OBITUARIES
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Athens, GA, Clarke County, Watkinsville, GA, Oconee County, Danielsville, GA, Madison County & Surrounding Areas
Elliot Timothy Ambrose
Jun 28, 2024
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Elliot Timothy Ambrose, beloved son, brother and friend, on June 28, 2024, at the age of 35. Elliot was born on September 27, 1988 in Athens, Georgia. He was the son of Jon Ambrose, an ecologist with the Department of Natural Resources, and Dana Ambrose, a parasitologist at the...
Joyce Burnette
Jun 28, 2024
Joyce Burnette, 83, of Commerce and former longtime resident of Winterville, died June 28, 2024.
Joyce was the daughter of the late Oliver and Mattie Mae Anthony Johnson. She was retired, having worked in nursing her entire career. She and her husband enjoyed many years camping.
The family will receive friends at Lord and Stephens, EAST, Sunday, June 30, 2024 beginning at...
Janice Faye Mattson
Jun 26, 2024
Memorial services for Mrs. Mattson will be Monday, July 1, 2024 at 11:00 am at Lord and Stephens, East.
Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 9:00 am.
Dennis Wayne Denton
Jun 24, 2024
Dennis Wayne Denton passed away at his home in Colbert, GA on June 24, 2024. Dennis was born on October 1, 1949, to Ruby McClanahan Denton and Tommy C. L. Denton in Maryville, TN. He later moved to Oak Ridge, TN with his parents and older sister, Jonelle, when their father took a job at the weapons plant. His sister,...
Ross and Deborah Perry
Jun 24, 2024
Lawrence Ross Perry, Jr., 81, and Deborah Frances Perry, 74, both of Athens, GA, will have a celebration of life service on Saturday, July 13, 2024, at Holy Cross Lutheran Church at 11:00 a.m. Ross passed away on February 28, 2024, leaving behind his wife of 38 years, Deborah, who died on June 24, 2024. Ross was born in Ellensburg,...
James Scott Shaw
Jun 24, 2024
James Scott Shaw passed away on June 24, 2024, after a valiant two-year battle with multiple myeloma.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James Earl and Mildred Hart Shaw, and his son, David Scott Shaw. He is survived by his wife, Beth Bowen Shaw, his daughter Christine Shaw (Michael Weingartner), his daughter-in-law Jami Shaw, grandson Kellan James Shaw, granddaughter...
Hazel Vannan Demsky
Jun 24, 2024
Hazel Vannan Demsky, 78, of Bogart, died on Monday, June 24, 2024.
Born in Elkton, MD, and raised in Delaware, Hazel was the daughter of William Robinson, Sr. and Thelma Whitlock Robinson. Hazel met her future husband, Christopher Demsky, while he was stationed at Dover Air Force Base. Three years later, they began a fruitful and loving marriage that lasted fifty-two...
Mary Pauline Alewine
Jun 24, 2024
Mary Pauline “Polly” Alewine, 78, of Bogart, died on June 24, 2024.
A lifelong native of Athens, Polly was the daughter of the late Otho Chandler and Viola Christopher Chandler. She graduated from Athens High School and worked for Reliance Electric for over thirty years. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother whose family was her number one priority.
Along with...
Carolyn Alder Maultsby
Jun 23, 2024
Carolyn Ruth Maultsby, 59, of Watkinsville passed away on June 23, 2024.
Carolyn was born January 18, 1965 in Durham, North Carolina to Jonathan Lewis Alder and Ruth Ayendez Alder. She graduated from Lenoir-Rhyne University in Hickory, North Carolina with a BA in Political Science. While in college, she met her husband Paul Joseph “Joe” Maultsby; they married in 1988. After...
Paul Rayburn Whitfield
Jun 23, 2024
Paul Rayburn Whitfield 80 of Hull, GA went to sing with all his heart on the streets of heaven on June 23, 2024. He was the son of the late Pascal & Rosie Lee Whitfield; he was also preceded in death by his son, Jeffrey Grant Haulk. Mr. Whitfield was a veteran with the United States Navy and retired from...
Lonnie Willis Dickerson, Jr.
