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Mary Viola Moon Allgood, 92, of Veribest Community of Georgia, passed away peacefully on Oct. 20, 2025, while surrounded by her loving family.

Mary Viola Moon Allgood, 92, of Veribest Community of Georgia, passed away peacefully on Oct. 20, 2025, while surrounded by her loving family.

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Obituary: Mary Viola Moon Allgood

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Thursday, October 30, 2025
Mary Viola Moon Allgood, 92, of Veribest Community of Georgia, passed away peacefully on Oct. 20, 2025, while surrounded by her loving family. Born on Jan. 6, 1933, Mrs. Allgood was a proud graduate of Oglethorpe County High School, Class of 1950.
Claude Neil Grimes, age 88, of Crawford, entered his heavenly home on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2025.

Claude Neil Grimes, age 88, of Crawford, entered his heavenly home on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2025.

Obituary: Claude Neil Grimes

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Friday, October 24, 2025
Claude Neil Grimes, age 88, of Crawford, entered his heavenly home on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2025. He was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Bernice P. Grimes, his parents Paul and Lila Grimes, and brother Paul A. Grimes.   Mr. Grimes is survived by his son Stanley N.
Francis Lee Byce Jr., affectionately known as “Big Lee,” passed away on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Athens at the age of 71.

Francis Lee Byce Jr., affectionately known as “Big Lee,” passed away on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Athens at the age of 71.

Obituary: Francis Lee Byce Jr.

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Friday, October 24, 2025
Francis Lee Byce Jr., affectionately known as “Big Lee,” passed away on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Athens at the age of 71.   A lifelong resident of Greensboro, Lee was born on June 7, 1954, to Frances Christine Cook Byce and the late Francis Lee Byce Sr.

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Obituary: Mable Wall West

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Friday, October 24, 2025
Mable Wall West of Arnoldsville passed away peacefully on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at the age of 86 due to complications from pneumonia.    As a mother and provider, Mable had many different jobs through the years.
Robert Jesse Drew, born March 31, 1964, in Augusta, Georgia, passed away on Oct. 10, 2025.

Robert Jesse Drew, born March 31, 1964, in Augusta, Georgia, passed away on Oct. 10, 2025.

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Obituary: Robert Jesse Drew

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Sunday, October 19, 2025
Robert Jesse Drew, born March 31, 1964, in Augusta, Georgia, passed away on Oct. 10, 2025. Robert lived a life defined by service, honor, and integrity. He proudly served his country for more than 35 years in the U.S. Army, retiring with the distinguished rank of Sergeant First Class.

Obituary: Bobby Lee “Domino” Pittman

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Friday, October 10, 2025
Bobby L. Pittman, 72, of Athens, died Sept. 29, 2025.  The funeral service was held 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 6, 2025 at Living Waters Christian Fellowship Church in Athens, with Pastor William Bland, eulogist.  Interment was in Athens Memory Gardens.
Phillip Lamar Mixon, 40, passed away unexpectedly on Sept. 16, 2025, in Vienna, Virginia. He was born on June 10, 1985, in Athens.

Phillip Lamar Mixon, 40, passed away unexpectedly on Sept. 16, 2025, in Vienna, Virginia. He was born on June 10, 1985, in Athens.

Obituary: Phillip Lamar Mixon

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Friday, October 10, 2025
Phillip Lamar Mixon, 40, passed away unexpectedly on Sept. 16, 2025, in Vienna, Virginia. He was born on June 10, 1985, in Athens. Phillip graduated from East Hall High School, Gainesville in 2003.
Barbara Kitchens Bell, 75, passed away on Oct. 4, 2025.

Barbara Kitchens Bell, 75, passed away on Oct. 4, 2025.

Obituary: Barbara Kitchens Bell

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Friday, October 10, 2025
Barbara Kitchens Bell, 75, passed away on Oct. 4, 2025. Born Nov. 24, 1949, in Clarke County, Barbara was the daughter of the late Carl A. Kitchens and Sarah L. Patton Kitchens. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her second husband, James Neal Bell, her third husband, James M.

Obituary: Richard P. Anderson

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Friday, October 10, 2025
Richard P. Anderson, 69, of Hull, passed away Sept. 26, 2025. He was the son of the late David and Daisy Anderson. Mr. Anderson was a carpenter. A visitation will be held from 4-6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 6 at the funeral home.