Dec 29, 2021

Martha Stephens Hicks, affectionately known as “Nan”, passed away December 29, 2021.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, James Wade Hicks.

Born April 18, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Buren and Bernice Payne Stephens and preceded in death by brothers, Melvin (Mary) Stephens, B.V. Stephens and Clayton Stephens; sisters,...

Dec 29, 2021

Albert Williams, a retiree from the University of Georgia and a lifelong resident of Colbert, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2021, while surrounded by his family. He was 85.

Albert is survived by his wife of 61 years, Marjorie Williams; sons, Terry Williams, Randy Williams and Jeff (Donna) Williams; grandchildren, Josh (Kandace) Williams, Kimberly (Tommy) Morgan,...

Dec 28, 2021

Benjamin “Benji” Watson Smith, 54, died December 28, 2021.

A native of Clarke County, GA, he was a son of Louie and Carol Smith of Athens. A proud veteran, Benji enlisted in the United States Army in 1985. Following his honorable discharge, he continued serving his country for eight years in the Army Reserves. During that time,...

Dec 28, 2021

Kenneth M. Wood 67 of Comer, passed away December 28, 2021. He was the son of the late Reuben and Virginia Wood. Kenneth worked for and retired after 20 years with Alltel and a volunteer fireman with Comer Vol. Fire Department since 1989.

Funeral services are Sunday at 3:00 pm January 2, 2022, at Vineyards Creek Baptist...

Dec 28, 2021

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Rue Bloodworth Walker died December 28, 2021.

Born in Athens, GA on November 26, 1924, she was the daughter of Emma Freeman and B.R. Bloodworth.

She graduated from Athens High School Class of 1941, attended the University of Georgia and was a member of Alpha Delta Pi Sorority.  In...

Dec 27, 2021

Claude Fred Foster, of Covington, died at the home of his son on December 27, 2021, in Bishop, Ga from natural causes. He was 84. Mr. Foster was born on October 25, 1937, to Robena Frances Foster and Joseph Claude Foster in Atlanta, Ga. After graduating from Southwest Dekalb High School in 1955, he joined the Air Force and...

Dec 27, 2021

Adam Christopher “Chris” Vaughn, 47, died Monday, December 27, 2021. Born in Royston, GA he was the son of Ronald Edward Vaughn and Elizabeth Ann Vaughn.  Chris had worked in food service most of his life as a chef and was currently working for the University of Georgia as a Chef. Survivors in addition to his parents include four...

Dec 27, 2021

Sabra Georgene Cartlidge , 77, of Colbert, Georgia passed away on Monday, December 27, 2021. Born on September 22, 1944, she was the daughter of the late George William Pifer and Clara Evelyn Gaston Pifer.

Sabra loved working in her garden and canning what she grew. She also loved her two dogs, Roxy Lee and Precious Lee....

Dec 27, 2021

Judy Loraine Epps, cherished mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away on Monday, December 27, 2021 at the age of 76.

Born in Akron, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Warren Jackson Day and Betty Jane Hawke Day. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son-in-law, Daniel Holloway.

Survivors...

Dec 26, 2021

Janice Smith Hubert, cherished mother, grandmother and sister, passed away on Sunday, December 26, 2021 at the age of 77.

Born in Athens, she was a daughter of the late Millard Veal Smith and Elizabeth Hancock Smith. Mrs. Hubert was a longtime member of Tuckston United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday School. She volunteered with Our...

Dec 26, 2021

Kerrie N. Bramlett, 53, of Athens, died December 26, 2021.

Born in Asheville, North Carolina, Kerrie was the daughter of Rebecca Gibbs Lee of Columbus, GA and Michael Vernon Lee of Asheville, NC.  She was a graduate of Asheville Buncombe Technical College.  Kerrie had 30 years of banking experience with 17 years of service at Oconee State...

Dec 24, 2021

Max Rudesal Dowis, 90 of Athens, Georgia passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 24, 2021. He was born on February 6, 1931. His parents were Mr. and Mrs. Earl Dowis of Lavonia, Georgia.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Joyce Craft Dowis, Daughter, Dorinda, Sons Mays and Michael (Cindy), and three grandchildren,...

Dec 24, 2021

Edgar Lee Spivey 91 of Hull, passed away on December 24, 2021. He was the son of the late, George & Willie Spivey; also preceded in death by his wife, Frances Spivey. He was also preceded in death by a son, Michael Spivey, and five brothers and sister, Robert Spivey, Lillian Peterman, Roy Spivey, Talmadge Spivey and Frank Spivey....

Dec 24, 2021

Mrs. Mary Jane Thoms, age 91, of Athens, Georgia, passed away peacefully at home of natural causes on Friday, December 24, 2021.  She was born in a little house on the prairie in Thurston County, Nebraska, on November 11, 1930, to Mr. Stanley Vrana and Mrs. Emily (Semerad) Vrana, who both preceded her in death.  Mrs. Thoms was happily...

Dec 23, 2021

Hector was born in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. He was a wonderful cook and a retired chef, who enjoyed cooking his native Puerto Rican dishes.

He is survived by his long-time partner, Donna Henderson; two sons, Casey and Cody Henderson of Winterville; two daughters, Jessica Martinez and Mercedes Cordero, both of Pennsylvania.

Hector enjoyed trips to...

Dec 23, 2021

Lester Mills Crawford  March 13,1938 to December 23, 2021

Dr. Lester Crawford of Athens, GA passed away peacefully on Dec. 23, 2021, after a long illness. He was born in Demopolis, AL, son of Doris and Lester Crawford. In 1963 he achieved his long-time goal of being awarded the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine by Auburn University, and...

Dec 22, 2021

John Roger Plogh died at Piedmont Walton Hospital on December 22, 2021. A celebration of life will be held in Georgia Saturday, January 8, 2021 at 1PM at Lord and Stephens West Chapel.  In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the American Kidney Association in Jack’s name.

John was born in Rock Island, IL Jan....

Dec 22, 2021

Virginia Luisa Tranovich, 52, died December 22, 2021.

A native of Youngstown, Ohio, she was the daughter of Oscar Budde of Salem, OH and the late Estella Luisa Suin Budde.

Virginia earned her Bachelor’s of Science from The Ohio State University and Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) from Wright State University. She served her residency in...

Dec 22, 2021

Max Harrison Armour, 86, of Philomath, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, December 22, 2021. Born in Oglethorpe County on April 23, 1935, he was a son of the late Mack Armour and Ethel Harrison Armour. Max was a Veteran of the United States Army and was a lifelong farmer with a passion for the...

Dec 22, 2021

Howard Frederic Elkins March 4th 1934 – December 22nd 2021

Howard F. Elkins aged 87, international businessman, advocate for the arts, friend, mentor, devoted husband, father and grandfather died peacefully on Wednesday, December 22nd 2021

Born on March 4th 1934 in New York City, Howard is predeceased by his parents, Flora and Frank Elkins.