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Michael C. Almond passed away at his home on the afternoon of Tuesday, April 16, 2024. He was 75 years old. He leaves behind his wife of 54 years, Barbara Almond; his daughter, Michelle Doster; and his granddaughter, Allison Doster. He also leaves behind three brothers, Corey Almond (Yvonne), Steve Almond (Lisa) and Kevin Almond (Leslie). After returning from Vietnam, he married Barbara Burgess Almond at Prince Avenue Baptist Church, February 21, 1971. Mike completed his Tour of Duty at Fort Mac. He then worked for Athens Trust Company for 20 years in the computer area in accounting. Mike served as a Deacon at Oconee Heights Baptist Church, Chairman of Deacons and then Treasurer. Later...

Ms. Joann Agnew, age 83 of Riverhill Drive, Athens passed away Sunday, April 14, 2024 at Athens Heritage. A daughter of the late Moses and Lola Agnew, she was born December 6, 1940 in Lavonia, Georgia having lived most of her life in Athens, Georgia. She was employed as a Nurse Practitioner throughout her life. Even after her passing, she has continued her devotion to medical studies by donating her body to the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta. She was of the Baptist faith and a friend to everyone and would help anyone in any way she could. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sons, Dale and Roger Jackson. Survivors include her sisters, Helen Agnew and...

Mr. Michael Hemphill 72 ,of Athens Georgia passed on Friday, April 12, 2024 A public viewing for Mr. Hemphill will be held on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 from 1 PM to 6 PM at Gardenview Funeral Chapel LLC. A celebration of life service will be held on Thursday, April 18, 3024 at 11 AM in the Coy C Williamson Jr .Memorial Chapel of Gardenview. interment will follow in the East Lawn memorial cemetery. Services for Mr. Michael Hemphill are in the care of Gardenview Funeral Chapel LLC of Athens GA

Eva Sue Lowe Shirey was born on May 28, 1940, in Good Hope, Georgia. Her parents were Harris Smith Lowe and Violet Lord Lowe. She had one sister, Betty Lowe Bowers, born in 1943. She attended grade school in Good Hope and high school in nearby Monroe. She graduated from Monroe High School in 1958 where she was involved in numerous extracurricular activities including the National Beta Club Honor Society and the exclusive "Debutantes of Monroe." She was a valued player on the varsity basketball team, being chosen as "Most Valuable Player" and captain of the team in 1958. Following her graduation from Monroe High School, she attended Young Harris College where she earned an Associate in...

Judge Irwin W. Stolz, Jr., 94, died peacefully at his home in Charlotte on Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024, surrounded by his much-loved wife, Mary Bell, and other family members. Judge Stolz (fondly known as Yutch to his close friends) was born on November 9, 1929, in Atlanta, GA. He spent his early childhood splitting time between home and his family's farm in Montezuma. He spoke often and fondly about his days on the farm. While still a youngster, his family moved to Columbia, SC, where he graduated from high school. He then went on to study at Washington and Lee University. Judge Stolz left school to join the military, where he was a proud member of the 82nd Airborne Division. ...

Elnora Dunn was born to her late parents on March 11, 1947 in Augusta GA. Elnora was preceded in death by her husband Jack Dunn Sr. Elnora leaves to cherish in her precious memories five adult children, eight grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. Visitation for Elnora will take place Friday April 5, 2024, from 1pm until 7pm, Willis Chapel Mack & Payne Funeral Home. Service for Elnora will take place Saturday April 6, 2024, 12pm, Graveside Service, East Lawn Memorial Cemetery. Rev. Bob Bradford, Eulogist.