Jun 13, 2024

Kathryn Jeanette Reeves, 85, of Danielsville, GA passed away peacefully with her daughters by her side on June 13, 2024.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Luke and Eunice Lackey; her husband, Marvin Reeves; three siblings and one grandson, Jeremy Reeves.

She is survived by her four daughters, Vickie Reeves of Atlanta, GA, Terri (Bobby) Dinsmore of Danielsville, GA, Delonda...

Jun 13, 2024

Howard Lester Hammond, 89, husband of 63 years to Barbara Ann Perry Hammond, died on Thursday, June 13, 2024. Born in Athens, GA, Howard was the son of Obie Carithers Hammond and Rosa Nell Kent Hammond, father to the late Stevie Hammond and was also preceded in death by seven brothers and two sisters. Howard retired from Westclox after 47...

Jun 12, 2024

Michael James Myung, 31 years old, unexpectedly passed away Wednesday, June 12th, 2024, in his Oconee County home.

Michael had a heart of gold and never met a stranger. He was tough as nails, never complained about anything, but also had a very gentle side. Michael earned his Boy Scouts of America Eagle Scout rank, along with his twin brother Steven,...

Jun 12, 2024

Dr. Nichole Michelle Ray was born on March 31, 1977, in Louisville, Kentucky to the union of Deborah Lockhart and Phillip Ray. She went to be with the Lord on June 12, 2024. Nichole was baptized with her siblings at the age of 9 years old at Andrews Chapel United Methodist Church in Jonesboro, Georgia. She remained a dedicated and...

Jun 11, 2024

Isabelle Gosnell, cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother and sister, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at the age of 85.

Born in Banks County, she was a daughter of the late Bush Lawrence and Dora Ausburn Lawrence. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Gosnell.

Survivors include her children, Jean (Mike) Morris...

Jun 10, 2024

Stephen Hampton Morris, 80, husband of Linda Loper Morris, died on Monday, June 10, 2024.

Born in Savannah, GA, he was the son of the late Geroge Clinton Morris and Vera Elizabeth Boylston Morris. Mr. Morris graduated from Armstrong State and worked for the State of Georgia in the Youth Development Center with Juvenile Justice. He was a member of St....

Jun 10, 2024

Dr. James (Jim) Arnold Verbrugge was born August 14, 1940 and died June 10, 2024. He was born in Leota, MN to parents James Verbrugge and Jennie Jongetjes Verbrugge. He attended elementary and high school in local Christian schools in Leota and Edgerton, MN. During his high school years, Jim met his future bride, Marcia Burdell Roskamp, whom he married...

Jun 10, 2024

Barbara Hammond, 66, passed away on Monday, June 10, 2024.

A lifelong resident of Athens, she was a daughter of the late James Reaves and Berline Phillips Reaves. She was employed with Walmart for more than 20 years. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, PJ Finch; sisters, Mary Reaves and Linda Steele and step-son,...

Jun 9, 2024

Betty Geraldine “Geri” Shumate, 92, of Bogart, died peacefully at home surrounded by her family on June 9, 2024.

The daughter of the late Richard Duke and Jonibell Roberts Duke, Geri grew up in Scottdale, GA. After her marriage to Charles Hardeman, they lived in the Atlanta area and had two children, Gene and Rita. After Charles’s death, she married James...

Jun 7, 2024

Dixie Sloan McCoy, 82, of Watkinsville, passed away on June 7, 2024. Born on March 25, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Dixon Sloan and Helen Barber Sloan.

Dixie was a loving mother and grandmother and loved to sparkle from head to toe. Besides the Lord, she loved her family above all. She retired from Oconee County School Systems...

Jun 6, 2024

Kevin Emmett Foley, 70, of Watkinsville, Georgia, passed away on June 6th, 2024 after a brief illness.

Kevin was born on September 28th, 1953 to Claire and Vincent Foley in Gary, Indiana. Kevin graduated in 1969 from Daycroft School in Connecticut, where he was an eagle scout as well as a premier athlete playing for the school football team. He went...

Jun 6, 2024

Jun 6, 2024

James Douglas “Doug” Carmichael, 90, passed away peacefully at his home in Danielsville, Georgia on June 6, 2024. Doug was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Born on December 8, 1933, he was a lifelong Georgia native. Doug attended Cook County High School, where he excelled in multiple sports and helped the football team win the state championship in 1949....

Jun 4, 2024

Fay or Mama Fay as she was known by so many through the years left this earthly home Tuesday evening to reside in her permanent home. She had known since about age 16 that Heaven was her home and especially looked forward to being with loved ones who had gone on before her. The ones she was ready to hug,...

Jun 4, 2024

Sarah Elizabeth (Beth) Thaxton, 79, of Rayle, Ga passed away on June 4, 2024. Born in Athens, GA on February 7, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Hoyt Holder Bennett and Sara Mae Bennett. She was raised by her late grandparents, Earl Patrick McClain and Maude Mae Lyle, in the Wolfskin Community of Oglethorpe County. Beth was also preceded in death...

Jun 4, 2024

Claire Dickey Jones Jackson Plymel, 93, died June 4, 2024 after several years of declining health.  A long-time resident of LaGrange, she had lived since 2018 at Arbor Terrace of Athens.  Born Oct. 25, 1930, at Emory Hospital in Atlanta, she was the youngest and last surviving of the four daughters of the Rev. Henry Hart Jones and Annie Dickey...

Jun 3, 2024

Jun 3, 2024

Esther Allred Barker, 85, of Bishop, died on Monday, June 3, 2024.

Born and raised in Byron, GA, Esther was the daughter of James Roy and Idell O’Neal Allred. Esther lived most of her adult life in Byron while her husband, Gene, worked at Robins Air Force Base. Esther became a registered nurse and worked as an industrial nurse for over...

Jun 2, 2024

Joseph Michael Pigage, 34, of Colbert, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 2, 2024.

Born in Atlanta, he was the son of Michael Steven Pigage and Debra Martin Pigage. Joseph was an avid outdoorsman with a passion for animals. He loved spending time on his farm with his chickens, ducks, cat, Tutu and beloved dogs, Colbie, Mocha and Chip. Joseph also...

Jun 2, 2024

Polly Ruth Simmons 86 of Colbert, GA, passed away June 2, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Andrew Jackson & Maryann Patterson; also preceded in death by her husband, John Mell Simmons,Sr; a son, John Mell Simmons, Jr.;  grandson, John Mell Simmons III and three sisters and five brothers. Mrs. Simmons was a Loving mother and a Shrewd...