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Keith Garry Hart
Apr 28, 2026
Keith Garry Hart, 66, of Winterville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.
Born in Franklin County, Keith was the beloved son of the late Brantley Hart and Betty Murray Hart. He was a man known for his strong work ethic, kind heart, and unwavering devotion to those he loved. For more than...
Barbara Wickenden Peterson
Apr 11, 2026
Barbara Wickenden Peterson passed away April 11th at the age of 95. She held a Bachelor’s degree and a Master’s degree both in Arts and Sciences from Georgia State University and taught high school Social Studies in Fulton County. After moving from Atlanta to Athens in 1986, she became office manager and editorial associate for Athens Magazine. She lived a...
Gregory Warren Teague
Apr 28, 2026
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Gregory Warren Teague, who died on Tuesday, April 28, at the age of 77, surrounded by his girls.
Greg was born on April 22, 1949, in Granite Falls, North Carolina, to Oren and Virginia Teague. He grew up alongside his siblings (Steve, Lee, Doug, and Rebecca) on a family tobacco...
Ethel Louise Clifton
Apr 26, 2026
Lucy Clifton, 79 of Comer, GA, passed away April 26, 2026. She was the daughter of the late, Joe F. & Gladys J. Pruitt ; she was also preceded in death by one brother, and one sister, who passed away as infants.
Funeral services are Thursday, April 30, 2026 3:00 PM at the chapel of Lord & Stephens, Danielsville. The family...
Marvin Eugene Bonner
Apr 25, 2026
Marvin Eugene Bonner, 68, died April 25, 2026.
A native of Clarke County, Eugene was a son of the late Evelyn Joyce Melton and George W. Bonner. He was also preceded in death by a son, Joshua Bonner.
No services are scheduled at this time.
Survivors include two brothers, George (Renee) Bonner of Arnoldsville and Kenneth (Norma) Bonner of Elberton; two grandchildren; one...
Sherry Kay Franco
Apr 25, 2026
Sherry Kay Franco, 65, of Athens / Oklahoma City, passed away on April 25, 2026
Born on June 28, 1960, in Oklahoma City, OK, she was the daughter of the late Rufus and Mary Sexton. Sherry lived most of her life in Oklahoma before relocating to Athens in 2024. In her free time, she found joy in spending time with her...
David Wayne Cowart
Apr 24, 2026
David Wayne Cowart, born on June 25, 1952, in Athens, Georgia, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2026, in Elberton, Georgia. His final days were spent at Pruitt Health of Elberton, where the staff’s dedicated care and compassion were deeply appreciated by his family.
David’s life was marked by a deep passion for all things mechanical. He worked closely with his...
Chan Steven Floyd
Apr 23, 2026
Chan Steven Floyd, 23, of Danielsville, passed away on April 23, 2026. Born on September 6, 2002, He was the son of Freida and Brian Kelly and Steven Floyd.
Chan was a head strong, hard-working individual who took great pride in his work as an aquatic specialist for his self-started business, SailFin Aquariums. He enjoyed many things including fishing, hunting, arrowhead...
Troy Gay
Apr 23, 2026
Troy Carl Gay
1937 – 2026
Troy Carl Gay passed peacefully from this life into the arms of his Lord and Savior, surrounded by his loving family. We take great comfort knowing he is finally home. Born on January 18th, 1937, in Fellsmere, Florida, Troy came into this world alongside his identical twin brother Roy, a bond that remained one of the...
Betty Driver Ellis
Apr 22, 2026
Elizabeth Driver “Betty” Ellis passed away peacefully on the morning of April 22, 2026, at Willson Hospice House in Albany, Georgia.
She was born on December 24, 1943, in Gainesville, Georgia, the daughter of Agnes Johnson Driver and Guy Fletcher Driver. She was raised in Athens, Georgia, where her father served as principal of Athens High School and her mother taught...
Kathy Alexander Kitchens
Apr 22, 2026
Kathy Alexander Kitchens of Commerce GA passed away on Wednesday, April 22 after suffering a brain injury in an accidental fall. Kathy was born in Nicholson Georgia on May 26, 1951. She was the eldest daughter of the late Hooper and Viola Anderson Alexander. Kathy retired from Mayfield Dairies, where she worked as a laboratory technician. After leaving Mayfield, she...
Mackenzie Elizabeth Bramblett
Apr 22, 2026
With deep sorrow and profound respect, we announce the passing of Mackenzie Elizabeth Bramblett, who departed this life on April 22, 2026, at the age of 30. Born on April 27, 1995, Mackenzie was a member of Grace Fellowship Church and a beloved soul whose presence enriched the lives of many.
Mackenzie is lovingly remembered by her father, Jimmy Bramblett, and...
Hope Hardan Murphy
Apr 21, 2026
Hope Hardan Murphy, 27, wife of Marce Ceylon Murphy, died on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.
Born in Athens, Georgia on September 17, 1998, Hope was a homemaker and a loving wife and mother. She was preceded in death by her grandparents: Dorothy Mae Barnett, Phillip Golson and Jr. Hurrell.
In addition to her husband Marce, Hope is survived by her three children:...
Brian Matthew Dixon
Apr 20, 2026
Brian Dixon is gone. Some people leave a hole in your life when they pass; Brian has left a gaping crevice in ours.
He had a gift for making the mundane feel like an adventure—whether running errands or simply spending time with his constant companion, Paige. An artist in Athens, Brian was always brimming with ideas, plans, and projects, including the...
Anthony "Tony" Wayne Duncan
Apr 20, 2026
Anthony “Tony” Wayne Duncan (January 6, 1977 – April 20, 2026) of Athens, Georgia, passed away on April 20, 2026. He dedicated nearly two decades to Beverage South, working his way from overnight warehouse shifts to becoming a familiar and trusted face in and around Athens.
Tony was bright, funny, and genuinely lit up every room he entered; the kind of...
John Robert Wittmeyer
Apr 20, 2026
John Robert Wittmeyer peacefully entered the presence of his Savior, Jesus Christ on April 20, 2026. He was 75 years old.John proudly served his country in the United States Air Force as both an instructor pilot in the T-38 and a member of the 96th Test Wing at Eglin Airforce Base. He carried that love of flying into a long...
Sandi Leigh Jones
Apr 19, 2026
Sandi Leigh Jones was born on February 23, 1981, in Athens, Georgia. She grew up in Madison County and graduated from Madison County High School in 1999. While in school, she was proud to letter in band. Sandi loved many simple things in life, especially butterflies and flowers. She enjoyed telling stories about her family and spent much of her...
Phoebe Ann Luker
Apr 19, 2026
Phoebe Allums Luker, 84, passed away on April 19, 2026; in Athens, Georgia. She was born February 17, 1942, to Wyatt H. Allums and Ruth Daniel Allums, of Lanett, Alabama. Phoebe was bright and focused, becoming Valedictorian of her senior class at Lanett High School in 1960. She began working as a teenager in the corporate office of West Point...
Loretta Williams
Apr 18, 2026
Wanda Loretta Williams, cherished wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026, four days shy of her 78th birthday.
A lifelong resident of the Athens area, she was the daughter of the late Hoke Bates and Ruby Campbell Bates. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Pete Morrow and Billy...
Rocky Harrison
Apr 17, 2026
Rocky Harrison was born on May 6, 1953 in Athens, Georgia and passed away on April 17, 2026 in Athens, Georgia. He was very proud and devoted to his family and enjoyed spending time with them at home and on vacation. He was kind to everyone and loyal to all his friends. HIs faith in Jesus Christ was very important...
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