Athens, GA Obituaries

After living a full life and enriching the lives of others, Jennifer “Jen” Reines Williams, 62, of Athens, Georgia, passed on August 17, 2026. Born December 9, 1963, in Cincinnati, Ohio, she was the d...

Donald Rex Purcell, 86, of Watkinsville, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2026. Born February 3, 1940, in Hall County, Georgia, Donald grew up in Cornelia, carrying forward a steady sense of...

Dr. Sylvia McCoy Hutchinson, 88, of Athens, passed away Saturday, August 15, 2026. In Sylvia’s own words: “I am blessed. I have known the love of Hutch, a good and gentle man. I love and have been lo...

George was born March 21, 1933, to George R. Kelley, Sr. and Eleitha Hood Kelley. He served in the US Navy (1951-1955). He owned and operated The Music Shop, later named Kelley’s TV & Appliance. Over ...

Melody Mauldin Covington, née Melody Lynn Mauldin, born on October 5, 1958, died unexpectedly on August 14, 2026, during a long illness. She is survived by her husband, Dr. Michael A. Covington; her ...

Charlotte Anne Workman Valitzski, 72, of Hull, Georgia passed away on August 12, 2026 after a short but fierce battle with cancer. Charlotte was born June 25, 1954 in Florida but lived all of her adul...

Mary Katherine Corbett Tillman, 89, was born February 10, 1937, in Lake Park, Georgia, and passed away August 12, 2026. She resided in Athens, Georgia. A memorial service is being planned and will b...

“I had a wife who loved me and children who loved me. What more could anyone ask for?” Laurence A. Lewis, 87, son of Milton Lewis and Frederica Lewis (nee Aaronson) and brother of Lorraine Cohen, pas...

Pansy Revella Butler (née Batchelor) of Bishop, GA and Mount Laurel, NJ, died peacefully Sunday, August 9, 2026, at home, surrounded by family. Pansy was the first child born to Farrie Garrison Batch...

Dorothy Dean Deason passed away on August 6, 2026. Dorothy is preceded in death by her husband, Hollis Deason (died on August 20, 2013). She is survived by her daughter, Charlotte Miller (Mike) and h...

Joel Lee Adams, 64, of Colbert, Georgia, passed away on July 31, 2026. Born May 10, 1962, in Athens, Georgia, Lee was a native of Athens and lived most of his life there before moving to Colbert. Le...

Con profundo amor y tristeza despedimos a una mujer extraordinaria, Elvia Barriga Gonzalez quien dejó una huella imborrable en la vida de todos los que tuvieron la dicha de conocerla. Nació en Cuenem...

J. Thomas Bowen, 77, of Athens died peacefully at home on August 3, 2026, surrounded by his family. Born July 18, 1949, he was the son of the late Joel Thomas Bowen and Inez Phillips Bowen of Covingto...

Charles Stanyarne Mangleburg, III, 86, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2026, in Newport News, Virginia. Mr. Mangleburg was a physicist at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division. He en...

William Crawford Carmichael was born on January 18, 1935, in Madison, Georgia. He was one of seven children born to Mary Knight and Weyman Liston Carmichael. He died on August 1, 2026, in Athens, Geor...

Eric Randall West, 44, peacefully passed away on August 2, 2026, in Athens, Georgia. Eric was born in Norman, Oklahoma on July 11, 1982, but moved to Athens, Georgia in June of 1986. He attended Timo...

Patricia Flaherty Neidert, 89, of Athens, Georgia, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2026. Pat was born on July 6, 1937, to Louise and Vincent Flaherty in Stamford, Connecticut. Pat graduated from ...

Betty Jean Lanier Gibson, age 91, passed away peacefully at her home on August 1, 2026, with her loving family by her side. Born in Duplin County, Beulaville, North Carolina, Betty was a lifelong bel...

Thomas Edwin Beck, 78, of Hoschton, GA, passed away on July 30, 2026, in Lawrenceville, GA. Tom was born in Athens, GA to Edwin and Beatrice Beck on May 19, 1948. He earned a degree/certificate in A...

