OBITUARIES

Jun 1, 2022

Tracey Thrasher Moore, 63, of Crawford, Georgia passed away June 1, 2022.

Tracey was born in Atlanta, Georgia on February 15, 1959. She graduated from Clarke Central High School in 1977. Tracey married Francis Donald Moore October 23, 2004. After 26 years, she retired from the Oglethorpe County School System as a Paraprofessional. Her school kids brought...

Jun 1, 2022

Michael J. Thomas, 35 of Colbert, passed away June 1, 2022. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, William “Skeet” T. Henderson, and a grandmother, Annette Thomas. Michael was a member of the Vineyards Creek Baptist Church, he loved his family, friends, and his job and he loved life. He was employed by the University of Georgia in...

May 31, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Bert Spooner, Jr.. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

May 31, 2022

Jimmy Lee Childs Sr., 80 of Hull, GA, formerly from Commerce, GA, passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at 6:35 PM. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Childs, and a granddaughter, Brittany Childs.

Graveside services are Friday at 11:30 AM June 3, 2022, at Colbert Cemetery with Pastor Adam Reynolds...

May 31, 2022

Donna, beloved Wife and Mother, died Tuesday after a long illness. Born in Hazleton, PA, graduated from William and Mary in Virginia, worked as a chemist and in retail, equestrian, raised three wonderful children. Survived by husband Steve, married 52 years, daughters Jennifer and Julie and son David and four grandchildren. She will be sorely missed.

May 30, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Eduardo Wilfredo Guevara, Sr.. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

May 30, 2022

Funeral services for George Burton “Buster” Smith, 67, of Arnoldsville, will be Thursday, June 2, at 11 a.m. at Winterville Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday, June 1, from 6 until 8 p.m. at Lord & Stephens East.  Mr. Smith died on Monday, May 30, at Piedmont ARMC, of complications of kidney cancer. Born on March 11, 1955 in Charleston,...

May 30, 2022

Beverly Forsman Alley, formerly of Gainesville, GA, Macon, GA, and Sandy Springs, GA passed away peacefully at Sweet Olive Farm in Winterville, GA on May 30, 2022, at the age of 90 years old.  Beverly was born on December 26, 1931, in Boise, Idaho, to parents Harold and Kathryn Forsman (predeceased 1994 and 2005).  She was predeceased (2000) by...

May 29, 2022

Henry Griffith Utley, beloved husband and father passed away on May 29, 2022, surrounded by his wife, Elaine, and children: Letitia (Richard) Alfonsi, Cyrus (Edith) Utley, Moriah (Michael) Brown and Eliza (Lars) Furtwaengler. He is also survived by ten grandchildren: Peter, Rosemary and Vivian Alfonsi, Stella and Griffith Utley, Elizabeth and Eleanor Brown, and Joni, Oliver and Luke Furtwaengler....

May 28, 2022

Pamela Catherine Barker, age 73, died peacefully at her home on Lake Oglethorpe surrounded by her husband, daughter, son and daughter-in-law. Pam was a loving wife, mother and successful business woman. She was born on April 10, 1949 to Lee Hendrix and Catherine (Kitty) Toole Hendrix. She was a 1971 graduate of Miami University of Oxford, Ohio and was...

May 28, 2022

Larry E. Snipes of Watkinsville passed away after a long illness on Saturday, May 28, 2022. He was born on November 4, 1938, in Marion County, S.C. and was the son of the late Thomas Earl and Irene Rogers Snipes.

Larry was a graduate of Clemson University, class of 1961. He was a member of Watkinsville First...

May 27, 2022

On Friday, May 27, 2022, Zachary (“Bubba”) Colin Campbell  age 37, passed away and joined our heavenly Father in heaven. Zach was an incredible artist with a kind, gentle soul and a big heart. He was extremely intelligent, had a green thumb, and loved the outdoors. He loved his children. His family and friends believe that his life was...

May 27, 2022

Joe Paul Strickland of Colbert, GA passed away on May 27, 2022, surrounded by his family.  Joe Paul was 86 years old.

Joe Paul was born on July 28, 1935, to Clarence and Elise Strickland.  He was a 1953 graduate of Danielsville High School, where he played basketball.  After graduating he worked with his father as a...

May 27, 2022

Michael Neal O’Kelley, 58, of Decatur passed away on May 27, 2022. Born on May 19, 1964, in Athens, Georgia, he was the son of the late Ray Neal O’Kelley and Betty Barrett O’Kelley. He was later raised in Madison County, graduating from Madison County High School in 1982.

Michael was a kind, loving and loyal individual...

May 27, 2022

Claude Randall “Bud” Dunham never met a stranger. Among his many gifts, Bud easily nurtured deep and meaningful relationships that endured throughout his life. His unique sense of humor and quick wit never failed to bring out the best in others and generate a laugh in even the most mundane circumstance. Bud was a magnet to others because of...

May 27, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Maria G Martinez. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

May 24, 2022

Randy Leland Haley, 56, of Danielsville, passed away on Tuesday, May 24, 2022.

Born in Athens, he was a son of Leland Haley and Catherine Brown Haley. Mr. Haley retired from ER Snell after more than 40 years of employment. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Lucy Anglin, Cathy Stanfield...

May 23, 2022

Gary L. Pleger, of Athens, who was born June 17, 1932 in Lancaster, PA to Alcie G. and Harry W. Pleger, passed away May 23, 2022. Gary is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Mary Beilman Pleger; daughter Christina (Chris) Pleger Phillips, daughter Cynthia (Cindy) Marie Mackey, and son Stephen (Steve) Scott Pleger; also grandchildren Gina Mackey,...

May 23, 2022

Patricia Pittman Oldham was born in Jackson County on August 17, 1937. She was the daughter of the late Roy and Lillie Martin Pittman and was preceded in death by an infant sister and brothers, Grady, Olin, Willard, Wallace, Garnett and Quillian Pittman.  She was the widow of Chester Oldham following 47 years of marriage.

Pat retired...

May 22, 2022

Floyd Edmund Read, husband of Barbara Rowe Read, died at home in Comer, GA, on May 22, 2022.

Born in Augusta, GA, he was the son of James Wiley Read, Sr. and Margaret Walters Read, both deceased. He was preceded in death by his brother, James Wiley Read, Jr., and sister Ann Read Shirey. He is survived...