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James Huerlan Russell
May 22, 2026
James Huerlan Russell, 88, of Comer, GA passed away peacefully in his sleep in the early morning hours on Friday, May 22, 2026. He was born on June 5, 1937, son of the late James Knox Russell and the late Lorena Nealy Carithers Russell.
He retired from the United States Air Force in 1977 after nearly 22 years of service as...
James Helm
May 22, 2026
James Edward Helm, age 89, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2026, after a long illness. Born on September 23, 1936, in Wideman, Arkansas, he was the eldest son of Ewell Baxter Helm and Ethel (Dalrymple) Helm. He is survived by his sisters, Betty (Bryan) Palmer and Brenda Helm. James is survived by his devoted wife, Judith Helm; his daughter,...
Patricia Joan Zucker
May 22, 2026
Patricia "Pat" Joan Zucker, 89, of Comer, passed away on May 22, 2026. Born on June 2, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Louis L. Roth and Winifred Bury Roth.
Pat enjoyed her lifelong career as a real-estate agent. In her spare time she loved to crochet and listen to old music.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded...
Doyle "Dot" Carter Shivar
May 22, 2026
Doyle “Dot” Carter Shivar went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 22, 2026. Dot was a follower of Jesus Christ and has now received the inheritance secured for her through the death and resurrection of her Savior and Lord. She was a member of the Prince Avenue Baptist Church. Even in the last few difficult years of...
Jerry "Mike" Michael Allen, Jr.
May 21, 2026
Jerry "Mike" Michael Allen, Jr., born on July 10, 1969, in Athens, Georgia, passed away on May 21, 2026, in Gainesville, Georgia. Mike was a cherished figure in the lives of many and will be profoundly missed by all who knew him.
Mike was the son of Jerry Michael Allen & Patsy Allen.
Mike devoted much of his life to supporting others,...
Jerry Kevin Guest
May 21, 2026
Jerry Kevin Guest, 50, of Athens, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 21, 2026.
Kevin was the only child of the late Jerry Guest and Evelyn Fortson Guest. Kevin worked for Guest Brick Cleaning and Caulking and later for Havertys. He enjoyed fishing, anything Marvel, and gaming with family and friends. Most of all, Kevin treasured the time he spent with...
Marion Lynn Johnson Rush
May 21, 2026
Marion Lynn Johnson Rush, born at Emory Hospital in Atlanta, GA on October 10, 1955, went home to be with the Lord at her residence on May 21, 2026, after a long bout of sickness.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William T. Johnson and Princine Rowland Johnson of Douglasville, GA. She married Charlie T. Rush on December 15,...
John William Pritchett, Jr.
May 21, 2026
John William Pritchett, Jr., affectionately known as Johnny, passed away on May 21, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of dedicated public service spanning five decades. Born on September 6, 1949, Johnny committed his life to the safety and well-being of his community through his distinguished career and civic leadership.
Johnny began his firefighting career in 1971 with the Athens Clarke County...
Catherine Graham McCannon
May 21, 2026
Catherine Graham McCannon passed away on May 21, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Howard and Emma Graham. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her loving husband, Harold McCannon and sisters Hazel McCannon, Sue Goodson, and Louise Thomason. Catherine loved spending time with her family. She was a long-time member of Hull Baptist...
Amelia Mize Williford
May 20, 2026
Amelia Mize Williford, 90, of Commerce, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 20, 2026.
Born in Royston, GA, she was a daughter of the late Roy Mize and Lucy Emma Pulliam Mize. Mrs.
Williford retired from the Clarke County School System as the School Dietitian and was known for her incredible cinnamon rolls. She was a longtime faithful member of lla Baptist...
Richard Thomas Hanlin
May 20, 2026
Dr. Richard Thomas Hanlin, beloved father, scholar, teacher, and internationally respected mycologist, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2026, at the age of 95.
Born on May 10, 1931, in Hammond, Indiana, Richard was the son of Arthur McKinley Hanlin and Mary Elizabeth (Hedges) Hanlin. At the age of four, his family moved to rural southwestern Michigan, where he developed a...
Judy Loray Balcomb
May 19, 2026
Judy Loray Balcomb, born October 11, 1942, in Dumas, Texas, passed peacefully on May 19, 2026, in Athens, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her parents, Horace Myrick and Eva Nell Myrick, and is survived by her loving husband, Skip Balcomb, with whom she shared 52 years of marriage.
Judy is also survived by her brother, Bryce Myrick and his...
Perry Hefner Wirt
May 18, 2026
Perry Wirt Hopkins, 82, of Monroe, Georgia, passed away on May 18, 2026, following an accidental fall. She was born in Puerto Rico and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. Perry was known for her kindness and strength, and her greatest joy was spending time with her family.
She enjoyed line dancing, Zumba, and senior fitness with her friends in Monroe. Perry was...
Malinda Morris Sartain
May 17, 2026
Malinda Morris Sartain, 79, died May 17, 2026.
A native and lifelong resident of Colbert, GA, she was a daughter of the late Hobson and Dorothy Palmer Morris. She was also preceded in death by her brother and sister-in-law, Ronnie and Janet Morris and a great grandchild, Greyson Duncan.
Funeral Services will be Friday, May 22, 2026, at 11:00 AM at the...
Anne Griffeth Sisk-Smith
May 17, 2026
Anne Griffeth Sisk-Smith passed away peacefully, leaving behind a life beautifully lived. She devoted herself wholeheartedly to owning and operating a poultry and cattle farm, work that was not just a livelihood but a true calling. She loved every part of farm life and took great pride in what she built.
That same dedication carried her through twenty years of service...
William Stephen Bachman Jr.
May 16, 2026
William Stephen “Steve” Bachman, Jr., 83, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2026, surrounded by the love of family and friends. Steve lived life to the fullest. He never missed an opportunity for a good story and a shared laugh, and was loved by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.
Born on November 18, 1942, in Connecticut, Steve was...
Edna Lee Hattaway
May 15, 2026
Edna Lee Dove Hattaway 88, daughter of the late, Charlie and Mattie Dove; also preceded in death by her husband, John Hattaway; also preceded by a daughter, Peggy Pulliam, and a grandson, Codee Hattaway, granddaughter, Alexis Hattaway, a sister, Bessie Lord, and brothers, Buck Dove, Ervin Dove, Wayne Dove, Shorty Dove, and Roy Dove.
Funeral services Thursday May 21, 2026 2:00...
Eric Russell Bond
May 14, 2026
Eric Russell Bond, 46, of Danielsville, passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
Born in Athens, he was the son of Larry Bond and Louise Fitzpatrick Bond. Eric was a graduate of Athens Technical College and worked for both Silgan and Resilux America as an Industrial Maintenance Technician. He loved animals and had a special passion for rescue animals. Eric was...
Chris John Holland
May 13, 2026
Chris John Holland, age 79, passed away May 13, 2026 in Athens, Georgia.
Born June 7, 1946 in Greeneville, Tennessee to Harry Lee and Irene Rhea Holland, Chris spent his early years in Baileyton, Tennessee before moving to Sarasota, Florida in 1959. It was there that he met the love of his life, Leigh Ann Limmer, in eleventh grade. A 1964...
Dr. James Leon Smith
May 13, 2026
Dr. James Leon Smith, son of Dykes C. Smith and Hassie W. Smith, died on May 13, 2026.
Funeral Services will be Sunday, May 17, 2026, at 3:00 PM at the chapel of Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, WEST. Interment will follow at Evergreen Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 1:30 PM until 3:00 PM at the funeral home.
He...
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