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Charles Wade Clark Sr.
Sep 21, 2026
Charles Wade Clark, Sr., affectionately known as Wade, passed away at his home in Watkinsville, Ga. September 21, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. Wade was born in Ty Ty, Georgia, on October 8, 1939, to Lewis John Clark and Eva Ruth Clark. He was preceded in death by his parents and his two sisters, Lula Jean Clark and Janet...
Brenda Leach Robinson
Sep 21, 2026
Brenda Leach Robinson, 84, wife of the late David Robinson, died on Monday, September 21, 2026.
Brenda was survived by several first and second cousins and great nieces and great nephews.
Brenda was from Social Circle, Georgia. After she graduated high school, she married the love of her life. Brenda held many memories close to her heart in her latter years. She...
Leonard Dean Myers, Sr.
Sep 20, 2026
Our beloved Leonard Dean Myers, Sr., 84, of Watkinsville, Georgia passed away on September 20, 2026.
He was born in Oglethorpe County, Georgia in January 1942 to Dewey Grant and Cassie Florine Christy Myers and was the youngest of three brothers. Leonard graduated from Athens High School in 1960 before attending the University of Georgia. He served in ROTC and the...
Joy Michelle Ashe
Sep 19, 2026
Joy Michelle Ashe, 59, of Bishop, GA, passed away September 19, 2026.
Joy was the daughter of the late, Mr. & Mrs. Jerry and Shirley Wells of Winder and was also preceded in death by her brother, John "Hughie" Wells of Statham, Sister-in-law, Alice LePack Scott of Athens and Son-in-law, David George of Villa Rica.
In memory of "Mama Joy" , the...
John Coleman Northcutt III
Sep 19, 2026
John Coleman Northcutt III, known to most as “Big John,” passed away peacefully on September 19, 2026, at the age of 69, right after watching the Georgia Bulldogs win with Allene, his wife of 45 years, by his side.
John was born August 26, 1957, in Hartsville, South Carolina, to John Coleman Northcutt Jr. and Frankie Northcutt. His family moved often...
Joann Black
Sep 18, 2026
Lois Joann Black, 86, wife of the late Charles Hampton Black, died on September 18, 2026.
Born May 8, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Lonnie Woods and Catherine Goolsby Woods. Joann was the owner and operator of Joann’s Beauty Salon and had attended Hull Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Sheila Hicks and son...
Doc Hudson
Sep 16, 2026
Doc Hudson, 84, died September 16, 2026.
Born September 3, 1942, in Jackson County, he was a son of the late Hassie Mae Gooch and Curtis William Hudson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Dennis Hudson, Margaret Bradberry, Elmo Hudson, Betty Hawkins, Shirley Croy and Linda Hewell.
Doc retired after more than thirty-eight years with...
Dylan Andrew Wayland
Sep 14, 2026
Dylan Wayland, 19, of Danielsville, passed away on September 14, 2026. Born on August 22, 2007, he was the son of Diamond Duke and Andrea Wayland.
He is survived by his parents, Diamond Duke and Andrea Wayland; fiancé, Mary Pinkard; his unborn son Baby Wayland; siblings, Mara and Julio, and DJ and Kay; maternal grandparents, Carl and Kathie Snyder. grandmother, Vicky;...
Dr. Harry D. Harper
Sep 14, 2026
Harry Donald Harper, cherished husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, September 14, 2026 at the age of 81.
Born in Anderson, South Carolina, he was the son of the late Harry B. Harper and Edna Guynelle Edens Harper. Mr. Harper was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Emily Jane Harper. He...
James “Sonny” Hansford
Sep 14, 2026
James Allen “Sonny” Hansford, 83, of Athens, Georgia, passed away on September 14, 2026.
Born on October 17, 1942, in Athens, Georgia, he was the son of the late James and Frances Hansford. Sonny retired from the University of Georgia after more than 30 years of dedicated service.
Sonny’s passion was cheering on the Dawgs and the Atlanta Braves. He enjoyed catching...
