Nov 19, 2016

Lula Florence Williams, 85, of Athens, passed away Saturday, November 19, 2016 after an extended illness; and is now in her Heavenly home rejoicing with family members and loved ones at her home coming. Born January 21, 1931 in Danielsville, she was the daughter of the late Clarence Milton Strickland and Mattie Elliese Conwell Strickland. Mrs. Williams was a loving...

Nov 17, 2016

Myrtle Joyce Gordon, 85, wife of the late Jestus Bond Gordon, died Thursday, November 17, 2016. Born in Athens, she was the daughter of the late Harvey and Chester Toney Brooks. She was a homemaker and member of Victory Baptist Church. In addition to her husband and parents she was preceded in death by her brothers: William Brooks and Claude...

Nov 16, 2016

James Jackson "Jack" Eades, 85, of Watkinsville, died November 16, 2016. A native of Oconee County, he was a son of the late Johnny Thaddeus and Annie Lou Huff Eades and was also preceded in death by his sister, Lourene Norton, and brothers, Eugene Eades and Rupert "Buster" Eades. Jack was retired as MSGT with the US Air Force following...

Nov 15, 2016

Sherrie Rena Wheeler, 46, of Athens, passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2016. Born in Athens, she was the daughter of Ronnie Douglas Wheeler and Gloria Ann Wheless George and Rick George. Sherrie was a 1988 graduate of Novato High School in Novato, California. She loved music, but most importantly, she loved her son, Jordan. Survivors in addition to her parents...

Nov 14, 2016

Ricky Paige Sweat, born in Alma, Georgia, died November 14, 2016 at the age of 60. He was preceded in death by his parents Lomis Paige and Annette McLean Sweat, and his sister Ann Sweat Sutter. He is survived by his wife Martha, sons Daniel (Meg) Sweat and Matthew (Sarah) Sweat, daughter Mallory Sweat, sister Susan (Tom) Sweat Gunby, grandchildren...

Nov 13, 2016

Nov 11, 2016

James "Jimmy" Clovis Collinsworth, 75, of Athens, died November 11, 2016. A native of Athens, he was the son of the late Orin Clovis and Bertha Lee Smith Collinsworth. He was also preceded in death by his brother Donald Lee Collinsworth and sister Sandra Ann Collinsworth. Jimmy was a longtime law enforcement officer, having served with the Athens Clarke County...

Nov 11, 2016

Robert Edward Colbert, son of John Gerald Colbert and Carrie Jane Anderson Colbert of Danbury, IA, born April 8, 1947 in Sioux City, Iowa, died Friday, November 11, 2016 at St. Mary's Hospice House in Bogart, Georgia after battling Muscular Dystrophy and Leukemia for several years. Bob was raised in Danbury, Iowa, and graduated from Maple Valley High School in...

Nov 11, 2016

Nov 10, 2016

Randall Mickley Tittle, 62, of Watkinsville, GA, passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2016. He was the husband of Beverly K Tittle. They shared 41 years of marriage together. Born in Athens, GA, he was proceeded in death by his parents, Charles "Charlie" E. Tittle, Sr. and Mae Sue Tittle. He had two brothers. The late James "Jimmy" Tittle and...

Nov 9, 2016

Jason Arnold, 41, died November 10, 2016 at Emory Research Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. Services will be held at Lord and Stephens East in Athens, Georgia on Sunday November 13, 2016. There will be a wake from 2-4pm and the funeral will be held in the chapel at 4pm. Jason Arnold was born October 6, 1975 in Augusta, Georgia to...

Nov 9, 2016

Mary Melissa Hawkins Seagraves, 80, a native of Athens, moved for the last time to join her husband Don and other loved ones who have gone before on November 9, 2016. Graveside services will be held at 4:00 on Friday, November 11, 2016 at historic Oconee Hill Cemetery. Rev. Mike Boatfield will officiate. Melissa was the oldest of three girls...

Nov 8, 2016

James (Jim) Todd O'Brien, 73, died Tuesday, November 8, 2016 in Athens, Georgia. He leaves his beloved wife of 52 years, Tommye Chittom O'Brien; daughter Shannon O'Brien Wilder; grandson Declan O'Brien Wilder; and close extended family Jim and Ellen Chittom of Watkinsville, GA; and Paul and Patsy Sullivan of Hattiesburg, MS. Born in Mullins, SC in 1943, he grew up...

Nov 8, 2016

Shirley Lee, 79, of Hull, passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2016. Born in Marlboro, SC, she was the daughter of the late Leo Pruitt and Elizabeth Jones. Mrs. Lee was affectionately known as "Lee-Lee" and "Granny". Shirley was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Survivors include her husband, Bill Lee, children, Jack (Kim) German and Jackie (David) Remine, all of...

Nov 8, 2016

Nov 7, 2016

William Ardell (Bill) Davis, 80, of Danielsville, Georgia, passed away in his sleep at home on November 7, 2016 after a long battle of Heart Disease and Cancer. He was born May 28, 1936 to Horace and Annie Mae Davis at Watson Mill. Ardell was extremely proud of his family. His Survivors include his wife Martha Nash Davis along with...

Nov 7, 2016

Terrell Cody Fowler, 59 of Danielsville, passed away November 7, 2016. He was the son of the late, Cody & Sarah Fowler and also preceded in death by his brother, Timothy Fowler. Funeral services are Thursday November 10, 2016 2:00pm at Lord & Stephens, Danielsville Chapel with Rev. Stan Hauntsman officiating. The family will visit at the funeral home Wednesday...

Nov 7, 2016

Shirley Jean Graves, 81 of Arnoldsville, GA, passed away November 7, 2016. She was the daughter of the late John T. & Lillian Haggard; she was also preceded in death by her husband, William Ross Graves, Sr; sister, Joyce Haggard Crumpton. Mrs. Graves was an avid UGA Bulldog Fan. She was a Danielsville and Athens, GA Eastern Star and a...

Nov 7, 2016

Frances Marie "Billie" Lyle, 87, passed away on Monday, November 7, 2016. Born in High Shoals, Georgia, she was the daughter of Luther Milligan and Lois Huff Milligan. Along with her parents, Frances was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Hoyt Lyle, and her brother, Carroll Milligan of Athens. Frances was a lifelong resident of Athens except for the...

Nov 5, 2016

Ruhl Samuel Dawson, 101, died Saturday, November 5, 2016. A native of Oconee County, he was the husband of Charlotte Lord Dawson and son of Royal Clifford Dawson and Hassie Daniel Dawson. He was a member of Union Christian Church and retired from Wellington Puritan Textile. In addition to his wife, survivors include his children: Randy (Jeannie) Dawson and Nan...