OBITUARIES

Apr 11, 2023

Christopher Aaron Cook, 32, of Athens, GA, died on April 11, 2023. Born in Atlanta, GA, he was the son of Charles Hubert Cook of St. Helena Island, SC, and Beth Croker Cook of Flowery Branch, GA. He was a proud graduate of Georgia Tech and worked as a consultant in information technology.

He was predeceased by...

Apr 9, 2023

Emma Jane Chandler was born in Birmingham, Alabama on April 13, 1928 to Edward Montgomery and Bessie Harrell Chandler. When Bess remarried in 1937, Jane was lovingly adopted by Harry Lane Hutto. While enrolled at Birmingham Southern College, Jane met her future husband, Robert Thompson Bowen Jr, a triumphant GI who had returned to finish his degree. Jane and...

Apr 8, 2023

Donald Everette Damron, 78, of Colbert, passed away on Saturday, April 8, 2023.

Born September 26, 1944, in Winterville, GA, Donald was the son of William T. Damron and Lorena Brock Damron.  Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Mildred Bryant, and his brother Larry Damron.  Donald is survived by his loving...

Apr 7, 2023

Rosemary “Nana” Absher Ware, 67, of Carlton, passed away on Friday, April 7, 2023.

Born in St. Louis, Missouri, she was a daughter of the late Lewis Absher and Kathleen Conley Absher. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Michael Ellis Ware; brother, Alford Absher; mother-in-law, Willie Mae Ware and two...

Apr 6, 2023

Ronald Maxwell Chandler, 83, of Madison, passed away on Thursday, April 6, 2023. Born September 19, 1939 in Athens, GA, Ronald was the son of Clovis T. “C.T.” Chandler and Margaret Maxwell Chandler. He graduated from Athens High School in 1957 and then attended the University of Georgia. Ronald's life was dedicated to service. He served his country in...

Apr 6, 2023

Michael H. Warfield ("Mike") passed away April 6, 2023 at his home in Athens, Georgia.

The son of the late Bernard and Martha Warfield, Mike was born December 19, 1951 in Detroit, Michigan. One of the “founding fathers” of Internet Security Systems, Mike retired from IBM, where he held the title “Senior Wizard.” As an internationally recognized...

Apr 6, 2023

Harold Walter Chamberlain, 58, passed away on April 6, 2023. Born on October 13, 1964, he was the son of the late Richard Lewis Chamberlain and Margaret Louise Jones Chamberlain.

Harold attended the Trident School in Florida participating in the special Olympics for tennis and swimming. He was a huge Georgia Bulldogs fan, some would say the...

Apr 3, 2023

Annis Holcomb Orand Herring of Athens passed away on April 3, 2023. A native of Clarke County, and the daughter of the late Lon Holcomb and Eunie Edwards Holcomb; a was married to the late Grady E. Orand and John W. Herring. She was a graduate of Athens High School (Class of 1944). She worked as a Bookkeeper for...

Apr 3, 2023

Pompilio Alvaro Ortega, 78, of Athens, passed away on April 3, 2023. Born on July 11, 1944 he was the son of the late Leopoldo Molina and Aminta Ortega.

Survivors include his wife, Merida Ortega; children, Diana Ortega, Jenny Ortega and Alvaro Ortega.

A private service will be held in remembrance of Pompilio.

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Apr 2, 2023

Deborah “Debbie” P. Wilkins-Crawford, cherished wife, mother, grandmother and sister, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 2, 2023 at the age of 70.

Born in Greenville, SC, she was a daughter of the late Gordon Byron Preston and Dora Hall Preston. Debbie was employed at Dupont for 23 years and then with the Clarke County School District...

Apr 1, 2023

Carl William Dibling of Watkinsville, GA. died at the age of 96 years and 7 months on April 1st, 2023. Carl was preceded in death by his Father, Carl C. Dibling and Mother, Augustine L. Dibling of Union Beach NJ. Brothers Herbert L. Dibling of South Amboy NJ, Leo B. Dibling of Oakhurst NJ, Jerry M. Dibling of Topeka...

Apr 1, 2023

Karen Schultz McClure, 68, of Athens, Georgia, went to be with her Creator and Savior on April 1, 2023 after a long fought battle with FTD Dementia and is now restored and reunited with her husband, Dan. “Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.” Romans 12:12 She was born to Virginia Harris Schultz (of Athens, GA)...

Mar 31, 2023

Paul Sprague (79) of Ila passed away on Friday, March 31. Born on August 17, 1943, in Monterey Park CA, he was the son of the late Walter and Louise Sprague.

Paul is survived by his six children: Pete McKinley (wife Tracy) of Smithfield, NC, Patrick Sprague of Athens, Emily Sprague, Athens, Allison Maddox (husband, Josh), Ashley...

Mar 31, 2023

Josephine Aurigemma, age 95, who passed away peacefully on March 31, 2023 at St. Mary’s Hospice House, was a wonderful and caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, cousin and friend. She was born on October 21, 1927, to Rose and August Margiotta. Josephine was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Vincent, and son, Michael. She is survived...

Mar 31, 2023

Mary Garnell Maxey, 90, of Athens, GA passed away March 31, 2023 in Augusta, GA.  She was the daughter of the late Otha and Levie Osborne.  She was preceded in death by husbands James Hampton Palmer and Cecil D. Maxey, as well as by her sister Mildred Anderson and brother Dwayne Osborne, and her beloved dachshund companion, Maggie.

Mar 30, 2023

Nemec, Thomas D., 73 of Statham, GA passed away on March 30, 2023, after a brief illness. He was predeceased by his parents, Leonard and Charlotte Nemec.

He lived in Florida most of his adult life, before moving to Georgia in 2016.

Survivors include son, Nathan Nemec of Florida, brother, Richard Nemec of Florida, sisters...

Mar 29, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Linda Sue Sharp. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Mar 29, 2023

Celia “Fay” Meeler, 82, of Watkinsville, passed away on March 29, 2023. Born on October 26, 1940, in Athens, Georgia she was the daughter of the late Katie Mae Burkhalter Meeler and Howard Thomas Meeler and was one of eight children.

She is survived by 5 siblings; numerous nieces and nephews.  Although she never had a child...

Mar 29, 2023

Hazel Janice Bernat of Watkinsville, Georgia passed away on March 29, 2023.

Born on March 31, 1942, in Flowery Branch, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Milton White and Grace Williams White. She was married for 41 years to Len Bernat.

Hazel worked for many years in the field of quality control and...

Mar 29, 2023

Dora Mae Bell, 91 of Carlton, GA passed away on March 29, 2023. She was the daughter of the late, Melco & Azalee Kidd; also preceded in death by her husband, James “Shorty” Bell and also preceded by her brother, Rufus Kidd.

Funeral services are on April 2, 2023, at 2:00 PM Sunday at Lord & Stephens...