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Gladys Foster Young
Mar 11, 2026
Gladys Foster Young, a beloved member of the Athens community and devoted matriarch, passed away on March 11, 2026 at the age of 94. Born on September 28, 1931, in Oglethorpe County, Georgia, Gladys dedicated her life to her family, her faith, and her work alongside her husband.
For 37 years, Gladys and her late husband, Bill, whom she shared 65...
Donna Carter Poelstra
Mar 20, 2026
Donna Bridgett Carter Poelstra passed away on March 20, 2026 surrounded by her family.
The family will greet friends from 3:30 P.M. to 4:30 P.M. on Sunday, March 22, 2026 at Lord & Stephens Funeral Home EAST.
A complete obituary will be shared at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly suggests donations be made in Donna's memory to the...
Mary Permelia Digamon
Mar 20, 2026
Mary Permelia Digamon, 78, of Hull, died March 20, 2026.
Born February 21, 1948, in Clarke County, Mary was a daughter of the late Ruby Elizabeth Haynes and Chandler Walter Bray and was also preceded in death by three brothers, Robert Bray, Clifford Bray and Gene Bray.
Mary retired from Bell South/AT&T after more than twenty years and then worked in the...
Jean Lee Anderson
Mar 20, 2026
Jean Lee Anderson, cherished wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister, passed away on Friday, March 20, 2026 at the age of 80.
Born in Toccoa, GA she was a daughter of the late Joseph Lee and Betty Garrison Lee. Jean or as many called her "Jeanie" loved spending time with friends and family and enjoyed making lasting memories while traveling to...
Dottie A. Coile
Mar 19, 2026
Dottie Adams Coile, 81, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2026.
Born on September 25, 1944 in Danielsville, Georgia, Dottie was the daughter of the late Otha and Vallie Lee Adams. She was a faithful member of Trinity Baptist Church in Danielsville.
Dottie dedicated much of her life to serving her community. She worked as a Program Assistant in the Madison County...
Richard Scott Scoggins
Mar 17, 2026
Richard Scott Scoggins, 61, passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.
Born in Athens, he was a son of the late Jerry Scoggins and Ethel Patrick Scoggins.
Graveside services for Mr. Scoggins will be held on Friday, March 20, 2026 at 2:00 pm at Huff Cemetery.
Talley WiIliams
Mar 16, 2026
Talley Barie Holeman Williams, 86, of Danielsville, passed away on March 16, 2026.
Born on June 22, 1939, in Madison County GA., she was the daughter of the late William Fred and Nomi Maybelle Hooper Holeman. In her free time, she found joy in gardening, caring for the farm and horses, and maintaining a perfectly clean home; but nothing was more...
Nell Carnes
Mar 15, 2026
Nell Jacoba Carnes, 93, of Athens passed away on March 15, 2026. Born on March 28, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Henry Oosthoek and Jennie Cook.
Nell enjoyed working in the health field. She obtained her first degree in PE & health at Richmond College and eventually progressed into the nursing home health field.
In addition to her parents,...
Betty Jean Drewery
Mar 15, 2026
Betty Jean Drewery was born on December 11, 1951, in Parker, Florida and was the daughter of the late J.T. and Mary Thomas. Betty passed away on March 15, 2026 at her daughters’ residence in Jenkinsburg, GA.
She grew up in Parker and graduated from Rutherford High School in Panama City, Florida. Betty worked as the Administrator of Georgia Center for...
Harriett Marie Sisk
Mar 15, 2026
Harriett Marie Sisk, passed away peacefully at her home on March 15, 2026 at the age of 99. She was born on May 28, 1926 and was the daughter of the late John Henry and Laura Skelton Palmer of White County GA. Though she suffered through the terrible disease of dementia, she never lost her loving and caring spirit.
Marie was...
Lawrence Alphus Tolbert
Mar 15, 2026
Lawrence Alphus Tolbert, 90, husband of 58 years to the late Cordelia “Delie” Black Tolbert, died on Sunday, March 15, 2026. Born in Lula, GA on August 18, 1935, he was the son of the late Okie Lamar Tolbert and Obelia Booth Tolbert. In addition to his parents, Lawrence was preceded in death by his sister and brother-in-law, Guthrie and...
Terry Thomas Shaw
Mar 15, 2026
Terry Thomas Shaw, 70, of Watkinsville, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2026, at her home with her beloved husband by her side. Born on November 18, 1955, she was the daughter of the late Robert Franklin Thomas and Henrietta Jean Newport Kanter.
Terry was a kind, loving, and thoughtful woman whose greatest joy in life was her family. She had...
Timothy Lee Christopher
Mar 14, 2026
Timothy Lee Christopher, a devoted family man, veteran, and skilled tradesman, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2026, in his hometown of Athens, Georgia. Born on October 29, 1942, in Athens, Tim lived a life marked by dedication, service, and a deep love for his family and community.
A proud graduate of Athens High School in 1960, Timothy’s commitment to his...
Bracton Lee Godbee
Mar 13, 2026
Bracton Lee Godbee, "Lee", 83, of Bogart, passed away on March 13, 2026. Born on November 28, 1942 in Moultrie, Georgia, he was the son of the late Bracton W. Godbee and Evelyn Alford Godbee.
Lee was someone who loved socializing and connecting with others making his job as a delivery driver for UPS, from which he retired after 25 years...
Robert Kenneth Duncan
Mar 13, 2026
Robert “Bobby” Kenneth Duncan was born on August 24, 1940, in Athens, Georgia. He lived a quiet life marked by steady work, family devotion, and dedication to his community. He died on Friday, March 13, 2026 surrounded by his family at the age of 85.
Bobby was a native Athenian, who could easily tell you what building or establishment was located...
Barbara Ann Whitehead
Mar 11, 2026
Barbara Ann Whitehead of Watkinsville, Georgia, born June 29, 1949, entered into rest on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.
Born in Athens, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late James Riddling Jr. and Joan Riddling. Barbara grew up in the Athens area and graduated from Oconee County High School, where she met the love of her life and husband of 58...
Donald Willie Noell
Mar 11, 2026
Donald Willie Noell was born on October 2, 1938, in Athens, Georgia. He passed away on March 11, 2026, at the age of 87. Donald was a dedicated painter for 50 years with his business, Noell Painting. He took great pride in his work and was known for being a very neat person. In his free time, Donald enjoyed dancing...
D. Michael Ward
Mar 10, 2026
D. Michael Ward, age 78, of Athens, Georgia, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2026 surrounded by the love of his family. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, Mike will be remembered for his kindness, sense of humor, and the unwavering love he carried for those closest to him.
For 53 years, Mike shared a deep and enduring...
Dr. Malcolm Stanley Cummings
Mar 9, 2026
Malcolm Stanley Cummings was born the third of four children to the late Alwyn Budd and Ruey Marie Cummings on November 6, 1931, in Mt Pleasant, Pennsylvania. On March 9, 2026, at the age of 94, he was called home to our Heavenly Father following a short battle with an infection, peacefully passing in his sleep.
He was preceded in death...
Rose Marie Bloom
Mar 8, 2026
Rose Marie Bloom, 82, wife of the late David Leon Bloom, died on March 8, 2026.
Born in Albion, NY, she was the daughter of the late Phillip and Evelyn Sparrow Logalbo. Mrs. Bloom had worked as a seamstress, at the University Of Georgia Clinic and enjoyed sewing and crafting.
Survivors include her children; Cheri (Mark) Barber, Robin Davis, Christine (Wiley) Phillips...
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