacienda Heights, CA and Full Sail University in Orlando, FL, he married Gina R. Gonzales Hernandez on December 31,1994 in Los Angeles, CA with whom...

Dec 15, 2018

Pamela Joy Saye, 59, died Saturday, December 15, 2018. Born in Athens, GA, she was the daughter of Beverly McLeroy Saye of Athens, and the late David Daniel Saye.  Pam was the owner and operator of Adara Salon and was a bus driver for Oconee County.  In addition to her mother survivors include her daughters: Cassidy Brewer, Bonnie Wood...

Dec 14, 2018

Mary Catherine Roling Ayers, age 79, of Athens, Georgia died peacefully on December 14, 2018 after an extended illness. She was born to the late Annie Sue Fortson Roling and William Matthew Roling on November 30, 1939.

Catherine, a native Athenian, was a member of Athens High School’s Class of 1958. After high school she...

Dec 12, 2018

Mae Onie Lee, 86, wife of the late Harry O. Lee, died Wednesday, December 12, 2018. Born in Maysville, GA, she was the daughter of the late Arvil Glen Morris and Susie Belle McDonald Morris. She retired from Reliance Electric and was a member of Princeton United Methodist Church.  Survivors include her son: Bill Sailers of Athens; step-sons: Gary...

Dec 11, 2018

Theresa M. Mauragas, 94, of Bishop died Tuesday, December 11, 2018. Theresa was born in Straubing, Germany to the late Gotfried and Gertraud Klein. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Joseph Mauragas, and son Peter Mauragas. She is survived by her son Robert & Rebecca Mauragas, daughter-in-law Laurie Mauragas, brother Friedel Klein,...

Dec 11, 2018

Robert Hutchins ”Hutch” Freeman, beloved son of Bill and Lauren Freeman, died Tuesday, December 11, 2018 one month prior to his 2nd birthday.  Hutch was born in Valdosta, GA on January 4, 2017.  Survivors in addition to his father and mother include a brother: Will Freeman, V; paternal grandparents: Keri & Jay Freeman; maternal grandparents: Charlie and Leah Worsham...

Dec 9, 2018

William Edwin Loftis, M.D. died December 9, 2018.

Ed was born in Athens, GA to the late William Edwin Loftis, Sr. and Ruby Booth Loftis. He was preceded in death by his sister, Daphne McCannon.

Raised in Comer, GA, Ed graduated from Madison County High School in 1961. He received his B.S. in Chemistry from...

Dec 9, 2018

Sandra Pinson Willoughby, 74, died December 10, 2018.

A native of Madison, Georgia, she was a daughter of the late Effie Taylor and Robert Pinson and was also preceded in death by four sisters and three brothers. She lived in this area for most of her life and retired from the Clarke County School System.

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Dec 7, 2018

Mr. Ben Adams, 32, of Dacula, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, Dec. 7, 2018.

Ben was born in Limbe, Haiti and adopted by Scott and Faith Adams as an infant. Ben worked as Lead Infrastructure Architect in IT Services in Atlanta for several years. He was a gifted musician and photographer.  He loved helping others and was...

Dec 7, 2018

Shirley G. Kerr, 78, of Colbert, died December 7, 2018.

Born in Commerce, she was a daughter of the late John Henry and Bertie Wood Gravitt and widow of Alger Leon “Pop” Kerr.  She was a longtime employee and retired from Huddle House.

Survivors include her children, Becky Hulsey (Stuart Wade) of Gainesville, Tim Hulsey,...

Dec 6, 2018

Joseph M Campodonico Sr., 57 years old of Watkinsville, GA passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Thursday December 6th 2018. Joe was born in Memphis TN on June 19th 1961. He was raised in Pompano Beach Florida where he met his wife and was married in 1984 they then moved to Athens, GA. He was a...

Dec 5, 2018

Gina Fields, 48, wife of 31 years to Michael Fields, died Wednesday, December 5, 2018. Born in Greenville, SC, she was the daughter of David Mayfield of Winterville and Beverly Owens Mayfield of Greenville.  She was preceded in death by her brother, Michael SuttlesGina worked at Athens Heart and Vascular as a CMA.  Survivors also include three children: Brittany...

Dec 4, 2018

Randall Steven Pope, 74, died on December 4, 2018.

Born in Chicago, IL on March 30, 1944, he was the son of the late Evelyn Louise Fox and Donald Bartlett Pope of Battle Creek, Michigan.  Mr. Pope was a graduate and avid fan of the University of Michigan.  He was married to the late Sarah E. Pope...

Dec 4, 2018

Jo-Anne Dalton Lawhorn, age 80, of Bogart, GA passed away on Tuesday, December 4.

Born in Charleston, South Carolina on May 19, 1938, Mrs. Lawhorn was the daughter of the late Joseph Orrin Dalton and Catherine Gagen Dalton of Charleston, South Carolina. She was the widow of Donald Wade Lawhorn and a homemaker. Her greatest joy in...

Dec 4, 2018

Mary Lynn Phillips, 57, of Danielsville died Tuesday, December 4, 2018. Mary was born in Athens to the late Merritt and Eunice Freeman Segers. She was an accomplished massage therapist of over 20 years and was a loving mother and grandmother. She loved to spending time with her grandson. Mary is survived by her husband, Mark Phillips, children, Candice...

Dec 4, 2018

Mrs. Barbara Jean Coleman, 86, wife of the late Avery Lewis Coleman, died Tuesday, December 4, 2018 at her residence.

Born in Washington D.C., she was the daughter of the late John Waesche and Florida Jenyuv Homiller Waesche.  She was preceded in death by her son, Bruce Avery Coleman. A graduate of Anacostia High School in Washington,...

Dec 3, 2018

Charles Stephen Wedincamp, 47, of Bogart, died Monday, December 3, 2018.

Memorial services will be held Saturday, December 8, 2018 at 3:00 pm at Lord and Stephens, West. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 1:00 until 3:00 pm.

Lord and Stephens, West is in charge of arrangements.

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