Rhonda Lee Wooten
Jan 28, 2025
Rhonda Lee Wooten, 57, died on January 28, 2025. Born in Athens, GA, she was the daughter of Katherine Hammond Toole and the late Joe Bates and sister to the late Vickie Elaine Bates. Survivors include her children: Brandi Jones, Brittany Cox, Justin Bryson, Ashley Green, Kayla McGowan and Josh Bryson; sister: Carolyn Johnson; brother: Bobby Toole, Jr. and 27...
Patricia Anne McCarthy Noles
Jan 28, 2025
Patricia Anne McCarthy Noles peacefully departed this world en route to the Kingdom of Heaven while sleeping peacefully in the early morning hours of January 28, 2025. She was 92 years young.
Patricia, “Patti” was born in Orange, New Jersey to Edwin and Bridget McCarthy. She was raised in Belmar, New Jersey and attended St. Rose Catholic School until her entry...
Stephen Luke McGrath
Jan 28, 2025
Stephen “Steve” Luke McGrath, 82, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2025 with his family by his side.
A graduate of St. Ambrose University in Davenport, Iowa, Steve proudly served in the 101st Airborne in the U.S. Army. A dedicated member of the Rotary Club, he lived by its motto, “Service Above Self.”
Steve is survived by his loving wife of 60...
Ginger Leigh Brake
Jan 27, 2025
Ginger Leigh Brake, beloved daughter, mother, sister, and friend, passed away on Monday, January 27th, 2025. She was 44 years old.
A lifelong native of Athens, Georgia, Ginger attended Cedar Shoals High School and Athens Technical College. For more than 20 years, Ginger dedicated herself to early childhood education, where her innate gifts of compassion, patience, and unwavering love for children...
David Stuart Himmelsbach
Jan 27, 2025
Colonel (Retired), Dr. David S. Himmelsbach, PhD., veteran of the United States Army, and career research chemist for the U.S. Department of Agriculture, passed away suddenly of natural causes in his home on January 27, 2025 at the age of 81.
Dave, a longtime resident of Athens and Watkinsville, Georgia, was born on October 19, 1943 to Jacob and Ruth (Davies)...
Harry Reed Sims
Jan 27, 2025
Harry Reed Sims, 75, husband of 55 years to Sharon Baker Sims, died on January 27, 2025.
A native of and longtime resident of Oconee County, Mr. Sims was the son of the late Billy Sims and Jewell Huff Sims and brother to the late Jim Sims. He was a 1967 graduate of Oconee County High School and a 1972 graduate...
George William Gabriel
Jan 26, 2025
It is with broken hearts that our family shares the passing of George Gabriel, 77, of Crawford, GA. He went to be with his Heavenly Father on Sunday, January 26, 2025.
The son of Lois and JC Gabriel, George was retired from the University of Georgia. He worked hard all his life. He loved the Lord and was a member of...
Fran D. Wells
Jan 25, 2025
Frances “Fran” Davis Wells passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 25, at her home in Athens, Georgia. The daughter of James and Mary Davis, she spent her younger years in Washington, Georgia, and then moved to Athens where she went on to graduate from Athens High School. Fran attended the University of Georgia pursuing a teaching degree and while there...
Joseph Dale lantier, Sr.
Jan 24, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved father, Joseph Dale Lantier Sr., of Athens, GA, who left us at the age of 73 on January 24, 2025. Dad was born on May 26, 1951, in Alexandria Bay, NY, to the late Madeline Lantier and Ralph Lantier Sr. He was one of nine siblings.
Dad spent...
Swayne Coley
Jan 24, 2025
Swayne Coley, age 82, of Lexington, GA, entered into eternal rest Friday evening, January 24, 2025, surrounded by his family at his residence. He was born August 22, 1942, one of six children of the late Otha Lee Coley and Bert Gunter Coley.
Swayne was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Grover and Lennard, sisters Ruth and Bertie as well...
