OBITUARIES

Dec 3, 2017

Faye Raines, 77, died Sunday, December 3, 2017. Faye is survived by her daughter, Denise Cannella (Rico), grandchildren, Joseph Michael Canella II (Alicia) and Kayla French (Robert), and great grandchildren, Jospeh Michael Cannella III and Aiden Enrico Cannella. She is preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Agnes Heard Wheeler. A memorial service will be held Sunday, December 17th...

Dec 2, 2017

Tula Coggins, 77, passed away December 2, 2017. Mrs. Coggins was a devoted Christian and a pastors wife for over 50 years. Mrs. Coggins was preceded in death by her parents, Manolo and Maria Bosque Carde; sisters, Lili Mecrado, Mercedes Barreiro, Emilina Carde, Nery Carde; and brothers, Diego Carde, Teofino Carde and Juan Carde. Survivors include her husband, Benjamin Coggins,...

Dec 1, 2017

Alma Jean Bradshaw, 76, wife of the late Eugene T. Bradshaw, died Friday, December 1, 2017. A native of Oconee County, she was the daughter of the late Albert Giles and Nettie Mae Griffin Giles. She retired from St. Mary's Hospital where she worked in food service. She enjoyed cooking, children and embroidering. Survivors include her children: Edward Bradshaw of...

Nov 30, 2017

Boyce Lee Jaynes, a lifelong resident of Athens, passed away November 30, 2017. He was the son of Curtis Jaynes Sr. and Evie Lee Patterson Jaynes, both deceased. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Fostene Jaynes. He is survived by his wife, Amber Jaynes; his brother Curtis (Pat) Jaynes Jr.; sister Joyce Doster; aunts: Doris Dawson, Katie...

Nov 28, 2017

Mary Eleanor Bowden Miller, 81, wife of the late Dr. Hugh Max Miller, died Tuesday, November 28, 2017. Born in Teachey, NC, she was the daughter of the late Charles Aycock Bowden and Frances Brower Wells Bowden. Mrs. Miller, a graduate of Meredith College in Raleigh, NC, retired from Gaines Elementary School where she taught 2nd and 3rd grades. She...

Nov 28, 2017

Wilbur Harold "Buddy" Moore Jr., died Tuesday, November 28, 2017. Born in Athens to the late Wilbur Harold Moore Sr., and Maudine Louallan Moore, Buddy was a lifelong dairy farmer and enjoyed riding motorcycles and his horses. Buddy served with the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. He is survived by his children, Richard Shane Moore (Amy), Pamela Lynn...

Nov 27, 2017

Mrs. Willie Jo Williamson Edwards, 83, died November 27, 2017. A native of Madison County, Mrs. Edwards retired as bookkeeper from Woolworths after more than twenty years of dedicated employment. She was a daughter of the late Hubert and Tommie Lou Cooper James and was also preceded in death by a son, Jack Williamson and four brothers, Curtis James, T.W....

Nov 26, 2017

Kenneth Bradley Bryant, 63, of Hull, passed away Sunday, November 26, 2017. Memorial services will be held Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at 2:00 pm at Green Acres Baptist Church. The family will receive friends prior to the service beginning at 1:00 pm. Lord and Stephens, East is in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com

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Nov 23, 2017

Kay Ellis Bernales, 55, wife of 33 years to Roberto I. Bernales, died Thursday, November 23, 2017. Born in Tifton, GA, she was the daughter of Eva Ruth Justice Ellis and the late Jimmie William Ellis. Kay retired from UGA as an Executive Assistant in the Special Education office. She was a member of Grace Fellowship Church of God. Survivors...

Nov 22, 2017

Mary Catharene Moss Woods, born June 3, 1931 in Athens, Georgia, to William Byrd Moss and Marion Eppes Moss, passed away on November 22, 2017 in Athens. Catharene graduated from Athens High School, class of 1948, and married Thomas James Woods Junior, in Athens in 1949. They lived in the cities of Athens, Atlanta, and Jackson, Georgia and in Long...

