Millard Berry Grimes Jr.
May 3, 2022
Millard Berry Grimes Jr., of Athens, died May 3, 2002 at the age of 92, at his home. A Graveside Memorial Service will be held August 6, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at Athens Memory Gardens located at 5195 Lexington Road, Athens, GA. Rev. Matthew H. Marston, Senior Minister of First Baptist Church Athens, will officiate the service. Mr. Grimes is...
Christian Damond Williams
Apr 30, 2022
On Saturday, April 30, 2022 God dispensed seven angels from heaven to carry our beloved Christian Damond Williams home for his Eternal rest. He wiped my tears, eased my pain, and whispered, “I will give you rest and peace”. I could not stay another day to laugh, to love, or to ride because God's seven angels wanted me to come...
Brandon Randell Smith
Apr 25, 2022
Brandon Randell Smith, 41, husband of 12 years to Jessica Smith, died on April 25, 2022. Born on January 10, 1981 in Athens, GA, he was the son of Randy (Denise) Smith and Linda (David) Gatchell. Brandon had worked for the Athens Clarke County Fire Department for 13 years. He had worked in construction all of his life and for...
Jo Ann Hester
Apr 21, 2022
Jo Ann Hester, 80, of Stephens, GA passed away on April 21, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Stacy & Florence Bennett; she was also preceded by her son, Michael Todd Hester. Mrs. Hester was a graduate of Oconee County High School, and attended Athens Business School. She retired from Athens Technical College and worked in the Admissions...
Daniel Coyle
Apr 20, 2022
Daniel Matthew Joseph Coyle, 80, died April 20, 2022. Born on July 5th, 1941, in New York City, NY, he was the son of the late William P. Coyle and Catherine Corliss Coyle. Daniel was a parishioner of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. He proudly served in the US Air Force (1962-1966), attaining the rank of Airman Second Class. He then...
Thomas Morgan Dellinger
Apr 8, 2022
Thomas Morgan “Buster” Dellinger, age 81 of Monroe, GA, passed away on Friday, April 8, 2022. A Funeral Service will be held 2:00 PM on Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at Monroe Apostolic Church, 406 Mayfield Drive, Monroe, GA 30655. Pastor Nathan Carrell and Pastor Joseph Nelson will officiate. Interment will follow at Athens Memory Gardens, 5195 Lexington Road, Athens, GA...
Mabel Elizabeth Jeffers
Apr 5, 2022
Mabel Elizabeth Jeffers, the 3-year-old daughter of Matt and Rachelle Jeffers of Hoschton, passed away on April 5, 2022. Mabel’s life brought laughter, smiles, and joy to all who knew her (or met her randomly in the grocery store). Mabel Elizabeth, meaning “lovable" and "pledge to God," fit her beautifully as she lived out her earthly commission by being beloved...
Lesley L. Jones
Apr 4, 2022
Lesley L. Jones, 69, wife of the late James R. “Randy” Jones, died Monday, April 4, 2022. Born in Detroit, MI, she was the daughter of the late Major Leslie Glenn Ling, Ret. And Marion Phyllis Craig Ling. Mrs. Jones retired from the University of Georgia School of Medicine as an Administrative Assistant and following her retirement she volunteered at...
Zelma Dean Hamby
Apr 3, 2022
Zelma Dean Hamby, 90, died on Sunday, April 3, 2022 with her family at her side. Born in Athens, Alabama, she was the daughter of the late Edward L. Webster and Lucille O. Smith Webster and sister to the late Ed Webster, Jim Webster and Liz Norris. Zelma was a member of Prince Avenue Baptist Church where she was active...
Carol Ann Price
Apr 2, 2022
Carol Ann Calvert Price, age 89, transitioned to Heaven April 2, 2022 with family at her side in Hendersonville, TN. Carol was a very special lady who left her family with a legacy of love to carry on for generations. She loved big, worked hard and enjoyed serving others. Carol was married twice in her life, first in 1951 to...
Adelbert Elton Wade Jr.
Mar 28, 2022
Dr. Adelbert Elton Wade, Jr. of Winterville passed away on Monday, March 28, 2022 at the age of 95. Dr. Wade was born in Hilliard, Florida to the late Adelbert Elton Wade and Esther Elvira Sundberg as the youngest of four sons. Upon his high school graduation, Dr. Wade served in the United States Navy during WWII. Following his discharge,...
Albert Ray Doss
Mar 28, 2022
Albert Ray Doss, 89, passed away Monday, March 28 2022 in residence at Iris Place. Ray was born February 18, 1933 in Warren County to the late Samuel S. and Annie McKinley Doss, where he attended local schools. He went on to attend ABAC College for two years, before joining the U.S. Navy and serving during the Korean War. Ray...
George K. Hill Jr.
Mar 28, 2022
George Kelly Hill, Jr. passed away on Monday, March 28, 2022 at Manor Lake Memory Care, Athens, GA. A native of Franklin County, he was a son of the late George Kelly Hill, Sr. and the late Winnie Boles Hill Roach. Mr. Hill was born in Canon, Georgia on January 24, 1950 and was a graduate of Franklin County High...
Braylen Beck
Mar 26, 2022
Baby Braylen Allen Beck was born on February 3, 2022 and slept away eternally on March 26, 2022 at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta - Scottish Rite Hospital. He leaves to cherish his sweetest and precious memories to his parents, Tracy and Kiara Beck, and a host of family, little friends, and loved ones. Service will be on Friday, April 1,...
Christine Grant
Mar 26, 2022
Christine “Chris” Grant, of Watkinsville, made her ascent to heaven on Saturday, March 26, 2022, at the age of 69 after a brave battle with pancreatic cancer. Chris was born April 29, 1952 in Sacramento, California to the late Garth Mangus and Louise Rees. She lived the majority of her childhood in Ventura, California and kept hold of her west...
Barry Hammond Hicks Sr.
Mar 23, 2022
Barry Hammond Hicks, Sr., died Wednesday, March 23, 2022. Born in Athens, GA he was the son of the late Dr. Grady Bannister Hicks and Era Elvie Hammond Hicks. He was also preceded in death by his first wife Mary Frances Sherdan Hicks, his second wife Gloria Fay Hurst Hicks, son, Barry Hicks, Jr. and sister in law, Sheila Hicks....
Martha Ellen Brooks
Mar 20, 2022
Ms. Martha "Sister" Brooks 83, of Athens GA, passed on March 20, 2022. A viewing for Ms. Brooks will be held on Friday, March 25, 2022 from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Gardenview Funeral Chapel. a Graveside celebration of life will be held on Saturday, March 26, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. at Athens Memory Gardens. Survivors include: 5 children;...
George D. Bell
Mar 19, 2022
Mr. George "Dinky" Bell, 47, of Crawford, GA was born on July 27, 1974 to the late George and Mildred Bell. He passed away on March 19, 2022. Dinky was a smart, quiet, and reserved soul who enjoyed several pastimes like fishing, grilling, listening to music, wrestling, riding four-wheelers, and admiring muscle cars especially Ford Mustangs. He joined New Hope...