OBITUARIES

Dec 12, 2021

Mark Loren Rice, 62, of Danielsville, passed away on Sunday, December 12, 2021.

Mark was a son of the late Pete Rice and Johnnie Rice Casper and William “Red” Casper. He was a 1977 graduate of Madison County High School and a Veteran of the United States Marine Corps having served from 1979 until 1983. Mark worked...

Dec 12, 2021

William Francis Grady, Jr., 89, passed away on Sunday, December 12, 2021.

Bill, cherished husband, father, brother, grandfather, and great-grandfather was born Dec. 27, 1931, in Amarillo, Texas. He graduated from Denton High School (Texas) in 1950, where he played saxophone and was the student director of the band. Bill was a Veteran of the United States...

Dec 10, 2021

David Phillip Butts, 89, of Bogart GA, passed away on Friday, December 10, 2021, at his residence.

A memorial service followed by a reception will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, December 19, 2021 at St. James United Methodist Church in Athens, GA with Revs. Bill Curington and Bob Beckwith officiating.

Dr. Butts was born...

Dec 9, 2021

David William Peterson, also known as “Coach Dave”, 78, of Athens, Georgia passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 9th, 2021. He was the son of the late William and Ruth Peterson of Ocala, Florida. Coach Dave was a youth director of YMCA and a retired educator from Oglethorpe County Primary School and was well known for coaching softball, refereeing,...

Dec 8, 2021

Peter William Stone, 35, of Seattle, Washington, died Wednesday, December 8th, 2021. Born in Cobb County, GA, he was the son of Talitha “Tali” Werback  Stone of Watkinsville and Roger E. Stone of Marietta. Mr. Stone was a graduate of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and currently worked for Alaska Airlines in customer service.

Peter loved hiking, mountain biking,...

Dec 8, 2021

Patricia Nix Peck, wife of 36 years to Max Peck, died December 8, 2021. Born in Athens, GA, she was the daughter of the late Edward Paul Nix and Mary E. Carter Nix and sister to the late Glenn Nix and Mike Nix. Patricia had worked Dupont for 17 years and currently was working for Heyward Allen Toyota for...

Dec 7, 2021

Linda Kay Lauer, 68, wife of 23 years to John Joseph Lauer, died Tuesday, December 7, 2021 in Athens, GA.  Born in Fayetteville, NC, she was the daughter of the late G. Wesley Baughman and late Mary Raines Baughman.   Linda attended Gannon University and had a long Human Resources career in the dairy and poultry industries including Meadow Brook...

Dec 7, 2021

Vernon Lee Norman, 81, of Winterville, Georgia entered peacefully into his heavenly home on December 7, 2021. He was the husband of Liz Cole Norman of 55 years.

Born May 22, 1940 in San Antonio, Texas to Richard Ivey Norman and Iva Reine Stroud Norman.

Lee is preceded in death by his parents; his son,...

Dec 6, 2021

Alice Gayle Hardeman Duncan, 75, of Athens, died December 6, 2021.

Born in Athens, she was a daughter of the late Augustus T. and Kathleen Hardeman and was preceded in death by her sister, Patsy Hardigree.

Gayle married the love of her life, Lamar, on December 30, 1966, and over the past 55 years they...

Dec 5, 2021

Eufrasia Frances Fritz “ Fro” Frosina Gragnani Cascio, 93, passed  peacefully Sunday,  5 Dec 2021. Frosina, as she was known to her family, was born 29 May 1928 in Brooklyn NY to her Italian immigrant parents Rosalia Butera Gragnani (Grah- nya- nee) and  Eufemio Gragnani. She was the third child of five and she liked to share memories of...

Dec 5, 2021

Norma Jean Cochran, 82, of Loganville passed away on Sunday, December 5, 2021. Born on May 3, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Oscar Rudolph Wilson and Laura Cornelia Kent Wilson.

Affectionately known as Granny by many, she was a devoted christian and was a member of Center Hill Baptist Church for 30+ years. Granny...

Dec 4, 2021

Dr. Ernest Dale Threadgill, 79, beloved by all who knew him, passed away surrounded by his family on December 4th, 2021, in Watkinsville, GA.

Born in Tallassee, AL, to Lucy Pemberton Threadgill and Thomas Wilson Threadgill on June 26th, 1942, Dr. Threadgill was a graduate of Auburn University. He enjoyed a 45 year career in academia, including...

Dec 3, 2021

Ann Roddenbery Brookins, 76, of Athens, GA, died December 3, 2021 at St. Mary’s Hospital.

Mrs. Brookins was born May 12, 1945, in Tampa, FL to the late Seaborn Anderson Roddenbery III, MD and the late Grace G. George. She was also preceded in death by a son, Tate Anderson Brookins.

After a move of...

Dec 3, 2021

Tommie Guess Mullis, born on June 7, 1934 in Sycamore, Georgia passed into the hands of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on the afternoon of December 3, 2021, at the age of 87.  She was the daughter of the late John Benjamin Guess and Oxie Hickman Guess. She was preceded in death by her brother, John Henry Guess...

Dec 2, 2021

Aaron Joseph Fernandez, 18, died Thursday, December 2, 2021.

Born in Palm Springs, CA, he was the son of Darlene T. (Tim) Richardson and Chuck E. Fernandez. Aaron was working for SMI Composite as a Polish Technician.

Survivors in addition to his parents include two siblings: Matthew Fernandez and Kaylee Campbell; maternal grandparents: Max Porter...

Dec 1, 2021

Barbara Ann Jordan passed away on December 1, 2021.  She was the daughter of the late Lee Lackey and Naomi Cleghorn Lackey.  She lived in Pocataligo, GA all of her life and retired from General Motors Finance Corp.  Barbara was preceded in death by sisters Bettie Gray, Ruth Lackey, Bonnie Campbell and brothers Henry Lackey and Tom Lackey.  She...

Dec 1, 2021

Donna Sue Scoville May 3, 1943 ~ December 1, 2021

OBITUARY Donna Sue Scoville, 78 of Colbert, GA passed away Wednesday, December 1, after suffering a stroke. She was born on May 3, 1943 in Atlanta, GA and was the daughter of the late Render and I.V. Rowe. She was a beloved mother,...

Nov 29, 2021

James “Jim” Phillips Carow Sr., 88, passed away at home on Mon., Nov. 29, due to complications from a stroke. Born March 5, 1933, in Michigan City, Indiana, he left the hospital with his parents during FDR’s historic Bank Holiday.

Jim graduated from George Washington High School in Arlington, Virginia, and attended Georgetown and Northwestern Universities, belonging...

Nov 28, 2021

James England Bowden (Jim) passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family on November 28, 2021. He was survived by his wife of 63 years, Jere; his brothers Jerry (Minnie) and Dan (Kathy); his sons Bill (Eydie), Mike (Sandra), Steve (Dedee); and daughter-in-law Lindsey; 16 grandchildren, and one great grandchild. Jim was preceded in death by...

Nov 28, 2021

Robin Lynn Wharton, 63, wife of 39 years to Michael Francis Wharton, died Sunday, November 28, 2021. Born in San Jose, CA, she was the daughter of the late James Robert Marquis and Marilyn Joan Sorenson Marquis.  Robin had worked as an administrative assistant for Northeast Sales Distributing, and previously worked as a commercial artist for Storagetek in Louisville...