Anna Carithers Thomason
Aug 16, 2025
Anna Carithers Thomason, 76, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully at home in Ila on August 16, 2025. Born on July 27, 1949, Anna lived a life filled with love for her family and friends.
During her career, Anna devoted her time and skills to C&S Bank. She enjoyed several years at home with her children before returning...
Guelda Vivian Peterson
Aug 16, 2025
Guelda Vivian “Dusty” Peterson, 85, died Saturday, August 16, 2025.
Born in Bowersville, GA, she was the daughter of the late Doyle Webster Hicks and Sadie Brown Hicks. In addition to her parents and husband, Dusty was preceded in death by her husband David William Peterson, son Brian K. Peterson, grandson, Jonathan Richard Peterson and siblings, Emma Hicks “Beanie” Christian, Ellis...
Christine Devereaux
Aug 16, 2025
Christine Barrett Devereaux, age 91, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2025, at her home with family by her side.
Born in Long County, GA, to James Barrett and Annie Fulton, Chris was the youngest of eight children. She graduated from Long County High School in 1952 and later from St. Joseph’s School of Nursing in Atlanta.
In 1956, she married Theron...
David Ray Tyner
Aug 15, 2025
David Ray Tyner, 73, passed away suddenly on Friday August 15, 2025 at Piedmont, Athens, Ga with his family at his side.
David was born on January 31, 1952 in Athens, Ga. to the late Hilda Brown Tyner and Garnett Harris Tyner. A lifelong resident of Madison County, he was a dedicated man to his home and family. He retired from...
Gloria Coile Peterman
Aug 15, 2025
Gloria Coile Peterman passed away on August 15th, 2025, at the age of 83, with her family at her side. Born on January 31, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Edmond D. Coile and Thelma Hall Coile of Crawford, GA. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and cherished friend to many. After graduating high school, she married...
Larry McLure
Aug 15, 2025
Larry G. McLure, 82, passed away surrounded by friends and family on August 15, 2025.
Larry was born in Inglewood, California on December 7, 1942. He grew up in Phenix City, AL and graduated from Jordan Vocational High School in 1960 in Columbus, GA, He also graduated from the University of Georgia with Bachelors and Masters Degrees in Music Education, and...
David Bruce Wilmot Sr.
Aug 14, 2025
David Bruce Wilmot Sr, 83, of Athens, GA passed away on August 14,2025. Born in Ohio, he was the son of the late Hardie Fae Wilmot and Frank Bruce Wilmot. David worked at Reliance Electric for 20 years. While at Reliance, David had the privilege of winding the first military Atomic Submarine motor. David then worked at Modern Body Shop...
Jonathan Parry King
Aug 14, 2025
Jonathan Parry King July 24, 1957–August 14, 2025
Jonathan Parry King, 68, of Watkinsville, Georgia, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2025.
Born on July 24, 1957, in Athens, Georgia, Jonathan was a graduate of Clarke Central High School (Class of 1975) and the University of Georgia, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in education in 1979. During his college years, he...
Walter Gary Larkins
Aug 13, 2025
Walter “Gary” Larkins, beloved teacher, coach, mentor and friend, died peacefully in Athens, Georgia on August 13, 2025. He was born in Waycross, Georgia to John and Dorothy Larkins on September 14, 1953. He was the middle child of three boys; John (the oldest) and Jeff (the youngest). They moved to Albany in 1963 and then on to Athens in...
Donald Lee Scarboro
Aug 13, 2025
Donald L. (Bucky) Scarboro, 82, passed on Wednesday August 13, 2025. Son of the late Glenn and Violet Scarboro.
He is survived by his devoted wife of 61 years Rosaline Vinson Scarboro, beloved daughter Susan and her husband David Mullee, treasured granddaughter Kana Mullee and younger sister, Glenda Odom of Athens.Bucky lived in Athens his entire life, was a proud Vietnam...
