OBITUARIES

Mar 27, 2024

Casey Roy Hobbs, 32, of Colbert, died on Wednesday, March 27, 2024.Born in Athens to Charles Anthony Hobbs and Carla Paul, Casey was a lifelong resident of Madison County. He graduated from Athens Technical College and worked as a diesel mechanic and welder and currently worked for Thomas Concrete. All his life, Casey was an avid outdoorsman. He loved to...

Mar 27, 2024

Dorcas Rebecca “Becky” Wilson Goldman, a faithful and precious servant of the Lord and a beloved wife, mother, and friend to many, was born on August 26, 1938, and passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at Manor Lake Assisted Living in Athens, GA.  

Married 58 years to her loving husband Bobby, who preceded her in death, Becky beautifully treasured...

Mar 25, 2024

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Mar 24, 2024

Callie Nicole Shealy, 9 ½ months, of Winterville, GA died on March 24, 2024. 

Callie is survived by her parents Nicki Foster and Dillon Shealy, maternal grandparents Patti Pugh and Bob and Cheryl Foster and paternal grandparents Mark and Sally Shealy. 

While Callie was only on this earth for a short while, the strength and determination she showed throughout her life is...

Mar 21, 2024

David Michael Barrett passed away at his home in Athens, Georgia on March 21, 2024, after a long battle with Waldenstrom Lymphoma.

David was born on September 29, 1953, in Rome, Georgia to parents BW Barrett and Dorothy York Barrett.  He lived his younger years in Plainville, Georgia where he attended early elementary school. David later attended school in Shannon, Georgia at Model Elementary and graduated...

Mar 21, 2024

Sheila Kay Siegel, cherished wife, mother and grandmother, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 21, 2024 at the age of 58.

Born in Ohio, she was a daughter of Linda Mae Hughes Cafagno and the late Daniel Cafagno. Sheila was a wonderful cook and enjoyed crafts, specifically painting and crocheting. She adored her family and her beloved...

Mar 21, 2024

Peggy L. Barrow, cherished wife, mother, grandmother and sister, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 21, 2024 at the age of 75.

Born and raised in Farmington, Peggy worked as a telephone operator for AT&T and retired after more than 32 years. She was an avid collector of bells and most importantly, she cherished her family. Her...

Mar 20, 2024

It deeply saddens and pains us to announce the passing of Kalimia Branch, a loyal, honest, fierce, caring and understanding woman. She brought great joy and love to all who knew her. She battled for years with Sickle Cell Anemia and on March 20, 2024 she passed in Athens, Georgia. She is survived by her three children, Xavier, Ethan, and...

Mar 20, 2024

Bruce Charles Evans, 79, loving husband, father, educator, football coach and proud Marine Corps veteran, passed away peacefully before dawn on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at his home in Winterville, Georgia. Born December 29, 1944, in Philadelphia, PA, to Harry H. Evans, Jr. and Amelia Raith, Bruce was the youngest of four children. He grew up in Penndel, PA and attended...

Mar 19, 2024

Jimmy Q. Patton, 80, of Paoli, Georgia, passed away March 19, 2024, surrounded by family.Jimmy was born to the late John and Nellie Parham Patton on October 19, 1943 in Oglethorpe County, Georgia. A dedicated husband, father, and grandfather, he spent his entire adult life in the Paoli community that he loved. Before Parkinson’s Disease robbed his body of its...

Mar 19, 2024

Charles William Foley (“Bill”) of Colbert, GA, passed away at age 93 on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. A visitation will be held from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, March 22 at Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, 4355 Lexington Rd, Athens, GA. A graveside service with military honors will be held 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 23, at...

Mar 18, 2024

James A. Kirby, Jr., cherished husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother, passed away on Monday, March 18, 2024, at the age of 84.

Born in Augusta on January 14, 1940, he was a son of the late James A. Kirby, Sr., and Blanche Faw Kirby. Mr. Kirby retired from the United States Forestry Service, and he also...

Mar 18, 2024

Russell “Russ” Glenn Dunn, 63, of Colbert, GA, died on March 18, 2024.

Russ was born in Elberton on October 2, 1960 to parents E. Malrey Dunn and Carolyn Partain Dunn. He graduated from Elbert County High School and the University of Georgia and served his country in the US Army as an Infantry Airborne Ranger. He managed multiple granite quarries,...

Mar 17, 2024

Gerald Thomas Brunson Sr., 86, of Colbert, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 17, 2024.

Born in Camden, South Carolina, he was a son of the late William Thomas Brunson and Helen Louise Hinson Lane. Gerald was a Veteran of both the United States Army and the United States Navy. He retired from the University of Georgia...

Mar 16, 2024

Cornelia Stela Iuga, 87, of Athens, died on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

Born in Romania to Suciu Petru and Susana, Cornelia immigrated to the United States and worked in housekeeping for a hospital in Glendale, California. Though she had limited formal education, she taught herself English and raised two daughters. She moved to Athens in 2005 and...

Mar 16, 2024

James Richard “Richie” Baker, 58, died Saturday, March 16, 2024. Born in Athens, GA he was the son of the late James Lenard Baker and Willis Runell Casper Baker and brother to the late Michelle Dills. Survivors one brother Freddie (Andrea) Baker of Lexington and nephews and nieces: Matthew (Jeannie) Baker, Brent (Ansley) Baker, Kristen (Cody) Hall, Lovic Smith,...

Mar 16, 2024

James Robert Jarrett, 70, of Hull, GA, passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2024 due to complications from Alzheimer's Disease.

Robert was the son of the late Frank and Sarah Jarrett. He is also preceded in death by his sister Shirley Jarrett Massey.

Robert graduated in 1971 from Madison County High School and then attended...

Mar 16, 2024

Peggy Irene Beard, 84, of Comer, GA passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

Born on September 28, 1939, Peggy was the daughter of the late R.W. Nelms and Kathleen Coker. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Poss and Oscar Beard.

A native of Madison County, Peggy was...

Mar 15, 2024

Alan John Butterfield, 61, of Athens, died on Friday, March 15, 2024.

Born in Pittsburg, PA, John served his country in the United States Army. After his military service, he worked in construction. He loved playing guitar and rock and roll music, especially the Beatles. John never had much, but he would give the shirt off his back to a stranger....

Mar 14, 2024

Elizabeth Lindsay Gemmell, 89, wife of the late James Campbell Gemmell, died on Thursday, March 14, 2024. Born in Scotland, she was the daughter of the late James Garvie and Helen Bell Garvie and mother to the late James Gemmell. Mrs. Gemmell moved from Scotland to Bayville, NY in 1961 and in 2000 she retired to Athens, GA. She...