Ryan Thomas Canolty
Apr 15, 2025
In Loving Memory of Ryan Thomas Canolty---Ryan Thomas Canolty lived a life fueled by curiosity, brilliance, and compassion. Born in Sacramento, California in an unforgettable fashion - in a car enroute to the hospital - Ryan entered the world on November 28,1974 already on his own path, with a spirit of adventure that would define him throughout his life.
Ryan graduated...
Teresa "Terri" Anne Jones
Apr 24, 2025
Teresa “Terri” Anne Jones, 77, of Athens, passed away April 24, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Emmett and Victoria Abraham and was also preceded in death by her brother, Raymond Abraham (Carol).
Memorial service will be May 10, 2025, 3:00 PM, at Lord & Stephens, West Chapel, with Pastor Steve Stringham officiating. The family will receive visitors prior...
Margaret "Jenny" Jennifer Mingledorff-Johann
May 1, 2025
Margaret “Jenny” Jennifer Mingledorff-Johann, 56, passed away on May 1, 2025. Born on September 28, 1968, she was the daughter of the late Lewis Edward Mingledorff, Sr. and Mary Lou Draher Mingledorff.
Jenny was a caring, generous individual with an infectious smile that would light up any room. She was very family-oriented and well loved by friends and family. She spent...
Nancy "Jill" Jordan
Apr 30, 2025
Nancy J. Jordan, 73, of Commerce, passed away on April 30, 2025. She was born on November 7, 1951. Nancy was the daughter of the late Ralph and Enid Stewart. A member of Sonlight Baptist Church, her faith was an important part of her life.
She is survived by her son, Travis Eric Jordan; her sisters, Judith Stewart Findley and Amy...
James Hansen
Apr 28, 2025
James Michael Hansen (Jim) passed away in his family home in Watkinsville, GA, on April 28th, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born September 25th, 1935, in Brunswick, GA to James Oliver and Gladys (Beard) Hansen, along with his twin sister, Patricia Ann. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister. He is survived by Carolyn,...
Emily Edwards Dantzler
Apr 28, 2025
Emily Edwards Dantzler, 41, of Athens passed away on April 28, 2025 at her home surrounded by her husband Jeff and her family and friends.
Emily was born in Athens, Georgia on February 18, 1984 at St. Mary’s Hospital to Phyllis and Keith Edwards. After graduating from Jackson High School in 2002, she began her pursuit of a Psychology degree at...
Sara Elizabeth Reece
Apr 27, 2025
Sara Elizabeth Reece, 86, wife of Kenneth George Reece, died on April 27, 2025.
Born in Monticello, GA, she was the daughter of the late Carroll Longfellow Hodge and Evelyn Essie Moore Hodge and sister to the late Marie Lewis and Judith Hodge. Mrs. Reece had worked for the Federal Reserve Bank in Atlanta in the Accounting Department and was a...
Robert Albert Bentley
Apr 26, 2025
Robert Albert Bentley, 69, of Athens, passed away suddenly on Saturday, April 26, 2025.Born in Decatur, he was a son of the late James Hiram Bentley and Alva Osborne Bentley. As the son of a Pearl Harbor survivor, Mr. Bentley was always interested in the history of World War II. He was also an avid NASCAR fan and loved watching...
Barbara Jo Johnson
Apr 26, 2025
Barbara Jo Johnson, a devoted mother, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2025, at the age of 89. Born on June 24, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Earl Elkins and Addie Ward Elkins.
Throughout her life, Barbara was a nurturing presence. She dedicated herself to her husband and caring for her four children. Her kindness extended beyond her...
Thomas Arthur Wilson
Apr 26, 2025
Tom Wilson died peacefully at his home in Athens, Georgia on April 26, 2025.
Thomas Arthur Wilson was born November 20, 1947 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Arthur Paul Wilson and Esther Rose Eiden. He graduated from Hamline University and earned Masters degrees from the University of Toledo and the University of Texas before obtaining a Ph.D. from Southern Illinois University. He...
