OBITUARIES

Jun 30, 2026

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Jun 29, 2026

Walter James Williams, 87, died on June 29, 2026.

Born in Oglethorpe County, GA, he was the son of the late James Asbery Williams and Susie Mae Perry Williams. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Jeanette Williams and second wife Patricia Williams; sisters: Sally Sorrow and Mary Wray and bother in law, Chester Greeson. Mr. Williams served...

Jun 27, 2026

Jun 26, 2026

Sachio Goodie passed away June 26, 2026, aged 24, following a year-long experience with cancer, brought on by a lifelong experience with neurofibromatosis type 1.

A funeral service will be held Sunday, June 28, 2026, at 10:00am at Congregation Children of Israel, 115 Dudley Drive in Athens. All are welcome.

As a child growing up in Athens, Georgia, Sachio was exuberant, with...

Jun 25, 2026

Steven Franklin “Frank” Abney, 60, of Dahlonega, GA, passed away surrounded by his family on June 25th, 2026 after a 3 year battle with cancer.

Frank was born January 29th, 1966 to Sherrill and Kay Abney in Athens, GA. Frank graduated from Valdosta High School in 1984, where he was captain of a state championship winning football team. In 1989, he...

Jun 24, 2026

Henry Russell "Rusty" Mize, Jr., 59, passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2026.

Rusty grew up in Gwinnett County but has lived in Madison County for the past 20 years. He was the son of Henry Russell Mize, Sr. and Violet Jean Bishop Mize Hill. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Donna Mize Hill. 

He is survived...

Jun 24, 2026

Betty Pritchett Dawson of Watkinsville died peacefully June 24, 2026. She lived and loved for almost a decade after her Alzheimer’s diagnosis.

Betty Jean Pritchett Dawson was born July 18, 1940, in Oconee County. She was the daughter of William L. “Bill” Pritchett and Gladys Bradshaw Pritchett, who predeceased her. She was a 1958 graduate of Oconee County High School and...

Jun 23, 2026

Gary Eugene "Pete" Frey, age 86, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of June 23, 2026.

Pete, as he was known to his friends in the state of Georgia, was a man of many hobbies. He loved racing, both dirt track and Nascar: he loved Braves baseball and the Georgia Bulldogs; he loved Sunday morning Gospel and he loved...

Jun 21, 2026

Walter Lee Brooks, Sr., 97, died Sunday, June 21, 2026.

Born January 3, 1929, Walter was a son of the late Eunice and Frank Brooks and was also preceded in death by his wife, Betty Joyce Thurmond Brooks in 2024.

Walter lived most of this life in the Athens area and was the founder and longtime operator of Auto Glass Center. He...

Jun 21, 2026

Edward Harwood Duvall, 85, of Colbert, passed away on June 21, 2026. Born on July 5, 1940, he was the son of the late Lehman and Lois Duvall of Greshamville, Georgia.

Ed was an avid Georgia Bulldog fan. When he was not cheering on his favorite team, Ed could be found enjoying the outdoors. Above all else, he loved spending time...

Jun 20, 2026

Joel Riley Long Jr. age 56. Passed away June 20th 2026, at home. Surrendered his heart to Jesus March 30, 2008.

Joel was born February 20th 1970 to Joel Riley Long Sr. and Sally Ann Peppers. He lived in Hull, Ga with his wife of 28 years, Debra Jeane Long. Joel was a Certified Master Automotive Technician and worked at Main...

Jun 19, 2026

Norman Edward McGlohon, Jr., passed away peacefully on June 19, 2026, in Athens, Georgia, at the age of 93.

Born on December 14, 1932, in Laurens, South Carolina, Norman lived a life defined by faith, family, service, and a love of learning. He earned a bachelor's degree in Agricultural Education and a master's degree in Plant Pathology from Clemson University before...

Jun 18, 2026

Gary Thomas Peloquin, 80, of Athens, passed away on June 18, 2026. Born on December 18, 1945, he was the son of the late John Baptist Peloquin Hazel Paski.

Gary had many interests such as drag racing, spending time outdoors with his kids, and enjoying a cigarette with his coffee. Above all he was a hard and dedicated worker. He owned...

Jun 18, 2026

Deborah Dukes Davis, 68 of Winder, passed away June 18, 2026. She was the daughter of the late, J.B. & Marjorie Dukes. Debbie was a Truth Partner of Truth for Life Ministries Pastored by Alistair Begg.

Debbie was a teacher for 30 years, 25 years at Forest Park High School & Middle School; 5 years at Union Grove High School. She...

Jun 16, 2026

Gary Lawton Tyre, aged 84, passed away peacefully at home on June 16, 2026. He was born on October 9, 1941, to the late John Wade Tyre and Lola Mae Shadron Tyre.

Gary was married to his wife of 61 years, Mary Anne Ames Tyre. He was father to Sadie Silva (Ariel) of Falls Church, Virginia, Eva Arbour (Dave) of Buford,...

Jun 16, 2026

Chantelle Marie Rives was born on February 17, 1969, in Mobile, Alabama. She lived a full life and passed away on June 16, 2026, at her home in Athens, Georgia. Chantelle worked as a ghost writer for Viking. She had a master's degree. Chantelle is survived by her parents, Wayne Reid Rives and Jeanne Capriotti Rives. She was a loving...

Jun 16, 2026

Richard (Dick) Thomas Mayer, Jr., age 81, of Athens, GA died on June 16, 2026. He was the son of the late Richard Thomas Mayer, Sr. and Lucy Larue Walters (maiden name Daniels, formerly Mayer).

He attended the University of Georgia and earned a B.S. in Chemistry and a Ph.D. in Entomology. After completing his Ph.D. in 1971, he began his...

Jun 15, 2026

Jim Bailey Talley III, of Athens, Georgia (79) passed away on June 15, 2026.

He was born in Pecos, Texas, June 6, 1947, to Jim Bailey Talley, Jr, and Louise Crist Talley. Until he was 8, he lived on the plains and prairies of west TX where his love of cowboy boots and cowboy hats started. Because of his father’s job...

Jun 15, 2026

Jimmie Lee Inglett, cherished mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 15, 2026 at the age of 83.

Born in Augusta, she was the only child of James Thomas Worthen and Myrtle Lee Lance Worthen. Jimmie moved to Arnoldsville at a young age and graduated from Oglethorpe County High School, where she formed many lifelong friendships. She found...

Jun 12, 2026

Timothy Douglas Gordon, 63, of Danielsville, GA died June 12, 2026.

Timothy "Tim" Gordon was survived by his wife, Theresa Hawes Gordon; his son, Nathaniel "Webb" Gordon; his mother, Sallie Gordon; his brothers, Joseph Kent Brolon (Paula); Melvin Kenneth "Ken" Gordon (Shawnmarie); his sister, Sharon Jordan, his mother-in-law, Becky Hawes, and several nieces, nephews, aunts and cousins.

He was preceded in death...