Nov 19, 2017

Nancy Bradberry Freeman, 78 of Arnoldsville, passed away November 19, 2017. She was the wife of the late, W.E. "Red" Freeman and daughter of Virginia S. Melton. Graveside services are November 21, 2017 2:00pm Tuesday at Athens Memory Gardens with Pastor Steve Stringham officiating. The family with gather at the funeral home Tuesday prior to the service from 12:00pm to...

Nov 17, 2017

Mitchell "Mitch" Alonzo Moore, age 53, of Watkinsville, Georgia, passed away November 17, 2017 at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital, Atlanta, Georgia. Mitch was born January 1, 1964 in Sumter, South Carolina to the late Carol Ann (Mathis) and John Moore. Mitch is survived by his loving wife, Jamie (Specht) Moore, son John Austin Moore, daughter Ashley Lynn Moore, brother Michael "Mike"...

Nov 16, 2017

Frances Dotson Allen Bowers, 80, joined loved ones in Heaven Thursday, November 16, 2017. A native of Athens, GA, Fran was the daughter of the late Homer C. Dotson and Sylvia P. Dotson. She was preceded in death by her son, Donny Allen; grandson, Ty Reed; husband, Tom E. Bowers, and Asa Lee Allen, her first husband and father of...

Nov 16, 2017

Charles Wilmer Carter was born December 7, 1925 in Winterville, Georgia to Shelton Thomas Carter and Eddie Mae Johnson Carter. He died at home Thursday, November 16, 2017, a few weeks short of his 92nd birthday. He attended Gaines Elementary School and graduated from Winterville High School. Charles was proud of his service in World War II, where he served...

Nov 15, 2017

Willie R. "Billy" Porterfield, 90, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather passed away peacefully on November 15, 2017. Born on April 4, 1927 to Leona Maxey & Henry "Babe" Porterfield, he is survived by his wife of 69 years, Juanita Hammond Porterfield. He was a lifelong resident of Watkinsville, Ga. A loving and generous man, he gave of his time,...

Nov 14, 2017

Milton Youngsett Dendy, 102, of Athens, passed away on Tuesday, November 14, 2017. He was born on May 17, 1915, to Thomas Youngsett and Ariebelle Carnes Dendy, in Marshall County, Alabama. Milton grew up on the family farm with brothers Floyd and Troy and attended schools close to home. Milton met Dorothy Nelson at a cousin's house in 1938. They...

Nov 14, 2017

Wade Bowden, 49, died November 14, 2017. Survivors include his wife, Lynnette; four children, Sierra, Peyton, Elijah and Cooper. Private services will be held. Lord and Stephens, WEST, is in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com

Nov 14, 2017

Robbie J.W. Lewis of Athens, Ga., passed away at St. Mary's Hospital in Athens, GA., on November 14, 2017 after a long battle with an autoimmune disease. The wife of David F. Lewis from Decatur, Ga., was 66 years young. She was born in Atlanta, Ga., on December 4th, 1950. Her now deceased parents were Eugene F. Whitehead from Atlanta,...

Nov 13, 2017

Born June 11, 1926, in Colbert Georgia, died November 13, 2017, Bishop Georgia, at 91 years young. His father was M.E. Hammond, mother was Mamie Lou Normand of Colbert Georgia. Verner served honorably in the Merchant Marines in WWII. He was a member and Deacon of Popular Springs Baptist Church, a loving husband, wonderful father, grandfather, great grandfather, and great...

Nov 12, 2017

Richard Clarence Hindt, age 76, of Athens, Georgia, passed away at his home on November 12, 2017. Richard, known as "Rich" by his family and "Dick" to his friends, was born on July 9, 1941 in Adrian, MN to Raymond and Jeanetta Hindt. He grew up on a farm in Worthington, MN, along with his brother and six sisters. He...