OBITUARIES

Jan 17, 2025

Jan 15, 2025

John Benson Howard, 59, of Comer, passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2025.

Born in Athens, he was a son of the late Earl Howard and Frances Freeman Howard. Mr. Howard worked for Armstrong and Dobbs for 15 years and then for the City of Comer for 22 years. He was a Volunteer Firefighter with Collins Volunteer Fire Department for more...

Jan 16, 2025

Paul Joseph Oeland, III, of Watkinsville, Georgia, passed away on January 16, 2025. Visitation and the funeral service will be held at Lord and Stephens West on Monday, January 20, 2025. The visitation will begin at 12:00pm, and the service will begin at 2:00pm. Following a gravesite service, the family invites loved ones and friends to gather at 4:00pm at...

Jan 16, 2025

Diva Lucchesi Maisto, a native of Limano, a mountain top village perched in Tuscany, Italy, peacefully passed away on January 16, 2025. Diva was born on December 5, 1926, and she lived a life filled with hard work, determination, and dedication throughout her 98 years.

In her early years in Italy, Diva attended a pattern finishing school, where she discovered a...

Jan 7, 2025

James Brian Smith, lovingly known as Brian, 54, of Dacula, GA, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2025. Brian’s greatest joy was his family. He was a devoted father to his two children, Aleah Smith (23) and Brady Smith (19), of Dacula, GA, who were the light of his life. His love for them was unwavering, and he cherished every...

Jan 19, 2025

Royal Wayne Mixon, 87, bid good-bye to this world on January 19, 2025. He was born in Appling County, Ga on March 11, 1937 to Robert and Janette Dubberly Mixon, and was the first of four children.

His was a life well-lived. He was passionate about helping people, always being concerned for the welfare of the people around him. He leaves...

Jan 19, 2025

Claudette Adams Norman, 84, of Oglethorpe County, passed away on January 19, 2025, in Athens, Georgia. Born on August 28, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Truman Cone Adams and Sara Ruth Spears Roper. Claudette had a fun and spirited personality. She loved the outdoors, reading, travel, and spending time with friends and family. 

She was a devoted and...

Jan 18, 2025

Timothy Lee Kitchens 65 left his earthly home January 18, 2025.

Tim was the son of the late John Dean Kitchens and Ann Elizabeth Kitchens. Tim was a long-time member of East Athens Baptist Church where he helped with the tape/video ministry, sound system and Awana.

Tim graduated from Cedar Shoals High School. Early on he worked at Chicopee Mill and Delmar....

Jan 17, 2025

Lavonia Faye Reid of Comer, GA entered into eternal rest on January 17, 2025. 

Faye was an avid poker player and loved spending time with her family at the family lake house. She also was an entrepreneur who owed and worked at several businesses throughout her life and made many beautiful friendships as well. 

She is preceded in death by her Mother,...

Jan 16, 2025

Marsha Dyer Brown, 70, of Danielsville, Georgia, passed away on January 16, 2025, in Athens, Georgia. Born on March 2, 1954, in Savannah, Georgia, Marsha spent her life bringing joy, love, and her spirited energy to everyone she encountered.

Preceded in death by her parents, Charles "Babe" Walter Dyer and Eunice Bryant Dyer, and her siblings George E. Dyer, Charles W....

Jan 15, 2025

George “Ray” Raphael Booth, 86, of Comer, passed away on January 15, 2024. Born on October 19, 1938, he was the son of the late George Olin Booth and Ruby Carithers Booth.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Jean Booth; daughter Brenda “Sissy” Annette Booth.

Survivors include his daughter, Sandra Greeley (Stephen); grandchildren, Joshua...

Jan 14, 2025

A longtime resident of Oglethorpe County, Charles E. Goss, 83 - beloved Dad (step-dad), Papa Charles to all his grandchildren and friend to many, passed away on January 14, 2025.

Charles was born and raised in Marietta, GA as the son of the late Willie Mae Croft and Andrew Goss. He was the widower of the late Barbara Cooper Goss. 

Charles was...

Jan 14, 2025

Deborah (Debbie) Greene House, 66, of Athens, Georgia, passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2025. 

Debbie was the wife of the late Kevin Clyde House. She is the daughter of the late Betty Jean Wilbanks Pitts, her step-father the late Melvin Carey Pitts and her father the late William Felix Greene. She is survived by her sister, Connie Greene Rushing (Geoff); along...

Jan 14, 2025

Phyllis Virginia Martin Butler, 85, of Athens, passed away on January 14, 2025. 

Born on September 9, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Lonie Martin and Golden Scarbrough Martin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Jack Butler; brother, Randall Martin; sisters, Marie Lesley and Hazel Oldham.

Survivors include her daughters, Melissa Nixon...

Jan 14, 2025

Full obituary details for Mrs. Sniff will be announced.

Jan 10, 2025

Joel Steven Salinsky, 83, of Watkinsville, GA, died January 10, 2025. 

A native of Brooklyn, NY, Joel lived in the Athens area since 1974. He was a son of the late Robert and Betty Raskin Salinsky and proudly served in the United States Army. Joel received his bachelor’s degree from Brooklyn College and retired from the USDA after forty-one years of...

Jan 10, 2025

Obituary Major Eugene F. Baldwin, United States Air Force (Retired) died January 10, 2025. 

A native of Montevallo, Alabama, Gene Baldwin graduated from Mississippi State University, Cum Laude, where he was a member of Beta Gamma Sigma honorary fraternity, received an MBA degree from the University of Alabama, and completed further graduate work at the University of Georgia. He retired from...

Jan 9, 2025

Kevin, “Bumper” Flynn passed away at the age of 49, on January 9th 2025 after a brief illness. 

He is preceded in death by his Father Smokey Flynn, Sister Kristie Flynn, Brothers Teddy Jay Flynn, Keith Flynn, Ronald Flynn Jr. 

He is survived by His Daughters Kimberly Flynn and Kaitlyn Flynn(Dylan Brown). His Ex wife Melissa Flynn, His Mama Wilma Flynn and...

Jan 9, 2025

January 19, 1933 – January 9, 2025

Mary Kate Nix Vogen, lovingly called “Sissy” by her family, was a graceful Southern lady known for her kind spirit, quick wit, ready smile, and devotion to family.

Born in Waycross, Georgia, to Sarah Colcord Wadley and William Moore Sweat, Mary Kate was deeply rooted in Georgia history. She was the great-great-granddaughter of Georgia railroad...

Jan 8, 2025

Kathy Ann Epps McMahan, 50, wife of the late Scott Eugene McMahan died on January 8, 2025.

A native of Athens, GA, she was the daughter of Curtis O’Neal Epps and Reba Lee Epps. She worked for the Clarke County School District as a Food Nutritionist for over 20 years.

Survivors include her daughters: Kimberly McMahan and Haley McMahan (Doug Hood) ;...