Tammie Jo Pogue

Tammie Jo Pogue

Sep 11, 2024

Tammie Jo Pogue, 66, of Madison, lost her battle with cancer on Wednesday, September 11, 2024.Born March 21, 1958 to Ira and Lorna Pogue, Tammie was raised in Atlanta. She was a career educator and finished her career at Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High School. She always enjoyed talking to and educating any young mind, especially her beloved ninth and...

Dr. Thomas Russell Whyte

Dr. Thomas Russell Whyte

Sep 9, 2024

Dr. Thomas Russell Whyte, born June 22, 1936, in Washington, D.C., passed away peacefully on September 9, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. Tom grew up in Bethesda, Maryland, attending Chevy Chase High School before pursuing higher education at George Washington University, where he was an active member of the Delta Tau Delta fraternity. He continued his studies at George Washington...

Brandon Shawn Gunnin

Brandon Shawn Gunnin

Sep 9, 2024

Brandon Shawn Gunnin, 35, died on Monday, September 9, 2024.

Born in Athens, GA, he was the son of David Lanier Gunnin and Melissa Brooks Garrett and step son to David Garrett. Brandon was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Odis Gunnin and maternal great grandmother, Willie Mae “Gran Gran” Smith.

Brandon was a loving soul that enjoyed making everyone laugh,...

Pamela Rose Nunnally

Pamela Rose Nunnally

Sep 8, 2024

Pamela Rose Doster Nunnally, of Athens, GA passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2024. Born on February 2, 1963, she was the daughter of the late Jamie L. and Lula Mae Doster. She was a lifelong resident of Oglethorpe County and attended Oglethorpe County High School. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis...

Edwin Rice Hart, Jr.

Edwin Rice Hart, Jr.

Sep 8, 2024

Edwin Rice Hart Jr., 86, died peacefully Sept. 8, 2024, at his home in Colbert, Georgia. Known as Buddy, he was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family and friends.

Buddy was born Oct. 28, 1937, and he was a 1955 graduate of Colbert High School, where he was active in...

Harold Wayne Brown

Harold Wayne Brown

Sep 7, 2024

Harold Wayne Brown, 77, of Eastville, Ga, passed away on September 7, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Annie Ruth Brown and siblings Rosemary Brown Mauldin and Gerald L. Brown. He is survived by his nieces Sharron Gunter, Diane Craft, Brandi Brown, Mandy Moreira and Haley Brown as well as great nieces and nephews. 

 Harold was...

Frank Walter Fordham

Frank Walter Fordham

Sep 5, 2024

Frank Walter Fordham, 75, of Athens passed away on September 5, 2024. Born on June 19, 1949, he was the son of the late James Kelley Fordham and Irmgard Schneider Fordham. 

Frank was a Georgia Tech graduate and was passionate about his work as a civil engineer at Reinforced Earth Company, where he was still employed after over 40 years of...

Philip Anthony Haynie

Philip Anthony Haynie

Sep 5, 2024

Philip Anthony Haynie, known by all as “Tony”, 75 passed away on September 6, 2024 at his home in Winterville, Ga. Tony was born on 6th May, 1949 in Athens, Ga. To Arthur Clarence Haynie (AC) and Catherine Faulkner Haynie. Tony is survived by his wife of 54 years, Kathy Peterman Haynie, daughters, Saundra Haynie Gabriel (Frankie) and Rebecca Haynie...

Mark Emil Kooyman

Mark Emil Kooyman

Sep 4, 2024

Mark Kooyman, an Athens Georgia business owner, and vibrant community leader passed away on September 4, 2024. He was 65 years old.

Mark was born in Cleveland Ohio but his family relocated to Athens in 1974 at which time he became a freshman at Cedar Shoals High School, where he graduated in 1979. Mark attended the University of Georgia earning his...

Patricia Wynn Ivy

Patricia Wynn Ivy

Sep 3, 2024

Patricia (Pattie) Wynn Ivy joined the Church triumphant on September 3rd, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years Swanton Ivy, Jr.

A tireless community and civic volunteer, Pattie worked on a myriad of community projects in the Oconee and Clarke County area. Her life could be summed up in 4 words – Service, Education, Faith and...

