Aug 18, 2021

Loren Dean Roberts, 82, husband of Karen Bond Roberts, died Wednesday, August 18, 2021.  Born in Whitehall, GA, Dean was the son of the late Bernice Carol Roberts and Lollie Mae Gunter Roberts. He retired from the US Army as a Sergeant First Class after 23 years. Following his retirement from the Army he worked for the University of...

Aug 17, 2021

James William Alley, Sr., 86 of Greensboro, Georgia passed away on Tuesday August 17, 2021. Born on April 8, 1935 in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was the son of the late Raleigh Alley, and Maria Wesselman. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by six older siblings.

He was always the baby brother. He graduated...

Aug 17, 2021

On August 17, 2021 Nancy Carol Carter Parks (87) graduated from this realm to the very presence of Jesus, her Lord and Savior, and His Father, God.

“Miss Nancy” as she was affectionately known, is survived by her loving husband, William Pat Parks, and her two daughters, Patricia Carol and Cheryl Lynn Parks Snader, her husband, Thomas...

Aug 17, 2021

Eleanor Saye Mason, 70, of Crawford, died August 17, 2021.

Born in Athens, she was the daughter of the late Russell and Emily Ann Bridges Saye.  Mrs. Mason was a lifelong resident of Oglethorpe County and a member of Clouds Creek Baptist Church.  She was retired as bookkeeper for the family business, Industrial Drives and Electric, Inc. ...

Aug 17, 2021

George Thomas Durden, 82, of Athens passed away on Tuesday August 17, 2021. Born on December 7, 1938, he was the son of the late Alex and Maybelle Durden.

George was a veteran of the United States Navy, retiring after 20 years of service. He and Barbara loved to travel in their camper and have visited all...

Aug 17, 2021

Dr. Grant Perry Carmichael went to his eternal rest with the Lord on Tuesday, August 17, at the age of 93. Born in Madison, Georgia, as a young man he left a working dairy farm to attend medical school in Augusta. After graduation he became a physician specializing in general medicine. After retiring at age 74, he pursued his...

Aug 16, 2021

Brett K. Middleton, PhD. of Athens died on August 16, 2021.

He was the son of the late Robert S. and Elizabeth Middleton. Brett grew up in Mount Laurel, New Jersey and received his PhD. From Iowa State University. He worked for several Breeders Associations and finally at UGA’s Animal Husbandry Department.

Survivors include a...

Aug 16, 2021

Joyce Robertson Smith, 89, passed away Monday August 16, 2021 at Arbor Terrace of Athens.

Joyce was born in Walden, GA, and grew up in Fort Valley, GA. She graduated from Fort Valley High School in 1948 and was class valedictorian. She was a former resident of Atlanta, and most recently, Saint Marys, GA, where she was...

Aug 15, 2021

Barbara Jean Whitehead Scarborough, age 85, died peacefully and comfortably supported by her loved ones on Sunday, August 15, 2021 after a long illness.

Barbara was born on December 11, 1935 in Atlanta, Georgia. She was the daughter of Wesley Harrison (WH) and Myrtie Baker Whitehead of the Diamond Hill Community in Madison County, Georgia. She was...

Aug 15, 2021

Carmela (Millie) DeLucia, 99, formally of Savannah, GA and Bethpage, NY passed away August 15 in Watkinsville, GA. Born to Luigi and Raffaella Panico, Italian immigrants who entered the U.S. and were married at Ellis Island in 1920, she was a child of the Depression, the eldest of five children. Her strong work ethic and love of family were...

Aug 15, 2021

Deborah “Debbie” Ann Brown McCannon, 67, of Danielsville, passed away on Sunday, August 15, 2021.

Born in Shreveport, Louisiana, she was a daughter of the late Vernon L. Brown Sr. and Elizabeth Ann Ebarb Brown. Debbie was a hairdresser for more than 30 years and she enjoyed flowers and gardening. In addition to her parents, she was...

Aug 14, 2021

Athens, GA — Bonnie Joy Fancher Kepler, Courageous, talented, loving, selfless, generous, intelligent, and funny are just a few words that describe our beloved wife, daughter, and sister, Bonnie Joy Fancher Kepler. It is with incredible sadness that we say our earthly goodbye to one of the most tender souls we have ever known. At 10:54 p.m. on August...

Aug 13, 2021

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

Aug 13, 2021

William Thomas Nelms Sr., 68, of Lexington, passed away on Friday, August 13, 2021.

Born in Athens, he was a son of the late Eugene Nelms and Lucille McKettrick Nelms. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Glenda Stewart.

Survivors include two children, William T. Nelms Jr. (Debbie Nelms)...

Aug 13, 2021

MaryAnn Theresa Deom, 68, wife of Carl Michael Deom and mother of Alexandra Elizabeth Deom, died Friday, August 13, 2021. Born in Arlington, VA, she was the daughter of the late Robert Bernard and Elizabeth Louise (nee Hendricks) Miller, and sister to the late Elizabeth L. Moran and Suzanne C. Lawton. Mrs. Deom received her masters degree from Southern...

Aug 13, 2021

Eddie Elmer Moon, 75, of Hull greeted his Heavenly Father while surrounded by his family on Friday, August 13, 2021. Born February 19, 1946 in Cherokee County, GA, he was the son of  the late Willie Stanley Moon and Nancy Paunline Holloway. He was of the Baptist Faith and an active member of Bible Baptist Church where he served...

Aug 12, 2021

Jennings Carter Howard, beloved son, father, grandson, nephew and friend died August 12, 2021.   Carter, born June 20, 1978, was the son of Rhetta Howard-Poole, Jeffry C. Howard and Robert Poole. He is survived by his daughters, Jocelyn Cadence, Julianna Charlese, and Gwendolyn Ann Howard; the mother of his children, Heather Howard; his mother, Rhetta Howard-Poole, Robert Poole, his...

Aug 11, 2021

Shirlyan Caroline Wilkinson Henderson was born October 31, 1941 in Norwich, Norfolk, England to George and Hilda Victoria Wilkinson (both deceased). She passed peacefully in her sleep on August 11, 2021 while living with her son in Colbert, Georgia, United States. Shirlyan leaves behind a son, Robbie Henderson, PhD., only grandchild, Sarah Henderson, and daughter-in-law, Rebecca Henderson. Her husband...

Aug 10, 2021

Terry Robert Towe, 53, died Tuesday, August 10, 2021. Born in Athens, he was the son of the late Harvey L. Towe and Lydia Blankenship Towe.  He was an avid Georgia Bulldawg Fan and a member of the DPC. Survivors include his children: Terry "Tee" Towe of Cleveland, Ashley Lynn Towe of Ft. Wayne, IN; siblings: Patricia (Jimmy) Green...

Aug 10, 2021

On to the Next World Class Adventure:

Obituary to Honor ROBERT A. ROWAN

Robert Alvin Rowan was born November 17, 1935 on a farm in rural southern Georgia. He died on August 10, 2021 in Athens Georgia, where he had moved to be close to his son. Everything in between these two days constitutes the...