OBITUARIES

Nov 11, 2022

David Murzynski, 65, husband of 20 years to Lynn Murzynski, died on Friday, November 11, 2022. Born in Yokosuka, Japan, he was the son of the late Robert Louis Murzynski and Patricia Ann Murzynski. David worked for AAA Cooper Transportation for the last 30 years and was a member of Cornerstone Church Athens. He was the father to Scott...

Nov 10, 2022

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

Nov 10, 2022

Brian Keith Peterson 55 of Hull, GA, passed away on November 10, 2022. He was preceded in death by his father, David W. Peterson.

Funeral services are on November 13, 2022, Sunday 2:00 PM at Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, East with Mr. Kenneth Bradley officiating. The family will visit with family and friends from 5:00 pm...

Nov 9, 2022

Lawrence Edward Browning, born August 30, 1955, passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at the age of 67. A native of Madison County, resident of Jackson County, he was the son of the late Horace Millard and Lillie Ruth Strickland-Browning. He was a business owner since 1978. He was proceeded in death by his parents; his sister, Patricia Ann...

Nov 9, 2022

Evelyn Anita Ritchey Glenn, 86 (February 11, 1936- November 9, 2022) lived a beautiful, Christian family life. A woman who put all others before herself, she provided comfort and love while asking little in return.  She genuinely made everyone feel like family.  Her husband, Tom, adored her and together they raised and taught their four children family values, love...

Nov 8, 2022

Mr. Karl Dean Pierce died at home in Stephens, GA on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. He was born on January 30, 1963 in Wahiawa, Oahu, HI. He was a graduate of Cedar Shoals High School and attended Winterville Methodist Church.

He was preceded in death by his father Dean E. Pierce; his paternal grandparents Mildred and Roy...

Nov 7, 2022

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Nov 7, 2022

Donald Stephen Giusto, 92, of Athens passed away on November 7, 2022. Born on March 23, 1930, he was the son of the late Thomas Giusto and Margaret Pincsak Giusto.

Don served in the United States Marines during the Korean War, surviving the Battle of Chosin Reservoir, and the Vietnam War before retiring as a Major.

Nov 7, 2022

Lillian Irene Chandler of Athens, GA passed away on November 7, 2022, at age 96. She was the daughter of Burie & Audrey Connally. Mrs. Chandler was also preceded in death by her husband, John Henry Chandler.

Memorial inurnment services will be Friday, November 11, 2022, 2:00 PM at Athens Memory Gardens.

She is survived...

Nov 7, 2022

Robert “Bob” Clay England, 83, of Athens, died on Monday, November 7, 2022.

A lifelong resident of the Athens area, Robert was the son of Fred Thomas England and Annie Inez Spence England. He graduated from Athens High School in 1956 and then worked for Westinghouse, England Electric, Reliance Electric, and Smith’s Cabinet Shop. He retired from...

Nov 6, 2022

Zachary Caleb Jordan, 41, passed away November 6, 2022 at his home in Royston, Georgia.  He was born July 30, 1981 in Athens, Georgia. He grew up in Athens, and Fairhope, AL. He also lived in Stockbridge, Ga for 10 years.

He is survived by his parents: mother, Karen B. Brown (Kenneth W. Brown) of Royston, GA;...

Nov 6, 2022

In loving memory of Kevin Downey, 68, who passed away on November 06, 2022. He was a loving father to his daughter, Moniqua Scott, and his grandchildren Wynter Barlow and Joseph Barlow. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

One of the kindest souls on this planet, Kevin was a gentle, giving man who...

Nov 6, 2022

Eva Mae Scott, age 83, died Sunday, November 6, 2022 peacefully at her home with her daughter by her side. She was born August 4, 1939 in Johnstown, PA to Mara Belle Webster and Charles Henry Wills.

She is proceeded in death by her parents, 3 brothers, Wilbur, Robert, and Charles, her son George Thomas Dombrowski, her...

Nov 6, 2022

Josephine “Jo” Ann Arnold Jackson, born October 31, 1948, died November 6, 2022 after a long courageous battle with Pancreatic Cancer. She was born in Atlanta, Georgia to Marcia Neilon Arnold and Frank Hatcher Arnold Sr.  She was the 5th of 7 children.  She is survived by sisters Theresia Arnold, Julia Yoki, Christina McCormick and Wanda Arnold, brother Tom...

Nov 5, 2022

Pauline Carter Sanders, 95, of Huntsville, AL, passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2022 in Athens, GA.

Born in Kelso, TN, she was a daughter of the late William Carter and Pearl Kent Carter. Pauline will be remembered as a fun-loving person who demonstrated a Christ-like servant heart always serving others.

She is preceded in...

Nov 4, 2022

Janemarie Comisky Gabriel, 73, of Colbert, passed away on Friday, November 4, 2022.

Born in Charleston, West Virginia, she was a daughter of the late Joseph Comisky and Jane Downe Comisky.

Survivors include her husband, Harry James Gabriel; step-children, Tracie Brunson (Tim), Laurie Anne Gabriel, and Kathie Alford (Scott); siblings, Martha Ferrell (Rob) and Bill ...

Nov 3, 2022

Carlette Broach Howard Mason passed away at age 99 on November 3, 2022.

Born in Oglethorpe County, GA and a lifelong resident, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Olivia Broach.  She enjoyed getting to know people through her many years of work as a “beautician”.  At an earlier age she loved going fishing.

Nov 3, 2022

Wayne Burkhalter, 59, husband of 35 years to Melissa Burkhalter died on Thursday, November 3, 2022. Born in Athens, GA he was the son of the late Bennie Herbert Burkhalter and Eulene Leachman Burkhalter. Wayne was the Co-Owner of Burkhalter Floor Sanding and Installation Service. Wayne loved the outdoors, especially deer hunting and spending time with his grandkids. Survivors...

Nov 2, 2022

Catherine Lampela Wilkes, 75, of Hull, passed away peacefully on Wednesday November 2nd.

She was the daughter of the late Ruby Barden Gray and Floyd Lampela. She was preceded in death by her husband the late Rahnal B Wilkes, her son the late Bryan Wilkes and her brother the late Larry Lampela. She worked as an engineering...

Nov 2, 2022

Ernest "Ernie" Joseph Battinelli passed away on November 2, 2022 in Athens, GA.

Ernie was born in Malden, Massachusetts on December 10, 1959 to his loving parents, Catello Ernest Battinelli and Elizabeth Marie Lavelle Battinelli. He grew up in Somerville, MA where he met his wife of 38 years, Debora Ann Battinelli. They have two children, Daniel...