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Local Obituaries for Athens, GA, Clarke County, Watkinsville, GA, Oconee County, Danielsville, GA, Madison County & Surrounding Areas
Enriqueta 'Luli' de Guzman
Oct 11, 2026
Enriqueta “Luli” de Guzmán, DVM, of Bishop passed away peacefully in her sleep on October 11, 2026. She was raised in Puerto Rico by the late Rafael M. de Guzman, MD, and Josefina Caballero alongside her siblings Rafael and Josefina, both surviving. She grew up among the beauty of the ocean waves, horses, and fellow Boricuas.
Luli came to the mainland...
Terri Alewine
Oct 10, 2026
Terri Marie Alewine, a native of Athens, Georgia, passed away on October 10, 2026, at the age of 56, surrounded by her family.
Of all the titles Terri held throughout her life, none brought her more pride or joy than “Mimi.” Her children and grandchildren were truly the light of her life, her greatest blessings and her proudest accomplishments.
A true Georgia...
Geraldine G. Smith
Oct 9, 2026
Geraldine Omie Griffin Smith, 84 of Comer, GA. Passed away Oct 9, 2026.
Geraldine was born in Banks County and a daughter of William Acie Sr. and Mary Griffin.
After graduating from Banks County she moved to Athens to attend Athens Business College. She then worked at Jacks Cookie Company and UGA Extension Service., It was in Athens that she met her...
Lynda Stephenson
Sep 28, 2026
Lynda Lewise Adkisson Stephenson, 85, of Hull, Georgia, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2026. She was the beloved wife of the late Michael Donald “Mickey” Stephenson.
Lynda was born in Shawnee, Oklahoma, on December 18, 1940, to the late Lewis Adkisson and Veryl Bolles Adkisson. She spent her working years as a bank teller and was a longtime member of...
Amanda (Mandy) Mears
Oct 12, 2026
Amanda (Mandy) Mears of Athens Georgia passed on 10/12/26. Daughter of the late Robert E Mears and Kiyoko Tsukiyama (still living). Survived by her husband Chris Bradley and two daughters Graham and Olivia Collins.
A public celebration of life, announced at a later date.
In lieu of flowers We would like to ask that people donate to the Colorectal Cancer Alliance, https://colorectalcancer.org/
Lord...
Kathleen M Embrick
Oct 11, 2026
Kathleen M. Embrick, 72, of Comer, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Anne Elizabeth Morgan and the late Douglas Blachly Morgan.
Kathleen grew up in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and later moved to Commerce, Georgia, where she married Charles Lee Embrick. They eventually moved to Lexington, Georgia, to raise their five children. Kathleen...
Norma Moore
Oct 11, 2026
Norma Harris Moore
Norma Harris Moore, age 88, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on October 11, 2026, following a brief battle with lung cancer.
After graduating from Southwest DeKalb High School, Norma married Edward Adair Moore, her husband of 59 years. She spent most of her life in Dunwoody, Georgia, where she built a life centered on family, friendship,...
Bonnie Mae Anderson
Oct 10, 2026
Bonnie Mae Anderson of Athens, Georgia, died on October 10, 2026 at the age of 68, under the care of hospice at Pruitt Nursing Home.
Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents, Dorothy and Jack Bridges; daughter, Laura Anderson; sisters, Ella Louise and Rebecca Ann.
Bonnie is survived by her daughter, Jennifer Byrd (Lisa Byrd); sister, Loretta Phillips (Darrell); grandchildren, Jessica...
Dawn Smith
Oct 9, 2026
Maria Dawn Smith, 51, passed away on October 9, 2026.
A native of Oconee County, Dawn was a daughter of Robert W. Westbrook of Hull and the late Maria Herlinda Westbrook. She was also preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Robert Westbrook and Jorene Westbrook and maternal grandparents, Silvino Guzman and Herlinda Leos-Guzman.
Dawn was a friendly and outgoing person who...
James Lawice "JL" Wright, Jr.
Oct 8, 2026
Full obituary details for Mr. Wright will be announced.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 18, 2026 from 3:00 until 5:00 pm at Lord and Stephens, West.
