OBITUARIES

Dec 13, 2017

Robert H. "Bob" Norris, 80, husband of 57 years to Betty Wilkes Norris, died Wednesday, December 13, 2017. A native and life long resident of Oconee County, he was the son of the late Alvin Hoke Norris and Louise Higginbotham Norris and brother to the late Billy P. Norris and Walter R. Norris. Bob retired from Bells Food Stores after...

Dec 13, 2017

David L. "PawPaw" Roberts, 90, died Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at his home. Born in Madison County, he was the son of the late Frank and Myrtie Leard Roberts. He was a co-owner of Williams and Roberts Used Cars and former employee of the Long Candy Company. PawPaw was an avid Bulldawg fan and a devout family man. He was...

Dec 13, 2017

Dr. Thomas Marion Brooks, age 88, of Athens, GA passed away on December 13, 2017. Tom participated in many lives as a Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, Brother, Uncle, Teacher, Counselor and Friend. He leaves behind many loved ones including his wife Brenda Cude Brooks, his daughter, Deborah (Dan) Ward, son Matthew (Janet) Brooks and family, daughter Becky (Phil) Block...

Dec 13, 2017

Thomas Raymond Boyd passed away suddenly on December 13, 2017. He was a beloved husband, his wife's knight in shining armor, and her rock. He served in the United States Air Force and the State of Georgia Department of Corrections. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Nancy Preston. He leaves behind his wife, Margaret Boyd,...

Dec 12, 2017

O'aSha Takaisha Forshee, 31, born in Charleston, TN, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017, at her residence in Athens, Ga. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Marley Forshee; her brother, JaMichael Parks; her grandfather, the Rev. Paul McCleary; and grandmother, Irene Parks. O'aSha graduated in 2004 from Walker Valley High School in Charleston, TN, where she played point...

Dec 12, 2017

Barbara Ann Ayer, 66, died Tuesday, December 12, 2017 at her home in Athens, Georgia. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, teacher and friend, she was surrounded by family as she passed on to be with her Lord and Savior in Heaven. A native of Buffalo, NY, she is the daughter of the late Michael and Helen (Halady) Dzielski. Barbara...

Dec 12, 2017

Jason Michael Franklin, 40 of Bishop, GA, passed away December 11, 2017. He was the husband of Jacqueline Franklin, father of Bryce and Davis and son of Cliff & Tia McKnight. He is also survived by sisters, Amber and Tiffany McKnight; brother in law, James McGowan and sister in law, Erica McGowan. Memorial services will be held Saturday December 16,...

Dec 11, 2017

Joe Boyd Christian, 82 of Danielsville, passed away December 11, 2017. He was the son of the late, Clarence and Ossie Lee Christian. Mr. Christian was twice married and preceded in death by both his first wife, Wadine Powers Christian and his second wife Margie Gabriel Christian; son, Dennis Michael Christian; Infant sister, Mary Lee Christian and brothers, Bussey, Elmer...

Dec 8, 2017

Reba Freeman Daniel, 62, of Danielsville, passed away Friday, December 8, 2017. Born in Gastonia, NC, she was a daughter of Vearline Carrington Ballard (Olen) and the late Bobby Ray Freeman. Mrs. Daniel enjoyed painting, being on the farm and most importantly, she was a wonderful mother and wife. She was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Survivors in...

Dec 7, 2017

Lynn Claudette Cruickshank, 60, passed away December 7, 2017. Born in York, Maine, Lynn lived in this area for the last forty years, after relocating several times including Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, where her father was a career Marine. She was a member of the UGA Catholic Center and the Athens Orchid Society. She loved to travel and especially to...

Dec 7, 2017

Nadine D. Hallman, 87, died Thursday, December 7, 2017. Born in Eatonton, GA, she was the daughter of the late Luther Harold Doster and Cleo Ola Evans Doster. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Thomas Cline "T.C." Hallman, Jr. Mrs. Hallman along with her husband were the owners of Hallman's...

Dec 7, 2017

Sarah Janet Jordan, 71, died Thursday, December 7, 2017. Born in Athens, she was the daughter of Lula Hillsman Pace of High Shoals and the late Coyle Lee Jordan. Mrs. Jordan retired from Southeastern Testing Labs . She was a devoted mother and grandmother. In addition to her mother, survivors include her children: Suzanne (David) Laing of Commerce, Lee (Carol)...

Dec 6, 2017

Visitation Details

Saturday, December 9th, 2017 5:00pm - 7:00pm, Lord and Stephens, WEST

Service Details

Sunday, December 10th, 2017 3:00pm, Lord and Stephens, WEST

Interment Details

Oconee Memorial Park

Dec 6, 2017

William Paul (Jule) Grimes, 87, of Crawford, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2017. He was born in Oglethorpe County, Georgia on July 5, 1930, and was the son of the late George Godfrey Grimes and Carrie Mae Davis Grimes. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Kennebrew Grimes, his sister, Beatrice Stokely, and brother, George...

Dec 5, 2017

Helen von Richthofen, age 79, a resident of Watkinsville, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2017, at St. Mary's Hospice House in Athens, Georgia. Helen was born the daughter of Harley William and Rose Genevieve (Thomas) Frizzell on November 9, 1938, at the home near Chillicothe, Missouri. She was married to the late Friedrich (Fritz) von Richthofen in 1966...

Dec 5, 2017

Bubi Daniel Tello, beloved husband, father and grandfather was called home by the Lord on December 5, 2017 at the age of 63. Bubi's Childhood Bubi was born in Guayaquil, Ecuador. He was the eldest son of Bertha Bernadina Sosa and Bubi Sebastian Tello. He was raised in Ecuador with his oldest sister Martha and his younger siblings Lorena, Samuel...

Dec 4, 2017

Dec 4, 2017

Ben H. Burkhalter, 83, husband of Eulene L. Burkhalter, died Monday, December 4, 2017. A native of Athens, he was the son of the late David Burkhalter and Flora Mae Burkhalter Durden. Ben had worked for Ivy Coile Dodge as a car painter and was the owner of Burkhalter Floor Sanding. Ben was also an avid fisherman who loved his...

Dec 3, 2017

Carol Faye (Whitehead) Hammond, 65, lost her battle to cancer on the evening of December 3, 2017. She was a daughter of Randall and Inez Martin Whitehead. She was a wonderful wife for 46 ½ years and was a very loving mother. She loved kids, her family and animals, especially her beautiful dog, Hanna Girl. In addition to her parents,...

Dec 3, 2017

Howard Elijah "Winkie" Williams of Athens passed away on Sunday, December 3rd at the age of 90. Born in Whitehall, Clarke County, he was the son of Omar J. and Hettie (Damron) Williams and, except for military service in Europe during World War II, he lived his entire life in the Athens area. "Winkie" received his draft notification shortly after...