OBITUARIES

Rev. Earl Ronald (Ronnie) Healan

Feb 1, 2021

Rev. Earl Ronald (Ronnie) Healan, 82, of Athens, went to be with his Lord on Monday, February 1, 2021. Born in Athens, he was the son of the late Troy and Doris Healan and was preceded in death by his brother David Healan, and father in law and mother in law, Roscoe and Beatrice Pearson who treated him as...

Stanley Robert Durden

Feb 1, 2021

STAN DURDEN OBITUARY

Stanley “Stan” Robert Durden, age 74, passed away on February 1, 2021, in Athens, Georgia. Stan was born in Athens on March 6, 1946. He was the son of the late Margaret McCannon and Phillip Hue Durden, Jr., whose family owned the Durden Music Store in Athens for over 60 years. Stan...

Richard Earl Clements

Jan 31, 2021

Due to COVID-19 precautions, no services are scheduled at this time.

Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, GA, is in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com

Debbie Elizabeth Moon

Jan 31, 2021

Debbie Elizabeth Moon, 63, died Sunday, January 31, 2021.

Born in Athens, she was the daughter of the late Dolores Ann Montgomery and granddaughter to the late Sam and Frances Montgomery.  Debbie had worked as a manager for Golden Pantry. Survivors include her children: Shanda (Marshall) Pressley, Sheila (Danny) Firster, Sonya (Ashley Johnson) Moon and Jamie (Melody)...

Denise Bero Gallagher

Jan 31, 2021

Denise Bero Gallagher, 70, of Syracuse, NY died on January 31, 2021, in Athens, GA. She was the daughter of the late John and Mary Bero.

Denise spent 59 years in Syracuse before moving to Athens, GA in 2011.

She was also preceded in death by husband of 38 years, Joseph Gallagher who passed away...

Mary Hitchcock Smith

Jan 31, 2021

Mary Hitchcock Smith, 81, of Comer, died on Sunday, January 31, 2021.

Daughter of the late Crawford and Nellie Freeman Hitchcock, Mary was a lifelong resident of Madison County. She was a member of Comer United Methodist Church and a dedicated homemaker who enjoyed traveling, camping, trout fishing, and most of all, taking care of her family....

Celeste (Fuller) Holley

Jan 30, 2021

Carolyn Celeste Fuller Holley, 59, of Hull, died on Saturday, January 30, 2021.

Born in Athens, GA to the late Bobby Joe Fuller and Gail Jacqueline Fuller, she was preceded in death by her brother, Stephen Michael Fuller.

Celeste spent most of her working career in Retail/Retail Management, had a loving heart, an infectious laugh,...

Bishop Douglas C Hammond

Jan 30, 2021

Bishop Douglas C. Hammond, 83, of Watkinsville, died January 30, 2021.  Born in Athens, he was a son of the late Obie C. and Rosa Kent Hammond and was preceded in death by his son, Douglas David Hammond in 2002, brothers, Allen, James, Cyril, Curtis, Hubert and Bert Hammond and sisters, Era Hicks and Lorrelle Hammond.

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Daniel "Danny" Brian Healan

Jan 29, 2021

Daniel Brian “Danny” Healan, age 47, of Watkinsville, passed away on January 29, 2021 after an extended illness.

He is survived by his parents, Dennis and Dianne Healan of Watkinsville; brother, Darrell (Jennifer) Healan of Athens; niece, Darcy Healan and nephews, Murphy and Brody Healan of Athens.

Danny was a graduate of Oconee County High...

Paul James "PJ" Finch

Jan 28, 2021

Paul James “PJ” Finch, 40, of Winterville, passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2021.

A lifelong resident of the Athens area, PJ was a son of Barbara Reaves Hammond and the late Paul Terry Finch. He enjoyed hunting and was an avid UGA football fan.

Survivors in addition to his mother include his son, Brock...

Ronald Clayton Hardman

Jan 28, 2021

Ronald Clayton Hardman, Jr. age 57, passed away peacefully at home on January 28, 2021 after a courageous year long battle with leukemia. Ron was born December 24, 1963. He was the son of the late Ronald Hardman, Sr. and Jean Minish Hardman Harris of Commerce, Ga.  He was a loving son and brother to his sister, Sheila. He...

Irene T Powers

Jan 27, 2021

Irene Helen Toyfair Powers passed away peacefully on Jan 27 at the age of 97. She was a resident of Athens GA for 75 years and was married to Dr. John J Powers for 69 years until his death in 2014.  Born Oct 7, 1923 in New Bedford, MA she was the daughter of Helen Glowaki and Wilfred Toyfair....

Joan Bond

Jan 27, 2021

Joan Bond, formerly of Madison County, went to her heavenly home on January 27, 2021, following a struggle with dementia and declining health.  She lived at Mulberry Grove Senior Living in Statham, Georgia the last three years of her life. Joan was born on December 24, 1945, in Americus, Georgia.  She was the daughter of the late Doyle H....

Vickie J. Weatherford

Jan 27, 2021

Vickie J. Weatherford, 60, died January 27, 2021.

A lifelong resident of the Athens area, Vickie was the daughter of the late Delano and Nina Sue Couch Toney. She was a member of Johnson Drive Baptist Church and recently attended Edwards Chapel Baptist Church. She was manager of Showtime Bowling for over twenty years.

Funeral...

Blake Burnham Shepherd

Jan 26, 2021

Blake Burnham Shepherd As Blake made his rounds to the local grocery stores, bank, and local restaurants in Watkinsville Georgia, the sound of laughter was heard as he shared his great sense of humor. What a great guy with a wonderful wit! Blake was 75 and retired when he died unexpectedly at home on the evening of January 26,...

Charles Eston Cox, Jr

Jan 26, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Charles Eston Cox, Jr. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Zora Anne Brake

Jan 25, 2021

Zora Anne Brake, cherished wife, mother, grandmother and sister, passed away surrounded by her beloved family on Monday, January 25, 2021 following a brief illness.

Born in Ohio on July 16, 1949, she was a daughter of the late Jack Baddeley Sr. and Emma Ellen Seidner Baddeley. Mrs. Brake was a talented artist and avid reader. She...

Patsy Bigham Boyd

Jan 24, 2021

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

Bobby Ray Wyatt

Jan 24, 2021

Bobby Ray Wyatt, 73, of Colbert, died on Sunday, January 24, 2021.

Bobby enjoyed fishing, hunting, and working on cars. He liked to sing and play the guitar, and he was a spiritual man along with being a great father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Above all, was a real family man who especially loved spending time with his...

Sybil P. Crowe

Jan 24, 2021

Sybil Paulette Crowe, cherished wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend to many, passed away suddenly on Sunday, January 24, 2021, at the age of 80.

Born in Gainesville, she was the daughter of the late Paul Stephens and Geneva Sosebee Stephens. Mrs. Crowe previously worked as a Nursing Assistant at Hall County Hospital and the Athens City...