OBITUARIES

Jan 27, 2017

William Clarke Gabriel, 77, of Comer died Friday, January 27, 2017. Born in Athens to the late Rube and Lizzy Mae Carter Gabriel, William worked for Athens Clarke County as an electrician and was an elder at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Lexington for over 50 years. In addition to his parents, William is preceded in death by his...

Jan 26, 2017

Wayne Andrew Crider, 65, husband of Carolyn Crider, died Thursday, January 26, 2017. Born in Cobb County, he was the son of the late Aries and Doris Porter Crider. He was the former owner of Colbert Ace Hardware. He served in the US Marines during the Vietnam Conflict and was a member of Rogers Baptist Church. He was a loving...

Jan 26, 2017

Dennis Keith Adams Sr., 65, of Lexington, died Thursday, January 26, 2017. Born in Athens to the late Cecil and Agnes Jones Adams, he is survived by his life partner, Janet Cole, children, Carol (Lee) Jordan and Dennis Keith Adams Jr., brother, Stan Adams, grandchildren, Ryan (Laura) Phillips, Dustin (Rachel) Phillips, Dylan Phillips, Austin (Alexandra) Adams, Blake Adams, and Evan...

Jan 26, 2017

Donald Winn Seagraves, Jr., 58, died January 26, 2017. A native of Eufala, AL, he was a son of the late Melissa Seagraves and Donald Winn Seagraves, Sr. Donald worked in electrical sales for many years with Englewood, Allphase, J&S Electric, C.E.D., Thomas & Betts of Memphis and most recently, Georgia Metals in Danielsville. He was a single parent most...

Jan 25, 2017

Martha Jo Lowe (MJ) of Statesboro, Ga died peacefully at Eagle Health Center on January 25, 2017. Born in Washington, Georgia on January 5, 1943, Ms. Lowe was the daughter of the late Joe and Hilda Stokely Lowe of Crawford. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lt. James Milton Albright. Ms. Lowe attended Oglethorpe County High School, Emory...

Jan 24, 2017

Olin Cecil Smith, 88, went home January 24, 2017. Born in Crawford County, GA, he was a son of the late Yancey D. and Roberta Bowden Smith. Mr. Smith received his Bachelors and Masters degree from the University of Georgia and was retired as acting head of Farm Management with the Cooperative Extension Service following 34 years of service. He...

Jan 23, 2017

Mary Lillian Faulkner Randall, 84, moved from her home in Watkinsville, GA to her heavenly home on Monday, January 23, 2017. She was a native of Madison County, GA and graduated from Colbert High School in 1949. She was the daughter of the late Edgar Lee Faulkner and Clyde Emma Kincaid Faulkner. She was preceded in death by her husband...

Jan 23, 2017

Bobbie Jean Jones Foote, 76, died Jan. 23, 2017. Born in Athens, she was preceded in death by her parents, daughter, Mildred Cade and husband. Survivors include her daughter: Connie (Vurnis) Cade Wilbert of Athens, son, Robert Cade of TN; one half sister: ; two half brothers and grandson: Jody Moffett. Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 28, 2017...

Jan 23, 2017

William Stanley Fricks, 64, died Monday, January 23, 2017. A native of Toccoa, he was the son of the late Cline Thomas Fricks, Sr. and Vivian Maxine Fricks. Stan was a longtime baseball coach and teacher. He had served as head baseball coach in Rockmart, Rockdale, most recently retiring after 15 years as teacher and head coach from The Oconee...

Jan 21, 2017

Louise B. Griffith, 88, of Crawford, peacefully passed away January 20, 2017 at Quiet Oaks Nursing Home in Crawford, GA. A native of Oglethorpe County, Mrs. Griffith was the daughter of the late Sam and Sara Brooks and was preceded in death by her husband, J. W. "Jake" Griffith, son, Buddy Griffith, brother and sister, John Brooks and Polly Wilson...

Jan 20, 2017

Joyce Wood Watson Maddox, 70, of Hull, passed away Friday, January 20, 2017. Born in Union Point, she was the daughter of the late Will Wood and Norma Patton Wood. Mrs. Maddox was a member of Arcade Community Baptist Church, but lived most of her life in Hull as a homemaker. She enjoyed singing, shopping, camping and doing word searches....

Jan 20, 2017

Jan 20, 2017

Jack E. Evans, 81, of Winterville, died Friday, January 20, 2017. Jack was born in Hart County to the late Gordon M. Evans and Belle Temple Evans. Jack served in the United States Army and later went on to work with Reliance Electric where he retired from after 30+ years. Mr. Evans was a member of Whitehall Baptist Church. He...

Jan 19, 2017

Prominent Athens physician and highly decorated World War II pilot Orlan Vincent Wade Masters, 96, died Wednesday, January 18 at home, surrounded by loving family, following a very brief illness. Visitation will be Friday, January 20, at 6:00 pm at home, with memorial service at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Athens, on Saturday at 11:00 am. Reception following. As former Deputy Chief-of-Staff...

Jan 18, 2017

Teddy Lee Shanks, beloved husband, father and friend, passed away on Wednesday, January 18th, 2017 at his home in Watkinsville, GA, after a long illness. Ted was born August 15, 1945, in West Helena, AR to Johnny and Vera Robertson Shanks, the third of six children: Bobby, Barbara, Teddy, Dianne, Carol, and Danny. He was a 1963 graduate of Rockmart...

Jan 17, 2017

Dr. Timothy Harden Jr., 92, of Athens, passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2017. As a loving father, an outstanding citizen, patriot, and prominent physician, he exemplified the "greatest generation." Born in Macon, GA, he was the son of Dr. Timothy Harden Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Stubbs Harden. Dr. Harden was an Eagle Scout and graduated from Lanier High School for...

Jan 16, 2017

James Thomas Kiney, age 92, of Winterville, Georgia, passed away on January 16, 2017. Born in Trenton, New Jersey to parents William A. Kiney and Elizabeth O'Donovan, Jim was one of four children. Preceding him in death are his parents, brother William Kiney, sister Marie Daly, brother Joseph Kiney and son Peter Vignes Kiney. Jim is survived by children Kathy...

Jan 16, 2017

Warren Coleman Leamon, 78, of Athens GA passed away peacefully, Saturday January 14th, in his home. A requiem mass in his honor will be held at the UGA Catholic Center, 1344 South Lumpkin Avenue Athens, on Friday January 27th at 11am. Burial will follow at Winterville Cemetery. Chickens roamed in the yard as Warren was born on his family dining...

Jan 16, 2017

We sorrowfully announce the death of Barbara Ferguson Barton, 81, of Winterville, GA on January 16, 2017. Barbara is preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Harold Grady Barton. Barbara is survived by her three children and their families, Mike Barton (Debbie) of St Louis, MO and children Matt Barton and Katie Hope, Russell Barton(Kathy) of Alvaton, KY...

Jan 16, 2017

Mary Bianchi, 73, of Danielsville, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2017. Born in Tallahassee, she was the daughter of the late A.D. Hewett and Mary Moody Hewett. Mrs. Bianchi worked part-time for the Madison County Library, and was a member of Community Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband of over 50 years, Cedrick Bianchi; three children, James Bianchi (Lissa), Chrissy...