Ronald Edward Vaughn
Dec 6, 2024
Ronald Edward Vaughn 75 of Athens, GA, passed away December 6, 2024. He was the son of the late, Paul & Mary Vaughn; also preceded in death by two wives, Margaret K. Vaughn and Debbie A. Vaughn; son, Chris Vaughn. Ronald worked as a IT Specialist with the USDA Russell Research Center for 37 years.
A visitation will be Monday December...
Patrick Aden Brewer
Dec 5, 2024
Patrick Aden Brewer of Watkinsville, GA passed away peacefully December 5, 2024 at the age of 93. Patrick was born in Houston, AR to Harvey Aden Brewer and Gladys Dorne Firestone Brewer. The youngest of 2 children, he was predeceased by his sister, Betty Jane and by his son Roger Brewer, youngest of 3 sons. Growing up in Perryville, AR,...
Patrick George McKeown
Dec 5, 2024
Dr. Patrick George (Pat) McKeown, Professor Emeritus, Terry College of Business of the University of Georgia, passed away suddenly in his sleep on December 5, 2024 at his second home in Fort Myers Beach, Florida. He was born April 30, 1943 in a military hospital in Birmingham, AL while his father was serving in the US Navy.
Pat grew up in...
Mary W. Watson
Dec 5, 2024
Mary Wenzel Watson, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2024, in Athens, Georgia. She was born in Marshfield, Wisconsin, to Theresa and Rudolph Wenzel and graduated from Marshfield Senior High School. She went on to stenographer school and worked for the Wood County Welfare Office in Marshfield until she met the love of...
Marsha Gruner
Dec 5, 2024
Marsha Gruner died peacefully December 5, 2024, at home with her son with her. Marsha was born August 9, 1937, in DuQuoin, IL to John and Isabell Wiehn. She attended local schools and graduated from DuQuoin Township High School in 1955 where she played French horn in the band for 4 years. She worked at the DuQuoin State Fair (1956-59)...
Clara Elizabeth Hopkins
Dec 5, 2024
Clara Elizabeth Hopkins, 92, of Athens, Georgia, passed away, Thursday, December 5, 2024, at Quiet Oaks Healthcare. A native of Greensboro, Georgia, Clara was born on June 4, 1932 to late the Clifton and Linnie Elizabeth Payne. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her siblings: Coy Payne, Clarence Payne, Ellis Payne, Lois Rainey, Doris Moon...
Susan Perry Draper
Dec 4, 2024
Susan Perry Draper, 80, beloved wife of Stephen H. Draper, Sr. for 55 years, passed away on December 4, 2024. Born in St. Petersburg, FL, she was the daughter of the late Everett Nelson Perry and Jean Champlin Perry. A graduate of the University of Florida, Susan devoted her career to teaching music and theater in Florida, Tennessee, Arkansas, Pennsylvania,...
Rudell "Rudy" Jackson Burroughs, III
Dec 3, 2024
Rudell (Rudy) Jackson Burroughs III, 57, of Talking Rock, Georgia, formally from the Athens area passed away on December 3, 2024. Born on May 6, 1967, in Augusta, Georgia and raised in Colbert, Georgia. Rudy loved more than anything to spend time with his dog Daisy and he was an avid Georgia Bulldog fan. He was always there for anyone...
Judy Jarrett Walker
Dec 3, 2024
Judy Jarrett Walker, 69, passed away on December 3, 2024.
Born on April 13, 1955, in Millen, Georgia, to Charlie and Erlene Jarrett, Judy spent her formative years in Athens. She earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Georgia, a testament to her lifelong connection to her beloved hometown. Judy’s greatest joy in life was being a devoted mother to...
Calvin Carl Seaquist
Dec 3, 2024
Calvin Carl Seaquist, age 99, passed away peacefully December 3, 2024, at home in Hull, Georgia, after a long, well-lived life.
Calvin was born June 23, 1925, in Brooklyn, NY to Charles F. Seaquist and Olga Hokensen Seaquist. A veteran, Calvin served in the US Army during WWII, 1943-1945, earning his Combat Infantry Badge; his military service also included US Navy...
JoNell Steele
Dec 3, 2024
JoNell Patton Steele 95 of Comer, GA, passed away December 3, 2024. She was the daughter of Joe Thomas & Ada Patton; also preceded by her husband, James Armell Steele; also two brothers, Fred Patton and Thomas Patton; four sisters, Frances Headspeth, Doris Reagin, Gertrude Patton, & Hilda Patton.
Funeral service is Friday 2:00pm December 6, 2024 at Glade United Methodist...
Jimmy Samuel Barber
Dec 3, 2024
Jimmy Samuel Barber, 80, of Colbert, died on Tuesday, December 3, 2024.
Born in Athens, he was a son of the late Bevert Lacoy Barber and Louzelle Michaels Lassiter. Jimmy was a Veteran of the United States Army and retired from the Athens-Clarke County Fire Department after more than 33 years of employment. He was also an avid fisherman. In addition...
Raymond Woller
Nov 30, 2024
Raymond Woller passed away at Piedmont Hospital on Saturday November 30, 2024. The cause of death was pneumonia. He was 83 years old. He is survived by his wife Doris Kadish, stepsons Matthew (Barbara) and Eugene (Carol), stepdaughter Rachel (Jim), and grandchildren Lucas, Melissa, and Zachary. A kind, gentle soul, he will be sorely missed and will live on forever...
Ronnie Lee Williams
Nov 29, 2024
Ronnie Lee Williams, a beloved husband, daddy, and papa, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 29, 2024, at the age of 72.
Ronnie was born in Dublin, Georgia, and was the cherished son of the late John and Dorothy Williams. Ronnie retired from Baldor Electric after more than 30 years of employment. In the evenings, he spent many years working on...
Chad M Shaffer
Nov 29, 2024
Chad M. Shaffer, born on October 20, 1971, in Sylacauga, Alabama, passed away on November 29, 2024. He was the cherished son of the late Thomas Monroe Shaffer and Paula Maxine Roberson Shaffer.
Chad dedicated his life to being a form carpenter, a profession that allowed him to express his creativity and skill. He found joy in various pursuits; whether it...
Ray Nelson Hemphill
Nov 28, 2024
Ray N. Hemphill, 87, of Colbert, Georgia, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2024, after a brief illness. A devoted husband, father, and grandfather, Ray lived a full and meaningful life rooted in service, family, and community.
Born in Jackson, Mississippi, Ray graduated from Mississippi College in 1960. He began his career at the University of Mississippi Medical Center before relocating...
William O'Bannon
Nov 28, 2024
William Lebaron Pierce O'Bannon, age 29, of Athens, passed away on November 28, 2024. He was born in Lawrenceville, GA, to David L. O'Bannon and Caroline Bucky-Beaver. William's nurturing spirit was evident in his role as a volunteer youth leader at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Athens, GA where he made a meaningful impact on the...
Frances Epps Purcell
Nov 28, 2024
Frances Elizabeth Purcell, lovingly known as “Skipper,” passed away peacefully on November 28, 2024, at the age of 78. Born on September 29, 1946, she was the cherished daughter of the late Lois Green Epps Sr. and Willie Raymond Epps Sr. Skipper is now reunited with them in heaven, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, and devotion.
She is survived...