The Times

Bailey, Joseph Oliver, "Joe", age 81, formerly of Gainesville, Georgia, passed away October 1, 2021, at home surrounded by his family. He graduated from Gainesville High School, and then went on to Georgia Tech and Southern Polytechnical Institute studying Industrial and Mechanical Engineering. Joe was in Industrial Sales and Distribution for several companies including Johnson & Johnson, Snow Filtration, and O.I. Schott. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, and off roading. He was a fan of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets and Atlanta Braves. Joe was an Eagle Scout and was a devoted member of the Sons of the Confederacy as well as the Habersham &...

Kay Ramsey Youngs, of Louisville, Tenn., died peacefully at home on August 19, 2021. She had just celebrated her 90th birthday with family and friends on May 10. Born in Mulberry Gap, Tenn., to Beverly J. and Maysie Ramsey, Kay was valedictorian of Hancock County High School's class of 1948. She earned a bachelor's degree in home economics from the University of Tennessee in 1952. While at UT, she was among the candidates for Apple Festival Queen, Phi Sigma Kappa Fraternity's Moonlight Girl, and the Agricultural Club's Barnwarmin' Queen. She obtained a master's degree in psychology from Tennessee Technological University in 1968, where she was a member of the Kappa Delta Pi honor society in...

Mr. Carlton Harry Colwell, age 95 of Colwell Drive, Blairsville, passed away peacefully on Monday August 9, 2021 in the Union General Hospital following an extended illness. Carlton was born on June 27, 1926 in Blairsville, GA., son of the late Patrick Colwell & Hattie Weaver Colwell. Carlton served in the United States Army in 1944. After his discharge, he soon became employed at the Bell Bomber Plant which is now known as Lockheed Marietta. In 1948, Carlton met and later married the love of his life; Odetta Ralston of Fannin County. After moving Odetta to Atlanta, he worked at General Motors for 7 years. As he longed to return to the North Georgia Mountains, Carlton established and...

Jean Clifton Damian died peacefully at home on Saturday, June 12th, surrounded by her family. Born at home on Millhaven Plantation in Screven County, Georgia in 1938 to William Watson and Jennie Mae Clifton, Jean proudly held the title of "youngest child" of nine, even though she was only seven minutes younger than her twin sister, Jane. She loved being the baby of her large family. Jean and Jane were known for their somewhat mischievous ways as they lived an active and carefree life in the south Georgia countryside, and they were fondly referred to as "double-trouble" by their indulgent, older siblings. Jean is survived by her beloved husband, Raymond, who lovingly cared for her with all...

Helen Kay Swanson, age 85 of Cornelia GA, passed peacefully, surrounded by her family, Wednesday June 9, 2021. Born in Austin, Texas, she was the daughter of H.M. Stewart Sr. and Helen Stroud Stewart. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her daughter Sabrina Kay Swanson. Kay graduated from Mary Washington College in Fredericksburg, VA and while there she met her husband Dean who was attending the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD. They married in 1957, and reached their 64th wedding anniversary on the day of her passing. While Dean was in the US Airforce serving as a fighter pilot, they were stationed in various locations including Arizona, which they fell in love with...

Pauline Overton Hartford was born in London, England on October 24, 1925. She met the love of her life, James Nicholson Hartford Jr., when he was stationed in England in 1944. She was preceded in death by her husband, and by her parents, Rosina Close Overton and Harry Rudall Overton. She is survived by three daughters, Carolyn Mahar (Jim), Linda Huggins (Jere/Harlan), and Gina Garth (Johnny) as well as five grandsons, Matthew Mahar (Christina), Andrew Mahar (Mindy), Jonathan Huggins (Samantha), Lakin Garth (Katharine) and Stuart Garth (Courtney). She was also blessed with eight great-grandchildren who knew her fondly as "Gran." As a young girl, she loved horses and won awards for her...

Mr. Richard Clay Moon age 53 of Talmo Road, Talmo, GA., formerly of Oglethorpe County, GA., went to be with the Lord on Wednesday April 21, 2021. Richard was born on November 11, 1967 in Athens, GA., son of Minnie Eva Nation & the late Richard Phillip Moon Jr. Clay was a devoted hard-working man who always provided for his family. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and son that always loved to spend precious time with his wife & family. Clay proudly owned & operated RCM Cartage Trucking Company for several years. He also dearly enjoyed riding his motorcycle in his free-time. Clay is preceded in death by his father and a step-son; Austin Anderson. He was a member of...

