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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...
Mildred Marie Day
Feb 4, 2026
Mildred Reynolds “Mickey” Day, 90, passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2026, following several years of declining health.
Mickey was born in Crawford, GA on October 12, 1935, to the late John W. Reynolds and Laura Hall Reynolds, was the wife of the late Reginald Day and sister to the late Bobby and Terry Reynolds. She was a lifelong resident of Crawford...
Melody Salome Kesler
Feb 4, 2026
Melody Salome Booth Kesler, 54, passed away on February 4, 2026, at her home in Hull, Georgia. Born on July 3, 1971, in Athens, Georgia, Melody was deeply involved in her community and devoted to outreach, always seeking ways to serve, encourage, and uplift others.
Melody will be remembered for her gentle spirit, quiet strength, and the way she loved fiercely,...
Alex Kenneth Wages
Feb 3, 2026
Alex Kenneth Wages, age 47, of Mableton, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, after battling a long journey with cancer. He now resides with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
A native of Athens, Georgia, and a longtime resident of Oconee County, Alex was the son of Jerry Kenneth Wages and Rebecca “Becky” McClung Wages of Watkinsville, Georgia. In...
Pinkie Mae Brutcher
Feb 2, 2026
Pinkie Mae Brutcher, born December 3, 1935, in Milledgeville, Georgia, passed away on February 2, 2026. She leaves behind a legacy of love, steadiness, and care.
Pinkie was a dedicated homemaker and also worked as a floral arranger, sharing her creativity and eye for beauty with many. She earned her bachelor’s degree in medical administration from the Georgia State College for...
Randall J. Cofer
2026
WATKINSVILLE—Randall J. Cofer, 88, died February 2, 2026. He was the son of Albert J. and Emma Hale Cofer. He was a native of Clarke County and, except for a brief time in Atlanta and Texas, lived his entire life in the area.
Randall attended Clarke County public schools and graduated Athens High School in 1955. He attended Young Harris College...
Elizabeth "Betty" Ann King
Feb 2, 2026
Mrs. Elizabeth Ann "Betty" Mathews King, 80, of Lexington, Georgia, met her Lord and Savior on Monday, February 2, 2026.
Betty was born to Ralph and Annie Mae Mathews at the old St. Mary’s Hospital in Athens, Georgia on January 17, 1946. She was an honor graduate, known for her impeccable grades and perfect attendance, having never missed a day of...
Mary Louise Johnson
Feb 1, 2026
Mary Louise Walker Johnson, 96, passed away in her Wesley Woods apartment in Athens, Georgia, on February 1, 2026. Born on October 22, 1929, in Birmingham, Alabama, she was a gifted pianist and enjoyed traveling. She was the daughter of Alexander Levette Walker Jr. and Mary Louise Hobbs Walker. She married Beverly Burroughs Johnson, a Cumberland Presbyterian pastor who served...
Annie Lois McCannon
Feb 1, 2026
Annie Lois McCannon, 81, of Athens died on February 1, 2026.
The daughter of the late O'Neal and Annie Woods, she enjoyed participating in activities at TerraBella, and spending time with friends and family.
Lois is survived by her son Scott McCannon (Brigitte), brother Jimmy Woods (Linda), sister Peggy Sellers (Bob), grandchildren Joshua and Caleb McCannon and Dylan and Marley Sudberry, and...
Evan Rhys Powell
Jan 31, 2026
Evan R. Powell passed away January 31, 2026. He is survived by his children Madelyn, Kathleen, and Evan L. (Erika) and granddaughter Elizabeth.
Evan R. was born in Princeton, NJ. His family moved shortly after to France. They returned to the United States in 1939. His father, Richard Chew Powell, died in 1946. His mother Clare Davis Powell then married Charles...
Diane Kelley Silcox
Jan 31, 2026
Diane Kelley Silcox, 89, was gathered home to her people on January 31, 2026 in Danielsville, GA. She was born on July 10, 1936, in San Diego, California. Diane Kelley Silcox lived a life marked by devotion to her family and faith.
Diane pursued her education with determination and purpose. She attended high school at Berry College and later continued her...
Ellis Elbert Rhoden
Jan 31, 2026
Ellis Elbert Rhoden, 94 of Comer, went home to his Heavenly Father on January 31, 2026.
He was born in Quitman, Mississippi on June 28, 1931 to John Elbert and Lillie Ivey Rhoden. He has two surviving siblings, Ann McSwain and Sidney Rhoden, both of Mississippi.
He fell in love and married the love of his life, Beverly Anglin Rhoden and was...
Carol Elaine Jones
Jan 31, 2026
Carol Elaine Jones, age 77, of Watkinsville, Georgia, passed away peacefully at her home on January 31, 2026.
Carol was born on January 12, 1949, in Omega, Georgia, to Claude Henderson Jones and Mary Louise Chesnutt Jones. She was preceded in death by her parents, nephew, Michael Henderson Ellis, and her brother-in-law, George Larry Ellis.
She is survived by her beloved sisters,...
Mary M Farr
Jan 31, 2026
Mary Margaret Farr, 84, of Athens, Georgia, died on January 31, 2026. The daughter of the late Dominic F. Mazza and Margaret P. Mazza (Gaffney), she was born on April 24, 1941 in Syracuse, New York. Mrs. Farr was preceded in death by her husband, James Earnest Farr; a sister, Marcella Manuel; and a niece, Nora Mazza. She is survived...
Paul Terry Stephenson
Jan 31, 2026
Paul Terry Stephenson, born on February 27, 1954, in Commerce, GA, passed away on January 31, 2026. He dedicated his life to farming and found great joy working on the land as well as sharing his knowledge with others. Terry was known for his love of family. He enjoyed turkey hunting and traveling, embracing the beauty and experiences life had...
Danielle Rene Wilcox
Jan 30, 2026
Danielle Rene’ Estepp Wilcox
Born August 28th, 1979 - January 30th, 2026
Danielle was born on a beautiful Tuesday morning 7:50 am to Debbie and Thomas Estepp & brother Craig.
She grew up in the Hills of West Virginia until the age of 6. After the age of 6 Lexington, Georgia was where she made her stamp, Oh’ boy did she ever make...
Stephen Lee Grady
Jan 29, 2026
Stephen Lee Grady finished a courageous fight with brain cancer in the early morning hours of Thursday, January 29, 2026. Steve was a faithful servant who loved the Lord, his wife, his children, his family, and his community.
Steve was born in Lubbock, Texas on June 5, 1962. He spent his school years in Dallas, Texas and graduated from First Baptist...
Andrea Swilley
Jan 29, 2026
Andrea Johnson Swilley, 57, of Athens, Georgia, passed away on January 29, 2026, after a brief illness.
She was born in Birmingham, Alabama on February 3, 1968, to the late Michael Bruce Johnson and Sue Parker Johnson.
Raised in Albany, Georgia, she graduated from Westover High School. She spent 2 years at Darton College where she served as President of the student...
Jerry Lee Crawford
Jan 29, 2026
Jerry Crawford died peacefully at St. Mary’s Highland Hills Village on January 29, 2026.
Jerry was born on September 27, 1939, in Commerce Georgia to Lewis Paul Crawford and Mildred Florene Bone Crawford. After graduating from Commerce High School, he attended Oxford College of Emory University.
Upon graduating from Emory University School of Dentistry, he briefly served in the Air Force. While...
Sally Louise Hozey
Jan 29, 2026
It is with deep sorrow that we announce Sally Louise Saxon Hozey, 79, passed away peacefully at her home in Colbert, GA on January 29, 2026. Mrs. Hozey was born October 16, 1946, in Elberton, GA, daughter of the late John Henry and Mary Helen Benton Saxon.
Driven by an enduring love of learning, Sally graduated from the University of Georgia...
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