Obituaries

Obituary: Mrs. Deborah Moore Brady

Mrs. Deborah Moore Brady, 71, of Elberton Rd. in Lexington, entered into rest on Friday, May 13, 2022, at her home.   Deborah was born in Wilkes County, and had lived in this area for all of her life. She was the daughter of Eulise and Elsie Farmer Moore, and was the wife of George Brady.

Obituary: William Lee “Bill” McCannon

William Lee “Bill” McCannon, 83, died on Wednesday, April 20, 2022.    Born in Oglethorpe County, he was the son of the late Cleveland L. McCannon and Florie McCannon. Bill served in the US Army, was a member of Burt's United Methodist Church and retired from Reliance Electric.

Obituary: Darrell Arris Norman

Rev. Darrell Arris Norman was born November 15th, 1957, and departed this life to be with the Lord on May 8th, 2022.  Affectionately known as “Tonto,” he was born in Athens, Ga to James Norman* and Louise Willingham Norman*.

Obituary: Michael Grady Richardson

Michael Grady Richardson, 73, passed away on April 25, 2022.    He was born February 9, 1949, to Billie and Gloria Richardson of Donalsonville. For more than 30 years, Mike worked for Goodness Grows in Lexington, Georgia, where he served as office manager.

Obituary: Miriam Claire Edwards Stratton

Mrs. Miriam Claire Edwards Stratton, 80, of Crawfordville (Sandy Cross), entered into rest Sunday morning, May 8, 2022, at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital.   Mrs. Stratton was born in Taliaferro County and had lived there all of her life.

Obituary: Joseph “Turner” McGarity

Mr. Joseph “Turner” McGarity, 83, of Colbert, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 26, 2022, after many years of declining health.    Born on October 16, 1938, he was a son of the late J. Walton and Lucile Turner McGarity.

Obituary: Merle Spivey White

Mrs. Merle Spivey White, 90, of Arnoldsville, passed away on April 26, 2022 at her residence.    Merle was married for 63 years to the late Charles Freeman White. She was an accomplished homemaker, and she enjoyed cooking, baking and sewing; her prized baking won her two blue ribbons.

Obituary: Linda Alice Wilson Compton Kistler

Mrs. Linda Alice Wilson Compton Kistler, 70, of Danielsville, passed away on Friday, April 22, 2022, at her residence.   Mrs. Kistler was born in Athens on Dec.

Obituary: Ann Bussey Griffiths

A Celebration of Life service for Ann Bussey Griffiths will be held on Sunday, May 1, at 2 o'clock in the Logan Family Ministry Center at Lexington Baptist Church. Due to COVID-19, she was laid to rest during a private ceremony on January 26, 2022, at Athens Memory Gardens.    Mrs.

Obituary: SallIe Mae McElhannon Arnold

Ms. Sallie Mae McElhannon “Ma” Arnold, 93, formerly of Lexington, entered into rest Saturday morning, April 23, 2022, at Comer Health and Rehabilitation.    Ms. Arnold was born in Anderson, SC, but had lived most of her life in Oglethorpe County.