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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Dec 6, 2024

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...

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,...

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...

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...