OBITUARIES

Jun 1, 2026

Brenda Joyce Brooks passed peacefully at her home on June 1, 2026. A lifelong resident of Oconee County, she was born in Athens on October 18, 1953, graduated from Oconee County High School in 1971, and spent her life working as a medical assistant and as a caregiver to her beloved husband of 53 years, Alton. Brenda was a loving...

May 31, 2026

Barbara J. Pollard, 78, of Watkinsville, passed away on May 31, 2026, after an extended illness. Born on May 16, 1948, in Jesup, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Robert Hilliard and Dorothy Durden Hilliard.

A graduate of Wayne County High School, Barbara went on to build a meaningful career in the healthcare field, serving for more than 20...

May 30, 2026

May 26, 2026

Edmond Lynn Norton, affectionately known as Lynn, went to glory peacefully at his residence on May 26, 2026. Born on December 21, 1938, in Atlanta, Georgia, Lynn’s life was marked by dedicated service, both professionally and personally.

A graduate of Murphy High School in 1956, Lynn went on to serve his country proudly in the United States Navy. Following his military...

May 26, 2026

Ann Elizabeth Hale Kitchens, 91, of Winterville, passed away peacefully on May 26, 2026. Born October 12, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Jasper “Jack” Lee Hale and Sarah Elizabeth McCune Hale.

Ann graduated from Athens High School in 1952. She married John Dean Kitchens in August 1953 with whom she shared 69 years of marriage. Always putting her...

May 25, 2026

Luther Ernest Wood Jr. (Buster), 76, of Colbert Ga. died on May 25, 2026. The son of the late Luther E Wood Sr. and Vera E Youngblood Wood.

Buster was born in Athens, GA and lived in Colbert for 43 years. He drove a truck with L&G Trucking, also worked as an electrician assistant while remodeling homes and ended his working...

May 24, 2026

In love and memory.A celebration of the life for Karen Michelle Lindsey 59 died on Sunday May 24, 2026 She was a devoted RN for most of her adult life. She is survived by her parents Carey and Marjorie

Williams of Watkinsville, Georgia .She had two sons, Carey Allen Wages of Covington and Casey Wages of Monroe. She had four brothers...

May 24, 2026

Mary Kerry Adams, cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 24, 2026 at the age of 83.

Born in Cleveland, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Adolph J. Peldner and Genevieve Marie Acton Peldner. Mary proudly served her country as a Veteran of the United States Navy and was a dedicated member of AMVETS...

May 24, 2026

Violet Jean Mize, 77, of Carlton, GA, passed away on May 24, 2026. Born on June 21, 1948, Jean will be remembered as a devoted mother whose presence touched the lives of many. She attended beautician school and later became a mechanic, working in the shop she proudly owned with her late husband, Russell Mize. The love, strength, and kindness...

May 23, 2026

Katie Gruetter Stephens, 44, of Watkinsville, passed away on May 23, 2026.

Born on November 9, 1981, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Katie was a beloved daughter, wife, mother, sister, and friend. She will be remembered for her fun-loving spirit and the unconditional love she shared so freely with her family and friends.

In her free time, Katie found joy in cheering on the...

May 23, 2026

Sally Ann Ruark Gouge, 82, fo Athens, GA died on Saturday, May 23, 2026. 

Born in Washington, Georgia, she was the daugher of the late H. E. Ruark and Ida Kate Childs Ruark. Mrs. Gouge was a graduate of the University of Georgia and retired in 2003 from the Athens Clarke County School System, where she worked as a Teachers Aide...

May 23, 2026

Henrietta Edwards Patton passed away on May 23, 2026, after a brief illness.

Born on July 6, 1939, she was the third of nine children born to John Henry Edwards and Willie Mae Evans Edwards, though only six survived infancy. She spent most of her childhood in the small town of Bogart, Georgia, and was a proud member of the first...

May 22, 2026

James Huerlan Russell, 88, of Comer, GA passed away peacefully in his sleep in the early morning hours on Friday, May 22, 2026. He was born on June 5, 1937, son of the late James Knox Russell and the late Lorena Nealy Carithers Russell.

He retired from the United States Air Force in 1977 after nearly 22 years of service as...

May 22, 2026

James Edward Helm, age 89, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2026, after a long illness. Born on September 23, 1936, in Wideman, Arkansas, he was the eldest son of Ewell Baxter Helm and Ethel (Dalrymple) Helm. He is survived by his sisters, Betty (Bryan) Palmer and Brenda Helm. James is survived by his devoted wife, Judith Helm; his daughter,...

May 22, 2026

Patricia "Pat" Joan Zucker, 89, of Comer, passed away on May 22, 2026. Born on June 2, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Louis L. Roth and Winifred Bury Roth.

Pat enjoyed her lifelong career as a real-estate agent. In her spare time she loved to crochet and listen to old music.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded...

May 22, 2026

Doyle “Dot” Carter Shivar went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 22, 2026. Dot was a follower of Jesus Christ and has now received the inheritance secured for her through the death and resurrection of her Savior and Lord. She was a member of the Prince Avenue Baptist Church. Even in the last few difficult years of...

May 21, 2026

Jerry "Mike" Michael Allen, Jr., born on July 10, 1969, in Athens, Georgia, passed away on May 21, 2026, in Gainesville, Georgia. Mike was a cherished figure in the lives of many and will be profoundly missed by all who knew him.

Mike was the son of Jerry Michael Allen & Patsy Allen.

Mike devoted much of his life to supporting others,...

May 21, 2026

Jerry Kevin Guest, 50, of Athens, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 21, 2026.

Kevin was the only child of the late Jerry Guest and Evelyn Fortson Guest. Kevin worked for Guest Brick Cleaning and Caulking and later for Havertys. He enjoyed fishing, anything Marvel, and gaming with family and friends. Most of all, Kevin treasured the time he spent with...

May 21, 2026

Marion Lynn Johnson Rush, born at Emory Hospital in Atlanta, GA on October 10, 1955, went home to be with the Lord at her residence on May 21, 2026, after a long bout of sickness.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William T. Johnson and Princine Rowland Johnson of Douglasville, GA. She married Charlie T. Rush on December 15,...

May 21, 2026

John William Pritchett, Jr., affectionately known as Johnny, passed away on May 21, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of dedicated public service spanning five decades. Born on September 6, 1949, Johnny committed his life to the safety and well-being of his community through his distinguished career and civic leadership.

Johnny began his firefighting career in 1971 with the Athens Clarke County...