OBITUARIES

Lamar Alton Willis went to be with his Savior Jesus  Christ  December 23, 2023  in Athens, Georgia.

He was preceded in death by his parents  J.W. and Vallie Willis of Manchester, Georgia and brothers Floyd and Barry Willis.    Educated  in Manchester, Georgia, public schools,  Mr. Willis attended Mercer University and was graduated  from Stetson University in DeLand,...

Elizabeth Ruth (Bess) Durham, an artist and teacher of art for 33 years at Athens Academy, died Thursday, October 5, at her home in Watkinsville after an extended illness. She was 61.

She graduated from Oconee County High School in 1980 and from the University of Georgia in 1984 with a degree in art education. She taught...

Dr. Travis L. Spratlin

Travis passed away peacefully on June 25, 2023, at the age of 75. He was the son of the late Mr. & Mrs. Harry L. Spratlin and Elsie Smith Spratlin. He was a kind man with a brilliant mind. After serving in the U.S. Army, he received his Ph.D. in Physics and many...

Juniper Wren Slagle, 22 month old daughter of Andy and Kristen Slagle, was born September 3, 2021 and passed on August 1, 2023.

We are devastated to share that Juniper left us to be in Heaven with Jesus. That is our only comfort right now. That and the support of our friends and family whom we love...

Chong Sunnie Wheless, wife of Benjamin Thomas Wheless, died on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. Born in South Korea, she was the daughter of the late Bong Mo Chong and Kim Bong Yer.

Mrs. Wheless loved flowers, was a homemaker and member of Sandy Cross Baptist Church.

Survivors in addition to her husband Thomas include three...

With extreme sadness, Cordero “Cord” O’Kelley of Athens, GA passed away on June 7th, 2023, with his family by his side. He was known by many as thoughtful and courageous while also being the funniest guy in the room. Cord’s sense of humor and kind soul could turn anyone’s day around. He loved traveling with his wife, family dinners,...

Dorothy “Dot”  Hines Barrett, 94, of Athens, died peacefully June 2, 2023.

A native and lifelong resident of Athens, she was a daughter of the late Francis Xavier Hines and Effie Burton Lord.

Dot served as the Chairman of the Clarke County Board of Elections, and Supervisor of Elections and Voter Registration for twenty-five years....

My Little Angel, Nevaeh, from the start made in the Image of God He created your innermost part knit together in your mother's womb by a loving and caring God

God makes no mistakes

Wonderful are the works of His hands

God had this in mind for your life

Now we...

Taylor Andrew Marshall, 32, died suddenly on Friday, January 13, 2023 after many years of fighting multiple health issues.

Born in Oconee County Taylor was a graduate of Oconee County High School and attended Georgia Tech.  He  enjoyed the outdoors and exploring nature especially at the family farm, when it wasn’t too hot. He loved all animals...

Blanche Macomber Carter was from Screven County in south Georgia.  She was born in Halcyondale, Ga, one of 9 children of William Frederick and Henrietta Barr Macomber.  After her marriage to Valmore Pryor Carter, she moved to Newington, GA where they reared their 2 daughters Rhetta (Robert) Poole and Rebecca (Alain) Bache’.  When she retired from a 35-year career...

Finley Grace Dean, infant daughter of Kevin Dean and Lauren Nix Dean, was born into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, February 20, 2021.

Finley was preceded in death by her brother, Cooper Michael Dean; great-grandparents, Mickey Chambers, Doyle and June Dean and Margaret Nix.

Survivors in addition to her parents include her grandparents, Darrell...

Rosemary Brown Mauldin, 78 of Bishop, GA passed away January 28, 2021. She was the daughter of the late Clarence & Annie Ruth Brown. Mrs. Mauldin was retired as a registered nurse working in home healthcare and as a hospice nurse. Mrs. Mauldin was preceded in death by a brother, Gerald Brown.

No services are announced at...

Charles Lee Wood, 59, of Bogart passed away on October 29, 2020. He was the son of the late Van Y Wood and Martha Elaine Kenney Wood. Charles is preceded in death by his brother, Nolen L Wood, and his grandparents, Charles and Margaret Kenney, and Leo and Nettie Wood.  Survivors include his loving wife of 30 years Connie...

Bess Mabry, 90, widow of James S. (Jim) Mabry, of Watkinsville, died October 29, 2020.

Mrs. Mabry was born in Newton, NC and was the daughter of the late Leroy Talmadge McColl and Winnifred Missouri Ervin McColl and was preceded in death by siblings John Talmadge McColl, Don McColl and Wink Hammond.

Mrs. Mabry was...

Patricia Lynne Altmiller-Hester, 55, Jefferson, passed away April 17, 2020 at her residence.

Patricia was proceeded in death by her father James Benjamin Altmiller and brother James Roger Altmiller.

She is survived by her husband of 33 years, Grady Hester; daughter Alicia Parker, stepsons Robert & Jacob Hester, her mother Mary Altmiller, sister Debra (John)...

Bobbie Thomas (Williamson) Rainwater died peacefully at home on November 27, 2019.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul H. Rainwater and great-grandson Lucas Rainwater.

Mrs. Rainwater is survived by her children Jeff (Shelly), Gary (Lin) and Kim; grandchildren Ben Rainwater, Haley Rainwater, Lauren Rainwater, Kylie Rainwater, Matthew Rainwater, Meagan Bond, Tristan Bond...

Frances Elizabeth Edwards, 95 of Crawford, passed away February 20, 2019. She was the daughter of the late, Ben & Odessa Davis; also preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Edwards and three brothers and one sister. Mrs. Edwards was a member of Whitehall Baptist Church. Funeral services are February 23, 2019 1:00pm at Lord & Stephens, East Chapel...

Bonna Jane Steindl, wife of Don Steindl, died Sunday, February 17, 2019.

Born in Bellefonte, PA, she was the daughter of the late Ralph D. Martz, Sr., and Caroline Elizabeth Bilger Martz.  Mrs. Steindl retired from the University of Georgia as a Lab Tech. and was a member of Watkinsville First United Methodist Church.

Survivors...