OBITUARIES
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Local Obituaries for Athens, GA, Clarke County, Watkinsville, GA, Oconee County, Danielsville, GA, Madison County & Surrounding Areas
Evelia Miralrio Rebollar
Aug 21, 2021
An obituary is not available at this time for Evelia Miralrio Rebollar. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Mitchell "Mickey" Franklin Waters
Aug 21, 2021
Mitchell “Mickey” Franklin Waters of Watkinsville, Georgia, passed away Saturday, August 21, 2021, at the age of 79. After several years of declining health, Mickey died peacefully with his beloved wife Darinda and his children by his side.
Mickey was born in Athens, Georgia, on July 15, 1942, to Frank and Donna Waters. Mickey attended Athens High...
Jason Robert Granfield
Aug 19, 2021
Jason Robert Granfield, 38, of Winterville GA passed on August 19, 2021.
He leaves behind a loving wife, Jerilynn, stepsons Gabriel and Jericho, his mom Cindy who loves him very much, father Robert, sisters Kim and Cheri, aunts, uncles, and cousins and his beloved cat, Odin.
He will be so missed. His never ending kindness,...
Dean Roberts
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...
James William Alley, Sr
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...
Nancy Carter Parks
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...
Eleanor Saye Mason
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. ...
George Thomas Durden
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...
Dr. Grant Perry Carmichael
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...
Brett Keith Middleton
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...
Joyce R Smith
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...
Barbara Jean Scarborough
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...
Carmela DeLucia
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...
Deborah Ann (Brown) McCannon
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...
Bonnie J Kepler
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...
Adalberto Diaz Guerra
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.
William Thomas Nelms
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)...
MaryAnn Theresa Deom
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...
Eddie Elmer Moon
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...
Carter Howard
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...



