OBITUARIES

Jun 27, 2023

Dr. William Carmanni Callaway of Watkinsville, tragically passed away as the result of an automobile accident on June 27, 2023. He was 33 years old.

The son of Lamar & Karen Callaway, William was born in Greensboro, GA & moved with his family to Oconee County in his teens. William is survived by his brother Fielding Callaway...

Jun 27, 2023

Visitation will be held Thursday, June 29, 2023 from 9:00 am until 12:00 pm at Lord and Stephens, East, 4355 Lexington Road, Athens, GA 30605.

Jun 27, 2023

Joseph “Joey” Dale Looney, 61, of Rayle, GA passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2023. Born on September 13, 1961, in Toccoa, GA, he was the son of the late Elmer Ray Looney and Peggy Joe Looney.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Andy Looney; brother, Johnny Ray Looney; and sister,...

Jun 25, 2023

Jacob "Jake" McDaniel Fluri, 31, passed away Sunday, June 25, 2023.

Born on July 19, 1991 in Decatur, Georgia, Jake was a 2009 graduate of Oconee County High School in Watkinsville, Georgia having graduated with high honors. He was a member of the varsity baseball team, having played baseball and basketball his entire youth. He graduated from...

Jun 25, 2023

Edith Hartman Coley, 75, of Athens peacefully passed away on June 25, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on February 15, 1948, at the U.S. Naval Hospital in San Diego, California to the late Margaret Printy Hartman and CDR Willard Robert Hartman. She is survived by her daughter, Christine Coley McCommons, her son-in-law Brooks McCommons, and...

Jun 24, 2023

William Anthony “Tony” Bond, 61, of Royston, GA, died on June 24, 2023. Born in Commerce, GA, he was the son of the late Clyde James Bond and Martha Jean Bond and brother to the late Brenda Bond. Tony was an avid hunter, fisherman, enjoyed watching old westerns, but most of all loved spending time with his family. Survivors...

Jun 23, 2023

Paul Rayburn Whitfield 80 of Hull, GA passed away June 23, 2024. He was the son of the late, Pascal & Rosie Whitfield. Mr. Whitfield was veteran with the United States Navy and retired from ATT with 30 years of service.

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Survivors include: Wife, Kathy Wortham Whitfield; daughters, Teresa Wood, Patti (Scott) McGlasson, Sandy Beebe; brother, Dennis (Pam) Whitfield; grandchildren, Tyler...

Jun 23, 2023

Danny Lee Archer, 58, of Crawford, GA, passed away on Friday, June 23, 2023.

He was born in Athens, GA to the late Alton Harvey Archer and Doris Meriel Lord on May 6, 1965.

Danny is survived by his wife of thirty-six years, Deborah Archer; two children, Danny Archer II, and Sharon Patton; six grandchildren,...

Jun 23, 2023

Rachel Fortson Kelley, 78, of Danielsville, passed away on June 23, 2023. The daughter of the late Darwin Cleveland & Mary Idell Fortson, she was also preceded in death by sons Scott & Tyler Kelley; and her sister, Doris Strickland. Rachel worked as a Registered Nurse for many years and served as a hospice nurse for eight years.

Jun 22, 2023

George Therriault of Watkinsville, age 87, earned his angel wings on June 22, 2023.

Raised in New Hampshire, George developed a passion for automobiles and airplanes from a very young age. Upon graduation from Pinkerton Academy, he fulfilled his childhood dream when he enlisted in the United States Navy, where he embarked on a life-long career, rising...

Jun 22, 2023

Patricia Dianne Graham died in Athens, GA on June 22, 2023 from complications following a well-fought battle against cancer.

She spent her last hours at Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center surrounded by family members who loved her immeasurably, along with an outstanding hospital staff.

Dianne was born to Donald L. Blevins & Catherine Adkins Blevins...

Jun 22, 2023

The family of James Patrick Connelly, 76, of Athens, GA, is saddened to announce his passing on 6/22/2023.  Jim was born in Lincoln, Nebraska, to Thomas and Miriam (White) Connelly.  They moved shortly after Jim was born and lived in Lakewood, California.  Jim is survived by his wife Jane, step-children Kristen and spouse Drew Posey, Aaron Boyd and fiance...

Jun 22, 2023

Fay Eris Brinson Gaul, known as “Eris” (also as Mama, Granny and Greatie), age 93 of Arnoldsville, Georgia, passed away on June 22. She was an only child born to Claire Kennedy, also of Arnoldsville, Georgia, and Alton Brinson in 1929.

Eris dropped out of college at the University of Georgia Athens to join the Air Force...

Jun 22, 2023

John Edward Mercer, 95, husband of 64 years to the late Margaret Earline Mercer, died on Thursday, June 22, 2023.

Born in Center, GA, he was the son of the late William Neal “Bud” Mercer and Mary Gary Mercer and brother to two sisters and one brother, now also deceased. John was a member of Fellowship Baptist...

Jun 20, 2023

Robert E. Sellers – Athens, Georgia Robert Sellers passed away on June 20, 2023, at the age of 91.  Bob was a veteran having served four years in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War.  He received a National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and Navy Occupation Medal for his service. Bob graduated from Stetson University with a...

Jun 20, 2023

Leah Michele Worrick, age 40, of Watkinsville, Georgia, passed away June 20, 2023 at her home. Leah was born June 14, 1983 in Peoria, Illinois to the late Randy Lee Worrick and Michele Worrick, nee Bertram. She was united in marriage to her dedicated husband, Jeremy Allen Knight. She was the mother to two beautiful children, Joshua Lee Knight...

Jun 20, 2023

Tommy Lee Barner, 57, of Arnoldsville, died June 20, 2023.

Born in Barrow County, GA, he was a son of the late Leroy Barner and Pauline Marshall Barner.  Tommy was a driver for Minish Trucking.  An avid racecar fan, he loved racing #34 at Winder Barrow Speedway.

Survivors include his wife of 34 years, Lynn...

Jun 18, 2023

Charles “Bud” E. Marcil, Jr., surrounded by his family in Athens, GA, took his last earthly breath and was welcomed by Jesus into Heaven on June 18, 2023.  He had bravely battled cancer for many years.

Bud was born in Revere, MA on June 15, 1947, to Charles and Doris Marcil. His mother worked and saved, and...

Jun 17, 2023

Dr. Mary Anne O’Neal of Athens, Georgia died on June 17, 2023 after living with appendix cancer for over 10 years. Born in Bennettsville, South Carolina on May 17, 1963, she was a graduate of Marlboro Academy (SC), earned her B.A. in English at Mars Hill College in 1985, her M.A. Ed. from Western Carolina University in 1988, and...

Jun 17, 2023

David Buchanan lived 83 years on this earth. He went to his God on June 17, 2023.

He deeply loved his wife of 61 years, Miriam, and their two daughters, Anne Buchanan Parrish and Jennifer Buchanan Feeney. He admired their spouses, Mark Parrish and Chris Feeney.

David loved his seven grandchildren: Frances Parrish-Wadel (Colby), John...