Oct 20, 2023

James Allen Cook of Watkinsville, Georgia, passed away on October 20th after a brief battle with cancer.   Jim was born in Mobile, Alabama, on February 3, 1941, to Allen Cook and Beryl Betterton Cook.   After high school, Jim attended Auburn University where he met his future wife of 59 years, Janice Jones of Montevallo, Alabama.

Jim, a...

Oct 19, 2023

Patsy S. England, 81, of Crawford, GA, wife of the late Paul E. England, died on Thursday, October 19, 2023.

Born in Crawford, GA on June 1, 1942, she was the daughter of the late William P. Spratlin and Eunice Spratlin and sister to the late Billie Sue Boardman and Martha Spratlin. Patsy graduated from Oglethorpe County...

Oct 19, 2023

Nina Jeanne’ Damron Westbrook, of Athens, GA, passed away on October 19, 2023, the day before her 92nd birthday. Jeanne’ was born in Watkinsville, GA, the daughter of Welton Cleveland Damron and Jessie Ioney Parker. She was a lifelong resident of Athens. Jeanne’ graduated from Athens High School in 1948 and married her husband of sixty-nine years, Harry Winston...

Oct 18, 2023

Edward John Standera, Jr. was born in Nanticoke, Pennsylvania, to Edward Standera, Sr. and Wanda Kotinsley. At the close of his high school years and completion of his time in the U.S. Navy, he enjoyed attending the University of Maryland.

After a move to Florida, Ed worked as a consulting civil engineer and was later employed in...

Oct 17, 2023

Gwendolyn Diane Willingham, 64, of Watkinsville, passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2023.

Born in Athens, she was a daughter of Myrtie Sue Powell Cowart and the late Luther William Cowart. Diane was an avid fan of the University of Georgia Bulldogs and she loved NASCAR. She also enjoyed making blankets for her friends and family and...

Oct 16, 2023

George Thomas “Tommy” Patterson, 76, husband of 47 years to Carol Phillips Patterson, died on Monday, October 16, 2023. Born in Athens, he was the son of the late Cleo and Reba Carter Patterson, father to the late Scott Means and brother to the late Bill Lance, Betty Black and Bob Lance. Tommy and his brothers operated Bill’s BBQ...

Oct 14, 2023

Lucy Marie Lotito-Giordano, age 100, passed away peacefully on October 14, 2023, in Bishop, Georgia. Lucy was born on January 31, 1923, and grew up in East Syracuse, NY where he family owned and operated “Lotito’s” neighborhood store and gas station. She was predeceased by siblings Victor, (Mary) Rose, Elizabeth, Anthony, Angeline Manzari; John, Frank, Mary, and August Lotito,...

Oct 14, 2023

Ms. Maribeth S. Leigh, of Athens Georgia, passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2023. Maribeth was born on September 2, 1946 in Wood River, IL to Nicholas and Margaret Skundrich. She attended St. Bernard's Catholic grade school in Wood River Il and graduated from Marquette Catholic High School in nearby Alton Il in 1964. She played varsity women's basketball....

Oct 14, 2023

Rev. Alan Arthur Mace, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and ordained minister with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), passed away in Athens, GA on Saturday, October 14, 2023, due to complications from congestive heart failure. He was 77.

The son of Roby and Lillus Mace, he was born in St. Francis, KS. Alan received his B.A. from...

Oct 13, 2023

Juliet Rimando Davantes (age 59), our sweet angel, is now at rest, at home, and walking (lids in hand) with the Lord and her beloved parents by her side in heaven on October 13, 2023.  She is the beloved daughter of Esmeraldo Davantes and Fortunata Davantes and the beloved stepdaughter of Maribel Davantes.  Juliet is survived by her loving...

Oct 13, 2023

Elizabeth Hinesley was born in Macon, Georgia on March 18, 1935 and died in Bishop, Georgia on October 13, 2023.  She was the only child of George Dewey and Ida Hessel Proctor. She was predeceased by her parents and her husband of 55 years, W. Fred Hinesley, Jr.  She is survived by her son, William F. Hinesley, III (Valerie);...

Oct 13, 2023

Bonnie S. Hall Standard, loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 13, 2023. She was 90 years old. A lifelong resident of Madison County, she was a daughter of the late Otho Adams and Vallie McCurdy Adams. Bonnie enjoyed traveling and spending time at the beach. Her favorite thing to do though was spend time...

Oct 12, 2023

Jonathan Paul Ambrose, beloved husband, father, Ecologist and longtime conservation leader, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2023, at the age of 67 in his home of Watkinsville, Ga.

Jon grew up on a small farm outside Knoxville, Tennessee. He was the son of Harry Ambrose, a professor of Civil Engineering at the University of...

Oct 12, 2023

William James “Jim” Gravely, 94 of Athens, passed away peacefully at his home on October 12, 2023. He was the son of Walter P. Gravely, Sr. and Julia Virginia Stone Gravely of Seneca, SC.

He was born in Easley, SC and was raised in Seneca, SC (Oconee County, SC) where he married Joyce Ann McCrackin. They moved...

Oct 12, 2023

Diana Renner Lord, 70, died October 12, 2023.

Born September 1, 1953 in Tampa, Florida, she was the daughter of the late Clarence Orville and Dorothy Kelly Renner.

Diana and her husband made their home in Bainbridge, GA for 41 years before moving to Otto, NC 2 years ago.  She worked as a Critical Care...

Oct 10, 2023

Charles Winfred “Wimp” Beck passed away in his home on October 10, 2023.  He was born on May 14, 1939, and was a lifelong Athens resident.  He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Annette S. Beck, and his parents, Claude and Francine Beck.  He is survived by his daughter, Cindy Mann (Clayton), two sisters, Marie...

Oct 10, 2023

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Tommy Arnett Green Jr., 46, of Danielsville, Georgia, passed away at home on October 10, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Port Charlotte, Florida, on October 12, 1976, he was the son of Tommy Arnett Green...

Oct 10, 2023

Val Jean Porter was born February 1, 1928 in Oklahoma City, OK, and died October 10, 2023 at his home in Watkinsville, GA at the age of 95. He is survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Bobbie P. Porter; four children: Michael Porter, David (Cheryl) Porter, Steven (Christina) Porter and Page Porter; six grandchildren and 10 great...

Oct 9, 2023

Rebecca (Becky) Lynn Brightwell passed away peacefully and went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 9th, 2023.

A loving sister, aunt, and friend, her death leaves a void in the lives of many.  She was born in Athens, Georgia, to Thomas Jackson Brightwell Jr. and Juanita George Brightwell. Becky was a member of the...

Oct 9, 2023

James Boyd Stewart, 93, of Winterville passed away on October 9, 2023. Born on June 28, 1930, he was the son of the late Harold Stewart and Teresa Harding Stewart.

James was a family man, an ordained minister, and dedicated his life to his family and the Lord. He had a bachelor’s degree from the University of...