OBITUARIES

Oct 30, 2023

Morris Benjamin “Ben” Bullock, 51, of Hull, died October 31, 2023.

Born in Athens, he was a son of Morris and Alice Bullock.  Ben attended Athens Academy and was a graduate of Madison County High School.  He attended Georgia College and served in the U.S. Army.  Ben was self employed as Principal, Bullock Realty Capital, a multifamily...

Oct 30, 2023

Margaret Goss Smith, 79, of Bogart died on Monday, October 30, 2023.

She was the daughter of the late Louis and Elizabeth Goss and was born in Franklin, NC. The family moved to Atlanta a few months later, and she lived there most of her life. She married E. Mitchell Smith, Jr., and they had two daughters....

Oct 30, 2023

James Lewis Murajda, 79, of Bogart, passed away on Monday, October 30, 2023, surrounded by his family at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital in Athens, GA.

He was born October 27, 1944 in Seymour, IN to John and Ellen Peace Murajda. James graduated from Valdosta High School in 1966. He served his country in the United States Air...

Oct 29, 2023

Henry Odell Gresham, Jr., 88, of Athens, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 29, 2023.

Born in East Point, he was a son of the late Henry Odell Gresham, Sr. and Pearl Mae Gresham.

Henry was a Veteran of the United States Army and worked for more than 30 years as Vice President of Bell's...

Oct 28, 2023

Catherine “Cathy” Lynn Warren, 52, was so many things to so many people.  She was a loving daughter, sister, wife, aunt, momma, grandmother (Lolly) and friend.  She had sincere compassion for others and was kind with a heart of gold, spreading joy to everyone she met.

She went to be with her Lord and Savior on October...

Oct 27, 2023

Joan Patricia Moore, 91, passed away peacefully on October 27th after a brief time in hospice care.

Pat (Withers) was born on July 14, 1932, in Gastonia, NC. Her parents owned a small grocery store and were remembered for their devotion to helping others during the Depression. Pat graduated from Gardner-Webb College in 1952, and married Carroll...

Oct 26, 2023

Bobbie Nell (MeMaw) Dillard, 90, of Statham, passed away on Thursday October 26, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.  She was a lifelong resident of Oconee County.

Bobbie was born on April 3, 1933, to Frank and Elizabeth Porterfield.  In her early years she enjoyed playing basketball, water skiing, camping with family and friends and going to...

Oct 26, 2023

Alma Huff Noell was born in Watkinsville to the late Emmitt Huff and Lois Hardigree Huff on February 16, 1938. She passed away at the age of 85 on October 26, 2023 following emerging health issues that even Alma’s determination could not overcome.  Her sister and brother-in-law, Mamie H. and Joe S. Swann, and great-nephew, Alex Swann, also preceded...

Oct 26, 2023

Linda Faye Cole, cherished wife, mother, grandmother, daughter and sister, passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2023 at the age of 53.

Born in Lawrenceville, she was a daughter of David Cook (Betty) and Rita Marshall. Linda loved flowers, gardening and enjoyed adopting various different types of animals to love and care for. She was preceded in...

Oct 26, 2023

Hallie Grace Minish Fitzpatrick, 103, wife of the late Ellis Harold Fitzpatrick, died on October 26, 2023.

Born in Greene County, GA, she was the daughter of the late David Lee Minish and Eva Leila O’Kelly Minish and was also preceded in death by her sisters and brothers. Mrs. Fitzpatrick had worked in the textile industry, General...

Oct 25, 2023

With a joyful heart our Mother, Dorothy Smith, “Dot”, was embraced by her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, October 25, 2023. This had been our Mother’s dream of her lifetime and now  she has received this final blessing. We are so happy for her and though we will miss her, we know that she is reunited with...

Oct 25, 2023

Josh Randall Faulkner, age 49, of Hull, Georgia, loving husband of 10 years to Sheyna Hopkins Faulkner, died on Wednesday, October 25, 2023.

A native of Comer, Josh was the son of Gilda Jean Faulkner and late Harold K. “Mutt” Faulkner. Josh was an exemplary father to their 11 year old daughter, Kaitlann Faith Faulkner. Josh was...

Oct 24, 2023

Gwendolyn B. Carson, 89, of Bogart, died October 24, 2023.

Born July 5, 1934 in Barrow County, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late John Herman and Imma Logan Brooks and widow of Emory “Bud” Carson.  Gwendolyn was a longtime employee of General Time/Westclox and was a volunteer with St. Mary’s Hospice.  She was a member...

Oct 24, 2023

Dwight Anthony Duhon, cherished husband, father and "Big Daddy", passed away Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at the age of 64.

Born in Macon, he was a son of the late Betty McCook Sapp. Dwight was a Veteran of the United States Air Force and served as Minister of Carlton Baptist Church for several years. In addition to...

Oct 23, 2023

Christina Elizabeth Schrot Badura, 83, of Watkinsville, died on Monday, October 23, 2023.

The daughter of the late Henry Gustav Schrot and Alma Christina Wittig Schrot, Tina was born and raised in the Bronx, NY. She received a secretarial certificate and worked as secretary until she became a wife and mother, which was her true, lifelong vocation....

Oct 23, 2023

Donna Taylor Porter, 46 of Stephens, GA passed away on October 23, 2023. Donna was the daughter of Martha Taylor and the late Raleigh Taylor. She was preceded in death by her firstborn, Michael Palmer, aunt Carolyn Taylor, and grandparents.

Donna loved her family, her only son, and her fur babies. She was an avid Georgia Bulldog...

Oct 21, 2023

Charles Thomas, 77, died October 21, 2023.

A native and lifelong resident of Oconee County, Charles was a son of the late Herschel K. and Lillian Malcom Thomas. He worked for Vend, Inc. for many years and was a veteran of the United States Army. Charles enjoyed car racing and was of the Methodist faith.

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Oct 21, 2023

William “Max” Glenn, 66, of Athens, GA passed peacefully surrounded by his wife and daughters on October 21, 2023 after a brief illness. The son of the late Radford Glenn and surviving Mary Saxon Glenn of Elberton, GA. Max is survived by his wife of 37 years, Wendy Campbell Glenn, his two daughters Ashley and Logan Glenn, beloved dog...

Oct 21, 2023

Tony Lee Bryant was born in Elberton, GA, on November 15, 1957. He passed away on October 21, 2023, in Athens, GA.

If you knew Tony, you knew he enjoyed life's simple pleasures: a good home-cooked meal eaten with family, an afternoon nap on the couch, an evening watching the Braves or Georgia Bulldogs, reminiscing on days...

Oct 20, 2023

Rebecca Leigh Yager, 47, of Lexington, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 20, 2023.

Born in Cartersville, she was the daughter of Peggy Yvonne Bellar and the late Harold Leonard Premo. Rebecca was a Paraprofessional at Comer Elementary and previously worked with the Oglethorpe County School System.

In addition to her mother, she is survived...