OBITUARIES

Jun 9, 2026

The Reverend Robert "Bob" Nathan Murphy, Sr. passed away at the age of 89 in his Watkinsville home June 9, 2026. His service of remembrance will be in the sanctuary of the Watkinsville First United Methodist Church, Watkinsville, Georgia, June 27, at 2:00 P.M. The family will receive visitors in the Watkinsville UMC Fellowship Hall at 12:30pm.

Bob was born on...

Jun 9, 2026

Pamela Michele Weldon Carter, 75, a long-time resident of Madison County, died unexpectedly June 9 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Athens.

Born May 9, 1951, in Tifton, Michele was the daughter of the late Sam and Marcella Weldon. She attended Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College and the University of Georgia and was employed in several departments at UGA.

On August 5, 1972, Michele...

Jun 8, 2026

Jean Lillian Russell Everett, 81, passed away on June 8, 2026 surrounded by her loving family.

Ms. Everett was born to the late Mr. Raymond J. Russell and Clara Beaulieu Russell on August 31, 1944 in Old Town, Maine.

Jean Lillian Russell married William Robert Everett on January 23, 1965. Together, they had two children, Lisa and Ron, and built a close...

Jun 8, 2026

Janie Chalker Neal was born on October 20, 1939, in Gibson, Georgia. She lived a life full of love and care as a homemaker. Janie was a loving mother and grandmother who brought joy to her family and friends. She lived in Athens since 1959, nearly seven decades and was a member of Prince Avenue Baptist Church where she enjoyed...

Jun 7, 2026

Peggy Batchelor Williams, 95, of Morrow, Georgia, passed away on June 7, 2026.

Born on March 4, 1931, in Colquitt, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Lee and Nanny Batchelor. She spent her entire life as a loving sister, wife, mother, and grandmother. In her free time, she enjoyed shopping, watching Atlanta Braves baseball, and a good mountain vacation....

Jun 7, 2026

Dorothy Hawkins Costa Dickens, 96, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 7, 2026. She is now resting in the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Upon her arrival in heaven, Dorothy was joyfully reunited with many departed loved ones who went before her, including her precious granddaughter, Laura.

Her memory and legacy of faith will be forever honored and cherished...

Jun 6, 2026

Kimberly (Kim) Cook Dunlap passed away Saturday, June 6-, 2026 at her family's home in Winterville, Georgia. 

Kim was born in Guymon, Oklahoma on February 29-, 1956 to Dr. Melvin Kay (Curly) Cook and Sandra Blankenship Cook. After three years in Texas, the Cooks moved to Georgia at the urging of Dr. O.G. "Dan" Daniels, a close family friend and mentor....

Jun 5, 2026

Lana Virginia Taylor was born on April 22, 1946, and she lived her whole life in Oconee County. She passed away peacefully on June 5, 2026. Lana graduated from Oconee County High School in 1964. She loved her community and worked as a paraprofessional for Oconee County Schools. Lana was also a loving mother and took great joy in caring...

Jun 4, 2026

SHAMEKA Richardson, the beautiful woman we called Meka. She was born in Choctaw, Alabama on February 20th, 1983 to Glenease Richardson and James magic. She passed away on June 4th of 2026 in Atlanta Georgia. 

She married Demarcus Williams in 2005, where they lived Chicago, Illinois. Shameka was a strong willed, fierce, and proud woman who exceeded and beat all the...

Jun 4, 2026

Laura Roseborough Ford, age 96, of Watkinsville, Georgia, passed away on June 4, 2026.

Born on July 12, 1929, in Greenville, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Daniel Douglas Roseborough and Mary Amanda DeVault Roseborough. She was raised in Mount Dora, Florida, and spent most of her life in Knoxville, Tennessee, with her beloved husband, Gordon L. Ford.

Laura was...

Jun 4, 2026

Donald "Ray" McCaleb, 74 years old, of Athens, GA passed away on June 4, 2026. He is survived by his devoted wife Debbie McCaleb, his son Aaron McCaleb, daughter-in-law, Stacey, grandchildren-Carter and Isabella, Haley, and Camden; step-daughter Nicole Robben and her husband Kristian, grandchildren-Anne, and Nicholas; and step-daughter Theresa VandeMark, husband Arnie; Grandchildren Arnold, Arla and Autumn. He has one...

Jun 4, 2026

Jun 3, 2026

James Leonard Woods, 89, of Gainesville, GA passed away peacefully on the morning of Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at Manor Lake Memory Care in Athens, GA. He was born on August 18, 1936, son of the late Sammy Lincoln Woods Sr. and the late Mary Frances Norman Woods.James was a devout member of New Haven Church of Gainesville, GA where...

Jun 3, 2026

Jerrye A. Martin, age 86, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2026. She was born in Athens, Georgia on October 25, 1939 to the late Lonnie Lionel Crowe and Frances Arnold Crowe of Statham, Georgia. She grew up on Broad Street in Statham with her parents and her older brother William L. (Bill) Crowe, deceased. Since her father was the...

Jun 2, 2026

Thomas Andrew Foley, 63, of Athens, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2026.

Tom was born in Fairfax, Virginia, on October 24, 1962, to John and Eleanor Foley. He grew up in Athens, Georgia, attended St. Joseph Catholic Parish Church and School, and graduated from Athens Academy in 1981. He attended Georgia Institute of Technology and lived and worked in...

Jun 2, 2026

Kathryn Adelia Cofer Spratlin, 95, of Athens, Georgia, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.

Born in Washington, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Henry Clay Cofer and Lou Ellen Brown Cofer and was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 59 years, John Charles Spratlin.

Mrs. Spratlin graduated from Georgia College...

Jun 1, 2026

The Extraordinary Life of Cameron Bradford Kepler (March 22, 1938 – June 1, 2026) On June 1, 2026, Cameron Bradford Kepler joined his beloved wife Bonnie Joy in heaven. Dr. Kepler (Cam) retired US Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) ornithologist, passed away peacefully in his Georgia home, attended by his two daughters, Sylvelin & Leilani. Cam was born on March...

Jun 1, 2026

Constance “Connie” Moore Hall passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Connie had a truly good life and will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

Connie was born in Atlanta, Georgia, on December 15, 1942, to John and Frances Moore. She graduated from North Fulton High School in 1960 and spent one year at Shorter College...

Jun 1, 2026

Brenda Joyce Brooks passed peacefully at her home on June 1, 2026. A lifelong resident of Oconee County, she was born in Athens on October 18, 1953, graduated from Oconee County High School in 1971, and spent her life working as a medical assistant and as a caregiver to her beloved husband of 53 years, Alton. Brenda was a loving...

May 31, 2026

Barbara J. Pollard, 78, of Watkinsville, passed away on May 31, 2026, after an extended illness. Born on May 16, 1948, in Jesup, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Robert Hilliard and Dorothy Durden Hilliard.

A graduate of Wayne County High School, Barbara went on to build a meaningful career in the healthcare field, serving for more than 20...