All Obituaries

*NOTE: This is a Courtesy Announcement by Winfrey Mutual Funeral Home on behalf of Taylor Funeral Home, Chattanooga, TN.   Roberta Craig Burgess was the daughter of the late Robert and Birdell Craig of Athens. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by  her sisters, Christine and Birdell Craig, and bothers, Jasper and Odell Craig. She leaves cherished memories with her children, Willie Davis, Barbara Maclure, both of Decatur, Larry (Linda) Craig, Freddie Davis...

Cecila "CeCe" Artis-Grant was born in Chicago, Illinois to the late Mr. & Mrs. Cecil E.(Elouise) Artis, Sr. She is survived by her husband, Andrew B. Grant; daughter, LaTonya M. Evans; five grandchildren; step-children, Andrewlyn, Andrew, Jr., Andrew, lll, and Kamilla Grant; four step-grandchildren; siblings, Loretta Artis-Sanders, Renee Reeves, Antionette Artis-Allen (Anthony), Karen Artis-Marks (Ronald), April Artis, Cecil Artis, Jr. and Bernard Artis; a host of nieces,...

Ms. Mary Alice Lumpkin was born Athens, Georgia to the late Rosa Bell Watkins and the late Henry Lumpkin.   In addition to her parents she was preceeded in death by her sister, Mattie Lou Lumpkin; and grandson, Lazavier Shamar Cook.   Ms. Lumpkin is survived by her son, Tony Lamar (LaToyia) Lumpkin; daughters, Mary Denise McGuire (Marshall Norman), Rosa Mae (Reginald) Anderson, Judy Gwinette McGuire (Larry Johnson), Barbara Ann McGuire and Juanita Renee Davis; aunt, Florine...

Baby Joy Lovely Freeman was the newborn daughter of Chelsea Moore and Jemar Freeman

*NOTE: This is a Courtesy Announcement by Winfrey Mutual Funeral Home on behalf of Thompson Hall & Jordan Funeral Home, Forest Park, Ohio.   Bennie L. Mapp, age 71, passed away on November 26, 2021. Bennie was born in Athens, Georgia to Charlie Mapp and Elizabeth Mapp on April 8, 1950. He was preceded in death by Charlie Mapp and Elizabeth Mapp; brother, Thomas J. Mapp, and sister, Evelyn Mapp. He leaves to cherish his memory, his children, Ronnell (Cyndi) Mapp, Shanell Mapp,...

The family is receiving friends at the home of Mr. Willis' mother.  

A private service will be held.

Mr Jones was born January 14, 1964 in Athens, GA to the late Willie Florence Thomas Jones-Barnett and the late Howard Jones.  He was the youngest of 10 children. He was proceded in death by two sisters, Costello Martin and Elizabeth Jones-Easley.  Mr. Jones passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on Wednesday, October 20, 2021. Mr. Jones was a graduate of Cedar Shoals High School and was very well known around the Athens area where he met many people while performing various...

The Davenport Family is receiving friends at the residence.

The Lumpkin Family is receiving friends at the residence.   To Know Him – Was To Love Him  - The World Will Never Be the Same – A Void That Can Never Be Filled Jaymes Lumpkin was born on June 11, 1970  in Athens, Georgia. He graduated from Oconee County High School in 1990 and was voted "Most Spirited" of the High School Class because his loving energy was unmatched. Jaymes continued his education by pursuing and acquiring a bachelor's degree...