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Darlene Emma Thomas
Feb 14, 2026
Darlene Parham Thomas, 94, passed away February 14, 2026 at Comer Health and Rehabilitation. She was born at home in Comer GA on March 17, 1931 to Isham J. and Nella Bond Parham. Darlene was a lifelong member of Meadow Baptist Church and a native of Madison County. Having lived most of her life in the same home in Comer...
Scott Poole
Feb 13, 2026
Scott Poole, 63, of Stephens, passed away on February 13, 2026.
Born in Ann Arbor, Michigan, he was the son of the late Dale and Marilyn Poole. In his free time, he enjoyed hunting and fishing with his lab of fifteen years, Rebel and catching a good hockey or football game after a long day. Scott had a passion for working...
Jack Thompson O'Quinn Jr.
Feb 13, 2026
Jack Thompson O'Quinn Jr. was born on March 28, 1952. He passed away on February 13, 2026.
Jack loved his family and was an avid baseball fan. He loved watching his grandkids play sports, always cheering them on. Jack also had a great passion for the UGA Bulldogs and enjoyed supporting the team.
He is survived by his mother, Montine O'Quinn; his...
Richard Grant Burton
Feb 12, 2026
Richard Grant Burton, age 62, of Athens, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on February 12, 2026.
Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, Richard, known to many as "Ric," was the son of William Sewel Burton, Sr., and the late Joan Killian Burton.
Richard was a member of the Antioch Christian Church in Watkinsville, Georgia and served as a volunteer in their Jail Ministry....
Bonnie M Parten
Feb 12, 2026
Bonnie McCarty Parten, age 79, of Colbert, GA, went home to be with the Lord on February 12, 2026.
Bonnie was born on August 15, 1946 to Benny and Montez McCarty of Colbert, Georgia. She graduated from Madison County High School in 1964. After high school, she continued her education and went on to dedicate many faithful years of service as...
Jason Edward Hill
Feb 12, 2026
Jason Edward Hill
September 17, 1983 – February 12, 2026
Jason Edward Hill, age 42, passed away on February 12, 2026. Jason was known for his kind heart, quiet strength, and deep love for his family.
Jason was preceded in death by his grandfather, James Bullock, and his grandmother, Martha Bullock.
Jason leaves behind many who loved him dearly. On his mother’s side, he...
Kathy McCrary Harward
Feb 11, 2026
Kathy McCrary Harward, born on July 22, 1950, in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, passed away on February 11, 2026, in Athens, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her husband, David Harward, along with her parents, Fred McCrary and Aleene McCrary. Kathy will be remembered fondly by all who knew her.
Kathy had a deep love for sports. She was an avid...
Julia Ann Brooks
Feb 11, 2026
Julia Ann Brooks was born on January 14, 1963, in Athens, Georgia. She lived a life dedicated to caring for others through her work as a nurse. Julia passed away on February 11, 2026, in Elberton, Georgia. Julia is survived by her children, Bill (Danielle) Gaddis, Judy Gordon, Beth Burgess, Samantha (David) Zabinski, Emily Brooks, and Travis Brooks and her...
Samuel Frederick McLean
Feb 11, 2026
Samuel Frederick McLean of Athens gently departed this world on February 11, 2026, in his home in Watkinsville, Georgia. He was born in Athens, GA on November 15, 1951
A dedicated and cherished individual, Fred beautifully impacted the lives of those around him throughout his career and personal endeavors. Fred proudly owned McLean’s Refinishing Inc., where he applied his skills and...
Donald E. Harris
Feb 11, 2026
Colonel Donald Earl Harris lived a life defined not only by longevity, but by steadiness of purpose, brilliance of invention, and dedication to family. For 97 years his commitment to duty shaped everything he did—first as a son of rural Georgia, then as a husband and father, and for 30 years as an officer in the United States Air Force,...
