Aug 13, 2024

Robyn Evangeline Wright McDonald, departed this life and entered the next, God’s exclusive realm, on August 13, 2024. She departed peacefully from her home, surrounded by members of her family, after a year confronting pancreatic cancer.

She was born December 30, 1947 in Athens, Clarke County, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Frank Cornelius Wright, Jr. and Evangeline Pettit...

Aug 12, 2024

Linda Mary Eckman Duncan, beloved mother of Heather L. and Charles D. Duncan and devoted widow of the late Charles Owen Duncan, passed away on August 12, 2024.

Linda was born on February 19, 1947, to the late Robert B.W. Eckman and Gladys Griffith Eckman in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Linda loved God, her family, all animals and nature. The ocean was her special...

Aug 11, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of James Edward Geeter, fondly known as “The Geet”, who departed from this world on August 11, 2024, at the age of 53 in St. Mary’s Hospital. He leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and cherished memories that will forever be held close to the hearts of his family...

Aug 10, 2024

Debra Diane Vinson, age 71, passed away peacefully at High Shoals Health & Rehabilitation on August 10, 2024.

Debra was born on March 15, 1953 in Macon, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Buford Roberts and June Walker.

Debra loved her family, friends, pets, and enjoyed listening to music while dancing, singing, and cooking.

Debra was a paraprofessional educator in Walton...

Aug 10, 2024

Lenora Johnson Craft, 85, of Colbert, died on Saturday, August 10, 2024.

Born in Alabama to Willie W. Johnson and Gladys W. Johnson, Lenora graduated from Grady Nursing College as a registered nurse and worked for many years in various hospital systems. She also earned her PA certification. Lenora was very proud of her career accomplishments and loved being a nurse....

Aug 9, 2024

Dr. Thomas (Tom) Allan Burton of Athens, Georgia, died peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, August 8, 2024. He was 88 years old. 

Tom was born on September 4, 1935, in Louisville, KY to Allan Parr and Virginia (Needy) Burton. He grew up in Louisville and graduated from Male High School in 1953. Following graduation from Eastern Kentucky University in 1957,...

Aug 9, 2024

John Wayne Turnbull went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, August 9, 2024. Wayne was preceded in death by his parents, Weyman Dickens Turnbull and Mary Geraldine Young Turnbull. He was born September 27, 1947, in Athens, Georgia. He graduated from Oconee County High School with honors in 1965, from the University of Georgia in 1970 with...

Aug 9, 2024

James Connell Hamilton, age 24, passed on Friday, August 9, 2024 in Athens, Georgia following a courageous battle with cancer.

James was born on August 25, 1999 in Athens, Georgia. He was the son of Virginia Connell Hamilton and James Earl Hamilton.

James loved his family, his friends, his Lord, new adventures, traveling, fast cars, motorcycles, music, video games, good food, expensive...

Aug 8, 2024

Michael Webster Murray, cherished husband, father, grandfather and brother, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 8, 2024 at the age of 76.

Born in Athens, he was a son of the late Jewell Webster Murray and Margaret Dickens Murray. Mr. Murray was an Athens High graduate and was also an alumni of their baseball and football teams. He retired from the...

Aug 7, 2024

Aug 6, 2024

Peggy Joyce Dixon, beloved mother and friend, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 6, 2024. She was 89 years old. 

Born in Athens, she was a daughter of the late Paul Hamilton Cox and Bill and Blanche W. Davis. Peggy was a true Southern Belle; she loved hosting, decorating, entertaining and she adored her family. She was a lifelong member of...

Aug 6, 2024

Alma Lanter Blasingame, a beacon of sweetness, warmth and wisdom, passed away on August 6, 2024, at her home in Athens, Georgia surrounded by her family’s love. Alma was born to Boyd and Virgie Lanter on October 5, 1931.

Alma's journey began in Speedwell, Virginia, where she grew up with her four siblings, Cora, Harold, Kathy and Nancy. Her childhood was...

Aug 5, 2024

Laquita Joyce Parham Bridges, cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 5, 2024. She was 91 years old.

A lifelong resident of Comer, she was a daughter of the late William Claud Parham and Nora Lucille Beusse Parham. Mrs. Bridges graduated from Comer High School in 1950. She always worked in Comer. She worked at Blue...

Aug 5, 2024

James Vernon "Jimmy" Vaughn died on August 5, 2024, at his home in Watkinsville, Georgia, at the age of 87.

Jimmy was born on February 16, 1937, in Oconee County to Ernest Vernon Vaughn and Rebecca Dickerson Vaughn. He graduated from Berry High School in Rome, Georgia and attended Young Harris College before joining the United States Navy where he attended...

Aug 3, 2024

Elizabeth Ann Gerrin, 82, wife of 42 years to the late Jack Thomas Gerrin, died on Saturday, August 3, 2024.

Born in Tellico Plains, TN, she was the daughter of the late Theodore Robert Dunn and Lula Mae Lankford Dunn and sister to the late Kathy Dunn, Carol Adams and Doug Dunn. Ann was a member of Union Baptist Church. For...

Aug 3, 2024

Cora LaVerne Hanley, 88, died August 3, 2024, in an assisted living home in Athens, GA. LaVerne worked for the Madison County Board of Education for over 35 years. Laverne was a Sunday School teacher at Welcome Avenue Church in Oglethorpe County. LaVerne was also a talented singer. She sang with her parents while growing up and continued to sing...

Jul 31, 2024

Gustavo Adolfo Guerra, 40, de Athens, fallecio el 31 de Julio, 2024. Nació en Abril 25, 1984, hijo de Julia Guerra y Gustavo Adolfo Guerra.

Gustavo era una persona amable y amistosa siempre dispuesto a ayudar. Siempre estaba lleno de alegría y positividad, era una luz a todos quienes lo conocieron. 

Le precedió en muerte su hermana, Julietta Lineth Guerra Martinez Además...

Jul 31, 2024

Vivian A. Johnson, 88, passed away July 31, 2024. 

Born in Soperton, GA she moved with her parents the late Frank and Flora Conner Jenkins, to Thomson, GA where she grew up, married and raised her three children. Vivian was also preceded in death by her husband of forty years, Horace Wall Johnson and four siblings, Carolyn Jenkins, Christine Jenkins, John...

Jul 30, 2024

Bonnie Jean Riffe, 75, of Jefferson, died on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. 

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 3 at Lord and Stephens, West Chapel at 4:00 p.m. The family will receive friends from 2:00 until service time at the funeral home. 

Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, WEST, Watkinsville, GA, is in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com

Jul 30, 2024

Willie Lee Nation, 94, of Oglethorpe passed away on July 30, 2024. Born on May 4, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Lula Mae Thomas and Hyartt Thomas Wheless.

Willie could often be found cutting her grass, shelling pecans or cooking meals for her family. She loved her family and her dogs.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded...