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Harriett Marie Sisk
Mar 15, 2026
Harriett Marie Sisk, passed away peacefully at her home on March 15, 2026 at the age of 99. She was born on May 28, 1926 and was the daughter of the late John Henry and Laura Skelton Palmer of White County GA. Though she suffered through the terrible disease of dementia, she never lost her loving and caring spirit.
Marie was...
Lawrence Alphus Tolbert
Mar 15, 2026
Lawrence Alphus Tolbert, 90, husband of 58 years to the late Cordelia “Delie” Black Tolbert, died on Sunday, March 15, 2026. Born in Lula, GA on August 18, 1935, he was the son of the late Okie Lamar Tolbert and Obelia Booth Tolbert. In addition to his parents, Lawrence was preceded in death by his sister and brother-in-law, Guthrie and...
Terry Thomas Shaw
Mar 15, 2026
Terry Thomas Shaw, 70, of Watkinsville, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2026, at her home with her beloved husband by her side. Born on November 18, 1955, she was the daughter of the late Robert Franklin Thomas and Henrietta Jean Newport Kanter.
Terry was a kind, loving, and thoughtful woman whose greatest joy in life was her family. She had...
Sara (Sally) Lorraine Wheaton Hiss
Mar 14, 2026
Sara (Sally) Lorraine Wheaton Hiss passed away peacefully on March 14, 2026, at 94 years of age.
Sally, born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Guy Carl Wheaton and Velma Parmelee Wheaton, lived a life centered on faith, family, and caring for others. The youngest of five children, Sally grew up surrounded by her beloved siblings—Mary Elizabeth LeMaire (John), Phillip Wheaton (Wynn), Barbara...
Timothy Lee Christopher
Mar 14, 2026
Timothy Lee Christopher, a devoted family man, veteran, and skilled tradesman, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2026, in his hometown of Athens, Georgia. Born on October 29, 1942, in Athens, Tim lived a life marked by dedication, service, and a deep love for his family and community.
A proud graduate of Athens High School in 1960, Timothy’s commitment to his...
Bracton Lee Godbee
Mar 13, 2026
Bracton Lee Godbee, "Lee", 83, of Bogart, passed away on March 13, 2026. Born on November 28, 1942 in Moultrie, Georgia, he was the son of the late Bracton W. Godbee and Evelyn Alford Godbee.
Lee was someone who loved socializing and connecting with others making his job as a delivery driver for UPS, from which he retired after 25 years...
Robert Kenneth Duncan
Mar 13, 2026
Robert “Bobby” Kenneth Duncan was born on August 24, 1940, in Athens, Georgia. He lived a quiet life marked by steady work, family devotion, and dedication to his community. He died on Friday, March 13, 2026 surrounded by his family at the age of 85.
Bobby was a native Athenian, who could easily tell you what building or establishment was located...
Gladys Foster Young
Mar 11, 2026
Gladys Foster Young, a beloved member of the Athens community and devoted matriarch, passed away on March 11, 2026 at the age of 94. Born on September 28, 1931, in Oglethorpe County, Georgia, Gladys dedicated her life to her family, her faith, and her work alongside her husband.
For 37 years, Gladys and her late husband, Bill, whom she shared 65...
Barbara Ann Whitehead
Mar 11, 2026
Barbara Ann Whitehead of Watkinsville, Georgia, born June 29, 1949, entered into rest on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.
Born in Athens, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late James Riddling Jr. and Joan Riddling. Barbara grew up in the Athens area and graduated from Oconee County High School, where she met the love of her life and husband of 58...
Donald Willie Noell
Mar 11, 2026
Donald Willie Noell was born on October 2, 1938, in Athens, Georgia. He passed away on March 11, 2026, at the age of 87. Donald was a dedicated painter for 50 years with his business, Noell Painting. He took great pride in his work and was known for being a very neat person. In his free time, Donald enjoyed dancing...
