OBITUARIES

Mar 26, 2022

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

Mar 25, 2022

Dr. Floyd Randolph Cooper, Jr. passed to his heavenly home on March 25, 2022 at his home in Bogart, GA surrounded by family.

Born in 1930 in Texas, Floyd’s family moved to Decatur, GA in 1940 where he earned his Eagle Scout at age 14, graduated from Decatur Boys High School in 1946, and Emory College in...

Mar 24, 2022

Marvin Franklin Adams, 92, of Lanier Gardens, Athens, Georgia, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2022.

He was born on June 17, 1929, to George Franklin and Ollie M. Adams. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Frances Beck Adams; brothers Clinton and Auburn Adams, and sister Mildred Hopkins. Survivors include his...

Mar 24, 2022

Stacey Teaster Gordon, born on January 10, 1970 in Norfolk, Virginia met Jesus face to face on the morning of March 24, 2022, at the age of 52. She was the daughter of the late Ray & Jane Teaster. She is survived by her husband of 30 years, Kevin Gordon, Nicholson, Ga.; her children, Kyle (Tabitha Weeks) Gordon, Danielsville,...

Mar 23, 2022

James Andrew Torrence, age 91, of Athens, Georgia, former resident of Addison, Illinois, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2022.  He was a 1953 graduate of Fournier Institute of Technology.  He served his country as an engineer at the Aberdeen Proving Grounds in Maryland. He married his long-time sweetheart Laverne Marie Pressley in 1954 and enjoyed 67 years...

Mar 23, 2022

Barry Hammond Hicks, Sr., died Wednesday, March 23, 2022. Born in Athens, GA he was the son of the late Dr. Grady Bannister Hicks and Era Elvie Hammond Hicks. He was also preceded in death by his first wife Mary Frances Sherdan Hicks, his second wife Gloria Fay Hurst Hicks, son, Barry Hicks, Jr. and sister in law, Sheila...

Mar 22, 2022

Marjorie Seagraves 91 of Athens, passed away March 22, 2022. She was the daughter of the late, William & Eula Autry; also preceded by her husband, Ellijay Seagraves and a brother, Jack Autry. Mrs. Seagraves worked for Thomas Textile Company in Whitehall and Rite Aide for many years.

The family will visit Monday March 28, 2022 at...

Mar 22, 2022

Frederick Thomas Dapkus, 87, of Athens passed away on Tuesday, March 22, 2022. Born on September 7, 1934, he was the son of the late Anthony Frederick Dapkus and Betty Flood Dapkus.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sister & brother-in-law, Irene & Roland Loveless.

Survivors include his wife of...

Mar 22, 2022

Patricia Tucker Bond, 78, of Watson Mill Rd in Oglethorpe County passed away on March 22, 2022.  She was the daughter of the late Roy J. Tucker and Thelma Callaway Tucker, and a graduate of Oglethorpe County High School Class of 1961.  Pat was retired from the United States Postal Service and was a longtime member of Collier Baptist...

Mar 21, 2022

Dr. John M. Bowen, 88, passed away peacefully at home on March 21, 2022.  He was born on March 23, 1933, to Loy and Marjorie Bowen in Quincy, Massachusetts.  Before moving to Durham, North Carolina, in 2017, John had been a resident of Athens for 54 years.  He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Athens....

Mar 21, 2022

Leyman Hamlett, cherished husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 21, 2022 at the age of 83.

Born in Atlanta, he was the son of the late Hiram Reagan and Margaret Busha Hamlett. Mr. Hamlett was a Veteran of the United States Air Force and owned Athens Sign Company for more than 30...

Mar 20, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for William Clifford Martin Jr. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Mar 20, 2022

Elmer Grady Dean, 85, of Athens, passed away on Sunday, March 20, 2022. Born in Hull, he was a son of the late Guy Dean and Florrie Burroughs Dean. Mr. Dean retired from Atlanta Gas Company after more than 30 years of employment. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years,...

Mar 19, 2022

Dr. Albert Joseph Rother passed away, March 19, 2022.  He died peacefully with his beloved wife Phyllis by his side. Preceded in death by parents Albert and Loretta, brother Edward and sister Caroline. Survived by wife Phyllis; son A. Jay (Kim) daughter Mindy; grandchildren Ashley Rose, (Alex) Joey, Jack, Jason, and Sophia. Sister-in-law Lorraine (Wayne) and caregiver Marie.

Mar 19, 2022

Rev. Raymond Wayne Duncan, 92, of Athens, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2022.

Born in Hart County, GA, he was a son of the late Spurgeon and Ammie Lee Roach Duncan and husband of the late Helen Cromer Duncan.  He was preceded in death by brothers Joe and Frank Duncan.  After serving in the Navy, Raymond...

Mar 19, 2022

George Elwood Cowart, Sr., 84, of Watkinsville, passed away on Saturday, March 19th, 2022. Born in Metter, Georgia, George was the son of the late Fred and Myrtie Bell Cowart. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Minnie Jean Cowart, his son George Cowart, Jr., his step-children, Malinda Lawson and Robert Hall, his grandchildren, Derrell Hall, Thomas...

Mar 18, 2022

Martha Talmage Peppers, 86 of Athens, passed away on March 18, 2022. She was the daughter of the late, Allen & Katherine Talmage; she was also preceded by her husband, Ray Peppers.

No memorial service is scheduled at this time.

Survivors include her three children, Michael (Kim) Peppers, Marian (Martin) Johnson, and Margaret Rover; sister,...

Mar 17, 2022

Thomas Franklin Daniel, Jr. (Tommy), 75, died March 17, 2022.

A lifelong resident of Oconee County, he was a son of the late Thomas Franklin Daniel, Sr., and Nellie Lee Daniel.  Tommy was a U.S. Air Force Veteran, was formerly employed with American Linen and retired from Southwire – Watkinsville.  He was a prior member of Elder...

Mar 16, 2022

Gerald "Jerry" Wayne Riley, 84, of Danielsville, passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2022.

Born in Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Dennis Riley and Gertrude (Aikens) Riley. Mr. Riley resided in several different states including Georgia, California, Ohio and Pennsylvania. He retired from the City of Danielsville where he worked as the Water/Maintenance Superintendent....

Mar 16, 2022

Beth Langford Nunnally, 72, of Watkinsville, passed away March 16, 2022.

Beth lived in Lavonia, GA until the 8th grade when her family moved to Athens. She graduated from Athens High School in 1967 and spent time as a student at Young Harris College.

Beth made lifelong friends from elementary school, high school, college and...