OBITUARIES

Oct 24, 2025

Beloved, Mother, Sister, Aunt, Daughter and Cousin, Janet Lombard Ewen, of Athens, passed away on October 24th. Janet was an artist from her very earliest childhood in snowy New England, alongside sisters, Helen and Kitsy. She enjoyed a career in live theater in New York City, where she met her future husband and father of her children, David Jonathan Ewen....

Oct 24, 2025

Oct 22, 2025

Terrell “Terry” Dillard, of Bogart, Georgia, passed away on October 22, 2025. He was born in Marietta, Georgia, in 1945 to Eugene Dillard and Robbie Dillard Lee.

Terry dedicated more than three decades of his life to his career with Georgia Spring, later known as Peterson Spring, in Athens, Georgia. In the years that followed, he loved the simple pleasures of...

Oct 22, 2025

Mildred Worley Greene, 88, of Hull, Georgia, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2025. She was born on September 5, 1937, and lived a life filled with love, laughter, and devotion to her family.

The last surviving sibling of her family, Mildred was the proud mother of three children, one of whom preceded her in death. She leaves behind many grandchildren...

Oct 21, 2025

Geni Shiver, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 21, 2025, surrounded by her family.

Born on February 12, 1954, in Panama City, Florida, Geni spent much of her childhood along the shores of Bid-A-Wee Beach, where her lifelong love of the ocean began. She later married the love of her life, Green Shiver, on June...

Oct 21, 2025

William Nathaniel Flores - Umana, 23, of Athens, passed away on October 21, 2025. Born on December 17, 2001, he was the son of William Flores and the late Maria Umana.

William dedicated himself to his role as a service leader at Chipotle, where he not only showed a strong work ethic but also built lasting friendships with his work family....

Oct 19, 2025

Richard Chapman Owens, Jr., age 68, passed away in Athens, Georgia, on October 19, 2025. He was born in Ocilla, Georgia, on December 16, 1956, to the late Martha Fuller Owens and Richard Chapman Owens, Sr., and was preceded in death by his brother, James Andrew Owens, Sr.; and sister, Frances Gary Owens.

Richard attended the McCallie School in Chattanooga, Tennessee,...

Oct 19, 2025

Lillian Anne Yeatts, lover of nature, renowned seamstress of quilts, blankets, worn-out children’s clothes and torn GI Joe uniforms, a woman who believed in her four children and inspired them to take chances in life, died October 19 at Piedmont Athens Regional. She was 87.

Born Lillian Haller in Humboldt, Saskatchewan, on Labor Day, September 5, 1938, Lillian grew up in...

Oct 19, 2025

Richard H. Spivey, 89, of Winterville, passed away on October 19, 2025.

Born in Winterville, GA, he was the youngest son of the late George W. Spivey and Willie Hardeman Spivey. In his free time, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and baking, working in his garden and spending time with his friends; but nothing was more important than spending time with his...

Oct 19, 2025

Stuart Wilford McGarity, Jr, 74, of Athens passed away October 19, 2025.

Born in Athens, Stuart was a son of the late Stuart Wilford McGarity, Sr. and Frances Smith McGarity. He was a 1969 graduate of Athens High School and a 1973 graduate of The University of Georgia where he received his BS in Political Science.  He was a member of...

Oct 18, 2025

Mable Wall West of Arnoldsville, GA passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at the age of 86 due to complications from pneumonia.

As a mother and provider Mable had many different jobs through the years. She worked at Oglethorpe County High School, helped manage a family business, was a court reporter, worked at Shealy Farms, and since 1991 has...

Oct 17, 2025

Carole Brown Langley, 82, of Athens, Georgia, passed away on October 17, 2025. Born in Fitzgerald, Georgia on July 31, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Reta Brown of Athens.

Carole married the love of her life, Emmett Langley, also of Athens. Together they built a beautiful life centered around love, faith, and family. Carole cherished being...

Oct 16, 2025

Major Ulysses Smith, U.S. Army (Retired)

March 15, 1947 – October 16, 2025

Major Ulysses Smith, U.S. Army (Retired), a proud veteran and devoted family man, passed away peacefully at his home in Athens, Georgia, on October 16, 2025, at the age of 78.

He was born on March 15, 1947, in LaGrange, Georgia, to Ulysses Smith and Martha Freeman (Davidson), and was...

Oct 16, 2025

Jackie Elaine Pressley McDaniel, a beloved mother, was born November 25, 1961 to her parents, Howell and Marthie Pressley in Jackson County Georgia. Jackie was a loving mother, a devoted sister and a cherished friend.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Marthie and Howell Pressley; husband, Lonnie McDaniel, Sr.; and many other loved ones.

She is survived by her daughter...

Oct 16, 2025

Claude Neil Grimes, age 88, of Crawford, Georgia, entered his heavenly home on Thursday, October 17, 2025. He was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Bernice P. Grimes, his parents Paul and Lila Grimes, and brother, Paul A. Grimes. 

Mr. Grimes is survived by his son Stanley N. Grimes (Daphne) and his daughter Deborah C. Miller (Rocky). 

He also...

Oct 16, 2025

Tracey Dow Satterfield, age 67, of Athens, Georgia, passed away on October 16, 2025, surrounded by family.

She is survived by her loving and devoted husband, Stan Satterfield, and their beloved children: Stephanie Ordon and her husband Bobby, Alyson White and her husband Micah, Rebecca Epstein and her husband Dan, Brett Satterfield and his wife Jessica, and Preston Satterfield and his...

Oct 15, 2025

Charles Neal Booth, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and churchman, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at Piedmont Hospital, Athens, GA after a short period of declining health. He was 91 years old.

Born November 11, 1933, in Danielsville, Georgia, Jones Chapel community. Charles was one of six children born to Walter Gladston Booth and Laurie Estelle Long...

Oct 15, 2025

Pamela Lynn Arthur of Danielsville, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 15, 2025 after a courageous battle with cancer, leaving behind a legacy of dedication, love, and cherished memories with family and friends.

She found her greatest joy in spending time with her son Justin and his partner Oliver, whether working together on the farm, traveling or relaxing at the...

Oct 13, 2025

In Loving Memory of Aquilina “Gigi” Bucoy Magsalin

June 13, 1951 – October 13, 2025

With hearts full of love and gratitude, we celebrate the beautiful life of Aquilina “Gigi” Bucoy Magsalin, who passed away peacefully on October 13, 2025, in Athens, Georgia, at the age of 74. Born on June 13, 1951, in Manila, Philippines, Gigi lived a vibrant, faith-filled, and...

Oct 12, 2025

John Scoggins, Lt. Col (ret.), after a long and exceptional life, finally held still long enough to go to his Lord and Savior on October 12, 2025. Born June 2, 1931, near Weaverville NC, the doctor was delayed in delivering the birth certificate, so it was recorded as June 4, 1931 (the doctor also forgot to include John’s middle name)....