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Donald Scott Truluck
Apr 11, 2025
Donald Scott Truluck, born March 26, 1966, in Athens, GA, passed away peacefully at his home in Brunswick, Georgia, on April 11, 2025. He proudly and honorably served in the US Army and then continued serving in the Army National Reserves while attending the University of Georgia, earning his Bachelor of Science in History—a field that fueled his passion as...
Maxwell Sidner, Jr.
Apr 9, 2025
Maxwell (Max) Sidner, Jr. Lt.Col. Ret. USAF, 93 of Athens, GA, passed peacefully into the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ during the early hours of Wednesday morning, April 9, 2025.
Max was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Joan Sidner, parents Maxwell Sidner, Sr. and H. Vivian (Scoby) Sidner of West Jefferson, Ohio, and sisters, Audrey (David)...
William Marvin Wilkins
Apr 8, 2025
William Marvin Wilkins, 66, of Winterville, Ga, passed away on April 8, 2025. He was the son of the late Gilbert E. Wilkins and Roberta Wilkins.
William is survived by his loving wife, Emily Stephens Wilkins; daughter: Jennifer Lynn Wilkins; grandchildren: Grace Cheyenne Wilkins and Tanner Lincoln Jacobs; and brother: Earl Wilkins.
A memorial service will be held at Sonlight Baptist Church,...
Debra Gail Finch
Apr 8, 2025
Debra Gail Finch, 66, of Lula, passed away on April 8, 2025. Born on September 29, 1958, she was the daughter of the late Billy Eugene Benson and Priscilla Benson Schaller.
Debra was a giving person who loved and cherished her family. You could often find her at the casino or scratching lottery tickets.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded...
Veronica Fiore
Apr 7, 2025
Veronica ‘Ronnie’ Virginia Fiore, age 81, passed away on April 7, 2025, due to complications from dementia at a assisted living senior facility in Winder, Georgia. She was born in Queens, New York, on September 1, 1943, and was one of three children born to the late Michael and Mary Taddeo.
Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by...
Fred Rowe Yount, Jr.
Apr 7, 2025
Fred Rowe Yount Jr., born September 28, 1936 in Lexington, N.C. went to be with his heavenly Father on April 7, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents Clara Elenora and Fred Rowe Yount and his loving wife of 48 years, Carol Starr Yount. He is survived by his sisters Martha Leonard of Lexington N.C.; Gail Younts of...
Josephine Jordan
Apr 6, 2025
Josephine "Jo" Huff Jordan, 90, of Athens passed away on April 6, 2025. Born on July 7, 1934, she was a native of Crawford, GA.
She was the daughter of the late J. Allen Huff, Sr. and Ruby Hood Huff. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, David C. Jordan, Jr.; brother, J. Allen Huff,...
Helen McGalliard
Apr 6, 2025
Helen McGalliard, 96, of Bogart, GA went to be with the Lord on April 6, 2025. Helen was born in Athens, GA and later resided in Bogart. She was the daughter of the late Pat Dillard and Lena Dillard. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her loving husband, Charles McGalliard; son in laws, Johnny Adkins and...
Pauline E. Maxey
Apr 6, 2025
Pauline Evans Maxey, age 81, of Clarke County, passed away on April 6, 2025. She was born on April 15th, 1943, in Jackson County, a daughter of the late Paul R. and Vivian O. Evans.
She is survived by her children & spouses: Richard & Patricia Maxey, Mitchell Maxey, Regina & Louie Bonner. She was the grandmother to Kristin, Shannon, Devon,...
Frances Bolton King
Apr 5, 2025
Frances Bolton Broach King passed away on April 5, 2025.
She was born August 15, 1925 in Atlanta, GA, the daughter of Raymond Charles and Helen Taylor Baumgartner Broach.
The family moved to Rome, GA in 1937 and she attended Neely School and she graduated from Girl’s High School. She then attended Tusculum College in Greenville, TN for one year and then...