In lieu of flowers, if would like, please make a donation to the charity of your choice in his memory or to the Salvation Army serving the Greater Athens Area which receives checks at...
Laurence Edward Fortson
Oct 6, 2026
In Loving Memory of Laurence Edward Fortson
December 13, 1951 – October 6, 2026
Laurence Edward Fortson, born December 13, 1951, in San Francisco, California, went home to be with His Lord and Heavenly Father on October 6, 2026. He grew up in communities throughout the United States before eventually making Georgia his home and developing a lifelong connection to the University...
Bobby R. Ward
Oct 6, 2026
Bobby Ray Ward, 93, of Watkinsville, Georgia, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2026, at his home. His wife of 71 years, Barbara, and those who loved him were with him. He went the way the two of them had always hoped: gently, in his sleep.
Bobby was born February 24, 1933, in Monroe, Georgia, to Henry and Elizabeth Ward. He...
Charles Daniel Bell
Oct 6, 2026
Charles Daniel Bell passed away on October 6, 2026, at the age of 55. He was born on December 4, 1970.
Charles was a graduate of Oconee High School. He later attended the University of Georgia for three years. He worked at Ingles in Hull and Commerce, where he served as the frozen foods manager.
He is survived by his father, Charles...
Frankie Suttles Hicks
Oct 4, 2026
Frankie Suttles Hicks, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away on October 4, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of love, creativity, faith, laughter, and devotion to her family.
Born on July 10, 1942, Frankie possessed a love of learning and literature that led her to the University of Georgia, where she graduated in 1964 with a bachelor’s degree in...
Hazel Inez Witcher
Oct 4, 2026
Hazel Inez Witcher, 98, wife of the late William Neil Witcher, died on Sunday, October 4, 2026.
Born in Athens, GA, she was the daughter of the late Edward Odell Fowler and Florrie Mae Fitzpatrick Fowler. Mrs. Witcher worked as a phone operator, and in management in food service and pharmacies.
Survivors include her three children: Eddie (Rita) Witcher, Richard Neil (Barbara)...
Carmen McElhannon Andrews
Oct 3, 2026
Carmen McElhannon Andrews, 53, of Warner Robins, GA entered into eternal rest on October 3, 2026 with her devoted husband by her side.
Mr. and Mrs. George McElhannon raised Carmen all across the state of Georgia. Throughout her adulthood, she moved all across the south, including Nashville, TN, Lexington, GA, and most recently in Warner Robins, GA.
Mrs. Carmen McElhannon married Mr....
Bobbie Paul Porter
Oct 3, 2026
Bobbie P. Porter was born June 3, 1934, in Morgan, GA, and passed away October 3, 2026, at the age of 92. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 70 years, Val Jean Porter. She is survived by her four children: Michael Porter, David (Cheryl) Porter, Steven Porter and Page Porter; six grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
Bobbie met...
Eli Owen Stidham
Oct 3, 2026
Eli Owen Stidham, 17, of Winder, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 3, 2026.
Born in Athens, he was the only child of Derrick Justin Stidham and Faith McEntyre Stidham. Eli fought a courageous battle with Tay-Sachs disease and, through his incredible strength and determination, lived far beyond his life expectancy. He brought love and joy to all who knew him...
Linda Basham
Oct 3, 2026
Linda Basham, 81, of Watkinsville GA, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2026.
She was born in Atlanta, GA to the late William (Bill) and Melba Geissler.
After moving to Athens, she met the love of her life, Bobby, while they both attended Athens High. They eloped in 1961 and spent 59 wonderful years together until Bobby’s passing in 2021.
She started her...
Joseph Galen Arp
Oct 2, 2026
Joseph “Joe” Galen Arp, 76, of Watkinsville, Georgia, passed away on October 2, 2026. Born on October 16, 1949, in Epworth, Georgia, Joe was the youngest of three boys and spent his childhood in the mountains he cherished throughout his life.
Joe attended the University of Georgia and the UGA School of Pharmacy before beginning his career alongside his uncles at...
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