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Obituaries

Milton T. Bradberry

Milton T. Bradberry

Obituary: Milton T. Bradberry

Milton T. Bradberry, 82, passed away on April 17, 2023, at his home in Athens. He was preceded in death by his parents, Middleton and Myrtle Lee Bradberry and his brother, Elder. Mr. Bradberry was a lifelong member of Temple United Methodist Church.
Larry Ulysses Johnson

Larry Ulysses Johnson

Obituary: Larry Ulysses Johnson

Mr. Larry Ulysses Johnson, 81, lifelong resident of the Glade Community in Oglethorpe County, answered his final call on Thursday, May 18, 2023, at Nancy Hart Nursing Center in the Fortsonia Community of Elberton.
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Obituary: Jeannie Elizabeth Fields

Mrs. Jeannie Elizabeth Fields, 69, of Lexington was born on Aug. 16, 1953, and peacefully passed away on May 14, 2023.   Jeannie was a hairdresser for most of her life, but worked for several different businesses in Oglethorpe until she retired.
Helen Wray Clark

Helen Wray Clark

Obituary: Helen Wray Clark

Helen Wray Clark passed away on May 18, 2023, at the age of 93, at the Greene Point Health and Rehab Center in Union Point.   She was born on Nov. 30, 1929, in Maxeys to the late Whitfield and Eula Wray. Helen was preceded in death by her husband, George W. Clark and best friend, Gene Channell.

Obituary: Carolyn Collins

Carolyn Collins, 62, of Lexington, died Wednesday, May 3, 2023. Public viewing was Friday, May 12, 2023 from 1-6 p.m. at the funeral home. The funeral service was Saturday, Saturday May 13, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at Chestnut Grove Baptist Church with interment in Athens Memory Gardens.
Capt. Robert Edward Thornton

Capt. Robert Edward Thornton

Obituary: Capt. Robert Edward Thornton

Capt. Robert Edward Thornton, 70, completed his tour of duty on Earth on Sunday, April 30, 2023. Born on Aug. 8, 1952 to the late William C. Thornton, Jr. and Philomene McMahon Thornton, Bob graduated from Clarke Central High School, Class of ‘71 and the University of Georgia with a BBA degree.
Waunette Missouri Cowart Langford

Waunette Missouri Cowart Langford

Obituary: Waunette Missouri Cowart Langford

Waunette Missouri Cowart Langford, 85, of Arnoldsville, GA, passed away May 8, 2023, peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in an old farmhouse on Chandler Bridge Road, Center, Georgia, Nov. 5, 1937.

Obituary: Vondell Ballard Holliday

Vondell Ballard Holliday, 76, of Athens, passed away on May 7, 2023. Born on Sept. 9, 1946, she was the daughter of the late James F. Ballard and Lavora Maddox Ballard.
Kerry Lane Bridges

Kerry Lane Bridges

Obituary: Kerry Lane Bridges

Mr. Kerry Lane Bridges passed away on May 4, 2023, doing what he enjoyed most.   Born on July 1, 1967, to the late G. Lamar Bridges Jr. and Sheryl Maxine Bridges. He graduated from Oglethorpe County High School in 1985.
Margaret Sanders Bridges

Margaret Sanders Bridges

Obituary: Margaret Sanders Bridges

Margaret Sanders Bridges, 88 passed away on April 29, 2023.  Born on February 25, 1935 to Edward Lloyd Sanders and Lily Clyde Sorrow Sanders in Stephens, GA.   Margaret was a homemaker and worked beside her husband Ralph on the farm raising her 6 children. She loved to sew, fish and garden.