Obituaries

Obituary: Susan Stokes Roberts

(March 11, 1949 - July 30, 2025) Susan Roberts was born in Lexington, Kentucky. Her parents had met at the University of Kentucky there. The story goes that her father, Frank, had spied a “pretty gal,” Doris Jeanne (Deje), playing the piano at a sorority party. The rest is history.

Obituary: Sampson Ray Christian

Sept. 11, 1955 - July 25, 2025 Sampson (Sam) Christian, of Winterville, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, July 25, 2025, at the age of 69. Born on Sept.

Obituary: Dwight Wesley Brown

Dwight Wesley Brown, 82, of Winterville, died on Aug. 1, 2025.  He loved Jesus Christ wholeheartedly, cherished his family and modeled integrity, generosity, joy and lovingkindness.  He was the son of the late C.W. and Mary Randolph Brown.

Obituary: Michael Smith

Michael Smith, 69, of Carlton died July 21, 2025. The funeral service was at noon Saturday, July 26, 2025 at Fork Bethel Baptist Church with the Rev. Victor Appling, eulogist, and Pastor Christopher Watson, officiating.  Interment was in the church cemetery.

Obituary: Gary Mark Palmer Sr.

Gary Mark Palmer Sr. moved to his celestial home on July 20, 2025, at the age of 86. Gary was born on Jan. 6, 1939. He was born in the evening after his parents had spent the day moving to their new home, which was down the road from Okee’s family’s home in Flatwoods, Lexington.

Obituary: Guy W. Lowe

Guy W. Lowe, 80, of Arnoldsville, husband of the late Carolyn W. Lowe, passed away on July 26, 2025. Born in Athens, he was the son of the late Pearl and Nell Lowe of Winterville.  Lowe retired from the University of Georgia after 37 years.

Obituary: Jacquelyn E. ‘Jackie’ Glenn Caldwell

Mrs. Jacquelyn E. “Jackie” Glenn Caldwell, 77, of Lexington, wife of the late William “Larry” Caldwell, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center, with family at her side. Jackie was born in Athens on Aug.

Obituary: Jammie Lee Taylor

Jammie Lee Taylor of Athens died July 11, 2025. The funeral service was 2:30 p.m. Saturday, July 19, 2025 New Hope Baptist Church, with Pastor Michael Gresham, eulogist.  Interment was in the Jennings Cemetery.

Obituary: Willie Frank Hitchcock

Willie F. Hitchcock of Winterville died July 11, 2025. A graveside service and interment were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 19, 2025 at East Lawn Memorial Cemetery, with Pastor Ronald Gantt, eulogist.

Obituary: George John Faz

George John Faz of Crawford passed away peacefully at his home at 4:43 a.m. Thursday, July 17, surrounded by his loved ones. A devoted husband, father, friend and professional, John leaves behind a legacy of excellence and integrity. John was born in San Antonio, Texas on Jan.