OBITUARIES

Jan 14, 2023

Robert Edward Culbertson, Jr., 53, of Danielsville, died on Saturday, January 14, 2023 after a long illness. Born in Athens, GA to Robert Edward Culbertson, Sr. and Connie Diane Roberts Culbertson, Robbie lived his entire life in the Madison County area. He was a member of Meadow Baptist Church and served his community in the volunteer fire department. He...

Jan 13, 2023

Marcia Jean Mulkey, 72, of Hull, died on Friday, January 13, 2023.

Born in Decatur, GA to the late Charles C. Sexton, Jr., and Frances Hazel Terry Sexton. Marcia lived in Gwinnett County most of her life before relocating to Madison County.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Larry...

Jan 13, 2023

Alice Louise Campbell, cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister, passed away on Friday, January 13, 2023 at the age of 71.

Born in Commerce, she was a daughter of the late Jessie Grover Anglin and Sovola Sorrow Anglin. Mrs. Campbell loved her fur-babies and she thrived on time spent with her family. In addition to her parents,...

Jan 13, 2023

Hassie Ruth Rice Seagraves, 89, of Danielsville, passed away on January 13, 2023. Born in Madison County on September 16, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Roy Rice, Sr and Annie Maude Glenn Rice. She was a member of Moons Grove Baptist Church. Mrs. Seagraves is survived by her 4 daughters and their spouses, Annette Seagraves (Mark...

Jan 12, 2023

Doug Ahern was many things – a computer systems architect, a metal fabricator, a musician, an historian of amplifiers, a gardener, an artist, a mechanic and a dog trainer. But at his core, he was a soccer player. And not just any position – he was a defenseman. That mentality – the toughness, the strength, the relentlessness, the analysis,...

Jan 12, 2023

Rita Winslett Hood, beloved wife of Bill Hood, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 12, 2023 at the age of 76.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at 2:00 pm at Lord and Stephens, Danielsville.

Lord and Stephens, Danielsville is in charge of arrangements.

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Jan 11, 2023

Rebecca Ann Wilbanks, cherished wife, daughter, niece and friend, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at the age of 42.

Born in Athens, she was the only child of Aubrey William Kitchens, Jr. and Kathy Lou Alexander Kitchens. Rebecca was a second-grade teacher at Jackson County Schools for more than a decade and the children...

Jan 11, 2023

James Lee Randall, 64, died on January 11, 2023. Born in Clarke County on February 22, 1958, he was the son of the late King Oran Randall, Jr. and Mary Lillian Faulkner Randall. Mr. Randall graduated from Oconee County High School and attended Athens Tech.  He enjoyed planting a garden each spring and sharing his vegetables with family and...

Jan 10, 2023

Edwin (Ed) Jackson, age 79, of Athens, GA passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 10th, 2023 surrounded by loved ones.  Ed was born on August 24th, 1943 in Kingsport, TN to Richard and Lorene Jackson.  He grew up in Texas and graduated from Deer Park High School in 1961.  He then went on to earn his B.A. in history...

Jan 9, 2023

Dwain Arden Whiteaker 75 of Colbert, GA., passed away on January 9, 2023. He was the son of the late, Jerald Whiteaker and Linda Thaxton; he was also preceded by his wife, Brenda Whiteaker.

Mr. Whiteaker was a Truck Driver for over 30 years and Vietnam Veteran with The United States Army.

Memorial services are...

Jan 9, 2023

Homer Eugene Bratcher, 90, of Athens, died on Monday, January 9, 2023.

A full obituary for Mr. Bratcher is forthcoming.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 13 at Lord and Stephens, West Chapel at 11:00 a.m. The family will receive friends at the funeral home for one hour prior to the service. Interment...

Jan 9, 2023

Carolyn Diane Baxter, 63, wife of 43 years to Billy Joe Baxter, died on January 9, 2023.

Born in Oconee County, she was the daughter of the late George Alvin Gunter and Mildred Hazel Dellinger Gunter. Mrs. Baxter worked as a substitute teacher at North Oconee High School and was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.

Jan 9, 2023

Calvin L. Johnson, cherished husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 9, 2023 at the age of 66.

Born in Athens, he was a son of the late Sanford Johnson and Suelene Hardman Johnson. Mr. Johnson was passionate about country music and loved playing the guitar and singing. He served as a minister for...

Jan 8, 2023

Robert Wayne (Bob) Pendleton, 91, Comer, passed away peacefully Sunday, January 8, 2023.

Born in New Middletown, Indiana, he was the son of the late Wilbur and Bernice Pendleton. He was a graduate of New Middletown High School before enlisting in the United States Navy in 1952. After his time in the service, he moved to Madison...

Jan 8, 2023

William Donald Smith, Sr “W.D.”., 86, of Hull passed away on January 8, 2023. Born on February 27, 1936, he was the son of the late Van Mitchell Smith and Drucilla Hill Mann.

W.D was born in Whitehall, GA. and entered the navy at which was 18 during the Korean conflict.  After his military service he began...

Jan 8, 2023

William (Billy) Colquitt, 75, of Lexington, Ga., passed away on Jan. 8, 2023. Born on Jan. 6, 1948, he was the son of the late Coile and Christine Colquitt.

Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Sandra Colquitt; sons Steven (Paige) of Bogart, Ga., and Brandon (Jessica) of Lexington, Ga.; two grandchildren, Catherine Colquitt and Grant Colquitt,...

Jan 6, 2023

Nellie June Boatright Robertson, 80, of Athens, died on Friday, January 6, 2023.

A native of Alma, GA and daughter of Jesse James Boatright and Goldie Hickox Boatright, June received degrees from Abraham Baldwin College and the University of Georgia. She worked as a County Extension Agent in Candler County and taught for 21 years as a...

Jan 5, 2023

James Edward Hurt, 75, of Jefferson, passed away on January 5, 2023. Born on February 9, 1947, he was the son of the late Joseph Hurt and Hesta Murphrey.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, John Hurt, Charles Hurt, Joann Ashford.

Survivors include his wife, Charlotte Hurt; children,...

Jan 5, 2023

Henry Lonnie Booth, 96, of Danielsville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 5, 2023.

Born in Oglethorpe County, he was a son of the late Erla Booth and Edna Brown Booth. Henry was a Veteran of the United States Navy and he retired from Westinghouse. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his...

Jan 4, 2023

Mary Clay Lill, 80 of Bostwick, GA and wife of 57 years to the late Johnnie Hershel Lill, Jr., died on January 4, 2023.

Born in Lawrenceville, GA she was the daughter of the late Eddie Clay and Eva Butler Clay and sister to the late Roger Clay and Diane Ashby. Mary and her husband Johnnie were...