Athens, GA Obituaries

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 ...

Brett Allen Moses passed on May 26, 2026, at the age of 66. Born on August 15, 1959, Brett resided in 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...

Elaine Victoria Hess, of Hull, Georgia, was born on September 6, 1949, in Athens, Georgia, to Douglas and Edna Sailors. She passed away on March 28, 2026. Elaine will be remembered for the deep love ...

Ms. Betty Jean Wilson passed peacefully on March 27, 2026. Born in 1933, Betty was the daughter of Boykin and Elizabeth Wilson, both in the medical profession, and she grew up primarily in Albany, NY ...

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Jim Ledvinka on March 26, 2026, at age 85. Jim devoted eight decades to scouting as an Eagle Scout and as Assistant Scoutmaster, White Water Pr...

Frances Ottilia Holt Covert, 92, died on March 26, 2026. Born May 15, 1933, in Akron, Ohio, Frances was the daughter of Philetus H. Holt II and Ottilia D. Holt. Frances grew up in Summit, New Jersey,...

Stephen Robert Matt, age 88, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Steve was born at home in Wyandotte, Michigan, to the late Otis and Mary Matt. ...

Angela Wright Clay of Brookhaven, Georgia died peacefully on March 8, 2026, with her husband and daughter at her side after a brave battle with early onset Alzheimer’s disease. Angela was born Janua...

James “Jim” Francis Harrington, 81, of Montauk, New York and Athens, Georgia passed away on March 21, 2026, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Jim was born on August 8, 1944 in The Bronx, ...

Bennie James Dooley, 87, of Greensboro, husband of 34 years to Martha Ann Echols Dooley, passed away March 21, 2026, at his home. Born in Bogart to the late Albert and Johnnie Mae Porter Dooley, he s...

James Frank Papics, a devoted family man, dedicated community servant, and respected professional, passed away peacefully on March 20, 2026, in Colbert, Georgia. Born on December 5, 1930, in Alexandri...

Elizabeth Anne “Betty” Blum, 74, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2026. A resident of Athens, she was born on November 21, 1951, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to the late Paul George and Eva F. Hube...

Judy Porterfield Moore, age 75, of Statham, GA, passed away on March 17, 2026. She was born in Virginia to the late Garland and Louise Smith Porterfield. She was a caring wife, loving mother, and pro...

Marvin Louis Walls passed on Monday, March 16, 2026, at the age of 50. Born June 9, 1975, Marvin was a resident of Watkinsville, Georgia. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Home of Jeff C...

Billy “Wayne” Wills, 77, of Danielsville, passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2026. Born on October 24, 1948, Wayne was the son of the late Fred J. Wills and Olivia Hayes Wills. A retired United States A...

Milton Jarnagin Sams, 74, died on March 13 at Hospice of the Golden Isles after a valiant battle with ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis). A special thank you is extended to those caregivers who were ...

James Michael Stefanek, age 71, of Athens, was born on October 30, 1954, in Detroit, Michigan, and passed away on March 11, 2026. James was a generous, kind-hearted, and humorous man whose presence wi...

Betty Jane Hammett Farrall passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 7, 2026, in Athens, Georgia. Born October 9, 1924, she was the daughter of Jake Hammett and Elizabeth Myers Hammett of New Augusta,...

Virginia Louise “Vickie” Fields Horton, 80, of Athens, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, March 7, 2026. Vickie was born on January 24, 1946, in Lexington County, South Carolina and was the ...

Shanon Elaine Chappell, age 52, of Lexington, passed away on March 7, 2026 following a short illness. Born November 2, 1973, in California, she was the daughter of Donald Nelms and of the late Patri...

Thomas James Valitzski, age 74, passed away on March 3, 2026. Born January 5, 1952, he was a resident of Hull, Georgia. Jim retired in 2018 from Lummus Corporation as Chief Operating Officer (COO) a...