OBITUARIES

Mar 28, 2021

Thomas Roy Brahana, Professor Emeritus, died March 28, 2021. He was born June 26, 1926, the son of Henry Roy and Myrtle Brahana in Champaign, Illinois. After graduation from Urbana High School, he attended the University of Illinois. His education there was interrupted by his service in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II.

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Mar 27, 2021

Ray Teaster, best known as “Crazy Ray”, passed away March 27, 2021 at his home.

Ray was born in Bristol, VA and graduated from Bristol, Tennessee High School. He retired after thirty-two years in the manufactured home business, but continued to oversee Crazy Ray’s Self Storage. He was an active member of Living...

Mar 27, 2021

Yovanda Drake Davis, 52, of Statham, Georgia passed away on March 27th 2021.

Born June 14, 1968 in Madison County, Mrs. Davis was daughter of David H. Drake, Jr. and the late Mary Felicia Drake.

Mrs. Davis was a loving wife, mother, daughter, mother-in-law, daughter-in-law, sister-in-law, YaYa, and friend. She was a loving person, hardworking,...

Mar 25, 2021

Shirley Elizabeth Patrick, 76 of Nicholson passed away March 25, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew Hinton Patrick. Mrs. Patrick was a member of Ross Chapel.

Graveside services are Saturday March 27, 2021 2:00 pm at Johnson United Methodist Church cemetery with Pastor Keith Nix officiating.

Survivors include: Daughters; Vicki Nix...

Mar 24, 2021

Sarah Gene Garmon, cherished mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at the age of 92.

Born in Duluth, she was a daughter of the late William Cook and Myrtle Gresham Cook. Mrs. Garmon was a member of Bowman United Methodist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...

Mar 23, 2021

Carole Ann Canup, 60, of Danielsville, passed away March 23, 2021 after an extended illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wesley and Lottie Pate of Danielsville; brother, Mike Pate of Danielsville. Survivors include husband of 38 years, Steven Canup of Danielsville; Daughter, Leanna Canup of Huntington, W; fur baby, Google

Carole born August 15,...

Mar 22, 2021

William Eugene “Bill” Gibb, 61, of Athens, passed away on Monday, March 22, 2021.

Bill was a son of the late Robert Lee Gibb and Viola Bray Gibb. He was a Veteran of the United States Navy and was employed for more than 17 years at King’s Plumbing Company.

Memorial services will be held Sunday,...

Mar 20, 2021

Richard Jerome Carteaux, 87, husband of 65 years to Allene Martin Carteaux, died Saturday, March 20, 2021. Born in Ft. Wayne, IN, he was the son of the late Clarence F. Carteaux and Bernice Huth Carteaux and brother to the late Rosemary Dawson, Phyllis Genovesi and Betty Carteaux. Dick’s family moved to Athens when he was 10 years old...

Mar 20, 2021

Dennis Randell Bradberry, 66, died Saturday, March 20, 2021. Born in Athens, GA, he was the son of the late Henry Troy Bradberry and Dorothy Mae Patrick.  Dennis retired from the University of Georgia in the Diagnostic Research Department after 30 years and had worked as Director of Security for 10 years at the Georgia Square Mall. He was...

Mar 19, 2021

Elijah James Wood, 23, of Watkinsville, passed away on March 19, 2021. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Kay Wood. Survivors include his father, Todd Wood; sister, Mary Wood and brother-in-law, James “Tripp” Lemmonds; brothers, Stephen and David Wood; nephew, Carson Lemmonds.

A public visitation will be held Wednesday, March 24, 2021...

Mar 19, 2021

Jewell Moon Hammond, 80, of Watkinsville, died March 19, 2021.  Born in Oconee County, she was a daughter of the late Guy Raymond Moon, Sr. and Minnie Vickery Moon.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bishop Douglas C. Hammond on January 30, 2021.  She was also preceded in death by her son,...

Mar 19, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Rick Kennamer. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Mar 18, 2021

William "Bill" Pickens Russell of Winterville, Georgia passed on March 18, 2021.  He was 73 and passed with right side heart failure. He is survived by his wife Victoria "Vicki" Russell.

Bill was the son of the late Dr. Paul T. Russell, M.D. and mother Mrs. Anne Lucille Skelton Russell of Albany, Georgia. He was a member...

Mar 17, 2021

Kristina “Kriste” Michelle Tybor Cunningham passed away on Wednesday, March 17, 2021. We rejoice with her that she is now with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Kriste had an accident on March 11 while riding her horse Atlas, which led to her passing. Kriste is survived by her husband Rob Cunningham, her daughter Sidney Hosea, her new son-in-law...

Mar 17, 2021

Caleb Ian Weaver, 13, died Wednesday, March 17, 2021. Born in Marietta, GA, he was the youngest son of Sean Thomas Weaver and Rebecca Small Weaver. In addition to his parents, Caleb is survived by his older brother: Willhelm Weaver; maternal grandparents: Clint and Barbara Small; paternal grandparents; Donald and Mary Kathryn Weaver; aunts and...

Mar 17, 2021

Thomas Phillip Roberts, 65, of Colbert, lost his battle with tongue and throat cancer on Wednesday, March 17, 2021.

Born in Athens, he was the son of the late Geneva “Dinky” Cape. Thomas was a Painting Contractor for over 40 years before retiring in 2018. He was an avid Florida Gators fan and his favorite hobby was...

Mar 17, 2021

Lawrence “Larry” McCauley, 75, of Athens, GA and formerly of Crawford, GA, passed away on St. Patty’s Day, Wednesday, March 17, 2021.

Larry was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland and came to Ohio via Canada and later to Georgia. Larry was an avid ship modeler and did several WWII models in his lifetime. Larry retired from DairyPak...

Mar 16, 2021

Debra Ann Pelfrey Milan Michigan Debra Ann Pelfrey of Milan Michigan joined the angels on March 16th 2021 with her loved ones by her side. She was born in Cleveland Ohio on July 18th 1960.She was a devoted daughter to William (Pete) Perry Pelfrey and the late Alice (Granny) May Pelfrey. Debra enjoyed spending time with her family and...

Mar 16, 2021

Juanita Bruce, cherished wife, mother, grandmother and sister, passed away on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at the age of 87.

Born in Madison County, she was a daughter of the late William Frank Roberts and Myrtie Leard Roberts. Mrs. Bruce enjoyed cooking and most importantly, she loved her grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...

Mar 15, 2021

Dorothy Sue Hardman Mize, 88, wife of the late Alvin M. Mize of Hull, passed away on March 15, 2021, at her home. She was born and raised in Madison County. She was the daughter of the late Guy G. Hardman and Florie Gordon Hardman. She was preceded in death by her sister, Grace Conrad and a brother, Guy...