Jeanette Appling Bridges
Jun 2, 2025
With deep love and heartfelt sorrow, we announce the peaceful passing of Jeanette Appling Bridges on June 2, 2025 at the age 90. Affectionately known as "Net" and "Nana."
Born on January 20, 1935, in Lexington, Georgia, she was the daughter of W.R. and Ruth Appling.
She lived a life defined by unconditional love, quiet strength, and unwavering devotion to her family....
Barbara Hopkins Smith
Jun 2, 2025
Barbara “Bobbie Jean” Hopkins Smith passed away peacefully on June 2nd, 2025. She was born on June 11, 1940, in San Francisco, California, to Austin and Signa Hopkins. Soon after her birth, the family relocated to her father’s hometown of Washington, Georgia, where she grew up and graduated from Washington-Wilkes High School in 1958.
Following high school, Bobbie attended Massey Business...
Bernice "Bernie" Bazemore Clapp
Jun 1, 2025
Bernice “Bernie” Bazemore Clapp, 82, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 1, 2025 in Athens, Georgia. Prior to moving to Athens, she lived in Winston-Salem, North Carolina for over fifty years. Bernie was born December 8, 1942, in Scotland Neck, North Carolina and moved to Raleigh at age six. Bernie graduated from Broughton High School, Raleigh, NC in 1961. She...
John M. Barineau
May 31, 2025
John M. Barineau passed away May 31, 2025.
John M. Barineau, age 71, of Winterville, GA, passed away on May 31, 2025.
John was born to Malcom L. Barineau and Lillian Kirkland Barineau on October 3, 1953 in Griffin, GA
For 48 wonderful years, John shared his life with his beloved wife, Chris Barineau. Together, they embraced adventure, the first of which was...
Lolita Troyce Brown
May 30, 2025
Lolita Troyce Brown, born on April 18, 1930, the daughter of the late Ina Ogletree and Clarence Hammond, passed away on May 30, 2025.
Survivors include her three daughters, Betty Hooper (Mike); Terri Brown Watkins (Buck); and Deborah T. Brown; twin sister, Juanita Porterfield; grandchildren, Amber Carmel Meeks (Jeffrey), Brandon Causey, Sara Causey Weeks (Chris), Dan Hooper (Edith), and Trenton Hooper;...
Hipolito Ramos Oviedo
May 29, 2025
In loving memory of Hipolito Ramos, Sr.
lived in Pharr, Texas most of his life. He and his family migrated to Idaho doing agricultural work for eight months out of the year embodying the hard working spirit of the migrant community. While in Idaho, he also served as a volunteer forest firefighter; protecting the very land he worked every day. He...
Danny Lee Lord
May 29, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Danny Lee Lord a devoted husband, loving father, cherished papa, brother, and faithful friend. He went to be with his Lord and Savior on May 29, 2025 surrounded by the love and prayers of his family. Danny lived a life rooted in faith, music, and service. A proud Christian, he found great...
Sarah Evelyn Temple
May 28, 2025
Sarah Evelyn Temple, 85, wife of the late James H. Temple, died on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. Born at home in Comer, GA, she was the daughter of the late Albert M. Brown and Ella Kate Brown. She was also preceded in death by her sons Tony and Perry Temple and grandson Taylor Temple. Evelyn worked as a nurse at...
Wendy Bianchi
May 26, 2025
Wendy Lee Bianchi, 68, resident of Bogart GA, devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on May 26, 2025. She is survived by her husband, Frank Leo Bianchi Jr, and her children Frank Leo Bianchi III (Stephanie) and their children Brooks and Sofia; and Sarah Bianchi White (William “Russell”) and their children William and Charlotte.
Born in Buffalo, New York, Wendy...
Jack Dempsey Howard
May 25, 2025
Jack D. Howard was born on September 28, 1934 to late Ernest Walker Howard and Gertrude Hansford Howard in Stephens, GA. He peacefully passed away at his beloved home on Sunday, May 25, 2025. He was a lifelong dedicated member of Salem Baptist Church. Jack was very devoted to his church along with his fellow members and he was seen...
