Michael ""Big Dawg"" Woods
Jan 4, 2017
BullDawg Nation's bark just got a little more heavenly. Michael Woods, one of Athens' native sons, and arguably the greatest fan of all things UGA sports, was a larger-than-life presence known to all simply as "Big Dawg." Mr. Woods passed away Wednesday, January 4 at the age of 65. After serving his country in the Army, Mike went on to...
Arlen Maurice Johnson Sr
Jan 3, 2017
Arlen Maurice Johnson, Sr., 80, husband of Libby Fouche Johnson, died Monday, January 2, 2017. Born in Porterdale, GA, he was the son of the late Willie James Johnson and Rosie Nell Townsend Johnson. Arlen was also preceded in death by his first wife, Hazel Johnson and infant son, William Johnson. . He was the owner of Johnson Electric Supply...
James Stanley Archer
Jan 2, 2017
James Stanley Archer, 64, of Athens, passed away Monday, January 1, 2017. Born in Athens, he was the son of the late George Archer and Florence Strickland Williams. Mr. Archer was an entrepreneur. He enjoyed Georgia football, and most importantly, spending time with his grandchildren. Survivors include his children, Yvette Snow, Alana Wingo, Aleisha Forer, Berkeley Tuck and Zachry Archer;...
Alice Pelfrey
Jan 2, 2017
Alice May Fair Pelfrey, 74, wife of William Perry "Pete" Pelfrey of Lexington, GA, joined her Lord on January 2, 2017. Born June 12, 1942 in Cleveland, OH, Alice was the daughter of Fred and Mildred Fair. In addition to her husband, Alice is survived by daughter, Debbie (James) Arnold of Rayle, GA; sons, Marty (Joy) Pelfrey of Winder, GA,...
Jeffrey Andrew "Jeff" Harness
Jan 2, 2017
Jeffrey Andrew Harness, 44, of Watkinsville, passed away January 2, 2017 at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta. Jeff was born April 6, 1972, at Fort Gordon, Georgia, son of George Walker Harness and Mary Elizabeth Elder Harness. He was a member of the Ashford Memorial Methodist Church, Watkinsville. In addition to his parents, Jeff is survived by his wife, Joyce...
Christopher Whynn Austin
Jan 2, 2017
Christopher Whynn Austin, 43, of Hull, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2017. Born in Springville, NY, he was the son of Kathryn Wilson Austin and the late Dale Leroy Austin. Mr. Austin was an avid Star Wars fan and he loved a home cooked meal with sweet tea. He was a hard worker, and most importantly, he loved his family....
Jerolyn Johnson
Jan 2, 2017
Jeri Johnson, age 77, of Bishop, Georgia passed away on January 2nd. Survivors include her husband, Gordon Johnson; daughter Janice Johnson Madden; Sons Christopher Johnson and Ian Johnson; her brother Lawrence VanderMoere, nine grandchildren, other relatives and friends. A celebration of her life will occur in Salisbury, Connecticut in the Spring of 2017. Contributions may be made in her memory...
Johnny Odell Christian
Jan 1, 2017
Johnny Odell Christian, 71, of Danielsville, passed away January 1, 2017. He was born to the late Clarence and Ossie Christian on December 31, 1945. Johnny served his country in the U.S. Army and retired from Reliance Electric after thirty-four years. He is survived by his wife, Brenda Weathersbee Christian, sons Bryan (Leslie) Christian and Chad Christian, and daughters Melissa...
Martha "Marty" Rhyne
Dec 31, 2016
Martha M. "Marty" Rhyne, 78, wife of the late John L. Rhyne, Jr., died Saturday, December 31, 2016. She was the daughter of the late Robert Harvey Maupin and Martha Smith Maupin and mother to the late James "Jay" Alfred Rhyne and was a longtime resident of Athens, GA and Martin, GA. Survivors include her children: Mariette Rhyne (Don) Farrow,...
