Nov 10, 2025

Mary Katherine Bradberry, 96, of Commerce passed away on November 10, 2025. Born on December 31, 1928, she was the daughter of the late James E. Hill and Louis Bryan Hill. 

Mary retired from General Times in Athens as a machine operator after 35 years. 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Claude Brooks; second...

Nov 9, 2025

Mrs. Nancy L. Autry passed away November 9, 2025. She was the daughter of the late, Garnett & Kathleen McCurley; also was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Autry; sons, Greg Autry & Jimmy Autry, Jr.; also a brother, Thomas McCurley. Nancy was an office manager of Accountant Department for the University of Georgia.

Funeral Services are Wednesday November 11,...

Nov 9, 2025

James Robert “Bobby” Hayes, 89, of Arnoldsville, Georgia passed away November 9, 2025 surrounded by his family.

Born on June 22, 1936 in Winterville, Georgia, Bobby lived a long and full life marked by dedication to his family and service to his country. He proudly served and retired from the U.S. Air Force, a commitment that reflected his deep sense of...

Nov 7, 2025

Patsy Ann Pickle Carithers, 80, of Hull, Georgia, passed away November 7, 2025.

She was born in Kosciusko, Mississippi to her parents Oliver Wendell Pickle and Alice Hodge Pickle. In 1964 she married John Henley Carithers, her husband of 60 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, and infant son Jason John Carithers.

In addition to her husband, she is...

Nov 6, 2025

Nov 6, 2025

Olive Lorene Dove, 79, died November 6, 2025.

A native and lifelong resident of Madison County, Lorene was a daughter of the late Howard and Mozelle Scarborough Clark and the widow of Anthony Waymon Dove.

Lorene was a member of Moon’s Grove Baptist Church for many years. She was a bookkeeper and retired from WNGC, where she worked for over fifteen years.

Funeral...

Nov 5, 2025

Susan Brooke DeVere, age 62, passed away on November 5, 2025 in her home after a battle with cancer. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 2:00 PM at Lighthouse Church of God on 565 Tallassee Rd, Athens, GA.

Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, EAST, Athens is in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com.

Nov 3, 2025

Linda Louise Hill Brooks, age 81, of Crawford, GA passed away on November 3, 2025. The daughter of the late Luther and Louise Hill, Linda was born and raised in Athens, Ga. She married Arnall Brooks in 1967 and moved to Crawford, where she remained for 58 years. Linda is survived by her husband, her daughter Samantha Brooks Carroll, her...

Nov 3, 2025

James Marcus “Mark” Armor, 55, of Athens, GA passed away on November 3, 2025. Born in Greensboro, GA on March 1, 1970, he was the son of the late Alvin Armor and Mary Wade (Casper). Along with his parents, Mark was preceded in death by his loving wife, Jackie Armor.

Survivors include his siblings, Samantha Clark (Bubba) of Danielsville, GA, Charles...

Nov 3, 2025

Millie Darlene Robinson was born on June 10, 1943, in North Carolina. She lived a meaningful life and began serving as a minister in 1973 across the Southeast. Millie passed away on November 3, 2025, at the age of 82. She is survived by her brother, Allen Robinson, and sister-in-law, Beth Robinson. Millie also leaves behind her nephews, Kyle and...

Nov 2, 2025

Phyllis Jean Fisher, 85, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Sunday, November 2, 2025 in Commerce Georgia.

She was born in Johnstown, Pa on October 11, 1940 to Nicholas and Mary Bahoric. Phyllis married Bill Fisher on June 18,1960. They had four children: Dan (Cara) Fisher, John Paul (Deirdre) Fisher, Tom (Erin) Fisher, Patty (Sil) Colalancia. In 1970, Phyllis...

Nov 2, 2025

Vivian Jerolene “Jeri” Horton was born to John Bunyan and Lois Lee Norris in Fitzgerald, GA on May 11, 1930. Preceding her in death were two brothers, Charles and Johnny Frank, and her husband of 63 years Willis M “Doc” Horton. She is survived by a sister, Jeanette Dansberger of Hagerstown, MD, two children, Cassandra Robinson (Bentley) of Watkinsville, GA,...

Nov 1, 2025

Robert Stewart Allen, Sr., 87, passed away on November 1, 2025 at his residence in Athens, Georgia following an extended illness.

He was born in Cumberland, MD on July 15, 1938 to the late Joseph Stewart Cottman Allen and Irene Cole Allen. He lived his younger years in Cumberland, MD, and attended Allegany High School before moving to Aiken, SC with...

Nov 1, 2025

Leigh Jenkins passed away peacefully on November 1, 2024. She was 51 years old. Leigh was born in Columbia, SC on October 7, 1974, to Lynn MacLellan and James Wilson Jenkins.

As the baby of a “his, hers, ours” family, she was always carefree and loved life. She was the connection that blended the family and brought them all together. She...

Oct 31, 2025

Brent Helton passed from this life on Friday, October 31, 2025 at 5:20 PM in the arms of his mother Velvie Helton. She was there when he took his first beautiful breath to his last. It was as God meant it to be.

Brent was a hairdresser and owned a business in Athens for 30+ years. Kaleidoscope originally opened on Baxter Street...

Oct 31, 2025

Mitchell Adams, age 89, passed away October 31, 2025 at Brookside-Commerce Memory Care where he had been a resident for 3 ½ years. Mitchell was born February 18, 1936 in Commerce, GA.. the son of Clyde Adams and Alma Grace Minish Adams Neal. He was preceded in death by both parents, his wife, Delores Dozier Adams, a son – Mark...

Oct 31, 2025

Ted J. Blevins, cherished husband, father, grandfather and brother, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 31, 2025, at the age of 80.

Born in Ohio, he was a son of the late Ezra Theodore Blevins and Estelle Hardy Blevins. In addition to his parents, Ted was preceded in death by his son, Paul Blevins and his daughter, Connie DeLay.

Survivors include his...

Oct 29, 2025

Mr. James King Reynolds, Jr., 86, passed away October 29, 2025.

Born July 6, 1939, James was a son of the late Florence Royce and James King Reynolds, Sr. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Spenser Hammond Reynolds and brother, Royce Reynolds.

A native of Bethesda, Tennessee, James attended the University of Tennessee and moved...

Oct 28, 2025

Our beloved Linda Lee Sharp Abney passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 28th in her home in Watkinsville, Ga surrounded by her family. Linda had a happy childhood in Commerce and her family later moved to Athens to care for her Grandfather. While attending Athens High School she played the flute and began dating a trumpet player named Howard Abney,...

Oct 28, 2025

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Cleyber "Mathew" Ramirez Williams, beloved son, brother, grandson, and friend. Mathew left this world on October 28, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of laughter, love, and connection that touched countless lives.

A graduate of Madison County High School, Mathew was known for his warm heart, quick wit, and unwavering loyalty...