Athens, GA Obituaries

Xinrui Xiong passed on June 19, 2026, at the age of 42, having been born on February 20, 1984. Xinrui lived in Athens, Georgia.

Marilyn Lee Elliot, 85, of Hartwell, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, June 22, 2026. Marilyn was born on October 21, 1940, a native of Madison, WI, and daughter of the late Osca...

George Reginald Erwin, age 73, of Athens, passed away on June 20, 2026. He was born on April 12, 1953. Reggie married Maria Nelma Yap Declaro Erwin, and is survived by his son, Thomas Andrew Erwin; h...

Delores Imagene Colley, age 85, of Jefferson, passed away on June 20, 2026, in The Highlands Assisted Living Facility. Delores was born in Athens to Theodore and Flotilla Noell on July 3, 1940. She a...

Charles B. Clark, known to many as Chuck or C.B., passed away peacefully on June 16, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on September 20, 1932, in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, and raised in ...

Helen Barrie Davis Finney, a woman of grace, humor and boundless love, died peacefully in her sleep on June 15, 2026. Born on December 26, 1942, in Roanoke, Virginia, Barrie lived a life full of love,...

Sheldon Kuppersmith, age 90. Beloved husband for 69 wonderful years of Jacqueline Kuppersmith, loving father of Michael and Nancy Kuppersmith, Shari and Jimmy Cobb, Donna France and Kelly and Debbie K...

Rebecca Rhea Farthing Parker was born on October 24, 1958, in Homestead, Florida, to Rhea and Florence Farthing. A woman of deep faith, Beckie loved and worshiped Jesus from her teenage years. She liv...

Celestia Purcell Killingsworth Arrington, 98, of Athens, died Sunday, June 14, 2026. Born February 28, 1928, in Madison, she was the daughter of the late Jones Woodfin Purcell and Celestia Wood Purcel...

Walter Morton Wellman III, born March 22, 1945, in Athens, GA and a current resident of Monroe, GA, died peacefully on June 12, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents: Carroll Magill Wellman ...

Patricia Lee Warren passed on June 12, 2026, at the age of 84. Born on December 9, 1941, Patricia lived in Athens, Georgia.

Manuel Abuyan Altares, 63, passed away on June 12, 2026. Born on August 21, 1962, in The Philippines, Manuel later made his home in Athens, Georgia. Manuel moved to the United States when he was 18 y...

Helen Elizabeth Maxey passed away peacefully on June 8, 2026. She had been in declining health. She was born in Seattle, Washington on July 31, 1936, to Grace and Virgil Scott, who predeceased her. ...

Patricia “Tricia” Patton Nicks, 71, of Statham, passed away on June 9, 2026. Born in Atlanta on January 30, 1955, she was the daughter of the late James and Arlene Patton. Tricia is survived by her h...

Susan Swofford Gearhart, 87, of Athens, passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2026. Born July 27, 1938, in Atlanta, she was the daughter of the late Curtis and Sue Cartledge Swofford and stepdaughter of the ...

In Loving Memory of Walter Karl Heinrich Muendlein It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Walter Karl Heinrich Muendlein, a beloved father, grandfather, friend, and cherished mem...

Tasha Lee Stringfellow Jorgenson passed away at home on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at the age of 41. She was born February 9, 1985, in Provo, UT to James Jorgenson and Kay Stringfellow. Tasha was a life...

Wayne Alfred McElroy, 80, of Hull, passed away Thursday, May 28, 2026. He was a son of the late Alfred Boley and Mildred Watson McElroy. Wayne spent a lifetime in honest work and steady dedication, b...

Alysia “Ashley” Parker, 37, passed away on May 29, 2026. Born in Florida on September 14, 1988, Ashley lived in Athens, Georgia. Ashley was the daughter of Mary Faye Johns Rosario, Lance Thomas Kaui ...

Chris Johnson passed on May 29, 2026, at the age of 73. Born on March 30, 1953, Chris lived in Duluth, Georgia.

Brett Allen Moses passed on May 26, 2026, at the age of 66. Brett was born on August 15, 1959, and was a resident of Athens, Georgia.

Bobby James Hendrix passed on May 22, 2026, at the age of 94. A resident of Athens, Georgia, a Graveside Service will be held at Oconee Hill Cemetery, 297 Cemetery St., Athens, Georgia 30605, on Ma...

Mike Boyd, 72, of Athens, Georgia, passed peacefully on May 21, 2026, surrounded by his wife, children, and grandchildren. His patience, quiet strength, and love for his family were constants in thei...

Tracy L. Harmon, 69, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2026. Born on June 28, 1956 in Norfolk, Virginia, she grew up in New Jersey and was the daughter of the late James J. Helth Sr. and Faye Sorrow Helt...

Timothy Scott Marable, 65, died May 16, 2026. A resident of Athens, Tim was born December 20, 1960, and was a native of Fort Pierce, Florida, the son of the late Bill Zed Marable and Virginia Ramsey M...

