OBITUARIES

Apr 13, 2022

Connie Ward Stewart 11/19/1938-4/13/2022, born in Oconee County, GA, was daughter of Fred Tendal Ward, Sr. and Elsie Janes Ward. She died in the Hospice Unit at Emory University Hospital after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. A Celebration of Life will be held on April 30, 2pm at The Carter Presidential Center in Atlanta. A charter member of Friendship...

Apr 12, 2022

Douglas Dwayne Mattox, 61, husband of Sherry Mattox, died Tuesday, April 12th, 2022. Born in Athens, GA he was the son of Aline Andrews Mattox and the late James Douglas Mattox. After graduating from West Virginia University, Doug began his law enforcement career at the University of Georgia Police Department to later work at the Athens Police Department and...

Apr 11, 2022

Agnes Turner Gaines, 94, passed away peacefully April 11 after living a life well lived filled with family, friends and love. Born in Franklin Springs, Georgia, she spent her childhood and early teens in India where her parents were missionaries. She lived an idyllic childhood on the mission filled with adventure - the tea gardens, the Himalayas and the...

Apr 10, 2022

BARRETT, Gary Wayne

Gary Wayne Barrett, Eugene Pleasants Odum Chair of Ecology Emeritus, of Athens, Georgia, formerly of Princeton, Indiana, passed away in his home on April 10, 2022. He was 82 years of age. Gary’s childhood education began in a one-room schoolhouse in rural Pike County, Indiana. During grade school he developed an avid appreciation of...

Apr 10, 2022

Thurston “Junior” Barber, Jr., 85, of Hull passed away on Sunday, April 10, 2022. Born on February 28, 1937, he was the son of the late Thurston Barber, Sr. and Sarah Sims Barber.

Junior was a member and trustee of Trinity Baptist Church.  He was a loving father, grandfather and great grandfather and was the owner of...

Apr 9, 2022

James Steven Rice, 65 of Hull, Georgia passed away Saturday, April 9, 2022. Born November 30, 1956, he was the son of the late Geneva and Coy Rice.

He was a graduate of Madison County High School, Class of 1975, and was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. He was a retired truck driver.

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Apr 9, 2022

Juanita E. Ash, 95, of Bishop, died on Saturday, April 9, 2022.

Born in Atlanta to Ernest Elder Sr. and Berta Dellinger Elder, Juanita was raised in Oconee County and graduated from Watkinsville High School in the class of 1943. She graduated from Athens Business College in 1944 and worked as a bookkeeper, most recently for the...

Apr 6, 2022

Dr. Thomas P. McHugh, DDS passed away peacefully at the age of 92 on April 6, 2022 in Athens GA. Tom and his wife, Emily, resided in Athens GA for 26 years. Tom was born in 1929 in Brooklyn NY. He attended Bishop Loughlin HS where he served as a class officer and was an outstanding track athlete. He...

Apr 6, 2022

Apr 6, 2022

Robert “Bob” Wayne Lance, 86, of Hull Georgia, died at his home Wednesday morning, April 6, 2022.

Born on July 7, 1935, he was the son of the late Reba Carter Lance Patterson and Wayne Leon Lance.

He is survived by his wife, Brenda Massey Lance, and two daughters —Amy Lance Brown and Donna Lance...

Apr 5, 2022

Mabel Elizabeth Jeffers, the 3-year-old daughter of Matt and Rachelle Jeffers of Hoschton, passed away on April 5, 2022. Mabel’s life brought laughter, smiles, and joy to all who knew her (or met her randomly in the grocery store). Mabel Elizabeth, meaning “lovable" and "pledge to God," fit her beautifully as she lived out her earthly commission by being...

Apr 5, 2022

Laura (Lala) Hanson King, formerly of Conyers and most recently of Athens, passed away April 5, 2022. She was born in Atlanta, Georgia, on May 16, 1942. She was in her heart a Georgia Peach and Steel Magnolia. She is preceded in death by her parents, A.A. and Elizabeth Hanson, and her beloved brother (in law) Donald (Buddy) Boone....

Apr 4, 2022

Hugh Ervin Williams 81 of Danielsville, GA passed away on April 4, 2022. He was the son of the late, Johnny & Ethel Williams; also preceded by his wife, Audrey Marie Williams; brother, Richard Williams. Mr. Williams retired from the City of Atlanta Police Department as a Detective, he also served our country in Vietnam in the United States...

Apr 4, 2022

Lesley L. Jones, 69, wife of the late James R. “Randy” Jones, died Monday, April 4, 2022. Born in Detroit, MI, she was the daughter of the late Major Leslie Glenn Ling, Ret. And Marion Phyllis Craig Ling. Mrs. Jones retired from the University of Georgia School of Medicine as an Administrative Assistant and following her retirement she volunteered...

Apr 3, 2022

David Lowell Hetzel passed away on Sunday, April 3, 2022. David was predeceased by his father, Lowell Hayward Hetzel and mother, Ray Miller Hetzel, his wife, Louise Stamps Hetzel and his sons, Douglas Allen Hetzel and Patrick Warren Hetzel. He is survived by his two brothers, Dr. Glenn Hetzel (Nancy) and Donald Hetzel (Sherry), three daughters, Kimberly Welty, Sharon...

Apr 3, 2022

Hulit Grier "H.G." Cartey, Sr. passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 3, 2022.

H.G was born in Oconee County in 1927 and remained a lifelong resident with June Cartey, his wife of 70 years. H.G. dedicated his life to hard work, providing for his family and working in his garden. H.G. was preceded in death by his...

Apr 3, 2022

William “Bill” Donald Pepper, 86, of Athens, died on Sunday, April 3, 2022 following a courageous battle against Parkinson’s Disease.

Bill was born on April 29, 1935 in Dadeville, AL to Herman William Peppers and Jessie Florence McGhee Peppers. Bill spent his early years in East Tallassee, AL, and excelled in all academic areas. Much of his...

Apr 3, 2022

Zelma Dean Hamby, 90, died on Sunday, April 3, 2022 with her family at her side. Born in Athens, Alabama, she was the daughter of the late Edward L. Webster and Lucille O. Smith Webster and sister to the late Ed Webster, Jim Webster and Liz Norris. Zelma was a member of Prince Avenue Baptist Church where she was...

Apr 2, 2022

Carol Ann Calvert Price, age 89, transitioned to Heaven April 2, 2022 with family at her side in Hendersonville, TN.

Carol was a very special lady who left her family with a legacy of love to carry on for generations.  She loved big, worked hard and enjoyed serving others.

Carol was married twice in her...

Apr 2, 2022

James Walker O’Dillon, 68, of Watkinsville, passed away on Saturday, April 2, 2022.

Born in Athens, he was a son of Adrienne Whitehead O’Dillon and the late James Lowell O’Dillon. Mr. O’Dillon was an avid racecar driver at Athens Speedway and he enjoyed gardening.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by his brother,...