OBITUARIES

Oct 23, 2026

Michael Todd Haagen, loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 23, 2026 at the age of 60.

Born in Athens, he was a son of the late James Milton Haagen and Ann Smith Haagen. Todd had a deep love for Broncos, enjoyed attending car shows, and was an avid hunter who treasured time spent outdoors....

Oct 22, 2026

Albert Quincy Hagan, Jr., 83, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2026 at his home after an extended illness.

Born in Savannah, GA, he was the son of the late Albert Quincy Hagan, Sr. and Dorris Horton Hagan. Mr. Hagan graduated from Athens High School in 1961, where he met his beloved wife, Linda Bailey Hagan. After high school, he joined...

Oct 21, 2026

Diane Kirby, a tireless advocate for animals, a devoted protector of her family, and a champion of the underdog, passed away peacefully on October 21, 2026. 

Diane was born in Toronto while her father, Edmond, was serving overseas with the Canadian military during World War II. Her mother, Doris, raised her until Edmond returned home five years later. Not long after...

Oct 19, 2026

Jimmy Daniel Wood, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on October 19, 2026, at the age of 76.

Danny shared 36 wonderful years of marriage with his loving wife, Cathy Wood, who was by his side throughout their life together. He worked as a truck driver for Pilgrim and proudly served in the Army Reserves.

Danny found happiness...

Oct 19, 2026

Thomas Lee Werth of Crawford, Georgia passed away on October 19, 2026, at the age of 79.

Born on October 2, 1947, in Wayland, New York. Tom was the son of the late Dale and Helen Werth. He was a graduate of Wayland Central School in Wayland, New York.

Tom proudly served in the United States Army and was a veteran of...

Oct 18, 2026

Barbara Lynn Witcher, 77, wife of 29 years to Richard Neil Witcher, died on Sunday, October 18, 2026.

Born in Rockingham, NC, she was the daughter of the late Richard Turner and Ila Mae Webster Turner and sister to the late Patricia Leachman, Gloria Campbell and Linda Minnish. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.

Survivors in addition to...

Oct 15, 2026

Patricia “Trish” Stuedemann, née Wiseman, of Comer, Georgia, passed away at her home on October 15, 2026, at the age of 77.

Trish was a true force of nature: tough, determined, independent, and extraordinarily generous. Born in Norman, Oklahoma, she grew up in an Army family and lived in a multitude of places both in the US and abroad.

At eleven, she...

Oct 15, 2026

Tobye Keith Payne Sr, a cherished husband, father, son, brother, and friend, passed away on October 15, 2026, at the age of 51, surrounded by the family he loved so dearly.

Born in Athens, Georgia, Tobye was the son of Robbie Erwin and the late Mike and Kay Parten. Tobye was a man with a big personality, a great sense of...

Oct 14, 2026

Oct 13, 2026

Susan Ellen Herda, a Buffalo, New York native, long-time California resident, and Athens, Georgia transplant, passed away on October 13, 2026, surrounded by her family. As with everything she did, Susan left us while doing the extraordinary and living her life to the fullest – while vacationing and visiting family in Scotland and Germany.

Of all the titles Susan held throughout...

Oct 13, 2026

Brenda Ann Johnson, 65, of Athens, GA passed away on October 13, 2026. She was the daughter of Richard Fairbank and the late Marlene Fairbank. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her stepmom, Mary Quam.

Along with her father, Brenda is survived by her two children: Darryl (April) Johnson and Megan (Robbie) King; her three grandchildren:...

Oct 13, 2026

Linda Johnson May, 67, of Winterville, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.

Born in Raleigh, North Carolina, she was a daughter of Florence Ellen Johnson and the late David Curtis Johnson. Linda found joy in life’s simple pleasures, including crocheting, cross-stitching, and painting pottery. She had a special love for hummingbirds and cherished spending time walking and enjoying the beauty...

Oct 12, 2026

Amanda (Mandy) Mears of Athens Georgia passed on 10/12/26. Daughter of the late Robert E Mears and Kiyoko Tsukiyama (still living). Survived by her husband Chris Bradley and two daughters Graham and Olivia Collins. 

A public celebration of life, announced at a later date.

In lieu of flowers We would like to ask that people donate to the Colorectal Cancer Alliance, https://colorectalcancer.org/

Lord...

Oct 11, 2026

Kathleen M. Embrick, 72, of Comer, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Anne Elizabeth Morgan and the late Douglas Blachly Morgan.

Kathleen grew up in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and later moved to Commerce, Georgia, where she married Charles Lee Embrick. They eventually moved to Lexington, Georgia, to raise their five children. Kathleen...

Oct 11, 2026

Enriqueta “Luli” de Guzmán, DVM, of Bishop passed away peacefully in her sleep on October 11, 2026. She was raised in Puerto Rico by the late Rafael M. de Guzman, MD, and Josefina Caballero alongside her siblings Rafael and Josefina, both surviving. She grew up among the beauty of the ocean waves, horses, and fellow Boricuas.

Luli came to the mainland...

Oct 11, 2026

Norma Harris Moore

Norma Harris Moore, age 88, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on October 11, 2026, following a brief battle with lung cancer.

After graduating from Southwest DeKalb High School, Norma married Edward Adair Moore, her husband of 59 years. She spent most of her life in Dunwoody, Georgia, where she built a life centered on family, friendship,...

Oct 10, 2026

Bonnie Mae Anderson of Athens, Georgia, died on October 10, 2026 at the age of 68, under the care of hospice at Pruitt Nursing Home. 

Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents, Dorothy and Jack Bridges; daughter, Laura Anderson; sisters, Ella Louise and Rebecca Ann.

Bonnie is survived by her daughter, Jennifer Byrd (Lisa Byrd); sister, Loretta Phillips (Darrell); grandchildren, Jessica...

Oct 10, 2026

Terri Marie Alewine, a native of Athens, Georgia, passed away on October 10, 2026, at the age of 56, surrounded by her family. 

Of all the titles Terri held throughout her life, none brought her more pride or joy than “Mimi.” Her children and grandchildren were truly the light of her life, her greatest blessings and her proudest accomplishments.

A true Georgia...

Oct 9, 2026

Geraldine Omie Griffin Smith, 84 of Comer, GA. Passed away Oct 9, 2026.

Geraldine was born in Banks County and a daughter of William Acie Sr. and Mary Griffin.

After graduating from Banks County she moved to Athens to attend Athens Business College. She then worked at Jacks Cookie Company and UGA Extension Service., It was in Athens that she met her...

Oct 9, 2026

Maria Dawn Smith, 51, passed away on October 9, 2026.

A native of Oconee County, Dawn was a daughter of Robert W. Westbrook of Hull and the late Maria Herlinda Westbrook. She was also preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Robert Westbrook and Jorene Westbrook and maternal grandparents, Silvino Guzman and Herlinda Leos-Guzman.

Dawn was a friendly and outgoing person who...