Jun 25, 2022

Sharlyn Hope Tate, 56, of Athens, passed away on June 25, 2022. Born on March 23, 1966, she was the daughter of the late J.W. O’Dillon and Tommy Sue Roberts O’Dillon.

Sharlyn loved fishing, camping and watching her grandson play baseball.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Keith...

Jun 24, 2022

Kenneth Atterberry, 82, of Athens, passed away on Friday, June 24, 2022. Born on June 25, 1939, he was the son of the late Lloyd Cecil Atterberry and Gertrude Spain Atterberry.

Ken was a veteran of both the United States Marine Corps and the United States Navy. He was a very giving person and was always willing...

Jun 23, 2022

Heather Griggs Howard, 44, died June 23, 2022. Born in Athens, GA, Heather was the daughter of Charles Roth Griggs and Ellen Bryant Griggs and mother to Jocelyn Cadence Howard, Julianna Charlese Howard and Gwendolyn Ann Howard. She was preceded in death by the father of her three daughters: Jennings Carter Howard; maternal grandparents: Clarence Murphy Bryant, Sr. and...

Jun 23, 2022

Angela Ann Avery, 60, of Lexington, GA, died on June 23, 2022. Angela is survived by her daughter Sara Eberhart, granddaughter Lillian Eberhart, son-in-law Will Eberhart, parents Col. John Avery and Barbara Avery, sisters Jill Avery and Linda Wood, brother John Avery and their families. Angela was born in Nurmburg, Germany where her father was stationed with the US...

Jun 23, 2022

Birdie Lee Nix, 87, of Hull, passed away on Thursday, June 23, 2022 after an extended illness. Mrs. Nix was preceded in death by her daughter, Dianne Wood Hamann.

Survivors include her husband of 55 years, Allen Rudolph Nix; daughter, Debra Wood Seabolt (Jerry); son, Clay Nix; four grandchildren, Leannah Hamann Heykoop, Curtis Hanley, Chris Nix and...

Jun 22, 2022

Judy Lane Lewis, 77, of Winterville, GA passed away peaceful at home on June 22, 2022. The daughter of the late Stillman & Doris Kellum of Gloucester, VA. Judy leaves behind 3 sons, Charlie Randall (Christine), Richard Randall and Brett Lee Randall.  Survived by her grandchildren: Tiffany Gallob (Frank), Jessica Randall, Michael Randall, Christopher Randall (Elyssa), Amanda Randall, Lisa...

Jun 22, 2022

John William Dry, 69, passed away June 22, 2022.

A native of Fulton County, GA, John was a son of the late Lee Owen Dry and Mary Blanche Martin Dry and was also preceded in death by a brother, Richard Dry.

John owned and operated The Patriot Food Store in Arnoldsville from 1979 until 1989....

Jun 19, 2022

Corey Matthew Chatham, cherished son, brother and friend, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 19, 2022 at the age of 19.

Born in Athens, he was a son of Amanda and Dedrick Taylor and Everette and Karla Green. Corey graduated from Madison County High School where he excelled on the basketball court. He was preceded in death...

Jun 19, 2022

Lynda Ann Martin October 26, 1961- June 19, 2022 On Sunday, June 19, 2022 Lynda passed away from complications due to a heart attack. She was 60 years young. She is preceded by her parents, Michael and Barbara Quinn of Danielsville GA as well as her loving husband of 26 years, Freddie Martin of Comer GA. She is survived...

Jun 19, 2022

Myles Jerome (Jerry) Titus, age 74, of Lexington, GA passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, June 19, 2022.

He was predeceased by his mother, Jane Coker Titus, and father, Edgar Fenwick Titus, of Atlanta, GA.

He is survived by daughter, Jerilyn Titus, grandsons Andrew Myles Titus and Daniel James May all...

Jun 18, 2022

Dr. J. Michael West, MD, 74, of Athens, died peacefully at home on Saturday, June 18, 2022 surrounded by his family. He was a family man, doctor, and an ardent fan of college football, especially the University of Georgia. He was born in Port Arthur, Texas on May 19, 1948, raised in Florida and spent his adult and professional...

Jun 18, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Mary Lois Smith. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jun 17, 2022

Carol Anne Lusk, 79, of Athens passed away on Friday, June 17, 2022. Born on November 26, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Michael Posmoga and Mary Jane Kozon Pankiewicz, and step-daugher to Paul Pankiewicz.

Carol graduated from Monongahela High School, class of 1960, and studied at the Ivey School of Professional Art in Pittsburgh....

Jun 17, 2022

David “Dave” Shearon, 70, former mayor of Watkinsville (2018-2019), lost a long battle with prostate cancer, followed by bladder cancer, and died in his home in Watkinsville on Friday, June 17.

Dave was born on March 24, 1952 in Chicago, IL. He moved to Watkinsville in 1997 with his husband, Mario Castro, and brother Jim Shearon, opening...

Jun 17, 2022

Janice C. Gilbert, 80, wife of the late William Arthur Gilbert, Jr., died Friday, June 17, 2022. Born in Athens, she was the daughter of Hugh and Roselle Griffith Culbreth. In addition to her husband and parent she was preceded in death by her son: William A. Gilbert, III; stepdaughter: Cathy Kindness and sister: Barbara C. Wolfe. Janice retired...

Jun 16, 2022

William Thomas Waldrop, 86, husband of Ann Waldrop, died Thursday, June 16, 2022. Born in Dacula, GA, Bill was the son of the late Charles Horace Waldrop and Bertha Keith Waldrop. Bill retired from the United States Postal Service as a letter carrier and served in the United States Army during the Korean War. Survivors in addition to his...

Jun 15, 2022

No obituary has been provided at this time.

Jun 14, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Estelle Snelling Gilstrap. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jun 14, 2022

Kay Timmons Parker, never met a stranger, passed away peacefully at her Athens home on June 14, surrounded by her loving family. She had battled ALS for nearly 3 years, and would have been 63 on June 21, 2022. Originally from College Park, GA, she resided in Athens for the last 9 years, and was a constant inspiration through...

Jun 14, 2022

Kathleen Mylott Bienvenue, 75, wife of the late Gordon R. Bienvenue, died June 14, 2022. Born in Fitchburg, MA., she was the daughter of the late Daniel T. Mylott and Dorothy Geiger Mylott. Kathleen retired as an Instructor of English at Pace University and attended St. Gregory The Great Episcopal. Church. Survivors include her children: Danielle (John) Bray, Blaise...