OBITUARIES

Dec 28, 2017

Robert Lee "Bob" Gearhart, who died Thursday, December 28th at the age of 88 after a long courageous battle with Parkinson's. Bob, the son of Alvin and Thelma Gearhart, was born at home in Rainelle, West Virginia. He was preceded in death by both parents, his loving wife Barbara Pruitt Mauldin Gearhart, his two sons Allen Jefferey and Michael Morgan,...

Dec 28, 2017

Deedra Waters Bennett, 40, wife of Donald Tap Bennett, passed away Thursday, December 28, 2017. Affectionately known as DeeDee, she was a native Athenian and the daughter of Debbie Chambers Waters of Athens and the late John Stewart Waters III. After graduating in 1995 as Salutatorian from Cedar Shoals High School, she earned a Doctorate of Pharmacy from the University...

Dec 28, 2017

Ruth Coley Erwin, 88, of Winterville, died Thursday, December 28, 2017. She is preceded in death by her parents, Otha L. Coley and Bert Gunter Coley, husband, Andrew "Gump" Erwin, a brother, and sister. Ruth is survived by her children, Phillip Erwin (wife, Cindi), Bobby Erwin (wife, Jane), Deborah Erwin Rosser (husband, Dale), and Danny Erwin (wife, Donna), three brothers,...

Dec 25, 2017

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Tuesday, December 26th, 2017 1:00pm - 2:00pm, Lord and Stephens, EAST

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Tuesday, December 26th, 2017 2:00pm, Lord and Stephens, EAST

Dec 24, 2017

Lucine Sargent Gaulding, 90, wife of the late John M. Gaulding, Jr., died December 24, 2017. Born in Crisp County, GA, she was the daughter of the late Auston Lee Sargent and Sarah Merritt Sargent. She was also preceded in death by her siblings: Caldwell Sargent, Lee M. Sargent, Zell Robertson and Jack Sargent. She was a member of Colbert...

Dec 23, 2017

Catherine Lou Johnston, 64, of Hull, passed away Saturday, December 23, 2017. Born in Desoto, Missouri, she was a daughter of the late Marvin Gerald Cawvey and Betty Jean Lamure Cawvey. Mrs. Johnston enjoyed quilting and was a member of the Cotton Patch Quilters. She also enjoyed birds, plants and flowers, specifically roses. She was a member of Anchor Bible...

Dec 23, 2017

William "Bill" Dale Givan was born on December 12, 1935 and finally made a decision to leave this life on December 23, 2017. Born and raised in Liberty, TN, he was the son of the late Emmons Dale Givan and Blanche Jacobs Givan. He was a graduate from the University of Tennessee with his Bachelor in Agriculture Education and Master's...

Dec 23, 2017

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Saturday, December 30th, 2017 1:00pm - 2:00pm, Lord and Stephens, EAST

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Saturday, December 30th, 2017 2:00pm, Lord and Stephens, EAST

Dec 23, 2017

William "Bill" Andrew Akin, 72, of Bogart, passed away Saturday, December 23, 2017. Born in Griffin, he was a son of the late Benjamin Franklin Akin and Betty East Akin (Honey). Mr. Akin graduated from North Georgia College with a Bachelor's Degree in History. He was a Veteran of the United States Army, where he was a Ranger and served...

Dec 22, 2017

Alma Aldine Marden, 94, died December 22, 2017. A native of Athens, GA, she was a daughter of the late Ferd and Lillie Arnold Logan and the widow of Raymond A. Marden, Sr. She was also preceded in death by six siblings, Alwayne Wood, Alice Tate, Millard Logan, Hubert Logan, Annie White and Horace Logan. Mrs. Marden was a teacher...

Dec 21, 2017

Gladys Marie McAllister, 80, of Athens, passed away Thursday, December 21, 2017. Born in Richland, GA, she was a daughter of the late Eugene C. Moncus and Jenny Walker Moncus. Mrs. McAllister loved her family, especially her grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Franklin "Bo" McAllister; one daughter, Lisa Marie Harris and...

Dec 20, 2017

Gail Bradley, 70, died December 20, 2017. Mrs. Bradley was a daughter of the late Curtis and Betty Hill Hunsinger and the widow of Jack E. Bradley. She lived in Athens most of her life after moving from Clarkesville, GA. She was a beloved mother, homemaker and most importantly, the caretaker for her special-needs son, Joe, for fifty-one years. Graveside...

Dec 19, 2017

Georgia Carol Flournoy Meadows, 68, of Danielsville, died Tuesday, December 19, 2017. Carol is survived by her parents, Felton Benning Flournoy and Georgia Ramona Westbrook, her husband, Robert Meadows, daughter, Mirla Bigda (Darren), and grandchildren, Matthew and Lauren Bigda. Funeral service will be held Thursday, December 21st at 3:30 P.M. at Mount Hermon Presbyterian Church, where Carol was a member....

Dec 19, 2017

Carl Jackson Hanes, Jr., 89, husband of the late Louise Tumlin Hanes, died Tuesday, December 19, 2017. A native of Hall County, he was the son of the late Carl Jackson Hanes, Sr. and Lucy Mae Floyd Hanes. Mr. Hanes moved to Morgan County when he was eight years old and lived there most of his life. He was a...

Dec 18, 2017

Karen Regina Adams, 57, of Athens, passed away Friday, December 15, 2017. Born in Athens, she was the daughter of the late W.O. Thomason and Marie Pinson Thomason. Ms. Adams had a wonderful sense of humor, enjoyed spending time at the beach and going out to eat. She was affectionately known as "Nana" to her grandchildren and she especially enjoyed...

Dec 17, 2017

Willis Runell Baker, 73, wife of 52 years to James Lenard Baker, died Sunday, December 17, 2017. A native of Oconee County, she was the daughter of the late Lewis B. Mize and Doratha Casper Mize. She was a homemaker and owner of Mrs. Nell's Daycare. In addition to her husband survivors include three children: Richie Baker, Freddie (Andrea) Baker...

Dec 17, 2017

Joseph Daniel Jeter, Sr., 71, of Athens, died Sunday, December 17, 2017. Born in Pensacola, FL, he was the son of the late John Huey Jeter and Evelyn Tillie Coleman Jeter. He was the founder and owner of Building Blocks Daycare. He is survived by his children: Joseph Daniel Jeter, Jr. of Florida, Christina Jeter of Athens, Theresa Jeter of...

Dec 15, 2017

Rosa Ellen Luke, 91 of Bogart, passed away December 15, 2017. She was the daughter of the late Amos Cauthen and Lavinia "Vennie" Craft. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Johnnie C. Luke; two sons, Robert C. Luke and Johnny C. Luke; brothers and sister, John Cauthen Craft, Sr, James Harbin Craft and Nola Denzel Craft Martin....

Dec 14, 2017

James Francis Potochnic, 81, of Athens GA, died peacefully on Thursday, December 14, 2017 with his two daughters by his side. James was born in Lockport, Illinois to the late John and Anna Potochnic. He is also preceded in death by his wife, LaVonne and son, Kenneth Potochnic. James is survived by his children, Jennifer Potochnic (Michael Launius) and Meredith...

Dec 14, 2017

Mary Kim Hammond Duckworth, 52, of Athens, died Thursday, December 14, 2017. Mary was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Lou Hammond, siblings, Mark Kevin Hammond and Vicki Charlene Hammond, and sister-in-law, Carol Hammond. She is survived by her father, Kenneth Hammond, children, Lillie Amelia Hammond and Tracy Keith Brudon Jr., and brother Samuel Hammond. A memorial service will...