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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...
Michael Brent Rice
May 17, 2025
Michael Brent Rice, 85, of Athens, GA (formerly of Fairburn) passed on Saturday, May 17, 2025. He was born to John Allen Rice and Vernice Hettie Elliott Rice on November 17, 1939, in Atlanta, Georgia. He is survived by children Jamie Lee Roedig (Tim) and her brother, grandchildren Cort and Eve, his older brother Dennis Rice of Athens, nieces and...
Charleen Alicia Lindsey
May 17, 2025
Charleen Alicia Lindsey, 75, of Watkinsville, passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2025.
Born in Culver City, California, she was a daughter of the late Eugene Bottai and Eleanor Day Bottai. Mrs. Lindsey was a longtime caretaker and worked for more than 40 years at Emory University Hospital on the Cardiac Floor. She loved being outside and soaking up the sun.
Survivors include...
Ronnie Whitehead
May 17, 2025
Ronnie Whitehead, 59, husband of 38 years to Rhonda Young Whitehead died on Saturday, May 17, 2025. Born in Athens, GA he was the son of the late Joe Lewis Whitehead and Hazel Cheatam Whitehead. Ronnie was the owner of Ronnie Whitehead Trucking. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and always enjoyed telling a good story. Survivors in addition to his wife...
Theodore "Ted" Glynn Miller
May 15, 2025
Theodore “Ted” Miller, 41, passed away unexpectedly in Athens, GA, on May 15, 2025. His accidental death was tragic. He fell and hit his head. He did not regain consciousness.
Ted is survived by his parents Jeff and Maureen, of Athens, GA, and brother Nate (Nicole) of Miami,FL. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Vernon and Rosemary Miller and...
Ernest Stephen Hansford
May 15, 2025
Ernest Stephen Hansford, 76, of Watkinsville, Georgia, passed away on May 15, 2025.
Born to the late Ernest “Bubber” Hansford Jr. and Rosella Hansford, Steve was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and public servant. He was preceded in death by his brother, Sammy Hansford; grandson, Gus Smith; and his first wife, Bobbie Beach Hansford.
Steve honorably served in the United States Air...
Valeta Kate McDaniel
May 14, 2025
Valeta Kate McDaniel, or as most of us knew her — just “Kate, or Katie” 90, of Watkinsville, Georgia, transitioned peacefully on the morning of May 14, 2025, to be with the Lord and to be reunited with her beloved husband of 55 years, William Harmon “Mac” McDaniel, who preceded her in death in 2013.
Born on July 11, 1934, in...
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