Feb 26, 2025

William Frank Eberhart Sr, 94, husband to Jane Melvin Eberhart, passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2025. He was a native Athenian, and very proud of being born and raised in Athens, Clarke County, Georgia. After graduating from Athens High in 1948, he entered the University of Georgia, where he ran track and swam. A couple of years after he enrolled...

Feb 26, 2025

Walter Stanley Payne April 1, 1949 – February 26, 2025

Walter Stanley Payne, 75, of Bogart, GA, passed away on February 26, 2025, surrounded by his family.

Born in Athens, GA, but raised in Bogart, Stanley was the son of the late Walter Prince Payne and Maggie Nell Moore. A devoted husband, father, and grandfather, he built a life centered around love,...

Feb 26, 2025

Montine Deloris Ondracek 91, of Watkinsville, Georgia passed away February 26, 2025. Montine was preceded in death by her parents, Frederick Thomas Smith and Emily Thornton Smith; her husband of 70 years, Donald Crawford Ondracek; her siblings, Janice Chandler, Frederick Thomas Smith, Jerry Howard Smith and June Cox. Montine is survived by her children, Glenda Kay Ondracek, Kenneth Donald (Debora...

Feb 25, 2025

Ernest Sprague, 100, husband of Jacqueline James Sprague, died on February 25, 2025.

Born in Colony, KS, he was the son of the late Arthur Gene Sprague and Jean Roberts Sprague. Dr. Sprague retired as an International Agricultural Consultant.

Survivors in addition to his wife include two sons: John Sprague and Jeff Sprague; brother: Clyde Sprague and five grandchildren: Tyler, Cody, Savannah,...

Feb 25, 2025

Roger Dale Ellis, 76, husband of 24 years to Betty Davis Ellis, died on February 25, 2025.

Born in Dawson, GA, he was the son of the late Geneva Whittley and father to the late Little Johnny. Mr. Ellis served in the United States Navy and was a truck driver for United Trucking and Lanier Pallets. He enjoyed playing the lottery,...

Feb 25, 2025

Debra Tatum, 65, of Athens, passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2025.

Debra was a loving mother, wife, daughter, sister, and grandmother. She worked in the insurance industry for over 40 years, primarily with AIG, American General, and Delta Life Insurance Company. An avid supporter of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, Debra loved following college football. In her free time, she...

Feb 24, 2025

William Mayes ”Dobby” Dobbins, Jr, a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and son passed away February 24, 2025. He was born to William Mayes Dobbins, Sr and Patricia Winburn Dobbins on March 8, 1955.

Dobby graduated from Montgomery County High School in 1973 where he served as class president his freshman and junior years. He was a phenomenal athlete...

Feb 24, 2025

Ronald Jay Crawford, 75, of Bogart passed away Monday, February 24, 2025. He was the son of the late Luther Johnson Crawford and Roxie Reid Crawford.

Jay enlisted in the United States Air Force after his graduation from Elbert County High School. During the Vietnam War, he was stationed in Thailand where he worked in aircraft maintenance. While enlisted in the...

Feb 24, 2025

Robert “Bobby” Pierce Tweedell, passed away on February 24, 2025, at the age of 74. He was born on April 5, 1950 in Calhoun, Georgia, but relocated to Athens, Georgia with his family in 1953 where he lived until he passed away.

Bobby is a graduate of Athens High, class of 1968. He then went on to attend the University of...

Feb 24, 2025

Joseph William McCarthy, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on February 24, 2025, at the age of 87. Joseph began his young adulthood by enlisting in the military under the branch of Navel Air. He served 11 years total for his nation including a tour in Vietnam War and then a few years serving the military as...

Feb 23, 2025

Jean Fleming Maupin passed away on February 23, 2025, at the age of 76. 

Born on July 27, 1948, in Athens, Georgia, Jean was a cherished daughter of the late Hazel Huff Fleming and Roy Edward Fleming. She was preceded in death by her husband James (Jim) Maupin, Sr. 

Survivors include her twin sister, Jane Fleming, a sister, Mary Hancock, and a...

Feb 20, 2025

Michael Montgomery Glenn, 73, of Bogart, passed away February 20, 2025. 



Born April 25, 1951, in Cincinnati, OH, he was the son of John Glenn and Bea Montgomery. At the age of three his family moved to Decatur, Georgia where he spent his childhood. He attended Druid Hills High School then furthered his studies at the University of Georgia where he...

Feb 19, 2025

Betty Ann Chapman was born on April 15, 1935 at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta. She was the only child of Julian Earle and Emily Nock Smith. She passed away on February 19, 2025, barely two months shy of her ninetieth birthday.

After graduating from North Fulton High School in Atlanta, Betty Ann received a Bachelor of Science in Education from Auburn...

Feb 19, 2025

Mrs. Barbara Jean “Jean” Davis, 82, passed away on February 19, 2025, in Athens, Georgia. 

Born on November 11, 1942, in Athens, Georgia, Jean was preceded in death by her loving husband, Ronald Creig Davis. Their loving marriage lasted for 59 years. Also, she is preceded by her parents Sara Nell McDonald and James Lewis McDonald. She grew up in Georgia...

Feb 19, 2025

Shizelle Antoinette Threlkeld, 52, of Carlton died on February 19, 2025.

She was a daughter of the late Shirley May Sales and Anthony Joseph Johnson. Shizelle was born in Hawaii and moved to Madison County when she was 10. Her life revolved around her two grandsons and her family. She was a proud Navy Veteran’s wife and was always very involved...

Feb 19, 2025

Andrew Clint Wheeler, cherished husband, Daddy, Pop and crew chief, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at the age of 76.

Born in Lafayette, Georgia, he was the son of the late Clint Marvin Wheeler and Joyce Boling Wheeler. As a child, Andrew moved through three states and attended 13 elementary schools before graduating from Chamblee High School in May...

Feb 19, 2025

Janice T. Brooks, born on June 24, 1942, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2025. In her 82 years, she brought joy and laughter to countless lives with her beautiful smile, infectious laugh, and magnetic personality. Janice was one of those rare individuals who lived life to the fullest, often describing her day to day experiences as "fantastic."

A devoted wife,...

Feb 18, 2025

Feb 18, 2025

Elinor Myers Rees, 92, of Athens, Georgia, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2025. Though she lived in Athens for more than 65 years, she was born in New York City and spent much of her childhood in Westport, Connecticut. After graduating from The Spence School and Wellesley College, she made a break for the west coast in her car...

Feb 18, 2025

Memorial services for Michelle Strickland (former Clerk of Superior Court in Madison County) and her son, Sam Strickland, will be held Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 11:00 am at Moons Grove Baptist Church. The family will receive friends on Friday, February 21, 2025 from 6:00 until 8:00 pm at the funeral home.

Samuel Ronal Strickland, 49, of Danielsville, passed away on...