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...

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,...

Aug 29, 2024

Doris Wells Walker, a longtime resident of Athens-Oconee County died August 29. Doris was born in Cordele, GA, the daughter of Albert Sidney Wells, Sr. and Ebbie McKinney Wells. She spent her youth in Cordele after which she attended the University of Georgia and earned a degree in business education. She married George D. “Ted” Walker in 1953, with her...

Aug 28, 2024

Joseph “Joe” Lawrence Dineen, 81, of Watkinsville, GA. Born on September 25, 1942, in Leonia, New Jersey. He was the son of the late Corneilus ’Neal’ P. Dineen and Dolores V. Dineen.

Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Andrea J. Dineen; children, Jacqueline Shelley (Thomas); Kimberley Kraeling (Michael), grandchildren: Emma Dineen Kraeling, Mary Elizabeth Kraeling, Zachary Paul Shelley, Lucas Kyle...

Aug 26, 2024

Katie Sue Fauber, 84, of Comer passed away on August 26, 2024. Born on November 6, 1939, she was the daughter of the late John “Sam” Colquitt and Nettie Inez Graham Colquitt.

Sue was a long-time member of Colliers Batist Church in Comer, GA. She was a homemaker while also working a full-time job at Piedmont Athens Regional where she retired...

Aug 26, 2024

Laura Diane Gillespie, 78, died on Monday, August 26, 2024 at Piedmont Athens Hospital.

Born in Jay, FL, she was the daughter of the late Freddie Gillin Moore and Lolly Vera Hawthorne Lambeth, sister to the late Wanda Cain and Jackie Therrell and great grandmother to the late Valerie Gillespie. Mrs. Gillespie received her degree in nursing from the Mobile Infirmary...

Aug 26, 2024

ARTHUR (ANDY) M. HORNE November 26, 1942-August 26, 2024

Andy, the son of Arthur M. & Lola N. Horne, was born in Gainesville, Florida on November 26, 1942. He died following emergency heart surgery at Emory University Hospital with his family at his bedside. He is survived by his lifelong spouse and partner in life of nearly 60 years, Gayle Horne;...

Aug 26, 2024

Aug 26, 2024

Tyson Lee Haley, cherished son, brother, uncle and friend, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 26, 2024 at the age of 37.

Born in Athens, he was a son of Linda Gayle Worley Haley and the late Ronnie Michael Haley. Tyson was an avid gamer and absolutely adored his nieces and nephews. In addition to his father, he was preceded in...

Aug 26, 2024

Betty Jean Guest, 77, of Comer, passed away on Monday, August 26, 2024.

A lifelong resident of Madison County, Betty was the oldest child of Richard Strickland and Jenny Sue Herring Strickland. Betty's parents died when she was a young woman, leaving behind ten younger siblings. Betty took charge as their surrogate mother, and she never stopped being a strong (and...

Aug 25, 2024

Alan Joseph “Joey” Kinsey, 37, husband of Tara Newsom Kinsey, died on Sunday, August 25, 2024.

Born in Hallandale, FL, he was the son of Donell Kinsey Ritchieand Edward Joseph Ritchie. Joey was the owner and operator of Patriot Painting and Pressure Washing Solutions and attended Southside Church.

Survivors in addition to his wife and parents include three children: Charlotte Mae Kinsey,...

Aug 25, 2024

Henry Thomas Folsom, 88, a native Floridian, passed away Sunday, August 25, 2024. 

Born in Monticello, Florida, he was the son of James “Jim” and May Folsom. After graduating from the University of Georgia, he moved back to Monticello, FL to help his family run the family business “Folsom’s”. Then, in July of 1967 he returned to Athens and began his...

Aug 23, 2024

Arthur Wallace Brown, 87, passed away on Friday, August 23, 2024.

Born in Madison County, he was a son of the late LM Brown and Margie Ree Phillips Brown. Mr. Brown enjoyed gardening, cooking, baking and most importantly, he was an incredible father. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Norma Elise McEwen Brown; daughter,...

Aug 21, 2024

Tracy Allen Carson, 72, husband of 32 years to Myra Jane Carson, died on August 21, 2024.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 3PM at Oconee Baptist Church with Pastor Steve Powers officiating. The family will receive friends from 2PM until 3PM prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Oconee Baptist Church, 4501...

Aug 20, 2024

Pat Pierson, 70, of Cleveland, GA, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2024.

Born in Martin, GA to Harold and Ruth Vandiver, Pat retired from the state of Georgia where she worked at the Welcome Center in Lavonia. She then enjoyed working as secretary for East Athens Baptist Church, where she was a member. Her favorite job in life was being...

Aug 19, 2024

Joseph Louis Metzger, 86, passed away on Monday, August 19, 2024, surrounded by his family. He will always be remembered as a loving father, grandfather, and great grandfather.

He was born May 6, 1938 in Lansing Michigan. Joseph was the son of the late Joseph Ludwig Metzger and Marjorie Geradine Metzger. Also, preceding him in death is his wife, Beverly Alice...

Aug 18, 2024

Lee Harry Simpson, 77, husband of 46 years to J. Gail Simpson, died on August 18, 2024.

Born in West Springfield, MA, he was the son of Frank Leslie Simpson and Harriet Hubbard Simpson. Lee received his Bachelor of Science in Biology and minored in Chemistry from Bryan College. Mr. Simpson began his teaching career as a high school science teacher...

Aug 18, 2024

Dennis Norman Thomas, 79, of Comer, passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2024, surrounded by his family.

He was born October 25, 1944 in Elbert County, Dennis was the son of the late Golden Asbury Thomas and a very devoted son to the late Maggie Anderson Thomas. Also, preceding him in death were his brothers, Kelly L. Thomas and Harold D....

Aug 18, 2024

Montine Eberhart Hammond, 98, of Arnoldsville passed away on August 18, 2024. Born on May 19, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Ray Kiser and Gertrude Ward Kiser.

Montine was a faithful member of Arnoldsville Baptist Church and was a fervent prayer warrior. She was the past Worthy Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star, Athens Chapter....

Aug 17, 2024

Mary Ann Wheeler (Woods) 79, passed away August 17, 2024. She was born January 11, 1945, in Athens and raised in Whitehall. A master seamstress her whole life and worked for Wilkens, Georgia Sportswear, and George Gibsons Menswear. She loved the Lord, her family, and sewing. She was a member of Lexington Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her...