Mar 11, 2025

Raymond “Ray” Kopaniasz (72) was called home to his Heavenly Father on Tuesday, 11 March, 2025. We wish to share with you the story about the two sides of one man’s heart. Ray dedicated his lifetime to his unconditional love for his family and his reverent love for his country.

Born on May 4, 1952, Ray grew up in The Glass...

Feb 3, 2025

Vito Melchiorre Mutolo, 88, passed away suddenly and peacefully in his home in Watkinsville, GA on February 3, 2025. By his side was his wife of 57 years, Patricia (Terrell). Vito was an amazing man. He lived and taught by his example of how to be young at heart, with humor in actions and words, perseverance of will, and unselfishness...

Mar 22, 2025

Albert David Lovell was born on November 14, 1938 to Porter Lovell and Eddis Lovell in Clarkesville, Georgia and died on March 22, 2025. David was raised in Clarkesville, Georgia, marrying his high school sweetheart, Pat, in 1959. David and Pat moved to Watkinsville, Georgia where he attended the University of Georgia and earned his bachelor’s degree in Agronomy. David...

Mar 21, 2025

Jemmie Ray Wingard Vanderlip was born August19,1933, in Warm Springs, Georgia, to Pierce and Mary( Hightower) Wingard. Her father was a Southern Railroad Station Agent, and her mother was a homemaker. She was named for two of her father’s beloved schoolteachers. This resulted in her being listed annually in the boy’s gym class which she had to change each year...

Mar 21, 2025

Mar 20, 2025

Barbara Ann Noel Tuggle, passed away at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital at 11:03 PM, Thursday March 20, 2025. Barbara was born March 29, 1941 in Grundy Center, Iowa. She was the only child of Joe & Flora Grimmius Noel. She attended and graduated from Grundy Center High School with the class of 1959. She was an active young adult in...

Mar 19, 2025

Mary Anna Smith Ferguson of Athens, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2025.

She was the daughter of the late Lint and Elsie Smith of Union Point, GA. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Thomas Ferguson and brothers, Jimmy, Ronald, Larry and Tony Smith. Survivors include two daughters, Debbie Underwood (Mike) of Athens, Teri Gunter (Gary) of...

Mar 18, 2025

Sheila Lynn Medina born July 26,1970, passed on March 18, 2025, age 54. She was the daughter of the late, Frank Edward & Shirley Jean Turner. She lived in Madison County.

No services are scheduled at this time.

Survived include her husband- Francisco Medina; step son Christian Medina; daughter Jessica Esteban, daughter Courtney Sonnier,and a son Ryan Kellough; grand daughter Destiney Holland,...

Mar 17, 2025

WENGERT, Eugene (Gene), 82, passed peacefully at home surrounded by family in Bishop, Georgia, from metastatic pancreatic cancer, and is now in the loving hands of Jesus. He was born August 31,1942 in Knoxville, TN to Norman and Janet (Mueller) Wengert. Gene graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (BS and PhD) and Colorado State University (MS). While an undergraduate, he...

Mar 16, 2025

Jennifer Hardigree Allen

January 8, 1957 - March 16, 2025

Jennifer Hardigree Allen, 68, of Statham, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Athens, GA, on January 8, 1957, Jen was raised in Bogart and graduated from Oconee County High School. She began her career caring for patients at a local pediatrician’s office before working in...

Mar 16, 2025

Billie Ann Tolston Ray passed away peacefully at her home in Bogart, Georgia, surrounded by family on March 16, 2025.

She was born in Rocky Mount, Nash County, North Carolina on September 10, 1943. Billie was preceded in death by her husband, Darrell Mims Ray, and her parents, Ernest Elwood and Margaret Jackson Tolston. She is survived by her sister, Claudia...

Mar 15, 2025

Robert William Dougherty, Sr. passed away on March 15, 2025, at the age of 79. He was born on May 22, 1945 in Plainfield, New Jersey, raised in Atlanta, Georgia and graduated from Marist College High School in Atlanta.

Robert's family descended from the earliest settlers of New Amsterdam whose ancestors fought in the American Revolution. He was a Music Enthusiast...

Mar 15, 2025

Eric Ryan McLeroy, born February 12, 1966, died March 15, 2025 at the age of 59.

A native of Athens, GA, Eric was a son of Garnett Wayne and Kay Hansford McLeroy. A graduate of Oconee County High School, he was a Senior Manager for Zaxby’s. He was also an accomplished auto mechanic. Eric enjoyed the outdoors and was also an...

Mar 15, 2025

With profound love and deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Julia Banks Smith, 77, of Athens, GA, on March 15, 2025, in Winder, GA. Born on March 20, 1947, in Columbus, GA, she was the beloved daughter of the late Lonnie Banks and Frances Mae Banks (Williams). She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Lonnie Banks Jr....

Mar 15, 2025

Barry Lee Whitlock, 71, of Crawford, GA passed away peacefully on March 15, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.

Barry was born at home in Morgan County, GA on January 10, 1954 to the late John T. Whitlock, Sr. and Jennie Henrietta Spratlin Whitlock. Barry attended Morgan County Schools and spent his early years working as machinist for several local manufacturers....

Mar 14, 2025

Michael Eugene Casper September 28, 1969 – March 14, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Michael Eugene Casper, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Michael went home to be with the Lord, leaving behind a legacy of love, hard work, and a deep connection to his faith and family.

Born on September 28, 1969, Michael...

Mar 14, 2025

Henry M. Butler, 73, of Crawford, GA, passed away March 14, 2025. He was the son of the late Mr. & Mrs. Henry Marion and Sarah Virginia Butler; he was also preceded in death by his sister, Brenda Eberhart. He was a Vietnam War veteran having served in the United States Marine Corps as a Sergeant.Funeral services will be Thursday,...

Mar 13, 2025

Betty Helen Savage, age 96, of Arnoldsville, GA, passed away on March 13, 2025. She was born in Watkinsville, GA, on April 21, 1928, to Lewis Savage and Molly Landrum Savage. Betty was preceded in death by her parents, her beloved husband J.T. Savage, her son Donnie, and her brother, Robert.

She is survived by her children: Marie (Joseph) Kettle, Kenneth...

Mar 13, 2025

Jessie Emily Whittington (Smith) of Oglethorpe County, GA died on Thursday, March 13, 2025. The daughter of the late John Wade Smith, Sr and Henrietta J. Smith of Oglethorpe County, GA. 

She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Virgil Lee Whittington; brother, Lloyd Smith.

She is survived by two sons, Kenneth Whittington (Marla), Charles Whittington (Kelly), 6 grandchildren,...

Mar 12, 2025

Charles Kenneth Smith, born December 31, 1941, passed away on March 12, 2025, at the age of 83. He was the son of the late George Albert Smith and Mary Blanche Smith.

A proud graduate of Oconee County High School and the University of Georgia, Kenneth dedicated 30 years of his career to the University of Georgia School of Veterinary Medicine...