OBITUARIES

Jun 19, 2022

Myles Jerome (Jerry) Titus, age 74, of Lexington, GA passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, June 19, 2022.

He was predeceased by his mother, Jane Coker Titus, and father, Edgar Fenwick Titus, of Atlanta, GA.

He is survived by daughter, Jerilyn Titus, grandsons Andrew Myles Titus and Daniel James May all...

Jun 18, 2022

Dr. J. Michael West, MD, 74, of Athens, died peacefully at home on Saturday, June 18, 2022 surrounded by his family. He was a family man, doctor, and an ardent fan of college football, especially the University of Georgia. He was born in Port Arthur, Texas on May 19, 1948, raised in Florida and spent his adult and professional...

Jun 18, 2022

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

Jun 17, 2022

Carol Anne Lusk, 79, of Athens passed away on Friday, June 17, 2022. Born on November 26, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Michael Posmoga and Mary Jane Kozon Pankiewicz, and step-daugher to Paul Pankiewicz.

Carol graduated from Monongahela High School, class of 1960, and studied at the Ivey School of Professional Art in Pittsburgh....

Jun 17, 2022

David “Dave” Shearon, 70, former mayor of Watkinsville (2018-2019), lost a long battle with prostate cancer, followed by bladder cancer, and died in his home in Watkinsville on Friday, June 17.

Dave was born on March 24, 1952 in Chicago, IL. He moved to Watkinsville in 1997 with his husband, Mario Castro, and brother Jim Shearon, opening...

Jun 17, 2022

Janice C. Gilbert, 80, wife of the late William Arthur Gilbert, Jr., died Friday, June 17, 2022. Born in Athens, she was the daughter of Hugh and Roselle Griffith Culbreth. In addition to her husband and parent she was preceded in death by her son: William A. Gilbert, III; stepdaughter: Cathy Kindness and sister: Barbara C. Wolfe. Janice retired...

Jun 16, 2022

William Thomas Waldrop, 86, husband of Ann Waldrop, died Thursday, June 16, 2022. Born in Dacula, GA, Bill was the son of the late Charles Horace Waldrop and Bertha Keith Waldrop. Bill retired from the United States Postal Service as a letter carrier and served in the United States Army during the Korean War. Survivors in addition to his...

Jun 15, 2022

No obituary has been provided at this time.

Jun 14, 2022

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

Jun 14, 2022

Kay Timmons Parker, never met a stranger, passed away peacefully at her Athens home on June 14, surrounded by her loving family. She had battled ALS for nearly 3 years, and would have been 63 on June 21, 2022. Originally from College Park, GA, she resided in Athens for the last 9 years, and was a constant inspiration through...

Jun 14, 2022

Kathleen Mylott Bienvenue, 75, wife of the late Gordon R. Bienvenue, died June 14, 2022. Born in Fitchburg, MA., she was the daughter of the late Daniel T. Mylott and Dorothy Geiger Mylott. Kathleen retired as an Instructor of English at Pace University and attended St. Gregory The Great Episcopal. Church. Survivors include her children: Danielle (John) Bray, Blaise...

Jun 14, 2022

Johnny Matt Adkins, 72, of Bogart, died June 14, 2022.

Born in Athens, he was a son of the late O’Neal and Evelyn Cook Adkins and was preceded in death by brothers, Wayne and Franklin Adkins.

A devoted family man, Johnny is survived by his wife of 53 years, Deborah McGalliard...

Jun 13, 2022

Benny Leonard McDaniel, 67, of Colbert passed away on June 13, 2022.

Born on July 18, 1954, he was the son of the late Loyd McDaniel and Edna Belle Shelton McDaniel. Benny was a lifelong farmer who loved the mountains, going fishing and was a member of Living Waters Holiness Church in Colbert. In addition to his...

Jun 12, 2022

Bobby Charles Townsend, 88, of Colbert passed away on Sunday, June 12, 2022. Born on October 4, 1933 in Spartanburg, South Carolina, he was the son of the late Charles Townsend and Bertha Ramey Townsend.

Bobby was a member of Whitehall Baptist Church in Athens, GA and retired as a GySgt in The United States Marine Corps....

Jun 10, 2022

Yin Isabel Sáez Alpaugh was born in Mayari, Oriente Cuba on October 6, 1938.   She was the daughter of Jose Manuel Sáez, a civil and electrical engineer, and Olga Fernández Sáez, a homemaker.  She grew up near the ocean, in Matanzas, Cuba.  There she enjoyed the close-knit life she shared with her parents, brother, aunts, cousins, extended family, neighbors...

Jun 10, 2022

Patricia Joan Sturm Stauffer, loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away June 10, 2022, at the age of 91.

A native of Clarksburg, West Virginia, she was the daughter of John Edwin Sturm and Mabel Marshall Sturm in West Virginia. Patricia lived in Athens since 1967 and retired as business manager of the Athens Regional Library.

Jun 9, 2022

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

Jun 9, 2022

Shirley A. DiBiase (Fuller) of Fayetteville, Georgia, passed away on June 9, 2022. Mrs. DiBiase was born on October 5, 1933 in Portland, Maine to Alfred and Mildred Fuller. She spent her entire childhood in her beloved state of Maine and graduated from Portland High School in 1952. After her marriage to Daniel DiBiase, also of Portland, she resided...

Jun 8, 2022

William Henri Horton (Bill), of Athens, GA, died on June 8, 2022. The son of the late Sarah Louise Griggs and Lester Henry Horton Jr., and stepson of the late Harry George Schaffer.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents.  He is survived by his wife of sixty years, Peggy Anderson Horton, his daughters,...

Jun 8, 2022

George Allen Lamar, cherished husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at the age of 73.

Born in Athens, he was a son of the late Abner F. Lamar and Thelma A. Turner Lamar. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother and three sisters....