OBITUARIES

May 8, 2023

Waunette Missouri Cowart Langford, 85, of Arnoldsville, GA, passed away May 8, 2023, peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in an old farmhouse on Chandler Bridge Rd, Center, GA November 5, 1937.

Waunette was a Born-Again Christian and lead a life pleasing to her Heavenly Father. She rededicated her life to...

May 7, 2023

Joseph Anthony Krewer, of Watkinsville, Ga died peacefully on May 7, 2023, after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Joe was born in Cherry Point, NC on March 31, 1950. He was the son of the late Joseph William Krewer and Mamie Mae Mercer Krewer and is survived by his three siblings: Kay Bailey, Gerard Krewer (Ava), and Ginny...

May 7, 2023

Vondell Ballard Holliday, 76, of Athens, passed away on May 7, 2023. Born on September 9, 1946, she was the daughter of the late James F. Ballard and Lavora Maddox Ballard.

Vonnie attended Berry College in Rome, Georgia where she played on the basketball team and graduated with a Bachelors in education. Her absolute passion, second to...

May 6, 2023

Joseph Thomas Watson, Jr., cherished husband, father, grandfather, son and brother, passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2023 at the age of 52.

Born in Kentucky, he was a son of Joseph Thomas Watson, Sr. and Mary Theresa Newkirk Watson. Joey was an avid outdoorsman with a passion for the lake, boating and fishing. He was preceded...

May 5, 2023

Dwain Chambers, known to many Athenians as “Mr. Mayor,” met Jesus face to face on May 5, 2023. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend to many, his earthly body finally laid to rest at the age of 93.

He was born on December 14, 1929, in Homer, Georgia to the late Tyrus and Ruzelle...

May 4, 2023

Ian James Waters, 19, of Athens, GA passed away on May 4, 2023.

Ian is the only son of Robert Eric Waters and Jennifer Maner Martin. He grew up in Madison and Oglethorpe counties. Ian was preceded in death by his grandparents Billy and Betty Jean Waters.

Ian is survived by his mother and father,...

May 3, 2023

Edward Jenkins Yarbrough passed away May 3, 2023 surrounded by his family.  Ed was born in Clarke County on December 11, 1947 to Eddie Wyatt Yarbrough and Margaret Jenkins Yarbrough.  Growing up in East Point, GA, Ed graduated from College Park High School and attended the University of Georgia, graduating in 1970 with a degree in Business Administration.

May 1, 2023

Mitch Moon, 66, formerly of Danielsville, passed away on May 1, 2023.

He was the son of the late L.M. and Reba Moon. He was a farmer, truck driver and construction/brick mason. He enjoyed golfing, fishing and softball in his younger years.

Survivors include his children, Tasha (Olen) Nicholson and Brad (Sandi) Moon; grandchildren, Brady...

Apr 30, 2023

Cpt. Robert Edward Thornton, 70, completed his tour of duty on Earth on Sunday, April 30, 2023.

Born on August 8, 1952 to the late William C. Thornton, Jr. and Philomene McMahon Thornton, Bob graduated from Clarke Central High School, Class of ‘71 and the University of Georgia with a BBA degree. Robert Edward was Captain in...

Apr 29, 2023

Peacefully and surrounded by his family, Brian Lee Crouch passed away on April 29, 2023 at the age of 58 years after a lengthy battle with pancreatic cancer. Brian will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 24 years, Lisa; son, Cole; sister, Connie (John) Buxton, brother Bruce (Patricia) Crouch, sister Claire (Stephen) Crouch; in-laws Bennie (Helga) Williams; bother...

Apr 29, 2023

Margaret Sanders Bridges, 88 passed away on April 29, 2023.  Born on February 25, 1935 to Edward Lloyd Sanders and Lily Clyde Sorrow Sanders in Stephens, GA.

Margaret was a home maker and work beside her husband Ralph on the farm raising her 6 children. She loved to sew, fish and garden. She was a member of...

Apr 28, 2023

Susan Duncan, 64 years of age, passed away on April 28, 2023 at One Thirty AM in Athens, GA after a hard-fought battle with Cancer. She was born September 30, 1958 in Heidelberg, Germany. She was adopted by John and Joan VanHoy and lived her childhood in Atlanta, GA. A graduate of The University of North Georgia, she earned...

Apr 28, 2023

James Edward Graham, 76, of Crawford, GA, passed away peacefully with his family by his side, April 28, 2023, after a brief battle with cancer.

Born June 23, 1946, he was the son of the late Walter and Edna Graham. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Graham,...

Apr 28, 2023

Emily Rebecca McClellan passed away April 28, 2023 at Park Place Nursing Facility in Monroe, Georgia.

Becky was born on March 1, 1935 in Wilkes County, the 5th of 8 children to the late Abner Lamar and Thelma Turner Lamar

She married Jack McClellan in 1951 and moved to Colbert, GA where they made their...

Apr 28, 2023

Wendall ‘Wayne’ Pilcher, 91, passed away on April 28, 2023, at home surrounded by family as was his wish.  Born June 16, 1931, in Sumter County, GA to Hilda Lamar Pilcher and Sallie Lee Lansford, Wayne was the oldest child of four children. He served in the Air Force during the Korean War and then he married, July 8,...

Apr 27, 2023

Carvin Lee Brown, 81, of Athens, Georgia went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 27, 2023. He was the son of the late John Morgan and Addie Mae(Watson) Brown.

Carvin’s growing up years from birth to 19 years old were spent in Center Hill, Florida until he joined the United States Air Force in 1961....

Apr 27, 2023

Judy Louise Calhoun Hayslett passed away at her home in Oconee County on Thursday, April 27, following a brief illness.

She was born at St. Mary’s Hospital in Athens, Ga., on January 17, 1946, and spent her childhood years in Uvalda, Ga., among many beloved cousins and friends.  She was the daughter of John Wilbur Calhoun and...

Apr 27, 2023

Brenda Eberhart, 69, died April 27, 2023.

Born in Athens, Ga, she was a daughter of the late Henry and Sara Kidd Butler and was preceded in death by her daughter, Lisa Dawn Eberhart.

Brenda is survived by her husband, Dennis Wayne Eberhart, Sr.; children, Jeannie Lynn Hensley (Sam) of Greensboro, GA and Dink Eberhart,...

Apr 25, 2023

Nathaniel (Nate) Grider passed into eternity April 25, 2023 in Athens, GA at the age of 34 after a hard-fought battle with complications from diabetes. Born to Art and Mary Grider on September 29, 1988 in Gainesville, FL Nate was the life of any party. He lit up the room and brought love and laughter to many. He was...

Apr 25, 2023

Sanford Grant Satterfield, 94, of Monroe, passed away on April 25, 2023. Born on June 13, 1928, he was the son of the late Broughton Satterfield who was a Disciples of Christ Minister and Montine Satterfield.

He was a member of Bogart Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).

In addition to his parents, he was preceded...