Kenneth Mincey, age 86, of Cumming, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 19, 2021, surrounded by his family. Kenneth was a devout husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He was born in 1935, in Baxley, Georgia. Kenneth was the owner and founder of Mincey Marble in Gainesville, Georgia. He operated the company for 45 years and was an innovator in the cast marble industry. In his spare time, Kenneth enjoyed designing and building. He helped build Jesse's House, a local youth shelter. He was an avid Georgia Bulldog fan and was a booster club supporter for many years. Kenneth also enjoyed gardening, hunting, fishing and spending time with his family. He is preceded in death by...

Charles Lee Johnson was born on April 12, 1930 to Vinnie Lee Johnson and Mattie Sue Bonner in Oglethorpe County, Georgia and died on January 16, 2021. He was schooled at Meson Academy and married his sweetheart, Hilda Annette King. He enlisted in and proudly served in the US Navy. After serving in the Navy he and his growing family settled in College Park, Georgia where he worked until retirement for Delta Airlines. During these years he was an active member of the Elks Lodge where he served as Exalted Ruler and in other leadership positions. Upon retirement he built a new home in Oglethorpe County and returned there for his retirement years where he did the things he enjoyed doing and loved...

Howard left this world early January 4, 2021, after a happy and full life of 92 years. There are people you meet whose personalities are so large that their presence fills a room with light. That was Howard. He was a gentleman whose natural good looks, joy for living and generous spirit made him as handsome on the inside as he was on the outside. His life's work was sales, first for Georgia Broilers in Gainesville after leaving the army in 1953. This career continued with Pillsbury and Purina in subsequent years until he became a partner in Fieldale Farms in 1971, acting as Vice President and directing sales for the company until his retirement. Having met on a blind date, Howard married...

William Keith Creekbaum peacefully passed away on December 31, 2020 in Gainesville, Georgia. He was 86 years old. Bill was born in Indianapolis, Indiana and graduated from Hamilton High School of Ohio. He enlisted in the United States Army as a radio operator-teletype in 1956 and was honorably discharged 3 years later with a highly decorated rank of SP5- Sergeant. Bill graduated in 1960 from Detroit Institute of Technology in Mechanical Engineering and pursued a long career in Heating and Air Conditioning. Bill worked many years at Lenox, Dunham Bush, Airon and Mengledorff's. Never one to sit still, Bill's retirement career served as a Service & Distribution Clerk in the Cummings,...

Robert Larry Hammond, age 72 of Oakwood, GA, passed away on November 16, 2020. He was born in Macon, GA on February 7, 1948 to the late John Robert Hammond and the late Rosa Lee Whittington Hammond. Mr. Hammond was preceded in death by his wife, Lenora (Lynn) DiGiovanni Hammond and Sister, Barbara June Hammond Ellison. Surviving members of his family are, Daughter and Son in Law, Dena Lynn and Kevin Sosebee and grandsons, Ryan Sosebee and Luke Sosebee; Daughter and Son in Law, Diana and Jason Baekey and grandson, Lincoln Dean Baekey; Fiancee Darlyn Lewis Tillery, her children and grandchildren including; Daughters, Jennifer Parvin and Nikki Pendley; Son, James Adinaro; Grandchildren, David...

Ruth Kilpatrick Pearce, Gainesville, Ga, age 82, died peacefully on October 20 after spending her final week with her loving husband of 60 years, Dudley "Jerry" Pearce, their children and grandchildren, and her sister and brother-in-law. She was the daughter of George and Louise Kilpatrick of Atlanta, Ga. She is survived by her husband; their children: Steve (Melissa) Pearce of Niceville, Fl, and Sharon Pearce (Todd) Nizialek of Gainesville, Ga, and four grandchildren; sister June Kilpatrick (Brooks) Metts; and brothers- and sister-in-law, nieces and nephews. Ruth's brother, Wallace Kilpatrick, predeceased her. Condolences may be expressed at www.michaeljfox.org.

