Dec 23, 2022

William David Volk of East Point, Florida, died on December 23, 2022 in Athens, Georgia.

David was born in Athens on February 15, 1952. His parents were Marguerite Antley and the late Frank William Volk, Jr. David graduated from Seminole High School in St. Petersburg, Florida where he played varsity football. He was a walk-on at the...

Dec 22, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Robert Charles Holmes. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Dec 22, 2022

Joan Brown Hurley, 81, wife of the late Robert P. Hurley, died on December 22, 2022. Born in Ellenville, NY, she was the daughter of the late John T. Brown and Selma S. Brown and sister to the late John Brown and Jeanette Barker.

The services are private.

Survivors include two children, Robert “Pete” (Ashli)...

Dec 21, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Louisa Taber Brailsford. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Dec 21, 2022

José Luis Montañez Villafañe of (technically) Watkinsville, GA, but really of San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico passed away on December 21, 2022. He was born to the late Andrés Montañez de la Cruz and Juana Villafañe Vazquez. He is also preceded by a sister: Rosita Montañez Villlafañe (married to Hector Gonzalez Torres) and survived by his sister Milagros Montañez Villafañe...

Dec 20, 2022

Mary Gloria (Fatty) McElroy

Colbert-Mary Gloria (Fatty) McElroy, 90, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 20, 2022.

Born on August 23, 1932, in Colbert, GA to the late John R. and Ellie Collins McElroy, she was the 10 th out of 12 children and was a twin to Robert “Humming” McElroy....

Dec 20, 2022

On Tuesday, December 20, 2022, James “Jim” William Wilson of Athens, Georgia passed away at the age of 86 years old.  He was born and raised in rural Linwood, Kansas to Harry and Opal Wilson.  He and his brother, Joe, fell in love with bluegrass music at a young age.  Music became a life-long passion that he freely shared...

Dec 20, 2022

Catherine Linda Sweeney, born October 21, 1947, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2022 surrounded by her family. Cathy was born in New York and lived in New Jersey until 1991, when she and her adoring husband of 54 years, Rich, moved to Atlanta.  In 1997 they had an opportunity to move to California where they lived for over...

Dec 19, 2022

Leonard “Len” Wright, Jr., 84, of Athens, GA, entered Heaven’s gates on December 19, 2022.

Originally from Waynesboro, Tennessee, Len was a resident of Athens for over 50 years.

Born on August 12, 1938, in Waynesboro, Tennessee, Len was the son of the late Leonard and Ola Mae Wright.  He was preceded in death by...

Dec 18, 2022

Lucy Jones Coleman, formerly of Hilton Head Island, SC, died early Sunday, December 18, 2022, at Presbyterian Village in Athens at the age of 96, about one month short of her 97th birthday. She was predeceased by her parents, Nan Taylor Jones and Pierce Harper Jones, and her husband of 70 years, Frederick Ansel Coleman.

Born in...

Dec 17, 2022

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

Dec 17, 2022

John Douglas Hoge, a deeply loved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on December 17, 2022 of Hamman-Rich Syndrome, a sudden and untreatable illness. He was 75. John was married for 51 years to the love of his life, Gail (formerly Williamson). He was the proud father of two sons: U.S. Army Master Sergeant (retired) Josh (Jennifer Gootman) and...

Dec 17, 2022

David Joseph Spratlin, Sr., 67, of Hull, passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2022.

Born in Athens, he was the son of the late David Pope Spratlin and Joann Baughcum Spratlin.

Survivors include his children, David Spratlin, Jr., Jennifer Spratlin and Joshua Spratlin; sisters, Diane Suddeth and Patricia Harrison and grandchildren, Lauren, Nolan and Ethan....

Dec 17, 2022

(Elsie) Maria Rathbun passed away December 17, 2022 at the age of 91.

Born in Omaha, Nebraska, November 21, 193,.  Maria graduated from North High School in 1947 and from Iowa State University in 1953 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Home Economics Education.  Maria has belonged to the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) since 1964...

Dec 17, 2022

Marion Eloise Perry Sanders, 90, of Winterville, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 17, 2022.

Born in Clarke County to the late Walter Perry and Addie Strickland Perry, Marion spent her entire life in the Athens area. She married Robert Eugene Sanders, and they raised six daughters together. Marion excelled as a...

Dec 17, 2022

Robert Arden Downs of Statham, Georgia passed away on December 17, 2022, at home. He was born January 23, 1934, in Athens, Georgia, the first of five children of Frank Arden and Anne Garrett Downs, and grew up on a 72-acre farm in Oconee County, Georgia in the Bogart/Statham area.  He attended small public schools of Oconee County and...

Dec 16, 2022

On December 16th, 2022 Amanda Perkins Hasten of Athens, GA passed away at the age of 54.

Amanda was born to Bill and Donna Perkins in Pascagoula, MS in 1968. She was a graduate of Pascagoula High School, earned a nursing degree while studying at Mississippi State University and the Mississippi University for Women. Amanda later attended...

Dec 16, 2022

James (Jim) Rudolph Holland , born, April 19, 1928 in Moultrie, GA, but long time Athens resident passed away December 16, 2022 at age 94. After being born and raised in Moultrie, he left to  start college at Clemson University. World War II interrupted and he served 19 months in the US Army Signal Corp in Italy. After serving,...

Dec 15, 2022

Helen Robena Simmons, 94, of Comer, passed away on Thursday, December 15, 2022.

A lifelong resident of Madison County, she was a daughter of the late James Murray and Clara Smith Murray. Mrs. Simmons was a longtime member of Moon’s Grove Baptist Church where she was active with the Encouragers Sunday School Class. In addition to her...

Dec 14, 2022

Ricky Darryl Gabriel, 70, of Crawford, was welcomed into his eternal home in Wednesday, December 14, 2022.

A lifelong resident of Crawford, Rick was born on April 27, 1952 to the late James Crawford Gabriel and Lois Williams Gabriel. He was of the Baptist faith.

Ricky was a hardworking, optimistic man who loved his family...