Obituaries

Obituary: Aleen Gunter Turner

Mrs. Aleen Gunter Turner, 95, of Lexington-Carlton Road, Carlton, wife of the late Benjamin Turner, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 6, 2026, at Comer Health and Rehabilitation Center, where she had been lovingly cared for during the last month.

Obituary: Mary Permelia Digamon

Mary Permelia Digamon, 78, of Hull, died March 20, 2026. Born Feb. 21, 1948, in Clarke County, Mary was a daughter of the late Ruby Elizabeth Haynes and Chandler Walter Bray, and was also preceded in death by three brothers, Robert Bray, Clifford Bray and Gene Bray.

Obituary: Jane Dominick Pettis

Jane Dominick Pettis, age 86, of Crawford, passed away on Jan. 31, 2026 at Thompson Health and Rehabilitation. Born on Oct. 22, 1939, she was the daughter of the late James Dominick and Nancy  Stokely Dominick.

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.