OBITUARIES

Oct 25, 2018

Harold "Hal" F. Adams, 84, died October 25, 2018. Born March 26, 1934 in Gainesville, GA, Mr. Adams was a son of the late Frank Bright Adams and Fannie Poore Adams. He was the widower of Matilda "Tillie" Adams and was also preceded in death by his sisters, Francis, Doris, Edith, Annell and Norma. Mr. Adams grew up in...

Oct 24, 2018

George Louis Sniff, 87, of Athens, died Wednesday, October 24, 2018. George was born in New Orleans, Louisiana to the late Charles and Bernice Sniff. In high school, he won the Louisiana half-mile and mile state track championship at Francis T. Nichols High School. He was an Eagle Scout with the Boy Scouts of America and went on to...

Oct 24, 2018

James Andrew Marshall, 80, husband of Linda Nix Marshall, died Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at his residence. Born in Oconee County, he was the son of the late Will Henry Marshall and Sue B. Elder Marshall. James was a graduate of Oconee County High School and received a BBA in Real Estate and a BS in Agricultural Economics from...

Oct 24, 2018

Mrs. Patsy Denise McCoy was born on November 13, 1957 to Willis Roger and Sadie May (Martin) McCoy. She married the love of her life, Douglas Duncan, on June 6, 1975.  She met her Lord and Savior on June 20, 1975 and ran into his arms on October 24, 2018.

She was a loving mother to her...

Oct 22, 2018

Mozelle Jane Cowart, 88, of Athens, passed away Monday, October 22, 2018. Born in Oconee County, she was a daughter of the late DeLoney and Clara Ree Gillen. Mrs. Cowart was a prayer warrior and a member of Faith Pentecostal Church. She enjoyed sitting on her front porch and most importantly, spending time with her family. She was a...

Oct 21, 2018

Johnson Lewis Dove, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away shortly after his 90th birthday on Sunday, October 21, 2018.

A lifelong resident of Madison County, he was a son of the late Berry Dove and Alice Smith Dove. Mr. Dove served as a Danielsville City Councilman for many years and was one of the original...

Oct 21, 2018

Irene Archer Hill, 89, joined her beloved husband, Clifford W. Hill, in heaven on October 21, 2018. Irene was born on May 22, 1929 in Jackson County, Georgia. Irene retired from the J.C. Penney Company in 1991, but continued to work on a part time basis for a number of years. She was a member of Attica Baptist Church....

Oct 20, 2018

Paulette Brown Marable, 59, wife of 37 years to Dean Marable, died on Saturday, October 20, 2018. Born in Athens, she was the daughter of the late Charles Edward Brown and Janie Lee Gearing Brown.  She retired from Piedmont Athens Regional as a coder in medial records.  Survivors in addition to her husband include two children: Keith Marable of...

Oct 18, 2018

William Malcolm Xavier Bridges, infant son of William James Bridges and Autumn West Bridges, died Thursday, October 18, 2018.

Survivors in addition to his parents include his grandparents, Malcolm West and Kay Padgett, Betty West and Tim Christian and Billy and Joannie Bridges; two siblings, Bellamy and Avery Bridges and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

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Oct 18, 2018

Samuel Clifford Swindel, 90, peacefully left his earthly home surrounded by his loving family Thursday, October 18th, to join his beloved late wife, Margaret Kathryn Pearson Swindel, in their heavenly home.

Mr. Swindel, born in Ila, GA, May 16, 1928, was the son of the late Clifford Soloman Swindel and Bonnie Fitzpatrick Swindel of Athens, Georgia.

Oct 17, 2018

Lucy Brooke Anglin, 17, of Danielsville, passed away Wednesday, October 17, 2018.

Born in Athens, she was the daughter of Robbie Lee Anglin and Connie Lord Anglin. Lucy enjoyed singing and dancing. She touched the lives of many and will be remembered for her contagious smile. Lucy is preceded in death by her paternal grandmother, Lucy B....

Oct 16, 2018

James L. "Richard" Nix, 87, husband of Betty Drew Nix, died Tuesday, October 16, 2018. Born in Alpharetta, GA, he was the son of the late John L. Nix and Adena Cochran Nix. Following his graduation from Milton High School, Richard joined the US Navy, where he was the Chief Electrician for the Blue Angels. After serving in the...

Oct 16, 2018

James Cristo Sharoff passed in peace on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at the age of 84. James, known to his friends as “Sharoff,” was born in Hudson, Michigan on June 9, 1934 to James and Lydia Sharoff.

He is survived by his loving wife, Wilda and celebrated their 34th wedding anniversary three days before his passing. Sharoff...

Oct 16, 2018

Walter Garfield Todd, 53, of Winterville, passed away Tuesday, October 16, 2018. Born in Macon, Walter was preceded in death by parents, Carlos Woody and Zeph Marie Todd and brothers, Herschell and Michael Todd. He is survived by wife, Lisa Todd; son and daughter-in-law, Matthew and Deanna Todd of Hull, Ga; daughter, Jessica Todd of Winder, Ga; son, J.D...

Oct 14, 2018

Joyce Ellen Fox, 73, wife of Richard John Fox, passed away peacefully Sunday, October 14, 2018 at her residence in Athens, GA.

She will be remembered for her sharp humor, welcoming demeanor, and her love of the beach, animals, fashion, and sports—especially the New York Rangers NHL Hockey Team. She had a passion for traveling and loved...

Oct 14, 2018

Theodore W. “Ted” Osborne, 87, of Colbert, passed away Sunday, October 14, 2018.

Born in Charlotte, North Carolina, he was a son of the late Steve W. Osborne and Charlsey Fincher Osborne. Ted was a Veteran of the United States Marine Corps and a member of the United Church of God. He owned and operated Osborne Sign...

Oct 12, 2018

William Kenneth "Ken" Smith passed away Friday morning, October 12, 2018, at St. Mary’s Hospice, in the presence of his daughter Kimbra Smith and niece Debby Powell.

Born in Oglethorpe County Georgia, February 19, 1939, he was the son of the late George William Smith and Beulah McClain Smith.  Ken attended Oglethorpe County High School and was...

Oct 11, 2018

Walter Columbus Dove, 83, husband of Louise Johnson Dove, died Thursday, October 11, 2018. Born in Royston, GA, he was the son of the late Berry and Alice Smith Dove.  Walter worked as a plumber until his retirement at 80 years old.  He served in the US Army and was a member of Temple Baptist Church where he served...

Oct 10, 2018

Nettie Jo Hoyle Perry, 77, of Ila, Georgia joined the saints in heaven on Wednesday, October 10, 2018. Nettie Jo was born on January 15, 1941 in Thomaston, Georgia and grew up in Ellaville, GA. Nettie Jo devoted her life to her family and home. She considered her children and grand children to be her greatest achievement. She was...

Oct 9, 2018

Edwin Dawson "Ed" Archer, 86, of Winterville, passed away on Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at Piedmont Athens Regional after a 2 1/2 year of battling several heart attacks and kidney failure. Mr. Archer was born March 6, 1932 in Clarke County to the late Aucy and Nannie Blalock Archer of Commerce. He was a member of Central Baptist Church...