OBITUARIES

Sep 25, 2023

Katherine Freeda Elder, youngest daughter of Fannie Melton Turner and Coy Turner was born in Wooten, KY on July 2, 1931.  She passed away September 25, 2023 in Athens, GA where she moved to spend her last years close to her daughter Kathy White, with whom she had a very special relationship.

As a child Katherine attended...

Sep 25, 2023

Angelo Vincent Maisto, a native of the coastal town of Mola di Bari, Italy, peacefully passed away on September 25, 2023. Angelo was born on January 4, 1926, and he lived a life filled with hard work, determination, and dedication throughout his 97 years.

As a new citizen, Angelo proudly served his country in the United States...

Sep 24, 2023

Richard Moretz Dailey of Danielsville GA died September 24, 2023, at age 93.

Mr. “Dick” Dailey was a graduate of Virginia Tech in Blacksburg VA and an active member of Epiphany United Methodist Church in Vienna VA and Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Huntsville AL. While living in Georgia, he attended Danielsville United Methodist Church. He volunteered...

Sep 24, 2023

Cecil Sorrow, 87, of Auburn, Georgia, passed away at home on September 24th, 2023 with his faithful companion, Sam, lying in the bed beside him.

He was the son of Floyd Thomas and Alma Chambers Sorrow. He was born and raised in Oglethorpe County Georgia. He received an associate degree from Tennessee Temple University in Chattanooga, Tennessee...

Sep 23, 2023

Abbi Grace Hewatt, 20, died on Saturday, September 23, 2023. Born in Snellville, GA, she was the daughter of Jason Randall Hewatt and Tracy Marie Jones Hewatt. She was a member of Prince Avenue Baptist Church. In addition to her parents she is survived by her sisters: Hope Marie Hewatt Brown and Jenna Faith Hewatt Brother In-Law: Cole Brown;...

Sep 22, 2023

Virginia Macagnoni, born December 4, 1927 in New Orleans, LA, died peacefully on September 22, 2023, in Athens, GA. The daughter of Sheda and Mary Macagnoni and sister of Sheda Macagnoni, Jr., all now deceased, Virginia cherished the loving family created by her parents, with values that shaped and sustained her all her life. Virginia remained in New Orleans...

Sep 22, 2023

Anthony Neal Baggett of Oconee County, Ga passed away Friday September 22, 2023 following a prolonged illness and complications of cervical spine surgery. He is preceded in death by his parents James C. Baggett’s and Juanita Rose Matthews Baggett of Douglasville, Ga and brother Carlton Joe Baggett of Douglasville, Ga. He is survived by one brother, James C. Baggett,...

Sep 22, 2023

Barbara Summers Maxey (Barbara Inman), 80, of Colbert, passed away on Friday, September 22, 2023.

Born in Athens, she was the daughter of the late James Bernard Summers, Sr. and Maggie Lynn McClain Summers. Barbara lived most of her life in Augusta and made numerous lifelong friends while there. She retired from Kinsella News Company. In addition...

Sep 22, 2023

Jean M. Hopkins, 86, of Athens, Ga, passed away on September 22, 2023. She was born on April 13, 1937 in Athens Ga, to the late Esque Alewine and Hester Alewine (Paul) Rechterman. Jean was the beloved wife of the late George Eugene Hopkins and loving mother of Ricky and Danny (Cindy) Hopkins.

Jean will be remembered...

Sep 22, 2023

Kay Windham Marlowe, 79, of Watkinsville, Georgia, died peacefully at home on September 22nd, 2023.

She was the daughter of Charles and Ann Windham.  Kay was born at Warner Robbins Air Force Base and raised in Macon Georgia.  She graduated from the Woman’s College of Georgia in Milledgeville with a Bachelor of Science degree in education.  She...

Sep 19, 2023

Maybelle Wilson Brannen, best known to most as Donny Brannen passed into Heaven Tuesday Morning, September 19, 2023, 88 years young. Donny was the daughter of Cliff and Francesca Wilson of Jacksonville Florida.

She was a devoted mother, schoolteacher, and lover of animals. Folks that knew her said she had the warmest of smiles. Donny attended the...

Sep 19, 2023

Margaret “Peggy” Hechmann Lowery, 81, was lifted up from her long-time home here to meet her Lord on September 19, 2023, surrounded by family after a sudden bout with cancer.

She was born on September 2, 1942, in Chicago, IL, to Carl George and Thelma Jorgensen Hechmann, the first of four siblings. She was preceded in death...

Sep 18, 2023

Pamela Lynette Campbell, cherished wife, mother, daughter and sister, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 18, 2023 at the age of 60.

Born in Winterville, she was the daughter of Sylvan Smith and the late Cecelia Dyer Smith. Pam was a lifelong antiques dealer and enjoyed the family business at Boulevard Antiques and Vintage in Athens. She...

Sep 18, 2023

Stephen A. Paninos, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, reposed in the Lord on September 18, 2023, having lived a long and cherished life centered around family and community. He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Tina (Lascarides) Paninos, his sons Gregory (Lisa Nickell), Mark (Keri Clarke) and daughter Presvytera Christine (Rev. Anthony Salzman), and...

Sep 18, 2023

Bobby Burns Parks, 91, passed away on Monday, September 18, 2023. Bobby lived in Hull, GA but was born in Gillsville to the late Ernest and Minnie Parks. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Howard Parks, Bill Parks and David Parks; sisters, Willeta Poole, Eula Waters and Grace Cronic; his beloved wife...

Sep 18, 2023

Kenneth (Ken) Williams passed away peacefully Monday, September 18, 2023, at Presbyterian Village, Athens, Georgia.

Ken was born in El Paso, Texas, and moved to Melbourne, Florida, as a teenager where he attended Melbourne High School. He received his bachelor’s degree as well as his Master of Fine Arts degree from the University of Georgia.

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Sep 17, 2023

Miller Alton Tucker, 79, husband of Barbara Nation Tucker, died on September 17, 2023. Born in Waynesboro, GA, he was the son of the late Thomas Alton Tucker and Lorene Dellinger Tucker. Miller retired from Baldor (Reliance Electric) in April of 2011 after 41 years of dedicated service. He proudly served in the US Army. He enjoyed spending time...

Sep 17, 2023

Shirley Stanfield departed this life on September 17, 2023. She was born on June 8, 1928 in Chicago Illinois, the youngest daughter of Frank and Luella Burton. She graduated from Baylor University in 1950 with a degree in English. Shirley worked as a stewardess with Braniff Airlines from her graduation until her marriage in December, 1953 to Lynn Stanfield....

Sep 17, 2023

Elemuel Lumpkin Smith, Jr. "E.L.", 86, of Hull passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023. He was born in Cedartown, Georgia on September 3, 1937, and he was the son of Elemuel Lumpkin Smith, Sr. and Malline Beck Smith (both deceased).

Mr. Smith worked at Lockheed in Marietta, Georgia before moving to the Athens area to work...

Sep 16, 2023

J. Randy Gabriel, 68, of Colbert, GA passed away on September 16, 2023.

A native and lifelong resident of Oglethorpe County, he was the son of the late Robert William Gabriel Sr. and Sybil Irene Gabriel. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by three nephews and one niece.

He is survived by...