Carol Elizabeth Beasley, 73, a native of Savannah, Georgia, who was known to some friends as “Cheyenne,” passed away after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her p...

Doris Dodson, age 86, passed on May 16, 2026 at her residence. Doris is survived by her two brothers, Ted and Jim; and her sister, Orbie; one daughter, Terry Poling; one son, Teddy Max; four grandchi...

Jennifer Lynn Toney passed on May 15, 2026, at the age of 44, having been born on February 12, 1982, and residing in Athens, Georgia.

Rufus Jason Brown passed on May 13, 2026, at the age of 42. Born on February 9, 1984, Rufus Jason Brown was a resident of Greensboro, Georgia.

Linda Louise Short passed on May 8, 2026, at the age of 76. Born on October 19, 1949, Linda was a resident of Watkinsville, Georgia, and no services are planned at this time.

Marshall Norwood Miley, 81, of Watkinsville, passed away on Friday, May 8, 2026. Born May 5, 1945, he was a native of Hahira and the son of the late Norwood W. Miley and Rhona Barfield Miley. Marsh...

Mrs. Jacqueline “Jackie” Woods Turk, beloved mother, grandmother, educator, and faithful servant of the Lord, peacefully entered into eternal rest in the early morning hours of Tuesday, May 5, 2026, e...

Honoring Henry Randolph “Randy” Parsons February 18, 1949—May 6, 2026 Reborn August 17, 1991— Native to Athens, Georgia, Randy was a beloved father, grandfather, and friend. His role was boundless ...

Christie Lynn "Hill" Smith passed on April 30, 2026, at the age of 51. She was born on June 4, 1974 to Harold and Brenda Hill. Christie was a very loving mother and grandmother. She is survived b...

Dorothy Banks Aaron, 95, of Statham, formerly of Athens, passed away Thursday, April 30, 2026. Born July 25, 1930, she was a native of Banks County, the daughter of the late Bozie B. Banks and Leila...

Christie Burt Mann, 84, beloved wife of 56 years to Joseph Edward Mann, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 30, 2026. Born in Clarke County, Christie was the daughter of the late James and Bessi...

Rosalinda Gurley passed on January 27, 2026, at the age of 74; born August 24, 1951, Rosalinda lived in Statham, Georgia.

Rebecca "Becky" Ray Couch, 74, of Athens, passed away April 29, 2026. Born May 5, 1951 in Athens, she was the daughter of the late Hoyt Charles Ray and Jerlene Jordan Ray. Becky is survived by he...

George M. Whitton, 89, passed away on April 29, 2026. Born in Columbus, Georgia, George was preceded in death by his parents John and Ruby Whitton, infant daughter Ashley, and 3 older sisters. He is s...

Joyce Irene McCune Dillard of Athens, Georgia passed away on April 27, 2026. She was born on April 8, 1934, and was the third of six children born to the late Clarence Edward McCune and the late Anne...

David Bernard Jarrett, cherished husband, father, grandfather, and physician, was born on January 20, 1947, in Brooklyn, New York. He earned his BA in Psychology from the University of Rochester befor...

Richard “Rick” Eric Rosebrock, age 47, of Buda, Texas passed away on April 25, 2026. Born on December 8, 1978, in Bryan, Texas, Rick was the son of Bob and Linda Rosebrock. He attended Texas A&M and ...

Joe Wayne Maxey, 83, of Lakewood Ranch, Florida passed away on April 20, 2026 after a brief illness.  Wayne was born on March 31, 1943 in Athens, GA to Joseph Dawson Maxey and Sara Holcomb Maxey. Way...

William Phillip Porch Jr. passed on April 19, 2026, at the age of 75. Born on October 22, 1950, William Phillip Porch Jr. was a resident of Statham, Georgia.

Karen Brown Durden, 62, of Augusta, GA, passed away on April 18, 2026. The daughter of James “Jimmy” Brown and Linda Brown, she worked for the majority of her adult life as a physical therapist before...

Steve Carson, 44, passed away on April 7, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of faith, love, and service. Born on April 30, 1981, Steve was the son of Chuck and the late Penny Carson. Steve lived a life m...

Thomas Neal Evans, 77, of Athens, Georgia, went to his eternal home in Heaven on Monday, April 6, 2026, after a lengthy and courageous battle with prostate cancer. Neal was born on September 5, 1948,...

Sylvia Love passed on March 31, 2026, at the age of 82. She was born on May 22, 1943, and was a resident of Athens, Georgia.

Ellen Johnson King, 67, of Athens, passed away on March 30, 2026. Born January 6, 1959, in Athens, Ellen was a native and lifelong resident of the community she called home. Ellen graduated from Cl...

Clemente Garcia, 59, a native of Villa de Purificación, Jalisco, Mexico and resident of Athens, Georgia, passed away on March 29, 2026, surrounded by his family, after a courageous two-year and one-mo...