OBITUARIES

Oct 27, 2026

Russell Douglas Smith, 75, of Watkinsville, GA died on October 27, 2026.

Born in Atlanta, GA, he was the son of the late William Horace Smith and Iris Stone Smith and brother to the late Robert Wayne Smith. Before his retirement, Russell was in sales for Waste Pro Waste Management. He was a member of Watkinsville First United Methodist Church and...

Nov 3, 2026

Nov 3, 2026

Bruce Brian Buck Sr., 68, of Comer, Georgia, passed away on November 3, 2026. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of the late Bruce and Paula Buck. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Darlene Fabrizio.

Bruce worked in construction for much of his life. He enjoyed building things with his hands and...

Nov 2, 2026

ATHENS – James S. Fountain, 88, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 2, 2026.

Jim is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Judith Fountain; his sons, Robert Fountain (wife Michelle), Lawrence Fountain (wife Alisa); and his cherished granddaughters, Lauren and Nicole Fountain. He was preceded in death by his parents Curtis Fountain and Marguerite Fountain, sister Constance and son,...

Nov 2, 2026

Billy O’Neal Combs, 84, of Watkinsville, passed away on Monday, November 2, 2026.

Born in Athens, he was a son of the late Marvin “Bo” Combs and Elia Marie Whitehead Combs. Billy was a 1960 graduate of Athens High School and proudly served his country as a veteran of the U.S. Army Reserves. He dedicated 25 years of service to Bellsouth...

Nov 2, 2026

Linda Howington England, 84, of Athens, died on Monday, November 2, 2026.

A lifelong resident of the Athens area, Linda was the only daughter of Robert Bryant Howington and Minnie Williams Howington.

A longtime member of Mars Hill Baptist Church, Linda was currently a member of Prince Avenue Baptist Church.

Along with her parents, Linda was preceded in death by Robert Clay England,...

Nov 1, 2026

Mark Marshall, born Tuesday, October 4, 1955, to Marian and Mary Marshall, was a hardworking man, a devoted husband, a loving father, and a proud grandfather whose greatest joy in life was his family. He passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of memories and a family who will forever cherish the time they shared with...

Oct 31, 2026

Robert "Bob" Hutchinson, 70, passed away peacefully on Saturday October 31, 2026 in Georgia.

Born on March 6, 1956, Bob was a proud veteran of the United States Army and a longtime resident of New York before moving to Georgia. Following his military service, Bob continued a career in photography. His talent led him to own and operate photo labs as...

Oct 30, 2026

Vernon Lee Savage, 87, died October 30, 2026.

A native and lifelong resident of Oconee County, Vernon was a son of the late William Dean Savage and Ollie Ree Durham Savage, and the widower of Pauline Mitchell Savage. Vernon was also preceded in death by four sisters, Lula (Eddie) Benedict of Athens, Jean (Dick) Bell of Watkinsville, Nancy Berliner of West...

Oct 28, 2026

Beverly Ann Smith, 83, of Watkinsville, was born July 1, 1943 and entered her heavenly home on October 28, 2026.

Bev was born and raised on a farm outside of a small town in South Dakota. Her love story with her husband, Gary, began when they were 6 years old, long before they could have imagined the beautiful life that lay...

Oct 28, 2026

Frances Dianne Pitts was born in Georgia on August 25, 1952, and passed away on October 28, 2026. She was the daughter of the late John and Nell Pitts. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Charles Pitts, and her special friend, Jill Matthews.

She is survived by her two brothers, Jack (Rose) Horton and...

Oct 28, 2026

James "Jimmy" Clayton Chandler, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at the age of 84.

A lifelong resident of Danielsville, he was a son of the late George Raymond Chandler and Mary Jeannette Adams Chandler. Jimmy had a deep love for farming, woodworking, and the simple joys of life. He was a devoted fan of the...

Oct 27, 2026

Cecil Clifford Hudson was a physician, husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle, cousin, a nature lover, and a devout Christian. His desire in life was to help others, and he did so through his practice of medicine and his charitable endeavors.

Cecil was in good health until he was in his 80s, but advanced age finally caught up with him. Spring was...

Oct 27, 2026

A life well lived is measured not by the years alone, but by the love shared, the family nurtured, and the memories left behind. Mary Dodd Hardigree Hale, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and faithful servant of the Lord, passed away at the age of 99 leaving behind a legacy of faith, hard work, and unwavering devotion to her family.

Born...

Oct 26, 2026

Carlton Newton Mell Jr., 94, of Athens, Georgia, passed away at his home of over 80 years on October 26, 2026, surrounded by his family.

Carlton was born on December 22, 1931, in St Mary’s Hospital on Milledge Ave., the son of Carlton N. Mell Sr. and Frances Martha Myers Mell. He attended the State Normal School in first grade, Barrow...

Oct 26, 2026

Thomas Harrison Broach, 77, of Athens, Georgia, passed away on October 26, 2026.

Born on November 8th, 1948, in Monroe, Georgia, he was the son of the late Thomas Watson and Dorothy Irene Broach. He was known to his family in Monroe as Harrison. Later in life, he was known as Tom and then Pappy (or Happy Pappy).

Tom loved laughter and...

Oct 26, 2026

David Morris, 75, of Colbert, passed away on Monday, October 26, 2026.

Born in Michigan, he was the only child of Elmer Morris and Emma. David retired from the United States Air Force after many years of faithful and dedicated service to his country. He found great joy in the simple pleasures of life, especially tending to his plants, watching birds,...

Oct 25, 2026

Judy Sue Krumnow, born January 2, 1946, in Bainbridge, Georgia, passed away on October 25, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Gordon and Thelma Nash. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Jennifer Clinard and her niece, Abby Wilson.

Judy is survived by her loving husband, Albert Harmon Krumnow; Albert’s siblings, Bertha (John)...

Oct 24, 2026

Dr. Catherine M. Jones of Athens, GA, a beloved professor of French at the University of Georgia, died October 24, 2026, from complications of Parkinson’s Disease. She was a prominent expert in medieval French epic poetry, a specialized field that demanded mastery of Old French, Latin, Provençal, and a lot of history. But she also inspired generations of undergraduates and...

Oct 23, 2026

Michael Todd Haagen, loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 23, 2026 at the age of 60.

Born in Athens, he was a son of the late James Milton Haagen and Ann Smith Haagen. Todd had a deep love for Broncos, enjoyed attending car shows, and was an avid hunter who treasured time spent outdoors....