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...

Oct 7, 2018

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Oct 7, 2018

Jesse Carl “J.C.” Mullis died October 7, 2018 after several years of declining health. He was born January 21, 1926 in Grady County, Georgia, to Jesse Carl Mullis, Sr. and Bernice Williams Mullis. His parents and five sisters predeceased him. He is survived by his wife,  Legene Brown Mullis and son Jay Mullis of Athens, and a daughter, Elissa...

Oct 7, 2018

Filmore E. Meredith was born on September 3, 1935 in Wichita Falls, Texas. He grew up in Olney, Texas, a small town southwest of Wichita Falls. His father was a doctor and also operated three farms on which Filmore worked during the summers of his high school years. He was actually a real cowboy!

Fil graduated from...

Oct 7, 2018

Mary Jacqueline “Jackie” Adams, 83, passed away Sunday, October 7, 2018.

A lifelong resident of the Sanford Community, Mrs. Adams was a daughter of the late Albert Franklin “Boscoe” Fouche and Vera Stone Fouche. She enjoyed embroidery, flowers and most importantly, she treasured time spent with her family. Mrs. Adams was a member of Gordon’s Chapel United...

Oct 7, 2018

Carlton Dale Reeves, 52, of Athens, died Sunday, October 7, 2018. Dale was born in Greenville, S.C. to Vicki Reeves and the late Terry Reeves. In addition to his father, Dale was proceeded in death by his brother, Darren Reeves. He is survived by his wife, Karen Rogers Reeves, children; Crystal Reeves, Rachael Herring (Bobby), Cristina Dones (Mike), Jessica...

Oct 5, 2018

Charlene M. Wood, 87, of Comer, passed away on October 5, 2018. She was born on October 18, 1930, to the late Charlie and Ardell Threlkeld Meadow. Charlene was also preceded in death by her husband, Henry Wood; her brothers: Harold, Pete, and Bill Meadow; and her sister, Evelyn Parham.

She is survived by a sister, Joyce...

Oct 5, 2018

Mary Nell Dixon, 89, has gone on to the place prepared for her by her Lord and Savior.  Mary Nell passed away on October 5, 2018. Born in Sylvester, GA on November 14, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Judge William Clyde Forehand and Ethel Morse Forehand.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Marvin...

Oct 4, 2018

Michael John Morrison Sr., 93, of Colbert, died, Thursday, October 4, 2018. Michael was born to the late Frank Warren Morrison and Anne Catherine Rosenhahn Morrison and was also preceded in death by his wife, Betty Morrison.

He is survived by his children, Michelle M. Fischer, Mark F. Morrison, Cheryl M. Wall, Kimberly Campbell, and Michael J....

Oct 3, 2018

Patsy LaFontaine, age 76 of Athens, GA, passed away Wednesday, October 3, 2018. Patsy was preceded in death by her parents, Mike Pope Martin and Zilla Mae Chambers Martin Borders; brothers, Mike, Terry and Garland Martin; daughter-in-law, Shawna Le Plyler and nieces Tracie and Kim Myers. She is survived by her husband,  Gerald LaFontaine; son, Dwight M. Plyler of...

Oct 3, 2018

Jeffrey Raleigh Wagner, 50, of Watkinsville, passed away Wednesday, October 3, 2018. Born in Athens, he was the son of Evalena Hale Wagner and the late Floyd Wagner. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his brother, Floyd Wagner III. Survivors in addition to his mother include his sister, Ivy Bennett; three nieces; two great-nieces;...

Oct 3, 2018

Gediminas Jonas Bartkunas, age 83 of Winterville, GA, passed away Wednesday, October 3, 2018. Gediminas  was preceded in death by his parents, Mykolas and Stefanija Bartkunas; brothers, Jurgis and Julius. He is survived by his wife, Marija Vida Bartkuniene; daughters; Egle Abrutis and Kristina Sabonaitis; grandaughters; Ingrid, Karolina, and Julia; grandson, Thomas; great granddaughter, Ivy; and sister, Birute Rekasiene....

Oct 1, 2018

Maurice “Maury” Albert Maher, 80, husband of 60 years to Cecile Gamache Maher, died Monday, October 1, 2018. Born in New Bedford, Mass. he was the son of the late Carl and Jeanne P. Maher. Maury said daily “today is the best day of my life”. He never met a stranger, and he was the life of a gathering....

Sep 29, 2018

Thomas Gerald Maddox, age 81 of Bogart, GA, passed away Saturday, September 29, 2018. Thomas  was preceded in death by his parents, Lee and Annie Ruth Maddox and wife, Frances Maddox. He is survived by his son, Michael Maddox; daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Wayne Swinford; special companion, Barbara Ann Teat; sisters, Gladys Healan, Ella Mae Morrow, and Mary...

Sep 28, 2018

Vandra Aurelia Drake, 17, of Colbert, passed away Friday, September 28, 2018.

Affectionately known as “Firefly”, Vandra had the ability to brighten up any room with her smile. She loved dancing, art, drawing, reading and photography. Vandra relished time spent with her family and she planned family game nights and date nights with her sisters monthly. She...

Sep 28, 2018

Thomas “Buddy” Morrison, 87, of Crawford, passed away Friday, September 28, 2018.

Born in Arnoldsville, he was a son of the late Thomas Jewel Morrison and Velma Barnett Morrison. Buddy was a Veteran of the United States Air Force and he retired from the University of Georgia after working in the sheet metal department for over twenty...