Obituaries

Obituary: Clarke Benedict Dowling

Clarke Benedict Dowling, born May 20, 1926, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully in his sleep at the age of 99 in Crawford.  To the end of his days, Clarke maintained his wit, kindness and gracious manner to all.

Obituary: Beverly Ann Kotch

Beverly Ann Kotch, 73, of Arnoldsville, passed away on Feb. 26, 2026.  Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Joan Rodgers. Beverly was full of life and found joy in the beauty all around her.

Obituary: Andrea Dawn Fields

Andrea Fields passed away at the age of 41 on Feb. 8, 2026.  She is preceded in death by her brother Mitch Taylor and grandfather Bill Kittle.

Obituary: Felicia Appling

Mrs. Felicia Brown Appling, 52, of Athens, died Feb. 13, 2026. The funeral service was at 2 p.m. Feb. 21 at New Bethlehem Baptist Church, with Pastor James Wymbs, eulogist. Interment and Dove Release Ceremony was at East Lawn Memorial Cemetery, Athens.

Obituary: Daisy Mae Williford

Daisy Mae Williford, born on June 27, 1938, in Georgia, passed away on Feb. 10, 2026, in Stephens. She was preceded in death by loving husband, Clyde Williford Sr., her father, Melon Arnold, and her mother, Roberta Arnold. Daisy had a big heart and always wanted to help people.

Obituary: Frances Donald ‘Don’ Moore

Mr. Frances Donald “Don” Moore, 76, of Crawford passed away Feb. 10, 2026.Don was born on the naval base in Charleston, South Carolina on Jan. 14, 1950 to his late parents, Mr. Jack and Mrs. Ann Patton Moore.  He spent his childhood in the Macedonia Community with his grandparents, the late Mr.

Obituary: Jason Edward Hill

Jason Edward Hill, age 42, passed away on Feb. 12, 2026. Jason was known for his kind heart, quiet strength and deep love for his family.Jason was preceded in death by his grandfather, James Bullock, and his grandmother, Martha Bullock. Jason leaves behind many who loved him dearly.

Obituary: Ralph Clinton Almond Jr.

Ralph Clinton Almond, Jr., 78, of Winterville, passed away on Feb. 9, 2026. Born on Aug. 21, 1947, he was the son of the late Ralph Clinton Almond Sr. and Mae Caroline Ogletree.

Obituary: Letha Ann Taylor

Letha Ann Taylor, 85, of Crawford, went to be with Jesus and many family members in Heaven on Friday, Feb. 6, 2026. A lifelong resident of Crawford, she was a daughter of the late Onnie Colquitt and Mamie Lou Colquitt. Mrs.