Janie Cook Rupert
Jan 23, 2025
Janie Cook Rupert, 81, passed away January 23, 2025.
Born June 18, 1943, in Atlanta, GA, Janie was the daughter of the late Claude M. and Florine B. Cook. She was the widow of Richard “Dick” B. Rupert and was also preceded in death by their son, Richard “Rick” L. Rupert; her brother, Claude M. Cook; and her sister, Nancy C....
Jamie Lee Won McElheney
Jan 22, 2025
Jamie Lee Won McElheney, 51, died January 22, 2025.
A native of Seoul, Korea, he was a son of the late Elton and Dianne Smith McElheney.
Jamie grew up in Athens, GA. where he was a graduate of Clarke Central High School. He worked for his family in roofing , construction and property maintenance for most of his life until a traumatic...
Carol Anne Hatcher
Jan 22, 2025
Carol Anne Huck Hatcher of Watkinsville, GA, passed away on January 22, 2025, she was born on December 1, 1945. We will celebrate the life of our loving and dedicated wife and mother at 2 p.m. til 4 p.m. on February 1st at Oconee Chapel, located at 2370 Hog Mountain Road, Watkinsville, GA. 30677 Carol is survived by her husband...
Harley Dwight Brown
Jan 21, 2025
Harley Dwight Brown, infant son of Kaitlyn Noelle Flynn and James Dylan Brown, entered and departed life on January 21, 2025.
He is also survived by his brother: Nelson Leon Brown; grandparents: Melissa Flynn (Butch Towe), Tonya Brown; great grandparents; Barbara and Vernon Fields, Wilma Flynn, Lois Flynn, Edward and Shirley Beasley; aunts: Kimberly Flynn and Alexis Brown; uncle: Dustin Brown.
He...
Lynn Schwabauer
Jan 21, 2025
Lynn Alan Schwabauer, 79 of Athens, Ga.
Passed away on January 21, 2025. The son of the late Harold & Dorothy Schwabauer, he was born in Columbia, SC. Where his father was flight training on the B-29 for the invasion of Japan.
He loved flying and was a licensed pilot along with his father, brother, uncle, son and nephew. He loved his...
Peri Lambros
Jan 21, 2025
On January 21, 2025 Peri Lynn Helton Lambros met her Savior face to face. Peri was known as a wonderful equestrian. Her passions originated in eventing and grew more into dressage. She reached the top level of her sport with her horse of a lifetime, Cuartelero IV. While riding the Grand Prix was exhilarating, Peri also had a deep love...
Royal Wayne Mixon
Jan 19, 2025
Royal Wayne Mixon, 87, bid good-bye to this world on January 19, 2025. He was born in Appling County, Ga on March 11, 1937 to Robert and Janette Dubberly Mixon, and was the first of four children.
His was a life well-lived. He was passionate about helping people, always being concerned for the welfare of the people around him. He leaves...
Claudette Adams Norman
Jan 19, 2025
Claudette Adams Norman, 84, of Oglethorpe County, passed away on January 19, 2025, in Athens, Georgia. Born on August 28, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Truman Cone Adams and Sara Ruth Spears Roper. Claudette had a fun and spirited personality. She loved the outdoors, reading, travel, and spending time with friends and family.
She was a devoted and...
Timothy Lee Kitchens
Jan 18, 2025
Timothy Lee Kitchens 65 left his earthly home January 18, 2025.
Tim was the son of the late John Dean Kitchens and Ann Elizabeth Kitchens. Tim was a long-time member of East Athens Baptist Church where he helped with the tape/video ministry, sound system and Awana.
Tim graduated from Cedar Shoals High School. Early on he worked at Chicopee Mill and Delmar....
Lavonia Faye Reid
Jan 17, 2025
Lavonia Faye Reid of Comer, GA entered into eternal rest on January 17, 2025. She was born on September 12, 1954.
Faye was an avid poker player and loved spending time with her family at the family lake house. She also was an entrepreneur who owed and worked at several businesses throughout her life and made many beautiful friendships as well.
She...