OBITUARIES

Jun 11, 2026

Tammy Healan Roberts, 59, passed away on June 11, 2026.

Tammy grew up in Athens, GA. She remained living in the surrounding area her entire life. She was a 1985 graduate of Clarke Central High School. She regularly attends Cornerstone Athens Church. She previously attended Oconee Heights, Trinity & East Athens Baptist Church. She was employed with the Clarke County and...

Jun 10, 2026

Nina L. Webb Hayes, age 86, peacefully passed away on June 10, 2026. She was born on March 13, 1940, to the late Lee Alton Webb and Grace Gresham Webb.

Nina graduated from Greene County High School and continued her education at Johnson Business School in Athens, Georgia. She married Joe Gene Hayes of Lexington, Georgia, and together they shared 67...

Jun 10, 2026

Clyde Elton Harwell, Jr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, and man of steadfast faith, passed away peacefully, surrounded by the loving presence of his family. Known to all who cherished him as “Elton,” he was born on October 23, 1934, in Fort Worth, Texas, to Clyde Elton Harwell and Evelyn Harwell (née Nichols). A proud resident of Fort Worth and a...

Jun 9, 2026

Jun 9, 2026

The Reverend Robert "Bob" Nathan Murphy, Sr. passed away at the age of 89 in his Watkinsville home June 9, 2026. His service of remembrance will be in the sanctuary of the Watkinsville First United Methodist Church, Watkinsville, Georgia, June 27, at 2:00 P.M. The family will receive visitors in the Watkinsville UMC Fellowship Hall at 12:30pm.

Bob was born on...

Jun 9, 2026

Pamela Michele Weldon Carter, 75, a long-time resident of Madison County, died unexpectedly June 9 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Athens.

Born May 9, 1951, in Tifton, Michele was the daughter of the late Sam and Marcella Weldon. She attended Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College and the University of Georgia and was employed in several departments at UGA.

On August 5, 1972, Michele...

Jun 8, 2026

Jean Lillian Russell Everett, 81, passed away on June 8, 2026 surrounded by her loving family.

Ms. Everett was born to the late Mr. Raymond J. Russell and Clara Beaulieu Russell on August 31, 1944 in Old Town, Maine.

Jean Lillian Russell married William Robert Everett on January 23, 1965. Together, they had two children, Lisa and Ron, and built a close...

Jun 8, 2026

Janie Chalker Neal was born on October 20, 1939, in Gibson, Georgia. She lived a life full of love and care as a homemaker. Janie was a loving mother and grandmother who brought joy to her family and friends. She lived in Athens since 1959, nearly seven decades and was a member of Prince Avenue Baptist Church where she enjoyed...

Jun 7, 2026

Peggy Batchelor Williams, 95, of Morrow, Georgia, passed away on June 7, 2026.

Born on March 4, 1931, in Colquitt, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Lee and Nanny Batchelor. She spent her entire life as a loving sister, wife, mother, and grandmother. In her free time, she enjoyed shopping, watching Atlanta Braves baseball, and a good mountain vacation....

Jun 7, 2026

Dorothy Hawkins Costa Dickens, 96, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 7, 2026. She is now resting in the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Upon her arrival in heaven, Dorothy was joyfully reunited with many departed loved ones who went before her, including her precious granddaughter, Laura.

Her memory and legacy of faith will be forever honored and cherished...

Jun 6, 2026

Kimberly (Kim) Cook Dunlap passed away Saturday, June 6-, 2026 at her family's home in Winterville, Georgia. 

Kim was born in Guymon, Oklahoma on February 29-, 1956 to Dr. Melvin Kay (Curly) Cook and Sandra Blankenship Cook. After three years in Texas, the Cooks moved to Georgia at the urging of Dr. O.G. "Dan" Daniels, a close family friend and mentor....

Jun 5, 2026

Lana Virginia Taylor was born on April 22, 1946, and she lived her whole life in Oconee County. She passed away peacefully on June 5, 2026. Lana graduated from Oconee County High School in 1964. She loved her community and worked as a paraprofessional for Oconee County Schools. Lana was also a loving mother and took great joy in caring...

Jun 4, 2026

Full obituary details will be announced.

Funeral services are private.

Jun 4, 2026

Laura Roseborough Ford, age 96, of Watkinsville, Georgia, passed away on June 4, 2026.

Born on July 12, 1929, in Greenville, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Daniel Douglas Roseborough and Mary Amanda DeVault Roseborough. She was raised in Mount Dora, Florida, and spent most of her life in Knoxville, Tennessee, with her beloved husband, Gordon L. Ford.

Laura was...

Jun 4, 2026

Donald "Ray" McCaleb, 74 years old, of Athens, GA passed away on June 4, 2026. He is survived by his devoted wife Debbie McCaleb, his son Aaron McCaleb, daughter-in-law, Stacey, grandchildren-Carter and Isabella, Haley, and Camden; step-daughter Nicole Robben and her husband Kristian, grandchildren-Anne, and Nicholas; and step-daughter Theresa VandeMark, husband Arnie; Grandchildren Arnold, Arla and Autumn. He has one...

Jun 4, 2026

Full obituary details will be announced. 

Funeral services are private.

Jun 4, 2026

Jun 3, 2026

James Leonard Woods, 89, of Gainesville, GA passed away peacefully on the morning of Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at Manor Lake Memory Care in Athens, GA. He was born on August 18, 1936, son of the late Sammy Lincoln Woods Sr. and the late Mary Frances Norman Woods.James was a devout member of New Haven Church of Gainesville, GA where...