Jun 22, 2024
Lonnie Willis Dickerson Jr. went to his home in heaven to be with Jesus on June 22, 2024. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 12:00 PM at Nation’s Church, 8780 Macon Hwy, Athens, GA 30606. The family will receive friends at the church from 10 AM until the service time.
Lonnie was born on...
Scott Carter
Jun 22, 2024
Scott Carter, 33, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 21, 2024.
Born in Athens, he was a son of the late Billy Shannon Carter and Sandy Lynn Brooks.
Scott is survived by his children, Nevaeh Streisguth, Bentley Shannon Carter, Karson Scott Carter, McKenna Lynn Carter and William Kalei Carter; siblings, Hannah Scarborough, Justin Carter and Haley Meadows and a host of other...
Harold Richard McCannon
Jun 21, 2024
Harold Richard McCannon, 89, died Friday, June 21, 2024. Born in Greensboro, GA, he was the son of the late Gilford McCannon and Minnie Turner McCannon and brother to the late Fred McCannon, Franklin McCannon and Bobby McCannon. Mr. McCannon served in the US Army, retired from Westinghouse and in retirement he loved to travel. Survivors include his siblings: Dorothy...
William Wayne Ridgeway
Jun 21, 2024
William Wayne “Sarge” Ridgeway, 77 of Statham, GA., passed away Friday, June 21, 2024. A native of Oconee County, Mr. Ridgeway was a son of the late Artica T. and Eunice House Ridgeway. Wayne loved working on race cars, when his brother Lindon Ridgeway drove at Athens Speedway and Winder Barrow Speedway. He worked for 30 years on the roads...
Martha Ellen Atkinson
Jun 21, 2024
Martha Ellen Atkinson peacefully passed away on June 21, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 24, 1957, in Monroeville, Alabama , to the late Byongsoon Kim Abby and the late Hector House.
In her journey through life, Ellen was blessed with a loving marriage to her husband of 38 years, COL (Ret) Vernon Atkinson II, and...
Bonnie Alexander Nessmith
Jun 19, 2024
Bonnie Alexander Nessmith, 73, of Athens, GA, died on Wednesday, June 19, 2024.
She was preceded in death by her father, Kirby Alexander; her husband, Reginald Edwin Nessmith; and their son, Charles Thomas Nessmith.
Bonnie is survived by her mother, Nelda Jackson of Athens; daughter, Cindy Nessmith of Athens; brother, David Jackson of Ohio; sister, Judice McKenzie of Birmingham, AL; grandson, Jadon...
Joan Landrum Dunagan
Jun 19, 2024
Joan Landrum Dunagan was born February 23, 1945, to Frank and Allie Ree Landrum. A native of Greene County, Joan was a resident of Watkinsville since 1970. She married Joe Dunagan on December 19, 1965. They were married for 58 wonderful years. Joan was a stay-at-home mom while her children were growing up. She later worked as a secretary for...
Johnny Lanier
Jun 18, 2024
Johnny Luther Lanier, 83, of Winder was peacefully called Heavenward on Tuesday, June 18, 2024. He was a beloved father, grandfather, father-in-law and friend to many who will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Johnny was born on July 19, 1940, and was preceded in death by his parents John L. and Louise Lanier.
Johnny retired from the United...
Richard Dent Shouse
Jun 18, 2024
Richard Dent Shouse, of Athens, GA, passed away on June 18, 2024. The son of the late Newton Combs Shouse Jr. and Hattie Moore Shouse; Richard moved to Athens 50 years ago from his place of birth in Louisville, KY. He was a longtime parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church and a devout follower of his faith. Richard spent 35...
Robert J. Cotton
Jun 18, 2024
Robert J. Cotton, United States Army Veteran, 77, of Nicholson, passed away on June 18, 2024. He was the son of the late Herman and Minnie Cotton; also preceded by his wife, Sandra Tinnell Cotton; He was also preceded by his stepmother, Plonie Cotton; daughter, Lisa Cotton Shubert; son, Terry Cotton; sister, Amanda Webster; step-son, Kenneth Carle and stepdaughter, Sheryl...
Subscribe
Get alerts when new obituaries are posted