Bonnie Faye Paul
Aug 13, 2025
Bonnie Faye Luke Paul, 95, died August 13, 2025.
A native of Oconee County, GA, she was a daughter of the late Mamie House Luke and Hayes Luke and was the widow of Henry Lewis Paul. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Bonita Arlene Paul; sister, Jeanette Paul; and a grandson, Gregory Glenn Paul, Jr.
Mrs. Paul lived in...
James Edward Coleman, Jr.
Aug 13, 2025
James "Jim" Edward Coleman, Jr., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at the age of 89.
Born in Atlanta, he was a son of the late James Edward Coleman, Sr. and Sarah Jimmerson Coleman. He graduated from the University of Georgia in 1958. He was a member of the Red Coat Band. After working at First National Bank of...
Olan C. Miller
Aug 12, 2025
Olan Carl Miller passed away on August 12, 2025, at the age of 72, after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. Born on March 13, 1953 in Belwood, North Carolina, he was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who was committed to his Christian faith and service to others.
He held a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of...
Carol Garbin
Aug 11, 2025
Carol Nichols Garbin, age 88, passed away at her assisted living facility, The Landing, in Bogart, Georgia, on Monday, August 11, 2025. She was born on April 22, 1937, in Durham, North Carolina, to the late Dr. Rhodes Edmond and Margaret Elizabeth Nichols. After graduating from Saint Mary’s School in Raleigh, NC, in 1955, Carol attended the Women’s College in...
Eleanor Frances Salinsky
Aug 10, 2025
Eleanor Frances Farischon Salinsky, 84, died August 10, 2025.
A native of New York, Eleanor lived in the Athens area since 1974. She was the only child of the late Leo Farischon and Natalie Hines Farichson. Educated to be a lab technician, she worked with the USDA before staying home to raise her two daughters. Eleanor has been reunited with husband...
Dianne Hale Jordan
Aug 10, 2025
Dianne Hale Jordan died peacefully on August 10, 2025. She was 79.
Dianne was born on December 29, 1945, in Athens, Georgia, at Athens St. Mary's Hospital to Alberta and John Hale.
Dianne graduated from the last class of Woman's College of Georgia in Milledgeville (now known as Georgia College) where she served as yearbook editor. She taught elementary school in cities...
Guy Larkins
Aug 10, 2025
Dr. Amasa Guy Larkins of Danielsville, Georgia passed away at home on August 10, 2025, while surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Salt Lake City, Utah on October 09, 1937, the son of Margaret Ramage and Amasa Hamblin. He was later adopted by his stepfather Alton Larkins. He was preceded in death by his parents, his two...
Connie Jean DeLay
Aug 10, 2025
Connie Jean Delay, 62, passed into the arms of the Lord on August 10,2025. Known for her bright spirit and joyous laughter, she was beloved by all who knew her.
Born in Gainesville, Georgia to Claire Poole Blevins and Ted Blevins, Jr., she was sister to the late Paul Blevins. Connie grew up in the Piedmont area of Georgia but loved...
Virginia Quick Saxton
Aug 8, 2025
Virginia Quick Saxton, 70, of Danielsville, died on Friday, August 8, 2025.
Born in Germany, she was a daughter of Annalise Quick and the late Bill Quick. Virginia graduated from Kendrick High School in Columbus, Georgia. She loved thrifting, Lifetime movies and owning and riding both horses and Harley Davidson Motorcycles.
Survivors in addition to her mother include her husband, Donny Saxton;...
Maylin Burdison Ashe
Aug 6, 2025
Mrs. Maylin Burdison Ashe, 85, entered into the arms of her loving Savior on August 6,2025.
Mrs. Ashe was born in Huntington, WV to Dr. William Ronald Burdison and DorothyEastman Burdison on March 23, 1940.
From a young age, Mrs. Ashe had a great passion for education. After receiving her own degree in education from The University of Georgia, she remained in...