OBITUARIES

Mar 19, 2015

Ida Pauline Hopkins, 87 of Athens, passed away March 19, 2015. She was the daughter of the late Cleveland And Dollie Bagwell and also preceded by her husband, Emmett E. Hopkins and three brothers, James W. Bagwell, J.C. Bagwell and Louis Bagwell. Graveside services are 11:00AM Saturday, March 21, 2015 at Athens Memory Gardens. Survivors include: sisters, Bessie Bagwell and...

Mar 19, 2015

Stephen Fuller, 55, of Hull, died Thursday, March 19, 2015. Born in Athens, he was the son of Gail Fuller and the late Bobby Fuller. In addition to his mother, survivors include his son, Daniel Fuller; siblings, David (Sandra) Fuller; Celeste (Ken) Holley, and Rusty Fuller, along with several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held Saturday, March...

Mar 19, 2015

Grady Daniel Holly Jr., 85, of Danielsville, died Thursday, March 19th 2015. Born in Chatanooga TN to the late Grady Daniel Holly Sr. and Oda Williams, Grady worked with the Boy Scouts of America serving as commissioner. He was also a member of both the Elk and Moose Lodges. Grady is survived by his wife, Roxana, daughter, Patricia Beals, step-sons...

Mar 19, 2015

Grace Maxey Chandler, 81, died March 19, 2015. Born in Athens, she was a daughter of the late Johnnie and Thelma Maxwell Maxey and widow of Charles Chandler. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Sam Maxey, sister, Rhonda LaCount and great grandson, Jaxson Morris. Grace was retired from Ryans and a member of East Athens Baptist Church....

Mar 18, 2015

Margie Hardman Bramlett, 93, died March 18, 2015. The last surviving of six children, Mrs. Bramlett was a daughter of the late Luke and Inez Thompson Hardman and the widow of Dan W. Bramlett. She and Dan lived in Danielsville, Hartwell, Cordele and Thomasville before retiring to Winterville. Mrs. Bramlett was a member of Winterville United Methodist Church and was...

Mar 17, 2015

Robert J. Wilson of 136 Woodhaven Circle, Athens, GA, passed away, March 17, 2015. He was born in Dyersburg, TN and later moved to Chicago. He graduated from DeVry College with a degree in Design Engineering. He was in sales with Kabar Manufacturing Co. located in NY. He served in the US Marines for 2 years and attended Athens First...

Mar 17, 2015

Geraldine "Jerry" Michael Patton, 93, died March 17, 2015. Mrs. Patton was a daughter of the late Elon Jefferson and Cora Bailey Ayers, and was also preceded in death by two husbands, Jack Watson Michael in 1975 and Clarence Edd Patton in 1997. She was retired from Sears after forty-one years of employment and was a longtime member of Prince...

Mar 16, 2015

Mike Power, 53, died March 16, 2015. Born in Washington, GA, he was a son of the late Ruth Chandler and Aubrey Power. He was a member of Salem Baptist Church. Funeral services will be Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at 3:00 PM at Salem Baptist Church with Rev. Brett Mask officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family...

Mar 16, 2015

Glenn Thomas Rosenthal, 80, surrounded by loving family passed away March 16, 2015 in Athens, Georgia. He was born in Elyria, Ohio to Clarence and Alderetta Rosenthal on February 13, 1935. Glenn grew up in Elyria where he met the love of his life, Lois Jean Benjamin Rosenthal. This "love at first site" continued to grow as they celebrated 57...

Mar 16, 2015

Mar 16, 2015

Peggy Sue Davis, age 80, passed away peacefully Monday March 16th, 2015. Peggy was born November 26th, 1934 in Red Level, Alabama. A true southern lady of her generation, she devoted her life to supporting and caring for her husband, Dr. Earl F. Davis, their children and their home. Peggy a Home Economics Major at Auburn University, had the gift...

Mar 16, 2015

Keith Cowne, 63, passed away on Monday, March 16, at 2:00 am in his home. Cause of death was cardiac arrest. Keith was currently employed by ABM whose offices are located in Alpharetta, GA. Before working for ABM he retired as Superintendant of Madison County Schools after serving as principal at Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School and Jackson High School. Keith...

Mar 15, 2015

Derek Lamar Bell, 32, of Comer, died Sunday, March 15, 2015. Born in Athens, he was the son of Tony Lamar and Deborah Lynn Bell. He was a great father, son, and brother who loved his family and he was always there for anyone who needed him. Derek was a member of Collier Baptist Church. He was preceded in death...

Mar 14, 2015

Rebecca "Becky" Ann Brown, 57, of Athens died Saturday, March 14, 2015. Born in Gulf Port Mississippi to the late Joseph Keller and Ida Belle Leeson Glascock, Becky is survived by her husband, Steven, children; Jennifer Nicole Smith (Ricardo) and Joseph Steven Brown, and grandchildren; Nathaniel Alan Brown, Kimora Smith, Bryson Smith, and Olivia Nicole Smtih. A memorial service will...

Mar 14, 2015

Elaine Young, age 67, passed away March 14, 2015. She retired from Guardian Home Care after 11 years and was a member of Word of Life Church. She loved her family, especially her grandkids Elaine was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Roy Young and a sister, Gloria Harrison. Elaine is survived by her children Brad (Michelle)...

Mar 13, 2015

Joe Tommy Wilson, 76, of Colbert, died Friday, March 13, 2015. A native of Oglethorpe County, he was the son of the late Preston Wilson and Mattie Elizabeth Smith Wilson. He was also preceded in death by two brothers; Dan Wilson and Benny Wilson; sister: Frances Welch and grandson: Timothy Wilson. Tommy was a farmer for Kenny Rogers. Survivors include...

Mar 12, 2015

Shirley Marie Carter went home to be with the Lord on March 12, 2015. She was born in 1942 in Orlando, Florida. She was a resident of Athens and then Watkinsville since 1974. She married Mike Carter in 1961 and devoted her life to him, her four children and grandchildren. Shirley was a diligent and faithful follower of her Lord...

Mar 12, 2015

Professor Carolyn Ann Dehring (nee Keuper) passed peacefully to her heavenly reward at her family's home in Bishop, GA at age 47 after bravely fighting cancer for 7 years. Carolyn is survived by her dear husband Christopher, beloved children, Noel and Brianna, numerous loving brothers and sisters, nephews and nieces, and cousins across the country as well as an incredible...

Mar 11, 2015

Olivia G. Newton, 82, of Athens, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2015. She was the daughter of Walter Charles and Margaret Elizabeth Chambers. She was born in Homer, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Floyd Grahl, the father of her daughter, Pamella Jean Grahl Thompson. She was of the Methodist faith until she married the late...

Mar 11, 2015

A beloved son, grandson, nephew and cousin, Vincent Xavier Bennett (July 1, 1993), died Wednesday March 11, 2015 at the tender age of 21. Vincent is survived by his mother, Cherie Thornton Jackson and stepfather, Peter S. Jackson; father, Doyle Edward Bennett, Jr.; brothers, Spencer Edward Bennett and Arthur Fredrick Jackson; grandparents, Doyle Edward and Christine (Johnson) Bennett Sr.; step-grandparents,...