OBITUARIES

Aug 20, 2024

Pat Pierson, 70, of Cleveland, GA, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2024.

Born in Martin, GA to Harold and Ruth Vandiver, Pat retired from the state of Georgia where she worked at the Welcome Center in Lavonia. She then enjoyed working as secretary for East Athens Baptist Church, where she was a member. Her favorite job in life was being...

Aug 19, 2024

Joseph Louis Metzger, 86, passed away on Monday, August 19, 2024, surrounded by his family. He will always be remembered as a loving father, grandfather, and great grandfather.

He was born May 6, 1938 in Lansing Michigan. Joseph was the son of the late Joseph Ludwig Metzger and Marjorie Geradine Metzger. Also, preceding him in death is his wife, Beverly Alice...

Aug 18, 2024

Lee Harry Simpson, 77, husband of 46 years to J. Gail Simpson, died on August 18, 2024.

Born in West Springfield, MA, he was the son of Frank Leslie Simpson and Harriet Hubbard Simpson. Lee received his Bachelor of Science in Biology and minored in Chemistry from Bryan College. Mr. Simpson began his teaching career as a high school science teacher...

Aug 18, 2024

Dennis Norman Thomas, 79, of Comer, passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2024, surrounded by his family.

He was born October 25, 1944 in Elbert County, Dennis was the son of the late Golden Asbury Thomas and a very devoted son to the late Maggie Anderson Thomas. Also, preceding him in death were his brothers, Kelly L. Thomas and Harold D....

Aug 18, 2024

Montine Eberhart Hammond, 98, of Arnoldsville passed away on August 18, 2024. Born on May 19, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Ray Kiser and Gertrude Ward Kiser.

Montine was a faithful member of Arnoldsville Baptist Church and was a fervent prayer warrior. She was the past Worthy Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star, Athens Chapter....

Aug 17, 2024

Mary Ann Wheeler (Woods) 79, passed away August 17, 2024. She was born January 11, 1945, in Athens and raised in Whitehall. A master seamstress her whole life and worked for Wilkens, Georgia Sportswear, and George Gibsons Menswear. She loved the Lord, her family, and sewing. She was a member of Lexington Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her...

Aug 15, 2024

Otha Lanier Nelms, a pillar of strength, integrity, wisdom and compassion, peacefully departed from this life at home at the age of 92. He leaves behind a legacy that will endure through generations. His journey was marked by unwavering dedication to faith, service, and family.

Lanier was born in Comer, Georgia on May 3, 1932, to George and Jessie Lee Nelms....

Aug 14, 2024

James Lee “Jamie” Tucker, III, 45, died on Wednesday, August 14, 2024. Born in Athens, Georgia, he was the son of the late James Lee “Jim” Tucker, Jr. and grandson to the late James Lee Tucker, Sr. and Geraldine Wilson Tucker. 

Survivors include his step mother, Nancy Tucker; step sister: Chelle (Eric) Kleinwachter; aunt: Wendy (Wesley) Jordan; uncle: Mark (Christy) Tucker;...

Aug 14, 2024

Carol Ann (Grier) Herzog passed away on August 14, 2024. Carol was born in Middletown, Ohio on March 9, 1941 to E. Calhoun and Gertrude (Glass) Grier. Carol spent her childhood living in Middletown with her older sister Clarabel (Chinx) and older brother Perry. After graduating from Middletown High School, Carol attended Hillsdale College in Hillsdale, Michigan where she met...

Aug 14, 2024

Aug 13, 2024

Steven Michael Summers, born on August 21st, 1955, in Corona, California, passed away unexpectedly on August 13th, 2024, at the age of 68.

He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Deborah Cofield Summers of Monroe; his daughter, Chrisy Summers Mramor; his son-in-law, Brooks Mramor; and his cherished grandchildren, Hayla and Colton Mramor of Athens. Steve is also remembered...

Aug 13, 2024

Sun Ye Yi Pak, 80, passed away on August 13, 2024. Born in Korea on June 6, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Byong Yeol Yi and Seon Hui Pak.

Sun lived a beautiful life, following her Lord, Jesus Christ. Her passion was to spread the word and love of Jesus Christ and go above and beyond.

Survivors include her...

Aug 13, 2024

Robyn Evangeline Wright McDonald, departed this life and entered the next, God’s exclusive realm, on August 13, 2024. She departed peacefully from her home, surrounded by members of her family, after a year confronting pancreatic cancer.

She was born December 30, 1947 in Athens, Clarke County, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Frank Cornelius Wright, Jr. and Evangeline Pettit...

Aug 12, 2024

Linda Mary Eckman Duncan, beloved mother of Heather L. and Charles D. Duncan and devoted widow of the late Charles Owen Duncan, passed away on August 12, 2024.

Linda was born on February 19, 1947, to the late Robert B.W. Eckman and Gladys Griffith Eckman in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Linda loved God, her family, all animals and nature. The ocean was her special...

Aug 11, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of James Edward Geeter, fondly known as “The Geet”, who departed from this world on August 11, 2024, at the age of 53 in St. Mary’s Hospital. He leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and cherished memories that will forever be held close to the hearts of his family...

Aug 10, 2024

Debra Diane Vinson, age 71, passed away peacefully at High Shoals Health & Rehabilitation on August 10, 2024.

Debra was born on March 15, 1953 in Macon, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Buford Roberts and June Walker.

Debra loved her family, friends, pets, and enjoyed listening to music while dancing, singing, and cooking.

Debra was a paraprofessional educator in Walton...

Aug 10, 2024

Lenora Johnson Craft, 85, of Colbert, died on Saturday, August 10, 2024.

Born in Alabama to Willie W. Johnson and Gladys W. Johnson, Lenora graduated from Grady Nursing College as a registered nurse and worked for many years in various hospital systems. She also earned her PA certification. Lenora was very proud of her career accomplishments and loved being a nurse....

Aug 9, 2024

Dr. Thomas (Tom) Allan Burton of Athens, Georgia, died peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, August 8, 2024. He was 88 years old. 

Tom was born on September 4, 1935, in Louisville, KY to Allan Parr and Virginia (Needy) Burton. He grew up in Louisville and graduated from Male High School in 1953. Following graduation from Eastern Kentucky University in 1957,...

Aug 9, 2024

John Wayne Turnbull went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, August 9, 2024. Wayne was preceded in death by his parents, Weyman Dickens Turnbull and Mary Geraldine Young Turnbull. He was born September 27, 1947, in Athens, Georgia. He graduated from Oconee County High School with honors in 1965, from the University of Georgia in 1970 with...

Aug 9, 2024

James Connell Hamilton, age 24, passed on Friday, August 9, 2024 in Athens, Georgia following a courageous battle with cancer.

James was born on August 25, 1999 in Athens, Georgia. He was the son of Virginia Connell Hamilton and James Earl Hamilton.

James loved his family, his friends, his Lord, new adventures, traveling, fast cars, motorcycles, music, video games, good food, expensive...