Jun 4, 2025

Clover Ann Weller, 90, of Athens and Statham, Georgia and Salem, South Carolina, died of natural causes on June 4, 2025. She was born on February 11, 1935 in New York and lived across the country, including Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Trumbull, Connecticut; Coral Gables, Florida; Ames, Iowa; Mesa, Arizona; Richardson, Texas; Athens, Georgia and Salem, South Carolina. Clover received a bachelor’s...

Jun 13, 2025

Full obituary details for Mrs. Bridges will be announced.

Jun 12, 2025

Jun 11, 2025

Joann King, 85, of Colbert, passed away on June 11, 2025 with her loving family by her side. Born Feb. 11,1940 in Lavonia, GA, she was the daughter of the late Memphis Tennessee & Sylvia Nix King.

In her free time, she enjoyed traveling and gardening, but nothing was more important than spending time with her beautiful family.

Survivors include her children,...

Jun 10, 2025

Doris “Dee” Lamey, 83, of Winterville, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2025. Born on April 13, 1942, in Dekalb County, GA, she was the daughter of the late Charlie and Nora Lee Calloway. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her loving husband, Bruce Edward Lamey Sr. and siblings, Tommy Callaway, Ray Callaway, Ralph Callaway, and...

Jun 10, 2025

David Alan Browning, 47, passed away on June 10, 2025, in Athens, GA. David is survived by his wife, Crystal, and their sons, Daigan, Tanner, and Landen. He also leaves behind his mother, Harriette Browning; his sister, Terri Hughes; his niece, Madison Hughes; and his great-nephew, Brooks Ford. Beyond his immediate family, he was loved by many aunts, uncles, cousins,...

Jun 8, 2025

Paul “David” Edmondson passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at the age of 69. He was born on August 18, 1955, in Atlanta, Georgia. His childhood and young adult life were spent mostly in Crawford, Georgia – though he lived in Atlanta for nearly 10 years. During most of the last 25 years, David lived in Cincinnati, Ohio...

Jun 7, 2025

Robert Lanier Bridges, 82, died June 7, 2025.

A native of Madison County, GA, he was a son of the late Ralph Vernon Bridges and Lucy Rogers Bridges and was also preceded in death by a brother, Ben Bridges.

Robert owned and operated Bridges Barber Shop in Statham for thirty years and served the Statham community as City Councilman followed by twenty...

Jun 7, 2025

Lewis Lee Baker, Jr., 62, went to be with his heavenly Father on June 7, 2025.

Born in Atlanta, GA, he was the son of Frances Wilson Baker and the late Lewis Lee Baker, Sr. and brother to the late Theresa (Gary) Lovvorn. Mr. Baker worked in construction, primarily as a painter and attended New Beginning Family Worship Center.

Survivors in addition...

Jun 7, 2025

Clare Hobby Newcomer, wife of Charlie Alfred Newcomer III, died on June 7, 2025.

Born in Fitzgerald, Georgia on November 5, 1935 to Rev. Isaac Robert Hobby and Lois Jenkins Hobby, Clare was the youngest of three children. She spent her childhood in Fitzgerald and graduated from Fitzgerald High School in 1953. Throughout the years, she attended reunions when able and...

Jun 6, 2025

Services and obituary details for Caitlyn will be announced.

Jun 6, 2025

Kenneth Wayne Langston, 77, of Royston, GA passed away peacefully in his home on June 6, 2025.  A lifelong resident of the Franklin County area, he was the son of the late Ford Langston and Gracie Belle Roberts Langston.  Wayne retired from Harmony Grove Mills in Commerce after 25 years and Johnson & Johnson in Royston after 15 years.  Wayne...

Jun 6, 2025

Allan S. Epps, 80 of Athens, GA, passed away June 6, 2025. He was the son of the late, W.F. & Lou Epps; also preceded in death by his son’s, Gary Allan Epps, Russell Epps; brothers and a sister, Hubert Epps, Marshall Epps, and Ronald Epps, and Betty Loggins. Mr. Epps was a owner and operator for B & E...

Jun 5, 2025

Jerome “Jerry” Michael Travers, age 65, passed away peacefully at home in Watkinsville, GA, on Thursday, June 5, 2025, 21-months after being diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).

Jerry was born in Lynn, MA, and at age nine his family put down roots in Dunwoody, Georgia. Though his full life was cut short by this relentless disease, Jerry filled every day...

Jun 5, 2025

Alberta Patat, 69, of Athens passed away on June 5, 2025. Born on December 3, 1955, she was the daughter of the late Albert Leo Brink and Mable Wieland Brink.

Alberta was a loving, compassionate person who enjoyed caring for others and often took on the role as caregiver for those in need. She loved to sing and going to karaoke...

Jun 5, 2025

Geraldine B. Mooney, 84, wife of the late William Donald Mooney, died on June 5, 2025. Born in Crawford, GA, she was the daughter of the late Emory Lee Brown and Mary Edell Barber Brown. Mrs. Mooney was a longtime member of Victory Baptist Church and retired from UGA building services. Survivors include her children: Lee (Wanda) Mooney, Lisa Chancey...

Jun 4, 2025

Dennis L. Borders, 73, died June 4, 2025.

Born June 6, 1951, in Indiana, Dennis was the son of the late Hadley Dwain and Dorothy Borders. He was a longtime truck driver and mechanic and also was a veteran of the United States Army.

Graveside services will be Friday, June 13, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Athens Memory Gardens.

Survivors include three children,...

Jun 4, 2025

Lena Mae DiIorio passed away on June 4, 2025. Born July 16, 1938, she was the daughter of the late James Peterman and Lucille Huff Peterman. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her son, Scott Allen.

Lena is survived by her two children: Lisa Westbrook (Robert) and Kimberly Wegner (Duane); brother: Randy Peterman; three grandchildren: Alex...

Jun 3, 2025

Herman Perry Michael passed away peacefully on June 3, 2025. He was born in Bethlehem, Georgia on April 10, 1937, and grew up in Oconee County. Perry graduated from Bogart High School in 1954, where he was senior class president and played both Varsity basketball and track, and set a record in the 440-yard dash. Perry earned both his BA...

Jun 2, 2025

Courtney Cunningham Adang, 46, resident of Athens, GA, wife and mother, passed away June 2, 2025 joining her mother, Deborah Cunningham, grandparents Holmes and Gerry Cunningham of Newnan, GA, and Billy and Mildred Franklin of Lawrenceville, GA in eternal life. She is survived by her husband, Mike Adang, daughter, Julia, father, Robert "Bob" Cunningham, brother, Robert Franklin Cunningham, and many...