OBITUARIES

Jun 16, 2018

Margaret Eloise Childs, 101, of Watkinsville, died Saturday, June 16, 2018. Ms. Eloise was born in Jefferson GA to the late James B. and Maggie Belle Mayo. She was a long time resident of East Point GA, and retired from Rich's Department Store. Eloise was a member of Prince Avenue Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she is preceded...

Jun 16, 2018

Linda Elaine Strickland, 74, wife of Joe Cecil Strickland, died June 16, 2018. Born in Atlanta, GA, she was the daughter of the late Albert Wood and Alma Henson Wood. Linda was also preceded in death by four children: Melanie Strickland, Kevin Strickland, Phillip Daniel Strickland and Donna Jean Strickland and siblings: Edith Nelms, Renee Colette Wood, Alton Eugene Wood...

Jun 16, 2018

Larry Dale Stewart, of Colbert, was born on January 22, 1999 and passed away suddenly on June 16, 2018 due to a cardiac event. He was the son of Howard Wesley Stewart and Starla Gray. Larry was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Jerry Stewart and Patsy Brewer. Larry was a 19-year old young man who attended Madison County...

Jun 16, 2018

Lois J. Arnold, 96, of Watkinsville, died Saturday, June 16, 2018. Born in South Carolina, Lois was the daughter of the late Joseph H. Johnson and Sue Bruce Johnson and wife of the late Walter Daniel Arnold, Jr. She was a retired teacher from the City of Atlanta and member of Union Christian Church. Survivors include her sons: Dan (Anne)...

Jun 16, 2018

Betty Branan Gann, 89, died June 16 at St. Mary's Hospice House after a brief illness. She is the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. C.N. Branan of Lexington, Ga. She graduated from Meson Academy in Lexington, after which she attended both Wesleyan College and Madison College (James Madison Univ.) for one year each. She transferred to the University...

Jun 14, 2018

Shirley Jean Adams, 76, wife of Hugh H. Adams, died Thursday, June 14, 2018. Born in Oconee County, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Catherine Ward Downs. Shirley retired from Veri Tech. She was a member of AMVETS post 10 where she enjoyed placing flags on memorial day and calling for Senior Bingo. Every year she made...

Jun 14, 2018

Margaret Ann Whitehead, 68, wife of Timothy Wayne Whitehead, died Thursday, June 14, 2018. Born in Athens, she was the daughter of the late Clarence Smith and Lola Reese Smith. Margaret retired from Peterson Spring after 49 years. He enjoyed the outdoors working in her yard and looking after Casper and Midnight, her two cows. In addition to her husband...

Jun 14, 2018

Visitation Details

Monday, June 18th, 2018, Lord and Stephens, WEST

Service Details

Monday, June 18th, 2018 11:00am, Lord and Stephens, WEST

Interment Details

Monday, June 18th, 2018 10:00am, Evergreen Memorial Park

Jun 14, 2018

Thomas Parks Oliver, 99, passed away June 14, 2018. A native of Athens, he was a son of the late Thomas and Vonie Oliver, and was also preceded in death by his wife Beatrice Kay Oliver and sons, Thomas Robert Oliver and Victor Maurice Oliver. Mr. Oliver was a combat veteran of the United States Navy, who served in the...

Jun 14, 2018

Visitation Details

Monday, June 18th, 2018 6:00pm - 8:00pm, Lord and Stephens, EAST

Service Details

Tuesday, June 19th, 2018 11:00am, Lord and Stephens, EAST

Interment Details

Franklin Memorial Gardens

Jun 14, 2018

Donnie Mae Carithers Thompson, 97, of Athens, died Thursday, June 14, 2018. Donnie was born in Danielsville to the late John and Mary Elizabeth Booth Highland. She retired from Reliance Electric in 1991. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, J.A. Carithers and James Thompson, son-in-law John Pritchett, and was the last surviving of...

Jun 13, 2018

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA - James Knox Brookshire, Jr. passed away on June 13, 2018.  He was born in Athens, GA on April 06, 1941, to James K. and Leclare Hardman Brookshire.  He is survived by his wife, Marilyn Brown Brookshire of 55 years; a son, James K. Brookshire III and wife Sandi; a daughter Denise Brookshire Mitchell and husband...

Jun 12, 2018

Bernard Charles Fischer, 69, of Winterville, died Tuesday, June 12, 2018. Bernard was born in Turtle Creek, Pennsylvania to the late Charles and Alberta Fischer. He served 11 years in the United States Army and was a member of the AMVETS Post 10. Bernard worked as a logistics manager with FEMA for 19 years, then spent five years at Lowes...

Jun 11, 2018

Kelly Jean Checketts, 39, beloved wife of Brandon Scott Checketts, died on Monday, June 11, 2018 after losing a valiant seven year fight against an aggressive brain tumor. She reluctantly leaves behind the four children of their 16 year marriage, to whom she was a devoted mother: Noah, Catie, Andrew and C.J. As a "military brat," she loved traveling to...

Jun 10, 2018

Ann Elizabeth Butler Giles, 87, died June 10, 2018 A native of Oconee County, she was the daughter of Jesse Arthur Butler and Blanche Jackson Butler. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alcy Shannon Giles and her daughter, Holly Elizabeth Giles. Living in Watkinsville her entire life, Mrs. Giles was extremely committed to and active in her community....

Jun 9, 2018

Benjamin James Rowan, 29, of Sandy Springs, GA passed away on June 9, 2018. Ben graduated with honors from Oconee County High School and earned his Associate's degree from Athens Tech. He was a happily employed mechanic at Mercedes-Benz USA Headquarters of Sandy Springs. He was an avid biker, kayaker, and graced stages as a bass guitarist/percussionist for several area...

Jun 7, 2018

James "Jim" E. Jackson, 88 of Athens, passed away June 7, 2018. He was the son of the late Jesse & Christine Jackson; also husband of the late Mrs. Martha Ellen Jackson. He was a member of the Life Church of Athens. Mr. Jackson was a devoted husband of many years to Martha, a devoted father and grandfather. James faith...

Jun 6, 2018

Eli Ingram, Jr., 87, of Athens died Wednesday, June 6, 2018. He is survived by his wife, Harriett Hofmann; brother: Donnie Ingram; sons: Eric Ingram (Rosinda), Jeff Ingram (Stephanie); daughter: Linda Allen (Carroll); step sons: Mark Swenson (Diana), Ron Swenson (Cathy); six grandchildren, eight great grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and several step grandchildren and step great grandchildren. He was preceded...

Jun 5, 2018

Surrounded by the sounds of sweet hymns sung by her children and loved ones, Helen Olivia Bishop Bell, 90, of Hull, GA, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior, on June 5, 2018. She loved The Lord and loved serving Him through The Good News Club, teaching Sunday School, and was a dedicated prayer warrior. She was a...

Jun 2, 2018

Visitation Details

Monday, June 4th, 2018 6:00pm - 8:00pm, Lord and Stephens, WEST

Service Details

Wednesday, June 6th, 2018 11:00am, Oconee Memorial Park