OBITUARIES

Jan 24, 2022

Joseph Baranko, cherished husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother, passed away on Monday, January 24, 2022 just one day shy of his 91st birthday.

Born in Gary, Indiana, he was a son of the late Andrew Baranko and Elizabeth Duga Baranko. Mr. Baranko retired from the Clarke County School System where he worked as an Administrator of...

Jan 24, 2022

Ira Jean Treadwell Poole, 90, of Bogart, passed away on Monday, January 24, 2022.

Born in Walton County, GA to the late Ira and Ruth Treadwell, Jean married William Lumpkin Poole, a career Navy submariner who served in the Korean and Vietnam Wars. After Billy was killed in action, Jean raised their son, Tim, as a single...

Jan 24, 2022

Betty Ann Vause, 83, of Nicholson passed away on Monday, January 24, 2022.

Born December 22, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Dock and Kathleen Watkins. Betty was of the Baptist faith. She was a homemaker and also worked at Magic Years of Learning.

Along with her parents, Betty was preceded in death...

Jan 23, 2022

Edward Odell Taylor, 75, loving father and friend went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 23, 2022.

Born in Athens, he was a son of the late Odell John Taylor and Ila Mae Payne Taylor. He was a self-employed plumber. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife,...

Jan 23, 2022

No services are scheduled for Mrs. Carithers.

Jan 23, 2022

Evelyn Joyce Bonner, 86, of Athens passed away on Sunday, January 23, 2022. Born on September 5, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Henry Gordon Melton and Arnettie Bradley Melton.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George Wynn Bonner; siblings, Bobby Melton, Betty Huth, Daisey Bagwell, Billy Melton,...

Jan 23, 2022

Jeffrey Lee Smith, age 68, of Colbert, Georgia, passed away Sunday, January 23, 2022. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, January 29, 2022 at Lord and Stephens East Funeral Home in Athens with Rev. Doug Nix officiating. Interment will follow at Colbert Cemetery in Colbert, Georgia.

Born in Decatur, Georgia, Mr. Smith graduated...

Jan 22, 2022

Rufus “Mac” McCannon, 80, died January 22, 2022. Born in Oglethorpe County, he was the son of Onnie and Mae Bell McCannon.  Mr. McCannon was preceded in death by his loving wife of 51 years Mary Collins McCannon; great granddaughter, Annabelle Grace Jordan; brothers, Warren Mell McCannon, Marshall McCannon; and sister, Iris Holloman Gunnells.

Mr. McCannon was...

Jan 22, 2022

Suni Baker, 77, loved by many, left this world for the Glory of Heaven on January 22, 2022.  She was surrounded by her family as she transitioned from this life.  Suni was born in Daegu, South Korea, and moved to the US in 1969.   Suni was a long-time resident of Homewood Hills in Athens, GA, and recently had been...

Jan 22, 2022

The Lord called Ruble Gray, Sr. home on January 22, 2022. His life was well lived and he was well loved!  Ruble was 81-years-old.  He was born on February 15, 1940 in Starksville, Mississippi.  He was the son of the late Romie and Iola Gray.

He was the beloved husband of 59 years and best friend to...

Jan 22, 2022

L. Wayne Howell, 81, of Athens, Georgia, passed away peacefully at home on January 22nd, 2022.

Wayne was born March 9, 1940 in Irwinville, Georgia, to the late Alta and Woodrow Howell. Wayne retired from Farmers Home Administration, USDA, where he served as Chief of Rural Housing. Wayne worked with FHA for over 30 years and took...

Jan 22, 2022

Glenda Jean Akins Harrison, 79, of Commerce, passed away on Saturday, January 22, 2022. Born on March 6, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Mary Emma Miller Akins and James Inman Akins, Sr.

Glenda was a native of Athens, graduating from Athens High School in 1960 and later retiring as the secretary for Oglethorpe Avenue...

Jan 21, 2022

James Richard Miller 61 of Colbert, passed away on January 21, 2022. He was the son of the late James Douglas & Helen Joyce Miller. Mr. Miller was best remembered as the owner and operator of The Sign Shop in Hull, GA. He was a passionate man that loved his family and grandchildren deeply.

Survivors include...

Jan 21, 2022

Billie Sue King, 85, wife of the late Roy E. King, died Friday, January 21, 2022. Born in Barton, Arkansas, she was the daughter of the late George Charles Waters and Ella Mae Kinman Waters. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by the father of her daughters Ronald E. Cowley. Mrs. King was a retired...

Jan 19, 2022

Annie Lucille Meyer 86 of Winterville, GA, passed away on January 19, 2022. She was the daughter of the late, Mike Pope & Zilla Mae Martin. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Dawson Meyer; two daughters, Tracie Kay Meyer and Robin Kim Meyer; brothers, Garland Martin, Mike Martin, and Terry Martin and sisters, Marty Cox...

Jan 19, 2022

Dustin Dakota Smith 19 of Comer, passed away January 19, 2022. He was preceded in death by his grandfather John Smith. He was the son of Jason and Misty Smith.

No services are scheduled at this time.

Survivors in addition to his parents are: grandparents, Tracy and Peggy Sorrow and grandmother, Debra Smith; sister, Cierra...

Jan 18, 2022

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

Jan 18, 2022

Joseph Franklin Whitehead, Sr., 92, of Bogart, Georgia, passed away on January 18, 2022. He was the son of the late Lon F. Whitehead and Susie Westbrook Whitehead.

He was born on March 26, 1929, in Jackson County, Georgia. He graduated from Watkinsville High School, Class of 1947. Frank was married to Louise Mayes Whitehead of Athens,...

Jan 17, 2022

Maddox Patrick Lee, infant son of Daniel Patrick Lee and Courtney Parten Lee, died Monday, January 17, 2022. Maddox was born on October 29, 2021 at St. Mary’s Hospital, Athens, GA. In addition to his parents he is survived by two brothers: Bentley Daniel Lee and Dallas Rhett Lee; maternal grandparents: Trish (Leslie Owens) Parten and John (Wanda) Parten;...

Jan 17, 2022

Stephanie Marie Drake, age 50, beloved and cherished wife and mother of Lloyd Donald “Doni” Drake and son Dylan Taylor Drake of Danielsville, passed away on Monday, January 17, 2022 after an extended illness.

Survivors also include her mother Mary Alice and stepfather Phil Houser of Athens, father and stepmother Steve and Stephanie Binkley of Rayle and...