May 30, 2023

Mary Jon Johnston Branch, 88, of Athens, GA passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2023.  Born on March 4, 1935 in Statesboro, GA, she was the daughter of the late Grady Kimball Johnston and Dorothy Lane Johnston.

Raised in Statesboro, she attended Statesboro High, where she was involved in many activities and graduated in the class of...

May 30, 2023

Jerry Leon Chappelle of Watkinsville, GA died May 30, 2023, at Emory Hospital following complications with surgery—his big heart simply gave out. He was preceded in death by his parents Archie and Gladys Chappelle, his son, Marc Leon Chappelle and his beloved dogs, Lucy, Junior, Holly and Shoggi.

He was born November 14, 1939, in Fredricktown, MO...

May 28, 2023

On May 28, 2023, as dawn broke to reveal God’s goodness, Dolores Vicchiarelli (86) rejoined her late husband Don in eternal happiness.  She was the daughter of the late Leo and Luella Stoll.  Dolores was the loving mother of three children, Debbie Vicchiarelli (Steve Sweeney), Bob Vicchiarelli (Karen), and Tammy Rumpf (Jim).  She was also the doting grandmother of...

May 28, 2023

Linda Jane Moore Whitehead passed away May 28, 2023. She was born March 26, 1945 to the late Dennis "Foots" and Evie Lee Moore of Ila. She was the older sister to Dennis (Mahala) Moore of Colbert. She was a longtime member of Comer Baptist Church.

She graduated from Madison County High School as salutatorian. After graduation...

May 28, 2023

Robert Lee Thaxton, 80, of Rayle, GA, died on May 28, 2023. Born at home in the Upper Flatwoods Community of Oglethorpe County, he was the son of the late Robert Carl Thaxton and Pearl Palmer Thaxton. Lee was also preceded in in death by his niece Carla Thaxton Brown.

Lee retired from Sears and Roebuck after...

May 28, 2023

Betty Jean Stanley McCallister

Betty McCallister, age 93, of Athens, Georgia passed away on May 28, 2023.

She was born March 19, 1930, in Decatur, Georgia to Viola Spain Stanley and John Lee Stanley.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Viola and John Stanley, husband Frank McCallister, daughter Sarah Horne, 4...

May 27, 2023

Sarah Eloise Kennedy Davis, 86, of Hull, Georgia, died on Saturday, May 27, 2023.

A native of Winder, Georgia, Sarah was born to the late Leonard Lee Kennedy and Jewel Lenora Wood on February 26, 1937.

After growing up in Winder, she moved to Atlanta with her sister Peggy and began work as a telephone...

May 27, 2023

Marion Juanita Dalton 75 of Colbert, GA, passed away on May 27, 2023. She was the daughter of the late, Grady & Lola Barrett. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Tammy R. Dalton; brothers, Morgan Barrett and JC Barrett, sisters, Joyce Akins and Geraldine Williams.

A visitation will be Wednesday, May 31, 2023, from...

May 26, 2023

Evelyn Maxine Rampey Mundy, of Athens, Georgia, passed away on May 26, 2023. Born June 27, 1935, in Piedmont, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Harold James and Vivian Ernestine Rampey.  She was married to Robert Murrel Mundy for 54 years, until his death in 2011.

Maxine was a graduate of Belton High School...

May 26, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Stephen Sgarlato. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

May 25, 2023

An informal memorial service for Sheila Ann Arthur will be Saturday, June 3, 2023 at 4:00 pm at the Arthur residence, 356 Hargrove Lake Road, Crawford, GA 30630.

May 22, 2023

Barry Len Groves, 79, died peacefuly at home May 22, 2023.

A native of Chattanooga, TN, he was a son of the late LaMoin and Edith Anderson Groves, and was also preceded in death by an identical twin brother, Larry Groves. Barry was employed for over thirty-five years with DuPont and was owner and operator of Safe...

May 21, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Sherwood Lawrence. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

May 21, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Steven Asencion Moreno. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

May 21, 2023

Norris Antonio Augustine 50 of Athens, GA, passed away on May 21, 2023. He is preceded in death by sisters, Victoria Augustine and Melbra Augustine; grandmother, Victoria Domengo Carter, and grandfather, George Carter. Funeral services are Saturday, May 27, 2023, at 2:00 PM, with the family visiting between 12:00 pm and 2:00 pm. Survivors include Wife, Mary Ann Augustine;...

May 19, 2023

Mary Frances “Vicky” Heath, 80, of Hull, GA, passed away on May 19, 2023. Mary was born in Cave Spring, GA to the late Thomas E. and Frances Dempsey. She is preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Hoyt Heath, her brother, Thomas E. Dempsey, Jr., her sister, Betty Marcus, and brother-in-law, James Robert “Bob” Crawford. She is survived...

May 19, 2023

Lt. Scott Matthew Underwood, 50, of Farmington, GA, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, May 19, 2023.

Scott was born January 30, 1973, to Jerry and Janett Underwood of Farmington, GA.

Scott was a devoted husband and father. He loved spending time with his family and working in his beautiful...

May 19, 2023

Retired Colonel Garry Paul Hixson passed away on Friday, May 19, 2023 at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital, surrounded by his family. He was born on September 30, 1940, in Fort Des Moines, Iowa. He is survived by his beloved wife of sixty years, Linda Sue Hixson; son Garth Paul Hixson and his wife Polly Ann Hixson; and his two...

May 19, 2023

Greg Rice, 75, of Athens, GA, “kicked the bucket” on May 19, 2023.

He was born in Memphis, TN to the late Charles and Rachel Rice, and is also preceded in death by his brother, Paul Rice. He is survived by his beautiful and loving wife, Barbara Rice; two daughters, Holly (David) Crowe of Canton, GA, and...

May 19, 2023

Burley Ervin Arnold, 85, passed away on Friday, May 19, 2023

Survivors include several children, grandchildren and extended family members.

Funeral services will be Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at 12:00 pm at Lord and Stephens, West. Interment will follow at Hill Haven Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends Monday, May 22, 2023 from 6:00...