Ronnie G. Gillespie
Dec 19, 2024
Ronnie G. Gillespie, age 78, passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2024 after a long battle with chronic kidney disease and heart failure. He was definitely one-of-a-kind in this world; he loved to laugh and joke, no matter what life may have thrown at him at times. His sweet disposition and faith in the Lord served him well all the...
Brenda Sailors Blanton
Dec 16, 2024
Brenda Sailors Blanton, 83, born in Jackson County, raised in Ellijay and a longtime resident of Athens, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2024 at her assisted living home in Marietta, GA. Born on August 18, 1941, she was the daughter of the late William H. Sailors and Ruth Chambers Sailors of Ellijay, GA.
Brenda was a dedicated REALTOR® and Broker/Owner...
Charlie Franklin Waters
Dec 16, 2024
Charlie Franklin Waters, 77, died December 16, 2024.
A native of Gainesville, GA, he was a son of the late Henry LaFayette Waters of Gainesville and Naomi (Jimmy) Archer Waters of Athens. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Terry Waters of Athens.
Charlie grew up in Athens then was a building contractor for commercial, residential and restoration projects all...
Nina Moore Hitchcock
Dec 16, 2024
Nina Hitchcock, 81, went to see Jesus on December 16, 2024.
She was the daughter of the late Benjamin F. Moore and Willie Graham Moore. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Ray Moore (Addie) and her sister, Jack Carol Booth (Henry).
Surviving relatives include her husband of 62 years, William Hitchcock; daughter, April Watson (Stanley);...
Ingrid Moore
Dec 16, 2024
Ingrid Sobotta Moore, 85, of Athens, GA went on to be with the Lord our Savior on December 16, 2024. The daughter of the late Franz Joseph & Lydia Johanna Sobotta.
Ingrid grew up in Germany during and after World War II. While a nurse with the German Red Cross (Deutschen Roten Kreuz) in Kiel, she met and married late husband...
Alice Jane Hill Hughes
Dec 15, 2024
Alice Jane Hill Hughes, age 84, of the Beaverdam community of Oglethorpe County, Georgia, passed away at her home on Sunday, December 15, 2024. Born to Dennis Odell Hill and Bernice Wright Hill in Gadsden, Alabama, she was reared in the family homeplace, where she feasted on folklore from her aunt, Florence Wright. Home was 112 Franklin Street, located within...
Charles Milton Brodnax
Dec 14, 2024
Charles Milton Brodnax, 87, joined his Lord and Savior in the early hours of December 14, 2024 with his wife and daughter by his side. At his request, there will be no services.
Charles was born September 22, 1937 in Stone Mountain to Samuel Starr Brodnax and Lucy Belle Freeman Brodnax. Soon after he graduated high school, he married the love...
Ralph Edward Maier
Dec 13, 2024
Mr. Ralph Edward Maier, 71, passed away peacefully at his home on December 13, 2024. A burial at Andersonville National Cemetery will be held at a later date.
Ralph was married to the love of his life, Bridgett Hall, for 50 years. Together, they raised two sons; Ezra and Jacque. Ralph greatly loved his sons, and was thrilled when his family...
Sharon Threlkeld Wright
Dec 13, 2024
Sharon Threlkeld Wright, 74, wife of 48 years to Wallace G. Wright, Jr., died on Friday, December 13, 2024.
Sharon was born in Athens, GA to the late James Threlkeld and Alene Turner Threlkeld. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Vickie Heath and grandson, Andrew Carter. She is survived by her spouse of 48...
Gloria Jean Pulliam
Dec 12, 2024
Gloria Jean Pulliam, 80, died December 12, 2024.
A native of Lakewood, New Jersey, she was a daughter of the late Harriet Ann Cottrell and Frank Snyder, Jr.
Gloria was a graduate of Elizabeth General Hospital and Dispensary School of Nursing and a Vietnam Veteran of the United States Army, honorably discharged as a Lieutenant. She worked for over twenty-seven years at...
