Oct 17, 2023

Gwendolyn Diane Willingham, 64, of Watkinsville, passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2023.

Born in Athens, she was a daughter of Myrtie Sue Powell Cowart and the late Luther William Cowart. Diane was an avid fan of the University of Georgia Bulldogs and she loved NASCAR. She also enjoyed making blankets for her friends and family and...

Oct 16, 2023

George Thomas “Tommy” Patterson, 76, husband of 47 years to Carol Phillips Patterson, died on Monday, October 16, 2023. Born in Athens, he was the son of the late Cleo and Reba Carter Patterson, father to the late Scott Means and brother to the late Bill Lance, Betty Black and Bob Lance. Tommy and his brothers operated Bill’s BBQ...

Oct 14, 2023

Lucy Marie Lotito-Giordano, age 100, passed away peacefully on October 14, 2023, in Bishop, Georgia. Lucy was born on January 31, 1923, and grew up in East Syracuse, NY where he family owned and operated “Lotito’s” neighborhood store and gas station. She was predeceased by siblings Victor, (Mary) Rose, Elizabeth, Anthony, Angeline Manzari; John, Frank, Mary, and August Lotito,...

Oct 14, 2023

Ms. Maribeth S. Leigh, of Athens Georgia, passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2023. Maribeth was born on September 2, 1946 in Wood River, IL to Nicholas and Margaret Skundrich. She attended St. Bernard's Catholic grade school in Wood River Il and graduated from Marquette Catholic High School in nearby Alton Il in 1964. She played varsity women's basketball....

Oct 14, 2023

Rev. Alan Arthur Mace, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and ordained minister with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), passed away in Athens, GA on Saturday, October 14, 2023, due to complications from congestive heart failure. He was 77.

The son of Roby and Lillus Mace, he was born in St. Francis, KS. Alan received his B.A. from...

Oct 13, 2023

Juliet Rimando Davantes (age 59), our sweet angel, is now at rest, at home, and walking (lids in hand) with the Lord and her beloved parents by her side in heaven on October 13, 2023.  She is the beloved daughter of Esmeraldo Davantes and Fortunata Davantes and the beloved stepdaughter of Maribel Davantes.  Juliet is survived by her loving...

Oct 13, 2023

Elizabeth Hinesley was born in Macon, Georgia on March 18, 1935 and died in Bishop, Georgia on October 13, 2023.  She was the only child of George Dewey and Ida Hessel Proctor. She was predeceased by her parents and her husband of 55 years, W. Fred Hinesley, Jr.  She is survived by her son, William F. Hinesley, III (Valerie);...

Oct 13, 2023

Bonnie S. Hall Standard, loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 13, 2023. She was 90 years old. A lifelong resident of Madison County, she was a daughter of the late Otho Adams and Vallie McCurdy Adams. Bonnie enjoyed traveling and spending time at the beach. Her favorite thing to do though was spend time...

Oct 12, 2023

Jonathan Paul Ambrose, beloved husband, father, Ecologist and longtime conservation leader, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2023, at the age of 67 in his home of Watkinsville, Ga.

Jon grew up on a small farm outside Knoxville, Tennessee. He was the son of Harry Ambrose, a professor of Civil Engineering at the University of...

Oct 12, 2023

William James “Jim” Gravely, 94 of Athens, passed away peacefully at his home on October 12, 2023. He was the son of Walter P. Gravely, Sr. and Julia Virginia Stone Gravely of Seneca, SC.

He was born in Easley, SC and was raised in Seneca, SC (Oconee County, SC) where he married Joyce Ann McCrackin. They moved...

Oct 12, 2023

Diana Renner Lord, 70, died October 12, 2023.

Born September 1, 1953 in Tampa, Florida, she was the daughter of the late Clarence Orville and Dorothy Kelly Renner.

Diana and her husband made their home in Bainbridge, GA for 41 years before moving to Otto, NC 2 years ago.  She worked as a Critical Care...

Oct 10, 2023

Charles Winfred “Wimp” Beck passed away in his home on October 10, 2023.  He was born on May 14, 1939, and was a lifelong Athens resident.  He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Annette S. Beck, and his parents, Claude and Francine Beck.  He is survived by his daughter, Cindy Mann (Clayton), two sisters, Marie...

Oct 10, 2023

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Tommy Arnett Green Jr., 46, of Danielsville, Georgia, passed away at home on October 10, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Port Charlotte, Florida, on October 12, 1976, he was the son of Tommy Arnett Green...

Oct 10, 2023

Val Jean Porter was born February 1, 1928 in Oklahoma City, OK, and died October 10, 2023 at his home in Watkinsville, GA at the age of 95. He is survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Bobbie P. Porter; four children: Michael Porter, David (Cheryl) Porter, Steven (Christina) Porter and Page Porter; six grandchildren and 10 great...

Oct 9, 2023

Rebecca (Becky) Lynn Brightwell passed away peacefully and went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 9th, 2023.

A loving sister, aunt, and friend, her death leaves a void in the lives of many.  She was born in Athens, Georgia, to Thomas Jackson Brightwell Jr. and Juanita George Brightwell. Becky was a member of the...

Oct 9, 2023

James Boyd Stewart, 93, of Winterville passed away on October 9, 2023. Born on June 28, 1930, he was the son of the late Harold Stewart and Teresa Harding Stewart.

James was a family man, an ordained minister, and dedicated his life to his family and the Lord. He had a bachelor’s degree from the University of...

Oct 8, 2023

Jack Eugene Rice, 89, of Nicholson, Georgia, passed away on Sunday,  October 8, 2023.

Born in Dayton, Ohio on September 11 1934, he was the son of James David Rice and Hazel Louise Rice. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his two brothers.  Jack is survived by his wife of over 28 years,...

Oct 6, 2023

Leslie Todd Randall was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. He left this world suddenly on Friday, Oct. 6, 2023.

Todd was born to Jean and Jere Randall on Dec. 4, 1961 in Atlanta, GA. He was the youngest of two brothers: Tony and Tim Randall. After attending Georgia State University, he served in the...

Oct 6, 2023

Barbara Ann Ledford, 68, of Crawford passed away on Friday, October 6, 2023 after an extensive illness.

A lifelong resident of Oglethorpe County, she was born on October 13, 1954 to the late Fred & Bobbie Burgess.  She is also preceded in death by her sister, Sheryl Bridges and brother, Dennis Burgess.  She retired from Superior Pants...

Oct 6, 2023

Harriet Garrison McCurley, 85, of Winterville, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 6, 2023.

A lifelong resident of the Athens area, she was a daughter of Trenton Cleveland Garrison and Rosalie Lavender Garrison. Harriet was a member of The Red Hat Society and the VFW where she loved to dance. Harriet worked with Erwin, Epting, Birchmore and...