Christopher Hancock
Aug 5, 2018
Mr. Christopher Dwight Hancock, 40, of Winterville, finished his course in faith on Sunday, August 5, 2018, at Elbert Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family. Chris was born in Athens on October 7, 1977, son of Barbara Ann Bailey Griggs and the late Homer Dwight Hancock. He attended Elbert County Comprehensive High School and was an etching artist in the...
Michael Marker
Aug 2, 2018
Michael F. Marker, 76, died August 2, 2018, in his home surrounded by his wife Bonnie and their children. Born in Elizabeth, NJ, he was the son of the late Fredrick Marker and Alice O’Halloran Marker and brother to the late Mary Donna Dolecki. Michael was a graduate of Johnson's Trade School in Scranton, PA and attended Penn State University...
Doris Elaine Adams
Aug 2, 2018
Doris Adams, 87, of Arnoldsville, passed away Thursday, August 2, 2018. Born in Aberdeen, South Dakota, she was a daughter of the late Edward and Olga Brick. Survivors include two sons, Danny Adams and David Adams and a host of other relatives and friends. Graveside services will be held Saturday, August 4, 2018 at 11:00 am at Athens Memory Gardens....
Jessie Bryant
Jul 31, 2018
Jessie Wilson Bryant, 85, wife of the late Gene Lamar Bryant, died Tuesday, July 31, 2018 at the Haywood House in Canton, NC. Born in Arnoldsville, GA, she was the daughter of the late Harrison McGhee Wilson and Hattie Mae Helton Wilson. Mrs. Bryant retired from Chicopee Mill/Johnson & Johnson as a weaver. Survivors include her daughters: Hope (Todd) Hardison...
Ray Charles Griffeth
Jul 29, 2018
Ray Charles Griffeth, age 62, of Athens, GA passed away on July 29, 2018 after a long illness. He was the son of the late Robert and Mamie Griffeth. He was preceded in death by his son, Anthony Sims and brother, Mike Griffeth. Ray Charles was a 1974 graduate of Cedar Shoals High School and a 1986 graduate of Mercer...
Nina Toney
Jul 22, 2018
Nina Sue Toney, 79, died July 22, 2018. A native and lifelong resident of Clarke County, she was a daughter of the late Sarah Sue Milligan Couch and Joseph William Franklin Couch. Mrs. Toney was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Jeffrey Paul Weatherford. She was employed for several years with the City of Athens Human Resources Department and Athens...
Robert G. Higdon
Jul 16, 2018
Robert Grady Higdon, went home to be with the Lord on July 16, 2018. Robert is preceded in death by his parents, Jesse Delmar & Lucille Kimbrel Higdon; also preceded by siblings, Alice Faye H. Raustis, Elizabeth H. Odum, and James Higdon. Robert was a member of Elder Road Baptist Church for 37 years. Funeral services are Thursday July 19,...
Elizabeth J. Bailey
Jul 15, 2018
Mrs. Elizabeth J. Bailey, age 73, of Winterville, Georgia passed on July 15, 2018. Survivors include her husband, George Bailey, Jr.; daughter, Lesa Bailey; granddaughter, Kenshundria Bailey; sisters, Lula Faye Harper, Deanie Johnson, Torrie Smith and Barbara Ann Johnson;; brothers, Harvey Johnson, Jefferson Johnson and Jermaine Johnson and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral service will be 11:00...
Sgt. David F. Trammell Ii
Jul 13, 2018
SGT. David Frank Trammell, II, died July 13, 2018. A native of Henry County, he was the son of David Frank Trammell of Griffin, GA, and the late Athena Waddle Trammell. Mr. Trammell was currently active duty in the U.S. Army National Guard as a Duel Status Federal Technician. In addition to his father he is survived by his wife,...
Joyce Ripley
Jul 11, 2018
Joyce Morrison Ripley, 73, of Comer, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, July 11, 2018. She was surrounded by her beloved family, who adored and loved her beyond measure. Born December 22, 1944, in Kokomo, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Lee Morrison and Regina Morrison of Orlando, Fla., and Athens, Ga....
Mary L. Smith
Jul 9, 2018
Mary Spratlin Nelms Smith, 80, wife of John A. Smith, died Monday, July 9, 2018. Born in Athens, she was the daughter of the late John D. Spratlin and Clara Dudley Spratlin. She was also preceded in death by her two sisters. Mary retired from General Times/Westclox after 25 years. In addition to her husband, survivors include three children: Rita...
Richard Lewis Rupert
Jun 28, 2018
Richard “Rick” Lewis Rupert, 58, died June 28, 2018. Private services will be held. Mr. Rupert was a son of Janie Cook Rupert of Winder and the late Richard B. Rupert. In addition to his mother, he is survived by three brothers, Mike (Penny) Rupert, Chad (Nicole) Rupert, all of Watkinsville; Greg (Stacey) Rupert of Canton; and a number of...
Martha Ellen Hughes
Jun 26, 2018
Martha Stamey Hughes, 83, of Arnoldsville, died June 26, 2018. Born in Wilkes County, she was the daughter of the late Myles and Elizabeth Brown Stamey. Mrs. Hughes was one of the charter members, organizers and a faithful servant of Sonlight Baptist Church. She loved gardening, playing the piano and reading. Her devotion to God, family, friends and neighbors touched...
James "Jack" C. Ramsay
Jun 21, 2018
James C. "Jack" Ramsay, age 91, passed away June 21, 2018 in Athens, GA. He was a native of Old Hickory, TN, and son of the late James F. and Jennie Bell Ligon Ramsay. He was also preceded in death by his wife Charlene Nolen Ramsay, a brother and three sisters. Funeral services will be 1:00 PM Monday June 25,...
Linda Elaine Strickland
Jun 16, 2018
Linda Elaine Strickland, 74, wife of Joe Cecil Strickland, died June 16, 2018. Born in Atlanta, GA, she was the daughter of the late Albert Wood and Alma Henson Wood. Linda was also preceded in death by two children: Phillip Daniel Strickland and Donna Jean Strickland and one sister: Renee Colette Wood. She worked as a CNA at several nursing...
Benjamin James Rowan
Jun 9, 2018
Benjamin James Rowan, 29, of Sandy Springs, GA passed away on June 9, 2018. Ben graduated with honors from Oconee County High School and earned his Associate’s degree from Athens Tech. He was a happily employed mechanic at Mercedes-Benz USA Headquarters of Sandy Springs. He was an avid biker, kayaker, and graced stages as a bass guitarist/percussionist for several area...
Carol June Boughton
Jun 2, 2018
Carol June Boughton, 80, wife of Harold Gordon Boughton, died Saturday, June 2, 2018. Born in Akron, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late William and Gladys Jump Nichols and mother of the late Gordon James Boughton. Carol received her associates degree in music from Akron University. She had worked as an administrative assistant at the University of Georgia...
William Coker Jr.
May 30, 2018
William Coker, Jr., 73, husband of Mary Alton Coker, died Wednesday, May 30, 2018. Born in Bogart, GA, he was the son of the late William Franklin Coker and Annie Mae Cheatham Coker. Junior retired from Pepsi as a route supervisor after 28 years. He was preceded in death by his parents and six brothers and sisters. Survivors in addition...