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Mary M Farr
Jan 31, 2026
Mary Margaret Farr, 84, of Athens, Georgia, died on January 31, 2026. The daughter of the late Dominic F. Mazza and Margaret P. Mazza (Gaffney), she was born on April 24, 1941 in Syracuse, New York. Mrs. Farr was preceded in death by her husband, James Earnest Farr; a sister, Marcella Manuel; and a niece, Nora Mazza. She is survived...
Paul Terry Stephenson
Jan 31, 2026
Paul Terry Stephenson, born on February 27, 1954, in Commerce, GA, passed away on January 31, 2026. He dedicated his life to farming and found great joy working on the land as well as sharing his knowledge with others. Terry was known for his love of family. He enjoyed turkey hunting and traveling, embracing the beauty and experiences life had...
Danielle Rene Wilcox
Jan 30, 2026
Danielle Rene’ Estepp Wilcox
Born August 28th, 1979 - January 30th, 2026
Danielle was born on a beautiful Tuesday morning 7:50 am to Debbie and Thomas Estepp & brother Craig.
She grew up in the Hills of West Virginia until the age of 6. After the age of 6 Lexington, Georgia was where she made her stamp, Oh’ boy did she ever make...
Andrea Swilley
Jan 29, 2026
Andrea Johnson Swilley, 57, of Athens, Georgia, passed away on January 29, 2026, after a brief illness.
She was born in Birmingham, Alabama on February 3, 1968, to the late Michael Bruce Johnson and Sue Parker Johnson.
Raised in Albany, Georgia, she graduated from Westover High School. She spent 2 years at Darton College where she served as President of the student...
Jerry Lee Crawford
Jan 29, 2026
Jerry Crawford died peacefully at St. Mary’s Highland Hills Village on January 29, 2026.
Jerry was born on September 27, 1939, in Commerce Georgia to Lewis Paul Crawford and Mildred Florene Bone Crawford. After graduating from Commerce High School, he attended Oxford College of Emory University.
Upon graduating from Emory University School of Dentistry, he briefly served in the Air Force. While...
Sally Louise Hozey
Jan 29, 2026
It is with deep sorrow that we announce Sally Louise Saxon Hozey, 79, passed away peacefully at her home in Colbert, GA on January 29, 2026. Mrs. Hozey was born October 16, 1946, in Elberton, GA, daughter of the late John Henry and Mary Helen Benton Saxon.
Driven by an enduring love of learning, Sally graduated from the University of Georgia...
Robert Daniel Kobylus
Jan 28, 2026
Bob Kobylus, 54, of Watkinsville, GA, went home to be with the Lord on January 28, 2026. A man of profound faith and kindness, Bob spent his life running toward crisis to help those in need.
Bob dedicated his life to service. From his early days as a firefighter in Avoca, PA, to his years with Marietta Fire and Athens-Clarke County...
Janelle Kitchens Higdon
Jan 28, 2026
Janelle Kitchens Higdon, 78, of Comer, passed away on January 28, 2026. Born on February 25, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Harris Kitchens and Marynell Walden Kitchens Black.
Janelle was a long-time member of Elder Baptist Church in Bishop, Ga and adored Pastor Carlton Shelton and her church family dearly. Her love for salvation was beyond any other...
Lizzie Mae Sims
Jan 27, 2026
Lizzie Sims, 88, of Watkinsville, passed away on January 27, 2026.
An Oglethorpe county native, she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Ellalouise Sims. In her free time, she enjoyed playing games, reading her bible and catching a good western on television; but nothing was more important than being with her beautiful family.
Survivors include her children Mary Stowers, Chris...
Joel Colquitt
Jan 26, 2026
Joel Colquitt, of Athens, passed away on January 26, 2026.
Born in Athens, GA, he was the son of the late Coile and Christine Colquitt. In his free time, he enjoyed working with his hands, days out on the boat, water skiing, camping at Moccasin Creek State Park and spending time with his friends, Warren and Eleanor Mason, David and Margie...
