OBITUARIES

Sep 3, 2023

Patricia Ellen McGuire Aldridge     (12/7/1935--9/3/2023)

Patricia (“Patsy”) Aldridge, a lifelong educator, linguist, advocate for children and women, and devoted mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully in her home in Watkinsville, Georgia, with her 2 daughters and sons-in-law by her bedside.

Patsy was born in Boone, NC on 12/7/35 to Ala Marintha Kilby Young McGuire and...

Sep 2, 2023

Melvin David Hardman, cherished husband, brother and friend, passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2023 at the age of 79.

Born in Carlton, he was the only son of David Ferron Hardman and Arlene Moore Hardman. David was a Veteran of the United States Army. He enjoyed motorcycles and traveling in the school bus that he and...

Sep 2, 2023

Billy Jack Lee, affectionately known as “BJ” to family and friends, 83 of Watkinsville, Georgia went to be with the Lord on September 2nd, 2023. He was born in Lee, Virginia on February 16th, 1940 of the late Champ and Osa Mae (Cheek) Lee. Billy spent most of his years in South Florida and graduated from Belle Glade High...

Sep 2, 2023

Leona Faye Grayson, 101, wife of the late Norman Grayson, died on September 2, 2023.

The family will receive friends from 5PM until 7PM on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at Lord and Stephens West Chapel.

Sep 2, 2023

Shirley Louise Thornton was born in Spalding, County, Georgia, and died September 2, 2023 at the home of her devoted caregiver and beloved granddaughter Amanda S. Bales Watson.  She is the daughter of Elmer Hargoe Wheeler and Lucille Roberts Wheeler.

She was predeceased in death by her parents, husband William B. Thornton, daughter Danna Lynn Thornton Visocky,...

Sep 2, 2023

Fredrick Gene Acuff, 91, of Bogart, entered Heaven, September 2, 2023. Born in Indiana on September 13, 1931, he was greeted at the gates of heaven by his parents George Acuff and Beryl Canada Acuff, two brothers, Bill and Buel, and his first wife, Phyllis Jo Smith Acuff. Gene leaves behind his wife Marion; three children: Jo Shelly, Rod,...

Sep 2, 2023

Mavis Kathleen Preston was born on May 25, 1941, She received her eternal reward on Saturday, September 2, 2023. She committed her life to Jesus many years ago and served him with her whole heart.

A native of Madison County, GA, She was the daughter of the late, Paul James Hughes, Sr. and Elise Black Hughes. She...

Sep 1, 2023

Cathy Dale Phillips, 68, of Athens, passed away on September 1, 2023. Born on December 15, 1954, she was the daughter of the late John Henry Gable and Pearl Miner Gable.

Cathy was a devoted wife, mother, sister, friend, and woman of God. She was a long-time faithful member of Jefferson Pentecostal Church.

In addition...

Sep 1, 2023

Karen Jean Lawson, 79, wife of 52 years to Ronald Paul Lawson, went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 1, 2023 as a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and lover of the Lord Jesus. Born in Bethesda, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Julius Abraham Voget and Bertha Slonaker Voget. Her mother helped her pray to...

Aug 31, 2023

Thomas Hugh Oliver, 90, of Athens, Georgia died on August 31, 2023. The son of Percy Hugh Oliver and Helen Buffington, Tom was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Friedlander and daughter, Lynn Oliver. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Brya, and daughters, Mary Brown (Ted), and Ann Driver (Davis), eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

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Aug 31, 2023

On August 31, 2023 Bettie Marie “Greer” Bass (80) entered the gates of heaven where she was greeted by her husband of 61 years, the late Charles Raymond Bass and Jesus. More than anything Bettie loved her children and grandchildren: Donita McCormick (Summer & Alex) Randy Bass (Justin, Audra, & Kayla), Chris Bass (Isaiah & Ethan), and Eva Bishop...

Aug 30, 2023

Erma Jean Patterson, 62, wife of 41 years to Tony Patterson, died on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. Mrs. Patterson was the daughter of the late Herschel Glenn “Penny” Hunsinger and Bobbie Jean Looney Hunsinger. Erma was the Property Manager of AE Solutions along side her husband Tony. She was a member of Sonlight Baptist Church where she taught children’s...

Aug 29, 2023

JW Epps, beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at the age of 86.

JW was an avid fisherman, devoted NASCAR fan, and Ford Mustang enthusiast. He was retired from Westinghouse, where he worked for more than 38 years.

JW was born in Royston, GA on May 1, 1937 and...

Aug 29, 2023

John Dellinger passed away on Monday, August 29, 2023, after battling Leukemia. John was an Athenian of Athens, GA, and was raised at Kelly’s Pine Top location. He owned and operated John Dellinger Fence Company since 1975. Mr. Dellinger was a veteran and served with the United States Navy. The family will have a visitation on September 9, 2023,...

Aug 27, 2023

Lewis Fulton Rusgrove of Eastville, GA died on August 28, 2023 at the age of 67. He was the son of the late Lloyd and Doris Rusgrove. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Thurlow Rusgrove, his son, Michael Rusgrove, his brother-in-law, Paul Brann, and his step-brothers, Floyd Rusgrove, Everett Rusgrove, and Arthur...

Aug 27, 2023

Malinda Lee Craft, 59, of Athens, passed away on August 27, 2023. Born on August 28, 1963, she was the daughter of the late Artice Lindon Ridgeway and Mary Alice Wellborn Ridgeway.

Malinda loved her family, friends and going to church. She enjoyed camping and going to the dirt track on Saturday nights.

In addition...

Aug 26, 2023

Cora Hicks Moore, 87, of Crawford, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 26, 2023.

Born in Birmingham, Alabama, she was the daughter of James Millard Hicks and Willie Beatrice Poindexter Hicks. Mrs. Moore retired from Bellsouth/ATT after more than 33 years of employment. She enjoyed playing BINGO and going out to eat. In addition to her parents,...

Aug 26, 2023

Aaron Estes Reynolds Jr. was born in Columbia County Georgia to Aaron Estes Reynolds Sr. and Myrtle Powell Reynolds on September 28, 1944.  He died on August 26, 2023 in Blairsville Georgia.  Dr. Reynolds is survived by two children Jennifer Reynolds Sanders (Alan) and Jason Reynolds (Rhonda).  He is preceded in death by his wife Janis Hawes Reynolds and...

Aug 24, 2023

Phillip Leonell Bridges, 86, of Winterville, Georgia passed away on August 24, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family.

Phil is the son of the late Lee Walker Bridges and Mary Agnes Hancock Bridges. Phil was preceded in death by his sister, Annie Hughes.

Phil was born June 28, 1937, in Commerce, GA. He...

Aug 24, 2023

William Tippett Almond, 90, of Athens, passed away on August 24, 2023. Born on August 12, 1933, he was the son of the late Carie Mercer Almond and Bessie Chandler Almond.

Tipp was a veteran of the United States Army where he completed basic training in Columbus, Georgia and spent the remainder of his time at Fort...