Jun 11, 2019

Jack L. Hardman, Sr., 73 of Colbert, passed away June 11, 2019, who was a Vietnam Era Veteran. Mr. Hardman was the son of the late Royal Clayton and Edna Langston Hardman Benton. He was also preceded in death by his son, Jack Hardman, Jr; brother: Ronnie Hardman; sister: Frances O’Neal Hardman Branning.

Funeral services are Friday,...

Jun 10, 2019

Dennis James Craft, 61, husband of 35 years to Lisa Irwin Craft, died Monday, June, 10, 2019. Born in Athens, he was the son of the late Marvin Dennis Craft and Mary Agnes Self Craft.  He was also preceded in death by his brother Ronnie Craft and sister, Connie Fowler.  Dennis was a carpenter by trade and member of...

Jun 8, 2019

Clara Harman Helsel, 96, married 67 years to the late Austin E. “Gene” Helsel, died Saturday, June 8, 2019. A native of Harrisburg, PA, Clara lived many years in Prospect Park, PA prior to moving to the Athens area in 1989.  She was the daughter of the late Joseph H. Harman, Sr. and Annie Sanders Harman. Clara was a...

Jun 7, 2019

Mace Wayne Williams of Watkinsville, Georgia, passed away at home on Friday, June 7, 2019, at the age of 64. Born May 2, 1955 in Cordele, Georgia, he was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. David John Williams III and Carolyne Mace Williams. Survivors include his wife of fourteen years, Julie (James) Williams, his son, Matthew Mace Williams,...

Jun 6, 2019

Roger Franklin Murray, age 85 of Colbert, Ga passed away Thursday, June 6, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, L.E “Jimmy” and Daisy Murray. He is survived by his loving wife, Mary Linda Murray; daughter and son-in-law, Debra and Eddie Freeman; daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Lamar Palmer; daughter, Denise Uzzel; daughter, Delyn Bailey; 12 grandchildren;...

Jun 6, 2019

Mrs. Bennie Mae Sims went home to be with her Lord on June 6, 2019 at the age of 93. She was a remarkable woman who lived a full and happy life and who will be dearly missed by her friends.

Bennie Mae was born on May 30, 1926 to Garland and Mamie Free in the old...

Jun 5, 2019

Mrs. Miriam Delk, age 88, of Colbert, Georgia died peacefully on Wednesday, June 5, 2019. She is survived by her children, Wes Delk of Colbert, NeeCee Delk of Athens, and her faithful dog, Scooter. She was a long-time member of Colbert United Methodist Church. Mrs. Delk was born Miriam Riley Mosteller on June 8, 1930, in Milledgeville, Georgia. She...

Jun 5, 2019

Rosemary J. Gerard, 83, died Wednesday, June 5, 2019. Born in Bethel, Kansas, she went on to study at the University of Miami and the University of Georgia, where she met William T. Gerard, Sr., her husband of 61 years. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Mrs. Gerard was her family’s biggest fan whether they played...

Jun 4, 2019

Sarah (Sally) Tyler Langley Adair of Crawford died Tuesday, June 4, at Emory Decatur Hospital with complications from a lengthy illness. She was 75.

Born in Bremen, she was the child of James David (J.D.) and Sara Epps Langley. After several moves in the late 1940s, the family settled in Smyrna, where Sally attended grade school and...

Jun 3, 2019

Charlie C. Simmons, 68, died Monday, June 3, 2019. Born in Manchester, TN. Charlie was the son of the late Jack and Birdie R. Hyatt Simmons. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Howard and Horace Simmons. He is survived by his sisters, Ordway Gaither (Tom) and Grace Carter. He is survived by his wife of 26...

May 31, 2019

Melba Jane Burkhalter Henderson, 79, of Statham, Ga died on May 31, 2019 after a long and hard fought battle with Alzheimer's. The daughter of the late William 'Bruner' and Essie 'Willard' Burkhalter of Blackshear, Ga. Mrs. Henderson was also preceded in death by her sister, Myrtle Johnson Waters. Mrs. Henderson grew up in Blackshear, Ga but also lived...

May 29, 2019

Ann Josey of Athens, GA passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2019 following a heroic battle with lung disease. She was 60 years old. Born December 25th in Norfolk, Virginia, the daughter of the late Ralph Elwin Josey and Thelma Ann Embry, Ann was raised in Fayetteville, GA, graduated from Fayette County High School and achieved an Associates Degree...

May 29, 2019

Rev. Robert Andrew Garrett, 85 of Nicholson, passed away May 29, 2019. He was the son of the late, Elbert & Estell Garrett. Mr. Garrett was also preceded in death by brothers, Bill Garrett, Allen Garrett and sister, Bobbie Joe Miller. Mr. Garrett was a longtime pastor of Bible Baptist Church and served our country in United States Navy....

May 28, 2019

Mary Frances Bennett, 79, of Comer, passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2019.

A lifelong resident of Madison County, she was a daughter of the late George Bridges and Ora Opal Whitfield Bridges. Mrs. Bennett was a caretaker for most of her life and most importantly, she loved her family, specifically her grandchildren. In addition to her parents,...

May 27, 2019

Anne Wickliffe Howland passed away Monday, May 27th, in Athens, Georgia, due to a sudden illness. She was 85.

Anne was born December 14th, 1933 in Washington, DC to Delsie Hitt Buckley and Daniel Wickliffe Buckley.  She graduated from Fairfax High School in 1951 and Maryville College in1955. During her long career she worked in Washington for...

May 27, 2019

Victor “Vic” W. Kaminski, 75, of Mineral Ridge, Ohio, left this world surrounded by loved ones on May 27, 2019 to join family, friends and the spirits in the sky.

Born in Youngstown, Ohio, he was a son of the late Agnes Javorsky Kaminski and Stanley Kaminski. Vic was a 1962 graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School....

May 27, 2019

Hilda Earlene Booth White passed away peacefully on May 27, 2019, at Piedmont Hospital in Athens, GA. Hilda was born in Oglethorpe County, GA, on February 23, 1932 to Erla Buford Booth and Edna Estelle Brown Booth, before living most of her life in Madison County, GA. She graduated in 1949 from Comer High School. She then worked at...

May 25, 2019

Dr. Patrick H.  Stephens, age 58, passed away May 25, 2019.  He was a beloved husband, father, uncle, and friend.  Born in Athens, he graduated from Chamblee High School.  He earned a degree in Biology from Valdosta State College and a Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from Medical College of Georgia School of Dentistry.  He practiced family dentistry in...

May 25, 2019

Doris Jaynes Dawson, 89, of Athens, passed away Saturday, May 25, 2019.

The daughter of Jessie Thomas Jaynes and Dellah Shedd Jaynes, Doris lived her entire life in the Arnoldsville area. She graduated from Arnoldsville High School and attended Athens Business College, the Mercer University Extension, and Athens Technical College. Throughout her life she studied business, religion,...

May 25, 2019

Captain Andrew John Waldron, Jr., SC, USN (Ret.), died peacefully in his Athens home on May 25, 2019. A veteran of Vietnam and the Cold War, his naval career culminated as the commanding officer of the Naval Supply Corps School, Athens, Georgia.

CAPT Waldron was born on May 6, 1942 in Darby, PA to Andrew and Kathleen...