Lee E. Byrd
Feb 4, 2025
Lee E. Byrd, 87, of Lexington, passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2025.
Born in Cherokee County, she was a daughter of the late Lee and Nellie Thomason Hendrix. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Marvin Byrd; son, Michael M. Byrd and his wife, Sheila Byrd; grandson, Jason L. Arnold; granddaughter, Jennifer L....
Joanne Rose Schmidt
Feb 4, 2025
Joanne R. Schmidt (Gersey), long time resident of Athens, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at the age of 88.
Joanne was born in the village of Crescent in the Colerain township of Belmont County, Ohio in 1936 to Martin Gersey and Joanna E. Vicich. She graduated from John Adams High School in South Bend, Indiana in 1954, and...
Pat Bourne
Feb 3, 2025
Patricia Irene Bourne, affectionately known as Pat, passed away on February 3, 2025, at the age of 70. Born on July 12, 1954, in Athens, Georgia, Pat was the cherished daughter of the late Nell Kirkland Bourne and Donald Russell Bourne.
Throughout her life, Pat's journey took her from her hometown in Athens to various locations, thanks to her father's career...
Richard Henry Allen
Feb 3, 2025
Richard “Ricky” Henry Allen, 72, of Athens, passed away on February 3, 2025. Born on February 27, 1952, he was the son of the late Roy Henry Allen and Virginia Glisson Allen.
He enjoyed interacting with the public, working in retail most of his life. He loved spending time with his family, listening to music, and truly enjoyed a good meal....
Sarah John Shelton
Feb 3, 2025
Sarah John Shelton, cherished mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away on Monday, February 3, 2025 at the age of 87.
A lifelong resident of Madison County, she was a daughter of the late Howard Gunnin and Annie Haggard Gunnin. Sarah was a wonderful seamstress and had a great sense of humor. She also loved her snuff, so much so that she...
Sarah M Stanley
Feb 3, 2025
Sarah Margaret Stanley (92 yrs), the last living child of John Lee Stanley and Callie Viola Stanley (Spain), peacefully passed away on February 3, 2025. Sarah, known as Aunt Sarah or “Toot” and “Franma” to her niece Deborah Clark’s three daughters, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, became the family matriarch and extraordinarily cared for her family. She was more than a sister,...
Patricia Ann Young
Feb 2, 2025
Patricia Ward Young, 84, died on February 2, 2025. Patricia was born in Athens, GA on September 25, 1940, to the late Frances and Gilder Ray Ward. She is also preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Julius Young, a sister Gilda Simonton and two son, Tracy and Wesley Young. She retired from Sears. Survivors include her daughter,...
Wayne Bradberry
Feb 1, 2025
Harold “Wayne” Bradberry, 60, of Nicholson, Georgia passed away on February 1, 2025. A Georgia native, he was the son of the late William Harold Bradberry and Carolyn Diane (Dixon) Strickland.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his siblings: Nancy Bradberry and Shane Strickland and stepfather: Virgil Strickland
Wayne worked for 20 years delivering milk to the...
James V. Morgan
Jan 31, 2025
James (Jimmy) Morgan, born March 3, 1947 passed away at age 77 on January 31, 2025 in Winterville, Georgia.
He was preceded in death by his parents Howard and Ruth Morgan and his loving wife of 38 years, Pat Morgan. Jimmy is survived by his three children Callie Morgan, Laura Pieper, and Amy Morgan along with son-in-law John Pieper and many...
Gary Carl Hall, Sr.
Jan 31, 2025
Gary Carl Hall, Sr. entered into eternal rest at his residence in Athens, GA Friday morning January 31, 2025 while being under the love and care of his son. He was born in La Rochelle, France on October 7, 1954 to Carl Hall and Yvette Croize. He grew up in Bristol, CT alongside his brother Jackie and sister Joanne. He...
Barbara Wilson Laubert
Jan 31, 2025
Barbara (Wilson) Laubert, age 91, passed peacefully at home on January 31, 2025. She was the wife of Andy Laubert, Sr. (1930-2024) for 72 years.
Barbara married Andy in 1950. They lived in Andy's home town of Egg Harbor, NJ where they raised their 9 children; Andy (Bernadette) Laubert, Jr., Ruthann (Laubert) Donaldson, Grace Laubert( preceded by her husband, Nick) Perona...
Margaret Ann Turner
Jan 30, 2025
Margaret Ann (Gordon) Turner, age 70, a loving mother and adoring grandmother to two each, passed away peacefully on January 30th after a courageous battle with stomach cancer. A native of Athens, GA and longtime resident of Oconee County, Margaret was the eldest daughter of the late Freddie Gordon Sr. and Johnnie Lou Gordon and sister to the late Freddie...
Catherine Ann Cheely
Jan 30, 2025
Catherine Ann Cheely, beloved wife, daughter, sister, and friend, passed away on January 30, 2025, at the age of 60. Catherine brought light and life into the world with her vibrant red hair and charismatic personality. A proud Irish Catholic, she was well-known for her sassy, smart, and fun-loving demeanor that made her the life of any gathering.
As an accomplished...
Reverend David L. Hart
Jan 30, 2025
The Reverend David L. Hart was welcomed into the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, January 30, 2025.
David was born in Jacksonville, Florida to The Rev. Dr. George F. Hart and Violet Mappus Hart.
At the age of 8, his family moved to Huntsville, Alabama where his father pastored at St. Mark's Lutheran Church. David attended Huntsville...
Rhonda Lee Wooten
Jan 28, 2025
Rhonda Lee Wooten, 57, died on January 28, 2025. Born in Athens, GA, she was the daughter of Katherine Hammond Toole and the late Joe Bates and sister to the late Vickie Elaine Bates. Survivors include her children: Brandi Jones, Brittany Cox, Justin Bryson, Ashley Green, Kayla McGowan and Josh Bryson; sister: Carolyn Johnson; brother: Bobby Toole, Jr. and 27...
Patricia Anne McCarthy Noles
Jan 28, 2025
Patricia Anne McCarthy Noles peacefully departed this world en route to the Kingdom of Heaven while sleeping peacefully in the early morning hours of January 28, 2025. She was 92 years young.
Patricia, “Patti” was born in Orange, New Jersey to Edwin and Bridget McCarthy. She was raised in Belmar, New Jersey and attended St. Rose Catholic School until her entry...
Stephen Luke McGrath
Jan 28, 2025
Stephen “Steve” Luke McGrath, 82, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2025 with his family by his side.
A graduate of St. Ambrose University in Davenport, Iowa, Steve proudly served in the 101st Airborne in the U.S. Army. A dedicated member of the Rotary Club, he lived by its motto, “Service Above Self.”
Steve is survived by his loving wife of 60...
Ginger Leigh Brake
Jan 27, 2025
Ginger Leigh Brake, beloved daughter, mother, sister, and friend, passed away on Monday, January 27th, 2025. She was 44 years old.
A lifelong native of Athens, Georgia, Ginger attended Cedar Shoals High School and Athens Technical College. For more than 20 years, Ginger dedicated herself to early childhood education, where her innate gifts of compassion, patience, and unwavering love for children...
David Stuart Himmelsbach
Jan 27, 2025
Colonel (Retired), Dr. David S. Himmelsbach, PhD., veteran of the United States Army, and career research chemist for the U.S. Department of Agriculture, passed away suddenly of natural causes in his home on January 27, 2025 at the age of 81.
Dave, a longtime resident of Athens and Watkinsville, Georgia, was born on October 19, 1943 to Jacob and Ruth (Davies)...
Harry Reed Sims
Jan 27, 2025
Harry Reed Sims, 75, husband of 55 years to Sharon Baker Sims, died on January 27, 2025.
A native of and longtime resident of Oconee County, Mr. Sims was the son of the late Billy Sims and Jewell Huff Sims and brother to the late Jim Sims. He was a 1967 graduate of Oconee County High School and a 1972 graduate...