OBITUARIES

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...

Jan 15, 2017

Billy McCarty, age 77, husband of Shirley Logan McCarty for 53 years, died Sunday, January 15, 2017 at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital. Born in Madison County, he was the son of the late Bennie and Montez Herring McCarty. Mr. McCarty served in the Army Reserves and was a lifetime member of Colbert First Baptist Church. He retired from the United...

Jan 13, 2017

Larry Wayne Tucker, 72, of Jefferson, died Friday, January 13, 2017. Born in Winterville, GA, Tucker, was the son of the late Maryland Alfred Tucker and Addie Cape Tucker. He was a licensed Physical Engineer, having retired from Jordon, Jones and Goulding Engineering and was also a musician. He was a Vietnam veteran having served in the US Army. Survivors...

Jan 12, 2017

Joe Yeatts peacefully passed away Thursday, January 12th after a brief illness. He was brorn in Burkeville, VA, the son of Joseph Yeatts and Nanny Maude Hamlett. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1950-54 and, with the help of the GI Bill, graduated from the University of Florida. He is survived by his wife Lillian, son Steve, three...

Jan 12, 2017

Eloise Combs Cartee Judd, 82, of Maxeys, passed away Thursday, January 12, 2017. Born in Miami, she was the daughter of the late Walter H. Combs, Jr. and Alma Sculthorpe Combs. Mrs. Judd was a 50 year member of the Order of the Eastern Star. She enjoyed flowers, gardening and studying her Bible. In addition to her parents, she was...

Jan 11, 2017

Alice M. Smith, 95 of Comer, passed away January 11, 2017. She was the daughter of the late, Dewey & Mamie Tolbert; she was also preceded in death by her husband, Bud Smith; sisters, Mildred Tolbert Christian and Leonia Anthony; also preceded by brothers, Carl Jackson Tolbert and Eugene Bryant Tolbert. Memorial Services are Friday 2:00pm January 13, 2017 at...

Jan 11, 2017

Mrs. Helen Edwards, 69, died January 11, 2017. The family will receive friends Sunday from 2:00 - 4:00 pm at the funeral home. Lord and Stephens, WEST, is in charge of arrangements.

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Sunday, January 15th, 2017 2:00pm - 4:00am, Lord and Stephens, WEST

Jan 11, 2017

Jewell Virginia Church, 79 lovingly known as "GJ" to her Grandchildren and family, as well as "Miss Jewell" to her many loyal customers and deli family at Hull, Ingles, ended her life here peacefully with her prayers answered, surrounded by family and closest friends. Born June 19, 1937 in Idabel Ok. and spent many years in Dallas Tx. Jewell moved...

Jan 11, 2017

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Friday, January 13th, 2017 6:00pm - 8:00pm, Lord and Stephens, WEST

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Saturday, January 14th, 2017 2:00pm, Lord and Stephens, WEST

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Oconee Hill Cemetery

Jan 9, 2017

Helen Hendrix Hale, of Athens, GA died in her home, surrounded by her family on January 8, 2017. Helen was 89 years old. Helen was predeceased by her husband of 70 years, William Harvey Hale, Jr. She is survived by her three children, Karen H Hankins, William H Hale III, and Kathleen Hale, all of Athens. She is also survived...

Jan 8, 2017

Jean M. Pettigrew, 20 year resident of Oconee County, peacefully passed away on Sunday morning with her loving husband of 73 years by her side. She had suffered a 13 year long battle with Alzheimer's disease. Jean was born in Pueblo, Colorado and graduated high school in Colorado Springs in 1943. That same fall she married Claude O. Pettigrew, of...

Jan 7, 2017

Robert "Bob" W. Strickland Watkinsville, GA Robert William Strickland was welcomed into the arms of Jesus early Sunday morning, January 8th, 2017. He was met there by his beloved wife, Rebecca Christopher Strickland, his parents Thurmond J. and Thelma Moseman Strickland and two sisters. Mr. Strickland retired in 1970 as Master Sergeant from the United States Air Force. In 1996,...

Jan 6, 2017

Charles Wendell Jay Sr., 90, peacefully passed away at home on January 5, 2017. Charles was born on August 23, 1926 in Tunnel Hill to Charlie and Lena Jay. He was predeceased by his only child, Charles Jay and his daughter-in-law Diane Jay, and is survived by his wife Ola Faye Jay, grandson and granddaughter-in-law Michael and Erin Jay, and...

Jan 6, 2017

Anita Smith Harris, born April 16, 1936, to George William and Beulah McClain Smith, passed away on Friday, January 6, 2017 following a brief period of declining health. Nita was a lifelong homemaker and partner, loving and nurturing to her family and friends. She was one of those very special people whose love and compassion was felt by everyone who...

Jan 6, 2017

James H. "Jimmy" Shivar, 89, passed away January 6, 2017. Jimmy was a son of the late James H., Sr. and Beulah Henson and was also preceded in death by one son, James "Jamie" H. Shivar, III; one brother and three sisters. Survivors include his wife of sixty-four years, Dot Shivar; son, David C (Beverly) Shivar; four grandchildren, Nathan (Shannon)...

Jan 5, 2017

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Sunday, January 8th, 2017 12:00pm - 2:00pm, Lord and Stephens, EAST

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Sunday, January 8th, 2017 3:00pm, Temple United Methodist Church Cemetery

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Temple United Methodist Church Cemetery

Jan 4, 2017

BullDawg Nation's bark just got a little more heavenly. Michael Woods, one of Athens' native sons, and arguably the greatest fan of all things UGA sports, was a larger-than-life presence known to all simply as "Big Dawg." Mr. Woods passed away Wednesday, January 4 at the age of 65. After serving his country in the Army, Mike went on to...

Jan 4, 2017

Claude Dean "Bill" Buice , 86, died January 4, 2017. Mr. Buice retired from General Motors after thirty years and worked for Athens Stonecasting for over sixteen years. He was a member of Lighthouse Church of God and was preceded in death by his first wife, Sara Still Buice and a son, Kenny Buice of Auburn. He was one of...

Jan 3, 2017

Arlen Maurice Johnson, Sr., 80, husband of Libby Fouche Johnson, died Monday, January 2, 2017. Born in Porterdale, GA, he was the son of the late Willie James Johnson and Rosie Nell Townsend Johnson. Arlen was also preceded in death by his first wife, Hazel Johnson and infant son, William Johnson. . He was the owner of Johnson Electric Supply...