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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.
Jessie Ash Meyer
Mar 28, 2025
Jessie Ash Meyer, born March 16, 1935, of Arnoldsville, GA passed away on March 28, 2025, at the age of 90. The 10th and last child of the late Carl and Amanda Gilleland Ash, she was raised in Bishop, GA. She is predeceased by her brothers, Rufus Ash, Woodrow Ash, Ernest (Buck) Ash, Reverend James Ash, Donald Ash, and her...
Carlene Ingram Fields
Mar 28, 2025
Carlene Ingram Fields, 76, of Danielsville, died on Friday, March 28, 2025.
Born in Commerce, she was a daughter of the late Carl Edward Ingram and Allene Barrett Ingram. Carlene was a member of Trinity Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Acie Ray Fields; three sons, Anthony Ray Fields, Michael Todd Fields and Joshua Seth Fields; sisters, Marie Driver and Betty Carol...
Vivian Louise Gueth
Mar 27, 2025
Vivian Louise Gueth, born on May 10, 1941, in Comer, Georgia, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2025, in Watkinsville, Georgia. A devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Vivian leaves behind a legacy of love and compassion that will be cherished by all who knew her.
Vivian's caring nature led her to a fulfilling career as a Certified Nursing...
Amanda Jean Chapman
Mar 27, 2025
Amanda (Mandy) Jean Chapman, born on April 27, 1975, in Quantico, Virginia, passed away on March 27, 2025. She was a cherished member of her community, known for her dedicated work in medical transport, where she made a lasting impact on the lives of countless individuals with kindness and commitment to care.
Mandy leaves behind her beloved husband, Garry Wayne Chapman,...
Roger Peacock
Mar 26, 2025
Roger M. Peacock, 59, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2025, in Athens, Georgia. Born on May 12, 1965, in Miami, Florida, Roger lived a life defined by dedication, mentorship, and an unwavering passion for history and sports.
A proud graduate of Miami Palmetto Senior High School, Roger pursued his passion for history at the University of Florida, earning an associate’s...
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