William Ernest Cheatham, III
Mar 23, 2025
William “Sandy” Ernest Cheatham III, 74, of Athens, Georgia, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2025. He was born on July 28, 1950, in Anderson, South Carolina, to the late William Ernest Cheatham Jr. and Kathryn Watkins Cheatham.
A proud U.S. Navy veteran, William dedicated his life to hard work, family, and his passions. He retired from NuCraft Dental Arts after...
Margaret Nan Parker
Mar 23, 2025
Margaret “Nan” Henley Parker, 89, of Watkinsville, GA, peacefully passed away on March 23, 2025 at St. Mary’s Highland Hills Village Memory Care Unit.
Born in Jacksonville, FL to the late Dr. Charles F. Henley, Sr. and Ruby (Chambers) Henley, “Poppy and Mamie,” Nan was the apple of her Daddy’s eye and she loved joining him on patient visits in the...
Albert David Lovell
Mar 22, 2025
Albert David Lovell was born on November 14, 1938 to Porter Lovell and Eddis Lovell in Clarkesville, Georgia and died on March 22, 2025. David was raised in Clarkesville, Georgia, marrying his high school sweetheart, Pat, in 1959. David and Pat moved to Watkinsville, Georgia where he attended the University of Georgia and earned his bachelor’s degree in Agronomy. David...
Bennie Anthony Heard
Mar 21, 2025
Bennie Anthony Heard passed away on March 21, 2025. She was born December 31, 1925 to the late, Maude and Fred Anthony. She was 99 years old. She is also preceded in death by her husband of 50 plus years, J.Paul Heard; son, Phillip Heard; siblings, June Elder, Francis Anthony, and Jack Anthony.
A Private Service will take place.
Survivors include: daughter,...
Ronald Malcolm Small
Mar 21, 2025
Ronald M. Small, devoted husband and father, passed away on March 21, 2025. He was a resident of Watkinsville, Georgia.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Connie, the love of his life; his daughters, Diane Brannon and Kathy Knight (Tim); his three grandsons, Gregory Brannon (Makenzie), Kevin Brannon (Danielle), and Hunter Knight; his granddaughter, Alexandra Knight; and...
Maureen Reed
Mar 21, 2025
Maureen Reed, 77, died March 21, 2025.
Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Maureen was the daughter of the late Gerald and Joyce McNulty Mangan. She was widow of Richard Edward Reed and was also preceded in death by her son, Michael K. Reed.
Private services will be held.
Survivors include her daughter, Casey (Dustin) Deadwyler; daughter-in-law, Krista Westervelt; grandchildren, Joshua Fernandez, Moriya Fernandez, Kiernan...
Jemmie Ray Vanderlip
Mar 21, 2025
Jemmie Ray Wingard Vanderlip was born August19,1933, in Warm Springs, Georgia, to Pierce and Mary( Hightower) Wingard. Her father was a Southern Railroad Station Agent, and her mother was a homemaker. She was named for two of her father’s beloved schoolteachers. This resulted in her being listed annually in the boy’s gym class which she had to change each year...
Larry L. Hatfield
Mar 21, 2025
In Loving Memory
A Tribute to a Wonderful Man
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, Larry Lee Hatfield, who left us on March 21, 2025, at the age of 84.
Larry was born at home on June 5, 1940, in Trosky, Minnesota, to Elsie (Graphenteen) and Everett Hatfield in a small house built by...
Norma Snow Craddock
Mar 20, 2025
Norma Snow Craddock of Arnoldsville, born May 7, 1938, went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 20, 2025 after a brief illness. Born in Stevens Creek, Virginia, she was the daughter of Ruth Stanley Snow and Alex Clifton Snow. She spent much of her youth in Rockingham County, North Carolina. She graduated from Tri City High School...
Barbara Ann Noel Tuggle
Mar 20, 2025
Barbara Ann Noel Tuggle, passed away at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital at 11:03 PM, Thursday March 20, 2025. Barbara was born March 29, 1941 in Grundy Center, Iowa. She was the only child of Joe & Flora Grimmius Noel. She attended and graduated from Grundy Center High School with the class of 1959. She was an active young adult in...
