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Kenneth Ray Scarborough

Kenneth Ray Scarborough

Mar 25, 2024

No Services are scheduled.

Callie Nicole Shealy

Callie Nicole Shealy

Mar 24, 2024

Callie Nicole Shealy, 9 ½ months, of Winterville, GA died on March 24, 2024. 

Callie is survived by her parents Nicki Foster and Dillon Shealy, maternal grandparents Patti Pugh and Bob and Cheryl Foster and paternal grandparents Mark and Sally Shealy. 

While Callie was only on this earth for a short while, the strength and determination she showed throughout her life is...

Sheila Kay Siegel

Sheila Kay Siegel

Mar 21, 2024

Sheila Kay Siegel, cherished wife, mother and grandmother, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 21, 2024 at the age of 58.

Born in Ohio, she was a daughter of Linda Mae Hughes Cafagno and the late Daniel Cafagno. Sheila was a wonderful cook and enjoyed crafts, specifically painting and crocheting. She adored her family and her beloved...

Peggy L. Barrow

Peggy L. Barrow

Mar 21, 2024

Peggy L. Barrow, cherished wife, mother, grandmother and sister, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 21, 2024 at the age of 75.

Born and raised in Farmington, Peggy worked as a telephone operator for AT&T and retired after more than 32 years. She was an avid collector of bells and most importantly, she cherished her family. Her...

Bruce Charles Evans

Bruce Charles Evans

Mar 20, 2024

A full obituary will be posted soon for Mr. Evans.

The funeral mass will be held on Thursday, April 4, 2024 at the Catholic Center at the University of Georgia at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow the mass at Clark Cemetery in Lexington.

The family will receive friends for the vigil on Wednesday, April 3...

Charles William Foley

Charles William Foley

Mar 19, 2024

Charles William Foley (“Bill”) of Colbert, GA, passed away at age 93 on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. A visitation will be held from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, March 22 at Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, 4355 Lexington Rd, Athens, GA. A graveside service with military honors will be held 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 23, at...

James A. Kirby, Jr.

James A. Kirby, Jr.

Mar 18, 2024

James A. Kirby, Jr., cherished husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother, passed away on Monday, March 18, 2024, at the age of 84.

Born in Augusta on January 14, 1940, he was a son of the late James A. Kirby, Sr., and Blanche Faw Kirby. Mr. Kirby retired from the United States Forestry Service, and he also...

Russell Dunn

Russell Dunn

Mar 18, 2024

Russell “Russ” Glenn Dunn, 63, of Colbert, GA, died on March 18, 2024.

Russ was born in Elberton on October 2, 1960 to parents E. Malrey Dunn and Carolyn Partain Dunn. He graduated from Elbert County High School and the University of Georgia and served his country in the US Army as an Infantry Airborne Ranger. He...

Gerald Thomas Brunson

Gerald Thomas Brunson

Mar 17, 2024

Gerald Thomas Brunson Sr., 86, of Colbert, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 17, 2024.

Born in Camden, South Carolina, he was a son of the late William Thomas Brunson and Helen Louise Hinson Lane. Gerald was a Veteran of both the United States Army and the United States Navy. He retired from the University of Georgia...

Cornelia Stela Iuga

Cornelia Stela Iuga

Mar 16, 2024

Cornelia Stela Iuga, 87, of Athens, died on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

Born in Romania to Suciu Petru and Susana, Cornelia immigrated to the United States and worked in housekeeping for a hospital in Glendale, California. Though she had limited formal education, she taught herself English and raised two daughters. She moved to Athens in 2005 and...

James "Richie" R. Baker

James "Richie" R. Baker

Mar 16, 2024

James Richard “Richie” Baker, 58, died Saturday, March 16, 2024. Born in Athens, GA he was the son of the late James Lenard Baker and Willis Runell Casper Baker and brother to the late Michelle Dills. Survivors one brother Freddie (Andrea) Baker of Lexington and nephews and nieces: Matthew (Jeannie) Baker, Brent (Ansley) Baker, Kristen (Cody) Hall, Lovic Smith,...

James Robert Jarrett

James Robert Jarrett

Mar 16, 2024

James Robert Jarrett, 70, of Hull, GA, passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2024 due to complications from Alzheimer's Disease.

Robert was the son of the late Frank and Sarah Jarrett. He is also preceded in death by his sister Shirley Jarrett Massey.

Robert graduated in 1971 from Madison County High School and then attended...

Peggy Irene (Nelms)  Beard

Peggy Irene (Nelms) Beard

Mar 16, 2024

Peggy Irene Beard, 84, of Comer, GA passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

Born on September 28, 1939, Peggy was the daughter of the late R.W. Nelms and Kathleen Coker. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Poss and Oscar Beard.

A native of Madison County, Peggy was...

John Butterfield

John Butterfield

Mar 15, 2024

Alan John Butterfield, 61, of Athens, died on Friday, March 15, 2024.

Born in Pittsburg, PA, John served his country in the United States Army. After his military service, he worked in construction. He loved playing guitar and rock and roll music, especially the Beatles. John never had much, but he would give the shirt off his...

Elizabeth Lindsay Gemmell

Elizabeth Lindsay Gemmell

Mar 14, 2024

Elizabeth Lindsay Gemmell, 89, wife of the late James Campbell Gemmell, died on Thursday, March 14, 2024. Born in Scotland, she was the daughter of the late James Garvie and Helen Bell Garvie and mother to the late James Gemmell. Mrs. Gemmell moved from Scotland to Bayville, NY in 1961 and in 2000 she retired to Athens, GA. She...

Robert Lee Mathews

Robert Lee Mathews

Mar 14, 2024

Robert Lee Mathews, 72, of Crawford, GA died on Thursday, March 14, 2024. Born in Athens, GA he was the son of the late Loyd Evess Mathews and Pauline McCannon Mathews. Robert retired from Bell’s Grocery Store as the produce manager and had worked as the warehouse manager for the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia. He served in the...

Rodney J. Ducote

Rodney J. Ducote

Mar 12, 2024

Rodney J. Ducote, 74, of Monroe, passed away on March 12, 2024. Born on January 31, 1950, he was the son of the late Clarence Ducote and Laura Gaubert Ducote.

Rodney was a veteran of the United States Navy, stationed on the USS Forrestal and served as an A-6E fighter pilot. He loved riding motorcycles and was...

Robert Marvin Foster

Robert Marvin Foster

Mar 11, 2024

Robert Marvin Foster, 85, of Bishop, passed away on March 11, 2024.

Born in Indiana, he was a son of the late Herbert Foster and Dorothy McIntosh Foster. Mr. Foster was a self-employed videographer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son Tom Foster and stepson David Lee.

Survivors include...

Casey Massey

Casey Massey

Mar 9, 2024

Casey Massey, 29, died March 9, 2024.

A native of Athens, GA, Casey was a son of William Jeffrey Massey and Laura Geeter Bullock. Casey loved spending time with his family and being outdoors, especially working on cars and riding four-wheelers. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Johnny Massey.

A Memorial Service will...

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