OBITUARIES

Nov 1, 2024

Bertie May Watson passed from this earth into Heaven on Friday November 1st.

She was born in Maysville, Georgia to William Minor Davidson and Sybil Prickett Davidson.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by Her husband James Watson, a son Edwin Watson, a son-in-law Gary Seymour, a granddaughter Ashley Watson, a great granddaughter Autumn Jarrard, brothers-Gene Davidson, Bronson Davidson,...

Nov 1, 2024

Maxine Shields, cherished wife, mother, grandmother and sister, passed away on Friday, November 1, 2024 at the age of 77.

Mrs. Shields was a daughter of the late Mack Wilson and Drucilla Haggard Wilson. She retired from Dr. Oh B. Kwon's office and was a member of Providence Baptist Church. 

Survivors include her husband, Garney "Junior" Shields, Jr.; son, Tim Shields (Tina);...

Nov 1, 2024

Ellen Christenberry, cherished mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 1, 2024, the day after her 74th birthday. 

Born in Camden, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Robert Holiday and Marjorie Rubb Holiday. Ellen was a beloved educator for more than 40 years, teaching at multiple elementary schools in both the Barrow and Clarke County...

Oct 31, 2024

Eleanor Foley, 87, of Athens, GA, passed away on Thursday, October 31.

Ellie was born in Washington, DC, in 1937, but spent her first nine years living with her grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins on a farm just north of Athens off of the Nowhere Road. When she was nine, she moved back to the Washington, DC area to live with...

Oct 30, 2024

Elaine Jean Girman, 85, passed away on October 30, 2024. Born in Griffith, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Gerrit Bakker and Jennie Bakker. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her late husband: Albert Girman, and siblings: Al Bakker, John Bakker, Jerry Bakker, and Eleanor Stooksbury. 

Elaine is survived by her three children: John VanKanegan...

Oct 28, 2024

Krystal Spring Cox, 48, of Hull, GA passed away on October 28, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Jonas Bales and Betty Jo Bales. A lifelong resident of the area, she was an avid Georgia Bulldogs fan. Krystal was a homemaker who loved her family and she will be greatly missed by all who knew her. 

Krystal is survived...

Oct 27, 2024

Sueko passed away on October 27th at the age of 93. Born into an affluent family in Mie, Japan, she experienced significant loss early in life, losing her mother at the tender age of three and two of her older brothers to World War II. Despite these hardships, Sueko remained a beacon of optimism and curiosity.

As Japan emerged from the...

Oct 27, 2024

Charles Polk Dickens, 82, husband of 61 years to Linda Barrett Dickens, died on Sunday, October 27, 2024. Born in Athens, GA, he was the son of the late A.P. Dickens and Mary Parsons Dickens. Charles was a lifelong resident of Oconee County, he graduated from Oconee County High School and the University of Georgia in 1965 with a degree...

Oct 26, 2024

Crawford R. Tucker, 88, husband of the late Ruth Tucker, died on Saturday, October 26, 2024. Born in Oglethorpe County, GA, he was the son of the late Albert Tucker and Zora Hopkins. 

He was preceded in death by his son, Earl Burdett; sisters: Annie Holland, Roberta Casey, Annette Casey, Ruby Scogins, and Mary Coker

He was a motor grader operator and...

Oct 25, 2024

Linda G. Taylor, 81 of Albany, Georgia passed away October 25, 2024. She was the daughter of the late James C and Mildred Taylor of Doerun, Georgia. Also preceded by her husband James "Cub" Robert Taylor, and step son, James R. Taylor, Jr. Mrs. Taylor worked as a bookkeeper with Regions bank for many years. She was a member of...

Oct 25, 2024

James (Jim) Joseph Alberts

Jim Alberts passed this life on October 25, 2024 in Athens, Georgia. He was born on May 23, 1943 in Chicago.

His lifelong passion for Oceanography began with a degree in Biology and Chemistry from Cornell College. He received his MS degree in Organic Chemistry from Dartmouth College and obtained his Ph.D. in Chemical Oceanography from Florida State...

Oct 25, 2024

Ruby Hammond McGinnis Scogin, 89, of Colbert, GA, passed away Friday, October 25, 2024. The daughter of the late M.E. & Mamie Hammond, a life-long resident of Colbert, and member of Colbert Baptist Church. A friendly face to the community during her time at Merchants and Farmers Bank and the Colbert Pharmacy. Ever the example of unwavering faith and everyone's...

Oct 24, 2024

Steven “Steve” Douglas Jones, 60, died on October 24, 2024. 

Born in Athens, GA, he was the son of Clifford Carter Jones and Effie Mae Hawkes Jones. Steve was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents: Sherman B. Hawkes and Gladys Murray Hawkes and paternal grandparents: Emory Otis Jones and Winona Duncan Jones. Steve began his law enforcement career with the...

Oct 24, 2024

Suzanne (Sue) Carol Ward Gatliff passed away on October 24, 2024 at the age of 80 years old after a 7-month battle with MDS, a rare leukemia-like blood disease. 

A Memorial Mass will be held Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 1:00 PM at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. 

For over 20 years, Sue lived in Watkinsville, Georgia and worked at the WSB Consumer...

Oct 23, 2024

Kenneth Lacoy Barber, 68 years old, passed away on October 23, 2024 after a courageous 4 1/2 year battle with cancer. He was born in Athens, Georgia to the late Alvin Lacoy Barber and Bessie Louise Tate on February 16, 2024. His siblings, Donna Barber and Calvin (Deena) Barber mourn the loss of their big brother. He is survived by...

Oct 23, 2024

Sara Elizabeth McElroy, 89, of Danielsville passed away on October 23, 2024. Born on March 12, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Jewel Phillips and Maude Wilson.

She was an active member of Moons Grove Baptist Church for 49 years. She was a good friend to many and had a servant’s heart. Her passions were attending church, gardening, picking...

Oct 23, 2024

Charles Warren Christian, 77, of Danielsville passed away on October 23, 2024. Born on February 25, 1947, he was the son of the late Claude Lee Christian and Lena Bell Hunsinger Christian. 

Charles was a veteran of the United States Army, serving in the Vietnam War. Married for almost 54 years, he met his wife, Betty Carol, “cruising Royston” with friends....

Oct 21, 2024

Oct 21, 2024

Perry Henderson Pledger, 81, husband of Deborah Zucker Pledger, died on Monday, October 21, 2024. 

Born in Athens, GA he was the son of the late Harvey Henderson Pledger and Mary Lucille Freeman Pledger and brother to the late Sandra Butler. Perry retired from 3M as an engineer and enjoyed the outdoors spending time deer hunting. 

Survivors in addition to his wife...

Oct 20, 2024

Steven Dennis Webb, 84, passed away on October 20, 2024, in Madison, GA. Born on October 14, 1940 in Independence, Kansas, Steve was known for his great sense of humor and hardworking nature. Steve proudly served in the Army from 1958 to 1961, demonstrating a commitment to his country during his years of service. Steve and his wife Jackie were...