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)...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Nov 30, 2024

Full obituary details for Mrs. Rowden will be announced.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Nov 28, 2024

Linda Adair Gaines passed away peacefully at her home on November 28, 2024 with her faithful Molly by her side at the age of 85. She was the daughter of the late James Waltman and Elizabeth Shaw Webb.

Linda was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Her life was dedicated to her family. She had a joy for live helping...

Nov 27, 2024

Mrs. Sara Lord Brown,72, of Colbert entered the presence of her Lord and Savior on November 27, 2024. Sara was preceded in death by her parents, Robert L. Lord and Inez Booth Lord, a brother, Robert Lord, Jr., and a stepmother, Margaret Lord.

Sara is survived by her husband of fifty-five years, Freddie L. Brown. She is also survived by three...

Nov 26, 2024

Ruth Oneta Paul Nation, age 93 of Crawford, Ga. turned the final page in the chapter of her earthly life and began the glorious eternal chapter of life with her Lord and Savior as she passed away peacefully in her home on November 26, 2024.

A native of Oglethorpe County, Oneta was born on October 9, 1931 to the late Deward...

Nov 26, 2024

Felix Patman Graham, Jr. (Pat) passed away peacefully at home on November 26, 2024. Pat was 75 years old and until recently he was a lifetime resident of Madison County, Georgia, the place he loved to call “home.” 

Pat was predeceased by both his parents, Felix P. Graham, Sr. and Sue Gordon Graham. He is survived by: his two sisters, Felice...

Nov 24, 2024