Janice Weese Thomas

Janice Weese Thomas

Sep 2, 2024

Janice Weese Thomas, 77, of Watkinsville, passed away on Monday, September 2, 2024.

Born January 9, 1947, she was born to the late Talmadge Herschel Weese and Ruth Gann Weese of Soddy Daisy, TN. Jan joined The Pilot Club of Oconee County in 2004, serving as President from 2013 to 2014. For several years, she served as Club Treasurer in addition...

Henry Thomas Murrow

Henry Thomas Murrow

Sep 2, 2024

Henry T. “Buddy” Murrow passed away on Monday, September 2, 2024.

Buddy was born on July 26, 1948, in Athens, Georgia. A lifelong resident of Oconee County, Buddy was the son of Joseph D. Murrow and Hazel C. Murrow. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Judith Berkeypile Murrow, daughters, Leigh Murrow Knapp (Joseph) and Allison Murrow Oesterle (Paul),...

Dona Monisa Smith

Dona Monisa Smith

Sep 2, 2024

Dona ‘Monisa’ Worthy, 79, went to be with her Lord and Savior September 2, 2024. Monisa is the daughter of the late Van K Worthy and Mattie Welch Worthy of Athens, Ga. And proceed in death by her brother Van K Worthy Jr. also of Athens. Monisa was a lifelong resident of Athens attending Athens High (Clark Central) then starting her...

Robert "Bob" Stewart Willoughby

Robert "Bob" Stewart Willoughby

Sep 1, 2024

Robert (Bob) Stewart Willoughby of Athens, Georgia died on September 1, 2024 after a valiant battle with dementia and aphasia. He was born in Windsor, Ontario, Canada on October 29, 1935 to Robert Stewart and Margaret Baird Adams Willoughby. His parents preceded him in death along with his sister, Edna. He is survived by his wife, Shirley, of 65 years...

Billy Lee Williams

Billy Lee Williams

Sep 1, 2024

Billy Lee Williams, 81, entered the gates of heaven on September 1, 2024. He is preceded in death by his father, Harry Lee Williams and mother, Mattie Lou Escoe, along with siblings, June Rainey and WT Escoe. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Debra Cooper Williams, his children; Sonya (Dale) McCurry, Lamar (Madonna) Williams, Michael (Christy) Williams,...

Freddie L. Coile

Freddie L. Coile

Sep 1, 2024

Freddie L. Coile, cherished husband, father, son and evangelist, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 1, 2024 at the age of 59.

Born in Royston, he was a son of Jane Ramona McElreath Coile and the late Herbert Stewart Coile. Freddie graduated from Madison County High School in 1983, the University of Georgia in 1988, and from Florida Bible College in...

Wayne Lowell Davis

Wayne Lowell Davis

Aug 31, 2024

Wayne Lowell Davis, 80, of Athens, GA passed away peacefully at home Saturday, August 31 following an extended illness. He was surrounded by loved ones.

He was the son of the late Ray and Rua Davis of Washington, GA. Wayne was born in Robbinsville, NC. His family spent time in Newberry, SC before moving to Washington, GA where he went to...

Oakley German

Oakley German

Aug 30, 2024

Oakley German, a beloved and cherished baby girl, passed away on August 30, 2024 at the age of 2. She brought joy and love to all who knew her during her short but impactful life.

Oakley is survived by her mother, Kassidy Bryson, and her father, Preston German; sisters, Alyssa Bennett, Chancey German and Nova German; uncles, Remington (Ashley) Bryson, Brad...

James David McAllister

James David McAllister

Aug 30, 2024

James David McAllister, 61, died on Friday, August 30, 2024. Born in Fort Bragg, NC, he was the son of the late Charlie Walter McAllister and Bobbie Jean Roberts McAllister and brother to the late Jeannie Hayes, Geffery McAllister, Sr. and Terrie Barber. David retired from the University of Georgia Food Service and was an avid Georgia Bulldawg Fan. Survivors...

James "Jim" Arthur Merck

James "Jim" Arthur Merck

Aug 30, 2024

James “Jim” Arthur Merck 83 of Athens, GA, passed away on August 30, 2024. He was the son of the late, Hoyt & Pauline Merck; he was also preceded by his son, Scott Merck. James was a longtime member and attended Hull Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon and a youth Sunday school teacher. He loved old cars,...