Jun 18, 2025

Jimmy Wayne Pledger, born on March 30, 1945, in Athens, Georgia, peacefully departed this life on June 18, 2025. He leaves behind a legacy of dedication, love for his family, and service to his community.

Wayne worked for the Athens Clarke County Road Department, where he worked as a truck driver. Throughout his life, Wayne was an active member of various...

Jun 7, 2025

Lewis Lee Baker, Jr., 62, went to be with his heavenly Father on June 7, 2025.

Born in Atlanta, GA, he was the son of Frances Wilson Baker and the late Lewis Lee Baker, Sr. and brother to the late Theresa (Gary) Lovvorn. Mr. Baker worked in construction, primarily as a painter and attended New Beginning Family Worship Center.

Survivors in addition...

Jun 4, 2025

Clover Ann Weller, 90, of Athens and Statham, Georgia and Salem, South Carolina, died of natural causes on June 4, 2025. She was born on February 11, 1935 in New York and lived across the country, including Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Trumbull, Connecticut; Coral Gables, Florida; Ames, Iowa; Mesa, Arizona; Richardson, Texas; Athens, Georgia and Salem, South Carolina. Clover received a bachelor’s...

Jun 17, 2025

Jun 16, 2025

Richard Pete Flanagan, of Hull, Georgia passed away June 16, 2025 in Comer, Georgia.

Richard was born in Athens, Georgia on July 31, 1954, son of Pete and Mary Delle (Bullock) Flanagan.

He is preceded in death by his parents. He lived most of his life in Clarke and Madison counties. Richard was a graduate of Madison County High School where he...

Jun 16, 2025

Paul Glen Wiggans passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on June 16, 2025 at the age of 51. He fought a courageous twenty-year battle with myotonic dystrophy. He was born on August 19, 1973 in Washington, D.C. to Marlo and Glen Wiggans.

Having moved to Georgia at the age of twelve, Paul attended Athens Academy, where he formed...

Jun 14, 2025

Mary Dove, 92, of Athens, went home to the Father peacefully on June 14, 2025, surrounded by her children and grandchildren. Throughout her life, Mary led with her heart and a warm smile. She left behind a legacy of care for others, love of family, and enjoying the funny moments in life.

Born Mary Frances Griffeth to Leila Mae and John...

Jun 13, 2025

Ethel Louise Ervin Bridges, cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 13, 2025 at the age of 77.

Born in Walhalla, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Jeff D. Ervin and Ethel Owens Ervin. Mrs. Bridges worked for more than 30 years in the cafeteria at Ila Elementary School. She enjoyed traveling, camping,...

Jun 12, 2025

Leo Gregory Plinski, Jr., passed away on June 12, 2025. Born on December 14, 1927, he was the son of the late Leo Gregory Plinski, Sr. and Edna.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Martylou and sister, Dolores Salini.

Leo served in the United States Army during the Korean War and was stationed in California...

Jun 11, 2025

Joann King, 85, of Colbert, passed away on June 11, 2025 with her loving family by her side. Born Feb. 11,1940 in Lavonia, GA, she was the daughter of the late Memphis Tennessee & Sylvia Nix King.

In her free time, she enjoyed traveling and gardening, but nothing was more important than spending time with her beautiful family.

Survivors include her children,...

Jun 10, 2025

Doris “Dee” Lamey, 83, of Winterville, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2025. Born on April 13, 1942, in Dekalb County, GA, she was the daughter of the late Charlie and Nora Lee Calloway. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her loving husband, Bruce Edward Lamey Sr. and siblings, Tommy Callaway, Ray Callaway, Ralph Callaway, and...

Jun 10, 2025

David Alan Browning, 47, passed away on June 10, 2025, in Athens, GA. David is survived by his wife, Crystal, and their sons, Daigan, Tanner, and Landen. He also leaves behind his mother, Harriette Browning; his sister, Terri Hughes; his niece, Madison Hughes; and his great-nephew, Brooks Ford. Beyond his immediate family, he was loved by many aunts, uncles, cousins,...

Jun 8, 2025

Paul “David” Edmondson passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at the age of 69. He was born on August 18, 1955, in Atlanta, Georgia. His childhood and young adult life were spent mostly in Crawford, Georgia – though he lived in Atlanta for nearly 10 years. During most of the last 25 years, David lived in Cincinnati, Ohio...

Jun 7, 2025

Robert Lanier Bridges, 82, died June 7, 2025.

A native of Madison County, GA, he was a son of the late Ralph Vernon Bridges and Lucy Rogers Bridges and was also preceded in death by a brother, Ben Bridges.

Robert owned and operated Bridges Barber Shop in Statham for thirty years and served the Statham community as City Councilman followed by twenty...

Jun 7, 2025

Clare Hobby Newcomer, wife of Charlie Alfred Newcomer III, died on June 7, 2025.

Born in Fitzgerald, Georgia on November 5, 1935 to Rev. Isaac Robert Hobby and Lois Jenkins Hobby, Clare was the youngest of three children. She spent her childhood in Fitzgerald and graduated from Fitzgerald High School in 1953. Throughout the years, she attended reunions when able and...

Jun 6, 2025

Caitlyn Mackenzie Arwood, 22 years old of Colbert, passed away on June 6, 2025 in Augusta.

Born on September 14, 2002, she was the beloved daughter of Philip and Michelle Guest and Jonathan D. Arwood. Caitlyn was a graduate of Madison County High School and she attended Augusta University and Augusta Technical College. Caitlyn had a desire to help others and...

Jun 6, 2025

Kenneth Wayne Langston, 77, of Royston, GA passed away peacefully in his home on June 6, 2025.  A lifelong resident of the Franklin County area, he was the son of the late Ford Langston and Gracie Belle Roberts Langston.  Wayne retired from Harmony Grove Mills in Commerce after 25 years and Johnson & Johnson in Royston after 15 years.  Wayne...

Jun 6, 2025

Allan S. Epps, 80 of Athens, GA, passed away June 6, 2025. He was the son of the late, W.F. & Lou Epps; also preceded in death by his son’s, Gary Allan Epps, Russell Epps; brothers and a sister, Hubert Epps, Marshall Epps, and Ronald Epps, and Betty Loggins. Mr. Epps was a owner and operator for B & E...

Jun 5, 2025

Jerome “Jerry” Michael Travers, age 65, passed away peacefully at home in Watkinsville, GA, on Thursday, June 5, 2025, 21-months after being diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).

Jerry was born in Lynn, MA, and at age nine his family put down roots in Dunwoody, Georgia. Though his full life was cut short by this relentless disease, Jerry filled every day...

Jun 5, 2025

Alberta Patat, 69, of Athens passed away on June 5, 2025. Born on December 3, 1955, she was the daughter of the late Albert Leo Brink and Mable Wieland Brink.

Alberta was a loving, compassionate person who enjoyed caring for others and often took on the role as caregiver for those in need. She loved to sing and going to karaoke...