OBITUARIES

Dec 5, 2024

Dr. Patrick George (Pat) McKeown, Professor Emeritus, Terry College of Business of the University of Georgia, passed away suddenly in his sleep on December 5, 2024 at his second home in Fort Myers Beach, Florida. He was born April 30, 1943 in a military hospital in Birmingham, AL while his father was serving in the US Navy. 

Pat grew up in...

Dec 19, 2024

Full obituary details for Mr. Gillespie will be announced.

Dec 16, 2024

Charlie Franklin Waters, 77, died December 16, 2024. 

A native of Gainesville, GA, he was a son of the late Henry LaFayette Waters of Gainesville and Naomi (Jimmy) Archer Waters of Athens. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Terry Waters of Athens. 

Charlie grew up in Athens then was a building contractor for commercial, residential and restoration projects all...

Dec 16, 2024

Nina Hitchcock, 81, went to see Jesus on December 16, 2024. 

She was the daughter of the late Benjamin F. Moore and Willie Graham Moore. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Ray Moore (Addie) and her sister, Jack Carol Booth (Henry).

Surviving relatives include her husband of 62 years, William Hitchcock; daughter, April Watson (Stanley);...

Dec 16, 2024

Ingrid Sobotta Moore, 85, of Athens, GA went on to be with the Lord our Savior on December 16, 2024. The daughter of the late Franz Joseph & Lydia Johanna Sobotta.

 

Ingrid grew up in Germany during and after World War II. While a nurse with the German Red Cross (Deutschen Roten Kreuz) in Kiel, she met and married late husband...

Dec 14, 2024

Charles Milton Brodnax, 87, joined his Lord and Savior in the early hours of December 14, 2024 with his wife and daughter by his side. At his request, there will be no services. 

Charles was born September 22, 1937 in Stone Mountain to Samuel Starr Brodnax and Lucy Belle Freeman Brodnax. Soon after he graduated high school, he married the love...

Dec 13, 2024

Mr. Ralph Edward Maier, 71, passed away peacefully at his home on December 13, 2024. A burial at Andersonville National Cemetery will be held at a later date.

Ralph was married to the love of his life, Bridgett Hall, for 50 years. Together, they raised two sons; Ezra and Jacque. Ralph greatly loved his sons, and was thrilled when his family...

Dec 13, 2024

Sharon Threlkeld Wright, 74, wife of 48 years to Wallace G. Wright, Jr., died on Friday, December 13, 2024.

Sharon was born in Athens, GA to the late James Threlkeld and Alene Turner Threlkeld. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Vickie Heath and grandson, Andrew Carter. She is survived by her spouse of 48...

Dec 12, 2024

Gloria Jean Pulliam, 80, died December 12, 2024. 

A native of Lakewood, New Jersey, she was a daughter of the late Harriet Ann Cottrell and Frank Snyder, Jr. 

Gloria was a graduate of Elizabeth General Hospital and Dispensary School of Nursing and a Vietnam Veteran of the United States Army, honorably discharged as a Lieutenant. She worked for over twenty-seven years at...

Dec 12, 2024

David Charles Roach 76 of Greensboro, GA, passed away December 12, 2024. May he rest in peace. Lord & Stephens Funeral Homes, West, Watkinsville, GA is in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com

Dec 11, 2024

Adrian Wesley Thomas (85) entered into eternal life with God Almighty, his Maker, and Jesus Christ, his Savior, on December 11, 2024, in Athens, GA. He was the son of the late Hasting Adrian and Azalena Bridges Thomas of Johnston, SC. He is survived by Martha McAllister Thomas, his loving wife of 60 years; his son Wesley (wife Melissa), grandchildren...

Dec 11, 2024

Edward Letostak, 93, of Bogart (Athens), Georgia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 11, 2024. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 55 years, Joan Spitko (2010) and his eldest daughter Ellen Joy (2017). He is survived by children: David (Audrey), Paul, Lindsay and Nancy (Richard); grandchildren: Jennifer (Joshua), Maureen, Benjamin, Alexandra, Katie, Michal, Richard, Madeleine and...

Dec 11, 2024

William Rexford Slay Jr., 53, of Winterville, GA passed away on December 11, 2024. He was preceded in death by his father, William Rexford Slay Sr.

William is survived by his mother, Carol Eberhart Slay; sister and brother-in-law: Cheryl and Brian Fortson; and niece: Erica Power.

William was an accountant and worked in real estate. He will be dearly missed by all...

Dec 10, 2024

James Robert "Jimmy" Langston, 79, of Royston, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 10, 2024.A lifelong resident of the Franklin County area, he was a son of the late Ford Langston and Gracie Belle Roberts Langston. Jimmy was a Veteran of the United States Army having served two tours in Vietnam as a Staff Sergeant (E-6). Following his military service,...

Dec 10, 2024

Dusty Neal Bone, aged 61, passed away on December 10, 2024, in Hull, Georgia. Born on April 9, 1963, Dusty spent his career in automotive paint and body work until his retirement.Dusty is survived by his loving wife, Maryanne Bone; his son, Michael Lafountain and daughter-in-law, Samantha; daughters, Tori and Amanda Bone; two sisters, two brothers, and his father. He...

Dec 9, 2024

Mimi Belinda Darden, age 74, of Athens, Georgia, passed on December 9, 2024, following a short illness.

She was the daughter of Harold and Frances Darden. A resident of Highland Hill Village, Mimi was reared in Athens. She was in the last graduating class of Athens High School and was active in 4-H and her Church Youth group. 

Mimi obtained an Associate’s...

Dec 9, 2024

Larry McDuffie Gill passed away peacefully at his home on December 9, 2024. 

Born in Butler, GA, Larry was raised in Warner Robins, GA and was a proud graduate of The University of Georgia. After raising their children in Jacksonville, FL, Larry and his wife of 57 years, Diane returned to Athens in 2006. Larry was a practicing CPA and business...

Dec 9, 2024

Grover L. (Junior) Jones, Jr., 86, of Hull passed away on December 9, 2024. 

He was the son of the late Grover L. Jones, Sr. and Pauline Bullock Jones. Mr. Jones was a lifelong resident of Hull and a 1957 graduate of Madison County High School. After graduation, he worked with his father and brother, Buddy Jones, in their family business...

Dec 8, 2024

Douglas Melvin Parker, 75, of Springfield, GA, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, December 8, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Doug was born on February 15, 1949, to Melvin Parker and Hildred Hardman and grew up in Hull, Georgia. He dedicated and gave his life to God on January 1, 1973. Doug met his wife Maria at...

Dec 6, 2024