Janet Adams (McGarity) McGarity
Dec 28, 2016
Janet Adams McGarity 78, of Athens, Georgia, died peacefully December 28, 2016 surrounded by children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She was born May 1, 1938, in Elberton, Georgia, the daughter of W.C. and Johnie McGarity. She was the oldest of three siblings. She received her bachelor's degree from Emory at Oxford Georgia and Brenau University and her Master's degree from The...
Helen Clare (Pauley) Freeman
Dec 28, 2016
Helen Clare Freeman, 73, wife of Harry Wayne Freeman, died Wednesday, December 28, 2016. A native and lifelong resident of Anniston, AL, she was the daughter of the late John L. Pauley and Frances Hamilton Pauley. She recently moved to the Athens, GA in 2015. She is survived by her husband Harry and son, Nathan Freeman of Athens, GA; brothers:...
Mary Raper O'Donnell
Dec 27, 2016
Mary Raper O'Donnell, 83, wife of the late Dr. Roy C. O'Donnell, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2016 in her Athens home surrounded by her loving and faithful caretakers. A Celebration of Life service will be held Friday, January 6, 2017 at 2 p.m. at Athens First United Methodist Church with a reception immediately following in the John Wesley...
Howard Louie Eidson
Dec 24, 2016
Howard Louie Eidson, 81, of Winterville, passed away Saturday, December 24, 2016. Born in Athens, he was the son of the late Louie Macon Eidson and Thelma Little Eidson. Mr. Eidson was a truck driver for many years, and was also employed as a School Crossing Guard for Clarke County. He enjoyed watching westerns, working in the yard and cooking....
Donna Rush
Dec 24, 2016
Donna Marie Rush, 57, died December 24, 2016. A native of Franklin County, she was a daughter of Nora Jean Chitwood of Franklin Springs and the late James Chitwood. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Dwayne Chitwood. Donna was a graduate of Franklin County High School and worked for E.I. Dupont for 18 years. She also worked...
Willie Phillips
Dec 23, 2016
Willie Mae Phillips, 90, of Hull, died Friday, December 23, 2016. A native of Madison County, she was born to the late Thurmond Patterson Kidd and Nona Burroughs Kidd. In addition to her parents, Ms. Phillips was preceded in death by her husband, Johnny L. Phillips Sr., son, Douglas E. Phillips, grandson, Scott Means, and siblings, Mandy Morris, Charlie Kidd,...
Annie Ophelia (McCanon) Compton
Dec 23, 2016
Ophelia McCannon Compton, 86, wife of the late Jim Compton, died Friday, December 23, 2016. Born in Crawford, GA, she was the daughter of the late Wilson and Lillian Gunter McCannon. She retired from Jefferson Mills and was a member of New Life Apostolic Church, Watkinsville, GA. Survivors include her four children: Barbara Ann Fields, Jackie Coile, Linda May and...
Donald Pilson
Dec 22, 2016
Donald Lindman Pilson, 56, died December 22, 2016. A native of Rome, GA, he was a son of the late William G. and Ann Camp Pilson. He held degrees from Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, Berry College and the University of Georgia. He was a member of Tuckston United Methodist Church. Memorial services will be Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at 12:00...
Charles Everett ""Chad"" Burgess
Dec 21, 2016
Charles Everett "Chad" Burgess, 29, of Bogart, passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2016. A native of Oconee County, he went to Oconee County High School and played Jr. Varsity Baseball. He was the son of William Charlie "Charles" Burgess Jr. and the late Tina Marie Jackson Burgess. Chad was an avid outdoorsman with a love for hunting and fishing. He...
Katherine Beck Branyon
Dec 21, 2016
Visitation Details
Friday, December 23rd, 2016 6:00pm - 8:00pm, Lord and Stephens, Danielsville
Service Details
Saturday, December 24th, 2016 11:00am, Friendship Baptist Church
Interment Details
Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery