Hewatt Loyd Fleming
May 6, 2025
Mr. Hewatt Loyd Fleming, 88, of Poss Road, Danielsville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 6, 2025.
Hewatt was born in Bowman, Georgia on June 2, 1936. He was a son of the late Austin Loyd Fleming and Lucy Vercelle Moon Fleming. Mr. Fleming was a Deacon of Mount Zion Primitive Baptist Church in Athens. He retired from the United States...
Phillip "Mike" Michael Allred
May 6, 2025
Dr. Phillip Michael “Mike” Allred of Bishop, GA, passed away on May 6, 2025. He was born on November 28, 1951, in Toccoa, Georgia to the late Larry Phillip and Louise (Brown) Allred. He is survived by his wife Debra Allred; daughter Katie M. Phillips (Jeremy); son Robert P. Allred (Bekah); grandsons Jare, Jase, and Jed Phillips; Sister Bobbie Jo...
Jay Lenore
May 6, 2025
Jay Michael Lenore, 72, of Athens, GA died on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. Jay was born in Alhambra, California, to John and Dorothy Lenore on October 15, 1952.
Jay lived 67 of his 72 years in southern California. As a child growing up in an Italian family in Fontana, CA, Jay spent his time memorizing sports statistics and honing his skills...
James Jeral Wetzstein
May 5, 2025
James Jeral Wetzstein, 54, of Covington, GA, passed away on May 5, 2025. Jamie, born on December 9, 1970, in Fargo, North Dakota, was the son of Michael Wetzstein and the late Virginia Wetzstein.
Jamie loved his family and friends. He enjoyed camping and fishing with his family. He loved hiking, horseback riding, rafting, and generally all things outdoors and high...
Byron Stuart Lomas
May 5, 2025
Byron Stuart Lomas, 56, of Decatur, GA, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, May 5, 2025. He had been under hospice care at The Grove in Watkinsville, GA.
Byron was born in Atlanta, GA, at the former Georgia Baptist Hospital. He grew up in DeKalb County and attended Henderson High School before going on...
Joseph Guillermo Ruberte
May 4, 2025
Deacon Joseph Ruberte passed away on Sunday, May 4, 2025. Born on March 20, 1945, in Ponce, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Guillermo Jose Ruberte and Luz Virginia Ruberte.
He was a deacon with the Archdiocese of Atlanta having served at El Centro Católico (a Spanish Mission of Holy Spirit Catholic Church) in Sandy Springs and Mary...
John Gordon Dixon
May 4, 2025
John Dixon Sr. passed away peacefully on May 4 at his beloved Oconee Springs Farm, surrounded by family and loved ones.
A man of principle, determination and vision, Mr. Dixon was a highly respected businessman, a steadfast husband, a proud father and grandfather, and a passionate wine connoisseur. Throughout his life, he led with strength, purpose and an unwavering commitment to...
Agnes Sorrow Norton
May 4, 2025
On Sunday May 4th, 2025, Agnes Sorrow Norton (aka “Aggie”), passed away surrounded by her family.
Agnes was born May 8th, 1928. She was a few days shy of having her 97th birthday. She was preceded in death by her parents Lewis and Francis Sorrow, her husband of 60 years James “Tony” Norton, her brother Hugh “Jimbo” Sorrow and her son-in-law...
Raleigh Touchstone Elliott
May 3, 2025
Raleigh Elliott passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 3 in Athens, GA, after a long battle with congestive heart failure. Though he lost this fight, he won the hearts of all the lives he touched during his life on this earth. His story is one of love, dedication, caring for others and giving his all to his family and friends....
Malcolm Earl Payne
May 1, 2025
Malcolm Earl Payne, 94 of Statham, GA, passed away May 1, 2025. He was the son of the late, Clarence Frank & Gladys Payne; also preceded by his sister, Evelyn Johnson and a brother, C. Clarence Payne, Jr.. Mr. Payne, loved doing crossword puzzles and watching his favorite TV shows. He was a retired from United States Air Force.
