OBITUARIES

Apr 25, 2023

Chester Robert Lee, 90, of Athens, passed away on April 25, 2023. Born on September 5, 1932, he was the son of the late Walter Monroe Lee and Julia Estelle Huff Lee.

Chester was a charter member of Friendship Presbyterian Church in Oconee County, Georgia. He served in the United States Airforce, discharging as an Airman First...

Apr 25, 2023

Barry Steven Clack, 65, husband of 35 years to Barbara B. Clack, died on April 25, 2023. A native of the Winder, GA area, he was the son of the late Erby Ralph Clack, Jr. and Geraldine Chapman. Barry had worked in construction with Jerry Tolbert and Aldridge Construction as a supervisor. He was a member of Colbert United...

Apr 25, 2023

Betty Janette Black went to be with her Savior Tuesday, April 25 after an extended illness.

Betty was born in Oglethorpe County, GA to Wayne and Reba (Carter) Lance March 30, 1933.

Over the years, Betty was a faithful wife and mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.  She trusted Jesus Christ as her Savior many years...

Apr 25, 2023

Dr. Charles Nelson Dobbins, Jr., 94, passed into eternal peace on April 25, 2023. “Charlie” was born on January 23, 1929, to Charles Nelson Dobbins, Sr. and Beulah Eloise Logan Dobbins in Yadkinville, NC. He attended North Carolina State University where he received a B.S. degree in Poultry Science. Charlie married Ella Mae Brandon in 1951. They were together...

Apr 24, 2023

Elaine Daunalyn Tracy 74 of Hull, GA, passed away on April 24, 2023. She was the daughter of the late, Albion & Eunice Allen; she was also preceded by her husband, Raymond Joseph Tracy. The memorial service will be held Saturday, April 29, 2023, at 4:00 pm at Joy Baptist Church. Survivors include Three Biological children, Thomas, Rita, and...

Apr 23, 2023

Sandra Lavender Atherton, age 78, passed away Sunday, April 23, 2023, from Alzheimer’s disease. Born in Athens, GA on June 3, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Rufus T. and Annette Stamey Lavender.

She is survived by her husband, her children, two brothers, two sisters, beloved grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

A...

Apr 23, 2023

Kevin Richard Ramsay, 70, of Hull, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, April 23, 2023. Kevin was born September 19, 1952 in New Hampshire to the late Donald Lloyd Ramsay, Sr. and Gladys Helene Casey Ramsay. Kevin worked as a carpenter and was a skilled woodworker who loved his craft. He worked in both construction and as a...

Apr 23, 2023

Freddie Bea Watson, 80, of Athens, GA, passed away Sunday, April 23, 2023, after a courageous seven-year battle with cancer. A private family funeral will be held at a later date in her hometown of Meridian, Mississippi.   The family will receive friends at Mrs. Watson’s home Wednesday, April 26, 2023, from 2 pm to 4 pm.

Freddie...

Apr 23, 2023

Louise Dickens Beal, 82, passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2023.

A lifelong native of Watkinsville, Mrs. Beal was a daughter of the late James Ralph Dickens and Angie Bell Maxey Dickens. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Stacy Ray Beal.

Survivors include her husband of 56 years,...

Apr 22, 2023

A life well lived unexpectedly ended on 22 April 2023.  William “Curly” Harman Jr. was 79 when he was discovered unresponsive in his bed the morning after passing in his sleep. Predeceased by his father: William Carlton Harman Sr,  his mother: Reva Faye Pipes Harman, and brother: Kent Harman. He will be sorely missed and is survived by furry...

Apr 20, 2023

Marcus Wilhelmus van Iersel, 57, of Athens (Hull), GA, died on 20 April 2023. The son of the late Leo and Riet van Iersel, Marc was born and raised in Roermond, the Netherlands. He came to the United States in 1990 for graduate school and remained for the rest of his life.

Marc is survived by his...

Apr 20, 2023

Marcos David Rivera, beloved husband, father, son and brother of Nicholson passed away on April 20, 2023. He was 50 years old and born on March 17, 1973 in Brooklyn, New York.

Survivors include his beloved wife of 22 years Robin and their children, Benjamin David Rivera, Devan Espinosa, Jesus Garcia, Zoe Grace Rivera, Isabella Rivera, Azya...

Apr 20, 2023

Sandra Kay Bridges Nicklow, 80, of Oglethorpe County, Georgia, passed away on April 20, 2023. Born on December 7, 1942, she was the daughter of the late George Lamar Bridges and Katie Lou Brown Bridges.

Except for three brief years in Pennsylvania, Kay was a lifelong resident of Oglethorpe County, Georgia. She attended Oglethorpe County High School...

Apr 20, 2023

Richard Lee Lynch, 80, of Athens, Georgia died on April 20, 2023 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in New Hampton, Iowa on March 22, 1943, the youngest of five sons of Edwin and Leone (Armbruster) Lynch. Richard graduated from New Hampton High School in 1961 and went on to the University of Northern Iowa...

Apr 20, 2023

Lynne A. Jeffers, 63, went to Heaven on April 20, 2023 following a valiant battle with cancer.

Mrs. Jeffers was married for 40 years to Gary Jeffers; they made their home in Danielsville. In addition to her husband, survivors are her children Megan Jeffers, Ben Jeffers (Rebecca); grandchildren, Abby Lynne, Landon, Aliza, Madison, and Conley. Mrs. Jeffers...

Apr 19, 2023

James H Hoskins Jr passed away on April 19, 2023 from injuries suffered in a car accident. Jim (or Harold) as he was known to family) owned a small custom picture framing business in Gainesville and Duluth with his wife, Penny Williamson Hoskins, for 25 years. They then retired and moved to live near the beach in Mexico, where...

Apr 18, 2023

Susan Marie Weaver Lumpkin Susan Lumpkin, born April 1964, passed away peacefully April 18, 2023, at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital after a brief illness. She is survived by her husband of 29 years, Chris Lumpkin and daughter, Elizabeth and her brother and two sisters. Susan was a teacher for over 35 years, the last twenty years in Clarke County....

Apr 18, 2023

Trellie Owens Arthur, 91, of Watkinsville, was freed from her weary body as she slept peacefully on the morning of April 18, 2023. Her faith in Jesus Christ became sight as she passed into His presence.

Born in Eastman, Georgia on August 31, 1931, to Austin and Mollie Pruett Owens, she was preceded in death by her...

Apr 17, 2023

Andrea Leigh King, 42, died April 17, 2023.

A native of Athens, GA, Andrea was the daughter of Sarah Marlena Kicklighter Deck and Robert Lee Deck of Athens.

Andrea graduated in 1998 from First Presbyterian Day School in Macon, GA and attended Berry College for 2 years. She worked for Caldwell Banker for over ten...

Apr 17, 2023

Milton T. Bradberry, 82, passed away on April 17, 2023, at his home in Athens, Ga. He was preceded in death by his parents, Middleton and Myrtle Lee Bradberry and his brother, Elder. Mr. Bradberry was a lifelong member of Temple United Methodist Church. He worked for Athens Clarke County’s City Shop as their Parts Manager and was the...