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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

May 13, 2025

May 12, 2025

Larry Bryant Potts, 87, of Bogart, GA passed away in his home on May 12, 2025. Born on October 23, 1937, son of the late Joseph Thomas Potts and Virgie Bryant Potts. Along with his parents and siblings, he is preceded in death by his daughter, Kimberly Potts Smith (Ricky).He is survived by his wife, Celeste Potts; daughters, Nancy Potts...

May 11, 2025

Polly Kathryn Jolly Nemeth passed away on May 11, 2025, of natural causes at Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center in Athens, GA. She was 83 years old.

Born on July 9, 1941, in Hiddenite, North Carolina, Kathryn was a beloved and devoted mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, cousin, niece, and friend. She graduated from Thomasville High School in Thomasville, NC in 1959,...

May 10, 2025

Baldomero Morales, 51, of Athens, GA passed away on Saturday May 10th, 2025. The son of Teresa Cardenas and the late Santiago Morales (January 2025).

After immigrating to America in his early teens, Baldomero set roots in Florida after graduating high school from California. It was there in Florida that he met his wife, Liliana Rueda Mendoza. It did not take...

May 10, 2025

John Clifton Childers, 75, of Danielsville, Georgia, passed away on May 10, 2025. Born in Florida, he was a longtime resident of Madison County and son of the late Eva Phinney. Although a quiet man, John was a man that fiercely loved his family.

John is survived by his loving wife, Sulinda Childers; children: Donyelle Childers and Trampes Childers; grandchildren: Landon...

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...