Carol Eberhart Slay
Apr 2, 2025
Carol Eberhart Slay, aged 80, passed away on April 2, 2025, due to complications from dementia at the Oaks Nursing facility in Athens, Georgia. She was born in Anniston, Alabama, on March 21, 1945, and was one of six children born to the late Ida M. Burgess and Walter Eberhart.
She is preceded in death by her husband William ‘Bill’ Slay,...
Debra Elaine Wood Rhoden
Apr 2, 2025
Debra Elaine Wood Rhoden, 63, of Danielsville went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on April 2, 2025. She went peacefully in her sleep after her long health battle.
Debra was born on December 17, 1961, in Sumter, SC. She was the daughter of an Airforce and Navy Veteran, Charles Wood and his wife, Loretta Wood Tucker....
Eugenia "Gene" Inez Martin
Apr 2, 2025
Eugenia Inez Martin, lovingly known as "Gene," passed away peacefully on April 2, 2025, at the age of 97. Born on March 13, 1928, in Fitzgerald, Georgia, Gene was a cherished homemaker and dedicated housewife who made a profound impact on the lives of her family and community.
Gene's journey brought her to Watkinsville in 1963, where she and her husband...
Charlotte Denise Rogers
Apr 1, 2025
Charlotte Denise Rogers, born on September 13, 1957, in Athens, Georgia, gently left this world on April 1, 2025, leaving an enduring legacy of love, faith, and music. She brightened the lives of many as a dedicated evangelist and gospel singer alongside her beloved husband, Steve Rogers. Their heartfelt harmonies and shared passion for spreading the Gospel inspired countless individuals,...
Emily Anne Byrd Harris
Mar 31, 2025
Emily Anne Byrd Harris, 84, of Athens, Georgia, passed away on March 31, 2025, having been surrounded by loving family, friends, and the caring staffs of Arbor Terrace and Gentiva Hospice.
Emily was born October 5, 1940, in Kingstree, South Carolina, the daughter of Edward Dewey Byrd and Evelyn Yarborough Hughey Byrd. She played basketball at Kingstree High, where she was...
Randall Clarke Hicks
Mar 30, 2025
Randall C. Hicks, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away surrounded by his loving family on March 30th. A proud graduate of the University of Georgia, class of 1961, 1963, and 1966, Randall dedicated his life to education, teaching mathematics for 31 years at Valdosta State and 6 years at Lake-Sumter Community College. He is survived by his...
Evelyn Drawdy Stewart
Mar 30, 2025
Evelyn Drawdy Stewart, born August 10, 1938, passed away peacefully at her home in Athens, GA, on March 30, 2025, surrounded by family.
Born in Berrien County, GA, Evelyn was the daughter of Perry Moore Drawdy and Lena Clements Drawdy.
She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Donald Keiffer Stewart; her daughters, Angela Stewart DeLorme (Dean), Jayne Stewart Hunter (Larry),...
Sara N Sorrow
Mar 29, 2025
Sara N. Sorrow, 95 of Comer, GA, passed away March 29, 2025.
She was the daughter of the late Emory Gordon & Emily Booth and the widow of Henry Talmadge Sorrow. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Jerry Lewis Booth; grandson, William “Bill” Brittain; and stepdaughter, Linda Annete Brittain.
Sara was a longtime member and a Sunday School teacher...
Allen Crowell
Mar 29, 2025
Allen C. Crowell, a 25-year resident of Athens, Georgia, originally from Mobile, Alabama, died on March 29, 2025, after a valiant battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 87. He was a brilliant musician, witty, funny, a voracious reader, practical and passionate, stoic in his approach to daily life and world events, fiery and intense with a baton in his hand,...
Dorothy Anne Wasko
Mar 28, 2025
Dorothy Anne Wasko, age 100, died on March 28, 2025. Private services were held. Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, EAST, Athens, GA is in charge of arrangements.
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