Harvey Glenn Patterson
Apr 26, 2025
Harvey Glenn “Pete” Patterson, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and devoted son of Georgia, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2025, at the age of 91. A man whose life embodied honor, resilience, humility, and joy, Pete’s legacy is one of love — for his family, for his country, and for his University of Georgia Bulldogs.
Born on July 24,...
James Cantey Means
Apr 25, 2025
James “Jim” Cantey Means, 82, of Athens, Georgia passed away on April 25, 2025. He was born on September 27, 1942 in Comer, Georgia. He was the son of James Clarence Means, Jr. and Barbara Alice Birchmore Gaissert.
James grew up in Comer, Georgia and was a graduate of Madison County High School. He served in the United States Air Force...
Barbara Jean Lamar
Apr 24, 2025
Barbara Jean Lamar, age 78, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 24th, 2025. She was born January 28th, 1947, in Lexington, GA to Abner and Thelma Lamar. She was a loving wife to Sheldon Fletcher for 34 years. She was mother to 4 Kids, 7 Grandkids, and 10 great-grandchildren who she loved dearly. She was a substitute teacher for many...
Lynda L. Riggins
Apr 23, 2025
Lynda L. Riggins, 77 of Watkinsville, GA, passed away April 23, 2025. She was the daughter of the late William J. & Ruth G. Thielman; also preceded by her husband, Curtis D. Riggins, Sr. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, who loved spending time with her family.
The memorial service is Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at 2:00 PM at...
Raleigh Bond Carey
Apr 23, 2025
Raleigh Bond Carey, 79, passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2025.
Raleigh, a native of Elbert County, was the son of the late Dewey Little and Ellene Martin Carey. He worked for Sunbeam Bread Company for 20 years and also worked with the 404 Union Pipeline Company until he retired. He was a huge sports fan loving the Georgia Bulldogs, Atlanta...
Margaret (Peggy) Keith Barnett
Apr 23, 2025
Margaret (Peggy) Keith Barnett, 93, of Athens, Georgia, died on April 23, 2025.
Peggy grew up in Amsterdam, Virginia, born there in 1931 to Leslie Clinton and Anne Brady Keith. She graduated from Fincastle High School, Averett College in Danville, Virginia, and the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. In 1955, Peggy married Paul Guerry Barnett, Jr. in Botetourt, Virginia.
She was...
William Crowe
Apr 22, 2025
William “Bill” Crowe, 91, of Athens, GA passed away in his home on April 22, 2025. He was with his family in his final days as well as his little dog “Daisy,” who has been his constant companion for 10 years.
Bill was the son of the late Lonnie Crowe and Frances Statham of Statham, Georgia, where he was born and...
Rhonda Gonnsen Young
Apr 22, 2025
Rhonda Gonnsen Young, 73, of Arnoldsville, GA was completely healed of all earthly struggles and began her eternally restored, joyful worship of Jesus Christ in heaven on April 22, 2025. The daughter of the late Paul Christian Gonnsen and Rhoda Violet (Simpson) Gonnsen, Rhonda was born in Ft. Walton Beach, Florida and spent significant parts of her childhood in Savannah,...
Henry Calhoun Maxey
Apr 22, 2025
Henry Calhoun Maxey, beloved daddy, papa, brother, uncle, and friend died peacefully and surrounded by his family on Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025.
Henry was the oldest of three children and was born on Tuesday, July 15th, 1941 at his family’s home in Eastville, Georgia. Being raised by a farming family, he learned at an early age about the importance of his...
Edward Dell Kenimer, Sr.
Apr 21, 2025
Edward Dell Kenimer, Sr., 96, of Watkinsville, Georgia, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2025.
A beloved husband, devoted father, and doting grandfather, Edward’s life was defined by love, wit, and unwavering dedication to his family. He was a steady presence, whose warmth, wisdom, and kindness touched the lives of all who knew him.
He was preceded in death by his beloved...