OBITUARIES

Mar 23, 2017

Minnie Lee Epps, 83, died March 23, 2017. A native of Colbert, GA, she was a daughter of the late L.C. and Lillian Norman Black and was preceded in death by her siblings, J.C. Black, Verilyn Garrett, Marie Patton and Jessie Simmons. Funeral services will be Saturday, March 25, 2017 at 2:00 PM at the chapel of Lord and Stephens,...

Mar 22, 2017

Michael Wayne Dunn, 64, husband of Joan Watson Dunn, died Wednesday, March 22, 2017. A native of Bloomington, IL, he was the son of the late Bill Dunn and Ada Marie Thompson Dunn. Mr. Dunn retired from the IRS after 27 years and served in the US Army. He was a member of Grace Fellowship Church . Survivors in addition...

Mar 22, 2017

Robert Eugene Sanders, 86, husband of Marion Eloise Perry Sanders, died Wednesday, March 22, 2017. Born in Oglethorpe County he was the son of the late Thomas "Tommy" Sanders and Nancy Elizabeth Andrews Sanders. Robert retired from Dairy Pak/Champion as a truck driver after 42 years and served as an Oglethorpe County Sheriff Deputy for 47 years. He was a...

Mar 22, 2017

The family of Donald Jackson Edwards (81) said goodbye to their family patriarch Wednesday, March 22nd after a short battle with pneumonia. Mr. Edwards of Watkinsville, Georgia, originally from Meridian, Mississippi, is survive by his wife of 52 years, Vivian Bond Edwards of Watkinsville, Georgia, a daughter, Misty Edwards Alfonso of Winder, Georgia and daughter, Melody Edwards Knight of Rutledge,...

Mar 21, 2017

Jeanette (Janett) Anderson Gibbs, a well-respected home economist, travel guide, humanitarian and volunteer peacefully passed to the spiritual realm on March 21, 2017. Born on March 4, 1922 in Hazlehurst, Mississippi, Jeanette was the daughter of the late Thurston and Betty Anderson. Following her graduation from Hazlehurst High School, Jeanette received a B.S. and M.S. degree in Home Economics from...

Mar 21, 2017

Maxine H. Rogers, 86, wife of Cliff Rogers, died Tuesday, March 21, 2017. A native of Rabun County, she was the daughter of the late Walter C. Hollifeld and Annie Smith Hollifeld. She graduated from Rabun Gap Nacoochee School and worked at K-Mart until her retirement. She was a member of Mars Hill Baptist Church for 47 years where she...

Mar 21, 2017

Vivian Sewell Oglesby, 95, of Danielsville, died Tuesday, March 21, 2017. She was born in Lavonia to the late John Thomas and Martha Zona Whiting Sewell. Vivian worked as a case worker for DFACS. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Leslie E. Oglesby, her six brothers and sisters, and a grandson, Matt Oglesby....

Mar 20, 2017

Mamie Lettie Pledger, 100, died Monday, March 20, 2017. A native of Franklin, County, she was the daughter of the late John Dillard Davison and Dora King Davison. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hugh James Pledger; brothers and sisters: Cora Davison Brooks, Lela Davison Cole, Jessie Davison Coile, Sadie Davison Christy, Louis Davison Autlman, Jim Davison, Alvin...

Mar 19, 2017

Charles F. "Alex" Alexander, 74, of Athens, formerly Richmond, VA passed away Sunday, March 19, 2017. Born in Maynard, Massachusetts, he was the son of the late Charles J. Alexander and Lillian Mary Alexander. A veteran of the USAF, Mr. Alexander was retired from Sun Chemical Corporation in Richmond, VA. Survivors include his two daughters, Jeannine Alexander (Donald Leo) and...

Mar 19, 2017

Henrietta Hobbs Stacks, 96, of Crawford, passed away Sunday, March 19, 2017. A native of Oglethorpe County, Mrs. Stacks was the daughter of the late John H. Hobbs and Eulalia Tiller Hobbs. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, McLin P. "Mack" Stacks and her brother, Charles Hobbs. She was a longtime member of...

Mar 18, 2017

Ronnie S. Thomas passed away Saturday with his family by his side. He was loved by his family as a man of great character, an inspirational father, a dear friend and good neighbor. He was blessed to call Oconee home since his birth and enjoyed time with his family, friends and neighbors. Ronnie was preceded in death by his bride...

Mar 18, 2017

Sammy L. Woods Jr., 84, of Stephens, passed away Saturday, March 18, 2017. Born in Oglethorpe County, he was the son of the late Sammy L. Woods Sr. and Mary Frances Norman Woods. Mr. Woods retired from Chicopee and Synthetic Industries. He enjoyed gospel singing with the Shiloh Gospel Group, hunting and fishing. In addition to his parents, he was...

Mar 18, 2017

Mary Anne Bittner Kenner, beloved mother, grandmother, wife, pioneer, nurse, advocate, teacher and friend to countless generations of humans, and living creatures great and small, passed away peacefully on the rainy morning of Saturday, March 18 at Highland Hills. We are all blessed to have received her expert care, wise compassion, zest for living, inspiring vision and beautiful love. Surrounded...

Mar 17, 2017

Virginia Ann O'Kelley, 78, of Comer, passed away Friday, March 17, 2017. Born in Arnoldsville, she was the daughter of the late Ralph Norman and Xaver Dudley Norman. Mrs. O'Kelley was an employee of the Comer News/Danielsville Monitor for 30 years. She was a member of Collier Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...

Mar 17, 2017

Danny Crider, 63, passed away March 17, 2017. A native of Newnan, GA, he was a lifelong resident of the state of Georgia. He lived in the Athens area since 2005, having moved from Conyers. He was preceded in death by his parents, Palmer Clone and Lillie Mae McAlpin Crider, and a sister, Lynda Adcock of Senoia, GA. Danny was...

Mar 14, 2017

Alice Faye Herring, 73, of Colbert, passed away following an extended illness on Tuesday, March 14, 2017. Born in Alabama on May 27, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Sam Scoggins and Rhoda Myers Scoggins. Mrs. Herring was a homemaker, wonderful wife, and loving mother and grandmother. She was also an artist and awesome cook. In addition to...

Mar 13, 2017

James Edward Toole (Jimmy), 80, beloved father resident of Danielsville, GA passed away on Monday, March 13th at his home following complications from a stroke. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at 1:00 pm at Lord and Stephens, Danielsville with Wade Dixon officiating. The family will receive friends Tuesday, March 14, 2017 from 2:00 until 4:00 pm...

Mar 13, 2017

Mar 10, 2017

Dr. Claude R. Miller, Jr, resident of Athens, Georgia, born June 26, 1941 in Augusta, Georgia passed away with his family by his side on March 10, 2017. He was the son of the late Vera Horne Miller and the late Claude Roger Miller, Sr. of Augusta, GA. After graduating high school from Richmond Academy in 1959, Claude joined the...

Mar 10, 2017

Oline Coile Morris, 91, of Danielsville, passed away Friday, March 10, 2017. Born in Comer, she was the daughter of the late James Burley "JB" Coile and Corine Moon Coile. Mrs. Morris was a resident of the Meadow Community and a member of Meadow Baptist Church for many years. More recently and for over 60 years, she was a member...