Billy R. Jones
Mar 5, 2025
Billy Jones, age 70, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. Born on December 16, 1954, in Commerce, GA, Billy was a remarkable individual who touched the lives of many with his kindness, wisdom, and sense of humor.
Billy is survived by his wife, Teresa Jones; his children, Thad Jones (Charlotte Jones), Matt Jones (Chelsea Jones),...
Bonnie Greer
Mar 5, 2025
Bonnie Greer, 78, of Athens, Georgia, passed away on March 5, 2025. Born on September 13, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Terry and Betty Kleckner. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her sister Carol Fritch.
As a loving wife and mother, Bonnie is survived by her husband, John Greer; son: Chris Greer (Valerie),...
Donna Lynn Randall
Mar 5, 2025
Donna Lynn Saxon Randall passed peacefully into the arms of her Savior on March 5, 2025, at the age of 69. Born on November 7, 1955, Donna spent her life nurturing others with a tender heart and a quiet faith. She was a woman of grace, kindness, and unwavering devotion, whose life was a testament to her faith in God...
William Edward Morgan
Mar 4, 2025
William (Will) Edward Morgan entered the world on September 6, 2007 in Carrollton, Georgia. Born to Jenni and Jeff Morgan, he became the youngest child of 8 siblings. Infant Will was a welcomed blessing from God that served to inspire hope for a struggling, blended family. It soon became evident that Will was a very talented toddler and displayed a...
Jeffrey Acker Martin
Mar 4, 2025
Jeffrey Acker Martin, born on September 9, 1966, in South Carolina, passed away on March 4, 2025, in Winterville, Georgia. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and son who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Jeffrey dedicated his career to working as a drywall contractor, earning the respect of his colleagues and clients alike. His expertise in...
Vernon Nathaniel Hansford
Mar 4, 2025
Vernon Nathaniel Hansford (Nat) passed away peacefully on March 4, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was born on October 16, 1943, the youngest of three children, and spent most of his childhood in Crawford, GA. It was here that he developed a love for his family history, history, and education. Oglethorpe County and his family provided him with roots...
Jerry Wayne Stanford
Mar 3, 2025
Wayne Stanford, aged 73, passed away on March 3, 2025, in Danielsville, Georgia. Born on November 30, 1951, Wayne was known for his generous and outgoing personality, always ready to make a new friend.Wayne graduated from Fort Myers High School and went on to have a distinguished career spanning 52 years as a lineman, electrician, and assembly line robotics technician....
Glenn R. Duggar
Mar 2, 2025
Glenn Raymond Duggar, 83, passed away peacefully at home March 2, 2025.
A native of Savannah, GA, Glenn was a 1959 graduate of Robert W. Groves High School. He was an Oconee County resident and was a longtime member of St. James Church, Athens GA.
After graduation from Groves, he proudly served his country by joining the Air National Guard where he...
Vanessa Lee Verma
Mar 2, 2025
IN LOVING MEMORY OF VANESSA LEE VERMA
Heaven gained a beautiful soul on March 2nd as Vanessa Lee Verma peacefully passed away at the age of 42 after a two-year battle with cancer. She lived her life with grace, kindness, and love, bringing joy and laughter to everyone she met. She will be missed beyond words.
Born in Dayton, Ohio, on November...
James Clifford Sell
Mar 1, 2025
James Clifford (Cliff) Sell, 96, recently of Watkinsville, GA, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, March 1, 2025, with family by his side.
Cliff was born in Dutton, Arkansas, to Gladys and Lawrence Sell, who had nine children. He spent his younger years in Kansas and Missouri during the Great Depression, before the family migrated west during...
Angela Ielasi
Feb 28, 2025
Angela Joy Ielasi, passed away peacefully in her home in Athens Georgia on the morning of February 28, 2025. She was born on July 10, 1957 in Adelaide, South Australia, to Harry & Barbara Caust. She is survived by one brother, Phil Caust of Gold Coast, Australia and her husband of 28 years, Steve Ielasi, whom she married October 19,...
