OBITUARIES

Jul 23, 2023

Billie Vaughn, age 89, passed away at her home on July 23, 2023. She was born Billie Sue Clark in Apple Valley, GA on January 18, 1934 to Theodore and Mary Lee Clark. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Vaughn was preceded in death by her husband of forty-two years, Rev. Albert Vaughn and her beloved sister, Evelyn Fouche....

Jul 22, 2023

Lamar Daniel Bowen, 50, of Athens, passed away on July 22, 2023. Born on April 26, 1973, he was the son of Jack Bowen and the late Elise Williams Bowen.

Lamar was one of a kind and was always the life of the party. He was radiant and lit up every room he walked into. He loved...

Jul 20, 2023

Melanie Jenkins Powers, 64, from Hull, Georgia passed away peacefully in the early morning on Thursday, July 20th, 2023.

She was a beloved educator in Clarke County for many years and shared her love of music with thousands of students.

She is survived by her three children, Kenny, Justin, and Sarah Powers and her siblings...

Jul 20, 2023

Deneen Ayshea Giles, 58, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, July 20, 2023, after unexpected complications from surgery. Funeral Services will be held on Sunday, July 23, 2023, at Cedar Grove Baptist Church. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m., and the Funeral will begin at 3:00 p.m. with Reverend Reggie Vaughn...

Jul 19, 2023

Charles L. Webb, 89, took his last flight on July 19, 2023.

Col. Webb is survived by his wife, Gloria, his sister, Jane Webb, sister-in-law Mary Ann Webb, his children: Tammy Webb and Julia Vereen (Doug); Steve Lover (Phoebe) and Sheila Grajek; Luana’s brother Jim Clayton, and his many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

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Jul 19, 2023

Lynda Kitchens Garvin, 64, died July 19, 2023.

Born in Atlanta, GA, Lyn was a longtime resident of Athens and was a daughter of the late Donnie Mae Beard and James Iverson Kitchens. She retired from the University of Georgia Department of Human Resources-Physical Plant Division, and was a devoted supporter of UGA Football and Baseball. Go...

Jul 19, 2023

Jere Van Mathews, 85, of Lexington, ended his Happy Hour on July 19, 2023, at seven o’ clock p.m.

A lifelong resident of Oglethorpe County, Jere was the life of the party who never met a stranger. He retired from the Georgia Department of Transportation where he worked as an engineer, and he was a member of...

Jul 19, 2023

Nancy Lord Eades, 91, of Watkinsville, died peacefully at home on July 19, 2023.

Born in Oconee County, GA she was a daughter of the late Margaret Dickens Murray and J.W. Murray and Romey D. Oldham.  She and her late husband, William T. (Bill) Lord made their home in Martinez, GA from 1953 until his death in...

Jul 18, 2023

Alice Ann (Rollins) Castengera died July 18, 2023, at Landmark Hospital of Athens. Her husband Michael remained by her side throughout her time in hospital and was with her at the end.

Alice was born in 1951 to William Joseph (Buddy) Rollins, and Vivian Holsonback Rollins of Greenwood, South Carolina. She lived in Greenwood up until after...

Jul 18, 2023

Deborah Annie Robinson, 73, of Winterville passed away on July 18, 2023. Born on April 12, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Howard Moses Hayes and Dorothy Carter Hayes.

Deborah was a member of Cornerstone Church in Athens. She retired from UGA before working at the Athens Clarke County Tax Commissioners office as a tax...

Jul 18, 2023

Patricia Fath Rucker, 78, wife of George Luther Rucker, died on July 18, 2023. Born in Allentown, PA, she was the daughter of the late William John Fath, Jr. and Katherine Patricia Fath. Mrs. Rucker enjoyed gardening, travel and being adventurous. Survivors in addition to her husband include one daughter and son in law: Kathy (Nicholas) Evans; siblings, William...

Jul 18, 2023

Robert Irby Warren 72 of Winterville, passed away on July 18, 2023. He was the son of the late J.B. & Lillan Warren; also preceded by his wife, Judy Warren, and brother, Steve Warren. The memorial service will be Saturday 4:30 PM July 22, 2023, at Lord & Stephens, East Chapel with Rev. Tac Colley officiating. The family will...

Jul 18, 2023

Inez Elliott Green, 81, wife of Alan Taft Green, died on July 18, 2023. Born in Fannin County, GA, she was the daughter of the late Manuel and Ola Elliott and was also preceded in death by six brothers and sisters. Mrs. Green was a faithful member of Union Baptist Church and a homemaker. Survivors in addition to her...

Jul 17, 2023

Jean Bidlack Eddowes, a resident of Oconee County, Georgia, entered into rest July 17, 2023.  She previously resided in Mifflinburg, Pennsylvania, for many years.

A much-loved mother and grandmother, she leaves, to cherish her memory, a son Jeffrey A. Eddowes; daughter Jennifer E. Wood (David); and grandsons Samuel R. Wood and Charles A. Wood.  She was preceded...

Jul 16, 2023

Charles “Buddy” Richmond Crawford, Jr, 94, husband of the late Mary Ann Bost Crawford died on July 16, 2023.  Born in Lexington, GA on March 22, 1929, he was the son of the late Charles Richmond Crawford, Sr and Kathleen Margaret Bailey Crawford. Mr. Crawford is survived by two daughters, Leslie Ann Crawford Hately of Anchorage, AK and Kimberly...

Jul 16, 2023

Charles Lucious Dunn, Jr "Chuck", 66, of Bishop, passed away at home Sunday evening, July 16th. Lovingly known as Papa Chuck by most, he was a long-time resident of Oconee County and endeared by those who knew him. Preceded in death by his wife of 38 years, JenJen, Chuck leaves behind two daughters, Crystal Bradberry of Kansas City and...

Jul 16, 2023

Leah Jane Szczepanski, 19, of Bishop passed away on July 16, 2023. Born on February 11, 2004, she was the daughter of Brian and Alicia Szczepanski.

Leah was a self-proclaimed movie buff who enjoyed staying active, drinking coffee, watching UGA football and playing piano. She loved her friends and family wholeheartedly and was loyal in all aspects...

Jul 15, 2023

Harry Winston “Wink” Westbrook, Sr., of Athens, GA, passed away on July 15, 2023, at the age of 95. Wink, as he was known to friends and family, was born in Carrollton, GA, on April 26, 1928, the son of the late Lloyd Claibourne Westbrook, Sr., and Exa Roper Westbrook. He was the fourth of Lloyd and Exa’s five...

Jul 14, 2023

Kathy Delane Jenkins (Seagraves) gained her angel wings July 14, 2023.

She was a loving wife, mother, nana, and friend. She joined her mother and father James and Wilma Seagraves along with her son William Blane Epps. She left behind her loving husband Charles “Mark” Jenkins and daughter Jessica Rena James (Epps).  Grandchildren Caitlin Carey, Kevin Carey...

Jul 14, 2023

Shara Leigh Mattox, cherished mother, daughter, sister and friend, died unexpectedly on Friday, July 14, 2023 at the age of 38.

Born in Athens, she was the daughter of Durward Mattox and Susan Armistead Mattox. Shara was a graduate of Madison County High School. She enjoyed spending time at the beach, camping and she also had a...