OBITUARIES

Oct 4, 2017

Rose Mary Scaife Avants, entered Heaven Wednesday, October 4, 2017. She died peacefully at her home surrounded by her family. She was born September 23, 1938 in Marvell, Arkansas. She was the daughter of the late John William Scaife and Lena King Scaife. She was also preceded in death by her brother, John Scaife. Rose Mary is survived by her...

Sep 29, 2017

Wayne Gordon Gaddis, 73, passed away Friday, September 29, 2017. A lifelong resident of Athens, he was a son of the late Howard Gaddis and Mattie Parish Gaddis. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Bill and James Gaddis; one sister, Lavonia Horton and one granddaughter, Abigail Chambers. Survivors include three children and their...

Sep 28, 2017

Eva Christopher Carson, age 83, of Watkinsville, Georgia passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2017. She was the daughter of the late Inus Franklin and Evie Mae Christopher. Eva was the widow of the late Neal Carson. She was a homemaker and a member of Antioch Christian Church. Survivors include two daughters, Julia Ann Powell (Wayne) and Stacey Randall (Randy),...

Sep 27, 2017

Willie Viola Crawford, beloved matriarch and God's true light on Earth, passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2017. Born in Thompson, GA, she was the daughter of Tommie and Bessie Mae Doster. In addition to her parents, treasured friends and family too numerous to name, Willie was preceded in death by her son, Michael Lee Barnett, daughter, Debora Ann Barber, brother,...

Sep 26, 2017

Carolyn Gann Taylor, 73 of Athens, passed away September 25, 2017. She was the daughter of the late, Woody & Lucille Gann, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Edward L. Taylor. Mrs. Taylor was a member of Oconee Street United Methodist Church. Graveside services are Thursday September 28, 2017 1:15pm at Athens Memory Gardens with Rev. Johnny...

Sep 26, 2017

Chris Hull Edwards, 60, of Stockbridge, passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2017. Born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, he was the son of Roger Edwards and Retta Frazier Edwards. Chris loved fishing, riding his motorcycle, good jokes, music and playing bass guitar. He was especially proud of his past as a Crane Operator. Most importantly, Chris remained faithful and had a...

Sep 22, 2017

Gayle "Maw Maw" Irene Thomas, 64 of Winterville, passed away September 22, 2017. She was the daughter of the late, George Franklin & Mary Long Russell; she was also preceded in death by a brother and sister. No services will be held at this time. Survivors include: Husband of 48 years, James E. Thomas; son and daughter, Jimmy (Sonya) Thomas...

Sep 22, 2017

Norman Mike Kennon, 89, lifelong resident of Athens, Georgia died peacefully on September 22, 2017 surrounded by his beloved family. Mike is survived by his wife of 64 years, Nancy Whitworth, his daughter Kathleen Kennon Foster (Gary), and son David M. Kennon (Kathy). His legacy includes grandchildren Abigail Foster, Kelsie Kennon, Alice Davis (Chris), Nora Coker (Chris), Caroline Foster, Lauren...

Sep 21, 2017

William Marks "Will" Towles, III, 40, died Thursday, September 21, 2017. Born in Athens, GA on February 3, 1977, Will grew up in Snellville and graduated from Brookwood High School. Prior to college he was a member of the Spirit of Atlanta Drum and Bugle Corps. He was a graduate of Valdosta State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Business...

Sep 20, 2017

Brian Ronald Martin Sr. 73, of Athens, GA passed away suddenly on Monday, September 18th, 2017. Although sudden, it wasn't entirely unexpected because he was in end stage renal failure for some time. If you knew Brian, you knew he did not want a fuss or anything fancy to mark his passing. He was excited for the next stage in...

Sep 20, 2017

Van W. Landers, 94, died September 20, 2017. A native of High Shoals, GA, he was a son of the late Charles Otto and Myrt Anthony Landers. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Louise Landers; two daughters, Julie Griffeth and Kim Moore; grandson, Marshall Fuqua; four brothers and one sister. Mr. Landers was a resident for...

Sep 19, 2017

Polly Newton White, daughter of deceased parents Bob and Charlotte Newton of Maxeys, GA, died on Tuesday, September 19, after a lifelong battle with myotonic dystrophy. She graduated from Oglethorpe County High School in 1984 and attended Reinhardt College. Polly was married to Thomas White in December 1986, and they have resided in Arcade GA for the last 20 years....

Sep 18, 2017

Visitation Details

Saturday, September 23rd, 2017, Trinity Lutheran Church

Service Details

Saturday, September 23rd, 2017 2:00pm, Trinity Lutheran Church

Sep 18, 2017

Mr. Charles Edward Tittle, Jr, 70 of Colbert, GA, passed away September 18, 2017. He was the son of the late, Charles E. & Mae Sue Tittle, Sr.; also preceded in death by his brothers, James "Jimmy" Anthony Tittle and Randy Tittle. Memorial Service is Saturday September 23, 2017 5:00pm at Gilead Baptist Church located at 42 Booger Hill Road...

Sep 18, 2017

Fred Hamilton "Uncle Jack" Wheless, 95, died Monday, September 18, 2017. A native of Crawford, he was the son of the late Henry Lafayette Wheless and Siddie Belle Bridges Wheless. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by seven siblings: Claude Eberhardt, Ruby Turner, Edna Bridges, Henrietta Bryan, Mae Tiller, Julia Walton, Johnny Wheless and Dot Wilder....

Sep 17, 2017

Catherine Elizabeth (Howell) Norris AUGUSTA - Now abide faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love, 1 Corinthians 13:13. By God's grace and the faithful testimony of her life, we had blessings beyond measure bestowed upon us simply by having had Catherine in our lives. For she was truly the sweetest person we have ever known....

Sep 17, 2017

Debora Ann Barnett Barber went home to be with the Lord on September 17, 2017. Debora is survived by her mother Willie Crawford and two brothers, Dennis and Eddie Barnett Sr.. Debora was preceded in death by her father, Perry Barnett and brothers, Pete, Randy Sr. and Michael Barnett. Debora was married to Jerry Barber and had one child, Christy...

Sep 16, 2017

Robert "Red" Lamar Cunningham, 68, died September 16, 2017. A lifelong resident of this area, he was a son of the late Mary Elizabeth Elder and James David Cunningham. He was also preceded in death by three brothers, Kenneth, Stanley and Cary Cunningham. Mr. Cunningham retired from Athens-Clarke County School District and was an avid Georgia Bulldogs fan. Funeral services...

Sep 16, 2017

Dorothy Ann Gorman, 85, of Maxeys, Georgia, died Saturday, September 16, 2017 at St. Mary's Hospice House in Athens, Georgia. Dorothy Ann Yantz was born in Flush, Kansas to the late Ben and Albertha Yantz. After the unexpected death of her father in 1942, Dorothy moved to Manhattan, Kansas with her mother and younger sisters. Her older brother Bill Yantz...

Sep 15, 2017

Roy Thomas Hilley Jr., 70, of Lexington, passed away Friday, September 15, 2017. Born in Athens, he was a son of the late Roy Thomas Hilley Sr. and Betty Jean Arnold Hilley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, David Hilley. Survivors include three children, Lisa Turrill, Penny Brinkley and Todd Hilley; one brother,...