Sep 15, 2023

Ida Vaudine Waller, 96, passed away on September 15, 2023. Born on September 27, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Emmett and Irene Houston McLendon.

Ida was a long-time member of Briarlake Baptist Church and was very involved with the businesswomen’s Sunday school class. She loved flowers and had a passion for gardening and yard...

Sep 15, 2023

Dorothy Louise Threlkeld Kidd, wife of the late Allen G. Kidd, died on September 15, 2023.

A native and lifelong resident of Madison County, she was the daughter of the late William Elroy Threlkeld and Elizabeth Harris Threlkeld and sister to the late David Threlkeld, Betty Woods, Jimmy Threlkeld, Rebecca Adams and Mary Ann Dixon. Dorothy retired...

Sep 14, 2023

Corajean L. Smiley, 82, passed to God's eternal care at home in Athens, Ga. on September 14, 2023 and was laid to rest on September 21, 2023.

Corajean  was born June 21, 1941, in St. John, KS, the daughter and youngest child of Henry Blackwood and Florence Wright Blackwood.  In less than a year her...

Sep 12, 2023

Joan Beverly Gould, 90, of Athens, Georgia, went to be with the Lord on September 12, 2023. She was born October 17, 1932, in New Berlin, New York, the daughter of Howard and Doretta Nelson.

Joan is survived by her husband of 68 years, Norman; daughters Amy Chancey (David), Sara Blose (James), and Beth Day (Mike), and...

Sep 12, 2023

Jeanette Phillips Smith, 77, died on Tuesday, August 12, 2023. Born in Valdosta, GA she was the daughter of the late Clarence Cornelius Phillips and Margaret Stovall Phillips and sister to the late Pauline Daily and Elizabeth Batchelor. Jeanette was a member of Elder Road Baptist Church. Survivors include her four children: Benny (Pam) Hughes, Edward Hughes, Stacie (Mark)...

Sep 12, 2023

Donald Frederick Jensen, 83, passed away on Tuesday, September 12, 2023.

He was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa, he was the son of the late Franklin Bryant Jensen and Myrna Alice Jensen and brother to the late Alan Jensen and Lowell Jensen. Along with his parents and brothers, Don was preceded in death by his lovely wife...

Sep 12, 2023

Patty Dulaney Brooks, 72, of Watkinsville, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, after a brief illness.

Patty was born on September 10, 1951, in Athens, Georgia to Clyde Dulaney and the late Eula Mae Dulaney (Watkins). A lifelong resident of Clarke and Oconee counties, she graduated from Athens High School in 1969. She worked at...

Sep 12, 2023

Maria Elena Campos Anderson has passed peacefully at home after a long illness. Despite the circumstances of her illness she was determined to make the most of her life and she remained a devoted wife and mother. It was her wish to pass at home and it brings us great comfort that she died exactly like she wanted- at...

Sep 11, 2023

Jimmy Charles Autry, Jr., 52 of Winterville passed away September 11, 2023. The son of the late, Jimmy Autry, Sr and also preceded by brother, Gregory Clark Autry; maternal grandparents, Garnett & Kathleen McCurley and paternal grandparents, Grover & Elizabeth Autry.

The memorial graveside service at Athens Memory Gardens will be Friday, September 22, 2023, at 2:00...

Sep 11, 2023

Kenneth Doyal Reynolds, 76, of Statham, GA passed away on September 11, 2023. He was surrounded by his wife, children, and several close family members. He was the son of the late, George Patrick & Emma Lois Reynolds. He was also preceded by his sisters, Eleanor Rochelle Reeves and Sara Louise Perguson Johnson. Mr. Reynolds worked for and retired...

Sep 11, 2023

James Calvin Coile, cherished husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 11, 2023 at the age of 93.

A lifelong resident of Madison County, he was the son of Burley Coile and Corine Moon Coile. Calvin attended Meadow Baptist Church as a child and eventually became a minister himself and pastored three churches in...

Sep 10, 2023

Cynthia Harper Ellard, 55, of Rome, GA, died on Sunday, September 10, 2023.

A native of Athens, GA, she was the daughter of Lowry A. Harper and Patricia Robinson Wilburn. In addition to her parents Cynthia is survived by sons Caleb and Joshua Ellard and their father Clark Ellard; brothers: Allen and Corey Harper; sisters: Kristi McCall...

Sep 10, 2023

Allan Kenneth Peck, 77, died on Sunday, September 10, 2023. Born in Putnam County, GA, he was the son of the late John A. Peck and Virginia Harper Peck and brother to the late Douglas Peck. Kenneth was a lifelong resident of the Farmington Community.  He was a founding member of the South Oconee Volunteer Fire Department (Station 2)...

Sep 9, 2023

Helen Grace Elkins died on September 9th 2023, aged 83, from the ALS disease.

She was the widow of Howard F. Elkins, to whom she was happily married for 62 years.

Helen is predeceased by her parents, Grace and James Ferguson of Scotland. She is survived by her three children, Gordon (Michele) of Texas, Douglas...

Sep 8, 2023

Sara Frances Fleeman, 89, died September 8, 2023.

A native of Oglethorpe County, she was a daughter of the late Grady and Evie Carter Smith and the widow of J.W. Fleeman. She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Shirley Jacks and Gladys Bramlett, and a brother, Jimmy Smith.

Funeral services will be Tuesday,...

Sep 7, 2023

M.Andrew (Andy) McCollum

On September 7, 2023, the world lost a beautiful compassionate, funny soul. Born in Toccoa, Georgia on March 1, 1947, Andy McCollum greeted the world with his beautiful smile and wonderful laugh. Lewis B. and Dottee M. McCollum raised their

firstborn child in the Camelot-like community of Turnerville, Georgia in Habersham County....

Sep 7, 2023

Patsy Dooley Goodrich, 79, of Winterville, GA passed away on September 7, 2023 at a hospital in Athens, Georgia after a long illness.

Known to her friends as Pat, she was born in Floyd County, Georgia on October 9, 1943, daughter of Posey A. and Bonnie Teat Dooley.

She is survived by her husband, James...

Sep 7, 2023

Hill Wynn "Dickey" Steed III of Athens, Georgia passed away at 80 years old on September 7th, 2023.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Hill Wynn Steed Jr. and Capitola Holliday Steed; his siblings, Michael E "Mickey" Steed and Jacqueline S "Jackie" Adams; and his granddaughter Joely Castang.

He is survived by his...

Sep 7, 2023

Dana Dean Lindsay Pothier, age 82 loving wife of 43 years to Robert (Bob) Pothier of Monroe, GA, passed away peacefully Thursday, September 7, 2023 at St. Mary’s Hospital of Athens.  Born In Pennsylvania on February 9, 1941, to Robert and Elizabeth Lindsay.  Dana was raised in Lewistown, Pennsylvania where she graduated from Lewistown High School where she was...

Sep 6, 2023

Joyce Alley, 87, of Greensboro, Georgia, passed away on September 6, 2023. Born on January 9, 1936, she was the daughter of the late George and Lulu Reed Waller.

Joyce was a kind, giving, loving soul and was truly one of a kind. She enjoyed spending time with her family and going fishing. She was a loving...