Sep 5, 2025

Linda Ann Johnson Harper, 83, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 5, 2025 following a long illness. She was in the comfort of her home in Danielsville and was surrounded by loved ones.

Linda was born in Athens, Georgia on December 17, 1941 to Cora Bradley and Dillard Moss Johnson. She happily grew up in their home on Calhoun Drive. She...

Sep 5, 2025

It is with deep sorrow and loving remembrance that we announce the passing of Emory Nelson Smith, a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, who passed peacefully on September 5th at the age of 78 after a courageous battle with multiple cancers. He passed at home on the land he cherished, surrounded by the love of this family.

He would spend his...

Sep 5, 2025

Emily Jane Harper, cherished wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 5, 2025 at the age of 78.

Born in South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late George Lander and Ethel Yeargin Poore. Emily was a wonderful mother to many, not just her own children. She and her husband were very active in their...

Sep 5, 2025

Sep 4, 2025

Margaret Elizabeth Williamson, a long-term resident of Martin, Georgia and a recent resident of Avery Village Assisted Living in Winterville, Georgia died on September 4, 2025. She was originally from Hartwell, Georgia.

She retired from Sears Roebuck after working 45 years in their customer service department. There she met her sweetheart, Tom Williamson, and would have celebrated 48 years of marriage...

Sep 4, 2025

Benjamin Joseph “B.J.” Ivie, 48, died September 4, 2025.

Born December 28, 1976, he was a son of Ronnie and Teresa Ivie. B.J. was an avid outdoorsman and especially enjoyed hunting and fishing. Most of his life he was a building contractor but also enjoyed his time farming and landscaping. He was a dedicated member and former deacon of High Shoals...

Sep 3, 2025

Jon Stephen Spencer, 77, of Statham, Georgia, went to be with the Lord on September 3, 2025. He was born on January 29, 1948 in Roswell, New Mexico to the late Donald “Cotton” Earl Spencer and Betty Jean Bloome Spencer. Jon grew up a military brat but sources say he may have moved frequently to prevent being discovered as an...

Sep 2, 2025

Marion Kinney Bowden Wilmont, 90, past away peacefully at Brookside of Commerce on September 2, 2025.

Born in Habersham County, GA, she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Bertha Lawson Kinney. Mrs. Wilmont was the mother of the late Sixleth Rainmaker and was also preceded in death by her first husband, Loyd William Bowden and her second husband, Johnie...

Sep 2, 2025

Richard "Dick" Erwin Coe, 94, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2025. He was born on July 27, 1931, in Scriba, New York, to the late Erwin and Gladys Coe. He spent much of his life in the Oswego area before moving to Camden, New York, in 1956, where he made his home for nearly seven decades.

Richard proudly served his...

Sep 2, 2025

Betty Glenda Cunningham, age 78, of Oglethorpe County, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2025. She was the daughter of the late James David Barnett and Roberta Mary (Byrnes) Barnett of Oconee County.

Glenda was a beloved and selfless mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She had a talent and passion for tending and nurturing plants; in years past her porch and yard...

Sep 2, 2025

Kenneth Ray Fowler, 62, of Danielsville, passed away on September 2, 2025 at his residence.Mr. Fowler was born to the late Johnny Fowler and Virginia Holmes Fowler of Winder. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, John John Fowler, Raymond Fowler and Jerry Fowler and his sister, Elizabeth Fowler Robinson.Mr. Fowler is survived by...

Sep 2, 2025

Ann Avera Whittemore

Raised in Oglethorpe, GA, she was one of ten children born to Thomas Binion Avera and Ruth Webb Avera. Growing up, she was a member of the Oglethorpe Baptist Church in Macon County. In 1962, she graduated from Reynolds High School and later attended Massey Business College in Atlanta.

In Atlanta, she worked for C&S Bank where she met...

Aug 31, 2025

Robert Edward “Bobby” Carr, 85, of Athens, Georgia, passed away on August 31, 2025, after a long battle with dementia.

Bobby was born on May 21, 1940, in Covington, Kentucky, and grew up in the heart of the Bluegrass State. Horses were always part of his life, and he spent more than 40 years in the thoroughbred world—galloping at racetracks and...

Aug 31, 2025

Antoinette Wilkerson Watts of Athens, Ga died peacefully on August 31, 2025. She was born May 4, 1945 in Talladega, Alabama to Thomas Eugene and Anna Marshall Clapp Wilkerson and grew up in Troy, Alabama. After graduating from Charles Henderson High School, and attending the University of Alabama, she was a long-time resident of Atlanta, working at the Coca-Cola Company...

Aug 31, 2025

Lavinia June (Shields) McCann, 98 of Athens Georgia, passed away peacefully at her home on August 31, 2025

She was born on June 23, 1927, in Laurelvale, a village of County Armagh, Northern Ireland, to William Samuel Shields and Anne Jane (McNally) Shields. As a teen June played field hockey and was a member of the drama club. She was also...

Aug 31, 2025

May the record show… This is NOT an obituary…

This is a tall tale of a Georgia Sportsman.

Fain Slaughter “Jr.,” despite being an Athens Ga. native, was born in Decatur, Ga. in 1934. He took great pride in growing up on Milledge Cir. when the “Y” was on Lumpkin and The Varsity was on the corner of College & Broad. Fain...

Aug 30, 2025

Linda C. Smith, age 73 of Colbert, Georgia, passed away on August 30, 2025. She was born on November 15, 1951 in Aguilar, CO. to the late Ignacio and Carmelita Cruz.

Linda was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, known for her kindness, compassion and for being loved by all.

Linda is preceded in death by her loving husband of over 50...

Aug 30, 2025

Yvonia Bates Threlkeld, 88 of Comer, GA passed away August 30, 2025. She was the daughter of the late T.C. & Irene Bates of Comer, GA. Along with her parents, she is also preceded in death by a brother Harold Bates. She was a member of New Hope Presbyterian Church and the Adult Sunday School teacher for many years. She...

Aug 30, 2025

Martha Ann Hines, 87, of Winterville passed away on August 30, 2025. Born on August 29, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Stonewall Strickland and Nellie Mae Barber Strickland.

Ann was a long-time member of Winterville United Methodist Church. She was a long-time member of Happy Squares, a square-dancing club in Athens.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded...

Aug 30, 2025

Craig Anthony Burnett, born on September 14, 1994, in McDonough, Georgia, passed away peacefully at his residence in Winder, Georgia, on August 30, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Craig dedicated his professional life to serving others as a funeral director and embalmer. He provided compassionate care and support to families during their times of loss, ensuring that each loved...