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Anne Genevieve Geiser, 98, of Athens, Georgia, passed away at her home on November 26, 2023, surrounded by loving family. The love she had for her family was matched only by the love they had for her. To say she was a great person would be an understatement. Anne was generous, smart, determined, and strong. She enjoyed her life. She was curious. She was empathetic and rarely passed judgment. Anne Genevieve Thompson was born on January 7, 1925, in Dubuque Iowa, to Francis James Thompson and Genevieve (Casutt) Thompson. She was the second eldest of the Thompson children: Joan, (Anne), Jack, Sally and Paul. Her father Frank Thompson, once the mayor of Dubuque, started Thompson Food...

Anne Genevieve Geiser, 98, of Athens, Georgia, passed away at her home on November 26, 2023, surrounded by loving family. The love she had for her family was matched only by the love they had for her. To say she was a great person would be an understatement. Anne was generous, smart, determined, and strong. She enjoyed her life. She was curious. She was empathetic and rarely passed judgment. Anne Genevieve Thompson was born on January 7, 1925, in Dubuque Iowa, to Francis James Thompson and Genevieve (Casutt) Thompson. She was the second eldest of the Thompson children: Joan, (Anne), Jack, Sally and Paul. Her father Frank Thompson, once the mayor of Dubuque, started Thompson Food...

Walter Roger "Bud" Chesser, 86, of Watkinsville, passed away Thursday, November 23, 2023. Born in Gwinnett County, Mr. Chesser was the son of the late Otto Chesser and Christine Brown Chesser. He was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather who loved working in his yard and garden. In addition to his parents, Mr. Chesser was preceded in death by a brother, Ronald Chesser. Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Beverly Bartenfeld Chesser of Watkinsville; children: Leigh Garrett of Duluth, Lisa Bennette of Jefferson and Jeffrey Chesser (Vonne) of Athens; sister, Brenda Jones (Bill) of Hoschton; three grandchildren: Jason Garrett, Jessica Garrett and Stancil Chesser; two...

William "Bill" Wright, 83, passed peacefully November 22, 2023, surrounded by family. Bill is known as a notorious practical joker, avid fisherman, dog lover, expert pimento cheese, and pecan pie maker, as well as a rabid Bulldawg fan. He leaves behind his wife, Lee, his daughters, Wendy, Shelby, and two sons-in-law, as well as other extended family. Services were held Monday, November 27 in Athens.

Claude Edwards of Statham, passed away November 22, 2023, at the age of 85. Claude was born in Athens on September 19, 1938, the son of the late Coile A. Edwards and the late Gatha M. Edwards. Claude served in the U.S. Army before working for Benson's Bakery in Bogart for 27 years. Afterwards, he owned Edwards Septic Tank Service for 30 years, before retirement. Claude is preceded in death by his son, Michael Edwards, and two of his sisters: Frances Pulliam and Annette Sorrow. Claude is survived by his wife, Doris N. Edwards; daughters: Vanessa Baber (Jon) and Pamela Cleghorn; one sister, Geneva Brawner and two brothers: William "Bill" Aubrey Edwards and Clarence (Carolyn) Edwards;...

Erik Christopher Kahlstorf, 51, passed away the morning of Monday, November 13, 2023. A native of Tupelo, Mississippi, he was the son of Dr. William and Mary Alice Kahlstorf. Erik was baptized and raised in the Calvary Baptist Church of Tupelo and as a young man enjoyed soccer, scuba diving, water skiing and snow skiing. He attended summer camp at Camp Alpine and was a counselor at Camp Carolina. Erik graduated from Tupelo High School in 1990 and later attended the University of Mississippi where he was a member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity. After graduating with a B.B.A in Marketing in 1994, Erik married his Ole Miss sweetheart Meredith Bush Kahlstorf in 1996. In 1999, after working for...

Marilyn Wade Farmer, 84, of Athens, GA passed away on November 9, 2023 with her family by her side, after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. Marilyn was the eldest child of Harry and Bernice Wade, born in Chicago, IL in 1939. Marilyn and her family relocated to Georgia when she was a young girl, first to Athens and then Atlanta. She attended Athens High School, and graduated from Grady High School in 1957. She enrolled in St. Joseph's Nursing School, but she was not allowed to continue upon her marriage to Leon Farmer Jr. as married students were not permitted. They were blessed with four children, Terri, Lisa, Joni and Leon III. While raising her family, Marilyn was an active member of...

Ernest Walter Wilson, age 88, of Athens, passed away peacefully at his home on November 5, 2023. Born December 8, 1934, in Macon, GA, he was the son of the late Ernest Walter Wilson and Ruby Bailey. Walter was a graduate of Lanier High School in Macon, and Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta. He received his Master of Business Administration and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Georgia. Walter retired from the University of Georgia with 30 years of service. Walter lived in Athens for over 60 years and was very active in the community. He participated in various civic organizations including serving as President of Athens Jaycees, President of Little League of Athens, member of...

Sybil Morrow Hayes, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, October 22, 2023 after an extended illness. She was surrounded by her family and her fur-baby girl, Missy. She was born on October 10, 1937 to Frank and Lily Irene Tanksley Morrow. When Sybil was just 10 years old, her mother passed away and she tragically lost her father in 1968. She was a loving sister to her siblings, Jimmy Morrow and Shirley Morrow McAllister who both preceded her in death. Sybil married Charlie Hayes, in 1956 and they welcomed their daughter, Rita, into their lives a couple of years later. They made Watkinsville their home and after 32 years of marriage, Charlie passed away. Sybil loved to laugh,...

