OBITUARIES

Nov 23, 2022

Charles Reginal “Reggie” Phillips, 85, died on November 23, 2022. Born on September 12, 1937 in Madison County, Reggie was the son of the late Dupree and Lutrelle Phillips and brother to the late Sue Phillips and Jerry Phillips. He was a member of Meadow Baptist Church and retired from Dixie Cap Rubber Company after 30 years. Survivors include...

Nov 23, 2022

Sandra Jane Ray, 58, of Carlton, passed away on Wednesday, November 23, 2022.

Born in Athens, she was a daughter of Annie Mae Booth Cowart and the late Bobby Lee Cowart.

Survivors include her husband, Dale Ray; three children, Crystal Ray; Derrick Ray and Jeremy Ray; two siblings, Barbara Hines and Kenneth Cowart; 11 grandchildren...

Nov 23, 2022

Lawrence (Larry) Ronald Hepburn, of Athens, Georgia, died peacefully on November 23, 2022, at St. Mary’s Hospice House, following a brief but challenging illness.  Born on September 26, 1940, in The Bronx, NY, he was the son of Marjorie Jackson and Lawrence Loftus Hepburn.

To all who knew him, Larry was a true Renaissance man.  He was...

Nov 23, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Tami Jane Frye. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Nov 23, 2022

Gary Wayne White, 76, of Winterville, Georgia died November 23, 2022.

Born July 11, 1946 at home in Fredericktown, Missouri, he was a son of the late Richard and Gladys “Dolly” White nee Branam. He was preceded in death by siblings, Bacile (Betty) White, Albert White, Harold White, Clyde White, Lucille (Alva) Yamnitz, and Dorothy Rae.  He...

Nov 22, 2022

Charles Ray Cannon, cherished father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother, passed away on Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at the age of 80.

Born in Athens, he was a son of the late John S. Cannon and Helen M. Damron. Mr. Cannon was a Veteran of the United States Army. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...

Nov 22, 2022

Fredrick M Snailum  74 of Danielsville, GA, passed away unexpectedly on November 22, 2022. Mr. Snailum was born on October 30, 1949, in Yuma, AZ. He is preceded in death by his Son Chris and daughter Marybeth; Father Bill, Stepfather Erine and mother Helen; Brother Greg Snailum, Sister Gail Nicora; Grandparents Maynard & Mary Wheeler, William & Ruby Snailum...

Nov 21, 2022

Cathy Gail Whitehead, 63, of Oconee County, passed away on November 21, 2022. She was born on January 25, 1959, in Covington, Georgia.

Cathy was a devoted mother, wife and mimi.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Larry Whitehead.

Survivors include her mother, Sara Criswell; children, Shane Whitehead (Wendy), Lee Whitehead,...

Nov 21, 2022

Charles DeWitt Blanton, Jr., 85,  a native of Kings Mountain, NC and longtime resident of Athens, GA, passed on November 21, 2022 at his assisted living home in Roswell, GA.   Born on January 11, 1937, he was the son of the late Charles Dewitt Blanton, Sr. and Bonnie Yates Blanton.

Dr. Blanton spent his professional career at...

Nov 19, 2022

Tracy Lynn McCarty Parker, 61, of Danielsville, GA, beloved wife of David Parker, died on November 19, 2022. Born in Athens, GA on August 28, 1961, she was the daughter of the late Willie Lou Magness McCarty and James Gilbert McCarty. She was also preceded in death by her sister: Katherine Starr Brock; father-in-law: Donald Collin Parker "Hawk”; and...

Nov 18, 2022

Sarah Lucille Ray Sloan joined her beloved husband, Wiley G. Sloan, in heaven on Friday, November 18, 2022.

The fourth of six children born to Rev. Albert and Mrs. Alouise Ray, Sarah was a lifelong Methodist, and she and Wiley built their lives around their church and community endeavors.

Born in Milburn, Kentucky, Sarah Lucille...

Nov 17, 2022

Coach Dick Copas December 1, 1933 - November 17, 2022 After living a full life, Coach Dick Copas, age 88, died peacefully at his home on November 17, 2022. His love for his family, steady presence, compassion, and sense of humor will be forever missed. He put the needs of others before himself and definitely made...

Nov 17, 2022

Ronnie Michael Haley 65 of Danielsville passed away November 17, 2022. He was the son of the late Leland and Catherine Haley He was also preceded in death by his sisters and brother, Elaine Allen, Cathy Stanfield, Lucy Anglin and Randy Haley. Mr. Haley worked for Garret Paving as a Foreman.

Survivors include his wife, Linda Haley;...

Nov 16, 2022

Robert Jones Mulford passed away on November 16, 2022.  Bob was born March 8, 1942, in Amherst, Ohio, minutes before his twin brother Richard (Dick), to Dr. Robert and Mildred Mulford.  He was preceded in death by his brother, Dick, on April 20, 2015.

He graduated from Amherst High School in 1960.  He enjoyed his class reunions...

Nov 16, 2022

John Frederick Schoewe (91) passed away peacefully in Athens, Ga on Wednesday, November 16, 2022. He was born October 26, 1931, in Sandusky, Ohio as the son of two German immigrants, Oscar and Mina Schoewe. He was a track star in high school and then joined the Army and was stationed at Fort Benning, Ga. He was a long-time...

Nov 16, 2022

Pamela Preston Mize of Crawford, Georgia, passed away after a brief illness on November 16, 2022.

Pam was the daughter of the late Rae E. Preston, Sr. and Florrie Mae M. Preston of Macon, Georgia.

Pam is survived by her husband of 59 years, Joe G. Mize; her son Scott McIntosh-Mize and his wife Patty;...

Nov 16, 2022

Shirley Lowe Thaxton, 81, wife of 63 years to Lee H. Thaxton, died on Wednesday, November 16, 2022. A lifelong resident of Arnoldsville, Shirley was the daughter of the late Burley W. Lowe and Ruby P. Lowe. She retired from Bellsouth/AT&T after 35 years. She was a member of Corinth Baptist Church. Survivors in addition to her husband Lee,...

Nov 13, 2022

Paul Ellis Mosley, 67 of Auburn, passed away November 13, 2022.

A native of Atlanta, GA, he was a son of the late Frances Bowman and Albert Staton Mosley both of Atlanta, GA.

A master plumber, Paul owned and operated his own plumbing company, Mosley Mechanics, in Athens GA from1996-2001. Later, Paul worked for other...

Nov 13, 2022

Douglas Kent Dvoracek left the Earth on Sunday morning November 13, 2022. He was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina on March 28, 1957 to Leonard John Dvoracek and Doris Mae Newsome Dvoracek. Doug grew up in Burlington, North Carolina and graduated from Walter M. Williams High School in 1975. He then attended Western Carolina University where he discovered his...

Nov 13, 2022

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