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Gary Eugene "Pete" Frey
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...
Walter Lee Brooks, Sr.
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...
Edward H. Duvall
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...
Joel Riley Long Jr.
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...
Norman Edward McGlohon, Jr.
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...
Gary Thomas Peloquin
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...
Deborah Dukes Davis
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...
Gary Tyre
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,...
Chantelle Marie Rives
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...
Richard Thomas Mayer, Jr.
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...
Jim Bailey Talley, III
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...
Jimmie Lee Inglett
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...
William G. Koehlke, Jr.
Jun 13, 2026
It is with heavy hearts and deep love that the family of William G Koehlke Jr, 90 of Winterville, Georgia announces his peaceful passing.
William lived a life defined by honor, dedication and service. He proudly served his country as a United States marine for three years, a formative time in his life that shaped his character and brought him immense...
Timothy "Tim" Gordon
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...
Marjorie Giles Foster
Jun 12, 2026
Marjorie Giles Foster
January 8, 1939 – June 12, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Marjorie Giles Foster on June 12, 2026, in Athens, Georgia.
Marjorie was born on January 8, 1939, in Oconee County, Georgia. She enjoyed square dancing and baking and was deeply loved by her family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her...
William Anthony Smith
Jun 11, 2026
William Anthony Smith was born in Washington, Georgia on March 23, 1958. He came to be known as a good solid athlete around Wilkes County even earning a scholarship to play basketball at a small college. However, his real education and career began when he came to know the name Jehovah, the sacred name of his grand creator based on Psalms...
Tammy H Roberts
Jun 11, 2026
Tammy Healan Roberts, 59, passed away on June 11, 2026.
Tammy grew up in Athens, GA. She remained living in the surrounding area her entire life. She was a 1985 graduate of Clarke Central High School. She regularly attends Cornerstone Athens Church. She previously attended Oconee Heights, Trinity & East Athens Baptist Church. She was employed with the Clarke County and...
Nina Lee Hayes
Jun 10, 2026
Nina L. Webb Hayes, age 86, peacefully passed away on June 10, 2026. She was born on March 13, 1940, to the late Lee Alton Webb and Grace Gresham Webb.
Nina graduated from Greene County High School and continued her education at Johnson Business School in Athens, Georgia. She married Joe Gene Hayes of Lexington, Georgia, and together they shared 67...
Clyde Elton Harwell, Jr.
Jun 10, 2026
Clyde Elton Harwell, Jr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, and man of steadfast faith, passed away peacefully, surrounded by the loving presence of his family. Known to all who cherished him as “Elton,” he was born on October 23, 1934, in Fort Worth, Texas, to Clyde Elton Harwell and Evelyn Harwell (née Nichols). A proud resident of Fort Worth and a...
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