Raleigh Bond Carey
Apr 23, 2025
Raleigh Bond Carey, 79, passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2025.
Raleigh, a native of Elbert County, was the son of the late Dewey Little and Ellene Martin Carey. He worked for Sunbeam Bread Company for 20 years and also worked with the 404 Union Pipeline Company until he retired. He was a huge sports fan loving the Georgia Bulldogs, Atlanta...
Margaret (Peggy) Keith Barnett
Apr 23, 2025
Margaret (Peggy) Keith Barnett, 93, of Athens, Georgia, died on April 23, 2025.
Peggy grew up in Amsterdam, Virginia, born there in 1931 to Leslie Clinton and Anne Brady Keith. She graduated from Fincastle High School, Averett College in Danville, Virginia, and the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. In 1955, Peggy married Paul Guerry Barnett, Jr. in Botetourt, Virginia.
She was...
William Crowe
Apr 22, 2025
William “Bill” Crowe, 91, of Athens, GA passed away in his home on April 22, 2025. He was with his family in his final days as well as his little dog “Daisy,” who has been his constant companion for 10 years.
Bill was the son of the late Lonnie Crowe and Frances Statham of Statham, Georgia, where he was born and...
Rhonda Gonnsen Young
Apr 22, 2025
Rhonda Gonnsen Young, 73, of Arnoldsville, GA was completely healed of all earthly struggles and began her eternally restored, joyful worship of Jesus Christ in heaven on April 22, 2025. The daughter of the late Paul Christian Gonnsen and Rhoda Violet (Simpson) Gonnsen, Rhonda was born in Ft. Walton Beach, Florida and spent significant parts of her childhood in Savannah,...
Henry Calhoun Maxey
Apr 22, 2025
Henry Calhoun Maxey, beloved daddy, papa, brother, uncle, and friend died peacefully and surrounded by his family on Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025.
Henry was the oldest of three children and was born on Tuesday, July 15th, 1941 at his family’s home in Eastville, Georgia. Being raised by a farming family, he learned at an early age about the importance of his...
Edward Dell Kenimer, Sr.
Apr 21, 2025
Edward Dell Kenimer, Sr., 96, of Watkinsville, Georgia, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2025.
A beloved husband, devoted father, and doting grandfather, Edward’s life was defined by love, wit, and unwavering dedication to his family. He was a steady presence, whose warmth, wisdom, and kindness touched the lives of all who knew him.
He was preceded in death by his beloved...
Walter L. King
Apr 21, 2025
Walter King, 59, passed away on April 21, 2025.
A lifetime resident of Madison and Oglethorpe County, Mr. King was an avid outdoorsman in the local area. He could often be found on or along the Broad River, catching catfish and tent camping. He enjoyed sharing his love for the outdoors with his friends and family, and he was known for...
Amanda Crawford
Apr 20, 2025
Amanda Ruff Crawford, 73, of Bogart passed away Sunday, April 20, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Charles William Ruff and Betty Thomason Ruff.
Amanda was born and raised in Elberton, Georgia. She grew up surrounded by strong faith in Jesus Christ and loving extended family. After graduating from Elbert County High School in 1969, she attended Georgia College.
Amanda...
George Yager
Apr 20, 2025
George Donald Yager, 88, of Winterville, GA died peacefully in his home on April 20, 2025. The son of the late Lonnie Ernest and Hattie Louise Yager, George spent his childhood in Moscow, TN.
Along with his parents, George is preceded in death by his wife Anne Yager of 58 years; sisters Eleanor Pruitt and Mary Womack; brother Ernest Yager; and...
Mark Herbert Floyd
Apr 19, 2025
MARK HERBERT FLOYD, 57, WAS CALLED AWAY TO BE WITH THE LORD ON SATURDAY, APRIL 19, 2025. HE WAS BORN IN ATHENS, GA, ON NOVEMBER 16, 1967. HE retired from CARRIER TRANSICOLD AND LATER STARTED UP SMALL TOWN NURSERY WITH HIS WIFE.
HE WAS PRECEDED IN DEATH BY HIS PARENTS, HERBERT HANEY AND SARAH GAYNELL FLOYD, AND HIS BROTHER, BOBBY H....
