OBITUARIES

Aug 3, 2026

Shirley Nan ”Nanny” Epps, 90, of Pocataligo, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 3, 2026.

A lifelong resident of Madison County, Mrs. Epps was the daughter of the late Odis and Revonda Jordan. She was a devoted member of Providence Baptist Church for many years and, at the time of her passing, was the church's oldest living member at 90 years...

Aug 3, 2026

Virginia Ethel Melton, 87, of Comer, Georgia, passed away peacefully on August 3, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Charles and Edna Burnett. In addition to her parents, Virginia was preceded in death by her beloved husband, William Melton; her children, Larry Butler and Kay Wood; and her brother-in-law, Dub Melton.

Virginia was a faithful Christian who read her...

Aug 3, 2026

Barbara Hazel Crosby Harris, age 79, Watkinsville, GA, passed away on Monday, August 3, 2026.

Barbara was born on September 18, 1946 in Rome, GA to Reverend and Mrs. Ralph Crosby. She grew up in Chicopee and Athens, Georgia, and was a graduate of Athens High School. It was there that she met the love of her life, Jerry W. Harris....

Aug 3, 2026

Aug 2, 2026

Hazel Diane Berland, 78, completed her earthly journey August 2, 2026.

Born to Millard Edgar "Did" and Helen Wright on September 10, 1947, she was the second of three children. She is preceded in death by both her parents; her brother, M.E. "Snooky" Wright Jr; her great-grandchild, Baby Anderson; and many beloved pets throughout the years, including Pepper, Taz, Tizzy, and...

Aug 1, 2026

Richard (Rick) Mansfield Rose II was born on May 26, 1944 in Greensboro, North Carolina. Shortly after his birth, he and his mother moved to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to stay with his paternal grandparents while his father was in Italy serving with the Army Air Corps. In 1955, his family moved to Bradenton Beach on Anna Maria Island, Florida and ran...

Jul 31, 2026

Francis Beshara Assaf, a devoted husband and father, renowned scholar, dedicated educator, and Distinguished Research Professor Emeritus of French at the University of Georgia, passed away on July 31, 2026, at the age of 81. Born on July 26, 1945, Francis spent his youth in the Cairo suburb of Heliopolis before completing his studies in France and working in Beirut....

Jul 31, 2026

Darlene Ruth Fabrizio, 66, of Clermont, Florida, passed away on July 31, 2026. Born on July 27, 1960 in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Bruce Bernard Buck and Paula Gow Buck.

Whether she was sitting by the pool, crocheting, going to Disney World or spending time at Myrtle Beach, Darlene always knew how to enjoy the world...

Jul 31, 2026

Nellie Rebecca Bramblett, wife of 63 years to the late James Robert “Bob” Bramblett, died on July 31, 2026.

Born June 1, 1940 in Duluth, GA, she was the daughter of the late Marvin Ernest Anglin and Pattie Wilkinson Anglin. In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Bramblett was also preceded in death by her granddaughter Mackenzie Bramblett. She retired...

Jul 31, 2026

On July 31, 2026, beloved wife and mother, Mary Montine Davis, passed away surrounded by her family at her home. She was born on October. 11, 1945, in Athens, Georgia, to the late Robert and Mary Ann Seagraves. Montine’s family were members of Gordon’s Chapel Methodist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter,...

Jul 30, 2026

Steven Andrew Tillery, 56, of Bogart, Georgia, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, July 30, 2026.

Born on August 14, 1969, in Marietta, Georgia, Steve was the son of Gregg and Martha Tillery. He was the beloved husband and best friend of Celane Sims Tillery. For 31 years they built a beautiful life together,...

Jul 30, 2026

Timothy Lee Kelley, 64, of Comer passed away on July 30, 2026. A Georgia native, he was the son of the late Guy Monroe Kelley and Amanda Marie Kelley. In addition to his parents, Timothy is preceded in death by his siblings, Kevin Kelley and Elaine Keith.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Susan Kelley; daughter: Megan Kelley; sisters-in-law: Donna...

Jul 29, 2026

William Kenneth "Ken" Anderson

William Kenneth "Ken" Anderson, 77, entered his Heavenly home on Wednesday, July 29, 2026.

Born on October 13, 1948, in Belton, South Carolina, Ken was the son of the late William Bond Anderson and Frances Elizabeth Anderson. He was also preceded in death by his beloved grandson, Chad Anderson, and his brother, Larry Anderson.

Ken was raised in Belton,...

Jul 29, 2026

Todd McLure, 50, died July 29, 2026.  Services will be announced.

Jul 29, 2026

Stanley Dee Lowery (Stan), 86, of Watkinsville, Georgia, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2026, in the presence of his family on his beloved farm.

He was born November 21, 1939, in Douglasville, Georgia, to Edmond Dee Lowery and Mary Elizabeth (Daniel) Lowery. Following graduation from Douglas County High School, Stan proudly served his country in the United States Army from...

Jul 28, 2026

“Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.” - Psalm 116:15

Michael Coley Mann entered the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on July 28, 2026 surrounded by loved ones, with Scripture being read and hymns being played.

Over the past two years, Michael fought an incredible battle against cancer in his heart. He held...

Jul 27, 2026

Dr. Parshall B. Bush, Professor Emeritus, age 82, of Athens, Georgia, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2026. A dual graduate from Syracuse University and the College of Environmental Science and Forestry, he earned his Ph.D. from the University of Kentucky.

A retired, respected researcher and biochemist Parshall was known for his works with the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Service...

Jul 27, 2026

Ingeborg Therese Volkert, age 86, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2026.

Born on November 3, 1939, in Lenggries, Germany, Inge was the only child of Korbinian and Therese Kohlhauf. Raised amid the beauty of the Bavarian Alps, she developed a lifelong love of nature that remained with her throughout her life. In the 1960s, she courageously immigrated to the United...

Jul 27, 2026

Bradley Corneil Crumley, 56, of Colbert, Georgia, beloved Husband, Father, and Papa, passed away on July 27, 2026. 

Brad was born in August 1969 to the late Betty Ruth Steadman and G.L. Crumley. He was born and raised in Madison County, where he lived his entire life alongside his wife, Becky, and grandson, Alari Sieverding. On May 26, 1990, at the...

Jul 26, 2026

William “Rick” Drake, 68 of Comer, GA, passed away July 26, 2026. He was the son of, Charles Estes Drake and Jackie Compton Drake. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Clyde Slaton and Celie Lee Slaton; and his maternal grandparents, Lewellyn Talmadge Compton and Thelma Sue Compton.

Funeral service will be Saturday August 1, 2026 2:00 PM at...