Nov 27, 2022

Joseph Richard Niolon, Jr., of Athens, Georgia, passed away peacefully in his home on November 27, 2022. He was born in Birmingham, Alabama on November 6th, 1945, to Joseph Richard Niolon, Sr. and Rebecca Bradley Niolon. He grew up in Atlanta, GA, attending St. Anthony’s Parochial School and graduating from Marist High School.

Joe was a graduate...

Nov 27, 2022

Charles Michael Page, 71, died on Sunday, November 27, 2022 at his residence in Oconee County. Born in Athens, GA on May 14, 1951, he was the son of Faye Marr Jones and the late Leroy Page and brother to the late David Page. Mike self-employed repairman specializing in HVAC and trained canines over the years for several Law...

Nov 26, 2022

Mildred Cochran Watkins, 81, of Nicholson GA, died November 26, 2022. A native of Clarke Co., GA, she lived most of her adult life in Clarke and Madison Counties, GA. She was preceded in death by her husband Walter Watkins, parents Buford and Annie Ruth Cochran, and sister Violetta Slay.

She is survived by her son Terry...

Nov 26, 2022

The world gave us this man, and this man gave us the world!

Our father, Roy Hardy Meeler, 78 of Bishop, passed away peacefully Saturday, November 26, 2022, with his family by his side.

Born March 26, 1944, at home in Farmington, Georgia, he was the middle son of the late Howard Thomas and Katie...

Nov 26, 2022

Melanie Diane Doyle, 53, of Statham passed away on November 26, 2022. Born on June 27, 1969, she was the daughter of Diana Doyle and the late Bruce Doyle.

Melanie was a spit fire with a huge heart and instantly lit up any room she walked in to.

Survivors include her mother, Diana Doyle; children,...

Nov 26, 2022

Jerry Donaldson Purser, 89, of Athens passed away on November 26, 2022. Born on October 24, 1933, he was the son of the late Joseph Donaldson Purser and Ruby C. Jones Purser.

Jerry served in the United States Army and retired from UGA College of Education after 31 years.

In addition to his parents, he...

Nov 25, 2022

Art (Arturo Francisco) DelSignore II, 75, passed away on Friday, November 25, 2022.  He was predeceased by his parents, Arthur Frank & Marthae Jacquelyn DelSignore; his sister Jo Ellen Carlee of Mobile, Alabama.

Graveside services are Tuesday November 29, 2022 3:00 PM at Athens Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends at Lord and Stephens, EAST on...

Nov 24, 2022

On Thursday, November 24, 2022, Sara Liliana McAndrew, 39, went to fullness of joy and pleasures forevermore in God's presence. She was a Godly wife of 12 years to Scott Michael McAndrew with whom she created a home in Watkinsville together alongside their 3-year-old son Michael Caleb McAndrew. Liliana was born in Guatemala City, Guatemala, she was the daughter...

Nov 24, 2022

On November 24, 2022, Margaret Lynn Morgan, beloved wife, devoted mother, cherished sister, and much-admired friend and educator, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family.

Margaret was born August 16, 1969, in Cutchogue, New York to Dr. Donald O'Quinn Morgan and Sue (Brown) Morgan. Dr. Don Morgan's work as a research veterinarian took the family to Lexington,...

Nov 23, 2022

Charles Reginal “Reggie” Phillips, 85, died on November 23, 2022. Born on September 12, 1937 in Madison County, Reggie was the son of the late Dupree and Lutrelle Phillips and brother to the late Sue Phillips and Jerry Phillips. He was a member of Meadow Baptist Church and retired from Dixie Cap Rubber Company after 30 years. Survivors include...

Nov 23, 2022

Sandra Jane Ray, 58, of Carlton, passed away on Wednesday, November 23, 2022.

Born in Athens, she was a daughter of Annie Mae Booth Cowart and the late Bobby Lee Cowart.

Survivors include her husband, Dale Ray; three children, Crystal Ray; Derrick Ray and Jeremy Ray; two siblings, Barbara Hines and Kenneth Cowart; 11 grandchildren...

Nov 23, 2022

Lawrence (Larry) Ronald Hepburn, of Athens, Georgia, died peacefully on November 23, 2022, at St. Mary’s Hospice House, following a brief but challenging illness.  Born on September 26, 1940, in The Bronx, NY, he was the son of Marjorie Jackson and Lawrence Loftus Hepburn.

To all who knew him, Larry was a true Renaissance man.  He was...

Nov 23, 2022

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

Nov 23, 2022

Gary Wayne White, 76, of Winterville, Georgia died November 23, 2022.

Born July 11, 1946 at home in Fredericktown, Missouri, he was a son of the late Richard and Gladys “Dolly” White nee Branam. He was preceded in death by siblings, Bacile (Betty) White, Albert White, Harold White, Clyde White, Lucille (Alva) Yamnitz, and Dorothy Rae.  He...

Nov 22, 2022

Charles Ray Cannon, cherished father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother, passed away on Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at the age of 80.

Born in Athens, he was a son of the late John S. Cannon and Helen M. Damron. Mr. Cannon was a Veteran of the United States Army. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...

Nov 22, 2022

Fredrick M Snailum  74 of Danielsville, GA, passed away unexpectedly on November 22, 2022. Mr. Snailum was born on October 30, 1949, in Yuma, AZ. He is preceded in death by his Son Chris and daughter Marybeth; Father Bill, Stepfather Erine and mother Helen; Brother Greg Snailum, Sister Gail Nicora; Grandparents Maynard & Mary Wheeler, William & Ruby Snailum...

Nov 21, 2022

Cathy Gail Whitehead, 63, of Oconee County, passed away on November 21, 2022. She was born on January 25, 1959, in Covington, Georgia.

Cathy was a devoted mother, wife and mimi.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Larry Whitehead.

Survivors include her mother, Sara Criswell; children, Shane Whitehead (Wendy), Lee Whitehead,...

Nov 21, 2022

Charles DeWitt Blanton, Jr., 85,  a native of Kings Mountain, NC and longtime resident of Athens, GA, passed on November 21, 2022 at his assisted living home in Roswell, GA.   Born on January 11, 1937, he was the son of the late Charles Dewitt Blanton, Sr. and Bonnie Yates Blanton.

Dr. Blanton spent his professional career at...

Nov 19, 2022

Tracy Lynn McCarty Parker, 61, of Danielsville, GA, beloved wife of David Parker, died on November 19, 2022. Born in Athens, GA on August 28, 1961, she was the daughter of the late Willie Lou Magness McCarty and James Gilbert McCarty. She was also preceded in death by her sister: Katherine Starr Brock; father-in-law: Donald Collin Parker "Hawk”; and...

Nov 18, 2022

Sarah Lucille Ray Sloan joined her beloved husband, Wiley G. Sloan, in heaven on Friday, November 18, 2022.

The fourth of six children born to Rev. Albert and Mrs. Alouise Ray, Sarah was a lifelong Methodist, and she and Wiley built their lives around their church and community endeavors.

Born in Milburn, Kentucky, Sarah Lucille...