OBITUARIES

Apr 1, 2023

Karen Schultz McClure, 68, of Athens, Georgia, went to be with her Creator and Savior on April 1, 2023 after a long fought battle with FTD Dementia and is now restored and reunited with her husband, Dan. “Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.” Romans 12:12 She was born to Virginia Harris Schultz (of Athens, GA)...

Mar 31, 2023

Paul Sprague (79) of Ila passed away on Friday, March 31. Born on August 17, 1943, in Monterey Park CA, he was the son of the late Walter and Louise Sprague.

Paul is survived by his six children: Pete McKinley (wife Tracy) of Smithfield, NC, Patrick Sprague of Athens, Emily Sprague, Athens, Allison Maddox (husband, Josh), Ashley...

Mar 31, 2023

Josephine Aurigemma, age 95, who passed away peacefully on March 31, 2023 at St. Mary’s Hospice House, was a wonderful and caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, cousin and friend. She was born on October 21, 1927, to Rose and August Margiotta. Josephine was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Vincent, and son, Michael. She is survived...

Mar 31, 2023

Mary Garnell Maxey, 90, of Athens, GA passed away March 31, 2023 in Augusta, GA.  She was the daughter of the late Otha and Levie Osborne.  She was preceded in death by husbands James Hampton Palmer and Cecil D. Maxey, as well as by her sister Mildred Anderson and brother Dwayne Osborne, and her beloved dachshund companion, Maggie.

Mar 30, 2023

Nemec, Thomas D., 73 of Statham, GA passed away on March 30, 2023, after a brief illness. He was predeceased by his parents, Leonard and Charlotte Nemec.

He lived in Florida most of his adult life, before moving to Georgia in 2016.

Survivors include son, Nathan Nemec of Florida, brother, Richard Nemec of Florida, sisters...

Mar 29, 2023

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

Mar 29, 2023

Celia “Fay” Meeler, 82, of Watkinsville, passed away on March 29, 2023. Born on October 26, 1940, in Athens, Georgia she was the daughter of the late Katie Mae Burkhalter Meeler and Howard Thomas Meeler and was one of eight children.

She is survived by 5 siblings; numerous nieces and nephews.  Although she never had a child...

Mar 29, 2023

Hazel Janice Bernat of Watkinsville, Georgia passed away on March 29, 2023.

Born on March 31, 1942, in Flowery Branch, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Milton White and Grace Williams White. She was married for 41 years to Len Bernat.

Hazel worked for many years in the field of quality control and...

Mar 29, 2023

Dora Mae Bell, 91 of Carlton, GA passed away on March 29, 2023. She was the daughter of the late, Melco & Azalee Kidd; also preceded in death by her husband, James “Shorty” Bell and also preceded by her brother, Rufus Kidd.

Funeral services are on April 2, 2023, at 2:00 PM Sunday at Lord & Stephens...

Mar 28, 2023

Donna Lynette Walker, 55 years of age and of Commerce Georgia, passed away peacefully in the care of St. Mary’s Hospice House on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 in Athens Georgia.

Donna was born on October 22 in East St. Louis IL to the parents of David Leon and Doris Lorraine Walker.

Donna was a member...

Mar 28, 2023

Sandra Jane Roberts, 83, wife of the late Ronald Benton Roberts, died on Tuesday, March 28, 2023. Born in Barrow County, GA, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Pearl Casey. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her four children: Ronnie Roberts, Reggie Roberts, Carol Satterfield and Julie McDaniel; eight grandchildren; Jason, Justin, Jody, Cole, Ben, Jared,...

Mar 28, 2023

Bobbie Ione Gilmore, age 89, of Bishop, GA passed away peacefully on March 28th, 2023. Bobbie was born on March 9th, 1934, to Jessie and Minnie Barfield in Tifton, GA. Bobbie graduated from Tift County High School in 1952. She met her husband Rod Gilmore while he was stationed at Moody Air Force Base in Valdosta, GA during his...

Mar 26, 2023

Briann Noelle Wells-Still, 23, of Jefferson, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 26, 2023.

Born in Rockdale County, she was a daughter of Jason Edward Still and Tammy Jones Still. Briann was a graduate of Oconee County High School and enjoyed reading, painting and watching vampire movies. She was preceded in death by her grandmothers, Laura Jones...

Mar 26, 2023

Dr. Reuben Joshua Smith, 91, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 26 at St. Mary’s Hospice House.

Reuben was born at home in Doerun, GA, Feb 8, 1932, one of twelve children born to Dykes Carmichael Smith Sr and Hassie Williams Smith. He grew up working on the family farm.

After graduating from high school...

Mar 24, 2023

Ray Lee “Bird” McDaniel, 36, died on Friday, March 24, 2023. Born in Augusta, GA he was the son of the late Thomas Lee McDaniel, Sr. and Janice Horn McDaniel. Survivors include his daughter; Dixie-Ann McDaniel, siblings: Thomas McDaniel, Jr., Lonis “Feller” McDaniel, Jennifer McDaniel, Kate Rom and Marie Wilhite; 18 nieces and nephews and one great niece.

Mar 24, 2023

Ruby Simmons Wood, 94, died unexpectedly at home on March 24th, 2023.

Mrs. Wood was the daughter of the late Frank and Lexie Bond Simmons. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edgar H. “Blue” Wood; sisters, Cecile Minish, Gladys Seagraves and brothers, Frazier, Willard, Francis and Elmer Simmons.

She is survived by her...

Mar 23, 2023

Sharon Zehnder Shouse, of Athens, GA, passed away on March 23, 2023.

The daughter of the late Martin Dominick Zehnder and Almena Borden Schwoeppe, Sharon moved to Athens 49 years ago from her place of birth in Louisville, KY. She was a longtime parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church and a devout follower of her faith. She...

Mar 22, 2023

Ronald "Ronnie" McClain, 64, of Athens, Georgia, born March 18, 1959, passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2023, after a hard fought battle with COVID pneumonia. Ronnie is predeceased by his parents James F. and Ann R. McClain. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Fran, his daughter Nikki and husband Jeff Culpepper, daughter Lauren and husband Todd...

Mar 22, 2023

Arthur Cleo Coile, 90, of Comer, died on Wednesday, March 22, 2023.

Born in Madison County to the late Robert Lee Coile and Ruth Lee Manley Coile, Cleo was a lifelong resident of the Oglethorpe County area. He worked for Sears for 47 years and was a member of Clouds Creek Baptist Church. Cleo liked to keep...

Mar 21, 2023

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