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

Dec 6, 2024

Ronald Edward Vaughn 75 of Athens, GA, passed away December 6, 2024. He was the son of the late, Paul & Mary Vaughn; also preceded in death by two wives, Margaret K. Vaughn and Debbie A. Vaughn; son, Chris Vaughn. Ronald worked as a IT Specialist with the USDA Russell Research Center for 37 years.

A visitation will be Monday December...

Dec 5, 2024

Patrick Aden Brewer of Watkinsville, GA passed away peacefully December 5, 2024 at the age of 93. Patrick was born in Houston, AR to Harvey Aden Brewer and Gladys Dorne Firestone Brewer. The youngest of 2 children, he was predeceased by his sister, Betty Jane and by his son Roger Brewer, youngest of 3 sons. Growing up in Perryville, AR,...

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 5, 2024

Mary Wenzel Watson, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2024, in Athens, Georgia. She was born in Marshfield, Wisconsin, to Theresa and Rudolph Wenzel and graduated from Marshfield Senior High School. She went on to stenographer school and worked for the Wood County Welfare Office in Marshfield until she met the love of...

Dec 5, 2024

Marsha Gruner died peacefully December 5, 2024, at home with her son with her. Marsha was born August 9, 1937, in DuQuoin, IL to John and Isabell Wiehn. She attended local schools and graduated from DuQuoin Township High School in 1955 where she played French horn in the band for 4 years. She worked at the DuQuoin State Fair (1956-59)...

Dec 5, 2024

Clara Elizabeth Hopkins, 92, of Athens, Georgia, passed away, Thursday, December 5, 2024, at Quiet Oaks Healthcare. A native of Greensboro, Georgia, Clara was born on June 4, 1932 to late the Clifton and Linnie Elizabeth Payne. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her siblings: Coy Payne, Clarence Payne, Ellis Payne, Lois Rainey, Doris Moon...

Dec 4, 2024

Susan Perry Draper, 80, beloved wife of Stephen H. Draper, Sr. for 55 years, passed away on December 4, 2024. Born in St. Petersburg, FL, she was the daughter of the late Everett Nelson Perry and Jean Champlin Perry. A graduate of the University of Florida, Susan devoted her career to teaching music and theater in Florida, Tennessee, Arkansas, Pennsylvania,...

Dec 3, 2024

Rudell (Rudy) Jackson Burroughs III, 57, of Talking Rock, Georgia, formally from the Athens area passed away on December 3, 2024. Born on May 6, 1967, in Augusta, Georgia and raised in Colbert, Georgia. Rudy loved more than anything to spend time with his dog Daisy and he was an avid Georgia Bulldog fan. He was always there for anyone...

Dec 3, 2024

Judy Jarrett Walker, 69, passed away on December 3, 2024.

Born on April 13, 1955, in Millen, Georgia, to Charlie and Erlene Jarrett, Judy spent her formative years in Athens. She earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Georgia, a testament to her lifelong connection to her beloved hometown. Judy’s greatest joy in life was being a devoted mother to...

Dec 3, 2024

Calvin Carl Seaquist, age 99, passed away peacefully December 3, 2024, at home in Hull, Georgia, after a long, well-lived life.

Calvin was born June 23, 1925, in Brooklyn, NY to Charles F. Seaquist and Olga Hokensen Seaquist. A veteran, Calvin served in the US Army during WWII, 1943-1945, earning his Combat Infantry Badge; his military service also included US Navy...

Dec 3, 2024

JoNell Patton Steele 95 of Comer, GA, passed away December 3, 2024. She was the daughter of Joe Thomas & Ada Patton; also preceded by her husband, James Armell Steele; also two brothers, Fred Patton and Thomas Patton; four sisters, Frances Headspeth, Doris Reagin, Gertrude Patton, & Hilda Patton.

Funeral service is Friday 2:00pm December 6, 2024 at Glade United Methodist...

Dec 3, 2024

Jimmy Samuel Barber, 80, of Colbert, died on Tuesday, December 3, 2024.

Born in Athens, he was a son of the late Bevert Lacoy Barber and Louzelle Michaels Lassiter. Jimmy was a Veteran of the United States Army and retired from the Athens-Clarke County Fire Department after more than 33 years of employment. He was also an avid fisherman. In addition...