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Barbara Wickenden Peterson
Apr 11, 2026
Barbara Wickenden Peterson passed away April 11th at the age of 95. She held a Bachelor’s degree and a Master’s degree both in Arts and Sciences from Georgia State University and taught high school Social Studies in Fulton County. After moving from Atlanta to Athens in 1986, she became office manager and editorial associate for Athens Magazine. She lived a...
Brenda Kay Gunter
May 4, 2026
Brenda Gunter, 67, of Watkinsville, passed away on May 4, 2026.
Brenda was a devoted wife to Mark Gunter, with whom she shared 23 wonderful years of marriage, and a proud, loving mother to Brandon Smith (Alyssa), Trenton Smith, Jeff Smith (Cassie), and Wade Gunter (Cecily). She was a cherished Mimi to her grandchildren: Nathan, Conner, Kadence, Waylon, Jayden, Parker, and...
Sally Ann Hudson Ross
May 3, 2026
Sally Ann Hudson Ross, 77, died on May 3, 2026. A celebration of life service will be held on Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 11AM at Oconee Presbyterian Church with a reception will following the service. A complete obituary will be published once available. Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, WEST, Watkinsville, GA is in charge of arrangements.
Helen Thorne Irving
May 2, 2026
Helen Thorne Irving of Athens, Georgia died on May 2, 2026, just a few months before her 70 th birthday. Helen was born to the late Virginia Baxter and Donald Thorne, and after losing her mother at a young age, Helen was raised by her aunt and uncle, the late Mary and Hugh Smith in Tifton, Georgia. After initially attending...
Johnny Cox
May 2, 2026
Johnny Cox, 78, of Colbert, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 2, 2026, surrounded by his family.
Born in Athens, he was a son of the late Charlie Cox and Sally Head Cox. Johnny was a Veteran of the United States Army having served in the Vietnam War. He was also a faithful member of Bible Baptist Church and most importantly,...
Tim Bare
May 1, 2026
Boyce Timothy “Tim” Bare went to be with our heavenly father on May 1, 2026. Tim was born January 22, 1950, in West Jefferson, NC to Jack E. and Ethel Theresa (Rushing) Bare. He was preceded in death by his father, Jack Bare. He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Donice Lanelle (Marr) Bare of Athens, GA, and...
Oscar Lauden DeLozier Jr.
Apr 29, 2026
Reverend Oscar Lauden (Zeke) DeLozier, Jr. of Watkinsville died on April 29, 2026 at the age of 97. Born in Atlanta, GA, he was the son of Oscar L. DeLozier and Rebecca J. Law. The Depression forced them to rural Dekalb County where Zeke learned farm life. After graduating from Druid Hills High School, Mercer University, and service in the...
Gregory Warren Teague
Apr 28, 2026
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Gregory Warren Teague, who died on Tuesday, April 28, at the age of 77, surrounded by his girls.
Greg was born on April 22, 1949, in Granite Falls, North Carolina, to Oren and Virginia Teague. He grew up alongside his siblings (Steve, Lee, Doug, and Rebecca) on a family tobacco...
Keith Garry Hart
Apr 28, 2026
Keith Garry Hart, 66, of Winterville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.
Born in Franklin County, Keith was the beloved son of the late Brantley Hart and Betty Murray Hart. He was a man known for his strong work ethic, kind heart, and unwavering devotion to those he loved. For more than...
Ethel Louise Clifton
Apr 26, 2026
Lucy Clifton, 79 of Comer, GA, passed away April 26, 2026. She was the daughter of the late, Joe F. & Gladys J. Pruitt ; she was also preceded in death by one brother, and one sister, who passed away as infants.
Funeral services are Thursday, April 30, 2026 3:00 PM at the chapel of Lord & Stephens, Danielsville. The family...
Marvin Eugene Bonner
Apr 25, 2026
Marvin Eugene Bonner, 68, died April 25, 2026.
A native of Clarke County, Eugene was a son of the late Evelyn Joyce Melton and George W. Bonner. He was also preceded in death by a son, Joshua Bonner.
No services are scheduled at this time.
Survivors include two brothers, George (Renee) Bonner of Arnoldsville and Kenneth (Norma) Bonner of Elberton; two grandchildren; one...
Sherry Kay Franco
Apr 25, 2026
Sherry Kay Franco, 65, of Athens / Oklahoma City, passed away on April 25, 2026
Born on June 28, 1960, in Oklahoma City, OK, she was the daughter of the late Rufus and Mary Sexton. Sherry lived most of her life in Oklahoma before relocating to Athens in 2024. In her free time, she found joy in spending time with her...
David Wayne Cowart
Apr 24, 2026
David Wayne Cowart, born on June 25, 1952, in Athens, Georgia, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2026, in Elberton, Georgia. His final days were spent at Pruitt Health of Elberton, where the staff’s dedicated care and compassion were deeply appreciated by his family.
David’s life was marked by a deep passion for all things mechanical. He worked closely with his...
Melinda Joy Rainwater
Apr 23, 2026
Melinda Joy Rainwater, 71, of Athens, Georgia died on April 23,2026.
Born September 12, 1954 to the late Clay W. and Joyce Lambert Rainwater in Newnan. She graduated from Athens High/Clarke Central High School and studied English at UGA. Having grown up in and around the various family restaurants in Grantville, Newnan, LaGrange, and Athens, GA, Melinda spent most of her...
Chan Steven Floyd
Apr 23, 2026
Chan Steven Floyd, 23, of Danielsville, passed away on April 23, 2026. Born on September 6, 2002, He was the son of Freida and Brian Kelly and Steven Floyd.
Chan was a head strong, hard-working individual who took great pride in his work as an aquatic specialist for his self-started business, SailFin Aquariums. He enjoyed many things including fishing, hunting, arrowhead...
Troy Gay
Apr 23, 2026
Troy Carl Gay
1937 – 2026
Troy Carl Gay passed peacefully from this life into the arms of his Lord and Savior, surrounded by his loving family. We take great comfort knowing he is finally home. Born on January 18th, 1937, in Fellsmere, Florida, Troy came into this world alongside his identical twin brother Roy, a bond that remained one of the...
Betty Driver Ellis
Apr 22, 2026
Elizabeth Driver “Betty” Ellis passed away peacefully on the morning of April 22, 2026, at Willson Hospice House in Albany, Georgia.
She was born on December 24, 1943, in Gainesville, Georgia, the daughter of Agnes Johnson Driver and Guy Fletcher Driver. She was raised in Athens, Georgia, where her father served as principal of Athens High School and her mother taught...
Kathy Alexander Kitchens
Apr 22, 2026
Kathy Alexander Kitchens of Commerce GA passed away on Wednesday, April 22 after suffering a brain injury in an accidental fall. Kathy was born in Nicholson Georgia on May 26, 1951. She was the eldest daughter of the late Hooper and Viola Anderson Alexander. Kathy retired from Mayfield Dairies, where she worked as a laboratory technician. After leaving Mayfield, she...
Mackenzie Elizabeth Bramblett
Apr 22, 2026
With deep sorrow and profound respect, we announce the passing of Mackenzie Elizabeth Bramblett, who departed this life on April 22, 2026, at the age of 30. Born on April 27, 1995, Mackenzie was a member of Grace Fellowship Church and a beloved soul whose presence enriched the lives of many.
Mackenzie is lovingly remembered by her father, Jimmy Bramblett, and...
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