OBITUARIES

Mar 28, 2023

Donna Lynette Walker, 55 years of age and of Commerce Georgia, passed away peacefully in the care of St. Mary’s Hospice House on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 in Athens Georgia.

Donna was born on October 22 in East St. Louis IL to the parents of David Leon and Doris Lorraine Walker.

Donna was a member...

Mar 28, 2023

Sandra Jane Roberts, 83, wife of the late Ronald Benton Roberts, died on Tuesday, March 28, 2023. Born in Barrow County, GA, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Pearl Casey. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her four children: Ronnie Roberts, Reggie Roberts, Carol Satterfield and Julie McDaniel; eight grandchildren; Jason, Justin, Jody, Cole, Ben, Jared,...

Mar 28, 2023

Bobbie Ione Gilmore, age 89, of Bishop, GA passed away peacefully on March 28th, 2023. Bobbie was born on March 9th, 1934, to Jessie and Minnie Barfield in Tifton, GA. Bobbie graduated from Tift County High School in 1952. She met her husband Rod Gilmore while he was stationed at Moody Air Force Base in Valdosta, GA during his...

Mar 26, 2023

Briann Noelle Wells-Still, 23, of Jefferson, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 26, 2023.

Born in Rockdale County, she was a daughter of Jason Edward Still and Tammy Jones Still. Briann was a graduate of Oconee County High School and enjoyed reading, painting and watching vampire movies. She was preceded in death by her grandmothers, Laura Jones...

Mar 26, 2023

Dr. Reuben Joshua Smith, 91, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 26 at St. Mary’s Hospice House.

Reuben was born at home in Doerun, GA, Feb 8, 1932, one of twelve children born to Dykes Carmichael Smith Sr and Hassie Williams Smith. He grew up working on the family farm.

After graduating from high school...

Mar 24, 2023

Ray Lee “Bird” McDaniel, 36, died on Friday, March 24, 2023. Born in Augusta, GA he was the son of the late Thomas Lee McDaniel, Sr. and Janice Horn McDaniel. Survivors include his daughter; Dixie-Ann McDaniel, siblings: Thomas McDaniel, Jr., Lonis “Feller” McDaniel, Jennifer McDaniel, Kate Rom and Marie Wilhite; 18 nieces and nephews and one great niece.

Mar 24, 2023

Ruby Simmons Wood, 94, died unexpectedly at home on March 24th, 2023.

Mrs. Wood was the daughter of the late Frank and Lexie Bond Simmons. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edgar H. “Blue” Wood; sisters, Cecile Minish, Gladys Seagraves and brothers, Frazier, Willard, Francis and Elmer Simmons.

She is survived by her...

Mar 23, 2023

Sharon Zehnder Shouse, of Athens, GA, passed away on March 23, 2023.

The daughter of the late Martin Dominick Zehnder and Almena Borden Schwoeppe, Sharon moved to Athens 49 years ago from her place of birth in Louisville, KY. She was a longtime parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church and a devout follower of her faith. She...

Mar 22, 2023

Ronald "Ronnie" McClain, 64, of Athens, Georgia, born March 18, 1959, passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2023, after a hard fought battle with COVID pneumonia. Ronnie is predeceased by his parents James F. and Ann R. McClain. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Fran, his daughter Nikki and husband Jeff Culpepper, daughter Lauren and husband Todd...

Mar 22, 2023

Arthur Cleo Coile, 90, of Comer, died on Wednesday, March 22, 2023.

Born in Madison County to the late Robert Lee Coile and Ruth Lee Manley Coile, Cleo was a lifelong resident of the Oglethorpe County area. He worked for Sears for 47 years and was a member of Clouds Creek Baptist Church. Cleo liked to keep...

Mar 21, 2023

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Mar 21, 2023

Barry Keith Hayes, born September 23, 1955 in Framingham, Massachusetts, was the youngest of William Vincent and Margaret Dixon Hayes’ four children. Barry was a lifelong adventurer and dreamer, always planning his next project or escapade. He lived in 15 different states throughout his lifetime and enjoyed countless professions, ranging from maître d’ of the Piedmont Driving Club in...

Mar 21, 2023

Charlotte Beasley Northrop, Athens, GA, 85 years old, passed away on March 21, 2023 from Alzheimer’s disease. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, daughter and friend to many. She was a strong Christian woman who truly gave unconditional love to all.

Charlotte was born in Petersburg, Tennessee on June 12, 1937...

Mar 20, 2023

Timothy Stockton “Weasel” Faust, 64, died March 20, 2023.

A native of Warner Robins, GA, he was a son of the late Julia Stockton Turner and John T. Faust, Jr. and the grandson of Addie Noell and John T. Faust, Sr. and J.W. and Clyde Stockton. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Jeannine and...

Mar 19, 2023

Barbara Ann Mansfield, 96 of Athens, Georgia passed away March 19, 2023.  Barbara was born and grew up in Detroit Michigan with her mother, father and twin sister, Mary. Barbara graduated from Albion College with an Elementary Ed degree and then went on to graduate with her Masters in Arts Degree from Cranbrook. Barbara was an amazing artist, and...

Mar 19, 2023

Conner Petersen, 27, of Eatonton, passed away on Sunday, March 19, 2023.

Born in Decatur, he was a son of Steven Lester Petersen and Lynn Guillard Petersen. Conner graduated from North Oconee High School and was a successful entrepreneur. He never met a stranger and had a sense of humor that will be remembered. Conner thrived on...

Mar 19, 2023

Nan S. Holloman, 99, died March 19, 2023.

A native of Cornelia, GA, Mrs. Holloman was a daughter of the late Jesse Alexander and Maxine Tribble Stevens and the widow of Alva Lee “Bobo” Holloman. She lived in the Athens area since 1964 and retired from the Navy School of Athens after twenty-six and a half years....

Mar 19, 2023

Mary Modlin Neikirk, 77, of Bogart, passed away on March 19, 2023. She was born in Ocala, FL on January 30, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Bruce Modlin and Lula Boatwright Modlin.

Mary was married to the love of her life Terry Neikirk, for 53 years.  She loved spending time  with her family and...

Mar 18, 2023

Patsy Carol Gable Appleby, 63 of Athens, passed away on March 18, 2023. She was the daughter of the late, John Henry & Pearl Lillian Gable; was preceded in death by her husband, Royce Appleby, Jr., and also preceded in death by a sister, Thelma Jean Ricks; brothers, Donnie Gable and J.B. Mayo.

She was a lifelong...

Mar 17, 2023

Kenneth Alan Johnson, 72, of Bishop, passed away on March 17, 2023. Born on October 15, 1950, he was the son of the late Ralph Johnson and Mary Morgan Johnson.

Ken was a calm, quiet natured man. He was kind and caring, and if you were in need of help, he would always try to do what...