Feb 24, 2025

William Mayes ”Dobby” Dobbins, Jr, a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and son passed away February 24, 2025. He was born to William Mayes Dobbins, Sr and Patricia Winburn Dobbins on March 8, 1955.

Dobby graduated from Montgomery County High School in 1973 where he served as class president his freshman and junior years. He was a phenomenal athlete...

Feb 24, 2025

Ronald Jay Crawford, 75, of Bogart passed away Monday, February 24, 2025. He was the son of the late Luther Johnson Crawford and Roxie Reid Crawford.

Jay enlisted in the United States Air Force after his graduation from Elbert County High School. During the Vietnam War, he was stationed in Thailand where he worked in aircraft maintenance. While enlisted in the...

Feb 24, 2025

Robert “Bobby” Pierce Tweedell, passed away on February 24, 2025, at the age of 74. He was born on April 5, 1950 in Calhoun, Georgia, but relocated to Athens, Georgia with his family in 1953 where he lived until he passed away.

Bobby is a graduate of Athens High, class of 1968. He then went on to attend the University of...

Feb 24, 2025

Joseph William McCarthy, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on February 24, 2025, at the age of 87. Joseph began his young adulthood by enlisting in the military under the branch of Navel Air. He served 11 years total for his nation including a tour in Vietnam War and then a few years serving the military as...

Feb 23, 2025

Jean Fleming Maupin passed away on February 23, 2025, at the age of 76. 

Born on July 27, 1948, in Athens, Georgia, Jean was a cherished daughter of the late Hazel Huff Fleming and Roy Edward Fleming. She was preceded in death by her husband James (Jim) Maupin, Sr. 

Survivors include her twin sister, Jane Fleming, a sister, Mary Hancock, and a...

Feb 20, 2025

Michael Montgomery Glenn, 73, of Bogart, passed away February 20, 2025. 



Born April 25, 1951, in Cincinnati, OH, he was the son of John Glenn and Bea Montgomery. At the age of three his family moved to Decatur, Georgia where he spent his childhood. He attended Druid Hills High School then furthered his studies at the University of Georgia where he...

Feb 19, 2025

Betty Ann Chapman was born on April 15, 1935 at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta. She was the only child of Julian Earle and Emily Nock Smith. She passed away on February 19, 2025, barely two months shy of her ninetieth birthday.

After graduating from North Fulton High School in Atlanta, Betty Ann received a Bachelor of Science in Education from Auburn...

Feb 19, 2025

Mrs. Barbara Jean “Jean” Davis, 82, passed away on February 19, 2025, in Athens, Georgia. 

Born on November 11, 1942, in Athens, Georgia, Jean was preceded in death by her loving husband, Ronald Creig Davis. Their loving marriage lasted for 59 years. Also, she is preceded by her parents Sara Nell McDonald and James Lewis McDonald. She grew up in Georgia...

Feb 19, 2025

Shizelle Antoinette Threlkeld, 52, of Carlton died on February 19, 2025.

She was a daughter of the late Shirley May Sales and Anthony Joseph Johnson. Shizelle was born in Hawaii and moved to Madison County when she was 10. Her life revolved around her two grandsons and her family. She was a proud Navy Veteran’s wife and was always very involved...

Feb 19, 2025

Andrew Clint Wheeler, cherished husband, Daddy, Pop and crew chief, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at the age of 76.

Born in Lafayette, Georgia, he was the son of the late Clint Marvin Wheeler and Joyce Boling Wheeler. As a child, Andrew moved through three states and attended 13 elementary schools before graduating from Chamblee High School in May...

Feb 19, 2025

Janice T. Brooks, born on June 24, 1942, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2025. In her 82 years, she brought joy and laughter to countless lives with her beautiful smile, infectious laugh, and magnetic personality. Janice was one of those rare individuals who lived life to the fullest, often describing her day to day experiences as "fantastic."

A devoted wife,...

Feb 18, 2025

Feb 18, 2025

Elinor Myers Rees, 92, of Athens, Georgia, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2025. Though she lived in Athens for more than 65 years, she was born in New York City and spent much of her childhood in Westport, Connecticut. After graduating from The Spence School and Wellesley College, she made a break for the west coast in her car...

Feb 18, 2025

Memorial services for Michelle Strickland (former Clerk of Superior Court in Madison County) and her son, Sam Strickland, will be held Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 11:00 am at Moons Grove Baptist Church. The family will receive friends on Friday, February 21, 2025 from 6:00 until 8:00 pm at the funeral home.

Samuel Ronal Strickland, 49, of Danielsville, passed away on...

Feb 17, 2025

Eliorodo Casas Charles, 66, died February 17, 2025. 

Funeral Services will be held Friday, February 21, 2025 at 11:00 AM at the chapel of Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, EAST, Athens. 

Feb 16, 2025

Martha Jane Brobst, 88, of Athens, GA, met her precious Lord and Savior on Sunday, February 16, 2025. Marti was born in Pittsburgh, PA, to the late Harry and Julia Ann Clemens. Marti was the beloved wife of Lawrence D. Brobst for 48 years until his passing in 2006.

Before her health declined, Marti was a devoted member of St. James...

Feb 16, 2025

John “Mo” Allen Anderson, 76, of Watkinsville, Georgia, passed away at his residence on Sunday, February 16, 2025, after an extended illness.

Born on August 9, 1948, in Stephens County, Georgia, John was the son of Geneva Allen Anderson. He dedicated 46 years of service to Georgia Power Company, beginning his career as a lineman apprentice straight out of high school...

Feb 16, 2025

Norman Lantie Spencer, 87 of Lexington, GA; he was born in French Creek, West Virginia on May 6, 1937 and passed away February 16, 2025. He was the son of the late, Lantie Spencer; raised by the late, mother and step father, Reta & Marion Conrad; also preceded in death by a son, James A. Spencer. He was a member...

Feb 15, 2025

Helen Juanita Belk Bradley 9/4/1928 - 2/15/2025

Helen was born in Franklin County, Georgia to Knox and Eva Belk. She was the 5th of 6 siblings. She attended elementary - high school at Ila, Georgia where she graduated at the top of her class with honors.

Her true legacy began when she married her high school sweetheart, Seward Thomas Bradley on April...

Feb 14, 2025

Betty Lynn Dial, 70, of Colbert, Georgia, passed away on February 14, 2025. Born on December 3, 1954, in Augusta, Georgia, she was the only child of the late Malvin and Betty Spence.

A dedicated member of the Pilots Club of Madison County, Georgia, for 30 years, Betty served as president on two occasions. She had a passion for scrapbooking and...