OBITUARIES

Nov 23, 2025

Brenda Gail Townsend, born on May 17, 1945, in Fulton County, GA, passed away on November 23, 2025, at her home. She was 80 years old. Brenda was a dedicated in-home caretaker in the Bogart area and known for her warm heart and caring nature. Brenda was a member of Victory Baptist Church and also attended Bogart First Baptist Church,...

Nov 23, 2025

William “Bill” Franklin Fleeman, 84, of Winterville, GA died on November 23, 2025. He was the only child of the late Benjamin Franklin Fleeman and Leah Martin Fleeman.

Bill is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Nancy Gradine (Echols) Fleeman, his daughter, Nancy Maria Gray (Frank), his son Christopher William Fleeman (Shannon), and grandchildren Keely, Jamie (Hannah), and Cassie...

Nov 21, 2025

Eula Lee Cochran passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Friday, November 21, 2025. 

Born on March 15, 1934 in Commerce, GA, she was the daughter of the late Willie Burch and Fannie Lee Cochran. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother Ray Cochran and nephew Craig Cochran. Growing up in the Brooks Crossing...

Nov 20, 2025

Henry Lamar Mauldin, born on June 8, 1941, in Watkinsville, GA, passed away peacefully at his residence on November 20, 2025, surrounded by his family.

Henry was a dedicated builder and a master carpenter, well-known for his skilled craftsmanship. He graduated from Oconee County, which set the foundation for a life filled with hard work and accomplishments. Henry was actively involved...

Nov 20, 2025

Cheryl Lynn Gunter Cheatham, age 72 of Watkinsville, passed away on November 20, 2025 at St Mary's Hospital. Born September 28, 1953, in Marietta, Georgia to the late Malvin Donald and Ruth Eulaine Vinson Gunter. When Cheryl was a teenager, her family moved to the classic city of Athens where she spent the rest of her life.

Cheryl attended Athens High...

Nov 20, 2025

John Bryant Kennedy 03/27/1948 – 11/20/2025

Born in 1948, Bryant began his life on Kennedy Road in Oconee County—a place that remained his true home throughout the years. Though his work and travels took him to many temporary residences across the country, he always returned to Kennedy Road, where he lived until his passing on Thursday, November 20, 2025, following a...

Nov 19, 2025

Greta Gertrude “Trudy” Blake passed away on November 19, 2025. Trudy was born in Blackshear, GA. She graduated from Wayne County High School. She attended college and graduated from Grady Hospital School of Medical Technology.

She married Tom Blake and had two daughters, Kristie Tucker (Scott) and Kathryn Blake.

Her husband died in July 1976 while living in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. While...

Nov 19, 2025

Phil Joseph Thomas, 68, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on November 19, 2025.

Born in Athens, he was the only son of Aubrey Thomas and Annette Dobbs Thomas. Phil felt the hand of God on his life at the early age of 14 when he began his battle with brain tumors throughout his life to the end....

Nov 18, 2025

Our hearts were broken at the passing of our son, Roy Allen Chasteen, who left us on November 18, 2025. at the age of 35.Roy was good hearted, loving soul who brought joy to everyone. Roy had a passion for playing the guitar , trucks and cars. We will forever cherish his infectious laugh and beautiful smile. He left a...

Nov 18, 2025

Wayne Monroe Carey, 84, of Danielsville, Georgia passed away peacefully on November 18 at his home surrounded by his family. Wayne enjoyed gardening, farming and raising cattle, and spending time with his family. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, and grandfather. He is survived by his two sons and their wives, Chris and Dawn Carey of Odum, Georgia...

Nov 17, 2025

Nov 17, 2025

Christy Renee Dickens, 55, passed away peacefully November 17, 2025. She worked as a floral designer most of her life.

Christy was born in Athens, GA on February 12, 1970, and grew up in Watkinsville, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her mother Brenda Joyce Fagan Dunbar.

Christy is survived by her father Gerry K. Dickens (Debra) of Athens, GA: her...

Nov 17, 2025

Nov 17, 2025

Jimmy Allen Bell, 70, was born on November 29, 1954, in Athens, GA.

He lived a full and hardworking life as both a truck driver and a farmer. Jimmy loved his work and took great pride in every task he undertook. For him, it was never just a job- he truly found joy and purpose in the work he did each...

Nov 17, 2025

Janice D. Stewart, 80, of Hull, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 17, 2025.

Born in Athens, she was a daughter of the late James T. Draper and Sue J. Draper. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Hugh Dorsey Stewart. Mrs. Stewart retired from BellSouth Telecommunications in 1996, with over 30 years of...

Nov 16, 2025

Sandra Ellen Assaf, 78, of Athens, GA passed away on November 16, 2025. She was the daughter of the late E. Marie Jackson and Vernon Jackson Sr.

Sandra is survived by her husband, Francis Assaf; son and daughter and law, Alain Assaf and Mona Durban; and two grandchildren, Alexander and Aaron Durban-Assaf.

My beloved Sandra was a loving wife, a dedicated mother...

Nov 15, 2025

Mrs. Janet Noble of Athens passed away peacefully in her home on November 15, 2025 at age 97. She is survived by her three children: Susan and David W. of Athens and Steven C. of Decatur, GA. A third son, Robert E. Noble, died in a traffic accident some years before in Atlanta, GA. All of Janet's children were graduates...

Nov 15, 2025

Betty Marie Lee Traylor, 90, passed away peacefully in Bogart, Georgia, on November 15th, surrounded by her family.

Betty was born in Chester County, South Carolina, where she attended Blackstock School, a small country school, from first grade to twelfth. She loved reminiscing about her school days with family and friends. She was a longtime, devoted member of Vineville Baptist Church...

Nov 14, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Benjamin James Sittig, who died November 14, 2025 in Commerce, Georgia.. He was born in Groton, Connecticut, January 22, 1987, the son of Victoria (Smith) Sittig and Kenneth Wayne Sittig. He spent his childhood in Greenfield, Massachusetts. 

Ben graduated from Bement School, attended Pomfret School in Pomfret, Connecticut and later...

Nov 13, 2025

William Claiborne Rice, 28, passed away on November 13, 2025. He was born in Athens, Georgia, on July 14, 1997, to Clai Rice and Lydia Whitt, of Lafayette, Louisiana. Will enjoyed blacksmithing and working with his hands outside, and cared deeply for the poor and indigent, among whom he lived at various times.

In addition to his parents, he is survived...