A graveside...
Margaret "Jenny" Jennifer Mingledorff-Johann
May 1, 2025
Margaret “Jenny” Jennifer Mingledorff-Johann, 56, passed away on May 1, 2025. Born on September 28, 1968, she was the daughter of the late Lewis Edward Mingledorff, Sr. and Mary Lou Draher Mingledorff.
Jenny was a caring, generous individual with an infectious smile that would light up any room. She was very family-oriented and well loved by friends and family. She spent...
Nancy "Jill" Jordan
Apr 30, 2025
Nancy J. Jordan, 73, of Commerce, passed away on April 30, 2025. She was born on November 7, 1951. Nancy was the daughter of the late Ralph and Enid Stewart. A member of Sonlight Baptist Church, her faith was an important part of her life.
She is survived by her son, Travis Eric Jordan; her sisters, Judith Stewart Findley and Amy...
James Hansen
Apr 28, 2025
James Michael Hansen (Jim) passed away in his family home in Watkinsville, Georgia, on April 28, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born September 25, 1935, in Brunswick, Georgia, to James Oliver and Gladys (Beard) Hansen, along with his twin sister, Patricia Ann. He is preceded in death by his parents and sister. He is survived by Carolyn,...
Emily Edwards Dantzler
Apr 28, 2025
Emily Edwards Dantzler, 41, of Athens passed away on April 28, 2025 at her home surrounded by her husband Jeff and her family and friends.
Emily was born in Athens, Georgia on February 18, 1984 at St. Mary’s Hospital to Phyllis and Keith Edwards. After graduating from Jackson High School in 2002, she began her pursuit of a Psychology degree at...
Sara Elizabeth Reece
Apr 27, 2025
Sara Elizabeth Reece, 86, wife of Kenneth George Reece, died on April 27, 2025.
Born in Monticello, GA, she was the daughter of the late Carroll Longfellow Hodge and Evelyn Essie Moore Hodge and sister to the late Marie Lewis and Judith Hodge. Mrs. Reece had worked for the Federal Reserve Bank in Atlanta in the Accounting Department and was a...
Robert Albert Bentley
Apr 26, 2025
Robert Albert Bentley, 69, of Athens, passed away suddenly on Saturday, April 26, 2025.Born in Decatur, he was a son of the late James Hiram Bentley and Alva Osborne Bentley. As the son of a Pearl Harbor survivor, Mr. Bentley was always interested in the history of World War II. He was also an avid NASCAR fan and loved watching...
Barbara Jo Johnson
Apr 26, 2025
Barbara Jo Johnson, a devoted mother, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2025, at the age of 89. Born on June 24, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Earl Elkins and Addie Ward Elkins.
Throughout her life, Barbara was a nurturing presence. She dedicated herself to her husband and caring for her four children. Her kindness extended beyond her...
Thomas Arthur Wilson
Apr 26, 2025
Tom Wilson died peacefully at his home in Athens, Georgia on April 26, 2025.
Thomas Arthur Wilson was born November 20, 1947 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Arthur Paul Wilson and Esther Rose Eiden. He graduated from Hamline University and earned Masters degrees from the University of Toledo and the University of Texas before obtaining a Ph.D. from Southern Illinois University. He...
Harvey Glenn Patterson
Apr 26, 2025
Harvey Glenn “Pete” Patterson, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and devoted son of Georgia, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2025, at the age of 91. A man whose life embodied honor, resilience, humility, and joy, Pete’s legacy is one of love — for his family, for his country, and for his University of Georgia Bulldogs.
Born on July 24,...
James Cantey Means
Apr 25, 2025
James “Jim” Cantey Means, 82, of Athens, Georgia passed away on April 25, 2025. He was born on September 27, 1942 in Comer, Georgia. He was the son of James Clarence Means, Jr. and Barbara Alice Birchmore Gaissert.
James grew up in Comer, Georgia and was a graduate of Madison County High School. He served in the United States Air Force...