Nov 19, 2025

Greta Gertrude “Trudy” Blake passed away on November 19, 2025. Trudy was born in Blackshear, GA. She graduated from Wayne County High School. She attended college and graduated from Grady Hospital School of Medical Technology.

She married Tom Blake and had two daughters, Kristie Tucker (Scott) and Kathryn Blake.

Her husband died in July 1976 while living in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. While...

Nov 10, 2025

The family of Brad O’Neil is heartbroken to announce his sudden passing on November 10, 2025, in Athens, GA at the age of 69. Brad was born on June 4, 1956, in Goffstown, NH to his parents Arthur (predeceased 1978) and Dorcas (predeceased 2016).

Brad was raised in Goffstown, NH and graduated from GHS in 1974. After high school, he joined...

Dec 3, 2025

Nov 30, 2025

Diane Kay Barton, 74, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, educator, and the loving wife of the late Dennis Barton. Diane dedicated her life to teaching and to the children she cared for throughout her long career. She earned her master’s degree in education and retired after many years as a beloved...

Nov 30, 2025

Karen A. Meadow (Kay), 68, of Hull, passed away peacefully surrounded by friends and family on November 30, 2025.

Born in Athens, GA, she was the daughter of the late Virgil and Catherine Youngblood. In her free time, she enjoyed being outside with her golden doodle, Cash, and had a passion for her career in caregiving especially for Mrs. Sara, Mrs....

Nov 28, 2025

Ronald Duane Payton, aged 77, of Union Point, GA, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2025. He was born on October 3, 1948, to the late Charles Dale and Opal Elaine Payton. Ronald is lovingly remembered by his wife, Brenda Payton, and his devoted children, Cynthia Taylor, Ronald Payton II, and Minnie Richlie. He shared his life with his sister,...

2025

Kenneth Leon Huffer, age 71, died at his home in Stephens, Georgia, on November 27, 2025.

Born on August 8, 1954, in Rocky Mount, Virginia, Kenneth grew up with his family in Madison County, Georgia. He worked in production with Reliance and Noramco before entering private contracting, where he enjoyed building. Living a quiet life, Kenneth spent many peaceful hours reading...

Nov 26, 2025

Herman Mitchell Hubbard passed away at home on November 26, 2025 at the age of 78. He was married to the love of his life for over 50 years, Patsy L. Hubbard. They were both devoted Christians of the Pentecostal faith.

Herman was born on May 23, 1947 in Oglethorpe County, Georgia to the late Lincoln and Stella Arnold Hubbard. He...

Nov 25, 2025

Johnny Carlton Owens ll, 38, of Athens, GA passed away on November 25, 2025.

Johnny Graduated from Oconee County high school in 2005 and served in the United States Army. Later, He worked for Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty.

Johnny was a wonderful son and a good hearted man. He enjoyed collecting baseball cards, spending time with family, friends, and his dog Buck.

 Johnny...

Nov 24, 2025

Jeannie P. Fincher, 85, passed away peacefully at home in Crawford, Georgia, on November 24, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Jeannie was a remarkable woman whose unwavering love and selfless spirit touched the lives of all who knew her.

Jeannie dedicated 28 years of her life to serving as the Tax Commissioner of Oglethorpe County. Her career was marked not...

Nov 23, 2025

Nov 23, 2025

Brenda Gail Townsend, born on May 17, 1945, in Fulton County, GA, passed away on November 23, 2025, at her home. She was 80 years old. Brenda was a dedicated in-home caretaker in the Bogart area and known for her warm heart and caring nature. Brenda was a member of Victory Baptist Church and also attended Bogart First Baptist Church,...

Nov 23, 2025

William “Bill” Franklin Fleeman, 84, of Winterville, GA died on November 23, 2025. He was the only child of the late Benjamin Franklin Fleeman and Leah Martin Fleeman.

Bill is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Nancy Gradine (Echols) Fleeman, his daughter, Nancy Maria Gray (Frank), his son Christopher William Fleeman (Shannon), and grandchildren Keely, Jamie (Hannah), and Cassie...

Nov 21, 2025

Eula Lee Cochran passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Friday, November 21, 2025. 

Born on March 15, 1934 in Commerce, GA, she was the daughter of the late Willie Burch and Fannie Lee Cochran. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother Ray Cochran and nephew Craig Cochran. Growing up in the Brooks Crossing...

Nov 20, 2025

Henry Lamar Mauldin, born on June 8, 1941, in Watkinsville, GA, passed away peacefully at his residence on November 20, 2025, surrounded by his family.

Henry was a dedicated builder and a master carpenter, well-known for his skilled craftsmanship. He graduated from Oconee County, which set the foundation for a life filled with hard work and accomplishments. Henry was actively involved...

Nov 20, 2025

Cheryl Lynn Gunter Cheatham, age 72 of Watkinsville, passed away on November 20, 2025 at St Mary's Hospital. Born September 28, 1953, in Marietta, Georgia to the late Malvin Donald and Ruth Eulaine Vinson Gunter. When Cheryl was a teenager, her family moved to the classic city of Athens where she spent the rest of her life.

Cheryl attended Athens High...

Nov 20, 2025

John Bryant Kennedy 03/27/1948 – 11/20/2025

Born in 1948, Bryant began his life on Kennedy Road in Oconee County—a place that remained his true home throughout the years. Though his work and travels took him to many temporary residences across the country, he always returned to Kennedy Road, where he lived until his passing on Thursday, November 20, 2025, following a...

Nov 19, 2025

Phil Joseph Thomas, 68, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on November 19, 2025.

Born in Athens, he was the only son of Aubrey Thomas and Annette Dobbs Thomas. Phil felt the hand of God on his life at the early age of 14 when he began his battle with brain tumors throughout his life to the end....

Nov 18, 2025

Our hearts were broken at the passing of our son, Roy Allen Chasteen, who left us on November 18, 2025. at the age of 35.Roy was good hearted, loving soul who brought joy to everyone. Roy had a passion for playing the guitar , trucks and cars. We will forever cherish his infectious laugh and beautiful smile. He left a...

Nov 18, 2025

Wayne Monroe Carey, 84, of Danielsville, Georgia passed away peacefully on November 18 at his home surrounded by his family. Wayne enjoyed gardening, farming and raising cattle, and spending time with his family. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, and grandfather. He is survived by his two sons and their wives, Chris and Dawn Carey of Odum, Georgia...