All Obituaries

Mamie Lou Ollie Mitchell, 84 of Athens, began her eternal journey Monday, June 29, 2020. She is survived by her children, Daron "Lynn" Mitchell and Keith Mitchell; siblings, Charlie (Louise) Ollie, Florrie Payne, Rita Goolsby, Jack (Joann) Ollie, Corina Ollie, Nevel (Mary) Ollie; a cousin reared in the home, Roy (Stella) Winfrey; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Mr. Terry Donnell Middlebrooks was born on March 25, 1970, in Athens, Georgia to the late Mrs. Lue Alice Middlebrooks-Lester, his late step father Mr. Robert Lester, and his father the late Mr. Charles Smith Sr. Donnell was blessed with two children, a son, Lanier Yearby, a daughter Zyria Hood, and a granddaughter Ariah Pittard. He walked by faith and not by sight and loved the lord. He attended Cornerstone Church of Christ in Athens, Georgia. His life tells the story of a Christian whose...

NOTE: The Family is receiving friends at the home of Mrs. Janie Arnold. Mr. Arnold was a life long resident of Athens and graduated from Cedar Shoals High School. He is survived by his mother, Janie Arnold, along with his son, Jeremiah Carson; granddaughter Amariyah Carson; brothers, Willie Rufus Arnold, Jr. (Judy), Gregory Arnold (Bridget), Arthur Arnold, Steve Arnold; sisters, Cynthia Arnold Simpson (Joseph), Evelyn Thomas (Corey), Tammy Taylor, and Iesha Clarke; nieces, nephews, aunts,...

Mr. Jones is the son of Ms. Starline Jones of Athens.

Frances Lucille HollowayWashington was born April 28, 1943, in Portal, Georgia.  She slipped away into enteral rest on May 27, 2020, unexpectedly.  She was reared in Portal, GA, and received her formal education through the Bulloch County School system.  She was a proud graduate of the Class of ‘61 from William James High School.  From there she set her sights on New Jersey where she married the love of her life of 51 years, Clifford Washington, Jr., who preceded...

Her wings were ready, but our hearts were not   Loretta Ellison-Lawrence was born on February 2, 1975, to the late Ms. Hilda Ellison and Mr. John Newton Mitchell Gunby.  She departed this life on Tuesday, May 26, 2020.   After graduating from Monroe Area High School in 1991, she enrolled in American Intercontinental University, and graduated Cum Laude, with a Bachelor of Science in the Department of Criminal Justice in September of 2007.     While in...

The family will receive friends at 537 Sandy Cross Rd., Lexington, GA 30648  Alysia Sharnice Allen, born May 23, 1991 in Athens, GA and was called home to be with the Lord on May 25, 2020.      She was a 2009 graduate of Cedar Shoals High School, Athens, Georgia and shortly after she began her adult life as a faithful mother. Her life’s love was her kids, her mother, family and friends.       Alysia was like a Jelly Bean, she had a hard exterior...

 JIM “TACK” ELDER, JR.  A.K.A. JAMES ELDER                  Jim Elder, Jr. was born November 23, 1945 to the late Jim Elder, Sr. and Hattie Elder.  Jim’s “Tack” earthly journey ended May 17, 2020. He was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church West. In 2007, he married his best friend, Crystal Smith, who later became his caregiver.  Jim graduated from Athens High...

Mr. Benjamin “Ben/Benny Boy” Franklin Elder was the eldest of four children born to the late Frank Webb and Sophie G. Jones Elder in Watkinsville, Georgia on May 21, 1942. As a youth, he joined Oak Hill Baptist Church, Oconee County, Georgia. He attended Ed Stroud Elementary and High School, where he graduated in 1963. Ben was employed by Athens Janitorial Service until his retirement. In addition to his parents, Ben was preceded in death by a sister, Leita M. Elder. He is...

Ms. Norton is survived by her son,Stephen L. Heggood, Jr.; daughters, Teresa Heggood and Misty Hughes; grandchildren, Stephen L. Heggod III, Catherine D. Heggood, Ryan Smith, Jack L. and Samuel E. Darlow, Kane, Zoei, and Myles Hughes; great-grandchildren, Kinsley Hulings and Isabella Darlow; other relatives and friends.