Sep 23, 2023

Abbi Grace Hewatt, 20, died on Saturday, September 23, 2023. Born in Snellville, GA, she was the daughter of Jason Randall Hewatt and Tracy Marie Jones Hewatt. She was a member of Prince Avenue Baptist Church. In addition to her parents she is survived by her sisters: Hope Marie Hewatt Brown and Jenna Faith Hewatt Brother In-Law: Cole Brown;...

Sep 22, 2023

Virginia Macagnoni, born December 4, 1927 in New Orleans, LA, died peacefully on September 22, 2023, in Athens, GA. The daughter of Sheda and Mary Macagnoni and sister of Sheda Macagnoni, Jr., all now deceased, Virginia cherished the loving family created by her parents, with values that shaped and sustained her all her life. Virginia remained in New Orleans...

Sep 22, 2023

Anthony Neal Baggett of Oconee County, Ga passed away Friday September 22, 2023 following a prolonged illness and complications of cervical spine surgery. He is preceded in death by his parents James C. Baggett’s and Juanita Rose Matthews Baggett of Douglasville, Ga and brother Carlton Joe Baggett of Douglasville, Ga. He is survived by one brother, James C. Baggett,...

Sep 22, 2023

Barbara Summers Maxey (Barbara Inman), 80, of Colbert, passed away on Friday, September 22, 2023.

Born in Athens, she was the daughter of the late James Bernard Summers, Sr. and Maggie Lynn McClain Summers. Barbara lived most of her life in Augusta and made numerous lifelong friends while there. She retired from Kinsella News Company. In addition...

Sep 22, 2023

Jean M. Hopkins, 86, of Athens, Ga, passed away on September 22, 2023. She was born on April 13, 1937 in Athens Ga, to the late Esque Alewine and Hester Alewine (Paul) Rechterman. Jean was the beloved wife of the late George Eugene Hopkins and loving mother of Ricky and Danny (Cindy) Hopkins.

Jean will be remembered...

Sep 22, 2023

Kay Windham Marlowe, 79, of Watkinsville, Georgia, died peacefully at home on September 22nd, 2023.

She was the daughter of Charles and Ann Windham.  Kay was born at Warner Robbins Air Force Base and raised in Macon Georgia.  She graduated from the Woman’s College of Georgia in Milledgeville with a Bachelor of Science degree in education.  She...

Sep 19, 2023

Maybelle Wilson Brannen, best known to most as Donny Brannen passed into Heaven Tuesday Morning, September 19, 2023, 88 years young. Donny was the daughter of Cliff and Francesca Wilson of Jacksonville Florida.

She was a devoted mother, schoolteacher, and lover of animals. Folks that knew her said she had the warmest of smiles. Donny attended the...

Sep 19, 2023

Margaret “Peggy” Hechmann Lowery, 81, was lifted up from her long-time home here to meet her Lord on September 19, 2023, surrounded by family after a sudden bout with cancer.

She was born on September 2, 1942, in Chicago, IL, to Carl George and Thelma Jorgensen Hechmann, the first of four siblings. She was preceded in death...

Sep 18, 2023

Pamela Lynette Campbell, cherished wife, mother, daughter and sister, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 18, 2023 at the age of 60.

Born in Winterville, she was the daughter of Sylvan Smith and the late Cecelia Dyer Smith. Pam was a lifelong antiques dealer and enjoyed the family business at Boulevard Antiques and Vintage in Athens. She...

Sep 18, 2023

Stephen A. Paninos, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, reposed in the Lord on September 18, 2023, having lived a long and cherished life centered around family and community. He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Tina (Lascarides) Paninos, his sons Gregory (Lisa Nickell), Mark (Keri Clarke) and daughter Presvytera Christine (Rev. Anthony Salzman), and...

Sep 18, 2023

Bobby Burns Parks, 91, passed away on Monday, September 18, 2023. Bobby lived in Hull, GA but was born in Gillsville to the late Ernest and Minnie Parks. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Howard Parks, Bill Parks and David Parks; sisters, Willeta Poole, Eula Waters and Grace Cronic; his beloved wife...

Sep 18, 2023

Kenneth (Ken) Williams passed away peacefully Monday, September 18, 2023, at Presbyterian Village, Athens, Georgia.

Ken was born in El Paso, Texas, and moved to Melbourne, Florida, as a teenager where he attended Melbourne High School. He received his bachelor’s degree as well as his Master of Fine Arts degree from the University of Georgia.

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Sep 17, 2023

Miller Alton Tucker, 79, husband of Barbara Nation Tucker, died on September 17, 2023. Born in Waynesboro, GA, he was the son of the late Thomas Alton Tucker and Lorene Dellinger Tucker. Miller retired from Baldor (Reliance Electric) in April of 2011 after 41 years of dedicated service. He proudly served in the US Army. He enjoyed spending time...

Sep 17, 2023

Shirley Stanfield departed this life on September 17, 2023. She was born on June 8, 1928 in Chicago Illinois, the youngest daughter of Frank and Luella Burton. She graduated from Baylor University in 1950 with a degree in English. Shirley worked as a stewardess with Braniff Airlines from her graduation until her marriage in December, 1953 to Lynn Stanfield....

Sep 17, 2023

Elemuel Lumpkin Smith, Jr. "E.L.", 86, of Hull passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023. He was born in Cedartown, Georgia on September 3, 1937, and he was the son of Elemuel Lumpkin Smith, Sr. and Malline Beck Smith (both deceased).

Mr. Smith worked at Lockheed in Marietta, Georgia before moving to the Athens area to work...

Sep 16, 2023

J. Randy Gabriel, 68, of Colbert, GA passed away on September 16, 2023.

A native and lifelong resident of Oglethorpe County, he was the son of the late Robert William Gabriel Sr. and Sybil Irene Gabriel. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by three nephews and one niece.

He is survived by...

Sep 15, 2023

Ida Vaudine Waller, 96, passed away on September 15, 2023. Born on September 27, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Emmett and Irene Houston McLendon.

Ida was a long-time member of Briarlake Baptist Church and was very involved with the businesswomen’s Sunday school class. She loved flowers and had a passion for gardening and yard...

Sep 15, 2023

Dorothy Louise Threlkeld Kidd, wife of the late Allen G. Kidd, died on September 15, 2023.

A native and lifelong resident of Madison County, she was the daughter of the late William Elroy Threlkeld and Elizabeth Harris Threlkeld and sister to the late David Threlkeld, Betty Woods, Jimmy Threlkeld, Rebecca Adams and Mary Ann Dixon. Dorothy retired...

Sep 14, 2023

Corajean L. Smiley, 82, passed to God's eternal care at home in Athens, Ga. on September 14, 2023 and was laid to rest on September 21, 2023.

Corajean  was born June 21, 1941, in St. John, KS, the daughter and youngest child of Henry Blackwood and Florence Wright Blackwood.  In less than a year her...

Sep 12, 2023

Joan Beverly Gould, 90, of Athens, Georgia, went to be with the Lord on September 12, 2023. She was born October 17, 1932, in New Berlin, New York, the daughter of Howard and Doretta Nelson.

Joan is survived by her husband of 68 years, Norman; daughters Amy Chancey (David), Sara Blose (James), and Beth Day (Mike), and...