OBITUARIES

Aug 24, 2023

Kathryn Ledbetter Christopher, 97, wife of 51 years to the late Harvey Samuel Christopher, Sr., died on Thursday, August 24, 2023. Born in Dekalb County, GA, she was the daughter of the late Dewey and Bertie Ann Hardy Ledbetter and sister to the late Pauline Daniel, Dorothy Bowman, Louise Fincher and Billy Ledbetter.  Mrs. Christopher was affectionately known by...

Aug 23, 2023

Tonya D. Hamby, 52, of Hull passed away on August 23, 2023. Born on January 10, 1971, she was the daughter of Roy Melvin Self and the late Betty Sue Shelton Self.

Tonya had a bright personality and was always happy and smiling. She loved listening to music, specifically country.

In addition to her father,...

Aug 22, 2023

Mervin Lamar Perry, age 74 of Ila, passed away on August 22, 2023. A native of Banks County, he was the son of the late Mervin Lyle and Icie Jean Mealor Perry.  He was preceded in death by his wife of 27 years, Nettie Jo Hoyle Perry, siblings James Michael Perry, Dennis Owen Perry, Debra Jean Perry, and a...

Aug 22, 2023

Grace Worley Gulley, 94, of Athens, died August 22, 2023.  She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Harold Gulley and Angela Ray, Skokie, IL, and several nieces and nephews.

She was born August 7, 1929, in Franklin County, to James Iras Worley and Nettie Mealor Worley.

After graduating from Banks County High School, she...

Aug 22, 2023

James Donald Mashburn, 91, died August 22, 2023.

Born in Barberton, OH, on January 18, 1932, Don was the son of the late Edgar William Mashburn and Edna Parham Mashburn.  He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife of 71 years, Ruth Marlene Adams Mashburn, his brothers William “Ray” Mashburn, Earl D. Mashburn and sisters...

Aug 22, 2023

Dr. Carole Congleton Ludwig, 82, of the Farmington Community, died on Tuesday, August 22, 2023. Born in Yazoo, MS, she was the daughter of the late James Earnest Congleton and Yole Wooten Congleton. Carole was also preceded in death by her grandson, Hunter Pritchard, husband, David Ludwig and four brothers and sisters, Geraldine Stevens, Quinnis Congleton, Melvin Congleton and...

Aug 21, 2023

Joseph Cole Epps, 19, of Athens, Georgia passed away on August 21, 2023, with his family by his side.

Born August 11, 2004, in Clarke County, he was the son of Anthony O’Neal Epps and Dawn Hutton-Epps. Cole was a quiet, soft-spoken soul. He enjoyed skateboarding, playing guitar, reading books, working on cars with his brother, attending...

Aug 21, 2023

Carol Anderson Nimmons of Watkinsville, former resident of Oglethorpe County and Athens, died on 8/21/2023 at the age of 82. She was the daughter to the late John Lee and Ruth Smith Anderson. She was preceded in death by her sister, Jan A. McGahee of Roswell, and a brother, Dr. John Anderson of Macon. She lived in Jefferson, Georgia...

Aug 21, 2023

Celia Faye Bell Wortham, 76, wife of 56 years to Steve Wortham, died on Monday, August 21, 2023. Born in Athens, GA she was the daughter of the late Harry Cecil Bell and Mary Flanagan Bell Collins. Celia was a lifelong resident of Oconee County, a 1965 graduate of Oconee County High School and member of Mars Hill Baptist Church....

Aug 21, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Joseph Cole Epps. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Aug 21, 2023

Martin T. Mann 62 of Comer, passed away on August 21, 2023. He was the son of the late Edwin E. Mann; he was also preceded by his maternal grandmother, Mamie Dell Black, and paternal grandparents, Ernest & Dezzie Mae Mann. He was a lifelong member of Danielsville Baptist Church. No services are scheduled at this time. Survivors include...

Aug 20, 2023

Jane Veale, 83, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 20, 2023.

A lifelong resident of the Athens area, she was a daughter of the late Hugh Dorsey Aycock and Etta Pauline Butler Aycock. Jane retired from the University of Georgia and was a longtime member of Temple United Methodist Church. In addition to her parents, she was...

Aug 20, 2023

Larry Fowler, 76, died August 20, 2023.

A native of Dublin, GA, he was a son of the late A.C. and Emma Simmons Fowler. He was preceded in death by his wife, Connie Darlene Fowler and three siblings, Wayne Fowler, Frances Fowler Mendez and Randall Fowler.

Larry lived most of his life in the Athens...

Aug 19, 2023

Dave Ramsey, 66, of Colbert Georgia died on August 19, 2023.  The son of the late Dave and June Ramsey.  Dave grew up in Granite City, Ill, lived and worked in Arkansas most of his life.

He was also preceded in death by his wife, Brenda Ramsey.  He is survived by Kevin and Christa Ramsey (son/daughter-in-law), Stacy...

Aug 19, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Orville Edward McLinn. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Aug 19, 2023

Marvinette Barker Callahan, 74, died on Saturday, August 19, 2023 in Athens, GA. Born in Independence, Kansas, she was the daughter of the late Homer Barker and Mary Mitchell Barker Davis and was also preceded in death by five brothers: Ray, Bobby, Billy, Homer and Larry Barker. Ms. Callahan retired as an office manager for an area psychiatric practice...

Aug 18, 2023

Daniel Lee Stoneburner (Dan) passed away on Friday, August 18, 2023, embraced by the love of family and friends near and far.

Dan was born July 4, 1945, the son of Floyd and Harriett (Stockdale) Stoneburner in Zanesville, Ohio. He moved with his family to Oswego, Illinois, and later to Terra Haute, Indiana, where he graduated from...

Aug 17, 2023

Albert Daniel (Danny) Watson, 69, of Danielsville (formally Lilburn) died peacefully in his home on August 17, 2023.  Born March 7, 1954, he was the middle child and only son of the late Ben and Barbara Watson.  He graduated from Henderson High School in Dekalb County in 1972.  He spent his professional life in various industries and retired from...

Aug 17, 2023

Delores Smith, 84, of Comer, died August 17, 2023.

Born in Commerce, GA, she was a daughter of the late Cecil and Lucille McCoy Dyer and was preceded in death by her sister, Mickey Harrison.  Mrs. Smith was retired from the Clarke County School System and together with her husband, was an avid antique dealer.

...

Aug 17, 2023

Mark E. Summers, 64 of Athens, Georgia entered his eternal home on August 17, 2023.  He was the son the of the late Reverend Jack Summers and Frances Ellis Summers.

Mark owned and operated Winterville Tire and Battery in Winterville,Georgia for many years and recently retired from Evergreen Packaging in Athens, Georgia. He was a member of...