Richard Wayne Piotrowski
May 24, 2025
Richard Wayne Piotrowski, Comer Georgia, passed away on May 24, 2025, surrounded by his family and friends. Richard was born April 26, 1956, in Long Beach, California, son of the late Joseph Piotrowski and Bernadine Sczcech Piotrowski. He was an honest, loving, caring man, with great integrity and an outstanding work ethic. Richard’s world was his son, Joe. Richard attended...
David Prewitt Anderson
May 24, 2025
Dave was born in Twin Falls, Idaho on September 14, 1934. He was the son of Robert Kyle Anderson and Margaret Elizabeth Prewitt Anderson. Dave was raised on an irrigated crop and livestock farm in the Snake River Valley in Southern Idaho. He attended the University of Idaho, Washington State University and the University of Wisconsin - receiving his B.S,,...
Maxine Virginia Smart
May 22, 2025
Maxine Virginia Smart, 85, wife of the late Kenneth Phillip Smart, died on Thursday, May 22, 2025. Born in Lapeer, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Jason E. Ballard and Letha Thomas Ballard and sister to the late Barb Conrad. Mrs. Smart worked as a public and private school teacher in North Carolina and New York State. She...
Caryl M Chirello
May 20, 2025
Winder, GA - Caryl Marie Chirello, 92, passed away on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at Winder Center for Nursing & Healing, Winder, GA.
Born to Walter L. and Alva M. Morris, Caryl lived in Plainfield, NJ, then moved to North Plainfield, NJ, where she graduated from North Plainfield High School in 1950. She resided in North Plainfield for many years, where...
Peggy Barrentine
May 20, 2025
Peggy M. Barrentine, 97, of Crawford, passed away on May 20, 2025. Born on February 9, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Tom Mayo and Nannie Lou Mayo.
Peggy spent her life caring for her family and was an avid Christian.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lynn Vondell Barrentine, Sr.; children, Betty...
Arthur Dewey Owen
May 19, 2025
Arthur (Art) Dewey Owen, 70, of Winterville, Georgia passed away on May 19, 2025. Born in St. Louis, Missouri on June 11, 1954, he was the son of the late Thomas Frank Owen Sr. and Alean Pearl Owen. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Thomas F. Owen Jr.
Art was a veteran of the...
Earlene Booth Dean
May 19, 2025
Earlene Booth Dean, 83, of Comer, GA, went to be with her heavenly Father on the 19th day of May 2025.
Earlene was born on the 23rd day of April 1942, to Buford Candler Booth and Willie Lee McGarity Booth in Royston, GA and grew up in the Harrison community. She married the love of her life, Jack Edsel Dean, on...
Kimberly Goss McCleary
May 18, 2025
Kimberly Goss McCleary passed away on May 18, 2025. She was born in Atlanta, Georgia, in 1972.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert Sidney Goss, III and Carolyn Zellner Goss; her maternal grandparents, Kimball and Helen Zellner; her paternal grandparents, Dr. Albert Sidney Goss, Jr.; and Stephen Henderson Jr. and Gloria VanSandt Henderson.
Kimberly is survived by her beloved...
Clara "Louise" James Hyers
May 18, 2025
Clara “Louise” James Hyers. 87, died peacefully on May 18, 2025.
A Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at 1:00 PM at Athens First Presbyterian Church. A reception will follow at the Church.
Louise earned two degrees from the University of Georgia: a BSHE in Home Economics Education in 1959 and an MHE in Housing and Management in 1969....
Gerald "Jerry" William Mader, Jr.
May 17, 2025
Gerald “Jerry” William Mader, Jr.
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Gerald “Jerry” William Mader, Jr., age 60, who left us on May 17, 2025. A devoted husband, father, son, and friend, Jerry’s kindness, laughter, and love touched all who knew him.
Born September 4, 1964, in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, Jerry was the beloved son of Lois Ann Mader of...