OBITUARIES

Sep 26, 2026

Dianne B Healan, age 79 of Watkinsville, passed away on September 26. 2026. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Dennis Healan. She is also survived by her son Darrell Healan (Jennifer) and grandchildren Darcy Healan, Murphy Healan (Ada) and Brody Healan. She was preceded in death by her son Danny Healan, and parents Annie Bell Bragg and...

Sep 25, 2026

Jessica “Jessi” Leigh Brubaker was born August 15, 1986 in Atlanta, Georgia to Donald and Jennifer Gallup. She grew up in Buford and was the eldest of eight siblings, seven of whom she is survived by, in addition to their significant others and a precious string of the cutest nephews in the world. Jessi loved to travel, swim, spend time...

Sep 24, 2026

Cathy Dunn Burkett, 66, wife of the late Joseph Edward “Joe” Burkett died on September 24, 2026.

Born in the Atlanta area, Cathy was the daughter of the late Edward Ricky Dunn, Sr. and Ann Hunter Dunn. Cathy worked for more than 20 years at Wallpaper Atlanta as a manager and at the Potters House in Commerce. Cathy and Joe were...

Sep 24, 2026

With heavy hearts and deep love, we announce the passing of Myra Dawn Patat, of Madison County, Georgia, who passed away peacefully on September 23, 2026, at the age of 66. 

Dawn was a one-of-a-kind woman whose lively personality and unmistakable spirit could fill a room. She was never afraid to speak her mind, and those who knew her best would...

Sep 24, 2026

Rodney Gaines Rogers, 57, of Hull, died on Wednesday, September 24, 2026.

Born in Athens, he was the only son of the late Hugh Gaines Rogers and Pat Fortson Maxey. Rodney was a man who found joy in the simple things—hunting in the great outdoors, fishing, spotting and identifying birds (a true “bird nerd”), and sharing a good laugh through one...

Sep 15, 2026

David William Hill, 89, died on Tuesday, September 15, 2026.

A native of New Jersey, David was the son of the late Henry Eric Hill and Ruth Cushman Hill and was also preceded in death by his first wife, Nina Sue Hill. David earned a Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering from Stanford in 1966 and retired from the EPA. He was a...

Sep 11, 2026

James Garlin Bryant, Jr., better known as Jimmy and Coach, passed away on September 11, 2026 at the age of 86. He was born on July 23, 1940, in Gainesville, Georgia to James Garlin Bryant and Bernice Murphy Bryant.

Jimmy grew up in Athens and graduated from Athens High School and the University of Georgia. At UGA he was a member...

Sep 28, 2026

Jane entered the world on March 7, 1935, and left on September 28, 2026. During the 33,443 days of her "dash," she certainly made the most of her life and left her mark on many people.

Jane graduated from Fabius Central High School as the valedictorian of her class. She attended Le Moyne College in Syracuse, where she met Robert Martin....

Sep 26, 2026

Ina Mae Graham Cobb Pearce of Athens, GA died September 26, 2026 at the age of 94. Ina Mae was a resident of Lanier Village Estates in Gainesville, GA for more than 20 years.

Ina Mae was the daughter of the late Alice Lena and Robert David Graham. She was preceded in death by her first husband Carlisle Cobb, their son...

Sep 26, 2026

Patricia Pearson Medlin of Danielsville, cherished wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister passed away peacefully at home on September 26, 2026. The daughter of late Dewey and Marguerite Pearson.

Patricia grew up in Athens, Georgia and was a graduate of Athens High School and Athens Technical College. Patricia retired from the Madison County School System. She was passionate about gardening and...

Sep 26, 2026

Sally D. Cartwright, who was born on July 12, 1932, passed away on September 26, 2026.

She attended Pasadena City College, an experience that formed part of the foundation for the path she would follow. She went on to serve as a legal secretary for JAG West Coast in San Francisco, and later moved to Washington, DC, where she worked for...

Sep 25, 2026

Danny Lawrence Struble was born on Tuesday, April 9, 1974, in Plattsburgh, New York, to Lee and Bonnie Struble. Danny left us on September 25, 2026, far too soon, leaving behind a family and circle of friends who will miss him more than words can say.

If you knew Danny, you knew his laugh. It was infectious, unforgettable, and often filled...

Sep 25, 2026

Donna Dee Westfall, age 80, of Athens, GA passed the morning of Friday, September 25th, 2026, the beloved wife of Daniel Westfall, a loved mother, grandmother, and friend.

Born September 8, 1946, in Norwalk, CT, Donna is the daughter of the late Donald and Carolyn Light and the sister of MacDonald Light and Walter Light.

Known for her kindness and compassion, Donna...

Sep 25, 2026

Helen “Mimi” Louise Richt passed away September 25th, 2026 at the age of 89.

A native of Omaha, Nebraska, Mimi was a daughter of the late William and Anastacia Doll Oliver. She was also preceded in death by her son, Louie Richt, in 1994.

Throughout her professional life, Helen built a reputation for being hard working, dependable, resourceful, and dedicated to the...

Sep 23, 2026

Maxine Lucille Carpenter Stewart, 76, died peacefully in her daughter’s home on September 23, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Lucille Elva Edmonds and Ralph Samuel Carpenter. She was also preceded in death by her niece, Arianna Oetken, and her brother and sister-in-law, David and Patti Carpenter.

A native of Horton, Iowa, Maxine was a born on July 4,...

Sep 22, 2026

Tonda Renee McCarty, 68, of Watkinsville, GA, passed away on September 22, 2026. Born July 24, 1958, she was the daughter of the late Arnold and Donnie Gwaltney. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Edward McCarty, and by her brother, Nathaniel Rogers.

Tonda was a truck driver, which she enjoyed very much. She...

Sep 22, 2026

Rayburn Lynn Shelnutt, of Carlton, Georgia, passed away at his residence on September 22, 2026, at the age of 47. He was born on November 13, 1978, in Commerce, Georgia.

Rayburn was known for his work in construction, where he was self-employed. Through that work, he spent his life using his hands, his skill, and his determination to build and provide.

He...

Sep 21, 2026

Tina Renee Rolen passed away on September 21, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of memories, love, laughter, strength, and family.

Tina attended Hilldale High School in Muskogee, Oklahoma, and moved to Georgia when she was eighteen years old. From there, she planted roots and built a life centered around the people who mattered most to her.

Tina’s life was all about family,...

Sep 21, 2026

Sep 21, 2026

Samuel “Sam” Scott Smith, 62, husband of 19 years to Gianina Smith, died on Monday, September 21, 2026.

Born in Spartanburg, SC, Sam was the son of Mary Ann Ashworth Smith and the late Carl Edwin Smith. In addition to his wife and mother, survivors include his sons; Luca Smith and Steele Smith: daughter: Sara Smith and two sisters.

Funeral services will...