Apr 5, 2021

Dorianne Puskarich Porcelli, 63, of Nicholson, died on Monday, April 5, 2021.

Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to the late Charles and Ann Puskarich, Dorianne was a loving wife and mother. She served her country in the United States Army playing clarinet and saxophone in the US Army marching band.

Dorianne is survived by her husband,...

Apr 4, 2021

Thomas “Tommy” Edward Gunnells, 69, died on Sunday, April 4, 2021.

Born to the late Cleveland Harold Gunnells and Sylvia Cochran Gunnells, Thomas grew up most of his life in Athens on Northcrest Ave.

Along with his parents, Thomas was preceded in death by his sister, Barbara Tiller, and his brother, Carl Gunnells.

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Apr 2, 2021

Colton Blake Phillips, 28, of Colbert passed away Friday, April 2, 2021. He was a graduate of Madison County High School, where he was a part of various clubs and sports teams. Colton was smart, compassionate, and selfless. He loved to read, write, play golf, and spend time with his friends and family. Colton’s favorite place was on the...

Apr 2, 2021

James Griffith "JG" Rush, 60, of Colbert passed away April 2, 2021. He was the son of the late William Howard and Betty Jewell Rush and was also preceded in death by brothers, Charlie Thomas Rush and William Carlton Rush. JG worked as a manager of LKQ Heavy Truck.

The family will receive friends at Lord and...

Apr 2, 2021

Charles Edward Sherrer, 86 of Loganville, Georgia passed away on Good Friday, April 2, 2021 at his home with his faithful wife at his side.

Charles was born in Asheville, North Carolina, the son of the late Reuben Hall Sherrer originally from Taliaferro County, Georgia and Georgie Womack Sherrer from Danville, Virginia.  He was preceded in death...

Apr 1, 2021

Larry Whitfield, a beloved father, co-worker and friend, passed away April 1, 2021.  A resident of Athens, Ga., he was 83 years old.

Visitation will be held April 7 at 10 a.m. with funeral services starting at 11 a.m. at Lord and Stephens West, located at 1211 Jimmy Daniel Road, located in Watkinsville, Georgia 30677.

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Mar 31, 2021

David Maurice Royster, 46, beloved son, father, and grandfather passed away unexpectedly on March 31, 2021 in Athens, GA.

David  was born in Ogden, Utah on August 16, 1974.  David grew up in Niceville and participated in NVLL baseball and PAL soccer, as a player and referee.  He graduated from Niceville High School in 1992 where he...

Mar 31, 2021

Reinhard (Reiny) Hiss passed away on March 31, 2021 at 90 years of age. Reiny was born in Chicago, Illinois to Reinhard A. Hiss and Amina Evelyn Calhoun. After the premature death of his father, Reiny and his sister Suzanne were raised by their grandparents, the Reverend Granville and Mrs. Jessie Calhoun, in Racine, Wisconsin. As a child, he...

Mar 30, 2021

Robert “Bobby” Franklin Goldman of Colbert, GA, one of the truest heroes of the faith and a beloved husband, father, and friend to many, was born on February 2, 1939 in Augusta, GA and passed away on March 30, 2021. Married for 58 years to his sweetheart Becky, Bobby had a deep and abiding love for his family, his...

Mar 30, 2021

Anthony Waymon Dove 80 of Colbert, passed away March 30, 2021. He was the son of the late, Dewitt & Dell Dove. Mr. Dove was a veteran with the United States Army and a member of Moons Grove Baptist Church.

Funeral service Friday 2:00 pm April 2, 2021 at Moons Grove Baptist Church with Pastors Tom Dial...

Mar 29, 2021

Jennie Ruth Graham Echols, 89, passed away on March 29, 2021.

Born in Madison County, she was a daughter of the late Jacob Davis Graham and Roxie Gibson Graham. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Grady Echols, as well as her sister Dorothy Brewster, her brothers Joel Graham and J. D. Graham....

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...