Athens, GA Obituaries

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Horace Glenn Moon, 79, on December 19, 2025 in Athens, Georgia. Glenn was born April 25, 1946 in Greensboro, Georgia to the late Jesse Lee and M...

Robert G. West (Bob), a kind soul with an adventurous spirit, went home to be with Jesus and reunited with his loved ones on December 17, 2025, at the age of 78. Born on April 13, 1947, in Chicago, I...

Elizabeth Sarah Warner, born on January 3, 1941, passed away on December 18, 2025, at the age of 84. Elizabeth was a resident of Eatonton, Georgia.

Charles Wesley Kennedy passed away on December 14, 2025, at the age of 73. He was born on January 12, 1952. Charles was a resident of Athens, Georgia.

Theresa Frances Robbins passed away on December 10, 2025, at the age of 81. She was born on July 4, 1944. Theresa was a resident of Athens, Georgia.

Phyllis Elaine Phillippi was born on July 23, 1930, in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, and passed away on December 10, 2025, in Athens, Georgia, at the age of 95. A gathering of family and friends wi...

Patricia Ann Swecker-Noble passed away peacefully at home on December 9, 2025, surrounded by her devoted family. Patricia was the daughter of the late Hubert Eugene and Martha Swecker, graduated from...

HIS HEART WAS ALWAYS OPEN A friend to all and stranger to none, W. T. (Tom to everyone) Doster passed away at age 74, on December 9, 2025. He was under Home Hospice care in his home in Athens, Ga. H...

David Dunbar passed away on December 7, 2025, at the age of 79. Born on September 24, 1946, in Athens, Georgia, he lived a life centered on family, laughter, travel, and unwavering devotion to those h...

Joe “Roger” Landrum, a native of Athens, passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at the age of 91. Born on July 20, 1934, he was the son of the late Joe Denson "Jack" Landrum and Frances Geneva Mil...

Amy Taylor Wanner, a beloved and thoughtful individual, passed away on December 4, 2025, at the age of 55. Born on September 16, 1970, in Boynton Beach, Florida, she was the daughter of the late Patri...

Bayla Biskin peacefully and gently passed away in the comfort of her home on Thursday, December 4. She lived life to its fullest for 95 years. Bayla’s love for family was a driving force—framed by her...

Eddie Poe Crafton, a resident of Winterville, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at the age of 96. Born on July 26, 1929, Eddie was a native and former resident of Arkansas, and the s...

Paula Bernstein Putnam passed away peacefully at age 90 in Lake Mary, Florida on November 30, 2025. Daughter of Anne Berns and Jake Bernstein, she was born on April 3, 1935 in Athens, Georgia. Growing...

Candace Coile Crosby, of Douglasville, passed away on Monday, December 1, 2025, at the age of 76. A native of Athens, she was the beloved daughter of the late Charles Coile and Sarah Elizabeth "Bett...

Mary Louise “Skip” Jamerson Weathers, 88, passed away on December 1, 2025. She was born on December 5, 1936 in Sturgis, Michigan, and grew up in Henderson, Kentucky. Skip began her teaching career in...

Sharon Isaacson Christopherson, of Bogart, Georgia passed away on November 27, 2025 at her home surrounded by family at the age of 81. Born In Michigan on June 19, 1944 she was a daughter of the lat...

Jerry Lee Studdard, age 88, of Watkinsville Ga., passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, November 25, 2025. He was born in LaGrange, Georgia to Sam and Fannie Studdard. Jerry attended...

Christopher "Mater" Moore, 39, of Bishop, passed away unexpectedly on November 20, 2025 from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. Mater was the kind of man people counted on, the neighbor wh...

James McMillan Keally, III, age 82, died peacefully on November 24, 2025, in Athens, GA, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Bryn Mawr, PA, in 1943. Jim was preceded in death by his parent...

Mary Davis Brush, 86, passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at The Oaks of Athens. Born June 19, 1939, in Selma, Alabama, Mary was the daughter of the late Henry Davis and Kathleen Porterfield D...

Carole Strohm Holcomb, age 76, of Athens, Georgia passed away unexpectedly on November 20, 2025 at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital. Born in Burbank, California, and raised in Scarsdale, New York, C...

George Newton Ruskey passed away on November 20, 2025, at the age of 70. He was born on October 8, 1955. George Newton Ruskey was a resident of Greensboro, Georgia.

James Carroll Rhodes, born on March 9, 1947, in Millen, Georgia, passed away on November 20, 2025, at the age of 78. James was a resident of Athens, Georgia.

Lillie Veola Porter was born on October 31, 1931, in Lincolnton, Georgia. She passed away on November 18, 2025, at the age of 94. At the time of her passing, she was a resident of Athens, Georgia. A ...

