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Kathryn Eleanor Pennington
Jul 5, 2026
Artist, musician, wordsmith, and teacher Kathryn Eleanor (Causey) Pennington, age 96, passed away on July 5, 2026.
In her lifetime, Eleanor lived in a variety of places. She was born in 1930 in Macon, Georgia–a place she loved for its Southern charm. She graduated from the Macon Hospital School of Nursing in 1954, and from Greenville College in Greenville, Illinois in...
Cynthia Roberts
Jul 5, 2026
Cynthia (Cindy) Haygood Roberts, 72, of Watkinsville passed away on July 5, 2026. Born on December 7, 1953, she was the daughter of the late Emerson Haygood and Joan Reynolds Haygood.
Cindy was a devoted Mama and proud Gramma who found her greatest happiness in being with her family. She treasured holiday gatherings, family game nights, and cheering on the Georgia...
James Anthony Carney
Jul 5, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of James Anthony Carney, 70, of Lavonia, Georgia, who passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2026.
Born on January 5, 1956, in Gainesville, Georgia, James was a hardworking, humble man whose greatest joy in life was his family. Throughout his career as a truck driver, he worked tirelessly to provide for...
Linda Winslett Harrison
Jul 5, 2026
Linda Winslett Harrison went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday July 5th at her home. She was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Dorothy Winslett. Linda is survived by her husband Henry Ronald Harrison and were married almost 56 years. She is also survived by her daughter, Lori Harrison Gilley and husband Brian Gilley, 3 granddaughters,...
Brenda Faye Fitzpatrick
Jul 4, 2026
Brenda Faye (Campbell) Fitzpatrick peacefully went to be with her Lord on Saturday, July 4, 2026. Brenda was a faithful servant of the Lord who trusted Him through her final breath as she fought a courageous battle with cancer. She was a talented pianist and a faithful prayer warrior for many. After growing up in Colbert, Georgia, she graduated from...
William Terry Wilkinson
Jul 2, 2026
William Terry Wilkinson, 72, husband of 41 years to Rhonda Pruitt Wilkinson, died on July 2, 2026.
Born in Atlanta, GA on April 2, 1954, he was the eldest son of the late Albert Mims Wilkinson, Jr. and Edythe Bush Wilkinson and bother to the late James Byron Alexander. Terry was a computer programmer who had worked at the University of...
Rowdy Jack Thomas Williams
Jul 2, 2026
With hearts full of both tenderness and sorrow, we gather to remember and celebrate the immeasurable light that was Rowdy Jack Thomas Williams, whose joyful spirit brightened the world from July 18, 2023, to July 2, 2026.
Though Rowdy’s time with us was achingly brief, each moment he gave was vibrant, pure, and unforgettable. With wide-eyed wonder, Rowdy brought laughter and...
Louie Eugene Misenhamer, III
Jul 1, 2026
Louie Eugene “Gene” Misenhamer, III, 72, of Bishop, GA, died on July 1, 2026.
Born in Cornelia, GA, Gene was the son of the late Louie Eugene “Mickey” Misenhamer and Elizabeth Patrick Misenhamer and brother to the late Patricia Parsons. He received his BA from Georgia State and retired from Athens Regional as the Engineering Superintendent and Fire Marshall after 40...
Clifford McGaughey
Jun 30, 2026
Clifford Holmes McGaughey Jr., 85, of Snows Mill Road, Monroe, died at home on June 30, 2026.
A memorial service will be held Sunday, July 26, at 2 p.m. at Bethel Baptist Church, 999 Bethel Church Road, Monroe, Ga., with reception to follow in the church fellowship hall.
He was born March 28, 1941, the son of Clifford Holmes McGaughey Sr. and...
Ronald Ray Rader
Jun 30, 2026
Ronald Ray Rader, born July 4, 1931, in Brunswick, Nebraska, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2026, in Athens, Georgia, just four days before reaching his 95th birthday. Ronald's long and well-lived life was a testament to his enduring values and steadfast commitment to those he loved.
A devoted husband, Ronald is survived by his beloved wife, Zhanna Rader, whose partnership...
