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...

Sep 12, 2023

Jeanette Phillips Smith, 77, died on Tuesday, August 12, 2023. Born in Valdosta, GA she was the daughter of the late Clarence Cornelius Phillips and Margaret Stovall Phillips and sister to the late Pauline Daily and Elizabeth Batchelor. Jeanette was a member of Elder Road Baptist Church. Survivors include her four children: Benny (Pam) Hughes, Edward Hughes, Stacie (Mark)...

Sep 12, 2023

Donald Frederick Jensen, 83, passed away on Tuesday, September 12, 2023.

He was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa, he was the son of the late Franklin Bryant Jensen and Myrna Alice Jensen and brother to the late Alan Jensen and Lowell Jensen. Along with his parents and brothers, Don was preceded in death by his lovely wife...

Sep 12, 2023

Patty Dulaney Brooks, 72, of Watkinsville, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, after a brief illness.

Patty was born on September 10, 1951, in Athens, Georgia to Clyde Dulaney and the late Eula Mae Dulaney (Watkins). A lifelong resident of Clarke and Oconee counties, she graduated from Athens High School in 1969. She worked at...

Sep 12, 2023

Maria Elena Campos Anderson has passed peacefully at home after a long illness. Despite the circumstances of her illness she was determined to make the most of her life and she remained a devoted wife and mother. It was her wish to pass at home and it brings us great comfort that she died exactly like she wanted- at...