Obituaries

Obituary: Lillious Hershel (LH) Lewis Jr.

On the morning of January 31, 2023, at the age of 91, Lillious Hershel (LH) Lewis Jr. joined many loved ones in heaven.   LH was born to Bertha and LH Lewis Sr. in Athens on March 18, 1931. LH graduated from Athens High School in 1948.

Obituary: George Boles Fortson

George Boles Fortson, 89, husband of 67 years to Martha Holloman Fortson, died on Sunday, January 22, 2023.   Born in Elberton, he was the son of the late George Haley Fortson and Anna Julia Bunch Forton. George retired from Farmers Hardware after 45 years and served in the US Army.

Obituary: Brett Branch

Brett Branch, 36, died January 22, 2023.   A native of Athens, he was a son of Karen Smith (David) Hill of Colbert and the late Benton Darvin Branch. Brett was also preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Betty Russell and Bill Smith and paternal grandfather, Benton D. Branch.

Obituary: Jesse J. Bonds

Jesse J. Bonds, 71, of Crawford, died February 2, 2023. The viewing was Monday, February 6, 2023 from 2-6 pm at the funeral home. The funeral service was Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at 2:00 pm at Fork Bethel Baptist Church, Pastor Johnny Smith, Eulogist.

Obituary: Carrie Mae Sims

Mrs. Carrie Mae Sims, 73, of Carlton, was born on March 27, 1949 in Oglethorpe County and peacefully transitioned into eternity on January 11, 2023.   Public viewing was held on Friday, January 20, 2023 from 12:00PM-8:00PM at Barrett Funeral Home Oglethorpe.

Obituary: Karl Dean Pierce

Mr. Karl Dean Pierce died at home in Stephens, GA on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. He was born on January 30, 1963 in Wahiawa, Oahu, HI. He was a graduate of Cedar Shoals High School and attended Winterville Methodist Church.