OBITUARIES

Feb 10, 2022

Sarah Jean Harper, 92, wife of the late James Hilliard Harper, died Thursday, February 10, 2022. Born in Birmingham, AL, she was the daughter of the late Daniel W. Bishop and Florence Smith Bishop and mother to the late Jimmy Hilliard Harper. Mrs. Harper had worked as a cake decorator for Old King Cole Bakery in Atlanta, GA. Survivors...

Feb 10, 2022

Anna Joette Freeman, 64, of Snellville/Atlanta, Ga and as of late Athens, GA passed away peacefully on February 10, 2022.

Born on June 19, 1957 in Alabama, she is the daughter of the late Herbert and Evelyn Freeman of Viborg, South Dakota and sister to the late Ronald Freeman, Sr. Of New York.

She is...

Feb 7, 2022

Robert Dale Chandler, cherished husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother, passed away on Monday, February 7, 2022 at the age of 67.

Born in Riverside, California, he was a son of the late John Lester Chandler and Luella Doerr Chandler. Mr. Chandler enjoyed playing chess, reading and sailing as well as playing church basketball and various other...

Feb 6, 2022

Linda Jane Chase, 74, passed away on Sunday, February 6, 2022.

A lifelong resident of Athens, she was a daughter of the late James Roy Seagraves, Sr. and Dessie Mae Williams Seagraves. Mrs. Chase was a member of Restoration Apostolic Church and she retired from Athens Regional Medical Center. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...

Feb 4, 2022

Nancy Marie Harris Kiser, age 78, of Watkinsville Georgia, passed away peacefully Friday, February 4, 2022. Born on April 13, 1943 in her beloved town of Athens, she was the eldest daughter of the late Dr. Herschel and Marguerite Kolb Harris. Over the years the family welcomed three more daughters: Connie, Mary and Missy. Some of Nancy’s fondest memories...

Feb 4, 2022

Albeno (“Al”) Patrick Garbin Sr., age 89, died peacefully in the comfort of his home in Arnoldsville on Friday, February 4, 2022. He was born June 20, 1932, in Girard, Illinois. Al was preceded in death by parents, Cipriano and Angelina; sisters, Valentine Perona and Marjorie A. Kornet; and brothers, Abraham, John, Pete, Dominic, Albert, Charlie, and an infant...

Feb 4, 2022

Beverly F. Slagle, 68, of Athens passed away February 4, 2022. Born on June 29, 1953, she was the daughter of Betty Haralson Ford and the late Murray Ford.

Bev was a graduate of Bob Jones University and later went on to retire from Liberty Life after more than 30 years of employment.

In addition...

Feb 3, 2022

Robert Ervin Hall (Bob), 56, of Watkinsville passed away on February 3, 2022 after a battle with cancer. Bob was born in Albany Georgia on August 14, 1965, to Ernest Murray Hall, Jr and Mary Francene Willis Hall.

Bob is survived by his father Ernest Murray Hall, Jr. and step-mother Connie, daughters Tori Rojas (Zach) and Kayla...

Feb 2, 2022

Stephen “Ratt” Franklin James, 58, of Danielsville, Ga. passed away in his home on Wednesday, February 2, 2022.  Mr. James is the son of June Dean James and the late Hiram Erwin James of Danielsville. Stephen has two brothers, Stanley (Karen) and Barry a.k.a. Bubba James both of Danielsville.

Stephen leaves behind his only child, daughter; Kacie...

Feb 2, 2022

Albert Eugene Hale, 81, passed away to his heavenly home on February 2, 2022. Born in Tifton, GA on June 27, 1940, he was the son of the late Virgil Gene Hale and Ollie Van Dora Hale. He was also preceded in death by his sons: Kevin Lee Hale and Van Smith Hale; sisters: Inez Sampson, Clara Mae Terrell,...

Feb 2, 2022

Dennis George Pugh, 58, of Winterville, passed away on Wednesday, February 2, 2022.

Born in Atlanta, he was a son of Gail Aaron Carlock and the late Donald George Pugh. Mr. Pugh was a truck driver for several years and he was an avid NASCAR fan.

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

Feb 1, 2022

Marvin Kenneth Sims, 91, husband of the late Dorothy Hazel Barnett Sims, died Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at his residence. Born in Watkinsville, GA, he was the son of the late Oren Sims and Mary Lee Ashley Sims and was also preceded in death by one son, a daughter and four sisters. He retired from the US Air Force....

Feb 1, 2022

Emory “Bud” Carson, 81, husband of Gwendolyn Brooks Carson, died February 1, 2022.

Born in Oconee County Georgia, he was the son of the late Marvin Roy Carson and Lucy Huff Allgood and brother to the late John William Carson and Edna Lovin.  Bud retired as a school bus driver from Oconee County Schools, had worked for...

Jan 31, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Betty Sue (Ballard) Fowler. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jan 31, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Brian Joseph Hagan. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jan 31, 2022

Con profunda tristeza anunciamos el fallecimiento de Efraín, nuestro amoroso y devoto Padre y amigo de todos aquellos cuyas vidas tocó. Efrain Pinto Pena, de 66 años, falleció el 31 de Enero de 2022, luego de una batalla contra el Covid-19. El nació el 12 de Junio de 1955 en El Salvador, el hijo de Francisco Pinto y Ercilia...

Jan 31, 2022

John Raleigh Patton, age 89, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on January 31, 2022.  Raleigh was the son of Dorsey B. Patton and Alma Morris Patton.  He was born on Oct. 1 st , 1932 in Wellington, Al.  He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Virginia Dairlette Patton and his infant daughter Karen...

Jan 30, 2022

Doratha Michelle Dills, 50, died on Sunday, January 30, 2022. Born in Athens, she was the daughter of the late James L. Baker and Willis Runell Mize Baker. Michelle had worked as a City Clerk for the City of Danielsville. She is survived by her children: Chelsea Dills (Paul)and Cody Dills (Peyton); brothers: Richie Baker and Freddie Baker (Andrea)...

Jan 30, 2022

Brantley Vance Kitching, 60, husband of 38 years to Vicki Timms Kitching, died January 30, 2022.

Born in Lake City, FL, he was the son of Samuel Fletcher Kitching and Anne Vance Kitching. Brantley had worked as a Dental Laboratory Technician since he was 18 years old and was currently an owner of SYNrG.  He was an...

Jan 30, 2022

Our precious Bonnie passed away January 30, 2022, at the age of 81. Bonnie was a loving mother to her daughter Jennifer Berry and a devoted wife to husband Dudley Meeter. Bonnie grew up on a farm in rural Missouri, daughter of Lloyd and Ruth Gann and sister to Susie Gann (Hallar), David Gann and Sonja Liese. Her years...