Robert (Bob) Davis Bishop, of Athens, GA was born in Marietta, GA on September 16, 1938 to Joseph and Ruth Bishop. He died Friday, October 20, 2023. He attended Norcross High School and continued his education at the University of Georgia where he was a member of Chi Phi Fraternity. After graduating in 1961, he moved to Atlanta and worked for First National Bank of Atlanta. In 1980, he moved with his family to Athens, GA where he was President of National Bank of Athens. He later succeeded to the role of President and Chairman of the Board, maintaining this position through several mergers and acquisitions of the bank, which is now known as Truist. Active in the banking community, he...

Harry Walton Anderson of Hull, Georgia, stepped into glory on October 12, 2023, at the age of 84. A native of Elbert County, Georgia, he was the son of the late Harry Herbert Anderson and Addie Louise Field Anderson. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Lanier Anderson. Mr. Anderson graduated from Elbert County High School, Class of 1957. He also attended Athens Technical College. He was a veteran, having served his country as a member of the National Guard. After a few years as a meat cutter for both Winn-Dixie and Kroger, he changed career fields and retired from AT&T. He was a loving son, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother. He was a member of...

Andrew Jackson Curry, Jr., age 80, died on September 26, 2023 at his home in Athens, Georgia, surrounded by his immediate family. Jack was preceded in death by his beloved wife of nearly 53 years, Kay Sherrod Curry, and by his parents, Andrew Jackson Curry, Sr. and Eula Key Curry. He is survived by his daughter Kimberly Curry Hall (Chris Hall) and grand-dog Mavis of Washington, DC and his sister-in-law Billie Sherrod (Joe Savage) of Atlanta, GA. Jack was born and raised in Columbus, GA and graduated from Jordan Vocational High School. He was a "Double Dawg", earning both bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of Georgia's School of Journalism, where he was a member of Chi...

Dr. Charles Benjamin Lord, 92, of Jacksonville, FL, formerly of Athens, passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2023. Born in Jefferson, Dr. Lord was the son of Dr. Columbus Boley Lord and Lunice Hutchinson Lord. A United States Navy veteran, Dr. Lord retired as Associate Director of the Georgia Center for Continuing Education at the University of Georgia and served as a consultant for the Georgia School Boards Association for approximately 10 years. Additionally, Dr. Lord was the founder of the Foundation for Excellence in Public Education in Clarke County. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. In addition to his parents, Dr. Lord was preceded in death by his daughter, Dr....

Owen Mortimer Roberts III passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on Sunday, September 24th, at the age of 80. A native Athenian, he was affectionately known as Cuppy to his family and friends. He was born on July 22, 1943 to Jane McClelland Roberts and Owen Mortimer Roberts, Jr. Mr. Roberts attended Barrow Elementary, Athens High through 10th grade and graduated from The Darlington School in Rome, Georgia in 1962. He attended the University of Georgia where he was a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity. The brotherly bond with his prep school chums and fraternity brothers stayed prevalent throughout his life. Cuppy was a member of Athens City Club (Crestman, Crestman) and...

William Jack Miller, a long-time resident Athens, Georgia, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2023, following a brief illness. His family and friends were with him during his final days. Jack was born and grew up on a farm at Nathan's Creek, NC in Ashe County. He was the second of four children born to William Thomas and Virginia Juanita Bledsoe Miller. He was a veteran of World War II, having enlisted in the US Navy, and he served in the radar program as an aviation electronics technician. After the war, he attended NC State University and met the love of his life, Marianna Morris, at a Methodist Youth Fellowship meeting. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin...

Athens, Georgia - Jimmy Taylor, 43, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 11, 2023. A private service and burial will take place. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Jimmy's memory may be made to the American Diabetes Association, Nuci's Space, or Ingleside Baptist Church in Macon, Georgia. Jimmy was born in Macon, Georgia to James Oscar Taylor (Jim) and Angela Poitevint Taylor. Jimmy is survived by his parents and sisters Missy Taylor and Lindsay Taylor Mabry (Milam), nephew Ben Mabry and niece Margaret Mabry. Bernstein Funeral Home, Athens, is in charge of arrangements.

Mark Steven Dodson, beloved husband and father, passed away on Monday, September 11, from complications of primary progressive aphasia. He was born December 2, 1959, to Justus Kenneth Dodson and Dana Barnes Dodson in Hackensack, New Jersey, and spent many of his formative years in Naples, Florida. Mark graduated from Ringling College of Art and Design in 1981 and had a long career as a graphic designer, working for newspapers and ad agencies. He eventually retired from the University of Georgia, working much of that time for his friend and mentor Jerry NeSmith. Mark also did a variety of freelance work and was especially devoted to being the editor of FreeWheelin', the publication of the...

Jim passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, August 23, 2023 in Athens, GA. Jim is the son of the late Frank and Frances Law of Niles, OH. He was born August 8, 1937 in Youngstown, OH. Jim attended Niles-McKinley High School where he was a standout football and baseball player. He graduated from Ohio University, in Athens, OH, in 1959 with a BS in Journalism. He served in the United States Army from 1960 to 1963 having graduated from the Army Language School in 1961 with a fluency in Spanish. Jim spent the majority of his adult life in Athens, GA after marrying Patti Emerson of Athens in 1964. He had a career in sales positions in the confectionary industry as well...

Jim passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, August 23, 2023 in Athens, GA. Jim is the son of the late Frank and Frances Law of Niles, OH. He was born August 8, 1937 in Youngstown, OH. Jim attended Niles-McKinley High School where he was a standout football and baseball player. He graduated from Ohio University, in Athens, OH, in 1959 with a BS in Journalism. He served in the United States Army from 1960 to 1963 having graduated from the Army Language School in 1961 with a fluency in Spanish. Jim spent the majority of his adult life in Athens, GA after marrying Patti Emerson of Athens in 1964. He had a career in sales positions in the confectionary industry as well...