OBITUARIES

Sep 22, 2018

Sandra Louise Robinson, 61 of Winterville, passed away September 22, 2018. She was the daughter of the late Homer and Shirley Ward and was also preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Robinson, Jr.

Funeral services will be Monday, October 1, 2018 at 11:00am at the chapel of Lord and Stephens, WEST.  Interment will follow in Bethabara...

Sep 21, 2018

Leslie Ann Hemphill, 47, of Nicholson, passed away Friday, September 21, 2018.

She was preceded in death by her father, Harry E. Hemphill, Jr. She is survived by her mother, Lynda Hemphill; two children, Ally (Tyler Holloway) Hemphill of Athens, GA and Avery Sisk of Hartwell, GA; three siblings: Laura Hobbs of New Port Richey, FL; Ben...

Sep 21, 2018

Peggy Elder Rice, 84, wife of Eugene "Gene" Rice, died Friday, September 21, 2018. Born in Eastman, GA, she was the daughter of the late Albert Sanders and Pearl Blankenship Sanders Butler. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, James Edgar Elder; son: Larry Elder and two brothers: Jack Sanders and Jimmy...

Sep 19, 2018

Albert Wimpy Ward, 91, passed away Wednesday, September 19, 2018. A Watkinsville native, he was the son of the late Roy Thurman Ward and Eleanor Meaders Ward. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Phyllis Allsopp Ward; brother Roy Ward Jr and sister Elizabeth Malta. A 1950 graduate of the...

Sep 19, 2018

An obituary is not available at this time for Emma Powers. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Sep 19, 2018

Albert Richard Maxey, Jr. of Colbert, GA, born October 10, 1941, passed away Wednesday, September 19, 2018. Richard was a loving husband, brother, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, as well as a U.S. Navy veteran. After many years of service, he retired from the United States Postal Service and Westinghouse.

He is preceded in death by his parents,...

Sep 19, 2018

Narlin Milton Lord, 92 of Colbert, passed away September 19, 2018. He was the son of the late Brant and Cora Lord. Mr. Lord was preceded in death by two brothers, Grover and Randolf Lord. He was a U.S.Navy veteran and a deacon for many years at Colbert First Baptist Church.

Funeral services will be held Friday...

Sep 18, 2018

Mildred Grace Bell, 94, peacefully passed away at home on Tuesday, September 18, 2018. A native of Watkinsville, Mildred was born on December 20, 1923 and was the daughter of Omer and Jewel Bell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister and brother-in-law, Betty and Tom Bishop, and niece, Deborah Bishop. Mildred is...

Sep 18, 2018

Henrietta Howard Cunningham, 87, of Lexington, Georgia, died Tuesday, September 18, 2018.

Born in Cleveland Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Marvin and Inez Howard.  She was the wife to the late William Howard Cunningham for 55 years and sister to the late Bill and Bobby Howard.

Henrietta was blessed with wonderful friends...

Sep 18, 2018

A defining member of the “Greatest Generation,” Harold Darden, Associate State 4-H Leader Emeritus, and University of Georgia Associate Professor Emeritus, peacefully slipped the bonds of earth to touch the face of God on September 18,2018.  He was 98 years old.

He was born in Troup County Georgia, Sept. 6, 1920, to Mary Emma Williams and Charles...

Sep 17, 2018

Charles William Dalton, 81, of Colbert, died Monday, September 17, 2018. Charles was born to the late William Guy Dalton and Ella Rea Cook Dalton. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Emma Jean Cobb.

Charles is survived by his children, Charles Eugene Dalton (Valerie), and Emma Dianne Sorrow, both of Colbert, brothers, Loyd Donald...

Sep 15, 2018

Mrs. Betty Fisher Craddock, 88, died September 14, 2018.

A native of Chicago, Illinois, Mrs. Craddock was a daughter of the late Hurdle Lee and Zula Davis Fisher, and the widow of Louis Craddock. She lived for several years in Aiken, SC before moving to Athens.

Betty loved her family and her cat, Annie. She...

Sep 15, 2018

Iolus James Wilson went home to meet his Lord and Savior on Saturday, September 15, 2018. He was 94 years old. Mr Wilson was born and raised in Wedowee, Alabama to Charles Wilson and Julia Hill Wilson on June 13, 1924. He was the second oldest of thirteen children. In 1944, he was drafted into the Army and served...

Sep 14, 2018

Roger Howard Williams, 86, of Danielsville, passed away Friday, September 14, 2018.

Born in Jackson County, he was a son of the late Willie Howard Williams and Willie Inez Minish Williams. Mr. Williams was a Veteran of the United States Army where he was a Platoon Sergeant. He was an avid NASCAR fan, specifically Bill Elliott and...

Sep 13, 2018

Robert "Bobby" Couch, 83, died September 13, 2018. A native of Oglethorpe County, he was a son of the late Robert M. Couch and Mae Bell Alford Couch. He was preceded in death by his wife, Christine Worley Couch; a son, Ricky Couch; a sister, Lila Gray and a brother, Alford Couch. Mr. Couch was a retired truck driver...

Sep 13, 2018

Thomas A. “Bigd217.”  DeMars, II, 49, husband of 23 years to Allison Benson DeMars, died suddenly Thursday, September 13, 2018. Born in Ft. Belvoir, VA, he was the son of Thomas A. DeMars and Darlene DeMars of Florida.  Mr. DeMars was the General Manager for Bigge Crane and Rigging and worked in the industry for over 30 years.   He...

Sep 13, 2018

An obituary is not available at this time for Wanda Jean (Welch) Nix. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Sep 12, 2018

Margaret D. Pickelsimer-Hansford, age 51, left this world peacefully Wednesday, September 12, 2018 after fighting a long battle of cancer. She passed holding the hands of her husband and daughter. Her mother also present by her side.

Margaret was a life long resident of Athens, Ga. She graduated in 1987 from Clarke Central High School....

Sep 11, 2018

Sam McCannon Jr., 84, of Winterville, passed away Tuesday, September 11, 2018.

Born in Oglethorpe County, he was a son of the late Sam McCannon Sr. and Sally Holliday McCannon. Mr. McCannon was a Veteran of the United States Army. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Jessie Mae Callaway McCannon;...

Sep 10, 2018

Hazel Lanelle (Griffeth) Carson, age 95, wife of the late O’Neal Carson of Watkinsville, died Monday, September 10, 2018.

She was the daughter of the late Earl and Lizzie Griffeth. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Mike Carson, and eight brothers and sisters. She was a member of...