OBITUARIES

Apr 1, 2022

Diane Sosby McCurry, 76, of the Red Hill community, was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, April 1, 2022.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jack Sosby and Mildred “Peggy” Phillips.

She is lovingly remembered by her 2 daughters: Johnna Aldrich (Jason) and Christy Compton (Clay); grandchildren: Joselin Aldrich, Keaton...

Mar 31, 2022

Robert W. Owens 70 of Danielsville, GA passed away on March 31, 2022. He was the son of the late, Russell & Gene Owens; he was also preceded in death by his son, Glenn Owens. Mr. Owens retired from St. Mary’s Hospital as a network engineer and also worked at Johnson & Johnson. He enjoyed flying his model airplanes,...

Mar 31, 2022

Natalie Starr Harper Toney, 95, of Athens, died on March 31, 2022.

She was born in Chicago on August 5, 1926. She came south as quickly as she could and never looked back. A graduate of Brenau College in 1948, Natalie joined her parents in running the Old Colony Motor Inn in Athens. She was an active...

Mar 31, 2022

David Warren Eck, 80, passed away on Thursday, March 31, 2022. Born on November 27, 1941, in Lycoming County, PA, he was the son of the late Miles S. Eck and Nina L. Eck.

David served in the United States Navy as a nuclear reactor operator on submarines. He moved to Athens to work at the Navy...

Mar 29, 2022

Betty Jaqueline Paul Mathews passed peacefully into the arms of her lord at age of 92 on March 29, 2022. Betty was a native of Oglethorpe County. She was born on July 24, 1929, in Point Peter, GA to the late Mary Holloman Paul and Howard “Jack” Paul. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...

Mar 29, 2022

Roger Merrill Edwards 91 of Comer, GA, passed away on March 29, 2022. He was the son of the late, Lauren and Margorie Edwards. He was preceded in death by his wife, Retta Arzola Edwards. Mr. Edwards was a Mechanic, who worked on heavy equipment and a United States Navy veteran who served on the USS Iowa during the...

Mar 28, 2022

Dr. Adelbert Elton Wade, Jr. of Winterville passed away on Monday, March 28, 2022 at the age of 95. Dr. Wade was born in Hilliard, Florida to the late Adelbert Elton Wade and Esther Elvira Sundberg as the youngest of four sons. Upon his high school graduation, Dr. Wade served in the United States Navy during WWII. Following his...

Mar 28, 2022

George Kelly Hill, Jr. passed away on Monday, March 28, 2022 at Manor Lake Memory Care, Athens, GA.  A native of Franklin County, he was a son of the late George Kelly Hill, Sr. and the late Winnie Boles Hill Roach.

Mr. Hill was born in Canon, Georgia on January 24, 1950 and was a graduate of...

Mar 26, 2022

Ted A. Baumgartner, 82, of Athens, Georgia died Saturday, March 26, 2022 at his residence. He was preceded in death by his father, Frederic M. Baumgartner and mother, A. Marguerite Baumgartner.  Survivors include his wife, Gloria Baumgartner of Athens, GA; children: Paula Baumgartner and Karla Baumgartner both of Athens, GA; siblings: William M. Baumgartner of Portland, OR, Karl H....

Mar 26, 2022

Sara C. Nicholson, 93 of Athens, passed away on March 26, 2022. She was the daughter of the late, Murphy & Della Conder; also preceded by husbands, Harry T. Martin and Dr. W.S. Nicholson, Jr; sons, Harry T. “Buddy” Martin and Robert Murphy Martin; daughter, Elizabeth “Sandie” Nicholson; Brother, Robert M. Conder; son in law, Mike Bishop; grandson, Michael...

Mar 26, 2022

Christine “Chris” Grant, of Watkinsville, made her ascent to heaven on Saturday, March 26, 2022, at the age of 69 after a brave battle with pancreatic cancer.

Chris was born April 29, 1952 in Sacramento, California to the late Garth Mangus and Louise Rees. She lived the majority of her childhood in Ventura, California and kept hold...

Mar 26, 2022

Stanley James Hardeman, 73, of Athens, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 26, 2022.

Born on April 5, 1948 to James F. Hardeman and Florence Mann Hardeman of Athens, Stanley served his country during the Vietnam War as a sergeant in the United States Army. He worked with Westinghouse and with the University of Georgia bookstore, from...

Mar 26, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Mahendra Kumar Sinha. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Mar 25, 2022

Dr. Floyd Randolph Cooper, Jr. passed to his heavenly home on March 25, 2022 at his home in Bogart, GA surrounded by family.

Born in 1930 in Texas, Floyd’s family moved to Decatur, GA in 1940 where he earned his Eagle Scout at age 14, graduated from Decatur Boys High School in 1946, and Emory College in...

Mar 24, 2022

Marvin Franklin Adams, 92, of Lanier Gardens, Athens, Georgia, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2022.

He was born on June 17, 1929, to George Franklin and Ollie M. Adams. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Frances Beck Adams; brothers Clinton and Auburn Adams, and sister Mildred Hopkins. Survivors include his...

Mar 24, 2022

Stacey Teaster Gordon, born on January 10, 1970 in Norfolk, Virginia met Jesus face to face on the morning of March 24, 2022, at the age of 52. She was the daughter of the late Ray & Jane Teaster. She is survived by her husband of 30 years, Kevin Gordon, Nicholson, Ga.; her children, Kyle (Tabitha Weeks) Gordon, Danielsville,...

Mar 23, 2022

James Andrew Torrence, age 91, of Athens, Georgia, former resident of Addison, Illinois, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2022.  He was a 1953 graduate of Fournier Institute of Technology.  He served his country as an engineer at the Aberdeen Proving Grounds in Maryland. He married his long-time sweetheart Laverne Marie Pressley in 1954 and enjoyed 67 years...

Mar 23, 2022

Barry Hammond Hicks, Sr., died Wednesday, March 23, 2022. Born in Athens, GA he was the son of the late Dr. Grady Bannister Hicks and Era Elvie Hammond Hicks. He was also preceded in death by his first wife Mary Frances Sherdan Hicks, his second wife Gloria Fay Hurst Hicks, son, Barry Hicks, Jr. and sister in law, Sheila...

Mar 22, 2022

Marjorie Seagraves 91 of Athens, passed away March 22, 2022. She was the daughter of the late, William & Eula Autry; also preceded by her husband, Ellijay Seagraves and a brother, Jack Autry. Mrs. Seagraves worked for Thomas Textile Company in Whitehall and Rite Aide for many years.

The family will visit Monday March 28, 2022 at...

Mar 22, 2022

Frederick Thomas Dapkus, 87, of Athens passed away on Tuesday, March 22, 2022. Born on September 7, 1934, he was the son of the late Anthony Frederick Dapkus and Betty Flood Dapkus.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sister & brother-in-law, Irene & Roland Loveless.

Survivors include his wife of...