OBITUARIES

Feb 3, 2023

In deep sadness, the family of Chandler Thomas Griffin announce the passing of their child of God on February 3, 2023. Chandler was born on May 19, 2004 to Mr. Kevin Griffin and Shelley Milne. Chandler suffered a brain injury during childbirth and fought 18 years to be with his family. He was a strong little fighter and a bright...

Feb 2, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Daniel Earl McMurray on February 2nd, 2023.  Danny, as he was known by friends and family, was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to the late Walter Earl and Ella Mae (Militzer) McMurray.  Danny graduated from Slippery Rock University with a degree in Education. However, teaching in the traditional sense...

Feb 2, 2023

Harry Richard Wilkes, 66, of Athens, passed away in the early morning hours of February 2, 2023 after succumbing to Liver disease.

Rick born on Christmas day, 1956 and was the youngest of three sons born in Athens to the late Margie and Dupree Wilkes. He attended public schools in Athens and Madison County, graduating from Madison...

Feb 2, 2023

Lee C. Dennis of Athens GA., went home to be with the Lord on February 2, 2023. The son of the late William and Virginia Dennis, Lee grew up in Athens, excelled in sports and graduated from Clarke Central high school. Lee became a local business owner in 1994 and proudly served our communities needs for over three decades....

Jan 31, 2023

Kaleb Trandum Howington, October 13, 2006 – January 31, 2023,  Age 16

Kaleb gained his wings today.  Kaleb was 16 years old and lived in Winterville Georgia.  He has been battling cancer for more than 3 years.  Before getting sick, Kaleb attended Oglethorpe County schools and enjoyed being a part of the FFA program there. ...

Jan 31, 2023

On the morning of January 31, 2023, at the age of 91, Lillious Hershel (LH) Lewis Jr. joined many loved ones in heaven.

LH was born to Bertha and LH Lewis Sr. in Athens, Ga on March 18, 1931.  LH graduated from Athens High School in 1948. On June 23, 1951, he married his young sweetheart, Eleanor...

Jan 30, 2023

Jackie Lee Armor, 67, of Athens, GA died on January 30, 2023. Born on May 16, 1956, she was the daughter of the late James Eddie & Annette Edwards Sorrow of Athens GA.

Jackie was also preceded in death by Brother, Farris Wayne Sorrow, Sister, Kathy Sorrow Bishop.

Survivors include her Husband James “Mark” Armor;...

Jan 30, 2023

Kathy Ann Bishop, 68, of Colbert, GA, passed away on January 30, 2023. Kathy was born on September 11, 1954, to James & Annette Sorrow in Athens, GA. In 1971, Kathy met David Bishop at the Krystal restaurant in Athens, GA. They were married on June 10, 1973. Kathy and David went on to have two children, Tamara & Scott....

Jan 30, 2023

Freddie Leonard Bell, cherished father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away on Monday, January 30, 2023 at the age of 91.

Born in Tennessee, he was a son of the late Elmer J. Bell and Pauline Geer Bell. Mr. Bell was a Veteran of the United States Air Force. He was a welder with more than 70 years...

Jan 29, 2023

James “Jim” Dominic Battaglia, Jr. of Jackson, Georgia died at home Sunday, January 29, 2023.

Jim, the son of the late Dr. James Battaglia, Sr. of Marco Island, FL and the late Ms. Dorothy Virginia Thomas Battaglia of Lynn Haven, FL, was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey.  After a few years in Westfield, NJ, the family moved...

Jan 29, 2023

Barbara Anne Whitehead Carlson, 74, of Athens, Ga., died Sunday, Jan. 29, after a long battle with kidney and heart disease.

Barbara was born Sept. 16, 1948, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Athens to Roy “Sam” Whitehead Sr. and Anna Louise “Nan” Whitehead. The oldest of three children, she grew up in Athens, Monroe, Ga., and Jacksonville,...

Jan 28, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for John M Iacovini. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jan 28, 2023

Beverly Mae Jensen, 83, of Hull, died on Saturday, January 28, 2023.

She was born in Omaha, Nebraska to the late Jesse Clarence Phillips and Gladys Mildred Turner Phillips.

Bev and her family lived in multiple states, including Georgia, before finally calling the Athens area home in 2007. She worked as a dance instructor, but...

Jan 28, 2023

Anne B. Asbury, 85, of Athens, GA died on January 28, 2023. The daughter of the late Estelle Barber and Thomas G. (Dude) Barber, Anne grew up in Decatur, GA and graduated from Avondale High School in 1955. Following graduation she moved to Japan with her Army spouse and had her first son. After the Army she lived in...

Jan 27, 2023

Bricker Scott Daughtry left this world on January 27, 2023, after a courageous battle with glioblastoma. Bric was born on July 24, 1976 to Linda Moon Daughtry and the late Thomas Bricker Daughtry.  He grew up in Jonesboro, Georgia where his father was an art professor at Clayton State University and his mother was an art teacher with Clayton...

Jan 27, 2023

Richard Arliss Davis, 86, of Hull, Georgia, died on Friday, January 27, 2023.

A native of Rockmart, Richard was born to the late James Clarence Davis and Helen Lola Simpkins Davis. From 1955 to 1963, Richard served his country in the United States Army, where he played on the Army baseball team. After leaving active duty, he...

Jan 26, 2023

James Gerry Smith, 60, died on Thursday, January 26, 2023.

Born in Athens, GA he was the son of James P. Smith of Winterville, GA and the late Gladys Busbin Smith. Gerry worked in construction most of his life. He enjoyed watching NASCAR, pitching horseshoes, shooting pool with his friends, and trout fishing.  What he loved most...

Jan 26, 2023

Nellie Grace Martin Holder, beloved mother, of Winterville, GA, died January 26, 2023.

Born August 18, 1938 in Walterboro, SC, she was the daughter of the late Wesley Jerome Martin, Sr. and Mabel Grace Harper Martin and was preceded in death by her infant son, Robert Holder.

Nell grew up in Winterville, GA. She received...

Jan 25, 2023

James Edward Hefner, 94, of Athens, passed away on January 25, 2023. He was the son of the late E.E. and Lillie Hefner of Hendersonville, NC.

After completing high school, Jim was employed for two years by the FBI in Washington D.C. serving on a team searching records for evidence of Communist activity, a project resulting from...

Jan 25, 2023

Edward Lloyd Sanders, Jr. “Ned”, 91, passed away on January 25, 2023. Born on April 24, 1931, he was the son of the late Edward Lloyd Sanders, Sr. and Lillie Clyde Sorrow Sanders.

Ned was a veteran of the United States Airforce spending four years in active duty, later retiring from the University of Georgia as a...