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The Oglethorpe Echo

The Oglethorpe Echo

Obituary: Sadie Sutton Callair

Sadie Callair, 83, of Augusta, formerly of Carlton died May 29, 2023. The funeral service was Monday, June 5, 2023 at 1:00 pm at Thankful Grove Baptist Church, with Pastor Michael Gresham, Eulogist. Interment was in the church cemetery.
William Richard Hawkins

William Richard Hawkins

Obituary: William Richard Hawkins

William Richard Hawkins, known to friends and family as Bill, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2023 at his home in Lincolnton, after an extended illness. Bill lived a life full of love, laughter and achievements.
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.
The Oglethorpe Echo

The Oglethorpe Echo

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.
Image Pamela Preston Mize

Image Pamela Preston Mize

Obituary: Pamela Preston Mize

Pamela Preston Mize of Crawford, Georgia, passed away after a brief illness on November 16, 2022.   Pam was the daughter of the late Rae E. Preston, Sr. and Florrie Mae M. Preston of Macon, Georgia.   Pam is survived by her husband of 59 years, Joe G.
Image Gladys Ray Thomas Smith

Image Gladys Ray Thomas Smith

Obituary: Gladys Ray Thomas Smith

Mrs. Gladys Ray Thomas Smith, 95, of Loyd Smith Road, Lexington, wife of 59 years to the late Clarence ‘Lloyd’ Smith, passed away at her residence on Sunday, November 20, 2022, in the presence of her family.     Mrs.
Image Shirley Lowe Thaxton

Image Shirley Lowe Thaxton

Obituary: Shirley Lowe Thaxton

Shirley Lowe Thaxton, 81, wife of 63 years to Lee H. Thaxton died on Wednesday, November 16, 2022. A lifelong resident of Arnoldsville, Shirley was the daughter of the late Burley W. Lowe and Ruby P. Lowe.   She retired from Bellsouth/AT&T after 35 years.