OBITUARIES

Jul 18, 2023

Deborah Annie Robinson, 73, of Winterville passed away on July 18, 2023. Born on April 12, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Howard Moses Hayes and Dorothy Carter Hayes.

Deborah was a member of Cornerstone Church in Athens. She retired from UGA before working at the Athens Clarke County Tax Commissioners office as a tax...

Jul 18, 2023

Patricia Fath Rucker, 78, wife of George Luther Rucker, died on July 18, 2023. Born in Allentown, PA, she was the daughter of the late William John Fath, Jr. and Katherine Patricia Fath. Mrs. Rucker enjoyed gardening, travel and being adventurous. Survivors in addition to her husband include one daughter and son in law: Kathy (Nicholas) Evans; siblings, William...

Jul 18, 2023

Robert Irby Warren 72 of Winterville, passed away on July 18, 2023. He was the son of the late J.B. & Lillan Warren; also preceded by his wife, Judy Warren, and brother, Steve Warren. The memorial service will be Saturday 4:30 PM July 22, 2023, at Lord & Stephens, East Chapel with Rev. Tac Colley officiating. The family will...

Jul 18, 2023

Inez Elliott Green, 81, wife of Alan Taft Green, died on July 18, 2023. Born in Fannin County, GA, she was the daughter of the late Manuel and Ola Elliott and was also preceded in death by six brothers and sisters. Mrs. Green was a faithful member of Union Baptist Church and a homemaker. Survivors in addition to her...

Jul 17, 2023

Jean Bidlack Eddowes, a resident of Oconee County, Georgia, entered into rest July 17, 2023.  She previously resided in Mifflinburg, Pennsylvania, for many years.

A much-loved mother and grandmother, she leaves, to cherish her memory, a son Jeffrey A. Eddowes; daughter Jennifer E. Wood (David); and grandsons Samuel R. Wood and Charles A. Wood.  She was preceded...

Jul 16, 2023

Charles “Buddy” Richmond Crawford, Jr, 94, husband of the late Mary Ann Bost Crawford died on July 16, 2023.  Born in Lexington, GA on March 22, 1929, he was the son of the late Charles Richmond Crawford, Sr and Kathleen Margaret Bailey Crawford. Mr. Crawford is survived by two daughters, Leslie Ann Crawford Hately of Anchorage, AK and Kimberly...

Jul 16, 2023

Charles Lucious Dunn, Jr "Chuck", 66, of Bishop, passed away at home Sunday evening, July 16th. Lovingly known as Papa Chuck by most, he was a long-time resident of Oconee County and endeared by those who knew him. Preceded in death by his wife of 38 years, JenJen, Chuck leaves behind two daughters, Crystal Bradberry of Kansas City and...

Jul 16, 2023

Leah Jane Szczepanski, 19, of Bishop passed away on July 16, 2023. Born on February 11, 2004, she was the daughter of Brian and Alicia Szczepanski.

Leah was a self-proclaimed movie buff who enjoyed staying active, drinking coffee, watching UGA football and playing piano. She loved her friends and family wholeheartedly and was loyal in all aspects...

Jul 15, 2023

Harry Winston “Wink” Westbrook, Sr., of Athens, GA, passed away on July 15, 2023, at the age of 95. Wink, as he was known to friends and family, was born in Carrollton, GA, on April 26, 1928, the son of the late Lloyd Claibourne Westbrook, Sr., and Exa Roper Westbrook. He was the fourth of Lloyd and Exa’s five...

Jul 14, 2023

Kathy Delane Jenkins (Seagraves) gained her angel wings July 14, 2023.

She was a loving wife, mother, nana, and friend. She joined her mother and father James and Wilma Seagraves along with her son William Blane Epps. She left behind her loving husband Charles “Mark” Jenkins and daughter Jessica Rena James (Epps).  Grandchildren Caitlin Carey, Kevin Carey...

Jul 14, 2023

Shara Leigh Mattox, cherished mother, daughter, sister and friend, died unexpectedly on Friday, July 14, 2023 at the age of 38.

Born in Athens, she was the daughter of Durward Mattox and Susan Armistead Mattox. Shara was a graduate of Madison County High School. She enjoyed spending time at the beach, camping and she also had a...

Jul 14, 2023

Betty Ann Lawson, 86, of Colbert, passed away on July 14, 2023.

Betty was born to William Hansford and Ann West Hansford on July 21, 1936. She worked for Rockwell Automation and retired after 25 years of service. She was a member of Northside Baptist Church. She was a Red Hatter who loved to travel, watch NASCAR,...

Jul 14, 2023

Donald Watson Connor, 89, of Winder, died on Friday, July 14, 2023.

Born in Birmingham, AL to Rudolph Watson Connor and Ruby Setzer Connor, Don played football for the University of Alabama and graduated with his bachelor's degree in 1956. He moved to Atlanta in 1962 and also lived in Macon before relocating to the Athens area....

Jul 13, 2023

Christine Lamb Battcher, 100, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2023, at the Athens, Georgia home of her daughter, Diane.

She was born Christine Jeanette Lamb in Danville, Georgia on July 30, 1922 and was a daughter of Lillie Mae Bozeman Lamb and Benjamin Harvey Lamb. She was twice widowed.  In 1940 she married Albert Stacy Monaghan...

Jul 13, 2023

James Byron Nelson, 83, of Statham, Georgia, passed away on July 13, 2023. James, fondly known as Jim, was born to Edwin and Margaret Nelson on February 24, 1940 in Tiffin, Ohio. He graduated from Freeport High School, home of the Pretzels. As a talented athlete, Jim attended Carthage College where he played football, baseball, and golf.  He was...

Jul 13, 2023

Betty Jo Fowler, 84, died July 13, 2023.

A native and lifelong resident of Madison County, she was a daughter of the late Willard and Jessie Simmons Epps and the widow of her husband of forty-six years, Watson Fowler. Betty was also preceded in death by two sons, Lamar McCannon and Charles McCannon.

Betty was...

Jul 13, 2023

Billy “Bam” Hancock, cherished husband, father and pop, passed away on Thursday, July 13, 2023 at the age of 72.

Born in Athens, he was a son of the late Dennis L. Hancock and Eunice Holmes Hancock. He was a longtime truck driver with Averitt Express and was known for his BBQ chicken. He was also an...

Jul 12, 2023

R.A. “Butch” Hilley, 75, husband of Vickie Brewer Hilley, died on Wednesday, July 12, 2023.

Born in Nashville, TN, he was the son of the late Edna Opal Porterfield Hilley. Butch graduated from Athens High in 1968 and afterward served in the Navy. Butch worked as a Printer, a Parapro with OCPS, and later in life as...

Jul 12, 2023

Kathryn Sandford Ames, 76, of Athens, passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2023.

Born in Pontiac, Illinois, she was a daughter of the late John William “Bill” Sandford and Margorie Williams Sandford. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Dan and George Sandford.

Kathie was employed with the Athens...

Jul 12, 2023

Ms. Betty Coile Woodward, 77, of Ila, Ga. went home to be with Jesus July 12, 2023.

A native of Oglethorpe County, Betty was loving mother, grandmother and a daughter of the late Cleaveland and Clara Coile. She was preceded in death by her Husband, Donald Woodward.

Survivors include her Children, Pamela Hutchison and Jason...