Larry Joe Morgan
Apr 18, 2025
Larry Joe Morgan, 80, of Watkinsville, GA died on April 20, 2025. The son of the late Joseph Allen and Thelma Morgan, Larry spent his childhood in Ashburn, GA.
Larry is preceded in death by his sister Peggie Powell and his cherished son, Sean Morgan. Larry is survived by his wife, Dell Morgan, his daughters Grace Morgan, Emily Morgan, Jorden Wiley...
Lorene Jones Christian
Apr 17, 2025
Lorene Jones Christian, 70, died April 17, 2025.
A native of Athens, GA, she was a daughter of the late Katharine Virginia Watson and Farris Adolphus Jones and was preceded in death by a brother, Harold Jones.
Funeral Services will be Monday, April 21, 2025, at 2:00 PM at the chapel of Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, EAST, with Rev. Ray Finger...
Michael Dennis Dixon
Apr 17, 2025
Michael Dennis Dixon, 57, died April 17, 2025.
A native of Oglethorpe Co., GA, he was a son of the late Bennie E. and Lillie Belle Towe and grandson of the late Sanford and Suelene Johnson.
A memorial service will be announced later.
Survivors include his life companion, Melissa Waldrop; children, Trinity Waldrop, Gavin Dixon, Michael Dixon, Dyllan Dow and Mazzy Dow (Jeremy)...
Jean Candace Stiff
Apr 17, 2025
On Thursday, April 17, 2025, Jean "Candy" Stiff, world traveler, devoted wife and mother, peacefully took her last breath at the age of 78.
Candy was born in Durham, NC, where she grew up, completed her education, and began her career. She embarked on a whirlwind European tour in 1972, which included her first encounter with a fellow traveler named Tom....
Edward E. McConnell
Apr 17, 2025
Edward Egon McConnell, 82, of Watkinsville, GA, passed away on April 17, 2025.
Born on August 6th in Cologne, Germany, Ed was the eldest son of his mother Maria. He grew up in New York City until he was drafted in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Ed was stationed in Thailand where he met Pattie, his wife of 55...
Ingrid A. Kirk
Apr 16, 2025
Ingrid Amanda Kirk, 93, wife of the late Hoyt Clark Kirk, died on April 16, 2025.
Ingrid Amanda (Klopfer) Kirk was born in Rendsburg, Germany on August 18, 1931. Ingrid was the oldest daughter of Otto Klopfer and Elise Butenschon Klopfer. Growing up, Ingrid wanted to be a model or movie star.
Ingrid married Hoyt Clark Kirk on February 14, 1954. The...
Leonard Melvin Sosbee
Apr 16, 2025
Leonard Melvin Sosbee, 80, husband of 62 years to Ann Meeler Sosbee, died on April 16, 2025. Born in Athens, GA he was the son of the late Roy C. Sosbee and Josie Davis Sosbee, brother to late Roy Lee Sosbee and great grandfather to the late Maddox Lee. Leonard was the owner and operator of Sosbee Electric for 47...
Ryan Thomas Canolty
Apr 15, 2025
In Loving Memory of Ryan Thomas Canolty---Ryan Thomas Canolty lived a life fueled by curiosity, brilliance, and compassion. Born in Sacramento, California in an unforgettable fashion - in a car enroute to the hospital - Ryan entered the world on November 28,1974 already on his own path, with a spirit of adventure that would define him throughout his life.
Ryan graduated...
Deborah Lynne Belote
Apr 15, 2025
Deborah Lynne Belote, 69, of Athens, passed away on April 15, 2025. Born on September 10, 1955, she was the daughter of the late Arthur Stigile and Jeanette Rigney Stigile.
Growing up, Deb was a daddy’s girl, spending her time with him watching WWE, playing card games and word games, interests she carried into her adulthood, and later did with her...
Bobby Swain Foster
Apr 14, 2025
Bobby Swain Foster, a gentle and kind-hearted soul, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 14, 2025, at the age of 88. Born on December 13, 1936, in Oglethorpe County, Georgia, Bobby spent his life spreading love and warmth to those around him. A resident of Winterville, Georgia, he was a simple man, deeply committed to his family and...