Jean Longino Hiler, age 91 of Blairsville, GA, went to be with her Lord on October 13, 2020. Born on September 3, 1929, in Dallas, TX, she was the daughter of the late Colonels James Absolum Longino Sr. & Monica Farrar Longino. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved son, Douglas John Hiler; brother, James A. Longino Jr.; in-laws, Milo Joseph & Gertrude Downer Hiler; granddaughter, Monica Suzanne Godfrey; and several uncles, aunts, and cousins. Jean Hiler, without a doubt, believed in God and that God sent His only Son, Jesus Christ, into our world to live with and in believers, by the Holy Spirit, to receive eternal life! Being raised in the Salvation...

Mr. Austin Lane Anderson, age 21 of Mineral Bluff Highway, Mineral Bluff, formerly of Talmo, GA., went to be with the Lord on Saturday August 1, 2020. Austin was born on July 18, 1999, son of Matthew Austin Anderson & Stephanie Elaine England. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents; Lamar & Eunice England. Austin was a people person; he was always trying to make a conversation with someone to befriend them. He was also a member of the Touge Club & Z Club. Austin loved working on cars; it was his favorite past-time of all. Austin was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include his father & step-mother; Matt & Stacy Anderson of Pendergrass, GA., mother &...

Edward Barton Casper, 65, of Columbia, SC, died Wednesday, July 22, 2020. Born in Miami, FL, Eddie was the beloved son of Harold R. Casper and Dorothy Thornton Casper, both of Watkinsville, GA. He was an avid hunter, UGA football fan, engineering graduate of Midlands Technical in Columbia, SC and a retired Commercial Superintendent of Edcon Construction. In addition to his parents, survivors include his daughter: Brittanae Casper of New York, NY; brothers: Michael R. (Lugene) Casper of Gainesville, GA and Kenny Casper (Connie Hayes) of Arnoldsville, GA; nephews Richie Casper and Ryan Casper; and niece Kristin Casper. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at 3PM at Lord...

Mr. Robert "Bob" Devon Konkle, age 75, of Enoree, South Carolina, passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2020. He was born on Thursday, February 1, 1945, in Warsaw, Indiana, to the late Ray Konkle and the late Iva Jean Willard Konkle. Bob was a veteran of the United States Army and a member of Cedar Shoals Baptist Church in Enoree, South Carolina. He was a retired Plant Manager in the Agricultural Industry, employed by Reconserve of Georgia, and worked part-time at Oakwood's Arrow Auto Auction. Bob was an avid University of Georgia fan, enjoyed deer hunting, woodworking, and loved spending time with his grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his wife, Louise Ortegus Konkle. Bob is survived by...

Michael D. Clanton, 54, of Gainesville, GA, died Wednesday, July 8, 2020. Born in Columbus, GA he was the son of Sue Harbuck Clanton of Athens and the late Jack Edwards Clanton. In addition to his mother, he is survived by one brother Eric B. Clanton. Mike was a 1988 graduate of the University of Georgia and received his national certification as an Athletic Trainer. In 1990 he became an Athletic Trainer for Georgia where he worked with Men's Basketball Team, Men's and Women's Track and Field, and Cross Country. During his time with Georgia, he received his M. Ed. In Sports Administration. Following his time with Georgia, he began his work with the Northeast Georgia Physician's Group...

Hugh Milton Mills III died on June 12, 2020 following a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer. He is survived by his wife Helen Hudson Mills and just shy of 52 years of marriage. A lifelong member of First Baptist Church Athens, he treasured his participation in the Karen Class Sunday School, serving as deacon and on several committees, and growing in his faith over his lifetime in this church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Evelyn Heath Mills and Hugh Milton Mills, Jr. He is also survived by his brother Ralph Mills (Beverly, Gainesville) and his sister Becky Mills Lovett (Scotty, Cuthbert) along with nephews West (Kimberly, and great niece Addy) and Heath Mills and niece Katie Mills. He...

Charles "Loyal" Wilson, 74 of Dawsonville, GA,passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2020. Loyal had a true love of NASCAR racing and all things associated with it. He spent many years as a NASCAR driver, spotter and assisted many teams in the pit crew area.It was his true passion. He also enjoyed buying and selling property.Mr. Loyal was a kind and gentle man who would give you the shirt off his back. He served his country proudly in the United States Marine Corps. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jody & Grace Wilson and daughter,Lori Waters. Loyal is survived by his son, Chance L. Wilson & Sheena Law; loving friend, Virginia Hubbard; sister, Melbree Edmondson.Numerous other...