Jul 29, 2024

James Furman Shedd, 83, passed away on July 29, 2024 in Athens, Georgia.

Jimmy served in the US Army in the 1960s, and was stationed in Korea during the Vietnam War. Following his time in the US Army, he worked in accounting at the Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Athens. Other than his time in service, he lived his entire life on...

Jul 29, 2024

James Alton "Dub" Melton, 88 of Winterville, died July 29, 2024.

A lifelong resident of Oglethorpe, he was a son of the late William James and Mary Elizabeth Hardeman Melton. Dub served in the U.S. Air Force 4 years and was a retired mail carrier with the U.S. Postal Service. He was active with the Winterville Lions Club and a longtime...

Jul 28, 2024

Curtis E. Fraser, Jr., 61, of Gainesville, GA, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, July 28 in Gainesville, GA. Curtis E. Fraser, Jr. was the son of Curtis E. Fraser Sr. and Priscilla Hobbs Fraser of Saint Simons Island, GA. Curt was born in Macon, GA on July 17, 1963.

Curt graduated from Cedar Shoals High School in...

Jul 28, 2024

Philip Harry Vorsatz, age 71, of Gainesville, GA passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2024 of natural causes. Phil was born on September 23, 1952 in New Rochelle, NY to Harry and Phyllis Vorsatz. While he spent his entire childhood in New York, he made his way south after graduating from New Rochelle High School by way of Duke University,...

Jul 28, 2024

Michael “Mike” Winston Holcomb, 64, of Colbert, passed away on July 28, 2024. Born on November 24, 1959, he was the son of the late James Winston Holcomb and Crystal Alberta Nielson.

Mike was a vibrant, free-spirited person who was always the life of the party and left a lasting impression on everyone he met. He loved intensely and always lent...

Jul 28, 2024

Daina Marie Rollor, (42) departed this life on July 28, 2024.

Born in Clarke County, she was the daughter of Edward Albert Rollor, III and Melanie Daina McCurley Rollor of Watkinsville.

Daina was a graduate of Athens Technical College and was employed as a Veterinarian Technician with The University of Georgia. 

She had a great love for gardening and raising her sheep on...

Jul 28, 2024

John Robert Mazer, 77, of Watkinsville, passed away at home surrounded by family on July 28, 2024. Born on April 27, 1947, he was the son of the late Dr. Mendel Mazer and Lillian Cohen Mazer.

John graduated from Yale University in 1969 and retired from a 30+ year career at Georgia Pacific. He was a very active individual and had...

Jul 27, 2024

Beloved husband, father, and grandpa, Roger Stanley Fiero, went to be with the Lord on July 27th, 2024 at the age of 81. 

Roger was probably most known for being a jokester, of very mediocre quality, “What's a Henway??” His greatest love though, was the Lord Jesus, and spending time with saints in the local churches: in the meetings, serving in...

Jul 27, 2024

Donald Keith Couch Sr., of Watkinsville, passed away on July 27, 2024. Born in Athens, GA, he was the son of the late Walter Couch and Mardell Sanders Couch. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Herb Johnson.

He was a painter for over 50 years. Donald proudly served his country in the Vietnam war and...

Jul 27, 2024

Walter Keith Sanders, 66, of Crawford, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, July 27, 2024.

Born in Athens, he was a son of Mary Nell Cowart Sanders and the late Benjamin Tillman Sanders. Keith loved his country and was proud of his service in the United States Air Force. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, the Georgia Bulldogs and he really...

Jul 27, 2024

Cynthia Clyatt Ferguson, age 81, peacefully ascended the stairway to heaven on July 27, 2024, following several years of illness. She was born on November 13, 1942, in West Palm Beach, FL, the daughter of the late Lamar and Agnes Clyatt of Albany, GA and was raised in Baconton and Albany, GA. She graduated from Albany High School and attended...

Jul 27, 2024

Charles Leonard Isbell, 71, of Watkinsville, passed away on July 27, 2024. Born on September 19th, 1952, he was the son of the late Charlie Anderson Isbell and Vernice Amy Isbell of Athens, GA.

Leonard was a graduate of Athens High Class of 1970, and The University of Georgia class of 1976. His accounting major led him to a successful career...

Jul 26, 2024

Melva Muncey Cantin, age 74, born October 31, 1949 in Charlotte, Mi, who always had a hug and smile, rose peacefully into the arms of Jesus died on July 26,2024 of heart failure.

Melva was a devoted wife, mother and precious grandmother. She was married to Nelson J Cantin for 55 years. She graduated from Holt High School in 1968. She...

Jul 24, 2024

Jul 23, 2024

The Obituary of Jane B. Ridgeway

Jane passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at her home on Salem Church Road. She was born in Ocilla, Ga on February 6, 1938. She was the first child of Zelda Tucker Buckman and John Hamilton Buckman, Jr. The family moved to Oglethorpe County when Jane was two.

Jane married Charles E. Hogan in 1955...

Jul 22, 2024

Luann Stone Stewart, 86, passed peacefully at her home surrounded by family, Monday, July 22, 2024. Born in Greenville, TN, she was the daughter of the late Matthew and Harriett Stone. She served 8 years in the US Navy and worked at Hush Puppie Shoe for over 20 years at the Georgia Square Mall. She participated and won many dance...

Jul 22, 2024

Lisa Harrell Mills, age 65, died peacefully on July 22, 2024. Born in Macon, Ga, she was the daughter of the late William DeWitt Harrell and Shirley Jamieson Harrell and was raised in Athens, Ga. She attended Cedar Shoals High School and was a graduate of the University of Georgia with a degree in Agricultural Economics. Lisa worked as a...

Jul 22, 2024

Frank Agusta Commander, 85, of Watkinsville, Georgia, was called to his heavenly home on July 22, 2024, while surrounded by his loving family. He was born on February 19, 1939, in Fort Pierce, Florida, to Homer Alva Commander and Bernice Ruth (Moore) Commander and grew up in Ponce de Leon, Florida. 

 

Frank attended Chipola Junior College before graduating from Florida State...

Jul 21, 2024

Jul 20, 2024

Evan Thomas “Tom” Phillippo,79, of Athens passed away on July 20, 2024. Born on December 3, 1944, he was the son of the late Elias Vincenzo Phillippo and Nellie Lester Phillippo.

Tom’s grandfather migrated from Rome, Italy at the age of 9 beginning their family lineage here in the United States. Tom was born in St. Louis, Missouri and resided there...