OBITUARIES

Jul 20, 2021

Richard E. “Rick” Ayers, cherished husband, father and grandfather, passed away on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at the age of 67.

Rick was a Veteran of the United States Army and was employed for over 25 years at LTM Textile Resources as the Business Development Manager. He attended Attica Baptist Church and was a member of Living...

Jul 18, 2021

Michael Jarad Blanton passed away peacefully at the age of 44 from a cardiac event on July 18, 2021, at his home in Athens, Georgia. Born August 16, 1976, to parents Deborah and Michael Blanton, Jarad grew up in Spartanburg, South Carolina, and attended Boiling Springs High School, where he played the bassoon and saxophone in the band. His...

Jul 18, 2021

Barbara Nelle “Bobbie” Dodd, 82, wife of 62 years to Doyle Dodd, died Sunday, July 18, 2021. Born in Athens, she was the daughter of the late Walter Clifford Lanier and Nelle Yearwood Lanier. She had worked as a dietician for the Oconee County High School and retired from Hart County Elementary School.  Bobbie enjoyed square dancing, camping, watching...

Jul 17, 2021

Charles Ray Huntsinger, 68, of Colbert, passed away on Saturday, July 17, 2021.

Born in Jefferson, he was a son of the late JB Huntsinger and Gainell Hicks Huntsinger. Charles was an avid outdoorsman with a passion for hunting and fishing. He was an excellent handyman and enjoyed doing yardwork. Most importantly, he enjoyed spending time with...

Jul 16, 2021

Charlotte Caver Cobb, 88, of Watkinsville, passed away on Friday, July 16, 2021.

Born in Wedowee, Alabama, she was a daughter of the late Royce Caver and Audrey Haynes Caver. Mrs. Cobb dedicated her life to her family and her children as a stay-at-home mother. She enjoyed sewing, reading and most importantly, she thrived on time spent...

Jul 15, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Kathleen Marie Bruner. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jul 15, 2021

Jeffrey Morgan Alday, 61, of Oxford GA, passed away on Thursday, July 15, 2021.

Born in Beaufort, SC, he was a son of the late William Fletcher Alday Jr and Joyce Lou McNair Thompson.   Jeff spent his childhood in Cairo GA and graduated from Cairo High School in 1977.  He moved to Athens GA in 1981 and...

Jul 15, 2021

Stephen "Steve" Ray Sears, 54, of Colbert, died died peacefully in his home surrounded by love on Thursday, July 15, 2021, after a brave battle with cancer. Steve grew up in Somerset, Kentucky before moving to Georgia in 1984 and becoming a bounty hunter. Steve met and later married the love of of his life, Candy, in 1992. After...

Jul 13, 2021

Joyce Marie (Sayed) Zehna, 81, died early July 13, 2021, after a brave battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her family at the time of her death. Joyce was born June 4, 1940 in Trinidad, Colorado to Sara Lee (Ferri) Sayed and Joseph Nicholas Sayed. She graduated from Holy Trinity School in 1958, and married her high school...

Jul 12, 2021

Robert W. Wright, 96, died Monday, July 12, 2021 following a period of illness. He was a seed corn sales manager in Illinois for many years before retiring to Tampa, Florida in 1982. In 1986 he relocated to Athens to be closer to family. Bob was a skilled carpenter, an avid reader, had a great sense of humor, enjoyed...

Jul 11, 2021

Frank Lafayette O’Kelley, 88, passed away on Sunday, July 11, 2021.

A lifelong resident of Oglethorpe County, he was a son of the late Dock and Ruby O’Kelley. Frank was a Veteran of the United States Army and the United States Air Force where he served from 1953 until 1959. He was employed by Westinghouse in Athens...

Jul 11, 2021

Toby Patrick Bradberry, 51, of North High Shoals, passed away on Sunday, July 11, 2021.

Born in Athens, he was a son of Harry Bradberry and the late Elizabeth Whitehead Bradberry. Toby was a 1987 graduate of Oconee County High School and a 1998 graduate of the Grady College of Journalism at the University of Georgia. After...

Jul 10, 2021

Rex Ervin McGough, Jr., a Christian who dearly loved the Lord, passed away on Saturday, July 10, 2021 at the age of 69.

He was the son of the late Rex and Mary (Howe) McGough Sr. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers Robert, Gary, and David McGough, as well as sisters Kathy...

Jul 10, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Mary G Harder. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jul 10, 2021

Anne Paradise Hansford, 96, of Stephens, Georgia passed away Saturday, July 10, 2021 just one month shy of her 97th birthday. Anne was born on August 18, 1924 in Lincoln County, Georgia to Howard Hillyer Paradise and Lady Ethel Gassoway Paradise. Her family later moved to the Salem Community of Oglethorpe County, Georgia where she was raised and worked...

Jul 9, 2021

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

Jul 9, 2021

April 16, 1949-July 9, 2021

Patricia Sue Davis, of Bogart, GA, passed away peacefully after an intense short illness on July 9, 2021, at Piedmont Hospital, Athens, GA.

Patricia was born in Rice Lake, WI on April 15, 1949, to Maurice and Lillian (Boetcher) Secore.  She married Charles A. Davis in Dunwoody, GA on September...

Jul 9, 2021

Vickie Rabun Carithers, 61, wife of 43 years to Tim Carithers, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Friday, July 9, 2021. Vickie had worked for the University of Georgia and was a member of Watkinsville First Baptist Church. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend to many. She is survived in addition to...

Jul 7, 2021

Lori Anne Bollinger Januchowski passed away on July 7, 2021, at the age of 55 surrounded by loved ones who will continue to honor her legacy by channeling the kindness and compassion that she showed to all.

Lori was a devoted wife, mother, and friend. She loved working on her tan at the pool and spending time...

Jul 6, 2021

Kathy Bridges King, 70, wife of 45 years to the late James Joel King, died Tuesday, July 6, 2021. Born in Athens, GA, she was the daughter of the late James Thurmond Bridges and Desma Inez Bryan Bridges and sister to the late Gennell Goodrum, Sharion Stewart and Brenda Kay Bridges. Kathy retired from Peterson Spring as a Quality...