Stephen Eugene Pazian, Jr. passed away unexpectedly on July 25, 2026, at the age of 50. Born in Atlanta, Georgia, Stephen was a long-time resident of the greater Atlanta, Georgia area. He lived for t...

Sandra "Sandy" Wilson, 79, of Doraville, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 24, 2026, at her sister's home on Lake Oconee. Born on February 23, 1947 in Atlanta, Sandy was the daughter of the late ...

It is with deep sadness that I share the news of the passing of my beloved wife, Patricia Snowden Sheahan, who left us on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at the age of 72. Patricia is survived by husband of...

Ila Maye Sutton, born March 13, 1932, in San Joaquin, California, to Richard and Mary Haynie, died July 23, 2026, in Bishop, Georgia, at the age of 94 after a long illness. Ila grew up in Percival, I...

Martha Sorrow Carnes, 86, of Athens, passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. Born February 2, 1940, Martha will be remembered with deep respect and lasting gratitude for a life rooted in faith, family,...

Irene Lola Williams Maddox, age 87, of Nicholson, passed away on Monday, July 20, 2026. Born in Athens on December 2, 1938, Irene was the daughter of the late Herbert Eugene Williams and Bernice Jenk...

Donald Bruce “Butch” Clifton, most commonly and appropriately referred to as “Coach,” passed away peacefully on Tuesday evening, July 14, after a two-week stay in hospice care. He was surrounded by fr...

Vera Ruth Bramblett, 97, of Athens, passed away July 9, 2026. Born in Greenville, SC, she was the daughter of the late Nellie Mae Palmer Arnold and the late Reese Arnold. Vera was preceded in death ...

Mary Joyce Wilson Phillips Bradley of Athens, Georgia passed away peacefully on July 7, 2026, her 84th birthday. Joyce, a loving mother and grandmother, was known above all for her generous and carin...

Charles David Lay, born to James Carlton Lay and Lois Bowden Lay (Cobb) on September 19, 1949, in Athens GA, passed from this life peacefully and surrounded by family to be with the Lord on July 6, 20...

Helen Henderson Plymale of Athens, Georgia, passed away on July 6, 2026 at the age of 86. She is survived by her daughter, Jayne Plymale, and her son, Joe Plymale (Alma). A native of Macon, Georgia, ...

Marion Stanton “Stan” Bell died peacefully on Monday, July 6, 2026, at the age of 88. Stan was born to Ernest and Montine Bell on a small rural farm near the end of Tallassee Road in what was then Jac...

Mary Lou Brodie peacefully passed away on July 5, 2026, at the age of 91. Preceded in death by her husband, Charles (Chuck) and daughter (Sheryl), she is survived by her twin sister, Charlotte Burges...

Donald Lee Hix passed away peacefully on July 5, 2026. At the age of 86, Don wrapped up a journey of faith, family and hard work. Born March 7, 1940, he was a native Athenian and son of the late Joe ...

Vernon Nathan “Bud” Brown passed away on July 5, 2026. He was born in LaGrange, Georgia on September 19, 1937. “Bud,” as he was known by, attended Bass High School in Atlanta, Georgia. He worked for...

Jada Lynn Fiorentino, 54, of Bogart, Georgia, was born April 20, 1972, in Duluth, Georgia, and died June 25, 2026. In a life defined by a generous spirit and a steady, compassionate presence, Jada gav...

Alfred Cade "Al" Lester, 79, passed away on Monday, June 29, 2026. Born December 30, 1946, in Canandaigua, New York, Al had been a resident of the Athens area since childhood, except for 10 years livi...

Xinrui Xiong passed on June 19, 2026, at the age of 42, born February 20, 1984, and was a resident of Athens, Georgia.

Howard Bruce Ollick, 78, of Jefferson, formerly of Florida, passed away Thursday, June 25, 2026. Born in Ohio, he was the son of the late Abe and Tillie Rapaport Ollick. He was a retired forensic tox...

It is with immense sadness and love that we announce the passing of John Howell Chafin, 82, who passed away peacefully on June 24, 2026. Born in Newport News, Virginia, he was a beloved husband, fat...

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...