Obituaries in Athens, GA | Athens Banner-Herald (2024)

Monday, August 19, 2024

Susie HowardAthens, GA72, died August 18, 2024. Arrangements provided by Jackson-McWhorter Funeral Home.72, died August 18, 2024. Arrangements provided by Jackson-McWhorter Funeral Home.Jackson-McWhorter Funeral Home

Sarah Haynes MattoxColbert, GA84, died August 18, 2024. Arrangements provided by Jackson-McWhorter Funeral Home.84, died August 18, 2024. Arrangements provided by Jackson-McWhorter Funeral Home.Jackson-McWhorter Funeral Home

John Frank Wymbs81, died August 16, 2024. Arrangements provided by Gardenview Funeral Chapel.81, died August 16, 2024. Arrangements provided by Gardenview Funeral Chapel.Gardenview Funeral Chapel

Friday, August 16, 2024

Brenda Allen Barnett73, died August 15, 2024. Arrangements provided by Gardenview Funeral Chapel.73, died August 15, 2024. Arrangements provided by Gardenview Funeral Chapel.Gardenview Funeral Chapel

John Craig, Jr.Rayle, GAJohn Craig, Jr. of Rayle died Aug. 15, 2024. The viewing will be Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024 from 2-6 pm at the funeral home. The...John Craig, Jr. of Rayle died Aug. 15, 2024. The viewing will be Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024 from 2-6 pm at the funeral home. The funeral service will be Sunday, Aug.18, 2024 at 2:00pm at...Jones Funeral Chapel

Charles HastyAge 92Atlanta, GACharles Ransom Hasty of Edisto Beach, South Carolina, after 92 glorious years, died peacefully with his family at his side at his oldest daughter's home...Charles Ransom Hasty of Edisto Beach, South Carolina, after 92 glorious years, died peacefully with his family at his side at his oldest daughter's home on August 13, 2024 in Atlanta, GA. Charley was...Sandy Springs Chapel Funeral Directors

Robyn Wright McDonaldRobyn Evangeline Wright McDonald, departed this life and entered the next, God’s exclusive realm, on August 13, 2024. She departed peacefully from her home, surrounded...Robyn Evangeline Wright McDonald, departed this life and entered the next, God’s exclusive realm, on August 13, 2024. She departed peacefully from her home, surrounded by members of her family, after a year confronting pancreatic...Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, WEST

Hester Hamilton MeyersAge 85Athens, GAHester Hamilton Meyers was born on February 5, 1939 and died on August 10, 2024. She was born in Mount Morris and brought up in...Hester Hamilton Meyers was born on February 5, 1939 and died on August 10, 2024. She was born in Mount Morris and brought up in Morrisville, NY where her father was a teacher and administrator...Bernstein Funeral Home

Thursday, August 15, 2024

Frederick Dean "Pop" ClarkAthens, GA61, died August 14, 2024. Arrangements provided by Jackson-McWhorter Funeral Home.61, died August 14, 2024. Arrangements provided by Jackson-McWhorter Funeral Home.Jackson-McWhorter Funeral Home

James E. HarperLexington, GAJames E. Harper of Lexington died Aug.6, 2024. The viewing will Friday, Aug. 16, 2024 from 1-6 pm at the funeral home. A memorial service...James E. Harper of Lexington died Aug.6, 2024. The viewing will Friday, Aug. 16, 2024 from 1-6 pm at the funeral home. A memorial service will be Sat. Aug. 17, 2024 at 1:00 pm at...Jones Funeral Chapel

Wednesday, August 14, 2024

Mildred Duncan LoganAge 94Mildred Duncan Logan passed away peacefully at her home on August 13 at the age of 94. She was born and raised in Walton County,...Mildred Duncan Logan passed away peacefully at her home on August 13 at the age of 94. She was born and raised in Walton County, Georgia but resided in Athens for the last fifty years....Bernstein Funeral Home

Tuesday, August 13, 2024

John Wayne TurnbullJohn Wayne Turnbull went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, August 9, 2024. Wayne was preceded in death by his parents, Weyman...John Wayne Turnbull went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, August 9, 2024. Wayne was preceded in death by his parents, Weyman Dickens Turnbull and Mary Geraldine Young Turnbull. He was born...Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, WEST

Marion Hanson WilliamsAge 102Athens, GAMarion Hanson Williams, Age 102, formerly of Athens, Georgia, died August 11, 2024, at the home of her daughter, Krista Williams Lamar of Aiken, South...Marion Hanson Williams, Age 102, formerly of Athens, Georgia, died August 11, 2024, at the home of her daughter, Krista Williams Lamar of Aiken, South Carolina.Marion was a native of Brookings, South Dakota and grew...George Funeral Home

Monday, August 12, 2024

Janice Ann Benton CrouchJanice Ann Benton Crouch left us on Thursday, August 8, 2024. A native of Winburn, Pennsylvania, she found her way to Athens through her marriage...Janice Ann Benton Crouch left us on Thursday, August 8, 2024. A native of Winburn, Pennsylvania, she found her way to Athens through her marriage to Clayton Eugene Crouch. Jan was a great wife, mother,...Bernstein Funeral Home

Valerie Johnson FranklinIt is with great sorrow we announce the passing of Valerie Ann Franklin on August 10, 2024, following a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. ...It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of Valerie Ann Franklin on August 10, 2024, following a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. Valerie was born on December 21st in Atlanta, GA, the...Bernstein Funeral Home and Cremation Services

Charles William GriffethAge 87Athens, gaWith the greatest sadness, our family announces that Charles William Griffeth, known as “Buddy” to everyone since just after his birth, died the evening of...With the greatest sadness, our family announces that Charles William Griffeth, known as “Buddy” to everyone since just after his birth, died the evening of July 24, 2024, after an extended illness.He was born, raised,...

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