James Michael Minish
Jan 26, 2026
James Michael “Mike” Minish, 72, passed away on January 26, 2026.A native of Commerce, Georgia, he was the son of the late Willie Ruth Duncan Minish and James Otis Minish.
Mike proudly served his country in the United States Navy, retiring after twenty years of honorable service. He later retired from the United States Postal Service after fifteen years of dedicated...
Michael F. Adams
Jan 25, 2026
Michael F. Adams a loving husband, father, educator, public servant, and institutional leader who dedicated his life to the promotion of the individual through government, education, and the church died on January 25, 2026, at the age of 77.
Over a career spanning decades, Adams served with distinction in higher education, most notably as President of the University of Georgia, President...
Dwight LaRue "Bucky" Bliss, Jr.
Jan 23, 2026
Dwight LaRue (Bucky) Bliss, Jr. of Athens, GA passed on January 23, 2026. He was born on October 19, 1937, in Macon, GA to Dwight L. Bliss, Sr. and Gladys W. Bliss.
Bucky grew up in Savannah, GA where he graduated from Savannah High School, and attended Armstrong Junior College. He graduated from the University of Georgia where he was a...
Walter Glenn Cross
Jan 23, 2026
Walter Glenn Cross, 77, of Danielsville, Georgia, passed away on January 23, 2026. He was born on December 3, 1948, in Hartford, Alabama.
Glenn was preceded in death by his parents, Walter Shirley Cross and Ruby Brooks Cross; his sister, Nancy Cross Pridgen (Jimmy); his brother-in-law, Rodney Odom; and his beloved granddaughter, Charleston Ruby Cross.
He is survived by his devoted wife...
Beth Kelley Zorbanos
Jan 22, 2026
Beth Kelley Zorbanos passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on Thursday, January 22, 2026. She was born to Joan Harris Cook (mother) and Andrew Kelley (father) in Marietta, GA on February 4th, 1953.
She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and a caregiver to numerous family members and friends throughout her life. She was skilled at cooking...
Aurelia Drake Wood
Jan 21, 2026
Aurelia Wood, born July 16, 1951, and passed away peacefully on January 21, 2026. The daughter of the late John and Anne Drake. She was a long-time member of Tuckston United Methodist Church where she volunteered and worked in children's ministry and was a member of the Becomers Sunday school class. Aurelia was Director of children's ministry at Monroe First...
Stephen Pierce
Jan 21, 2026
Steve Pierce, age 66, passed away on January 21, 2026.
Born in Blackshear Georgia, he was the son of William Tracy Pierce and Yang Ming Pierce. In his free time Steve enjoyed getting outdoors and hiking to waterfalls with his wife and sometimes friends, travel, playing computer games, and reading. For many years he and Kathy were active in the Society...
William Gray Culpepper, Sr.
Jan 21, 2026
William Gray Culpepper, Sr., of Athens, GA died on January 21, 2026. Survivors include his son, William Gray Culpepper, Jr. Private services will be held. Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, EAST, Athens, GA is in charge of arrangements.
Robert Stokes Marable
Jan 20, 2026
Bob Marable
(Robert Stokes Marable)
May 11, 1934 – January 20, 2026
As family and friends mourn the passing of Bob and think about all the wonderful memories, he left us one more memory. This won’t surprise many of you because you know Bob loved to tell and write his stories-even his own obituary.
Bob passed away peacefully at Piedmont Athens Regional on Tuesday,...
Paul Douglas Hawkins
Jan 20, 2026
Paul Hawkins, 79, of Jefferson, passed away on January 20, 2026.
Born in Athens, GA, he was the son of the late J.T Hawkins and Clara Porterfield. In his free time, he enjoyed playing piano and guitar; but nothing was more important than being with his beautiful family, especially his granddaughters.
Survivors include his wife of 55 years Audrey Hawkins; sons, Andy...
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