OBITUARIES

Jan 16, 2024

Jeffrey Allen Cerrato, 58, of Jefferson, passed away on January 16, 2024. Born on March 17, 1965, he was the son of the late Vincent Cerrato and Roseann LaForgia Cerrato.

Jeff was a car enthusiast, particularly having a passion for muscle cars, and enjoyed working on them and upgrading parts. He retired as a Sheriff’s Deputy with...

Jan 15, 2024

On the morning of January 15, 2024, Estelle McGoogan Daniels passed away peacefully in her Athens GA. retirement community after several yearlong periods with multiple progressive health issues.  She was 98 years old.

Estelle was born to Polly Walters McGoogan and William Hugh McGoogan in Red Springs, N.C. in August of 1925.  Estelle was preceded in death...

Jan 15, 2024

Ronald Lester Atherton “Ronnie”, 72, of Athens, passed away on January 15, 2024. Born on March 6, 1951, he was the son of the late Ward Stanley Atherton and Lillian Eloise Delk Atherton.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife.

Ronnie attended Athens High School and was a part...

Jan 15, 2024

Pastor Roland Arrowood, 82, husband of 62 years to Sandra Jackson Arrowood, died on Monday, January 15, 2024. Born in Rutherfordton, NC, he was the son of the late Merriel Wilson Arrowood, Sr and Katie Lee Blankenship Arrowood. Pastor Arrowood had been in the ministry for 62 years having served various churches. He founded New Beginning Family Worship Center...

Jan 12, 2024

Ralph Huey Andrews, 80, of Nicholson, passed away on Friday, January 12, 2024.

Born in Athens, he was a son of the late Ralph Andrews and Rachel Saxon Andrews. In addition to his parents, Huey was preceded in death by his wife, Sandra Jean Brewer Andrews; sister-in-law, Kay Brewer and brother-in-law, Donny Epps.

Survivors include...

Jan 12, 2024

Marjorie Ferguson DeLozier of Watkinsville died on January 12, 2024. Born in Detroit, MI, she was the daughter of the late Reverend George Randolph Ferguson and Odessa Lyons Ferguson. After graduating from Georgetown College and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary both in KY, she went on to raise 3 children, taught school, and was Mimi to 7 grandchildren and 5...

Jan 12, 2024

Margaret Putnam Bledsoe, 88, of Watkinsville and formerly of Dalton, died on January 12, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ben and Malvia Putnam. Margaret is survived by her loving husband of 66 years, John Paul Bledsoe; beloved son and daughter-in-law, Brian and Ivette Bledsoe; granddaughters who were the joy of her life, Olivia and Naomi...

Jan 11, 2024

Michael Lloyd Montgomery, AKA “Bubbles”, 59, of Winterville, GA, died on January 11, 2024.

He was the son of the late John Wade Montgomery and Shelby Jean Belcher. Many of his years were spent running the streets of Americus, GA before settling down in Athens, GA in 2003. He is survived by his wife Cindy Montgomery, daughter...

Jan 11, 2024

Jo Ann Hart Bradberry, cherished and loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2024 at the age of 76.

Born in Franklin County, she was one of ten children born to John Hart and Alline Cromer Hart.

Survivors include her husband, Donald Bradberry; daughter, Kelly Ann Bradberry Guest; sister, Nancy Floyd...

Jan 9, 2024

Kara Marie Zornig, age 42, passed away on January 9th, 2024, after a long and difficult battle with cervical cancer. She was at home and surrounded by immediate family when she passed. She is survived by her eighteen-year-old daughter, Laila Marie Zornig, her father, Mark William Zornig, her mother, Janice Marie Phillips, her brother Adam Mark Zornig, and her...

Jan 9, 2024

Bryan Wesley Simmons, 33, of Colbert, Ga passed away on January 9, 2024. Born in Athens, GA on August 8, 1990, he was the son Lynne Marie Christian and the late Jimmy Charles Simmons. Bryan was employed at SK Batteries and held a shift lead position. Bryan is survived by his mother, Lynne Simmons; brother, Christopher Simmons (Olivia); grandmother,...

Jan 9, 2024

Thomas Jefferson Tucker, 64, of Comer, Ga passed away on January 9, 2024.

Born in Athens, Ga, he was the son of the late Lonnie Edward Tucker and Montine Willie Tucker. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Jimmy Tucker.

Jeff was employed at the University of Georgia for 15...

Jan 8, 2024

Stanton James Singleton, Jr., 77, of Atlanta, GA peacefully departed this life on January 8, 2024.

Stan was born in Athens, GA and grew up enjoying camping, fishing, and all things outdoors. He was an avid learner and discovered a love of the Law which led to him becoming a proud graduate of the University of Georgia...

Jan 8, 2024

Patrick David Norris, age 50, was made whole as he passed away on January 8, 2024 in Athens, Ga, surrounded by family and friends. Patrick lived in Ashford, Washington but had recently returned to Oconee County to be with family as he received medical care for liver disease.

Patrick, son of Wayne and Merle Norris, grew up...

Jan 8, 2024

Betty Koenigshof, 87, of Watkinsville, passed away on Monday, January 8, 2024.

Born in Danielsville, she was a daughter of the late William Breece Ward and Lovie Hill Ward. She was an accomplished esthetician for over 30 years and owned and operated The Retreat Day Spa in her basement where many enjoyed her services and products. She...

Jan 7, 2024

Barbara Baldwin Dowd, 75, of Watkinsville, Georgia died on Sunday, January 7, 2024, at home following a long battle with ALS.

Born in Glen Head, New York to the late James T. Baldwin and Marie Heck Baldwin, Barbara attended the Green Vale School, graduated from Miss Porter's School, Pine Manor Junior College and from Barnard College, class...

Jan 7, 2024

Beecher Tyson Jenkins, 97, of Danielsville, GA, died on January 7, 2024, at his residence. Born at his home in Danielsville, GA, he was the son of the late Henry Beecher Jenkins and Sarah Ollie Dillard Jenkins and brother to the late Margaret Yarbrough, Marcile Kitchens, Ray Jenkins and Austin Jenkins.  After graduation from Danielsville High School, he was...

Jan 6, 2024

On January 6, 2024, Heaven gained a wild, vibrant one! Our baby sister, Martha Lorrie Colquitt Hammes, 48, of Lavonia, loved Jesus, family, trucks, Hank Williams, Jr., hats - cowboy and baseball, motorcycles, horses, and the beach. She had a passion for being outdoors and loved exploring the country around her. She was fiercely independent and tremendously loved.

Jan 6, 2024

Mark Stephen Pierce, 69, died on January 6, 2024 at his residence.

Born in Cherry Point, NC, he was the son of the late John Lewis Pierce and Marjorie Schade Pierce. Mark was the former owner and operator of Pierce & Associates General Contractors and was currently self employed as a Catastrophic Insurance Adjuster.

Survivors...

Jan 6, 2024

Richard Eugene Carter, 72, of Winterville passed away January 6, 2024 after a courageous battle with Parkinson's. A native and lifelong resident of Athens, he was the son of the late Wiley Patton Carter and Mary Johnson Carter.

Richard served as the Vice President of Manufacturing at Wilkins Industries but his greatest role was that of a...