OBITUARIES

Jul 10, 2022

Janet Elizabeth Gregory, 78, passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2022. Born on June 10, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Harrison Leroy Yarnell and Margaret Elizabeth Carter Yarnell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her children, Marcus Revan Gregory and Joy Elizabeth Gregory; sister, Kay Yarnell Hubert Survivors include her niece,...

Jul 8, 2022

Michael Ashton Martin age 25, of Crawford, GA., passed away on Friday, July 8, 2022. Ashton loved life to the fullest. He is survived by his mother, Mary Elizabeth Taylor (Brantley Taylor), and father, Mike Martin of Atlanta; stepfather, Chad Rader of Tennessee; sister, Madison Rader; two brothers, Landon Rader and Grayson Taylor; grandparents, Terry W. Quarles (Mary Frances...

Jul 7, 2022

Julian Kyle Ulmer, 85, of Athens passed away peacefully at the Landings Memory Care facility on July 7, 2022.

Julian was born in Savannah and spent most of his life in Athens and Statesboro. A graduate of the University of Georgia, Julian played minor league baseball for the Detroit Tigers. He enjoyed a career in human resources...

Jul 7, 2022

Mary Sue (Van Dover) Weisenburg passed away July 7, 2022 at home, surrounded by family. She was born on May 19, 1929 in Valley Park, Missouri to James K. and Ruth E. Van Dover. She married William Paul Weisenburg, in 1948. He preceded her in death in 1968.

Four children survive; M. Susan Harrawood (Gary), Martin County,...

Jul 7, 2022

Michal Dee (Mike) Breidenstein Yongue, 85 of Athens, died July 7, 2022.  Mike was born December 16, 1936 in Altoona, Pennsylvania to Budd and Mickey Breidenstein. She moved often with her family, attending 10 schools before her high school graduation. A student for a brief period at Centenary Women’s Junior College in New Jersey, she later earned a Bachelor...

Jul 6, 2022

Former Pennsylvania State Golf Champion Jim Anderson, 83, passed away July 6, 2022.

James M. Anderson, from Murrysville, PA, and Avon Park, FL, took his last breaths while in the arms of his wife of 62 years (Priscilla R. Anderson) and daughter (Erika A. Schmidt- Freiberger). Son-in-law, Dana L. Freiberger, was also present when Jim’s body gave...

Jul 6, 2022

Mr. Florence Ray Seymour gained his wings on July 6, 2022 after a brief illness. Born on February 17, 1960 to the late William Florence Seymour and Frances Elizabeth McCarty Seymour from Colbert, GA.

Mr. Seymour was a lifelong resident of Madison County. Ray worked for Dupont for almost 25years. He also owned and operated “Rays B-B-Q”...

Jul 6, 2022

Mrs. Dorothy B. Gordon, 93, of Athens, passed away on Wednesday, July 6, 2022.

She was born in Watkinsville Georgia on September 24, 1928. She worked for UGA for over 30 years and at the Athens Community Council on Aging.

Dorothy was the last of her family; she is survived by her only grandson, Christopher...

Jul 5, 2022

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

Jul 5, 2022

Mrs. Myra Willene Porterfield Palmer, age 88, of Hartwell, GA. passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2022, at her home. She was born in Oglethorpe County, GA. on June 26, 1934, to the late Clifford Jessie Porterfield and Delma Patton Porterfield. Mrs. Palmer was a member of Dispensational Bible Church and was retired from UGA working in Animal Science....

Jul 5, 2022

Allen Curtis Krantz, 79, of Buford, died on Tuesday, July 5, 2022.

Private services to be held.

Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, WEST, Watkinsville, GA, is in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com

Jul 4, 2022

Doyle L. Powell, of Watkinsville, GA, passed peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday July 4, 2022, at the age of 86.  A calm and gentle spirit, Doyle will be remembered for his loyalty and dedication to those he loved and served.  His values never wavered and he lived a faithful life to God, family and country. He was...

Jul 2, 2022

Jimmy J. Autrey, cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother and sister, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 2, 2022 at the age of 77.

Born in Rome, GA, she was a daughter of the late James Warren and Peggy Robertson Warren. Ms. Autrey was a faithful member of First Pentecostal Church of Athens and she loved fishing....

Jun 30, 2022

Ofelia Palma Bergonio, 78, of Athens, died in the morning of June 30, 2022.

She was a devout Catholic and was surrounded by family in her final hours. She was a loving daughter, a loyal wife, a sister to eight, a devoted mother to five, a Lola to seven, and a friend to many! She was predeceased...

Jun 30, 2022

Talmadge Thomas Chambers Jr. (Tommy), 77, of Winterville, passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2022.

Born in Athens, he was the son of the late Talmadge Thomas Chambers Sr. and Thelma Whitehead Chambers. Mr. Chambers was a Veteran of the United States Army serving from 1966-1968 at Fort Carson Colorado. He loved the Lord and was a...

Jun 30, 2022

Rachel Elrod Anderson, 78, passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2022, in Hull, GA following an extended illness. She was born in the Ashland Community of Franklin County, GA on April 5, 1944, to the late William Hoyt Elrod and Mary Brooks Elrod.

She was a graduate of Madison County High School and Athens Business College and...

Jun 29, 2022

Amelia Jane Sherrer Angles Bowen, 82, of Athens passed away on June 29, 2022. Born on July 12, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Clifford Sherrer and Newell Allen Sherrer.

Survivors include her daughters, Ginger Angles and Rhonda Lowe; son, Artemus Angles; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, EAST,...

Jun 29, 2022

Pensacola, Florida - Vera P. Anderson, 84, went home to be with her Lord & Savior on June 29, 2022. Vera was of the Christian faith, having committed her life to Jesus Christ as a child at Camp Barakel, a Christian camp in Northeast Michigan. Vera was born to Ralph & Ruby Heckman Warren in Attica, Michigan on January...

Jun 29, 2022

Beverly Wood Gray, 73, wife of 54 years to John Walter Gray, died Wednesday, June 29, 2022, peacefully and surrounded by her family. Born in Athens, GA she was the daughter of the late Issac Preston Wood and Sara Hammond Wood. Mrs. Gray was a member of New Covenant Worship Center and retired from the University of Georgia after...

Jun 29, 2022

With great sadness, we announce the loss of our beloved Donald “Don” Lewis Smith of Colbert, Georgia, who passed peacefully surrounded by family on June 29th at the age of 85 after sudden health complications. Most recently, Don was residing at Talmadge Terrace in Athens, Georgia. Born in Jackson, Michigan on November 23, 1936, he is the second of...