OBITUARIES

Jan 22, 2023

George Boles Fortson, 89, husband of 67 years to Martha Holloman Fortson, died on Sunday, January 22, 2023. Born in Elberton, GA he was the son of the late George Haley Fortson and Anna Julia Bunch Fortson. George retired from Farmers Hardware after 45 years and served in the US Army. He was a member of East Athens Baptist...

Jan 22, 2023

Mary Ward Vaughan, 83, wife of the late John Abda Vaughan, went peacefully to heaven surrounded by those who loved her on January 22, 2023.

Mary was born in Athens, GA, she was the daughter of the late Clifton A Ward and Ruth Miller Ward and sister to the late Albert Ward. She was a graduate of...

Jan 22, 2023

John Calvin Bridges, 93, husband of Laquita Joyce Bridges, died on Sunday, January 22, 2023.

Born in Danielsville, GA, he was the son of the late Nim H. Bridges and Kate Meadow Bridges and brother to the late Charlie, Donald, Marvin, Garland Bridges and Grace Spearman. John attended the University of Georgia and served in the US...

Jan 21, 2023

Rina Totis, September 29, 1925 - January 21, 2023, age 97, passed peacefully at home in Athens, Georgia. Born in Flaibano, province of Udine, region of Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy. Rina, Benito and Robert immigrated to Athens in March 1955. They became United States Citizens on October 23, 1969. Rina was employed at the United States Navy Supply Corp School department...

Jan 21, 2023

Robert Sidney Lowrey, Jr., of Athens, passed away on January 21, 2023. Born on June 9, 1934, he was the son of the late Robert Sidney Lowrey, Sr. and Nell Ellenburg Lowrey of Rome, Georgia.

He was a devoted son, brother, husband, father and grandfather.  His great joys in life were his family, teaching and helping others....

Jan 20, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Barbara Ruth Hindt. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jan 20, 2023

William Robert Walinow, Jr., 73, of Athens, died on Friday, January 20, 2023.

Born in Kansas City, Kansas to the late William Robert Walinow, Sr. and Margarete Meyer Walinow, Bill grew up in Kansas City until attending university at Park College. After graduating, he worked for over 50 years for the USDA in multiple states. He moved...

Jan 20, 2023

Mary Viola Smith, 85, of Danielsville, passed away on Friday, January 20, 2023.

Born in Madison County, she was the daughter of Sam Campbell and Madie Long Campbell. Mrs. Smith enjoyed reading, doing word searches and most importantly, she was a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...

Jan 19, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Mildred "Millie" Cormack Ratliff. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jan 19, 2023

Paul Lamar Caldwell, Jr., of Hartwell, passed away on January 19, 2023. Born on January 10, 1957, he was the son of the late, Paul Lamar Caldwell, Sr. and Nell Grace Strickland Caldwell.

Paul retired after a long career as a truck driver.

Survivors include his sisters, Alisa Newman (Myron), Gaye Frazier (Charles III); girlfriend,...

Jan 19, 2023

Billy Rich Lyle, 89, died January 19, 2023.

Born in Jackson County, he was the son of the late George Washington and Princess Carruth Lyle. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force in the Korean Era and a graduate of Young Harris College. He lived most of his life in Athens, and was a former...

Jan 19, 2023

Douglas “Mack” Burkhalter, 80, of Lexington passed away Thursday, January 19, 2023.

Mack was born January 10, 1943 in Athens to the late George David and Flora Mae Burkhalter.  He retired from Athens-Clarke County and Oglethorpe County Road Department as a heavy equipment operator.  He was an avid deer hunter and fisherman and was an expert race...

Jan 19, 2023

Keith Morgan Carver, of Bogart, passed away on January 19, 2023.

He was born February 14, 1958, in Moultrie, GA to the late Leo and Ruby Carver. He graduated from Westover High School in Albany, GA and attended the University of Georgia as an English major.

A long-time volunteer and employee of the Food Bank...

Jan 18, 2023

Mary Lou Holte (“Mary Lou” or “Lou”) passed away peacefully at home in Bogart, Georgia on January 18, 2023.  She was 83 years old.  The family is saddened and shocked by this unexpected death, but is comforted to know that it was a peaceful passing in her sleep.

Mary Lou is survived and missed by her children,...

Jan 17, 2023

Stanley (Stan) Chester Kanavage died on January 17, 2023 after a lengthy illness.  He was born March 5, 1954 in Baxley, GA to Dr. Chester Benjamin and Helen White Kanavage.   Stan graduated from Appling County High School in 1972 with academic and athletic honors.  He attended the University of Georgia and played as a linebacker for Georgia’s football team....

Jan 17, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Howard A. Struck, II. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jan 17, 2023

Robert Scott Strawn, 61, husband of Pamela Legg Strawn, died on Tuesday, January 17, 2023. Born in Atlanta, GA, he was the son of the late Robert Franklin Strawn Dorothy Jean Strawn. Scott has been a member of New Life Apostolic Church since 2003 where he served as their Outreach Director. He worked for Padgett Business Services and served...

Jan 16, 2023

Karen Ann Mooney 81 of Colbert, passed away on Sunday, January 16, 2023. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Beck Mooney; also preceded by her parents, Robert & Harriet Mansfield; also a brother, Robert Robertson.

Survivors include: Husband, James Mooney; sisters, Elaine Miller and Ruth Colchester both liveout of the state.

We would...

Jan 16, 2023

Melinda Gail Hill (Hammond) Age 53 Beloved Wife, Mother, and Grandmother passed away on Monday, January 16th, 2023. She was born May 3rd, 1969 to Larry Hammond and Linda Sosbee. Melinda loved spending time with her kids, and all 8 of her grandchildren.

Funeral services are Friday, January 20, 2023, 3:00 PM at Lord & Stephens Funeral...

Jan 16, 2023

Mitchell Scott Green, 52, of Bishop, Georgia passed away on January 16, 2023.  A beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend, Scott is survived by his wife, Dr. Meg Green; daughter, Taylor Green; parents Norma Charlene Dunn Green McGill and John Willis Green, Jr.  In addition, he is survived by his siblings, David Green (Angela), Kyle Green (Heather),...