OBITUARIES

Feb 24, 2016

Jerry Ann Wells Hammond, 71, of Bogart died Wednesday, February 24, 2016. Born in Houston, TX, she was the daughter of the late Jake Green Wells and Sara Elizabeth Lord Wells. Survivors include her husband of 52 years, Gary Hammond; children: Greg (Dawn) Hammond, Tammy (Danny) Doster and Todd (Laurie Ann) Hammond all of Bogart; grandchildren: Hunter Hammond, Daniel Doster,...

Feb 24, 2016

Chad Ruark, 42, died Wednesday, February 24, 2016. He was born in Athens, Georgia, to Carol Davis Ruark and the late Marvin James Ruark. Chad was an Oconee County native with an avid love for baseball. At a young age he developed the skill of pitching, and as a left hander, he was fierce on the mound. He played through...

Feb 24, 2016

Feb 23, 2016

Feb 23, 2016

Carl Otis Martin of Lexington was born on July 16, 1935 in Corning, Arkansas to Charles and Agnes Forbes Martin. He died on February 23, 2016. He proudly served as a Corporal in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Beverly R. Martin. He is also survived by his...

Feb 23, 2016

Gregory Glenn Paul, Jr., 41, of Athens, died February 23, 2016. Services will be Sunday, February 28, 2016 at 2:00 PM at Tuckston United Methodist Church with Dr. James Mooneyhan and Rev. Chuck Tatum officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Survivors include his parents, Greg and Sharon Paul of Winterville; sister, Heather Elizabeth Leone (Ryan) of Sugar Hill;...

Feb 22, 2016

Ealmer Fitzpatrick, 88, of Ila, Georgia, died February 22, 2016. Mrs. Fitzpatrick was born in South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Coleman Parker and Sarah Duncan Parker. Mrs. Fitzpatrick is the widow of the late Reuben (Tom) Thomas Fitzpatrick, II, of Ila, Georgia. Also, preceded in death by two brothers, Joe Parker and Reuben Parker. Mrs....

Feb 21, 2016

Cynthia Crenshaw Futrell, 58, died on Sunday morning, February 21, 2016. Born in Nashville, TN, she is a daughter of Archie Burton and Geneele Camp Crenshaw. She was raised in Stone Mountain and has been a resident of Oconee County since 1990. Cindy was office manager of the family farm, Gracewood. She loved animals. Her four children have been her...

Feb 21, 2016

David Gordon Allen Jr., 69, of Nicholson, died Sunday, February 21, 2016. David was born in Mobile AL, to David Gordon Allen Sr., and Margaret Belew Allen. David served for 20 years in the United States Air Force from 1965-1985, and went on to work with the UGA Athletics Department from 1986-2006. David was a member at Jefferson First United...

Feb 21, 2016

Martha Ann Guest, 74 of Alpharetta, passed away February 21, 2016. She was the daughter of the late, Artis and Ella Mae Hart; she was also preceded in death by her son, James Hart. Mrs. Guest was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother. Funeral services are Thursday 2:00pm February 25, 2016 at Lord & Stephens, Danielsville...

Feb 21, 2016

Feb 20, 2016

Remember the life, death, and legacy of Joe Jose Garcia, 61, of Comer, Ga, formerly of Pagosa Springs, Co died February 20, 2016 at home peacefully asleep. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend to many; whether you knew him as Joe, Johnny, Daddy, or Buelo he was an incredible man with a giant heart who never...

Feb 19, 2016

On Friday, February 19, 2016, Casey Lee Streetman left this world to start his journey in the next, met by family and friends that have made their journey before him. Born on March 25, 1988, Casey immediately made his own impact on this world. As a baby, Casey did not want to sleep much, being happy to just look around...

Feb 18, 2016

Chester Peron Laughlin Sr. of Danielsville, Georgia passed away Thursday February 18, 2016. He was born October 5, 1957 in Bedford, Virginia. He is survived in life by separated wife Rhonda Laughlin and partner Tina Sears, both of Georgia. He was preceded in death by parents John and Olivia Laughlin of Goode, VA; and by brothers Roger Laughlin of Gladys,...

Feb 17, 2016

Alma Jean Gwaltney, 72 of Winder, passed away February 17, 2016. She was the daughter of the late, William & Ruth Johnson and was also preceded in death by her husband, James S. Gwaltney and a brother, Kenneth W. Johnson. Mrs. Gwaltney retired and worked for the State of Florida as a Accountant. No services are scheduled at this time....

Feb 17, 2016

James Thomas Smith, 87, died Wednesday, February 17, 2016. He was born in Cedartown, Ga, and was the son of the late Benjamin Wesley Smith and Lena McCamy Smith. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his siblings Myra Smith Carden, Opal Medlock Smith, Margaret Smith Henderson, Ben Smith, Don Smith, Lamar Smith and Bill Smith....

Feb 16, 2016

Donna Paterson Carpenter, 76, wife of the late Richard Duane Carpenter, died February 16, 2016. A native of Matteson, IL, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Ida Bolt Paterson. Mrs. Carpenter was a nurse having worked at various Doctor's offices and Hospitals in Illinois. She was an artist and was a member of the Tugalo Arts Guild...

Feb 16, 2016

Jerald Juan Rucker (Jerry), 84, died Tuesday, February 16, 2016. Born November 5, 1931 in Lexington, KY, and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio, he was the son of the late Smith Braun Rucker and Anna Lee Rose Rucker. He graduated from Anderson Township High School, Cincinnati, Ohio, where he lettered in varsity football, baseball, and track; and was active in other...

Feb 16, 2016

Pearl Palmer Thaxton passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 16, 2016, surround by her family. Born in Oglethorpe County, Georgia, on October 20, 1923, she was the daughter of the late John Henry and Laura Mae Skelton Palmer. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 64 years Robert Carl Thaxton and granddaughter, Carla Thaxton Brown. Mrs. Thaxton...

Feb 16, 2016

Cynthia Eileen Hayes Forbes, 95, of Stephens, GA passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2016. She was born on January 9, 1921. Mrs. Forbes was a member of Salem Baptist Church. She and her husband owned and operated Forbes Grocery for many years. Mrs. Forbes was preceded in death by her husband, Edwin M. Forbes, parents, Charlie Hayes and Lelia...