OBITUARIES

May 10, 2025

Betty M. Hayes, 92, of Watkinsville, GA, passed away May 10, 2025. A native of Oconee County, Mrs. Hayes was born November 20, 1932, and daughter of the late, D.F. & Ena Marshall. She is also preceded by her husband, Donald Hayes; brother, Leroy Marshall; sisters, Jackie Bell, Sandy Newborn.Survivors include her sons: Donnie (Deby), David (Tammie); daughter: Terri (James);...

May 9, 2025

Eddie Keith Stroud, a beloved husband, father, and friend passed away at the age of 68 on May 9,2025 after a long and brave battle with dementia. Eddie was born July 12, 1956 in Stephens County and grew up in Habersham County. Eddie was a kind soul who was loved by all who met him. He tackled life with a...

May 8, 2025

Ralph Allen Wolfe, age 92, of Bogart, Georgia passed away Thursday, May 8, 2025. He was born January 27, 1933, in Akron, Ohio, son of the late Nettie and Christian Wolfe. Ralph was preceded in death by his siblings Dow, Bill, Charlie, Beverly, and Clifford, and his first wife Betty Wolfe, his second wife Jerry Wolfe and son David Wolfe....

May 8, 2025

Jane Carol Light, 73, of Watkinsville, Georgia went to her heavenly home with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 8th, 2025 surrounded by family.



Jane was born on September 18th, 1951 in Newark, New Jersey and grew up in Florham Park, New Jersey as one of five children to Edgar and Margaret Bennett.



Jane began her career in nursing as...

May 8, 2025

May 7, 2025

Peggy “Susan” Spratling

July 22, 1946 - May 7, 2025

Susan was born near Tifton, Georgia to Billy and Mattie Sumner. The youngest of nine children, she was especially close to her mother. After graduating from Tift County High School and working for a brief time in Tifton, she and her mother decided to move to Atlanta.

In 1968, she met a young...

May 7, 2025

William E. Crawford (Bill), passed peacefully in the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Athens, Ga. He was surrounded by loving friend and family.

Bill was born in Toms River, NJ on October 9, 1956, he was 68 years old. Bill loved all things with a motor, he retired from the Auto Industry, as...

May 7, 2025

Gary Oliver Pitman, 84 of Danielsville, reunited with his loving wife of 52 years Mary Ross Pitman in heaven on May 7th, 2025. Born November 9, 1940, in Hoschton, Georgia, he was the son of the late Edward Eugene and Onie Kilgore Pitman.

Gary honorably and proudly served in the U.S. Army as a MP from 1963-1965 and retired from the...

May 7, 2025

Mary Ann Doster, 92, of Athens, Georgia, passed peacefully on May 7, 2025. Born July 13, 1932, Mary Ann was the heart of her family and a faithful servant of the Lord throughout her life.

A devoted member of Prince Avenue Baptist Church for over 60 years, Mary Ann’s life was a shining reflection of her deep faith. Her love for...

May 6, 2025

Mr. Hewatt Loyd Fleming, 88, of Poss Road, Danielsville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 6, 2025.

Hewatt was born in Bowman, Georgia on June 2, 1936. He was a son of the late Austin Loyd Fleming and Lucy Vercelle Moon Fleming. Mr. Fleming was a Deacon of Mount Zion Primitive Baptist Church in Athens. He retired from the United States...

May 6, 2025

Dr. Phillip Michael “Mike” Allred of Bishop, GA, passed away on May 6, 2025. He was born on November 28, 1951, in Toccoa, Georgia to the late Larry Phillip and Louise (Brown) Allred. He is survived by his wife Debra Allred; daughter Katie M. Phillips (Jeremy); son Robert P. Allred (Bekah); grandsons Jare, Jase, and Jed Phillips; Sister Bobbie Jo...

May 6, 2025

Jay Michael Lenore, 72, of Athens, GA died on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. Jay was born in Alhambra, California, to John and Dorothy Lenore on October 15, 1952.

Jay lived 67 of his 72 years in southern California. As a child growing up in an Italian family in Fontana, CA, Jay spent his time memorizing sports statistics and honing his skills...

May 5, 2025

James Jeral Wetzstein, 54, of Covington, GA, passed away on May 5, 2025. Jamie, born on December 9, 1970, in Fargo, North Dakota, was the son of Michael Wetzstein and the late Virginia Wetzstein.

Jamie loved his family and friends. He enjoyed camping and fishing with his family. He loved hiking, horseback riding, rafting, and generally all things outdoors and high...

May 5, 2025

Byron Stuart Lomas, 56, of Decatur, GA, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, May 5, 2025. He had been under hospice care at The Grove in Watkinsville, GA.

Byron was born in Atlanta, GA, at the former Georgia Baptist Hospital. He grew up in DeKalb County and attended Henderson High School before going on...

May 4, 2025

Deacon Joseph Ruberte passed away on Sunday, May 4, 2025. Born on March 20, 1945, in Ponce, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Guillermo Jose Ruberte and Luz Virginia Ruberte.

He was a deacon with the Archdiocese of Atlanta having served at El Centro Católico (a Spanish Mission of Holy Spirit Catholic Church) in Sandy Springs and Mary...

May 4, 2025

John Dixon Sr. passed away peacefully on May 4 at his beloved Oconee Springs Farm, surrounded by family and loved ones.

A man of principle, determination and vision, Mr. Dixon was a highly respected businessman, a steadfast husband, a proud father and grandfather, and a passionate wine connoisseur. Throughout his life, he led with strength, purpose and an unwavering commitment to...

May 4, 2025

On Sunday May 4th, 2025, Agnes Sorrow Norton (aka “Aggie”), passed away surrounded by her family.

Agnes was born May 8th, 1928. She was a few days shy of having her 97th birthday. She was preceded in death by her parents Lewis and Francis Sorrow, her husband of 60 years James “Tony” Norton, her brother Hugh “Jimbo” Sorrow and her son-in-law...

May 3, 2025

Raleigh Elliott passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 3 in Athens, GA, after a long battle with congestive heart failure. Though he lost this fight, he won the hearts of all the lives he touched during his life on this earth. His story is one of love, dedication, caring for others and giving his all to his family and friends....

May 1, 2025

Malcolm Earl Payne, 94 of Statham, GA, passed away May 1, 2025. He was the son of the late, Clarence Frank & Gladys Payne; also preceded by his sister, Evelyn Johnson and a brother, C. Clarence Payne, Jr.. Mr. Payne, loved doing crossword puzzles and watching his favorite TV shows. He was a retired from United States Air Force.

A graveside...

May 1, 2025

Margaret “Jenny” Jennifer Mingledorff-Johann, 56, passed away on May 1, 2025. Born on September 28, 1968, she was the daughter of the late Lewis Edward Mingledorff, Sr. and Mary Lou Draher Mingledorff.

Jenny was a caring, generous individual with an infectious smile that would light up any room. She was very family-oriented and well loved by friends and family. She spent...