Oct 1, 2023

Connie Jean Wooten, 61, of Watkinsville, GA, died on Sunday, October 1, 2023. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Charles James “Jimmy” Haller and Esther Annabell Shupe Barber. Connie was a faithful member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church and had worked as an at home caregiver. She is survived by her husband, Tommy Wooten,...

Oct 1, 2023

Clarence Wesley Nalley, 75, of Jefferson passed away on October 1, 2023. Born on July 5, 1948, he was the son of the late Roy Wesley Nalley and Jesse Qualls Nalley.

Clarence was a Vietnam veteran, serving in the United States Navy. He drove a gas tanker for over 40 years, acquiring the CB handle “Truckn’ Man”....

Oct 1, 2023

Thomas Evans Hedges Sr, age 87, of Bogart, Georgia was born September 18th, 1936, in New York City.  His family moved when he was young to Melbourne, Florida where he was raised. After graduating from Melbourne High School, he attended the University of Florida and received a degree from the school of Journalism and Communications.  Go Gators!

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Oct 1, 2023

In Loving Memory of Rev. Benjamin F. Coggins, Sr. Benjamin F. Coggins, Sr. a beloved minister, devoted family man, and a true servant of God, passed away on October 1, 2023. With a heart filled with love and a spirit of selflessness, he touched countless lives during his remarkable journey of faith. Born September 10, 1942, Benjamin F. Coggins,...

Oct 1, 2023

Janice Annette Smith, 71, of Eatonton, formerly of Winterville, passed away on Sunday, October 1, 2023.

Born in Athens, she was the daughter of Roy Lee Smith and Jeanette Epps Smith. Janice retired from Athens Regional Medical Center after more than 30 years of employment. She was an avid fan of the Georgia Bulldogs and the Atlanta...

Sep 30, 2023

Elizabeth (Betsy) Hornbuckle, age 75, passed away at her residence in Hoschton, GA on September 30, 2023, surrounded by loved ones holding her hands, just as she wanted. She is now re-united with her husband Bob, sister Alyce Deyo, and brother James Healy.

Betsy was a loyal and proud mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was born...

Sep 29, 2023

Jerry Allan Morgan, 85, of Athens, passed away on September 29, 2023. He was born on February 5, 1938 in Monticello, IL. to the late Birch and Jessie Morgan. Growing up in an idealic small town he was able to participate in numerous sports and enjoyed spending time on the family farm with his sister Emily.

Jerry...

Sep 28, 2023

Joyce McCrackin Gravely, 88 of Athens, passed away peacefully surrounded by most of her family on September 28, 2023. She is the daughter of Frank P. McCrackin and Ella Fay Nelson McCrackin of Seneca, SC.

Born in Spartanburg, SC, she was raised in Seneca, SC and moved to GA in 1956 where she raised her family in...

Sep 27, 2023

Dr. Franklin Shumake, educator, died on Wednesday, September 27, 2023.  He is survived by his wife, Hildred Hardigree Shumake; children, Joy and Ed Tant, Jan and Stan Witherington, Steve and Alonya Shumake. Grandchildren are Daniel and Christy Butler, Marie and Richard Jones, Sara and Andy Torbert, Emma and Paul Heffernan, Jamie and Chris Tripp, and Maya Shumake and seven...

Sep 26, 2023

Paul DeLargy lived a long purposeful life that sadly came to an end on September 26 in Athens, GA.  Born in 1928 in Hoboken New Jersey, he grew up first in the New York area then in Florida where he attended Miami Edison High School. He served as a paratrooper in the Army’s 82nd Airborne before studying economics at...

Sep 25, 2023

Katherine Freeda Elder, youngest daughter of Fannie Melton Turner and Coy Turner was born in Wooten, KY on July 2, 1931.  She passed away September 25, 2023 in Athens, GA where she moved to spend her last years close to her daughter Kathy White, with whom she had a very special relationship.

As a child Katherine attended...

Sep 25, 2023

Angelo Vincent Maisto, a native of the coastal town of Mola di Bari, Italy, peacefully passed away on September 25, 2023. Angelo was born on January 4, 1926, and he lived a life filled with hard work, determination, and dedication throughout his 97 years.

As a new citizen, Angelo proudly served his country in the United States...

Sep 24, 2023

Richard Moretz Dailey of Danielsville GA died September 24, 2023, at age 93.

Mr. “Dick” Dailey was a graduate of Virginia Tech in Blacksburg VA and an active member of Epiphany United Methodist Church in Vienna VA and Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Huntsville AL. While living in Georgia, he attended Danielsville United Methodist Church. He volunteered...

Sep 24, 2023

Cecil Sorrow, 87, of Auburn, Georgia, passed away at home on September 24th, 2023 with his faithful companion, Sam, lying in the bed beside him.

He was the son of Floyd Thomas and Alma Chambers Sorrow. He was born and raised in Oglethorpe County Georgia. He received an associate degree from Tennessee Temple University in Chattanooga, Tennessee...

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...