Douglas C. Hammond
Jan 30, 2021
Bishop Douglas C. Hammond, 83, of Watkinsville, died January 30, 2021. Born in Athens, he was a son of the late Obie C. and Rosa Kent Hammond and was preceded in death by his son, Douglas David Hammond in 2002, brothers, Allen, James, Cyril, Curtis, Hubert and Bert Hammond and sisters, Era Hicks and Lorrelle Hammond. Known affectionately as Papa...
Daniel Brian "Danny" Healan
Jan 29, 2021
Daniel Brian “Danny” Healan, age 47, of Watkinsville, passed away on January 29, 2021 after an extended illness. He is survived by his parents, Dennis and Dianne Healan of Watkinsville; brother, Darrell (Jennifer) Healan of Athens; niece, Darcy Healan and nephews, Murphy and Brody Healan of Athens. Danny was a graduate of Oconee County High School and a proud graduate...
James Paul Presley
Jan 28, 2021
Evans Funeral Home of Jefferson announces the death of Mr. James Paul Presley, age 73, of Jefferson, Georgia who entered into rest Thursday, January 28, 2021. Mr. Presley was born in Decatur, Georgia, a son of the late James Clarence Presley and the late Gloria Ann Christiansen Presley. Mr. Presley was a member of the Sons of the Legion of...
Rosemary Brown Mauldin
Jan 28, 2021
Rosemary Brown Mauldin, 78 of Bishop, GA passed away January 28, 2021. She was the daughter of the late Clarence & Annie Ruth Brown. Mrs. Mauldin was retired as a registered nurse working in home healthcare and as a hospice nurse. Mrs. Mauldin was preceded in death by a brother, Gerald Brown. No services are announced at this time. Survivors...
Vickie J. Weatherford
Jan 27, 2021
Vickie J. Weatherford, 60, died January 27, 2021. A lifelong resident of the Athens area, Vickie was the daughter of the late Delano and Nina Sue Couch Toney. She was a member of Johnson Drive Baptist Church and recently attended Edwards Chapel Baptist Church. She was manager of Showtime Bowling for over twenty years. Funeral services will be Friday, January...
Blake Burnham Shepherd
Jan 26, 2021
As Blake made his rounds to the local grocery stores, bank, and local restaurants in Watkinsville, Georgia, the sound of laughter was heard as he shared his great sense of humor. What a great guy with a wonderful wit! Blake was 75 and retired when he died unexpectedly at home on the evening of January 26, 2021. He will be...
Edna Ruth Perry
Jan 23, 2021
Edna Ruth Compton Perry,88, of Athens, died on January 23, 2021. The daughter of the late Eddie and Beatrice Compton, Ruth lived in the Athens area her entire life. She was preceded in death by husband, Cecil "Buddy" Perry; daughter, Kay Waters; son, Terry Perry; sister, Betty Knight; and brother, Tommy Compton. Ruth is survived by son, Kenneth (Kellie) Perry...
Patricia Ann Lovell
Jan 20, 2021
Patricia Ann Lovell was born on January 20, 1940 to Don McClain and Judy Fry McClain in Clovis, New Mexico and died on January 20, 2021. Pat was raised in Clarkesville, Georgia, marrying her high school sweetheart, David, in 1959. David and Pat moved to Watkinsville, Georgia where they worked and raised their family. Pat enjoyed working as the secretary...
Clark Petty Wade
Jan 16, 2021
Clark Petty Wade, 89, of Winterville, GA, died January 16, 2021. Born in Bissell, MS, she was a daughter of the late Davis Gordon Hall and Audrey Lucille Hutcheson Hall. An area resident since 1964, Mrs. Wade worked in sales for Fosters Jewelers and Austin Furniture before retiring to be a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She...
Maxcy Pearle Nolan Jr.
Jan 14, 2021
Dr. Maxcy Pearle Nolan, Jr., 81, husband of Myrna Walter Nolan, died Thursday, January 14, 2021 at home. Maxcy was born in Anderson, SC, he was the son the late Maxcy P. Nolan, Sr. and Janie Elizabeth Sharpe Nolan. Dr. Nolan earned his BS and MS from Clemson University and Ph.D. in Entomology from The University of Georgia. After more...
Cassandra Billups-Thomas
Jan 13, 2021
Mrs. Cassandra Billups Thomas, age 61, of Athens, GA, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, January 13, 2021. She was the wife of the late George Thomas and daughter of the late Stepney Billups and Mildred Freeman Billups. She leaves to cherish her precious memories her daughter, LaKandra Thomas; son Brandon Thomas; mother, Mildred Billups; siblings: Nellie Watkins, Shirley Pounds,...
John William Ingham
Jan 12, 2021
Rev. John William Ingham, 81, of Colbert, died January 12, 2021. Rev. lngham was called into the ministry at the age of 17. While attending Emmanuel College he joined the Georgia Conference of the Pentecostal Holiness Church in 1960. He has been active in the ministry ever since. Married to Rita Dove lngham in 1955, together they pastored several churches;...
Virginia G. Dunn
Jan 12, 2021
Virginia G. Dunn, 83, of Bishop passed away on January 12, 2021. Born on July 11, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Theodore Escus Giles and Virginia Hilda Peck. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Kim Roe; siblings, Marion Cheek and David Giles. Survivors include her husband of 37 years, Charles...
Dorothy Jane (Kethley) Shaw Allen
Jan 7, 2021
Dorothy Jane Kethley Shaw Allen was born on November 28, 1944 at John Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. She died on January 7th, 2021 at the age of 76. She is preceded in death by her parents: Professor Thomas William Kethley and Jane Moore Kethley, and her brothers: Thomas (Bill) William Kethley, and Dr. John Bryan Kethley. She is survived...
Anne Gaye (Fleming) Yager
Jan 7, 2021
Anne Gaye Yager 78 of Winterville passed away on January 7, 2021. She was the daughter of the late, Edwin Hall & Annie Fleming; also preceded in death by her brother, Edwin Dozier Fleming; grandson, Jacob Andrew Osborne. Graveside services will be Sunday, January 10, 2021, at 3:00 pm at Athens Memory Gardens with Rev. Rodney Williams officiating. Survivors include...
Darrell D Burnette
Jan 7, 2021
Darrell Dana Burnette, 77, died January 7, 2021 due to a head injury from a car accident. Born in Macon County, NC, he was the son of the late Coolidge Austin Burnette and Edna Mae McConnell Burnette. Mr. Burnette was as an auto mechanic most of his life, owned his own radiator shop, retired from Peterson Springs as a maintenance...
Anterrio Makael Curry
Jan 1, 2021
Anterrio Makael Curry, Sr. 36, of Lexington, died January 1, 2021. The viewing will be Friday, January 8, 2021 from 1-6 PM at the funeral home. A graveside service and interment will be Saturday, January 9, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Athens Memory Gardens. Survivors include his children, Anterrio Makael, Jr., A'Dai and Amazi Curry; parents, Brenda Gail and Nathaniel...