OBITUARIES

Aug 29, 2026

Ronald Roy “Ronnie” Jones, 79, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2026, at his home in Athens, GA, with his wife of 45 years, June, by his side.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Chester Jones and Jeannie Au Claire Jones, and three brothers; Robbie Jones, Rusty Jones and Randy Jones.

He is survived by his wife, June Heard, daughter,...

Aug 28, 2026

Born November 10, 1955, Carol was the daughter of the late James and Evelyn Strickland of Winterville, and was also preceded in death by her brother, Stacy Strickland

A faithful and loving wife, Carol is survived by her husband of 53 years, Tim; sons, Bryan Hale (Shawna), Matt Hale (Heather), Mike Hale (Meilian) and daughter Kellie Hale; 15 wonderful grandchildren and...

Aug 26, 2026

Linda “Nina” Ulery, age 76, of Cleveland, Georgia, peacefully passed in Athens, Georgia, on the morning of August 26, 2026, having last smiled and kissed her youngest granddaughter just hours before her passing.

Born in Albany, New York, to her loving parents, Linda was the first of four children born to the late Janet Smith and Harry Raymond Littler. The family...

Aug 25, 2026

Dr. Thomas Gower Latimer died August 25, 2026, at the age of 89. He was born in Vidalia, Georgia in December 1936, the son of Rev. and Mrs. Gower Latimer (Reba).

He loved most his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. His Christian faith and active participation in local churches were the core of who he was as a human being. His...

Aug 23, 2026

Aug 23, 2026

Roland “Dock” Dockery died August 23, 2026. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Sandra Bond Dockery; grandson, Brentlee “DJ” Craig; and several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Melissa Dockery Craig.

Born in Jackson County, GA to J.W. Dockery and Julia Bowen Dockery, he was the youngest of nine. His family moved to...

Aug 21, 2026

Jason Warren Brown passed away on August 21, 2026, leaving behind a life that was full of hard work, determination, adventure, and, above all else, love for his family.

Jason was born on December 24,1974, to Jack and Glenda Brown. He was the first child in a close-knit family, followed three years later by his sister, Kelly. Jason spent his life...

Aug 21, 2026

Clarke Autrey Bennett, 82, of Piedmont Road, Hull, passed away on Friday, August 21, 2026, at Comer Health & Rehabilitation.

Mr. Bennett was born in Washington, Georgia and was a native of Madison County. He was the son of the late Grady Emerson and Lois Stansell Bennett.

Mr. Bennett proudly served in the U.S. Air Force at a young age, and he...

Aug 21, 2026

Joann T. Escoe, 94, wife of 68 years to the late Irvin R Escoe, died on August 21, 2026.

She was a retired nurse. She is survived by her two sons and daughters-in-law, Gary and Mary Escoe of Cumming, Georgia, and Michael and Alanda Escoe of Watkinsville, Georgia, six grandchildren and their spouses and several great grandchildren, and serval great-great grandchildren.

A...

Aug 20, 2026

Linda J. “Dodi” Still, 78, of Statham, Georgia, passed away on August 20, 2026 after a short but hard fight with cancer. Born in Nashville, Tennessee, on January 14, 1948.

Linda was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She was happily married to her beloved husband, Quinton Still, for nearly 52 years. Together, they built a life rooted in love,...

Aug 18, 2026

Glen Holbert Graves, 58, of Statham, GA passed away on August 18th, 2026. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Julie Proctor Graves, and their daughter Delaney Graves (Devyn Cloninger).

He grew up in Medina, TN. He was a graduate of Northside High School in 1985 and The University of Memphis with his Bachelor’s degree in Finance in 1989....

Aug 18, 2026

Carole Barrett Ferguson, 83, died August 18, 2026.

Born in Athens, she was a daughter of the late Coile and Willie Mae Roberts Barrett, widow of Larry Ferguson and was also preceded in death by her brother, W.C. Barrett, sister, Betty O’Kelley and nephew, Michael O’Kelley. Carole was a lifelong resident of this area and was retired from the University of...

Aug 16, 2026

Myrtis Savage Roberts, 97, wife of the late William Hoyt Roberts, died on Sunday, August 16, 2026.

Born in Athens, GA, she was the daughter of the late Harrison and Montine Scoggins Savage and was also preceded in death by nine brothers and sisters. She retired from Chicopee Cloth Mill and was a longtime member of Word of Life Church in...

Aug 15, 2026

On August 15, 2026, William Walter “Bill” Maywhort passed away peacefully in Athens, Georgia.

Bill was born on July 18, 1946, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His family moved to Chattanooga, Tennessee, shortly afterward, and there, he grew up among the tall trees and kudzu of Missionary Ridge. He attended McCallie School, where his mother was the librarian. Following his high school graduation...

Aug 15, 2026

Full obituary details for Mr. Wilcher will be announced.

Aug 13, 2026

Jo Ann York, 88, of Lexington, GA, passed away peacefully on Thursday evening, August 13, 2026.

A native of Oglethorpe County, Jo Ann was a daughter of the late Joseph D. and Maggie Lee Paul. She was an Oglethorpe County School bus driver for 25 years and was a lifelong member of Clouds Creek Baptist Church.

Jo Ann was preceded in death...

Aug 12, 2026

Robert “Bob” Lafferty, 83, passed away on August 12, 2026 at home after a brief illness. 

Bob was born January 18, 1943 in Hutchinson, KS to Harold and Opal Lafferty. He attended Windom High School, then Emporia State University. He worked in sales for Coleman, then Lennox, living in Arizona then settling in Georgia. He took early retirement due to a...

Aug 12, 2026

Albert Lawrence Hromalik, Sr., a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and cherished member of the Blakely, GA community, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 12th, 2026, at the age of 91. Born on December 19th, 1934, in Johnson City, New York, Albert lived a life full of love, dedication, and service.

Albert was a devoted family man, preceded in death by his...

Aug 11, 2026

Becki Peterson, 83, of Watkinsville, passed away peacefully on August 11, 2026. Born on November 19, 1942, she was the daughter of the late W.N. Phillips and Ruenelle Woods Phillips of Oak Park Georgia.

Becki lit up every room with her big smile and contagious laughter. She had a special spark that she shared throughout her 34 years as a special...

Aug 10, 2026

Evelyn Joyce Griffiths Harrison was received into her Lord and Savior’s arms on Monday, August 10, 2026, surrounded by her family.

She wore many hats during her lifetime, but her favorites were Mama and Ganma. She loved her Lord, her family and her friends and her church with her whole heart and she was loved by so many.

Evelyn was born January...