Athens, GA Obituaries

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), she is survived by her twin sister, Charlotte Burgess, daughters Susan (Ro...

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...

Todd Patrick Prendergast passed away at his home in Athens, Georgia, on June 12, 2026, after a year-long illness. He was 46 years old. Born on March 6, 1980, in Harvey, Illinois, Todd was raised in S...

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...

It is with heavy hearts and profound respect that we announce the passing of Michelle Thomas, fondly known to her family and friends as Shelly, on May 31, 2026, after a courageous battle with illness....

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...