OBITUARIES

Nov 21, 2022

Charles DeWitt Blanton, Jr., 85,  a native of Kings Mountain, NC and longtime resident of Athens, GA, passed on November 21, 2022 at his assisted living home in Roswell, GA.   Born on January 11, 1937, he was the son of the late Charles Dewitt Blanton, Sr. and Bonnie Yates Blanton.

Dr. Blanton spent his professional career at...

Nov 19, 2022

Tracy Lynn McCarty Parker, 61, of Danielsville, GA, beloved wife of David Parker, died on November 19, 2022. Born in Athens, GA on August 28, 1961, she was the daughter of the late Willie Lou Magness McCarty and James Gilbert McCarty. She was also preceded in death by her sister: Katherine Starr Brock; father-in-law: Donald Collin Parker "Hawk”; and...

Nov 18, 2022

Sarah Lucille Ray Sloan joined her beloved husband, Wiley G. Sloan, in heaven on Friday, November 18, 2022.

The fourth of six children born to Rev. Albert and Mrs. Alouise Ray, Sarah was a lifelong Methodist, and she and Wiley built their lives around their church and community endeavors.

Born in Milburn, Kentucky, Sarah Lucille...

Nov 17, 2022

Coach Dick Copas December 1, 1933 - November 17, 2022 After living a full life, Coach Dick Copas, age 88, died peacefully at his home on November 17, 2022. His love for his family, steady presence, compassion, and sense of humor will be forever missed. He put the needs of others before himself and definitely made...

Nov 17, 2022

Ronnie Michael Haley 65 of Danielsville passed away November 17, 2022. He was the son of the late Leland and Catherine Haley He was also preceded in death by his sisters and brother, Elaine Allen, Cathy Stanfield, Lucy Anglin and Randy Haley. Mr. Haley worked for Garret Paving as a Foreman.

Survivors include his wife, Linda Haley;...

Nov 16, 2022

Robert Jones Mulford passed away on November 16, 2022.  Bob was born March 8, 1942, in Amherst, Ohio, minutes before his twin brother Richard (Dick), to Dr. Robert and Mildred Mulford.  He was preceded in death by his brother, Dick, on April 20, 2015.

He graduated from Amherst High School in 1960.  He enjoyed his class reunions...

Nov 16, 2022

John Frederick Schoewe (91) passed away peacefully in Athens, Ga on Wednesday, November 16, 2022. He was born October 26, 1931, in Sandusky, Ohio as the son of two German immigrants, Oscar and Mina Schoewe. He was a track star in high school and then joined the Army and was stationed at Fort Benning, Ga. He was a long-time...

Nov 16, 2022

Pamela Preston Mize of Crawford, Georgia, passed away after a brief illness on November 16, 2022.

Pam was the daughter of the late Rae E. Preston, Sr. and Florrie Mae M. Preston of Macon, Georgia.

Pam is survived by her husband of 59 years, Joe G. Mize; her son Scott McIntosh-Mize and his wife Patty;...

Nov 16, 2022

Shirley Lowe Thaxton, 81, wife of 63 years to Lee H. Thaxton, died on Wednesday, November 16, 2022. A lifelong resident of Arnoldsville, Shirley was the daughter of the late Burley W. Lowe and Ruby P. Lowe. She retired from Bellsouth/AT&T after 35 years. She was a member of Corinth Baptist Church. Survivors in addition to her husband Lee,...

Nov 13, 2022

Paul Ellis Mosley, 67 of Auburn, passed away November 13, 2022.

A native of Atlanta, GA, he was a son of the late Frances Bowman and Albert Staton Mosley both of Atlanta, GA.

A master plumber, Paul owned and operated his own plumbing company, Mosley Mechanics, in Athens GA from1996-2001. Later, Paul worked for other...

Nov 13, 2022

Douglas Kent Dvoracek left the Earth on Sunday morning November 13, 2022. He was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina on March 28, 1957 to Leonard John Dvoracek and Doris Mae Newsome Dvoracek. Doug grew up in Burlington, North Carolina and graduated from Walter M. Williams High School in 1975. He then attended Western Carolina University where he discovered his...

Nov 13, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Jesus Antonio Ramirez. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Nov 11, 2022

David Murzynski, 65, husband of 20 years to Lynn Murzynski, died on Friday, November 11, 2022. Born in Yokosuka, Japan, he was the son of the late Robert Louis Murzynski and Patricia Ann Murzynski. David worked for AAA Cooper Transportation for the last 30 years and was a member of Cornerstone Church Athens. He was the father to Scott...

Nov 10, 2022

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

Nov 10, 2022

Brian Keith Peterson 55 of Hull, GA, passed away on November 10, 2022. He was preceded in death by his father, David W. Peterson.

Funeral services are on November 13, 2022, Sunday 2:00 PM at Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, East with Mr. Kenneth Bradley officiating. The family will visit with family and friends from 5:00 pm...

Nov 9, 2022

Lawrence Edward Browning, born August 30, 1955, passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at the age of 67. A native of Madison County, resident of Jackson County, he was the son of the late Horace Millard and Lillie Ruth Strickland-Browning. He was a business owner since 1978. He was proceeded in death by his parents; his sister, Patricia Ann...

Nov 9, 2022

Evelyn Anita Ritchey Glenn, 86 (February 11, 1936- November 9, 2022) lived a beautiful, Christian family life. A woman who put all others before herself, she provided comfort and love while asking little in return.  She genuinely made everyone feel like family.  Her husband, Tom, adored her and together they raised and taught their four children family values, love...

Nov 8, 2022

Mr. Karl Dean Pierce died at home in Stephens, GA on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. He was born on January 30, 1963 in Wahiawa, Oahu, HI. He was a graduate of Cedar Shoals High School and attended Winterville Methodist Church.

He was preceded in death by his father Dean E. Pierce; his paternal grandparents Mildred and Roy...

Nov 7, 2022

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Nov 7, 2022

Donald Stephen Giusto, 92, of Athens passed away on November 7, 2022. Born on March 23, 1930, he was the son of the late Thomas Giusto and Margaret Pincsak Giusto.

Don served in the United States Marines during the Korean War, surviving the Battle of Chosin Reservoir, and the Vietnam War before retiring as a Major.