Jun 29, 2019

Louise Carithers Maddox, 84 of Colbert, passed away on Saturday June 29, 2019. She was the daughter of the late Cleo & Kate Alline Carithers. She worked at Westclock General Times for 45 years before retiring. She was a lifelong member of Moons Grove Baptist Church and served in many roles there. She was the director of WMU for...

Jun 27, 2019

Powell Stephens (Steve) Erwin, age 67, died on Thursday, June 27, 2019 at St. Mary’s Hospice House.

A native of Athens, Mr. Erwin was born at St. Mary’s Hospital on July 9, 1951 to the late Howell Cobb Erwin Jr. and Corinne Stephens Erwin. Also proceeding him in death were his wife of 36 years, Debbie Strickland...

Jun 27, 2019

Jane Watson of Watkinsville stepped into God’s presence on June 27, 2019, at the age of 81 years.  She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Hoyt Watson, daughter Kathy Hayes (Greg), son Wes Watson (Kellay) and two grandsons, Jake Hayes (Rebecca) and Bryce Watson, step-grandchildren Whitney Dixon (Jake), Jacklen Collins (John) and Alex Rice.  Jane has a...

Jun 27, 2019

Emmie Lorene Bellew Reynolds, 100 years old, of Crawford GA, peacefully passed away on June 27, 2019. Lorene was born on June 13, 1919 in Elbert County, Ga. She was the daughter of the late John Carmichael Bellew and Nora Lee Barber Bellew.  Lorene was preceded in death by her husband Enoch James Reynolds, her brother Delma Curtis Bellew,...

Jun 26, 2019

Terry L. Wehunt, 66, retired Athens Technical College instructor, died Wednesday, June 26, 2019.

He attended the University of Georgia, received his bachelor’s degree from Oglethorpe University, a masters from Georgia State University and a doctorate from North Central University. He was a son of the late Dr. Ralph Wehunt and Bettie Reeves Wehunt of Winterville, GA....

Jun 26, 2019

Louis Arnold Howell, 85, husband of Jeanette Rathburn Howell, died Wednesday, June 26, 2019. Born in Iron City, GA, he was the son of the late John Aaron Howell and Ethel Alday Howell and was also preceded in death by his sister, Faye Howell Barber.  Louis was a graduate of the University of Georgia in 1959 with a Bachelor...

Jun 25, 2019

Lizzie Sue Bradshaw, 81 of Bogart, passed away June 25, 2019. She was the daughter of the late Walter & Lizzie Mae Puckett. Mrs. Bradshaw was also preceded in death by her husband, Henry Cecil Bradshaw.

Funeral services are Thursday June 27, 2019 1:00pm at Lord & Stephens,West chapel with Pastor Calvin Weaver officiating. The family will...

Jun 24, 2019

Michael Francis Burke, of Athens, passed away at the age of 50 on June 24, 2019. Michael was born on May 18, 1969 to Paula S. Burke and John D. Burke. Michael began his education at St. Joseph Catholic School and attended Clarke Central High School. He was an active member of Athens Creative Theater throughout his school years....

Jun 23, 2019

Grady Scott Sorrow, age 44 of Athens, GA passed away Sunday, June 23, 2019. He was preceded in death by his father, Grady Sorrow and brothers, David and Marty Sorrow. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Sierra and Tyler Akin; son, Jarrett Sorrow; daughter, Savannah Heintz; mother, Lillie Sorrow; brother, Tim Sorrow; sister, Shannon Bryant; best friend,...

Jun 23, 2019

Lois Marie Morrison, 88, of Colbert, went home to be with Jesus Sunday, June 23, 2019. Marie was born to the late Herbert Ashley Shelton and Bertha Harper Shelton. In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her husband, Hugh Kelly Morrison.

She is survived by her children, Kim W. Morrison, Dewey K....

Jun 22, 2019

Albert Donald Shackelford, 81, of Athens died on June 21, 2019. The son of the late James Steve Shackelford and Edna Lois Waters, he grew up in the Princeton community of Clarke County, attended Princeton Elementary School and University of Georgia High School (Class of 55) where he played on the basketball team. He was a member of Athens...

Jun 20, 2019

Mrs. Aron Mae Cooper, 86 of Winder, GA, passed away June 20, 2019. She was the daughter of the late Jimmie Lee, Sr & Hazel Mae Capehart Allen. Following the death of her mother at an early age, Mrs. Cooper was raised by grandparents, Aaron & Callie Capehart. She was born and raised in Marianna, Florida. She matriculated in...

Jun 20, 2019

Scott Alan Bradberry, 55, of Ila, passed away Thursday, June 20, 2019.

Born in Chicago, he was a son of the late Albert Bradberry and Barbara Edmondson Bradberry. Mr. Bradberry enjoyed hunting, fishing and goat farming. Most importantly, he was a loving husband, father and grandfather. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...

Jun 20, 2019

Ida Kate (Kay) Ruark, 101, died June 20, 2019.

She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Sally R. and Jerry Gouge; her son, Michael E. Ruark; her granddaughter, Marianne K. Gouge; her sister-in-law, Betty R. Kelly; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be Saturday, June 22, 2019 at Tuckston United Methodist Church, 4175...

Jun 19, 2019

Thomas Griffith Williams, Jr (T.G.), age 97, of Athens, Georgia died on June 19, 2019.

T.G. was born in Greene County, Georgia November 27, 1921, to the late Thomas Griffith “Griff” Williams, Sr. and Eleanor Hardeman Williams. He graduated from Greensboro High School in 1939.  A veteran of WWII, he served in the US Navy’s Pacific theater...

Jun 18, 2019

Kyla Rosie Kesterson of Hull, age 20, passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2019. She's the beautiful daughter of Ross and Catherine Kesterson, and sister of Benjamin Kesterson. She was preceded in death by her loving grandfather, Arlen M. Johnson, Sr. She leaves behind loving grandparents, Libby Johnson, M. Ross and Dottie Kesterson, a host of aunts, uncles, cousins...

Jun 12, 2019

Barbara Ann Arwood Neubauer, 80, wife of David John Neubauer, died Wednesday, June 12, 2019. Born in Banks County, she was the daughter of the late MJ House and Ida Shepard House.  She was a homemaker and enjoyed going to the VFW and Dancing.  In addition to her husband, survivors include four children: Jerry Nelms of Nicholson, Nancy Shedd...

Jun 11, 2019

James Jacob Crumley passed away June 11, 2019 after an extended illness.  James was born December 14, 1931 to James Franklin Crumley and Annie Sorrow Crumley.  He graduated from Colbert High School and joined the US Navy and loved it so that he made it his career and retired after 30 years of service. He served during the entirety...

Jun 11, 2019

Ingeborg Weller Greenwall of Ellijay, Ga passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rudolph and Elisabeth Weller; and her loving husband of 25 years, Einar Greenwall. She is survived by son and daughter-in-law, Kurt Greenwall and Maria Zas of Ellijay, GA; son and daughter-in-law, Bruce and Michelle Greenwall of Oconee County, GA;...

Jun 11, 2019

Mrs. Ann Carter Reeves, 89, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away peacefully on June 11, 2019. A lifelong resident of Winterville, she was a daughter of the late Eddie Mae Johnson Carter and Shelton Thomas Carter.   In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years Herschel Reeves, daughter Emily Ingram,...