Carl Jackson Hanes
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...
Karen Regina Adams
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...
Joseph Daniel Jeter
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...
Willis Runell Baker
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...
Rosa Ellen (Craft) Luke
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....
James Potochnic
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...
Mary Kim (Hammond) Duckworth
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...
Bob Norris
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...
David L. Roberts
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...
Thomas Marion Brooks
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...
Thomas Raymond Boyd
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,...
O'asha Forshee
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...
Jason Michael Franklin
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,...
Barbara Ann Ayer
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...
Joe Boyd Christian
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...
Reba Freeman Daniel
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...
Nadine D. Hallman
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...
Lynn Claudette Cruickshank
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...
Sarah Janet Jordan
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)...
Jeffrey Huff
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