D. Michael Ward
Mar 10, 2026
D. Michael Ward, age 78, of Athens, Georgia, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2026 surrounded by the love of his family. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, Mike will be remembered for his kindness, sense of humor, and the unwavering love he carried for those closest to him.
For 53 years, Mike shared a deep and enduring...
Maisleigh Raiyn Story Gresham
Mar 9, 2026
Maisleigh Raiyn Story Gresham passed away in the embrace of her loving parents on March 9th, 2026.
Maisleigh was born on February 17th, 2026, to Cheyenne Smith and Joshua Gresham. She is survived by five siblings, Isabella (Izzy) Gresham, Amaura Crawford, Aiyanna Crawford, Kanan Smith and a adopted brother, Landon Peterson. She is preceded in death by her sister, Zara Smith.
Her...
Dr. Malcolm Stanley Cummings
Mar 9, 2026
Malcolm Stanley Cummings was born the third of four children to the late Alwyn Budd and Ruey Marie Cummings on November 6, 1931, in Mt Pleasant, Pennsylvania. On March 9, 2026, at the age of 94, he was called home to our Heavenly Father following a short battle with an infection, peacefully passing in his sleep.
He was preceded in death...
Rose Marie Bloom
Mar 8, 2026
Rose Marie Bloom, 82, wife of the late David Leon Bloom, died on March 8, 2026.
Born in Albion, NY, she was the daughter of the late Phillip and Evelyn Sparrow Logalbo. Mrs. Bloom had worked as a seamstress, at the University Of Georgia Clinic and enjoyed sewing and crafting.
Survivors include her children; Cheri (Mark) Barber, Robin Davis, Christine (Wiley) Phillips...
Glenda A. Gaskin
Mar 8, 2026
Glenda Anne Gaskin, 80, of Alpharetta died on March 8, 2026. She was the daughter of the late William Audrey Pierce and Pauline Willis Pierce.
She was an accomplished businesswoman and respected community leader with a passion for residential and commercial real estate development. Glenda was known for her vision, optimism, and dedication throughout her career. Beyond her professional accomplishments, she...
Mary Lou Hamby
Mar 8, 2026
Mary Lou Hamby, 78, died March 8, 2026.
A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, March 14, 2026, at 2:00 PM at the chapel of Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, EAST, with Revs. Rusty Couch, Eric Stevens, Brad Ingram and Chief Jerry Saulters officiating. The family will receive friends Friday from 5:00 until 8:00 PM at the funeral home.
Born April 25,...
James Elmer Brownlee
Mar 5, 2026
James Elmer Brownlee of Watkinsville, Ga went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, March 5, surrounded by the love of his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, George Wesley Brownlee Sr. and Marie Wise Brownlee; his brothers, Bobby G. Brownlee, Jerry Brownlee, and George Brownlee Jr.; and his sisters, Margaret Jordan and Faye Sager.
James...
Nancy "Trudy" Williams
Mar 1, 2026
Nancy (Trudy) Lou Garnett Williams, age 82, of Statham, GA was called home to be with The Lord on March 1, 2026. The daughter of the late Milton Reese and Gladys Mae Collier Garnett.
Trudy was a born- again Christian, saved by grace through Jesus Christ known for her kind heart, devotion to her family, and outgoing personality, she always had...
Kenneth Scott Short
Mar 1, 2026
Kenneth Short, 85, of Monroe, passed away on March 1, 2026.
Born in Athens, GA., he was the son of the late John and Jackie Short. In his free time, he enjoyed gardening, bird hunting, camping, and reading a good military novel; but nothing was more important than spending time with his beautiful family.
Survivors include his children Scott (Pam) Short, Robin...
Curtis Glenn Phillips
Mar 1, 2026
Curtis Glenn Phillips, a devoted minister and cherished family man, passed away on March 1, 2026, in Danielsville, Georgia, at the age of 62.
Born on August 12, 1963, in Greenville, Alabama, Curtis dedicated over 40 years of his life to ministry, traveling across the Southeast to share his unwavering faith and love for Jesus Christ. Known for his deep voice...
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