Obituaries

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.

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.

Obituary: Sandra Grant Hubbard

Sandra G. Hubbard, of Hull, died July 7, 2025. The funeral service was 1 p.m. Saturday, July 12, 2025 at Gholston Missionary Baptist Church, with Pastor Walter McGuire Jr., eulogist.

Obituary: James Edward ‘Jim’ Gabriel

James Edward “Jim” Gabriel, cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother and son, passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025 at the age of 67.  Born in Athens, he was the oldest son of Doris Busbin Gabriel and the late Garnett Gabriel.

Obituary: Doris Graham Callaway

Doris Graham Callaway, 91, of Crawford, died July 8 at Piedmont Athens Regional, surrounded by her adoring family. The daughter of Lillian Chastain Pitts and William Cary Pitts, she was born in Point Peter in Oglethorpe County.