OBITUARIES

Sep 30, 2022

Alice Geraldine Maxey Camp gave up the pain and agony of her world in exchange for eternal life with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  After an extended illness, Alice, 69 of Hull, GA passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family and friends. She grew up in Watkinsville, GA and graduated from Oconee County High School in 1971....

Sep 30, 2022

After a short illness, Jean Kelley Hopkins, 96, went to be with the Lord on September 30, 2022 with her family present. She is predeceased by her loving husband, Stuart R. Hopkins, her parents, Mr. & Mrs. C Earl Kelley, her son, Paul Kelley Hopkins and a grandson, Stuart Anthony Nemetz.

Ms. Hopkins was employed as a...

Sep 30, 2022

June Elrod Logan, 76, of Hull GA went to be with the Lord on September 30, 2022, following an extended illness. She was born in Franklin County, GA to the late William Hoyt Elrod and Mary Brooks Elrod. June was also preceded in death by her husband, Lewis Benjamin “Buddy” Logan and her sister, Rachel Elrod Anderson, both of...

Sep 29, 2022

Dr. Sarah “Sallie” Bradford Krickel, 79, of Athens, died on September 29, 2022, after a short illness. The daughter of the BR and Sarah Robertson Bradford, Sallie was born on December 9, 1942 in Savannah, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers Ransom Bradford IV, Windell Bradford, and Neil Bradford. She was also preceded in...

Sep 29, 2022

William “Bill” Joseph Adams II, 55, of Colbert, died on Thursday, September 29, 2022. Born in Chicago to William Joseph Adams I and Mary Peldner Adams, Bill worked as a master carpenter and CDL driver. In his youth, he traveled the world scuba diving and attending his beloved classic rock concerts. He was a dedicated automotive enthusiast with a...

Sep 28, 2022

Dr. John Bunn Hill, Jr. died peacefully on September 28th, 2022.  He was born on Feb 14, 1942, in Davenport, IA to Jane Downing Hill and Col. John B Hill.  He lived in Moline, IL with his mother and grandmother until he was 18 months old as his dad was stationed in London during World War II.   Because his...

Sep 28, 2022

Joe Mack Fielding, 75, of Watkinsville, went to be with the Lord on September 28, 2022. Born in Watkinsville, GA he was the son of the late Hubert Lorenza and Sallie Mae Fielding. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by three brothers Ned, Grady Calvin, Allen (Al) and one sister Mary Ella Burger.

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Sep 27, 2022

John William Fristoe lII, 72, of Athens, GA, has gone home to be with the Lord. He was the son of the late Dr. and Mrs. John William Fristoe, Jr. , and the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. John William Fristoe, Sr. and Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Conner, Sr.

John was a graduate of Briarcliff High School,...

Sep 26, 2022

Clarence David Bell, 85, of Athens, Georgia died Monday, September 26, 2022.

A native of Athens, the son of the late J.C. Bell and Sallye Ruth Bell Hendon. He was a 1959 graduate of the University of Georgia and a 1976 graduate of Woodrow Wilson College of Law. After a four-year tour in the US Army as...

Sep 25, 2022

Mustaine Zachary Smith, 26, of Watkinsville, GA died on Sunday, September 25, 2022. Born in Athens, GA he was the son of George and Trudy Smith. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, John Henry Smith and Elsie Jeannie Smith and maternal grandfather, Gary Eugene Ross. He worked as a mechanic at Madison County Hardware. Survivors in...

Sep 24, 2022

Glenn Ann “Glennie” O’Neal, 89 of Athens, GA passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2022, at Wesley Woods of Athens. She was born on November 11, 1932 in Nashville, TN to Glenn Hamilton Keith and Katheryne MayBelle Odom Keith. Glennie graduated with a degree in Child Development from the George Peabody College of Education, which is now part of...

Sep 23, 2022

Ann Clark Taylor passed away on Friday, September 23, 2022 at the home of her daughter.She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend by all who knew and loved her.

Ann was born in Mitchell County, GA. She was the daughter of the late Julius and Julia Griner Clark. Ann graduated from...

Sep 22, 2022

Brenda Joyce Bridges, 78, of Danielsville, GA peacefully entered her heavenly home on Thursday, September 22, 2022, with her family by her side.

Born on March 29, 1944, in Jackson County, GA, Brenda was the daughter of the late Lovic and Grace Minish.  She was married to her late husband Harold Lee Bridges of Danielsville, GA on...

Sep 21, 2022

Brenda Lee Free, 64, of Commerce passed away on September 21, 2022. Born on December 10, 1957, she was the daughter of the late W.C. Vickery and Sara King Vickery.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Chad Carter.

Survivors include her daughter, Donna Cox (Greg); grandchildren, Kinslee Cox,...

Sep 21, 2022

Eric Quinton Porter, 55, entered into his heavenly home on September 21, 2022.

The only son of the late Howard and Sara Porter, was a life long resident of Oconee County and a graduate of Oconee County High School, class of 1985. After graduation, Eric joined the Army and was apart of the 82nd Airborne Division. Later...

Sep 21, 2022

Carolyn Ann Sanders, 69, of Crawford passed away on Wednesday, September 21,2022. Born on December 21, 1952, she was the daughter of the late Donald Hambee and Mildred Barley.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Donnie Sanders, Sr.

Survivors include her children, Betty Watkins (Patrick), Donnie Sanders, Jr.,...

Sep 21, 2022

Barbara L. Adams, 77, of Bogart, passed away on September 21, 2022. Born on March 16, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Melton Lamar Pruett and Nellie Pruett.

Barbara loved serving others. She was of Baptist faith, a member of Bethabara Baptist Church and a longtime resident of Oconee County.

In addition to...

Sep 19, 2022

Matthew Thomas Mikulak

Matt Mikulak was a technological genius, an avid NPR fan, and a devoted husband and father. He packed a lot of life into his 44 years and had wonderful adventures with the people he loved so dearly.

Matt passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on September 19th from a stroke. He is survived...

Sep 19, 2022

Robert “Bob” Lindorme Robinson, of Atlanta, GA, passed away peacefully at his home in Athens, GA at the age of 93 on September 19, 2022.

A Memorial Service will be held Friday, September 30, 2022, at 1:00 PM at The Catholic Center at UGA with a reception immediately following.

Bob was born on...

Sep 19, 2022

Richard James (Dick) Scheall passed away on September 19, 2022.

Dick was born on September 7, 1933.  He was the youngest of seven children born to Fred and Agnes Scheall of Cleveland, Ohio. He spent his early years on a farm where he developed a steadfast work ethic that endured throughout his lifetime.  He joined the United...