OBITUARIES

Jan 16, 2022

Lucy Wilson Fambrough, 86, passed away peacefully in her home, Sunday, January 16, 2022. A resident of Oconee County, GA, Lucy was preceded in death by her loving husband of 56 years, Jack Fambrough. She was the daughter and last surviving child of the late Ezra and May Mize Wilson. Lucy’s eleven siblings who preceded her in death were...

Jan 15, 2022

Mark Steven Blodgett, age 65, beloved and cherished father, brother, and papa, passed away on Saturday, January 15, 2022.

Survivors include his daughter, Christie Blodgett Rouse and spouse Matt Rouse and their children, Andrew and Abigail Rouse; his son, Matthew Blodgett and spouse Tiffany Blodgett and their children, Dominick and Jackson Blodgett; and his sister, Jo Blodgett...

Jan 15, 2022

Kurt Arthur Knisely, 80, of Statham passed away on Saturday, January 15, 2022. Born in Brooklyn, New York on October 14, 1941, Kurt was the son of the late Durbin Knisely and late Janet Estance Anderson, and stepfather, Ralph Ogden Anderson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers.

Kurt was the...

Jan 15, 2022

Nancy Slay Graham, 72, passed away due to cancer on Saturday, January 15, 2022.

Nancy was born in Newfoundland on June 22, 1949 to James and Marion Slay. During 1980-1990 Nancy was a member of Pleasant Hill Volunteer Fire Department and served as Treasurer for the Pleasant Hill Civic Center. She also served as Secretary for Oglethorpe...

Jan 15, 2022

Marie Faulkner Seagraves, 83, wife of the late George Dewey Seagraves, Jr., died Saturday, January 15, 2022. Born in Colbert, GA, she was the daughter of the late Roy Amos Faulkner and Allie Mae Melton Faulkner. Mrs. Seagraves retired from Westclox and was a member of Chapelwood United Methodist Church. Survivors include her three children: Ricky (DeDe) Seagraves of...

Jan 15, 2022

William Ralph Daves, 90, of Bowman, passed away on Saturday, January 15, 2022.

Born in Austell, he was a son of the late R.C. Daves and Willie Blair Daves. Mr. Daves was a Veteran of the United States Army. He retired from General Motors after 35 years of employment. Following his retirement, he became an avid outdoorsman...

Jan 15, 2022

James William “Bill” Herringdine, age 72, peacefully left this world for the glory of the next early on January 15 while at St. Mary’s Hospice House, after living with lung cancer for nearly 5 1/2 years. He was born in Rawlings Sanitorium, Sandersville, Georgia, the only child of Harvey Paul Herringdine and Nellie Shirey Herringdine, both deceased. He never...

Jan 14, 2022

Sarah Lou Casper, 80, of Athens passed away on Friday, January 14, 2022. Born on September 23, 1941, she was the daughter of the late George William Brown and Rosa Mae Seabolt Brown.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Alive Mize, Malcom Mize, Lenora Ramsey, Lillian Blount, Ruth Gordon.

Jan 14, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Anita Bailey Tye. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jan 13, 2022

Janis Scherer Gomillion, 89, of Watkinsville, passed away on Thursday, January 13,2022.  Born on February 19,1932 in Cleveland, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Eva Koch Scherer and Michael Scherer.  A lifelong homemaker, Janis loved her family dearly.  She enjoyed gardening, planning family vacations, and loved traveling, especially with her husband in their retirement years.  In addition...

Jan 13, 2022

James Lenard Baker, 77, husband of the late Willis Runell Casper Baker, died Thursday, January 13, 2022. Born in Statham, GA he was the son of the late Fred Baker and Gladic Whitehead Baker.  He retired from the Navy Supply School Commissary.  Survivors include three children: Richie Baker of Athens, Freddie (Andrea) Baker of Lexington and Michelle Dills of...

Jan 12, 2022

Betty Lou Loggins, 69, of Comer passed away on January 12, 2022. Born on August 19, 1952, she was the daughter of the late William Franklin Epps and Lou Gunter Epps.

Betty was a God-fearing woman of Christian faith and was involved with many churches. She was family oriented, never met a stranger and loved to hold...

Jan 12, 2022

James “Jimmy” Thomas Williams, 91, died January 12, 2022.

A native of Clarke County, he was a son of the late Magdaline and James Humphrey Williams. He was also preceded in death by his wife of sixty-seven years, Ruth Naomi Williams.

Mr. Williams retired from the United States Navy, having served in the Korean War....

Jan 12, 2022

Mary Louise Bell, 87, passed away on Wednesday, January 12, 2022.

A lifelong resident of Madison County, she was a daughter of the late Boyd Kidd and Lola Mae Kidd. Mrs. Bell retired from Reliance Electric and was a member of Meadow Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,...

Jan 11, 2022

Lennie “Levie” Virginia Harrison Cook, 82, of Bogart, died on Tuesday, January 11, 2022.

Born in Monroe to the late William Hull Harrison and Sarah Arlene Dillard Harrison, Levie lived in Madison County for many years before moving to Oconee County 18 years ago. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. Levie was a creative person...

Jan 10, 2022

Dorothy Mae Self, 70, wife of Burney Wayne Self, died Monday, January 10. 2022 at her residence. Born in Dublin, GA she was the daughter of the late Dolphus Edward Streetman and Katie Mae Fowler Streetman. Dot had worked as a store clerk at T’s Corner and was a member of Rays United Methodist Church. Survivors in addition to...

Jan 10, 2022

Cheryl Carithers Roberts, 63, of Comer died on Monday, January 10, 2022.

A full obituary for Cheryl is forthcoming. Private services will be held.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 200 Vesey Street, 28th Floor, New York, NY 10281 or at jdrf.org .

Jan 9, 2022

Robert (Bob) Frank McDowell, Jr., 81, of Athens, GA, passed away peacefully in his home on January 9, 2022.   A former resident of Madison, GA, he is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Beverly Benton McDowell; their children, Holly McDowell, Robert Frank McDowell, III, Eva (Paul) Evans; grandchildren, Chris and Nick Evans; his sister, Marie Louise Sadler;...

Jan 9, 2022

Terri Peck Morgan died on Sunday, January 9th, 2022.  She is survived by her mother Guynelle McElroy, her daughter LeAndra (Kyle) Roberts, her granddaughter Caroline Roberts, and siblings Max Peck, Chris (Anita) Peck, Mike (Diane) McElroy, and Linda (Stoney) Birt.   She is also survived by her mother-in-law, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, and cousins.  She...

Jan 9, 2022

The Harward family announces the January 9th death of David Ray Harward of Athens, Georgia. David was born to Calvin and Lottie Harward in Sanford, North Carolina. After high school, David worked in various positions where he honed skills in metalworking and machinery. During this time he married and moved to Georgia where he started a family while working...