OBITUARIES

Sep 8, 2016

Carl Lee Epps, 84, went home to be with the LORD, September 8, 2016. Born in Clarke County, he was a son of the late Willie Richard and Frances Dover Epps and preceded in death by his siblings, Parks (Mary) Epps and Edna (Guy) Rogers. Mr. Epps served with the US Navy during the Korean Conflict and was retired from...

Sep 6, 2016

John Terrell (Terry) Chandler, 68, died September 6, 2016. Born Jully 5, 1948, he was the son of the late John Henry Chandler and Quilla Mae Bray Chandler. He worked as a front end man for 42 years at Whelchel Alignment and Brakes. He was preceded in death by his wife Dianne Bonner Chandler. Survivors include one son, Johnny Chandler,...

Sep 5, 2016

LaVerne Frances Wellens Marshall, passed away at St. Mary's Hospice House in Watkinsville, Georgia, on September 5, 2016, following a courageous battle with Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, a rare neurological disorder. The daughter of Theodore R. and Frances L. Wellens, she was born on February 22, 1935 in Montgomery County, Maryland, and lived there until she left to attend and graduate from...

Sep 4, 2016

Mark Everett Fite, born January 18, 1924, the youngest of six children, to Joe and Dora Fite at their family farm in Nunley, Arkansas, died September 4, 2016. He was married for over 67 years to Patty Sue (Hensley) from the nearby community of Eagleton, Ark. Mark and Pat have three children and five grandsons. They have made their home...

Sep 4, 2016

Jo Anne Dickerson, 84 of Hull, passed away September 4, 2016. She was the daughter of the late, Robert & Zella Fleeman. She was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church and was retired after over 35 years with General Times. Mrs. Dickerson was preceded in death by Husband, Lonnie Dickerson; brothers, Robert & Johnny Fleeman; sister, Martha Stewart; grandson,...

Sep 2, 2016

Betty Rush Tate DeLorme, of Milledge Circle, Athens, Georgia, died September 1, 2016. She was the oldest daughter of the late Melvin Greyson Tate, Sr. and the late Esther Hammett Tate, and the stepdaughter of the late Mary Jim Horton Tate. She was preceded in death by her only brother, Melvin Greyson Tate, Jr. Ms. DeLorme was born in Greenwood,...

Sep 2, 2016

Todd Motter Miller, age 84, of Athens, GA, devoted husband, loving father, and follower of Christ, died September 2, 2016 after a long illness. He was beloved by his family for his generosity, hearty laugh and quick wit. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Vernie; brother and sister-in-law, Ralph and Janie Miller, Raleigh, NC; son and...

Sep 1, 2016

Mary B. Pharr, 85, of Athens, GA, died peacefully on September 1, 2016. She was born in Forsythe County, educated in Gwinnett County schools, and graduated from Dacula High School. Upon graduation, she immediately went to work with GMAC in Atlanta. In 1949, she was baptized at Ivy Creek Baptist Church. She remained true to her Baptist faith for the...

Sep 1, 2016

Donald A. Dressel, Sr. of Comer, GA passed away on Thursday September 1st, 2016 at the age of 83. Don battled cancer with his family and friends at his side. Throughout, he showed an amazing balance of grace and grit, living life to the fullest for several years longer than expected before God called him home. Don spent his childhood...

Sep 1, 2016

Katherine Sims Burrell, age 97, went to be with her Lord and Savior on September 1, 2016, after a short illness. Her strong faith in Jesus Christ gave her the strength to persevere through the challenges of old age. Born in Oglethorpe County, GA., to the late Charles Emory Sims and Harriet (Hattie) Whitehead Sims. She was preceded in death...

Aug 31, 2016

John S. Waters, 74, of Athens, loving husband, father, grandfather, and coach passed away on August 31, 2016. Born March 7, 1942 to J.S. and Evelyn Waters in Reidsville, GA. He graduated from Claxton High School as a three sport letterman. He later earned B.S. and M. Ed. Degrees, as well as two athletic letters, from Georgia Southern University. In...

Aug 30, 2016

Mamie Sue Roberts Chandler, 83, of Danielsville, passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2016. Born in Comer, she was the daughter of the late John David Roberts and Anna Dove Roberts. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Howard J. Chandler. Survivors include her children, Wayne (Lydia) Chandler and Stacy (Andrea) Chandler; siblings, Louise Hardeman...

Aug 30, 2016

Dallas Glen Gose passed away on August 30, 2016 in Commerce, Georgia. Dallas was born on December 2, 1930 in Monroe Michigan, the son of Glen and Ethel (Owen) Gose, originally of Union County, Tennessee. Dallas graduated from Monroe High School and subsequently joined the armed forces in the Korean War. Upon his return home, Dallas completed a degree in...

Aug 28, 2016

In early 1956, two young people named Judie Smith and Bill Wright were married with all the hope and joy that goes with true love. Bill a sailor from Jackson Georgia, who served in the Korean War, and his beloved Judie, of Conyers, Georgia, were blessed by their loved ones including Bill's mother, Gertrude Rowlenson Wright, now deceased, and Bill's...

Aug 28, 2016

Thomas Johnson, 76, of Athens, died Sunday, August 28, 2016. Tom was born in Coshocton, Ohio to the late Arthur and Lucille Johnson. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his siblings, James Johnson, Fredrick Johnson, Cora Thornsley, Pat Laffertty, Paul Johnson, Arthur Johnson, and infant sister Joanne Johnson. He is survived by his wife, Ana...

Aug 27, 2016

Jimmy E. Pridgen, Sr. (September 1, 1945) met Jesus and began his dance on streets of gold Saturday, August 27, 2016. Jimmy is survived by his wife of 5 years, Karen Pridgen of Comer, GA; his daughter, Lisa and husband, Jim Carpenter; his son, Jay Pridgen and wife, Sonja of Hull, Ga; his siblings, Margaret (Sezai) Gursel, Sam (Brenda) Pridgen...

Aug 27, 2016

Aug 26, 2016

Henry "Coot" C. Smith, 88, of Athens, died Friday, August 26, 2016. Born May 21, 1928 in Stephens, GA, he was the son of the late George G. Smith and May Belle Hargrove Smith. Mr. Smith was the owner-manager of the Alps Road BP service station and owner of several real-estate properties in the Athens Area. He served in the...

Aug 25, 2016

Jean M. Snelling, 88, died August 25, 2016. Born in St. Petersburg, FL, she was the daughter of the late Lyle W. and Ethel Carroll McClung and was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, A. Harold Snelling, Jr. A longtime resident of Albany, GA, she moved to Athens 2 years ago to live with her daughter. She...

Aug 25, 2016

Jayce Ryan Gross, of Hull, died Thursday, August 25, 2016. He is survived by his parents, Amber Janette Goode and Jason Edward Gross, siblings, Alexis Gross, Jaydn Gross, and Savannah McDaniel, and grandparents, Kim Goode and Mike Lollis, and Willie and Beth Porter. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday, August 28th from 1-2:00 P.M. Graveside service...