Raymond "Ray" Kopaniasz
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...
Vito Melchiorre Mutolo
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...
Carlene Ingram Fields
Mar 28, 2025
Carlene Ingram Fields, 76, of Danielsville, died on Friday, March 28, 2025.
Born in Commerce, she was a daughter of the late Carl Edward Ingram and Allene Barrett Ingram. Carlene was a member of Trinity Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Acie Ray Fields; three sons, Anthony Ray Fields, Michael Todd Fields and Joshua Seth Fields; sisters, Marie Driver and Betty Carol...
William Preston Norred, III
Mar 26, 2025
William Preston Norred III, age 79, of Athens died peacefully on March 26, 2025. The son of the late William and Halley Norred of Hawkinsville, GA. He has resided in Athens, GA since his early twenties. He was preceded in death by his daughter Leigh Norred (David) Pope. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Carol Nelson Norred;...
Agathe Hildegard Marks
Mar 26, 2025
After a long battle with dementia, Agathe Hildegard Marks, got her wings and went to walk with the Angels on March 26, 2025 at the age of 85.
She was born to Ernst Hartmeyer and Maria Kneis Hartmeyer in Ludwigshafen, Germany just months before the second world war began. Agathe met her husband, Don, while he was stationed in Germany with...
Irene Fowler Moore
Mar 26, 2025
Irene Fowler Moore, born August 3, 1950, passed away on March 26, 2025 at the age of 74.
She was the daughter of the late Vester Lee Fowler and Mattie Elizabeth Smith Fowler. She lived in Madison County for 38 years. Irene was a caring and giving person. She always had a place in her home for anyone who needed a...
Janet Marie Hamby
Mar 25, 2025
Janet Marie Hamby, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on March 25, 2025. She was born on October 26, 1953, to Loyal Hammond and Mavis Hammond.
Janet is proceeded in death by her husband, John Wade, and their dog, CoCo. Janet leaves behind four children: Franklin Hamby, Angela Smith, Crystal Covington, and Christopher Cornejo;...
Dannie June Shadden
Mar 24, 2025
Dannie “June” Odom Shadden, 83, went to her Heavenly home on March 24, 2025, with her daughters and their husbands by her side. June was born on April 22, 1941 in Athens, Georgia, the daughter of Willie and Frank Odom.
June graduated from Athens High School in 1959 and married Alton Shadden on June 18, 1961. She was a bookkeeper for...
Sherry Kay White
Mar 23, 2025
Sherry Kay White, a spiritual warrior for the kingdom of heaven, went home to be with the Lord on March 23, 2025, at the age of 78. Born on December 14, 1946, Sherry was known for her unwavering faith and commitment to God which led her to embark on mission trips to various countries including Africa, Mexico, Poland, Cuba, France,...
William Ernest Cheatham, III
Mar 23, 2025
William “Sandy” Ernest Cheatham III, 74, of Athens, Georgia, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2025. He was born on July 28, 1950, in Anderson, South Carolina, to the late William Ernest Cheatham Jr. and Kathryn Watkins Cheatham.
A proud U.S. Navy veteran, William dedicated his life to hard work, family, and his passions. He retired from NuCraft Dental Arts after...
Margaret Nan Parker
Mar 23, 2025
Margaret “Nan” Henley Parker, 89, of Watkinsville, GA, peacefully passed away on March 23, 2025 at St. Mary’s Highland Hills Village Memory Care Unit.
Born in Jacksonville, FL to the late Dr. Charles F. Henley, Sr. and Ruby (Chambers) Henley, “Poppy and Mamie,” Nan was the apple of her Daddy’s eye and she loved joining him on patient visits in the...
Albert David Lovell
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...
Maureen Reed
Mar 21, 2025
Maureen Reed, 77, died March 21, 2025.
Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Maureen was the daughter of the late Gerald and Joyce McNulty Mangan. She was widow of Richard Edward Reed and was also preceded in death by her son, Michael K. Reed.
Private services will be held.
Survivors include her daughter, Casey (Dustin) Deadwyler; daughter-in-law, Krista Westervelt; grandchildren, Joshua Fernandez, Moriya Fernandez, Kiernan...
Jemmie Ray Vanderlip
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...
Larry L. Hatfield
Mar 21, 2025
In Loving Memory
A Tribute to a Wonderful Man
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, Larry Lee Hatfield, who left us on March 21, 2025, at the age of 84.
Larry was born at home on June 5, 1940, in Trosky, Minnesota, to Elsie (Graphenteen) and Everett Hatfield in a small house built by...
Norma Snow Craddock
Mar 20, 2025
Norma Snow Craddock of Arnoldsville, born May 7, 1938, went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 20, 2025 after a brief illness. Born in Stevens Creek, Virginia, she was the daughter of Ruth Stanley Snow and Alex Clifton Snow. She spent much of her youth in Rockingham County, North Carolina. She graduated from Tri City High School...
Barbara Ann Noel Tuggle
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...
Mary Smith Ferguson
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...