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...

Jul 20, 2024

Ronald Alvin Wilkes, 72, of Winterville, passed away on July 20, 2024. Born on April 26, 1952, he was the son of the late Woodrow Wilson Wilkes and Ruth Irene Dingler Wilkes. 

Ronnie was a hard-working, family man who would do anything for his family. Ronnie enjoyed wood working, cutting grass, and fishing. He was also an entrepreneur who owned his...

Jul 19, 2024

Brenda Kay Thomas, 68, of Maysville, GA passed away peacefully at home on July 19, 2024, with her family by her side. Born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Donald Kenneth Terbeek Sr. and Mary Paula Smith. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her spouse, Lawrence Browning.

She is survived by her...

Jul 19, 2024

Caddis George (CG) Fulford, age 92 of Comer, formerly of Lithonia, sunset July 19, 2024.

Sunrise November 17, 1931, in Cairo, GA to Caddis and Audrey Fulford.

George was a Korean War Veteran and served in the US Navy aboard the USS St. Paul from 1950-1954. He was well known for his quick humor and laughter. He was a gifted woodworker that...

Jul 18, 2024

On July 18, 2024, Charles Edward Broyles, Jr., 75, died peacefully at home in Madison GA, with family by his side. He had been previously diagnosed with a rare and aggressive cancer in November 2023. Throughout his life, he treasured his roles as husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend while he advanced in the world of business, finance, and innovation.

Ed...

Jul 18, 2024

Magdiel Benjamin Hernandez Acuna whom lived 44 years of age, resident of Winder, passed away on July 18, 2024. Born on March 31, 1980, he was the son of Joel Hernandez and Rafaela Acuna.

Benjamin was a pastor at Iglesia Belen Casa De Pan in Winder for many years. He was a God fearing, humble, hard-working man who gave his all...

Jul 18, 2024

Jerome (Jerry) Alexander, III, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2024 after a long battle with cancer. His strength and resilience through such a difficult journey was inspiring.

A lifelong Athens native, he was born on January 11, 1961, and was the son of Joan Myers Alexander and the late Jerome Brantley Alexander, Jr. Jerry was a 1979 graduate of Clarke...

Jul 17, 2024

Hazel Wheeler Everett, 89, died July 17, 2024.

A native of Anderson, SC, Hazel was a daughter of the late Elmer H. and Lucille Roberts Wheeler. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James Harold Everett, daughter Deborah Denise Wooten and sisters, Shirley Louise Thornton and Betty Jo House.Hazel lived in this area most of her life, having moved...

Jul 17, 2024

Grady Jackson Allen, Jr., 72, Carlton, GA, died on Wednesday, July 17, 2024. Born in Athens, GA he was the son of the late Grady Jackson Allen, Sr. and Rheba S. Allen. Mr. Allen was self employed as a truck driver all of his life. Survivors include two children: Cindy A. (Danny) Colquitt and Grady Daniel Allen; siblings: Jerry Bryant,...

Jul 16, 2024

Ralph Hunt, 81, husband of 60 years to Donna Varner Hunt, died Tuesday, July 16, 2024. Born in Majestic, KY, he was the son of the late Warren Hunt and Agnes Blankenship Hunt and brother to the late James Roger Hunt and Larry Joe Hunt. Ralph was a graduate of the University of Kentucky with Bachelor of Science in Chemical...

Jul 16, 2024

James Robert (Smitty) Smith, 76 of Commerce, GA., passed away July 16, 2024. He was the son of the late Chevalier Bayard & Jemina Bales Smith. He was also preceded by a brother, Emerson Edward Smith. He was a real estate broker in the Athens area for many years. He enjoyed playing golf with his friends and going to events...

Jul 15, 2024

William “Paul” Smith, 74, of Athens, GA., after a long battle with cancer, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2024, at St. Mary’s Hospital attended by loving family. He was born in Atlanta, Ga., the son of Henry McCord Smith and Sylvia Jones Smith. He lived in greater Atlanta for five decades. During those years he met and married Martha...

Jul 15, 2024

Bobby Gene McElrath, son of the late Jace Raleigh McElrath and Iva Hunter McElrath, was born in Gatewood, Missouri on August 25, 1935. He passed peacefully on July 15, 2024, at the age of 88.

On April 7, 1957, Bob was united in marriage to Wilma Jean Mills of Lesterville, Missouri. Together, they journeyed to Germany, where he served his country...

Jul 15, 2024

Our beloved father, Charles Jefferson Morgan, 85, of Danielsville, GA, passed away on July 15, 2024.

He was born on April 8, 1939 to Thomas Alton Morgan and Selma Lee Morgan (Bridges) in Danielsville, GA. After Charles graduated from Madison County High School in 1957, he joined the United States Air Force and served for 20 years until his retirement as...