OBITUARIES

May 8, 2022

Stanislaus Skalski, 88, of Watkinsville, Georgia, passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 8, 2022. Stan was born February 1, 1934 to Antony and Josephine Skalski in Palisades Park, New Jersey. He was the ninth and youngest child of Polish immigrants who stressed the importance of education; Stan and 6 of his brothers would go on to earn graduate...

May 8, 2022

Lee James Padgett, 66, of Athens, Georgia, formerly of West Columbia, South Carolina, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, May 8, 2022.

Lee was born February 16, 1956 in Cordele, Georgia to Vernell Gillespie Padgett and the late Thomas Jackson Padgett.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Rebecca Corley Padgett; children:...

May 8, 2022

On Sunday, May 8, 2022, Petty Officer First Class Ray Tommy Roberts shipped out for the last time. Tommy was born on November 11, 1943 to his parents, Andrew and Beulah Horne Roberts and began living a life that would be story-worthy for years to come.

Growing up in a large family in Comer, Georgia, one of...

May 7, 2022

Mary Elizabeth Lovern, 87, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 7, 2022.

A lifelong resident of Oconee County, she was a daughter of the late Granderson Field Lovern and Annie Laura Bradberry Lovern. Ms. Lovern was a member of Ray’s United Methodist Church. She loved her family and friends and enjoyed sending birthday cards to them yearly....

May 6, 2022

Joan Staiger, 91, of Watkinsville, passed away on Friday, May 6, 2022.

Joan was born in Washington, D.C. and lived in that area before moving to Georgia in 1962. She married Richard "Dick" Staiger on May 3, 1947.

Joan was preceded in death by her husband. She is survived by her daughter, Debbie, of Bishop; ...

May 5, 2022

Betty Jane Watson,85, of Danielsville passed away on Thursday, May 5, 2022. Born on June 1, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Robert Settle and Wilma Settle.

Betty was a Veteran of the United States Army, serving as a medical surgical nurse during Vietnam at the 93rd Evac Hospital in Long Binh, Vietnam.

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May 5, 2022

Mary Louisa “Mary Lou” Dixon, 80, passed away quietly on May 5, 2022, after several years of declining health.

Mary Lou was born in Waycross, Georgia, on October 1, 1941, to Savilla Irene Thornton Dixon and Alva Monroe Dixon. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Robert Tracy Dixon. She is...

May 5, 2022

Mary Shadden, 82, of Athens, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 5, 2022.

Mary was the daughter of the late Thomas Benjamin Stephenson and Montine Sanders Stephenson. She was the youngest of 8 children and was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, H.A. "Buddy" Shadden; siblings Sara Howington,...

May 4, 2022

Eileen Patricia Martin, 92, died May 4, 2022.

A native of Philadelphia, PA, she was a daughter of the late Charles A. Bowen and Jeanette E. Toner and the widow of Robert W. Martin. She was also preceded in death by five siblings, Jeannette E. Glass, Alice T. Lannon, Margaret Rugerrio, Charles A. Toner and Robert Toner....

May 4, 2022

Michael Scott Seger of Athens, Georgia, passed away on May 4, 2022, at the age of 57. He is survived and will be greatly missed by his wife, Mary Carl Seger, his son, Jacob (“Jake”) Daniel Seger, his daughter, Conerly Elizabeth Seger, his mother, Lantie Lathrop, his brother-in-law, Buz Busby, his niece, Sarah Busby, and his aunt, Shirley Treadway....

May 4, 2022

Kathryn Estelle Triplett 63 of Colbert, GA passed away May 4, 2022. She was the daughter of the late, Ronald & Lavonia Turner. Kathryn loved life, loved her family, God and her fur baby “Willow”.

A Memorial Graveside service will be held Monday, May 9, 2022, 1:30 pm at Colbert Cemetery with Pastor Lee Adams officiating.

May 4, 2022

Ramona Pearl Hawkes Booth, 82 died Wednesday, May 4, 2022.  A native of Madison County, she was the daughter of the late John C. and Kathleen A. Hawkes.  She is preceded in death by her husband, C. Talmadge Booth, sisters, LaCena Hooper and Patsy Adams, brother Franklin Hawkes and nephew Travis Hooper.

She held degrees from the...

May 3, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Larry Charles Patterson. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

May 3, 2022

James L. Epps 70 of Watkinsville, passed away May 3, 2022. He was the son of the late James David Epps. Mr. Epps was retired from Four Seasons Environmental as an electrician. He was also a member of Watkinsville First United Methodist Church.

Memorial services will be Saturday, May 14, 2022, at 2:00 PM at Watkinsville First...

May 3, 2022

Linda Epps Hammond, 74, died May 3, 2022. A native of Greene County, GA, she was a daughter of the late Ralph M. and Flora Lucille Lankford Epps and was preceded in death by her husband of 35 years, Patrick Edward Hammond. She resided at Magnolia Estates of Oconee where she called home and will be missed by all....

May 3, 2022

Dorothy Lee Williams, 89, of Athens passed away on Tuesday, May 3, 2022.

Born on October 16, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Darphus Manley and Myrtle Patrick Manley. Dorothy was of Christian faith and was a member at Green Acres Baptist Church. She was a social butterfly who loved to travel, was a great...

May 2, 2022

Kathleen (Kathy) Mary Ryan, 79, of Athens, GA died on May 2, 2022. Kathy was the youngest of 13 children born to the late Paul and Vina Allie in St. Paul, MN. Kathy was raised in St. Paul but lived for many years in FL, GA and AZ. Kathy is survived by her daughter Leah Reed (and husband Jason),...

May 2, 2022

Lois Jean Benjamin Rosenthal, surrounded by her three children, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2022 in Athens, Georgia.

She was born March 2, 1938 and raised in Elyria, Ohio by her mom, Jean Hancock Benjamin, and her grandmother, Lin Hancock.  Her close-knit family including her sister, aunts, uncles, and cousins served as a foundation for the...

May 2, 2022

Pauline Ruth Hoeven Marshall, 92, passed away on Monday, May 2, 2022 at Highland Hills Memory Care in Watkinsville, GA.

She was born on May 23, 1929 to Charles and Velma Hoeven in Alton, Iowa. Pauline attended Alton High School where she participated in extracurricular activities as a cheerleader and music, playing the saxophone. She then attended...

May 1, 2022

Jeffrey Michael Sheets, 61, of Crawfordville passed away on May 1, 2022. Born on March 8, 1961, he was the son of the late David Allen Sheets and Margaret Adelaide Pierle Sheets.

Jeff was a master wood worker and the owner...