OBITUARIES

Jan 19, 2024

Raymond Edward Butler, 78, of Comer died on January 19, 2024.  The son of Helen Butler Hendrix and stepson of Henry Hendrix, Raymond was born in Athens and traveled from state to state with his stepfather’s Navy career.  Raymond graduated from Glynn Academy in Brunswick.  He worked for Reliance Electric for forty-two years in the Quality Control Department.  Raymond...

Jan 17, 2024

Melvin John Brinkley, 78, of Watkinsville, passed away on January 17, 2024. Born on May 20, 1945, he was the son of the late Henry Ira Brinkley and Gladys Almyra Stewart Brinkley.

Melvin was a strong-willed individual who enjoyed leading others, helping them grow to their full potential. He proudly served our country for over 21 years...

Jan 17, 2024

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

Jan 17, 2024

Ruth Tucker, 83, wife of Crawford R. Tucker, died on Wednesday, January 17, 2024. Born in Oconee County, SC, she was the daughter of the late Clyde Kind and Virginia Honea King and mother to the late Earl Burdett and sister to the late Bobby King. She was a homemaker and had attended Macedonia Holiness Church. Survivors in addition...

Jan 17, 2024

Mr. Timothy Avery Langley, 59, of McRae GA, passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2024.

Mr Langley was born in Macon GA on June 5, 1964, the son of the late Herman Langley and the late Barbara Langley. Tim was a man with many talents before brain cancer took away his mobility. He trained to be a...

Jan 17, 2024

Adrian Dallas Simmons, 91, husband of Patricia Nemeth Simmons, died on Wednesday, January 17, 2024. They were married for 66 years. Born in Folkston, GA, he was the son of the late Grover Cleveland Simmons and Martha Pauline Capps Simmons. Dallas proudly served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. When he returned to Folkston, he and Patricia...

Jan 17, 2024

William Charles “Chuck” Steen, 79, passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2024 in his residence with his loving wife, children and family at his side.

Chuck was born in Clarksdale, MS to the late Judson Harlan Steen and Lucille Snow Steen.  He achieved multiple degrees from both Mississippi State University and the University of Kentucky.  He moved to...

Jan 16, 2024

Diane Bena, 72 of Bremen, GA, passed away January 16, 2024. She was the daughter of the late, Edward & Jean Coile; also preceded by her husband, Robert Lee Bena.

Funeral services are Monday, January 29, 2024, 2:00 PM at Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville Chapel with Pastor Drew Bailey officiating. The family will visit prior...

Jan 16, 2024

Carbie Diane Epps, wife of the late David Michael Epps, died on January 16, 2024 at her residence. Born in Athens, GA, she was the daughter of the late Franklin Delanor Lord and Doris Mae Hill Lord. Carbie had worked at Bell’s Grocery Store as an assistant manager in the Five Points area and at the Naval Commissary for...

Jan 16, 2024

Jeffrey Allen Cerrato, 58, of Jefferson, passed away on January 16, 2024. Born on March 17, 1965, he was the son of the late Vincent Cerrato and Roseann LaForgia Cerrato.

Jeff was a car enthusiast, particularly having a passion for muscle cars, and enjoyed working on them and upgrading parts. He retired as a Sheriff’s Deputy with...

Jan 15, 2024

On the morning of January 15, 2024, Estelle McGoogan Daniels passed away peacefully in her Athens GA. retirement community after several yearlong periods with multiple progressive health issues.  She was 98 years old.

Estelle was born to Polly Walters McGoogan and William Hugh McGoogan in Red Springs, N.C. in August of 1925.  Estelle was preceded in death...

Jan 15, 2024

Ronald Lester Atherton “Ronnie”, 72, of Athens, passed away on January 15, 2024. Born on March 6, 1951, he was the son of the late Ward Stanley Atherton and Lillian Eloise Delk Atherton.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife.

Ronnie attended Athens High School and was a part...

Jan 15, 2024

Pastor Roland Arrowood, 82, husband of 62 years to Sandra Jackson Arrowood, died on Monday, January 15, 2024. Born in Rutherfordton, NC, he was the son of the late Merriel Wilson Arrowood, Sr and Katie Lee Blankenship Arrowood. Pastor Arrowood had been in the ministry for 62 years having served various churches. He founded New Beginning Family Worship Center...

Jan 12, 2024

Ralph Huey Andrews, 80, of Nicholson, passed away on Friday, January 12, 2024.

Born in Athens, he was a son of the late Ralph Andrews and Rachel Saxon Andrews. In addition to his parents, Huey was preceded in death by his wife, Sandra Jean Brewer Andrews; sister-in-law, Kay Brewer and brother-in-law, Donny Epps.

Survivors include...

Jan 12, 2024

Marjorie Ferguson DeLozier of Watkinsville died on January 12, 2024. Born in Detroit, MI, she was the daughter of the late Reverend George Randolph Ferguson and Odessa Lyons Ferguson. After graduating from Georgetown College and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary both in KY, she went on to raise 3 children, taught school, and was Mimi to 7 grandchildren and 5...

Jan 12, 2024

Margaret Putnam Bledsoe, 88, of Watkinsville and formerly of Dalton, died on January 12, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ben and Malvia Putnam. Margaret is survived by her loving husband of 66 years, John Paul Bledsoe; beloved son and daughter-in-law, Brian and Ivette Bledsoe; granddaughters who were the joy of her life, Olivia and Naomi...

Jan 11, 2024

Michael Lloyd Montgomery, AKA “Bubbles”, 59, of Winterville, GA, died on January 11, 2024.

He was the son of the late John Wade Montgomery and Shelby Jean Belcher. Many of his years were spent running the streets of Americus, GA before settling down in Athens, GA in 2003. He is survived by his wife Cindy Montgomery, daughter...

Jan 11, 2024

Jo Ann Hart Bradberry, cherished and loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2024 at the age of 76.

Born in Franklin County, she was one of ten children born to John Hart and Alline Cromer Hart.

Survivors include her husband, Donald Bradberry; daughter, Kelly Ann Bradberry Guest; sister, Nancy Floyd...

Jan 9, 2024

Kara Marie Zornig, age 42, passed away on January 9th, 2024, after a long and difficult battle with cervical cancer. She was at home and surrounded by immediate family when she passed. She is survived by her eighteen-year-old daughter, Laila Marie Zornig, her father, Mark William Zornig, her mother, Janice Marie Phillips, her brother Adam Mark Zornig, and her...

Jan 9, 2024

Bryan Wesley Simmons, 33, of Colbert, Ga passed away on January 9, 2024.Born in Athens, GA on August 8, 1990, he was the son Lynne Marie Christian and the late Jimmy Charles Simmons.Bryan was employed at SK Batteries and held a shift lead position.Bryan is survived by his mother, Lynne Simmons; brother, Christopher Simmons (Olivia); grandmother, Hannelore Christian; aunt, Diana...