OBITUARIES

May 3, 2018

May 2, 2018

Charles David "Chuck" Pattinson, 77, husband of Carole Gabriel Pattinson, died Wednesday, May 2, 2018. Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Richard and Grace Anderson Pattinson. Chuck retired from the US Navy after 20 years and again from Reliance Electric after 25 years. He enjoyed playing golf and made 6 holes in one. In addition...

May 2, 2018

Dr. James W. Jenkins, 82, died peacefully at home on May 2, 2018 surrounded by his family. He was born on Oct. 22, 1935, in Chesterfield, SC, to Bessie Lee Mangum and Ulysses Wilson Jenkins. He graduated from Chesterfield High School and began college at Furman and USC. He served honorably in the US Army in Korea before returning to...

May 2, 2018

Robert Eugene Wilson 64 of Boaz passed away Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at Huntsville Hospital. Robert was a loving, compassionate father and an amazing Pawpaw to his two granddaughters who lived life on his own terms. He was known for his outstanding personality and his views on life and how to live it. He had a love for sports, especially...

May 1, 2018

Carl S. Maxey (Mac), 83, of Watkinsville GA, passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at St. Mary's Hospice House. Mac was born on July 13, 1934, a lifelong resident of the Watkinsville community, he served in the United States Army and was a member of the American Legion Statham Branch. Mac enjoyed a career in sales and a passion...

Apr 30, 2018

Carl "Hogie" Harter, 85, passed away peacefully at his home in Winterville, Georgia on April 30, 2018. Carl was born in Camden, New Jersey and he was the son of the late Newlin Hogeland Harter and Esther Banks Harter. He spent his early years in Merchantville, New Jersey. As an adult, he lived most of his life in Reading, Lancaster...

Apr 30, 2018

Robert "Bob" Wallace Lang, 72, of Watkinsville, passed away on Monday, April 30, 2018. Bob was born in Brockton, Mass., and spent his childhood in Massachusetts and New Hampshire, where he also picked up the affectionate nickname, Sam. He was stationed in Alaska during his tenure in the U.S. Army. After his discharge in 1972, he remained in Alaska, raising...

Apr 28, 2018

Donna Garrett Keith, long-time resident of Athens, Georgia, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2018, in her home, surrounded by her loving family and caregivers. A devoted follower of Jesus, she began each day with devotions and prayer, which remained a constant joy all her days. Donna cherished her family; she was a loyal daughter, faithful sister, and loving mother...

Apr 27, 2018

Charles Edward Barron, 96, born 3/25/22 of Athens, GA passed away peacefully on 4/27/18. A native of Atlanta, he was the son of the late James Pressley Barron and Ruth Felder Barron and the husband of the late Lalla Farmer Barron for 68 years. He was a graduate of Tech High in Atlanta, GA as well as the University of...

Apr 26, 2018

Philip Ernest Basinger, 73, of Athens, died Thursday, April 26, 2018. Born in Pennsylvania, he was a son of the late Frank Basinger and Leah Virginia Kennedy Basinger. Mr. Basinger was a Veteran of the United States Army, having served as an Officer for over eight years. He was awarded the Vietnam Campaign Medal, the Combat Infantry Badge, three Purple...

Apr 26, 2018

David William Pierce, 79, died Thursday, April 26, 2018 at the residence of his son in Crawford, GA. Born in Salamanca, NY, he was the son of the late John and Ruth Wilcox Pierce. He was a former resident of Naugatuck, West Virginia prior to moving to Lexington, GA. David served in the United States Marine Corp as an electrician....

Apr 26, 2018

Patricia (Goody) Brown Whitman died April 26, 2018 in Watkinsville, GA. Goody Whitman was born in Erwin, North Carolina on July 7, 1933 to the late Fred Ward Brown and Georgia Hall Brown. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Johnnie Lloyd Whitman, Jr. and her brothers, Fredrick Cross Brown and Bobby Hall Brown. She is survived by...

Apr 25, 2018

Visitation Details

Friday, April 27th, 2018 5:00pm - 6:00pm, Anchor Bible Church

Service Details

Friday, April 27th, 2018 6:00pm, Anchor Bible Church

Apr 25, 2018

J. E. "Jake" Mathews, 93, passed away peacefully April 25, 2018. Mr. Mathews was born January 9, 1925 in Columbia, Louisiana. He was the only child of James R. Mathews and Emily Hendrix Mathews. He was preceded in death by his parents and infant son Jerry Wayne Mathews. He was a 1942 graduate of Kelly High School, Kelly, Louisiana and...

Apr 25, 2018

Frances Geneva Dellinger, 75, of Honea Path S.C., died, Wednesday, April 25, 2018. Ms. Geneva was born in Athens to the late Floyd Dellinger and Grace Holloman. She was also proceeded in death by her sister, Kaye Buchanan. She is survived by her sister, Margaret Fulcher, step-father, John Holloman, brother-in-law, James Buchanan, nieces, Cindy Brock, Jennifer Buchanan, Amanda Lawson, and...

Apr 24, 2018

Jorge Luis del Valle, 73, of Colbert, GA passed away on April 24, 2018, surrounded by his loving family. Jorge is now resting in the arms of God. Jorge was born in Havana, Cuba, September 6, 1944, and came to the United States at the age of 16. He was loved, beloved and respected by all that knew him for...

Apr 23, 2018

Phyllis Lynn Gerrin, age 48, passed away Monday, April 23, 2018. She was born June 7, 1969 in Mocksville, North Carolina and was the daughter of the late Grady Craver and Juanita Craver of Arcade, GA. She is also survived by her husband of twenty-four years, James Robert Gerrin; son, Nathaniel Scott Craver of Arcade, GA; daughter, Megan Elaine Gerrin...

Apr 22, 2018

Frances Lorene Holcomb, age 70, of Hull, Georgia, died April 22, 2018, at Piedmont Regional Hospital. She was born on April 27, 1947, in Bainbridge, Maryland, the daughter of William Dewitt Holcomb and Amy Lorene (Taylor) Holcomb. She grew up in Athens, Georgia, and graduated from Athens High School in 1966. Frances was united in marriage to Neil Erbe in...

Apr 21, 2018

Jack D. Culpepper, 59, of Chesterfield, SC suffered a fatal heart attack while fishing with friends on April 21, 2018. Born in Americus/Sumter County, GA on March 2, 1959, Jack spent his childhood years in Butler/Taylor County, GA where he excelled in sports and academics, graduating second in his class in 1977. Following high school, he enlisted in the United...

Apr 20, 2018

James Huff, 90, passed away Friday, April 20, 2018, after living a full and rewarding life. He served with the U.S. Army near the end of WWII and was discharged in 1946. He lived the balance of his life in the Athens area. He was employed by the Loef Company as an equipment operator for many years before going to...