Mary Smith Ferguson
Mar 19, 2025
Mary Anna Smith Ferguson of Athens, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2025.
She was the daughter of the late Lint and Elsie Smith of Union Point, GA. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Thomas Ferguson and brothers, Jimmy, Ronald, Larry and Tony Smith. Survivors include two daughters, Debbie Underwood (Mike) of Athens, Teri Gunter (Gary) of...
Sheila Lynn Medina
Mar 18, 2025
Sheila Lynn Medina born July 26,1970, passed on March 18, 2025, age 54. She was the daughter of the late, Frank Edward & Shirley Jean Turner. She lived in Madison County.
No services are scheduled at this time.
Survived include her husband- Francisco Medina; step son Christian Medina; daughter Jessica Esteban, daughter Courtney Sonnier,and a son Ryan Kellough; grand daughter Destiney Holland,...
Eugene M. Wengert
Mar 17, 2025
WENGERT, Eugene (Gene), 82, passed peacefully at home surrounded by family in Bishop, Georgia, from metastatic pancreatic cancer, and is now in the loving hands of Jesus. He was born August 31,1942 in Knoxville, TN to Norman and Janet (Mueller) Wengert. Gene graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (BS and PhD) and Colorado State University (MS). While an undergraduate, he...
Jennifer Hardigree Allen
Mar 16, 2025
Jennifer Hardigree Allen
January 8, 1957 - March 16, 2025
Jennifer Hardigree Allen, 68, of Statham, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Athens, GA, on January 8, 1957, Jen was raised in Bogart and graduated from Oconee County High School. She began her career caring for patients at a local pediatrician’s office before working in...
Billie Ann Ray
Mar 16, 2025
Billie Ann Tolston Ray passed away peacefully at her home in Bogart, Georgia, surrounded by family on March 16, 2025.
She was born in Rocky Mount, Nash County, North Carolina on September 10, 1943. Billie was preceded in death by her husband, Darrell Mims Ray, and her parents, Ernest Elwood and Margaret Jackson Tolston. She is survived by her sister, Claudia...
Robert William Dougherty, Sr.
Mar 15, 2025
Robert William Dougherty, Sr. passed away on March 15, 2025, at the age of 79. He was born on May 22, 1945 in Plainfield, New Jersey, raised in Atlanta, Georgia and graduated from Marist College High School in Atlanta.
Robert's family descended from the earliest settlers of New Amsterdam whose ancestors fought in the American Revolution. He was a Music Enthusiast...
Eric Ryan McLeroy
Mar 15, 2025
Eric Ryan McLeroy, born February 12, 1966, died March 15, 2025 at the age of 59.
A native of Athens, GA, Eric was a son of Garnett Wayne and Kay Hansford McLeroy. A graduate of Oconee County High School, he was a Senior Manager for Zaxby’s. He was also an accomplished auto mechanic. Eric enjoyed the outdoors and was also an...
Julia Bell Smith
Mar 15, 2025
With profound love and deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Julia Banks Smith, 77, of Athens, GA, on March 15, 2025, in Winder, GA. Born on March 20, 1947, in Columbus, GA, she was the beloved daughter of the late Lonnie Banks and Frances Mae Banks (Williams). She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Lonnie Banks Jr....
Barry Lee Whitlock
Mar 15, 2025
Barry Lee Whitlock, 71, of Crawford, GA passed away peacefully on March 15, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.
Barry was born at home in Morgan County, GA on January 10, 1954 to the late John T. Whitlock, Sr. and Jennie Henrietta Spratlin Whitlock. Barry attended Morgan County Schools and spent his early years working as machinist for several local manufacturers....
Michael Eugene Casper
Mar 14, 2025
Michael Eugene Casper September 28, 1969 – March 14, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Michael Eugene Casper, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Michael went home to be with the Lord, leaving behind a legacy of love, hard work, and a deep connection to his faith and family.
Born on September 28, 1969, Michael...