Jul 13, 2025

Jennifer Lindsey McKillip, 38, of Athens passed away on July 13th, 2025. The daughter of James and Sharon McKillip, Jenny grew up in Athens where she attended Cedar Shoals High School and was a member of Athens First Baptist Church. In addition to being a loving mother to her son Sam, Jenny was also a talented artist who enjoyed painting...

Jul 13, 2025

Linda Jane Hinton Breedlove passed from this world on Sunday, July 13th, 2025, surrounded by family and friends.

She was born in Atlanta, Georgia on September 17, 1956 to William Brookes Hinton, Jr. and Barbara Jane Coker Hinton. She was a graduate of Tucker High School and Georgia Southern University, where she was a member of the Chi Omega Sorority. She...

Jul 13, 2025

James Edward “Jim” Gabriel, cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother, and son, passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025 at the age of 67. Born in Athens, he was the oldest son of Doris Busbin Gabriel and the late Garnett Gabriel. Jim retired from the Georgia Forestry Commission after more than 30 years of service. An avid outdoorsman with a passion...

Jul 13, 2025

Dr. Walter “Gary” Huckaby went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday July 13, 2025, after a hard-fought battle with pancreatic cancer. Gary was born in Douglas, Georgia on December 28, 1953, to Walter Cecil Huckaby and Nell Steptoe Smith. He graduated from Coffee County High School in 1973 and earned a degree in Biology...

Jul 12, 2025

Full obituary details for Mr. Maness will be announced.

Jul 11, 2025

Remembering the life of a loving young woman. Tina Mae Patton 39, born September 7, 1985. Tina entered rest on July 11, 2025. She was a resident of Colbert. She was a member of New Covenant Worship Center where she was pastored by Howard Conine and David Hutchinson for many years. Tina graduated from Madison County High School. Tina was...

Jul 11, 2025

Jul 11, 2025

Barbara Jean King, 91, of Watkinsville, peacefully passed away on July 11, 2025.

Born in Canon, GA, she was the daughter of the late Emory Frank Mabry and Mary Elizabeth Westmoreland Mabry. In her free time, she enjoyed tending to her garden, giving each flower special attention. She was known for being very loving and generous, and at the end of...

Jul 11, 2025

John David Williams, 75, of Watkinsville, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2025, surrounded by his loving family, due to complications from cardiac surgery.

David was preceded in death by his parents, Byron and Mildred Williams, and his brother, Bob. He is survived by the mother of his children, Martha Elder Williams; his daughters, Erin (Craig) Copelan and Tiffany (Nate) Woods;...

Jul 11, 2025

Saphronie Oneal Self, 94, wife of James Wesley Self, died on July 11, 2025.

Born in Athens, GA, she was the daughter of the late Fred Joseph Gunter and Maggie Bell Satcher Gunter. Mrs. Self worked for many years as a seamstress and was a longtime member of Mars Hill Baptist Church. She enjoyed cooking for her family, especially sweets, and...

Jul 10, 2025

James Dallas Cannady, 92, of Athens, passed away on July 10th, 2025. He was born in Clinton, North Carolina but later moved to Athens in 1972.He served in the U.S Army and retired from Coble Dairy after 40 years of being with the company.He was also the husband of the late Joan Cannady of 67 years before her passing in...

Jul 10, 2025

William Thomas (Billy) Russell, 90, of Colbert, Georgia passed away on July 10, 2025 in Athens, Georgia. Billy was born February 26, 1935 in Colbert, Georgia to Collier Vines Russell and Jewel Butler Russell. He was preceded in death by his sister, Betty Russell Smith.

Billy is survived by his sister Gail Russell Pratt of Chattanooga, Tennessee. Surviving children include: David...

Jul 9, 2025

Louis John Richt, age 88, passed away on July 9, 2025. Louis was born June 15, 1937, in Omaha, Nebraska to William and Marie Richt. Louis worked as a tool and die maker and then as a computer programmer for IBM, first in Boulder, Colorado and then Boca Raton, Florida where he retired in 1992 after 25 years with IBM.

Louis...

Jul 9, 2025

Tyler Richard Tocci, 29, died on July 9, 2025. Born in Far Rockway, New York, he was the son of Vanessa Tocci (Israel) Hernandez. Tyler was a dedicated heating and air tech for Clockwork Heating and Air and loved poetry and reading. Survivors in addition to his mother and stepfather include siblings: Demarco Hernandez, Kylee Greengrass, Rafael Hernandez, Brooklyn Hernandez,...

Jul 9, 2025

Kathleen Ann Mullin Gratzek, 93, a beloved friend, mother, and grandmother, died peacefully on July 9, 2025. Born in North Minneapolis, Minnesota, she was the first child of Gerald Mullin and Ruth Kammerer Mullin, and sister to Gerald, James, and Sheila. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 64 years, John Gratzek.

Kathleen was kindhearted, gregarious, and fun-loving....

Jul 9, 2025

David Barney Christian 72 of Colbert, GA, passed away July 9, 2025. He was the son of the late, Willie Ray and Sarah Pearl Christian; also preceded by his wife of fifty-five years, Lorene Christian; He was also preceded by a sister, Belinda Wright, and a brother, Daniel Christian.

Funeral services will be Monday July 14, 2025 12:00 PM at the...

Jul 8, 2025

Joshua Daniel Cochran, Sr., 46, of Comer, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 8, 2025.

Born in Athens, he was a son of Nancy Tucker Cochran and the late Jerry Cochran, Sr. Josh loved fishing, football and most importantly, his family. His greatest accomplishments were his children, grandchildren, brother, sister and nieces and nephews. Josh returned to God after years of drifting...

Jul 8, 2025

Raymond Bryce Massey, 75, died on Tuesday, July 8, 2025. Born in Athens, GA, he was the son of the late Edgar Massey and Wilma Massey. Raymond served in the US Army and retired from Reliance Electric after 28 years. Following his retirement he worked for the State of Georgia Department of Transportation.

Survivors include his companion of 45 years, Mary...

Jul 8, 2025

Doris Graham Callaway, 91, of Crawford, Ga died on July 8th at Piedmont Athens Hospital surrounded by her adoring family. The daughter of Lillian Chastain Pitts and William Cary Pitts. She was born in Point Peter, Ga in Oglethorpe County.

She was preceded in death by her first husband Kelly Graham, second husband Owen Callaway, her son, Doug Graham, her brothers...

Jul 7, 2025

Levon C. Register III (Lonnie), 51, of Winterville, passed away on July 7, 2025.

Lonnie was born in Athens, GA, to Levon C. Register II and Ruth Register on July 17, 1973. He was hardworking with an eye for detail that served him well as an operator for Evergreen Packaging. In his free time, Lonnie was an avid reader, enjoyed fishing,...