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Jeanie M Raney
Feb 27, 2026
Jeanie Mae Clark Raney passed on to be with her Lord and Savior on February 27, 2026. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.
Jeanie was born on October 4, 1935 in Hoschton, GA to Emma and Willie Clark. The youngest of eight children, she loved reading and learning about far away places and yearned to...
Frank Allen Wheeler
Feb 26, 2026
Frank Allen Wheeler, born August 30, 1948, in Athens, Georgia, and entered into the arms of Jesus on February 26, 2026. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who was deeply loved by his family and known for his strong faith in God.
Allen worked as a Maintenance Supervisor for the Oconee County School System, where he was respected...
Jimmy Thomas Bates
Feb 24, 2026
Jimmy Thomas Bates, cherished husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at the age of 79.
Born in Athens, he was a son of the late Harold Bates and Lena Mae Brooks Sharp. Jimmy retired from the Athens Clarke County Road Department. He was an avid outdoorsman with a passion for hunting and fishing. He...
Rebecca Coley Ashford
Feb 24, 2026
Rebecca Coley Ashford passed from this life on February 24, 2026. Born December 10, 1950 in Atlanta, GA, Rebecca was the daughter of George Burton Coley and Bessie Edmondson Coley. At an early age she proclaimed her faith in Jesus Christ at the Bowdon Baptist Church and became one of the church’s musicians and pianists. In 1980 she earned her...
Betty F. Bell
Feb 21, 2026
Betty Ruth Fulwood Bell, formerly of Adel, Georgia, drew her last breath on Saturday, February 21st, 2026, and was delivered to her Lord and Savior just shy of her 96th birthday. She was born in Adel, Georgia, on March 26th, 1930, to the late Daniel Alva Fulwood and Ada Belle Brown Fulwood. She was a beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother and...
Donald E. Harris
Feb 11, 2026
Colonel Donald Earl Harris lived a life defined not only by longevity, but by steadiness of purpose, brilliance of invention, and dedication to family. For 97 years his commitment to duty shaped everything he did—first as a son of rural Georgia, then as a husband and father, and for 30 years as an officer in the United States Air Force,...
Gui Zhang
Feb 28, 2026
Gui Zhang, born on September 24, 1964, peacefully passed away on February 28, 2026.
Earlier in her career, Gui worked as a nurse, where she formed special bonds with her patients, showcasing her compassionate and brilliant nature. She later transitioned to a career as a lab technician in various departments at UGA where she was a mentor to many and displayed...
Beverly Ann Kotch
Feb 26, 2026
Beverly Ann Kotch, 73, of Arnoldsville, GA, passed away on February 26, 2026. Born in Philadelphia, PA, 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. She loved spending time in her garden, where she could appreciate the simple things that made life special. Always...
Stacie Lynn Masters
Feb 22, 2026
Stacie Lynn Masters, 54, of Bogart, passed away on February 22, 2026.
Stacie was a graduate from Murray State University graduating with a bachelor’s degree in chemistry in 1993. Upon graduating, she began her career at the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet division for environmental services where her hard work and high potential led her to be promoted in quick succession...
Adam Whitehead
Feb 21, 2026
Adam Kirk Whitehead of Watkinsville, born June 30, 1978, entered into rest on Saturday, February 21, 2026.
Born in Oconee, GA, he was the son of Byron and Barbara Whitehead. Adam dedicated many years to his career as a heavy equipment operator. In his free time, he enjoyed hunting and fishing, but nothing was more important than spending time with his...
Wayne McCarter
Feb 20, 2026
Wayne E. McCarter, 87, of Athens GA, passed away peacefully, Friday, February 20, 2026.
He was the son of the late Jones E. (Red) and Margaret O. McCarter.
Wayne was a veteran of the US Army, serving in Germany during the Cold War. Wayne was married to his most beloved wife, Frances H. McCarter who preceded him in death in 2021. He...
Michael S. Burnette
Feb 20, 2026
Michael S. Burnette, 79, of Athens, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 20, 2026.
Born in Franklin, North Carolina, he was a son of the late Coolidge Austin Burnette, Sr. and Edna McConnell Burnette. Mike was a Veteran of the United States Army. He retired from Georgia Power after more than 30 years of dedicated employment and he was also a...
Kenneth Unzicker
Feb 18, 2026
Kenneth Roy Unzicker passed away peacefully on February 18, 2026, surrounded by family. Born in 1948 in Fairfax, Virginia, to Aileen and Roy Unzicker, Ken lived a life defined by service, integrity, and deep devotion to his family and community.
A graduate of Wakefield High School, Ken went on to attend the College of William & Mary, where he swam competitively...
Audrey S. Whiddon
Feb 17, 2026
Audrey S. Whiddon of Greensboro, Georgia passed away February 17, 2026. She was born in Spartanburg, South Carolina, and grew up in DeLand, Florida. She made her home in Brunswick, Georgia, where she raised her family. Later, she and her husband James Whiddon (deceased) moved to Kingsland, Ga., where they were active members of the community. She was residing in...
Michael W. Denton
Feb 16, 2026
Michael Wesley Denton stepped into his Heavenly Home on February 16, 2026.
Mr. Denton was born in Augusta, Georgia, on November 21, 1947, to parents, Jeannette Coile Denton and Walter Carl Denton of Crawford, Georgia.
Mr. Denton served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Campaign, receiving many honors, including The National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal and...
Daryl Rowe II
Feb 15, 2026
Daryl Eugene Rowe II, 52, of Athens, died on Sunday, February 15, 2026.
Born in Medina, Ohio, on December 12, 1973, to Daryl Eugene Rowe I and late Linda Sue Rowe. After moving to Georgia, he began his education at Athens Technical College for Paralegal studies. Following his education, he was employed at Access Financial Group as the Senior Vice President....
Johnny Earl Hyers, Sr.
Feb 15, 2026
Johnny Earl Hyers, Sr., a respected accountant, devoted husband, and faithful servant leader, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2026. Rooted in Alma, Georgia, and fulfilled in the life he built in Athens, Georgia, Johnny leaves behind a legacy of unwavering integrity and quiet strength. Guided by his faith, he moved through his days with precision and grace, solved problems...
David C. deLoache
Feb 14, 2026
David Corey deLoache, 48, of Bishop, GA died on February 14, 2026. The son of the late Robert Lee deLoache, III and still living Robey Perkerson deLoache.
David Corey deLoache is survived by his sons Carter Grant deLoache and Walker Bowen deLoache, as well as his mother Robey Perkerson deLoache and his sister Cara deLoache Wilson and nephew Thomas Gage Wilson...
Darlene Emma Thomas
Feb 14, 2026
Darlene Parham Thomas, 94, passed away February 14, 2026 at Comer Health and Rehabilitation. She was born at home in Comer GA on March 17, 1931 to Isham J. and Nella Bond Parham. Darlene was a lifelong member of Meadow Baptist Church and a native of Madison County. Having lived most of her life in the same home in Comer...
Scott Poole
Feb 13, 2026
Scott Poole, 63, of Stephens, passed away on February 13, 2026.
Born in Ann Arbor, Michigan, he was the son of the late Dale and Marilyn Poole. In his free time, he enjoyed hunting and fishing with his lab of fifteen years, Rebel and catching a good hockey or football game after a long day. Scott had a passion for working...
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