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Pat Bourne
Feb 3, 2025
Patricia Irene Bourne, affectionately known as Pat, passed away on February 3, 2025, at the age of 70. Born on July 12, 1954, in Athens, Georgia, Pat was the cherished daughter of the late Nell Kirkland Bourne and Donald Russell Bourne.
Throughout her life, Pat's journey took her from her hometown in Athens to various locations, thanks to her father's career...
Janice T. Brooks
Feb 19, 2025
Janice T. Brooks, born on June 24, 1942, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2025. In her 82 years, she brought joy and laughter to countless lives with her beautiful smile, infectious laugh, and magnetic personality. Janice was one of those rare individuals who lived life to the fullest, often describing her day to day experiences as "fantastic."
A devoted wife,...
Elinor Rees
Feb 18, 2025
Elinor Myers Rees, 92, of Athens, Georgia, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2025. Though she lived in Athens for more than 65 years, she was born in New York City and spent much of her childhood in Westport, Connecticut. After graduating from The Spence School and Wellesley College, she made a break for the west coast in her car...
Sam and Michelle Strickland
Feb 18, 2025
Memorial services for Michelle Strickland (former Clerk of Superior Court in Madison County) and her son, Sam Strickland, will be held Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 11:00 am at Moons Grove Baptist Church. The family will receive friends on Friday, February 21, 2025 from 6:00 until 8:00 pm at the funeral home.
Samuel Ronal Strickland, 49, of Danielsville, passed away on...
Eliodoro Casas Charles
Feb 17, 2025
Eliorodo Casas Charles, 66, died February 17, 2025.
Funeral Services will be held Friday, February 21, 2025 at 11:00 AM at the chapel of Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, EAST, Athens.
Martha Jane Brobst
Feb 16, 2025
Martha Jane Brobst, 88, of Athens, GA, met her precious Lord and Savior on Sunday, February 16, 2025. Marti was born in Pittsburgh, PA, to the late Harry and Julia Ann Clemens. Marti was the beloved wife of Lawrence D. Brobst for 48 years until his passing in 2006.
Before her health declined, Marti was a devoted member of St. James...
John Allen Anderson
Feb 16, 2025
John “Mo” Allen Anderson, 76, of Watkinsville, Georgia, passed away at his residence on Sunday, February 16, 2025, after an extended illness.
Born on August 9, 1948, in Stephens County, Georgia, John was the son of Geneva Allen Anderson. He dedicated 46 years of service to Georgia Power Company, beginning his career as a lineman apprentice straight out of high school...
Norman Lantie Spencer
Feb 16, 2025
Norman Lantie Spencer, 87 of Lexington, GA; he was born in French Creek, West Virginia on May 6, 1937 and passed away February 16, 2025. He was the son of the late, Lantie Spencer; raised by the late, mother and step father, Reta & Marion Conrad; also preceded in death by a son, James A. Spencer. He was a member...
Helen Belk Bradley
Feb 15, 2025
Helen Juanita Belk Bradley 9/4/1928 - 2/15/2025
Helen was born in Franklin County, Georgia to Knox and Eva Belk. She was the 5th of 6 siblings. She attended elementary - high school at Ila, Georgia where she graduated at the top of her class with honors.
Her true legacy began when she married her high school sweetheart, Seward Thomas Bradley on April...
Betty Lynn Dial
Feb 14, 2025
Betty Lynn Dial, 70, of Colbert, Georgia, passed away on February 14, 2025. Born on December 3, 1954, in Augusta, Georgia, she was the only child of the late Malvin and Betty Spence.
A dedicated member of the Pilots Club of Madison County, Georgia, for 30 years, Betty served as president on two occasions. She had a passion for scrapbooking and...
Christopher Charles Simmons
Feb 13, 2025
Christopher Charles Simmons, 37, of Hull, Ga passed away on February 13, 2025. Born in Commerce, GA on April 23, 1987, he was the son of Lynne Marie Christian and the late Jimmy Charles Simmons.
Christopher was employed at Fibervision where he worked as a lineman.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his brother, Bryan Wesley Simmons...
Patricia Mae Pearson
Feb 13, 2025
Patricia Mae Pearson, 59, of Athens passed away on February 13, 2025. Born on March 2, 1965, she was the daughter of Rosanna Phipps Sellers and the late Rufus Strouth.
Patricia spent over 40 years working at USPS as a rural mail carrier. She volunteered at the Walk on Water Homeless Ministries. She was a member of Oconee Heights Baptist Church...
Zane Edward Metcalf
Feb 13, 2025
After a 30-year battle with cancer, Zane Edward Metcalf went home to be with his Heavenly Father on February 13, 2025. He was born October 25, 1941 in Haywood County, North Carolina to John Davis Metcalf and Effie Rodgers Metcalf. He was a longtime resident of Athens, Georgia.
Zane is survived by his wife of 61 years, Berniece Baldwin Metcalf, two...
Joan Mae Ness
Feb 11, 2025
Joan Mae Ness (95) passed away on February 11, 2025, in Comer, Georgia. She was born to Louis and Florence Keck on November 2, 1929, in Garrettsville, Ohio. Joan had an older brother, Rod, and younger brother, David.Her children include two daughters and two sons: Carson Ness, Carol (Don) Williamson, and Charley (Pam) Ness, and Theodore Ness. Grandchildren include Amy...
Larry Thomas Prather
Feb 11, 2025
Larry Thomas Prather, cherished husband, father, grandfather and brother, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at the age of 70.
Born in Athens, he was a son of the late Oscar Prather and Bernice Willoughby Prather. Mr. Prather was an avid outdoorsman; he loved hunting, fishing, camping and always enjoyed a relaxing trip to the mountains. He was also very...
Carl R. Henderson
Feb 10, 2025
Carl Ranford Henderson, beloved Father and Grandfather was called home by his loving Heavenly Father February 10, 2025, while surrounded by his family.
Carl was born May 9, 1932 in Blackshear, Georgia to James and Birdie Henderson. Carl graduated from Blackshear High School. He was called to serve a 2-year mission in the Southern California Mission, USA for The Church of...
Robert "Bob" Hart
Feb 9, 2025
Bob Hart (Robert Charles Hart) embarked on his final journey into the cosmos on Super Bowl Sunday, just before kickoff on February 9, 2025. In life, he followed his own playbook, and he departed as if by design.
Bob leaves behind his life of family, friends, love, art, and travel.
He loved: his family; his friends; art; buying bargains in bulk; Africa;...
Martha Elizabeth Kenimer Thomas
Feb 9, 2025
Martha Elizabeth Kenimer Thomas, 96, entered into the presence of the Lord on Sunday February 9, 2025, in Conyers, Georgia. She was affectionately known as “Sister” to her family!
Born on August 17, 1928, in Bishop, Georgia, Elizabeth was raised in a family of faith and carried that Christian foundation throughout her life. She believed deeply in Jesus Christ as her...
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