OBITUARIES

Aug 14, 2024

James Lee “Jamie” Tucker, III, 45, died on Wednesday, August 14, 2024. Born in Athens, Georgia, he was the son of the late James Lee “Jim” Tucker, Jr. and grandson to the late James Lee Tucker, Sr. and Geraldine Wilson Tucker. 

Survivors include his step mother, Nancy Tucker; step sister: Chelle (Eric) Kleinwachter; aunt: Wendy (Wesley) Jordan; uncle: Mark (Christy) Tucker;...

Aug 14, 2024

Carol Ann (Grier) Herzog passed away on August 14, 2024. Carol was born in Middletown, Ohio on March 9, 1941 to E. Calhoun and Gertrude (Glass) Grier. Carol spent her childhood living in Middletown with her older sister Clarabel (Chinx) and older brother Perry. After graduating from Middletown High School, Carol attended Hillsdale College in Hillsdale, Michigan where she met...

Aug 14, 2024

Aug 13, 2024

Steven Michael Summers, born on August 21st, 1955, in Corona, California, passed away unexpectedly on August 13th, 2024, at the age of 68.

He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Deborah Cofield Summers of Monroe; his daughter, Chrisy Summers Mramor; his son-in-law, Brooks Mramor; and his cherished grandchildren, Hayla and Colton Mramor of Athens. Steve is also remembered...

Aug 13, 2024

Sun Ye Yi Pak, 80, passed away on August 13, 2024. Born in Korea on June 6, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Byong Yeol Yi and Seon Hui Pak.

Sun lived a beautiful life, following her Lord, Jesus Christ. Her passion was to spread the word and love of Jesus Christ and go above and beyond.

Survivors include her...

Aug 13, 2024

Robyn Evangeline Wright McDonald, departed this life and entered the next, God’s exclusive realm, on August 13, 2024. She departed peacefully from her home, surrounded by members of her family, after a year confronting pancreatic cancer.

She was born December 30, 1947 in Athens, Clarke County, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Frank Cornelius Wright, Jr. and Evangeline Pettit...

Aug 12, 2024

Linda Mary Eckman Duncan, beloved mother of Heather L. and Charles D. Duncan and devoted widow of the late Charles Owen Duncan, passed away on August 12, 2024.

Linda was born on February 19, 1947, to the late Robert B.W. Eckman and Gladys Griffith Eckman in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Linda loved God, her family, all animals and nature. The ocean was her special...

Aug 11, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of James Edward Geeter, fondly known as “The Geet”, who departed from this world on August 11, 2024, at the age of 53 in St. Mary’s Hospital. He leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and cherished memories that will forever be held close to the hearts of his family...

Aug 10, 2024

Debra Diane Vinson, age 71, passed away peacefully at High Shoals Health & Rehabilitation on August 10, 2024.

Debra was born on March 15, 1953 in Macon, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Buford Roberts and June Walker.

Debra loved her family, friends, pets, and enjoyed listening to music while dancing, singing, and cooking.

Debra was a paraprofessional educator in Walton...

Aug 10, 2024

Lenora Johnson Craft, 85, of Colbert, died on Saturday, August 10, 2024.

Born in Alabama to Willie W. Johnson and Gladys W. Johnson, Lenora graduated from Grady Nursing College as a registered nurse and worked for many years in various hospital systems. She also earned her PA certification. Lenora was very proud of her career accomplishments and loved being a nurse....

Aug 9, 2024

Dr. Thomas (Tom) Allan Burton of Athens, Georgia, died peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, August 8, 2024. He was 88 years old. 

Tom was born on September 4, 1935, in Louisville, KY to Allan Parr and Virginia (Needy) Burton. He grew up in Louisville and graduated from Male High School in 1953. Following graduation from Eastern Kentucky University in 1957,...

Aug 9, 2024

John Wayne Turnbull went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, August 9, 2024. Wayne was preceded in death by his parents, Weyman Dickens Turnbull and Mary Geraldine Young Turnbull. He was born September 27, 1947, in Athens, Georgia. He graduated from Oconee County High School with honors in 1965, from the University of Georgia in 1970 with...

Aug 9, 2024

James Connell Hamilton, age 24, passed on Friday, August 9, 2024 in Athens, Georgia following a courageous battle with cancer.

James was born on August 25, 1999 in Athens, Georgia. He was the son of Virginia Connell Hamilton and James Earl Hamilton.

James loved his family, his friends, his Lord, new adventures, traveling, fast cars, motorcycles, music, video games, good food, expensive...

Aug 8, 2024

Michael Webster Murray, cherished husband, father, grandfather and brother, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 8, 2024 at the age of 76.

Born in Athens, he was a son of the late Jewell Webster Murray and Margaret Dickens Murray. Mr. Murray was an Athens High graduate and was also an alumni of their baseball and football teams. He retired from the...

Aug 7, 2024

Aug 6, 2024

Peggy Joyce Dixon, beloved mother and friend, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 6, 2024. She was 89 years old. 

Born in Athens, she was a daughter of the late Paul Hamilton Cox and Bill and Blanche W. Davis. Peggy was a true Southern Belle; she loved hosting, decorating, entertaining and she adored her family. She was a lifelong member of...

Aug 6, 2024

Alma Lanter Blasingame, a beacon of sweetness, warmth and wisdom, passed away on August 6, 2024, at her home in Athens, Georgia surrounded by her family’s love. Alma was born to Boyd and Virgie Lanter on October 5, 1931.

Alma's journey began in Speedwell, Virginia, where she grew up with her four siblings, Cora, Harold, Kathy and Nancy. Her childhood was...

Aug 5, 2024

Laquita Joyce Parham Bridges, cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 5, 2024. She was 91 years old.

A lifelong resident of Comer, she was a daughter of the late William Claud Parham and Nora Lucille Beusse Parham. Mrs. Bridges graduated from Comer High School in 1950. She always worked in Comer. She worked at Blue...

Aug 5, 2024

James Vernon "Jimmy" Vaughn died on August 5, 2024, at his home in Watkinsville, Georgia, at the age of 87.

Jimmy was born on February 16, 1937, in Oconee County to Ernest Vernon Vaughn and Rebecca Dickerson Vaughn. He graduated from Berry High School in Rome, Georgia and attended Young Harris College before joining the United States Navy where he attended...

Aug 3, 2024

Elizabeth Ann Gerrin, 82, wife of 42 years to the late Jack Thomas Gerrin, died on Saturday, August 3, 2024.

Born in Tellico Plains, TN, she was the daughter of the late Theodore Robert Dunn and Lula Mae Lankford Dunn and sister to the late Kathy Dunn, Carol Adams and Doug Dunn. Ann was a member of Union Baptist Church. For...