Hyong-Sun Ah passed away on November 18, 2025, at the age of 94. He was born on May 27, 1931, in Suwon, Korea, Republic of. Hyong-Sun Ah was a resident of Loganville, Georgia.

Sharon Margaret Cuff, age 72 of Social Circle, Georgia passed away on November 15, 2025, in Athens, Georgia after a well lived and noble life, that was first and foremost dedicated to her family. She ...

Therese Marie Collins Doyle, 75, passed away on November 15, 2025 in Athens, Georgia after an extended illness. Born into a large Irish Catholic family on January 18, 1950, in Chicago, Terry was the d...

Evelyn Faye Daniel Hix passed away peacefully on November 13, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. A native Athenian, she was born on April 26, 1942 to the late Bailey Franklin Daniel and Essie Oph...

Gail Carver, 101, of Watkinsville, Georgia, passed away at his home November 10, 2025. He was born April 21, 1924, in Guthrie, Minnesota, to George L. and Laura A. (Thorstad) Carver, the fourth of nin...

Betty Youngblood Tarpley of Athens passed away peacefully November 9, 2025. Betty was born on February 22, 1936, and grew up in Madison, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and ...

James Edward Sykes Jr., of Athens, passed away on Friday, November 7, 2025, at the age of 74. Born on November 24, 1950, James was a native of Gaffney, South Carolina. During his formative years, he...

On November 6, Betty J. Bowles entered into eternal rest. Born May 14, 1944, to Fate and Iona Johnson, she was the youngest of five siblings—two brothers and two sisters. She was a hardworking mother...

Paul “Shell” Wesley Shelton, 76, passed away peacefully at home in Athens, Georgia, on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, after a brief battle with cancer. Shell was born on July 24, 1949, in Colorado and ...

Johnnie Sueann Moon, born on September 9, 1979, passed away on November 3, 2025, at the age of 46. Johnnie was a resident of Madison, Georgia.

David Alan Rowe Jr., born on November 24, 1943, passed away on November 3, 2025, at the age of 81. David was a resident of Canon, Georgia.

Patsy “Pat” Messer McElroy, 91, of Athens, Georgia, passed away on November 2, 2025. Born on March 12, 1934, in Athens, she was the daughter of the late Lorell and J.D. Messer. Pat was a proud graduat...

Rickey Howard Fletcher, 74, passed away on Monday, November 3, 2025. Born on December 21, 1950, Rickey was the son of the late Howard and Jeanette Hembree Fletcher, a long-time resident of Nicholson, ...

Deirdre Elizabeth Peters, 60, of Athens, died on November 2, 2025 after a short battle with cancer. She was the daughter of the late William Lee Peters and Sarah Mullins Peters of Athens. She was born...

Michael Robert Risher, 57, devoted and beloved husband of DeeDee, and father of Michael and Drew, entered into eternal rest on October 31, 2025. Mike was born in Scotland in November 1967, the second...

Thomas Richard “Tommy” Rhodes made his last witty and most likely, sarcastic remark on October 29, 2025. Tommy lived most of his life in Atlanta and the last 10 years on Lake Oconee. He was born in S...

Alice Woodruff died on October 29, 2025. After 73 years, Alice had simply run out of time. Alice Woodruff - Master Potter, Feminist and Political Sculptor "I'm not me without everyone else. I can ...

Richard William Mueller, age 69 passed away on Wednesday, October 29, 2025.

Janice Scott Dickenson, 88, a woman whose zest for life and unwavering Southern grace defined her, passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at Presbyterian Village in Athens, Georgia. Born in Floren...

Maria Duarte de Medina, age 90, of Tamarac, Florida passed away on Sunday, October 26, 2025.

Meredith Lucas Kadel, born on June 16, 1932, in Hull, Georgia, passed away on October 26, 2025, at the age of 93. Meredith was a resident of Comer, Georgia.

Judith “Judy” Kay Elmore of Athens, GA, born November 15, 1949, passed away at home on October 25, 2025. Born in Park City, KY, Judy was the daughter of Harry Curtis Elmore and Mary Shaw Elmore. Jud...

Darlene Marie Drake, born June 12, 1968, entered into rest on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. Born on the Rota military base in Spain, Darlene was the daughter of Richard Rhodes of Columbus, Ohio and th...

Katherine Brownell Kosak passed away peacefully on Friday, October 24, 2025, just short of her 99th birthday. Born November 4, 1926, in Detroit, Michigan, raised in Battle Creek, Michigan. Katherine...

Melissa R. Hill, age 72, of Lexington, Georgia passed away on Monday, October 13, 2025.