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Obituary: Francis Lee Byce Jr.

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: Mable Wall West

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.

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.

Obituary: Sallyanne Busbee Crawford Barrow

Sallyanne Busbee Crawford Barrow, 70, passed away on July 5, 2025 from complications of glioblastoma.

Obituary: George C. Cooper Sr.

George C. Cooper Sr. of Hull died June 27, 2025.  The funeral service was at 1 p.m. July 2 at Springfield Baptist Church in Comer, with Pastor Theodis Johnson, eulogist. Interment was in the Moon Cemetery.