Ronnie Ashley
Sep 14, 2026
Ronnie Ashley 82, husband of 59 years to Betty Hawkins Ashley, died on Monday, September 14, 2026.
A native of Greene County, Ronnie was the son of the late Ernest and Jessie Mae Ashley. He retired from American Pest Control and was a member of Winterville United Methodist Church. He enjoyed playing guitar, especially the bass guitar.
Survivors in addition to his...
Janet McDonald Rowland
Sep 14, 2026
Janet McDonald Rowland, 70, passed away following a brief illness on September 14, 2026.
Janet is preceded in death by her husband, Marvin L Rowland and sister Carol Berryman. She is survived by her mother, children and their spouses, Jane McDonald Lowe, Jennifer Marlowe (April Ragsdale), Bradford (Stacy) Rowland, and Michael (Erika) Rowland. Her grandchildren, Caitlin, Luke, Abie, Courtlin (Wesley), Kaden,...
Brenda Gail Brooks
Sep 13, 2026
Brenda Gail Brooks was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt but overall she was a spiritual loving person to any and everyone. She provided for her mother and her grandchildren that she absolutely cherished. Gail took care of them until her very last breath. She was her mother’s caregiver for most of her life as well. She was a very...
Jean Carney
Sep 12, 2026
Mrs. Jean Carney, age 93, passed away in Woodstock on September 12, 2026. She was born on December 5, 1932, in Atlanta to H.P. and Katie Ashe.
Jean attended the University of Georgia and was the accountant for Quality Glass Company in Athens, which she and her husband owned and operated for 32 years. She loved the Church and was a...
Gregory Robert Bedell
Sep 11, 2026
Gregory Robert Bedell
August 11, 1954 – September 11, 2026
Gregory "Greg" Robert Bedell of Athens, Georgia, passed away on September 11, 2026, at the age of 72.
Greg was born in New York, and was raised in upstate New York, where, as a young teenager, he spent several years helping his family build a campground in Corinth, New York, the “Gateway to...
Jim Bales
Sep 10, 2026
James Richard “Jim” Bales, Sr., 77, husband of the late Brenda Maxey Bales, died on Thursday, September 10, 2026.
Born in Athens, GA on November 17, 1948, Jim was the son of the late Richard Lee Bales and Marion Francis Bowles Bales and father to the late James Richard “Jamie” Bales, Jr. Jim work in sales at Phil Cook Motors and...
Milton Abell
Sep 9, 2026
Milton Abell, 75, of Watkinsville, Georgia, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, September 9, 2026.
Born June 18, 1951, in Columbus, Georgia, Milton was the son of the late Harry Milton and Betty Jean Abell. He grew up in Fitzgerald, Georgia, and graduated from Fitzgerald High School in 1969. During his high school years, he lettered in football, basketball, baseball,...
Christa Shoup Hofacre
Sep 9, 2026
Christa Shoup Hofacre, of Watkinsville, GA, was born on November 1, 1959, in Toledo, OH, and passed peacefully on September 9, 2026, at her residence surrounded by her family.
Christa built a life centered on family, faith, learning, and meaningful work. She received her B.S. in Customer Services in 1981 from The Ohio State University. She later continued her education at...
Milton Abell
Sep 9, 2026
Joseph Milton Abell, 75, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of September 9, 2026.
At Mr. Milton's request, no formal services are scheduled at this time.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, WEST, has been entrusted with arrangements.
Victoria Lynn Lindsey (Karwisch)
Sep 8, 2026
Victoria Lynn Lindsey (Karwisch), age 66 of Greensboro, Georgia passed away on September 8th, 2026. She was born on May 28th, 1960 in Cincinnati, Ohio and adopted at childbirth by Catherine and Henry Karwisch, both deceased.
VIcky graduated from Clarke Central High School in 1979. She is survived by her husband Casey Lindsey, and her two sons Michael Nicholson and TImothy...
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