Michael Paul Fletcher
Jun 30, 2026
Michael Paul Fletcher, 46, died June 30, 2026.
A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, July 5, 2026 at 6:00PM at the families residence. This will be a casual outdoor gathering. Please come as you are. All are welcome.
Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, EAST, is in charge of arrangements.
Vivian Posey
Jun 30, 2026
Laura Vivian McMeans Posey, 99, of Watkinsville, Georgia passed away peacefully in her home on June 30th, 2026. Vivian was born on August 9, 1926, in Stockdale, Texas to Murl and Annie McMeans.
Vivian was born a Texan but has lived most of her adult live in Athens, Georgia. Her husband Wyatt coached football at the University of Georgia so she...
Walter James Williams
Jun 29, 2026
Walter James Williams, 87, died on June 29, 2026.
Born in Oglethorpe County, GA, he was the son of the late James Asbery Williams and Susie Mae Perry Williams. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Jeanette Williams and second wife Patricia Williams; sisters: Sally Sorrow and Mary Wray and brother in law, Chester Greeson. Mr. Williams served...
Teresa Kathryn Moon
Jun 27, 2026
Teresa Kathryn "Kathy" Moon, of Athens, Georgia, passed away peacefully on June 27th, 2026.
Kathy was preceded in death by her parents, Vivian J. Bradberry and Curtis Bradberry, and her brother, Mike Bradberry.
She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Melvin Moon Jr.; her daughters, Nikki Moon Anderson and her husband, Dr. Christopher Anderson, of Waleska, Georgia, and Melissa Moon...
John R. Haley, Sr.
Jun 26, 2026
John Raymond Haley Sr., 76, of Oconee County, GA, wentto be with his Lord on June 26, 2026. His final days were spentsurrounded by his wife, children, grandchildren and siblings.They enjoyed hours of talking, laughing at “dad jokes”, sharingfavorite memories, and giving lots of hugs. Everyone agreedthat one of their favorite memories was the Alaskan cruise withall the children and...
Sachio Jonas Leath Goodie
Jun 26, 2026
Sachio Goodie passed away June 26, 2026, aged 24, following a year-long experience with cancer, brought on by a lifelong experience with neurofibromatosis type 1.
A funeral service will be held Sunday, June 28, 2026, at 10:00am at Congregation Children of Israel, 115 Dudley Drive in Athens. All are welcome.
As a child growing up in Athens, Georgia, Sachio was exuberant, with...
Steven Franklin Abney
Jun 25, 2026
Steven Franklin “Frank” Abney, 60, of Dahlonega, GA, passed away surrounded by his family on June 25th, 2026 after a 3 year battle with cancer.
Frank was born January 29th, 1966 to Sherrill and Kay Abney in Athens, GA. Frank graduated from Valdosta High School in 1984, where he was captain of a state championship winning football team. In 1989, he...
Betty Pritchett Dawson
Jun 24, 2026
Betty Pritchett Dawson of Watkinsville died peacefully June 24, 2026. She lived and loved for almost a decade after her Alzheimer’s diagnosis.
Betty Jean Pritchett Dawson was born July 18, 1940, in Oconee County. She was the daughter of William L. “Bill” Pritchett and Gladys Bradshaw Pritchett, who predeceased her. She was a 1958 graduate of Oconee County High School and...
Gary Eugene "Pete" Frey
Jun 23, 2026
Gary Eugene "Pete" Frey, age 86, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of June 23, 2026.
Pete, as he was known to his friends in the state of Georgia, was a man of many hobbies. He loved racing, both dirt track and Nascar: he loved Braves baseball and the Georgia Bulldogs; he loved Sunday morning Gospel and he loved...
Walter Lee Brooks, Sr.
Jun 21, 2026
Walter Lee Brooks, Sr., 97, died Sunday, June 21, 2026.
Born January 3, 1929, Walter was a son of the late Eunice and Frank Brooks and was also preceded in death by his wife, Betty Joyce Thurmond Brooks in 2024.
Walter lived most of this life in the Athens area and was the founder and longtime operator of Auto Glass Center. He...
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