OBITUARIES

Nov 11, 2023

Peggy Joyce Amsler (Griffeth), passed away peacefully on November 11, 2023, at the Georgia War Veteran's Home, Milledgeville, GA., at the age of 92. Born 19 June, 1931 to Lola and Lambert Griffeth, of Bogart, GA. Peggy joined the U.S. Air Force shortly after graduating high school. After completing basic training in San Antonio, TX, she was assigned to...

Nov 11, 2023

Wyatt Anderson passed away on Saturday, November 11th at Presbyterian Village Athens. Wyatt was a loving husband, father, and grandfather, and he was a dedicated scientist and administrator. He will be missed.

As we mourn the loss of Wyatt Anderson, we also celebrate his enduring legacy. Wyatt had a distinguished career and had lasting impact on the...

Nov 11, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Kenry Omar Monterola. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Nov 10, 2023

Douglas Edward Epps, 84, of Danielsville entered into his eternal rest Friday, November 10, 2023. Born September 11, 1939, he and twin sister Dolores were the middle of six children born to the late Marvin Elco Epps and Lucy Ann Bradley Epps. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by siblings Mary Evelyn Coile, Paul Lee...

Nov 10, 2023

Donald Malone Andrews, 66, of Arnoldsville, GA passed away on November 10, 2023. He was born on May 31, 1957 in Columbus, Georgia to the late Sybil Smith Andrews and John Joseph Andrews, Sr. Don was a jack of all trades, and master of them, too. He was a licensed electrician, plumber, and general contractor before joining Tweedell and...

Nov 10, 2023

Barbara Brown Segars, 81 of Athens, passed away peacefully at home Friday, November 10, 2023 after an extended illness, surrounded by family and friends. Mrs. Segars, originally from Homer, GA, also lived in Tifton before settling in Athens in 1982. She was the daughter of the late James Wilton Brown and Rosalee Keesee Brown of Banks County, GA. In...

Nov 9, 2023

Kenneth Todd Busby, Age 57, dies November 9, 2023 after a brief illness.

Ken was born in Greenwich, CT in 1966 and moved with his family to Atlanta in 1972. At the time of his death, Ken was a resident of Elbert County, GA. He lived well and enjoyed spending time with friends at the house he...

Nov 8, 2023

Gerald Alan Koenigshof, 92, of Watkinsville, passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2023.

Born in Buchanan, Michigan, he was a son of the late George Edward Koenigshof and Sylvia Wolkins Koenigshof. Gerald graduated from the University of Michigan with a BS degree in Forestry and Engineering. He was a Veteran of the United States Army where he...

Nov 7, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Dennis Randall Bonds. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Nov 7, 2023

(Edna) Marie Jackson, age 98, of Athens, Georgia, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2023. She was born on July 10, 1925, in Bethel, Ohio, to the late Jack and Lucille (McMurchy) Cason. Marie’s family moved west to Oklahoma, and then to Washington and Idaho when she was a young girl.

Marie grew up in the Lewis...

Nov 6, 2023

Traci Lynn Chlan, 61, of Watkinsville passed away on November 6, 2023. Born on July 19, 1962, in Savannah, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Joel McGlohon and Juliette Denmark McGlohon.

Traci was a wife, mother, and homemaker but was also a lover of dogs.  Over the past 20 years, 10 dogs enjoyed her love...

Nov 5, 2023

Brenda Carol Johnson Prothro, age 74, passed away peacefully on November 5, 2023. She was born on September 9, 1949, in Atlanta, Georgia, to the late Annis Moore Johnson and late James Murray Johnson. Brenda was raised in the close-knit community of Red Oak, Georgia, where she developed a deep sense of family, which remained a cornerstone of her...

Nov 3, 2023

Carolyn Daisy Whitworth, 93, of Big Canoe, GA died on Friday, November 3, 2023.

Born to John Franklin Chandler and Maude McCannon Chandler in Madison County, Carolyn grew up on a farm in Colbert and had a happy childhood. She married Samuel C. Whitworth and worked for many years as secretary of New Prospect Baptist Church in...

Nov 3, 2023

Marian Louise Chandler Higgins was born on May 6, 1940, in Oglethorpe County, Georgia.  She was the second daughter of Benjamin Thornton Chandler and Sarah Louise Veale Chandler who had a family of four children.  Marian passed away on November 3, 2023, and is survived by her daughter Crystal Marie Higgins-Weems of Oglethorpe County, Georgia, and one brother, Donald...

Nov 3, 2023

Carl Blake Graham, 93, died November 3, 2023.

A native and longtime resident of Madison County, he was a son of the late Cosby and Nellie Duffel Graham. He was also preceded in death by four siblings, James Graham, Monnie Jo Moody, Alma Bearden and Avis Johnson.

Mr. Graham had many occupations in his lifetime...

Nov 3, 2023

Sonya Maria Spratlen, 56, of Athens, passed away on Friday, November 3, 2023.

The daughter of James Travis and Sue Edwards Travis, Sonya was an Athens native who had recently resided in Hartwell, GA for seven years. Sonya served as a full-time Jehovah’s Witness pioneer minister. She also volunteered at the Jehovah’s Witness world headquarters for 11...

Nov 2, 2023

Belen Florez Epperson, 64, of Athens, passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2023.

Belen taught Spanish at the University of North Georgia for several years. She was a talented dancer with a passion for both Latin and Ballroom dance. Belen also enjoyed aerobics and spending time at the Oconee County Senior Center where she made many friends....

Nov 2, 2023

Ann Rudd, 72, of Athens, Georgia, passed away on November 2, 2023 after a brief battle with cancer. Born in Fulton County, Georgia on September 3, 1951, Ann was the daughter of Everett L. Wright and Ruby Lee Wright. She grew up in South Carolina with her older sisters, Sarah Francis and Virginia Sue. Later in life she was...

Nov 2, 2023

David Wayne Stone, 69 of Statham, passed away November 2, 2023. He was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico to David “Dan” Stone and Carolyn Thomas Stone on November 19, 1953. He wed Judith “Judy” Guthrie on October 6, 1973, at High Shoals Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his loving parents, Dan & Carolyn Stone. Wayne was...

Nov 1, 2023

Frances Marie Robilio Ruffin passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on November 1, 2023, in Athens, Georgia, following a period of declining health. She was 87 years old. Frances was born October 28, 1936, the middle child of Theresa Bellanti Robilio and Frank Paul Robilio, Sr., in Memphis, Tennessee. Frances graduated from St. Agnes Academy in Memphis,...