Feb 16, 2023

Dr. Robert Edward Reinert, 88, of Athens, passed away on February 16, 2023. Born on January 4, 1935, in Chicago, IL, he was the son of the late Margaret Minsch Reinert and Willard D. ‘Mac’ Reinert. Mac took Bob on his first fishing trip, and it developed into a life-long passion.  Somewhere along the way, Bob decided to make...

Feb 15, 2023

Ann Sloan Gibson, 72, wife of the late Dale Clifford Gibson, died on Wednesday, February 15, 2023.

Annie was a Kundalini yoga instructor, Reiki Master and a meditation teacher. Born in Atlanta, GA she was the daughter of the late William Lee Sloan and Vera Broome Sloan. Ann retired from the University of Georgia Disabilities Resource and...

Feb 15, 2023

Harold Max West was born on October 31, 1940, in Atlanta, Georgia, to James Harold West and Agnes Estelle Tillman West. He was raised in College Park, Georgia, where he attended Russell High School and graduated class of 1959. While in high school, he was a member of the JROTC and competed on the air rifle team. He attended...

Feb 15, 2023

Melanie Short Sanders, 61, of Stephens, Georgia, passed away on February 15, 2023. Born on August 20, 1961, she was the daughter of Beverly Foster Short and the late William C. Short.

Melanie worked for Commercial Bank for over 25 years, served on the Board of Education for many years and was the president of the Oglethorpe...

Feb 15, 2023

Edith Anne Pullin 90 of High Shoals, GA, passed away on February 15, 2023.

Mrs. Pullin was born October 23, 1932, in High Shoals, GA to Louise Lovern Griffith and Euell “Boy” Griffith. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, known to all as Nanny Anne. She was a lifelong member of High Shoals Methodist Church....

Feb 14, 2023

George “Lamar” Bridges, Jr. passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at his home.

Born on November 25, 1946 to the late George Lamar Sr. and Katie Lou Bridges, Lamar graduated from Oglethorpe County High School in 1964. He went on to attend the University of Georgia where he was selected during the draft. He served...

Feb 14, 2023

James Donald Gray passed away peacefully February 14, 2023, after a brief illness.

Don was the son of the late James Franklin Gray and Harriet Roseberry Gray. Don grew up in Pataskala, Ohio, and was the Salutatorian of his 1962 graduating class of Watkins Memorial High School, where he was Co-Captain of the football team, Class President,...

Feb 12, 2023

Charles Edward Andrews, cherished husband, father, grandfather and brother, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 12, 2023 at the age of 86.

Born in Crawford, he was a son of the late John Boyd Andrews and Lena Mae Murray Andrews. Mr. Andrews was Regional Vice President at NCR and following his retirement, he returned to Oglethorpe County...

Feb 11, 2023

Bennie Aron Reynolds, Jr., 75, of Bishop, died on Saturday, February 11, 2023 after a years-long struggle against melanoma.

Born October 15, 1947, Bennie served active duty in the US Army where he specialized in a wide variety of things including driving active tanks. After retiring from active duty he worked as a farm hand and finally...

Feb 10, 2023

Michael Zipperer,31, of Athens, left us on February 10, 2023, much too soon. Michael was a golden light, a talented photographer and beloved by his family and animals. Fearless, kind, and always up for an adventure, he loved exploring old houses and new places. He was a loving son, grandson, little brother, uncle, and friend, and he will be...

Feb 10, 2023

Edward Childers, 72 of Danielsville, Georgia passed away from complications from pneumonia on February 10, 2023. Edward was born on January 22, 1951, in Nellysford, VA. He graduated from Norcross High School in 1969, served 2 and 1/2 years in the army, and retired from the US Postal Service after 35 of service.

He is proceeded in...

Feb 10, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for John R. Reynders. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Feb 7, 2023

Lonnie Joe Cox Sr.

Lonnie 77, died unexpectedly on 02-07-2023 at home with loved ones. He was born February 27, 1945, in Jackson County Georgia and was the son of Charlie and Sallie Bell Cox, he is predeceased by 9 Siblings and survived by 3 siblings, Gayle Herring, Johnny Cox, and Sally Cox out of 13.

Feb 7, 2023

Peggy B. Stewart, 93, of Winterville, passed away on February 7, 2023. Born on November 17, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Willie Mae Sorrow Horne and John Horne,

Peggy loved her pets, spending time outdoors and gardening, having a particular fondness of flowers.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Feb 7, 2023

Martha Eleanor McCarty, 92, died on Tuesday, February 7, 2023. Born in Madison County, GA she was the daughter of the late Homer McCarty and Nellie Landers Lord. She worked at Southern Bell as an operator and Dupont in manufacturing. She was of the Baptist faith and was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star for 25...

Feb 4, 2023

William Durell Kennedy (“Darell” “DK”), 78, happily traded his wheels for wings on February 4, 2023 and joined the love of his life, Shirley, in the presence of Jesus. Darell’s wife of 51 years, Shirley Ann Crowe Kennedy, preceded him in death in August of 2020.

Darell was born to parents, William Talmadge Kennedy and...

Feb 3, 2023

Patricia Ann Lopez, 60, of Athens passed away on February 3, 2023. Born on February 18, 1962, she was the daughter of the late Joel Michael Casper and Clara Ann Wright Casper.

Patricia was a hairdresser for over 25 years working at a variety of places such as Master Cuts and Great Clips.

Survivors include...

Feb 3, 2023

Brett Lawton Gandy, a man of strength, love, and devotion, passed away peacefully in Comer, Georgia, on Friday, 3 February 2023.

Brett was born 31 March 1955 at Patrick Air Force Base in Florida. At the time, his father, Austin, was flying combat missions for the U.S. Marine Corps in Korea and his mother, Vernice, had returned...

Feb 3, 2023

In deep sadness, the family of Chandler Thomas Griffin announce the passing of their child of God on February 3, 2023. Chandler was born on May 19, 2004 to Mr. Kevin Griffin and Shelley Milne. Chandler suffered a brain injury during childbirth and fought 18 years to be with his family. He was a strong little fighter and a bright...

Feb 2, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Daniel Earl McMurray on February 2nd, 2023.  Danny, as he was known by friends and family, was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to the late Walter Earl and Ella Mae (Militzer) McMurray.  Danny graduated from Slippery Rock University with a degree in Education. However, teaching in the traditional sense...