Jan 2, 2022

Joyce Morrison Daniel of Comer passed away on January 2, 2022. Born on December 4, 1933, Joyce was a native of Madison County. She was the daughter of the late Lester Morrison and Willie Morgan Morrison and was the last surviving member of her immediate family.  She married the late William J. “Billy” Daniel and they had 59 ½...

2022

Rita Renee Dvorak-Weber, 68, of Athens, Georgia, passed away unexpectedly on May 11th, 2022.

The youngest daughter of Mildred Graham and Lester Dvorak, Rita grew up on a family farm in the small town of Elberon, Iowa alongside her 5 older sisters. Rita attended Benton Community Senior High School near Elberon, where she was heavily involved in...

2022

Gene Edward Weeks, 67, resident of Hull, died peacefully on February 26, 2022, at his home.

Mr. Weeks was born at Fort Gordon, Georgia, to the late Eugene Franklin Weeks and Grace Littleton Weeks. He was a United States Army veteran, Viet Nam era. He was a graduate of the Medical College of Georgia, Summa Cum Laude,...

2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Donald Stephen Taylor, Jr.. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jan 1, 2022

Beverly Marie Pittman, 77, of Hull, Georgia passed away on Saturday, January 1, 2022. Born on March 12, 1944 she was the daughter of Inez Martin Anderson and James D. Anderson. A native of Athens, Georgia and a long-time resident of Madison County, she was of Baptist faith and was known for her strong work ethic.

In...

Dec 30, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Giovanni Lagunas-Valentin. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Dec 30, 2021

Ricky Lee Morgan died on Thursday, December 30th, 2021.  He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Terri Peck Morgan, his mother Mary Ann Brown, his daughter LeAndra (Kyle) Roberts, and his granddaughter Caroline Roberts.   He is also survived by his mother-in-law, brothers- and sisters-in-law, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, and cousins.  He is...

Dec 30, 2021

Neil Rutherford Hughes, b. April 17, 1955 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; d. December 30, 2021 in Athens, Georgia.

Neil was a graduate of McNally High School, and held a BMus in viola performance from the University of Alberta, where he studied with Michael Bowie, a founding member of the Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields. Neil spent the summers...

Dec 30, 2021

Elmer Lamar Bailey, 61, of Bogart, GA. passed away Thursday, 30 December, 2021.

Born in Winder, GA on 9 March 1960, Mark was the son of Robert Ray Bailey and Bonnell Wheeler Lashley. He was preceded in death by his father Robert Ray Bailey, step-brother Eugene Clarence Lashley, IV; grandparents Edgar Lamar and Nelda Frances Wall Bailey,...

Dec 29, 2021

Richard Grimes, age 77,  of Lexington, GA. passed away December 29th, 2021 peacefully with his family by his side. He was born January 29, 1944 in Montezuma Indiana to the  late Carl and Eva Smith Griffin.  He was also preceded in death by  two sisters Brenda Griffin Koch, and Cheryl Griffin White of Indiana. Richard  is survived by his wife...

Dec 29, 2021

Noel Fallows died peacefully on December 29, 2021 with his wife Kristin Pope and cousin Loren Snoddy by his side.

Noel was born on December 25, 1961 in Liverpool, England, to William and Patricia Fallows.  Although not of Catholic faith, Noel was blessed by then Cardinal Heenan, and he often referred to that blessing as a turning...

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.

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