David Charles Roach
Dec 12, 2024
David Charles Roach 76 of Greensboro, GA, passed away December 12, 2024. May he rest in peace. Lord & Stephens Funeral Homes, West, Watkinsville, GA is in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com
Adrian Wesley Thomas
Dec 11, 2024
Adrian Wesley Thomas (85) entered into eternal life with God Almighty, his Maker, and Jesus Christ, his Savior, on December 11, 2024, in Athens, GA. He was the son of the late Hasting Adrian and Azalena Bridges Thomas of Johnston, SC. He is survived by Martha McAllister Thomas, his loving wife of 60 years; his son Wesley (wife Melissa), grandchildren...
Edward Joseph Letostak
Dec 11, 2024
Edward Letostak, 93, of Bogart (Athens), Georgia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 11, 2024. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 55 years, Joan Spitko (2010) and his eldest daughter Ellen Joy (2017). He is survived by children: David (Audrey), Paul, Lindsay and Nancy (Richard); grandchildren: Jennifer (Joshua), Maureen, Benjamin, Alexandra, Katie, Michal, Richard, Madeleine and...
William Slay Jr.
Dec 11, 2024
William Rexford Slay Jr., 53, of Winterville, GA passed away on December 11, 2024. He was preceded in death by his father, William Rexford Slay Sr.
William is survived by his mother, Carol Eberhart Slay; sister and brother-in-law: Cheryl and Brian Fortson; and niece: Erica Power.
William was an accountant and worked in real estate. He will be dearly missed by all...
James Robert Langston
Dec 10, 2024
James Robert "Jimmy" Langston, 79, of Royston, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 10, 2024.A lifelong resident of the Franklin County area, he was a son of the late Ford Langston and Gracie Belle Roberts Langston. Jimmy was a Veteran of the United States Army having served two tours in Vietnam as a Staff Sergeant (E-6). Following his military service,...
Dusty Neal Bone
Dec 10, 2024
Dusty Neal Bone, aged 61, passed away on December 10, 2024, in Hull, Georgia. Born on April 9, 1963, Dusty spent his career in automotive paint and body work until his retirement.Dusty is survived by his loving wife, Maryanne Bone; his son, Michael Lafountain and daughter-in-law, Samantha; daughters, Tori and Amanda Bone; two sisters, two brothers, and his father. He...
Mimi Belinda Darden
Dec 9, 2024
Mimi Belinda Darden, age 74, of Athens, Georgia, passed on December 9, 2024, following a short illness.
She was the daughter of Harold and Frances Darden. A resident of Highland Hill Village, Mimi was reared in Athens. She was in the last graduating class of Athens High School and was active in 4-H and her Church Youth group.
Mimi obtained an Associate’s...
Larry McDuffie Gill
Dec 9, 2024
Larry McDuffie Gill passed away peacefully at his home on December 9, 2024.
Born in Butler, GA, Larry was raised in Warner Robins, GA and was a proud graduate of The University of Georgia. After raising their children in Jacksonville, FL, Larry and his wife of 57 years, Diane returned to Athens in 2006. Larry was a practicing CPA and business...
Grover L. Jones, Jr.
Dec 9, 2024
Grover L. (Junior) Jones, Jr., 86, of Hull passed away on December 9, 2024.
He was the son of the late Grover L. Jones, Sr. and Pauline Bullock Jones. Mr. Jones was a lifelong resident of Hull and a 1957 graduate of Madison County High School. After graduation, he worked with his father and brother, Buddy Jones, in their family business...
Douglas M. Parker
Dec 8, 2024
Douglas Melvin Parker, 75, of Springfield, GA, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, December 8, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Doug was born on February 15, 1949, to Melvin Parker and Hildred Hardman and grew up in Hull, Georgia. He dedicated and gave his life to God on January 1, 1973. Doug met his wife Maria at...