OBITUARIES

Feb 23, 2018

Service Details

Friday, March 2nd, 2018 1:00pm, Colbert Cemetery

Feb 23, 2018

Service Details

Saturday, March 3rd, 2018 11:00am, Lord and Stephens, WEST

Feb 22, 2018

Dr. Dwight O. Douglas, 76, of Athens passed Thursday, February 22, 2018 with his family at his side. A native of Mt. Carmel. Illinois Dr. Dwight Douglas was the son of Jeanette and Bentley Holstein. He was preceded in death by his only brother, J.B. Holstein. Dr. Douglas was a graduate of Mt. Carmel High School. After high school he...

Feb 20, 2018

Ralph Clinton Almond, Sr., 94, died Tuesday, February 20, 2018. Born in Commerce, GA, Mr. Almond lived all of his life in the Athens area and was the son of the late Carey Mercer Almond and Bessie Chandler Almond and brother to the late Chandler Almond and Louise Copeland. He retired from Dick Fergusons Men's Clothing Store as the store...

Feb 17, 2018

Munjo Hutchins, 71, of Colbert, died Saturday, February 17, 2018. She was born to the late William Curtis Bowen and Mattie Virginia Dunn Bowen, also preceding her in death are her brother, Franklin Bowen, sister, Madolyn Bowen Tuggle, and grandchild, Dana Bennett LaFavre. Ms. Hutchins is survived by her children, Karen Bowen Young, Sharon Allen Bennett, and Everett Matthew Allen,...

Feb 17, 2018

Melvin Eugene Johnson, 86, went peacefully to meet his Savior at Augusta University Medical Center on February 17, 2018. Melvin was born in Augusta, GA and was the only child of the late Ralph and Eudell Hattaway Johnson. He graduated from Louisville Academy in 1948 and received his Bachelors, Masters, and Six-year (Specialist) degree in Education from Georgia Teachers College...

Feb 16, 2018

Brenda Joyce Connell, 76, of Bogart, passed away Friday, February 16, 2018. Mrs. Connell enjoyed yardwork, spending time with her family, and good music. She was preceded in death by her husband, Connie Mac Connell. She is survived by her daughter, Virginia Connell Hamilton, and her grandson, James Connell Hamilton, both of Bogart. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may...

Feb 16, 2018

Larry M. James, Jr., 41, affectionately known by many as "LJ", died Friday, February 16, 2018. Born in Augusta, GA, he was the son of Judy James of Watkinsville and the late Larry M. James, Sr. Larry was a graduate of Athens Christian School and Emmanuel College where he was a standout scholar athlete in Basketball and still holds several...

Feb 15, 2018

Vera Viola Capps, 95, of Danielsville, passed away Thursday, February 15, 2018. Mrs. Capps enjoyed quilting, gardening and she was an excellent cook. She was preceded in death by her brother, Clifford Giles and her sister, Mae Belle Giles. Survivors include her husband of almost 73 years, Denzil Ray Capps Sr.; three children, Denzil Ray Capps Jr. (Alice), Sherman Capps...

Feb 15, 2018

Feb 14, 2018

Betty Hayes Pittman, 79, of Bishop, died Wednesday, February 14, 2018. Born in Adel, GA to the late Willie E. Hayes and Hattie Taylor Hayes, Betty was also preceded in death by her son, James Alan Pittman. She is survived by her daughters, Sandra Pittman Lally (Timothy), Brenda Pittman Elwell (Kevin), sisters, Jean Moore, Dorothy Hughes, Jackie Johnson, Shirley Hayes,...

Feb 14, 2018

Phillip Asbury Lomax, 82, of Athens, passed away on February 14, 2018, at home after a lengthy bout with Parkinsonism. He was born October 28, 1935, in Statesville, NC, to the late C. Bret Lomax and Marian Phillips Lomax. Phillip grew up in the North Wilkesboro, NC area and graduated from Duke University with a BA in Business Administration. He...

Feb 14, 2018

Mrs. Margaret V. Dull, 86, of Athens, died February 14, 2018. A native of Bozeman, Montana, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Effrosine Vallalas Voulkos. She graduated from Montana State University. She was a homemaker and charter member of St. Gregory the Great Episcopal Church. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, March 6, 2018, at 1:00PM...

Feb 14, 2018

Ursula Gelczis, 85, passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2018. A native of Kearny, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Margaret Saviskas Nakrosis. Mrs. Gelczis was an executive secretary on Wall Street, NY, before her marriage to John Gelczis in 1956. She worked as a bookkeeper at a large local pharmacy in Point Pleasant, NJ. After...

Feb 13, 2018

Robert Kenneth "Robbie" Martin, 29, went to be with our Lord on Tuesday, February 13, 2018. Born in Hollywood, FL, he was the son of Dennis Robert and Debra Cote Martin. Robbie was a graduate of Rabun County High School and the Terry College of Business at the University of Georgia. He was employed at DePalmas Italian Café in Athens....

Feb 13, 2018

Jimmie Lorraine Amey was born August 5, 1941. She was called to her heavenly rest on February 12, 2018. She was the daughter of Cleo Ruth Harrison and Walter Anderson. At a very young age Cleo planted a seed in her for the love of books. Jimmie attended the Career Training Institute in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to pursue a career...

Feb 12, 2018

Teressa L. Schultz, 81, of Winterville, died February 12, 2018. Born in Athens, she was the daughter of the late Esco and Evelyn Vinson Long. She was retired from Westclox with over 30 years of service. Teressa was a longtime member of West End Baptist Church where she served as organist over 40 years and was a current member of...

Feb 10, 2018

Carl Kilgore passed away on February 10, 2018 from a short illness. Born in Fulton County, GA, to the late Lewis and Lula Kilgore, on June 26, 1940. He was also preceded in death by his sister Elizabeth Tant. Carl loved his family, life and friends. He was an avid hunter and even better story teller. He touched everyone that...

Feb 10, 2018

Judy Kathryn Fowler, 71, of Athens, died Saturday, February 10, 2018. Judy was born in Plant City, FL to the late Powell McRae Johnson and Ruby Lee Hiers Johnson. Judy retired from the Oconee County School System where she taught. Ms. Fowler was an educator, quilter, loved to shop, and was a friend to everyone. In addition to her parents,...

Feb 9, 2018

Harvey Leland "Red-Bodie"Adams, 69 of Colbert, passed away February 9, 2018. He was the son of the late Ray Adams. Mr. Adams was also preceded in death by sisters, Shelby Adams and Linda Davis. He was a member of Wahoo Baptist Church. Mr. Adams served our country in the U.S.Army and was a mechanic. Funeral services are Monday February 12,...