Bonnie Jean Simoneaux
Feb 27, 2025
Bonnie Jean Rushing Simoneaux, 83, of Watkinsville, Georgia, passed away on February 27, 2025 surrounded by four generations of her family. Bonnie was born in Magnolia, Mississippi, on March 10, 1941, to Ellis Percy and Pauline Davis Rushing of Summit, Mississippi. Bonnie grew up in New Orleans and spent much time with her cherished grandmother, Bonnie Rushing Ball, and her...
Lewis Hudson Sanders
Feb 27, 2025
Lewis Hudson Sanders, 88, of Stephens, GA, passed away on February 27, 2025. He was born on May 17, 1936, to the late Robert H. Sanders, Jr. and Janie Sorrow Sanders. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Joyce S. Parker, and brother-in-law, Larry Parker; his brother, Jere Sanders, and brother-in-law, Willie H. Adkins; as well as his...
Judith Ann Brubaker
Feb 27, 2025
Judy Brubaker, formerly of Tylersburg, PA, passed away on February 27, 2025, in Bishop, Georgia.
Born on November 27, 1945, in Strobleton, Pennsylvania, Judy graduated from North Clarion High School in 1964. She enjoyed working for Hartzell’s Homes in Tionesta, PA, and was a dedicated presence at North Clarion’s home basketball games, where she ran the game clock for many years....
William Frank Eberhart Sr.
Feb 26, 2025
William Frank Eberhart Sr, 94, husband to Jane Melvin Eberhart, passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2025. He was a native Athenian, and very proud of being born and raised in Athens, Clarke County, Georgia. After graduating from Athens High in 1948, he entered the University of Georgia, where he ran track and swam. A couple of years after he enrolled...
Walter Stanley Payne
Feb 26, 2025
Walter Stanley Payne April 1, 1949 – February 26, 2025
Walter Stanley Payne, 75, of Bogart, GA, passed away on February 26, 2025, surrounded by his family.
Born in Athens, GA, but raised in Bogart, Stanley was the son of the late Walter Prince Payne and Maggie Nell Moore. A devoted husband, father, and grandfather, he built a life centered around love,...
Montine Deloris Ondracek
Feb 26, 2025
Montine Deloris Ondracek 91, of Watkinsville, Georgia passed away February 26, 2025. Montine was preceded in death by her parents, Frederick Thomas Smith and Emily Thornton Smith; her husband of 70 years, Donald Crawford Ondracek; her siblings, Janice Chandler, Frederick Thomas Smith, Jerry Howard Smith and June Cox. Montine is survived by her children, Glenda Kay Ondracek, Kenneth Donald (Debora...
Ermest W. Sprague
Feb 25, 2025
Ernest Sprague, 100, husband of Jacqueline James Sprague, died on February 25, 2025.
Born in Colony, KS, he was the son of the late Arthur Gene Sprague and Jean Roberts Sprague. Dr. Sprague retired as an International Agricultural Consultant.
Survivors in addition to his wife include two sons: John Sprague and Jeff Sprague; brother: Clyde Sprague and five grandchildren: Tyler, Cody, Savannah,...
Roger Dale Ellis
Feb 25, 2025
Roger Dale Ellis, 76, husband of 24 years to Betty Davis Ellis, died on February 25, 2025.
Born in Dawson, GA, he was the son of the late Geneva Whittley and father to the late Little Johnny. Mr. Ellis served in the United States Navy and was a truck driver for United Trucking and Lanier Pallets. He enjoyed playing the lottery,...
Debra Wood Tatum
Feb 25, 2025
Debra Tatum, 65, of Athens, passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2025.
Debra was a loving mother, wife, daughter, sister, and grandmother. She worked in the insurance industry for over 40 years, primarily with AIG, American General, and Delta Life Insurance Company. An avid supporter of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, Debra loved following college football. In her free time, she...