Harriet V. Mathews
Sep 21, 2025
Harriet V. Mathews, cherished wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away on Sunday, September 21, 2025 at the age of 82.
Born in Macon, she was a daughter of the late Andrew Varn and Harriet Hudson Varn. Mrs. Mathews was one of the first five women to graduate from the University of Georgia's School of Pharmacy in 1965.
She worked as a...
Howard Myles Lester
Sep 21, 2025
Howard Myles Lester, 73, died September 21, 2025.
Born in Athens, GA on January 22, 1952, Howard was a son of the late Bertha Frances Hollis and Ralph Howard Lester.
Howard worked in restaurant and food services most of his life. He worked for many years at A&A Bakery in Athens, Nana B’s Catering, Bell’s/B&T Grocery on Hawthorne Ave. and the Golden...
Berdine Huff Wray
Sep 19, 2025
Berdine Huff Wray, 74, of Lexington, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 19, 2025.
Born in Athens, she was a daughter of the late Ralph and Dorothy Huff. Mrs. Wray attended Cornerstone Church of Athens and served in many capacities at the Winterville Retirement Home. She was also a private sitter for several elderly patients and worked at the Oglethorpe County...
Marion S Brown
Sep 19, 2025
Marion Frances Seymour Brown, 83, passed away Friday, September 19, 2025 in Winterville, GA.
She was born in Pascagoula, Miss on March 24, 1942, she and her family later moved to Carlton, Georgia. She was a 1961 graduate of Madison County High School and retired as Deputy Clerk from Madison County Probate Court.
Marion is preceded in death by her parents, Sewell...
Lawrence Heesch Atkins
Sep 18, 2025
Lawrence Heesch Atkins, 82, passed away the morning of September 18, 2025.
Larry was the second son of the late Katherine Jane Heesch and Frank Eugene Atkins. He grew up in Wilmette, IL, attending New Trier High School then graduating from Northwestern University. He briefly attended Stanford but eventually earned his MBA from the University of Chicago. In 1966 he joined...
John Michael Casey
Sep 16, 2025
DR. JOHN M. CASEY, PE
Dr. John “Pop” Michael Casey, PE of Athens, GA passed away on September 16, 2025. He was born on July 11, 1935, in Scranton, PA to Attorney Alphonsus Liguori Casey and Marie Magdalene Cummings Casey. He attended Jesuit high school and colleges, graduating from Scranton Preparatory School, taking two years of Pre-Engineering at the University of...
Robert H. Bowen
Sep 16, 2025
Robert H. “Bobby” Bowen, lovingly known as “Grandaddy,” passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, in Athens, Georgia. He will be remembered for his quiet strength, his love of family, and his generous heart.
Bobby was born on January 1, 1954, in Winder, Barrow County, to Earl Bowen and Ruth Morrison Bowen. He was proudly the first baby born in...
Clifford Chandler Murray
Sep 16, 2025
Clifford Chandler Murray, affectionately known as Buddy, was born on May 3, 1955, in Athens, Georgia. He departed this life on September 16, 2025, leaving behind a legacy rich with love and cherished memories.
Buddy dedicated three decades of his life to International Paper as a supervisor, a testament to his unwavering work ethic and commitment to excellence. His professional journey...
Julian Winston Brown
Sep 15, 2025
Julian Winston Brown, of Lexington, GA, passed away September 15, 2025, at the age of 79. He was born in Rocky Mount, NC on January 16, 1946 to Mary Elizabeth Winston of Granville County, NC and Herbert Julian Brown of Hertford County, NC. He grew up in Murfreesboro, NC, was a 1968 graduate of the Kenan-Flagler Business School from The...
Elaine Miller Allen
Sep 15, 2025
Elaine Allen, 80, of Watkinsville, Georgia, passed away on September 15, 2025.
Elaine began her career in banking at The Bank of Madison in Madison, Georgia. She later moved to Watkinsville, where she continued her career at Oconee State Bank, working there for many years. Elaine enjoyed crocheting, singing, sewing, and telling stories, and she was dearly loved by her family...
Ellis "Dunk" Phillips
Sep 15, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Ellis "Dunk" Dorman Phillips, who left this world peacefully on September 15, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Dunk was born on December 26, 1940, to Dupree and Lutrelle Phillips and raised in Comer, Georgia. He was a proud graduate of Madison County High School, where his love of sports and competitive spirit...
Betty Kidd Pierce
Sep 15, 2025
Betty Pierce, 86, of Comer, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 15, 2025.
Mrs. Pierce was a daughter of the late William Kidd and Lois Ruby Kidd. She was a wonderful cook and always had a home cooked meal on the table. She enjoyed shopping at thrift stores for a good bargain, riding around with her husband selling produce and most...
Camille Schaefer Fulmer
Sep 13, 2025
Camille Schaefer Fulmer, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully at her home on September 13, 2025, at the age of 82.
Born in Macon, Georgia, Camille lived a life full of beauty, creativity, and grace. A brilliant interior decorator, she transformed countless homes and businesses across Georgia—creating beautiful spaces for clients ranging from celebrities to lifelong friends. She had...
Howard F. Peek
Sep 12, 2025
Howard Franklin Peek, a beloved father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2025, at the age of 89. Born in Atlanta, Georgia, on September 9, 1936, to Robert and Irene Peek, Howard was a man of great character and humor.
After graduating from Hapeville High School in 1958, Howard served his country in the U.S. Navy. He went...
Peter Anderson
Sep 12, 2025
Peter Anderson, 70, of Bethlehem GA, formerly Bala Cynwyd, lost his battle with cancer on September 12th, 2025, surrounded by his family and loved ones.
Peter was a 20-year Navy Veteran. He served his country and family proudly. Peter and his wife Debbie were married for 40 years. He survived a double lung transplant in 2019. He loved to spend time...
Willis "Ed" Edward Michna Jr.
Sep 11, 2025
It is with deep sorrow and immense love that we mourn the passing of Willis Edward “Ed” Michna, Jr. (affectionately known as Poppie and Daddy), of Houston, TX, and Athens, GA. Ed passed away on September 11, 2025, at the age of 76, surrounded by family in Athens after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
He will be forever cherished by...
Robert Joseph Rathbun
Sep 11, 2025
Robert J Rathbun, an engineer, poet and sailor, passed away on September 11, 2025 after 95 years of abundant life. Born in Kansas City, Kansas on October 7, 1929, Bob graduated from Iowa State College with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering in 1950. Following his service in the U.S. Army, he married Maria Aikin on August 15, 1953, who he...
Mildred Ann Edwards
Sep 10, 2025
Mildred Ann Edwards, a beloved figure in her community, passed away on September 10, 2025, at the age of 90. She was born on December 24, 1934 in Philomath, GA and enjoyed a fulfilling and dedicated life. Mildred had a distinguished career that started as an office manager at General Times before branching out to become self-employed, building homes for...
Alice Y. Browning
Sep 10, 2025
Alice Browning, 85, died on September 10, 2025, at Piedmont Hospital in Athens, Georgia.
Born August 23, 1940, in Joliet, Illinois, she was the daughter of Darst and Gail Yant. Alice grew up in Gillespie, Illinois alongside her sister Dorothy where she capably accepted many family responsibilities due to the loss of their parents at a young age. She excelled academically,...