Daisy Mae Williford
Feb 10, 2026
Daisy Mae Williford, born on June 27, 1938, in Georgia, passed away on February 10, 2026, in Stephens, GA. She was preceded in death by loving husband, Clyde Williford Sr., her father, Melon Arnold, and her mother, Roberta Arnold.
Daisy had a big heart and always wanted to help people. For many years, she worked as a caregiver, touching the lives...
William “Bill” P Flatt
Feb 9, 2026
William P. “Bill” Flatt, a jovial farm boy born during the Great Depression, esteemed researcher and philanthropist, passed away on Monday, February 9, 2026 at the age of 94, leaving a great void in the lives of those who loved him.
Raised by his grandparents on a five-acre farm in Dyer County, west Tennessee, Dr. Flatt stacked up a list of...
Ralph Clinton Almond, Jr.
Feb 9, 2026
Ralph Clinton Almond, Jr., 78, of Winterville, passed away on February 9, 2026. Born on August 21, 1947, he was the son of the late Ralph Clinton Almond, Sr. and Mae Carolyn Ogletree.
Clint spent over 30 years working for law enforcement in various positions at numerous different counties, eventually retiring with Barrow County. He was a kind and charismatic man...
Benjamin Franklin Boatright
Feb 7, 2026
Benjamin Franklin Boatright, of Watkinsville, passed away on February 7, 2026, at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital, surrounded by his family.
Ben was born on July 17, 1938, in Oak Park, Georgia, the son of Benjamin and Addie Wates Boatright. After the passing of his father, Ben moved at age 13 to Laurens, South Carolina, where he attended high school and graduated...
Joe Boyd Lavender
Feb 6, 2026
Joe Boyd Lavender, 51, was born on July 17, 1974 and passed away on February 6, 2026. Joe was a native of Oconee County and graduated from Oconee County High School. He earned a Diploma in Drafting and Design and an Associates in Applied Technology from Athens Technical College and also received a B.S. in Information Technology from Georgia Southern....
Judith Ann Ward
Feb 6, 2026
Judith Ann Ward, 87, of Landenberg, Pennsylvania, peacefully passed away on February 6, 2026. She was the beloved daughter of the late John Frederick and Grace DeEtte Waltman and grew up in Chicago, Illinois.Judy and her husband, Dr. George Anthony Ward, moved east to Delaware, where they raised their family. A proud graduate of the University of Delaware, she earned...
Letha Ann Taylor
Feb 6, 2026
Letha Ann Taylor, 85, of Crawford, went to be with Jesus and many family members in Heaven on Friday, February 6, 2026.
A lifelong resident of Crawford, she was a daughter of the late Onnie Colquitt and Mamie Lou Colquitt. Mrs. Taylor was a longtime employee of Quiet Oaks Nursing Home in Crawford and a longtime member of Clouds Creek Baptist...
Peggy Jackson Brannen
Feb 5, 2026
Peggy Jackson Brannen, beloved wife and mother, ran into the loving arms of Jesus on February 5, 2026.
Peggy was born in Atlanta, Georgia, and grew up in the Morrow area. She was the daughter of the late Lloyd and Florence Jackson and a beloved sister to Nancy Godwin (Robert), Kim Jackson, and Craig Jackson.
She graduated from Jonesboro High School in...
Isabel Carolynn Hernandez
Feb 4, 2026
Isabel Carolynn Hernandez was born on December 14, 2010, in Bayshore, NY. She passed away on February 4, 2026. She was a long term survivor of Trisomy 13 and blessed her family with 15 amazing years. Isabel was loved by many and will be missed deeply. She is survived by her parents, Israel Hernandez and Vanessa Hernandez. Isabel had siblings...
Winifred Preston Thomas
Feb 4, 2026
Winifred Preston Thomas, 90, of Athens, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 4, 2026. Born on August 25, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Archie Barrett Preston and Nimmie Louise Preston. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Thomas; her grandson, Brandon Hardigree; and...
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