Bernstein Funeral Home and Cremation Services

03/11/2026

Today, March 11, is National Funeral Director and Mortician Recognition Day. We take this day to express our appreciation to our funeral directors Clif Mullis, Greg Frost and Rebekah Cline, for their dedication to the families we serve.

02/07/2026

Sarah Hendley Landers-Porter, born on November 29, 1994, in Athens, Georgia, passed away on February 4, 2026, at the age of 31.

A gathering of family and friends will be held at Bernstein Funeral Home, located at 3195 Atlanta Highway, Athens, Georgia 30606. The event is scheduled for Sunday, February 8, 2026, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm.

The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, memorials be designated to the Georgia 4-H Foundation at https://georgia4hfoundation.org/sarah-hendley-landers-porter/ or to the Madison Oglethorpe Animal Shelter at https://www.moaspets.com/donate/

Celebrate the life of Sarah Landers-Porter, leave a kind word or memory and get funeral service information care of Bernstein Funeral Home.

02/07/2026

Celebrating the Life of Dr. Roy Grant

02/07/2026

Vivian Elizabeth Baird Nickerson Ygartua of Athens, Georgia passed away peacefully on February 2, 2026.

Vivian’s family wishes to extend their heartfelt gratitude and sincere appreciation to Caregivers Denise Thomas and Tina Flores; Mrs. Christie Chandler Cook, Avery Village and the Traditions Health hospice team for all their love and care and to the many family members and friends who continued to reach out and “check-in” on her.

Currently, the family is planning a Celebration of Life for Vivian for a date later in the Spring.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Vivian’s honor to Athens Academy, The Athens YWCO or Emmanuel Episcopal Church.

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Celebrate the life of Vivian Ygartua, leave a kind word or memory and get funeral service information care of Bernstein Funeral Home.

02/07/2026

Jack David Mouilso, 76, of Athens, Georgia, passed away on February 1, 2026, at his home after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease and related complications. His loving wife, Renee, was by his side.

Jack’s family would like to acknowledge the extraordinary compassion and care he received from Agnes, Elenor, Jennifer, Linda M, Linda RN, Tiffany, and the many staff at Amedisys Home Health Care and Oconee Home Health Care.

Jack will be cremated according to his wishes and there will be a service and gathering in Athens on February 9.

Memorial gifts may be made to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, P.O. Box 5014, Hagerstown, MD 21741 or Congregation Children of Israel, 115 Dudley Dr., Athens, GA 30606.

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Celebrate the life of Jack Mouilso, leave a kind word or memory and get funeral service information care of Bernstein Funeral Home.

02/07/2026

Bradley Keith Mathias, 54, passed away on Friday, January 30, 2026. He was born on February 23, 1971. Bradley was a resident of Bogart, Georgia.

A visitation will be held at Bernstein Funeral Home, located at 3195 Atlanta Highway, Athens, Georgia 30606. The visitation is scheduled for Sunday, February 8, 2026, from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm.

Celebrate the life of Bradley Mathias, leave a kind word or memory and get funeral service information care of Bernstein Funeral Home.

02/03/2026

Barbara Josephine (“Bobbie”) Selzer was born on November 22, 1945, in Charlotte, North Carolina, and died on January 27, 2026, in Athens, Georgia.

An intimate remembrance of Bobbie will be held later this year.

In honor of Bobbie’s memory, donations can be made to Meher Spiritual Center, 10200 N. King’s Hwy., Myrtle Beach, SC 29572.

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Celebrate the life of Barbara Selzer, leave a kind word or memory and get funeral service information care of Bernstein Funeral Home.

01/31/2026

Mary White Zittrouer, 97, passed away on Monday, January 19, 2026, in Athens, GA.

Graveside services will be at Oconee Hill Cemetery at 12:00 noon, on Friday, February 6, 2026, with the Rev. Dr. Nancy Johnson officiating. The family will receive friends and relatives following the service at The Sexton’s House in Oconee Hill Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Bethesda Academy, P.O. Box 13039, Savannah, GA 31416, https://www.bethesdaacademy.org/ or the Georgia Sheriff’s Youth Home Foundation, 1000 Sheriffs Way, Madison, GA 30650, https://georgiasheriffsyouth.org/

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Celebrate the life of Mary Zittrouer, leave a kind word or memory and get funeral service information care of Bernstein Funeral Home.

01/31/2026

Dr. Roy Edward Grant was born on March 3, 1939, in Rossville, Georgia and passed away on January 24, 2026 in Athens, Georgia.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 7, at 2:00 p.m., in the Bernstein Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will be in Evergreen Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends Friday, February 6, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at Bernstein Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Roy Grant Music Therapy Scholarship at https://gail.uga.edu/commit?search=75566003&desonly=1

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Celebrate the life of Roy Grant, leave a kind word or memory and get funeral service information care of Bernstein Funeral Home.

01/31/2026

Richard M. Brooks Jr., 90, passed away on Monday, January 26, 2026. Born on August 6, 1935, he was a resident of Athens, Georgia.

A gathering of family and friends will be held at Bernstein Funeral Home, located at 3195 Atlanta Highway, Athens, on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations to a charity of the donor's choice.

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Celebrate the life of Richard Brooks, leave a kind word or memory and get funeral service information care of Bernstein Funeral Home.

01/31/2026

Kevin Vaughn Blount, age 61, passed away peacefully on January 29, 2026.

His wish was to be cremated. Arrangements are by Bernstein Funeral Home, Athens. A celebration of his life will be held for family and friends in the spring.

Memorials may be given to Wild Cumberland! at https://wildcumberland.org/donate/

The family of Kevin wishes to extend our sincere thanks to the doctors, nurses and hospice care of Piedmont Athens for the outstanding care they gave our brother.

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Celebrate the life of Kevin Blount, leave a kind word or memory and get funeral service information care of Bernstein Funeral Home.

01/29/2026

Due to forecasted inclement weather on Saturday, the memorial service for Sarah Jane “Sally” Birchmore Wildman has been rescheduled for 1:00 p.m. on Friday, January 30, 2026, at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, where Reverend Katie Bradshaw and Reverend Mandy Brady will officiate. A reception will follow immediately at the church. A private burial will take place at Oconee Hill Cemetery.