Loy Hayes
Mar 26, 2017
Loy Archie Hayes of Cheverly, Maryland entered into heaven on Sunday, March 26, 2017 after an extended illness. He was 81 years old. Reverend Hayes was a native of Athens, Georgia and attended Winterville High School. He received a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Georgia and a Master of Theology from Candler School of Theology, Emory University....
Darlene Dunn Barstow
Mar 26, 2017
Darlene "Dolly" Dunn Barstow, 74, of Micanopy, FL, was surrounded by her family as she peacefully passed away on March 26, 2017 at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital in Athens, GA. She was preceded in death by Alma Darlene Garrett Dunn of Greenville, SC (mother); Carey Ison Dunn of Greenville, SC (father); and Neal Carey Dunn of Statesboro, GA (brother). She...
Michael Raymond Blanton
Mar 25, 2017
Michael Raymond Blanton, 62, of Athens, Georgia passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2017 in Athens. The family will receive visitors at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, March 29 at First Baptist Church of Athens. The funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. with the Pastor John Woodall, Dr. Michael D. Shaffer and Pastor Paul Baxley officiating followed by a...
Larry R Hefner
Mar 24, 2017
Larry R. Hefner, 82 of Athens, a good and faithful servant of Jesus Christ, loving husband and caring father, passed away March 24, 2017. He was the son of the late, Joseph Paul & Grace Hefner; he was also preceded in death by brothers, Jerry & Phillip Hefner; sisters, Mary & Debbie Hefner. Memorial Service Saturday April 8, 2017 4:00pm...
Sally Upchurch
Mar 24, 2017
Sally Nash Upchurch, 86, of Athens, died March 24, 2017. A native and lifelong resident of Athens, she was a daughter of the late Luther J. and Florrie Reeves Nash. She was preceded in death by a brother, Luther J. Nash, Jr, sister, Winifred Hunter Byrd, and was the widow of Charles L. Upchurch, II. Mrs. Upchurch enjoyed working in...
Michael Allen Turner Sr
Mar 23, 2017
Michael Allen Turner, Sr. passed away on March 23, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. He was born in Atlanta, Georgia on November 13 and was a graduate of Gordon High School in Decatur and Georgia State University in Atlanta. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. In 1970 he married Barbara Aguilar of Sierra Vista, Arizona, whom...
Emmett Marion Whelchel
Mar 23, 2017
Emmett Marion Whelchel, 82, husband of the late Betty Underwood Whelchel, died Thursday, March 23, 2017. A native of Woodstock, GA, he was the son of the late Ernest Whelchel and Bertha Bruce Whelchel and brother to the late Evelyn Kitchens and Francis Foote. He was retired from the Athens Transit System as a bus driver. Survivors include his children:...
Minnie Lee Epps
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,...
Robert Eugene Sanders
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...
Donald Jackson Edwards
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,...
Michael Wayne Dunn
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...
Maxine H. Rogers
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...
Vivian Oglesby
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....
Janett Anderson Gibbs
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...
Mamie Lettie (Davison) Pledger
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...
Charles Frank "Alex" Alexander
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...
Henrietta Lois (Hobbs) Stacks
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...
Mary Ann Kenner
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...
Ronald Shannon Thomas
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...
Sammy L. Woods Jr
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...