Elizabeth "Betty" Argo
Aug 20, 2025
Elizabeth Stephens Argo, age 96, of Athens, Ga., passed away on August 20, 2025.
Known as Betty to her family and friends, her memorial service will be held on Sunday, August 31, 2025, at 4 p.m. in the Day Chapel of The State Botanical Garden of Georgia in Athens. St. Mary’s Health Care System Hospice chaplain Don McKelvey will preside over...
Lindsey L. Fambrough, Jr.
Aug 20, 2025
Lindsey L. Fambrough, Jr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on August 20, 2025, at the age of 72, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
Born on June 24, 1953, in Athens, GA, Lindsey's life was marked by a profound love for others, always putting their needs before his own.
Lindsey retired after a commendable 28-year career as...
David Griggs
Aug 19, 2025
David Griggs, a beloved father and devoted husband, passed away on August 19, 2025, in Hull, Georgia. David was born on August 14, 1947, in Cleveland, Alabama.
David, a retired mechanic, spent an impressive 39 years at the same company.
As a proud veteran who served two years and seven months in the Army, David exemplified bravery and duty, values that he...
Nelda Olivia Wardlow Patrick
Aug 19, 2025
Nelda Olivia Wardlow Patrick, 98, passed away peacefully in Athens on the afternoon of August 19, 2025 with her son in attendance.
Born in Arabi, Georgia, she was the only daughter of five children born to the late George Clifford Wardlow and Ella Pate Wardlow of Arabi, GA. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,...
Nancy Carrole Picard
Aug 17, 2025
Nancy Picard, 85, passed away on August 17, 2025 after a lengthy illness and is survived by her husband, four children, five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Nancy will always be remembered as a caring and intelligent woman who made many contributions to each local community she lived in throughout her career as a teacher, student, social worker and program director. Nancy...
Anna Carithers Thomason
Aug 16, 2025
Anna Carithers Thomason, 76, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully at home in Ila on August 16, 2025. Born on July 27, 1949, Anna lived a life filled with love for her family and friends.
During her career, Anna devoted her time and skills to C&S Bank. She enjoyed several years at home with her children before returning...
Guelda Vivian Peterson
Aug 16, 2025
Guelda Vivian “Dusty” Peterson, 85, died Saturday, August 16, 2025.
Born in Bowersville, GA, she was the daughter of the late Doyle Webster Hicks and Sadie Brown Hicks. In addition to her parents and husband, Dusty was preceded in death by her husband David William Peterson, son Brian K. Peterson, grandson, Jonathan Richard Peterson and siblings, Emma Hicks “Beanie” Christian, Ellis...
Christine Devereaux
Aug 16, 2025
Christine Barrett Devereaux, age 91, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2025, at her home with family by her side.
Born in Long County, GA, to James Barrett and Annie Fulton, Chris was the youngest of eight children. She graduated from Long County High School in 1952 and later from St. Joseph’s School of Nursing in Atlanta.
In 1956, she married Theron...
David Ray Tyner
Aug 15, 2025
David Ray Tyner, 73, passed away suddenly on Friday August 15, 2025 at Piedmont, Athens, Ga with his family at his side.
David was born on January 31, 1952 in Athens, Ga. to the late Hilda Brown Tyner and Garnett Harris Tyner. A lifelong resident of Madison County, he was a dedicated man to his home and family. He retired from...
Gloria Coile Peterman
Aug 15, 2025
Gloria Coile Peterman passed away on August 15th, 2025, at the age of 83, with her family at her side. Born on January 31, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Edmond D. Coile and Thelma Hall Coile of Crawford, GA. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and cherished friend to many. After graduating high school, she married...
Larry McLure
Aug 15, 2025
Larry G. McLure, 82, passed away surrounded by friends and family on August 15, 2025.
Larry was born in Inglewood, California on December 7, 1942. He grew up in Phenix City, AL and graduated from Jordan Vocational High School in 1960 in Columbus, GA, He also graduated from the University of Georgia with Bachelors and Masters Degrees in Music Education, and...
David Bruce Wilmot Sr.
Aug 14, 2025
David Bruce Wilmot Sr, 83, of Athens, GA passed away on August 14,2025. Born in Ohio, he was the son of the late Hardie Fae Wilmot and Frank Bruce Wilmot. David worked at Reliance Electric for 20 years. While at Reliance, David had the privilege of winding the first military Atomic Submarine motor. David then worked at Modern Body Shop...
Jonathan Parry King
Aug 14, 2025
Jonathan Parry King July 24, 1957–August 14, 2025
Jonathan Parry King, 68, of Watkinsville, Georgia, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2025.
Born on July 24, 1957, in Athens, Georgia, Jonathan was a graduate of Clarke Central High School (Class of 1975) and the University of Georgia, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in education in 1979. During his college years, he...
Walter Gary Larkins
Aug 13, 2025
Walter “Gary” Larkins, beloved teacher, coach, mentor and friend, died peacefully in Athens, Georgia on August 13, 2025. He was born in Waycross, Georgia to John and Dorothy Larkins on September 14, 1953. He was the middle child of three boys; John (the oldest) and Jeff (the youngest). They moved to Albany in 1963 and then on to Athens in...
Donald Lee Scarboro
Aug 13, 2025
Donald L. (Bucky) Scarboro, 82, passed on Wednesday August 13, 2025. Son of the late Glenn and Violet Scarboro.
He is survived by his devoted wife of 61 years Rosaline Vinson Scarboro, beloved daughter Susan and her husband David Mullee, treasured granddaughter Kana Mullee and younger sister, Glenda Odom of Athens.Bucky lived in Athens his entire life, was a proud Vietnam...
Bonnie Faye Paul
Aug 13, 2025
Bonnie Faye Luke Paul, 95, died August 13, 2025.
A native of Oconee County, GA, she was a daughter of the late Mamie House Luke and Hayes Luke and was the widow of Henry Lewis Paul. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Bonita Arlene Paul; sister, Jeanette Paul; and a grandson, Gregory Glenn Paul, Jr.
Mrs. Paul lived in...
James Edward Coleman, Jr.
Aug 13, 2025
James "Jim" Edward Coleman, Jr., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at the age of 89.
Born in Atlanta, he was a son of the late James Edward Coleman, Sr. and Sarah Jimmerson Coleman. He graduated from the University of Georgia in 1958. He was a member of the Red Coat Band. After working at First National Bank of...
Olan C. Miller
Aug 12, 2025
Olan Carl Miller passed away on August 12, 2025, at the age of 72, after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. Born on March 13, 1953 in Belwood, North Carolina, he was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who was committed to his Christian faith and service to others.
He held a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of...
Carol Garbin
Aug 11, 2025
Carol Nichols Garbin, age 88, passed away at her assisted living facility, The Landing, in Bogart, Georgia, on Monday, August 11, 2025. She was born on April 22, 1937, in Durham, North Carolina, to the late Dr. Rhodes Edmond and Margaret Elizabeth Nichols. After graduating from Saint Mary’s School in Raleigh, NC, in 1955, Carol attended the Women’s College in...
Eleanor Frances Salinsky
Aug 10, 2025
Eleanor Frances Farischon Salinsky, 84, died August 10, 2025.
A native of New York, Eleanor lived in the Athens area since 1974. She was the only child of the late Leo Farischon and Natalie Hines Farichson. Educated to be a lab technician, she worked with the USDA before staying home to raise her two daughters. Eleanor has been reunited with husband...