Dec 31, 2022

Thomas Howard Cook, of Watkinsville, GA, passed away on the morning of December 31, 2022. Born May 6, 1930 in Indianapolis, IN, he was 92 years old, survived by his beloved wife, Ruth, to whom he was happily married for 69 years. Tom, affectionately referred to as "Poppy" by his grandchildren and great grandchildren, was a proud veteran of...

Dec 30, 2022

Deborah Lee Johns Spargo Eddleman 68, passed away on December 30, 2022. She was the daughter of the late, Jack & Althea Johns; also preceded by her husband, James Eddleman, and a son, Jack D. Spargo. She was born September 8, 1954, in Coral Gables, Florida and she graduated from Monroe High School in 1973. No services are scheduled at...

Dec 30, 2022

Joan Catherine Sibley (Benz) passed away on December 30, 2022 at the age of 85. She was residing in Watkinsville GA. Born in Buffalo, she was the daughter of the late Elmer and Edith Benz. Joan is predeceased by her former husband Donald Sibley. She is survived by her three children: Suzanne Greer (Daniel) of Watkinsville, GA; Timothy Sibley...

Dec 29, 2022

DECEMBER 29, 2022 — Michael Frederick Zornig passed away unexpectedly twenty-seven days after his 70th birthday. Born in Kyoto, Japan, Mike was the middle child of three siblings. He was an athlete who enjoyed the outdoors, was passionate about nature, and loved to travel. A number of these influences likely led him to move to Germany and Sweden during...

Dec 29, 2022

John Postnieks, 79, of Watkinsville, died on Thursday, December 29, 2022.

Born in Riga, Latvia, John and his family spent two years in a displaced persons’ camp following World War II before emigrating to Pennsylvania when John was 4 years old. John became an American citizen at age 13 and served his country in the United States...

Dec 29, 2022

Ralph Edward Huff, 73, died December 29, 2022.

A native of Arnoldsville, GA, he was the son of the late Herschel Edgar and Sarah Dudley Huff.  Ralph served six years in the Army National Guard before graduating from Athens Technical School, he retired after thirty-nine years with Bells Food Market, Inc.

In addition to his...

Dec 29, 2022

Brenda King Isaac, 81, of Athens, GA passed away on December 29th, 2022. Her close family members were by her side. Brenda was born to Lloyd and Bertha King of Central, SC in 1941. She attended DW Daniel High school and graduated in 1959. She earned a BS degree in Biology in 1963 from Clemson University. She was one...

Dec 28, 2022

George “Buster” Nunnally, 73, of Athens, Georgia, passed away December 28, 2022 at St.

Mary’s Hospital. He was born at the same hospital to his parents, Carolyn Williams Nunnally and the late George Lamar Nunnally (Jerry) on October 27, 1949.

George graduated from Athens High School in 1967 and earned his Bachelor of Science degree ...

Dec 28, 2022

June Lenore McQuiney Brittain peacefully went to be with her Lord at 6:40 AM on Wednesday, December 28, 2022. She was born in Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio January 10, 1943. She was promoted to glory in Athens, Clarke County, Georgia. She married her soul mate on September 25, 1963. Eph 5:31.

June was a faithful member of...

Dec 28, 2022

Born Dorothy Ann Shellhorse, April 11, 1929. She was better known to all as Dottie Mom. Dottie always had an upbeat, “I can do anything attitude”. Once, in her late seventies she rolled off the hood of her truck as she cleaned windows. When asked if she had learned a lesson from that.  She said, "yes, I'll park uphill...

Dec 27, 2022

Ricardo Gabriel Guerra of Athens, GA, died peacefully at his home surrounded by his family, on Dec 27, 2022. He’d recently celebrated his 79th birthday.

Born Nov 11, 1943, in the Republic of Panama to Antonio and Victoria Guerra, Ricardo was one of 6 children, having 3 brothers and 2 sisters.  In 1977, he moved to the...

Dec 27, 2022

Clarence "Johnny" John Fleming, Jr., 81, of Winterville, passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2022.

The family will receive friends Saturday, December 31, 2022 from 10:00 am until 12:00 pm at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Arnoldsville Baptist Church, 240 Yancey Road, Arnoldsville, GA 30619.

Lord...

Dec 26, 2022

Sarah Leta Simpson, 69, of Athens, Georgia, passed away on December 26, 2022 at her home.

The youngest daughter of the late Robert Alexander and Marguerite G. Simpson, and sister of George, Sharon (Boardman), and Jackie (Booth), Sarah was born in Columbia, SC. She considered Griffin, Georgia her hometown and spent most of her life on Hilton...

Dec 26, 2022

Beverly Anne Brewer, died on Monday, December 26, 2022. Born in Athens, Georgia on January 22, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Herbert Mell Brewer and Gladys Kathleen Floyd Brewer and sister to the late Carol Kennedy. Beverly retired as the Director of the Athens Clarke County Animal Shelter. Survivors include her two children: Benjamin Allen Wheeler...

Dec 26, 2022

James “Smiley” M. Schultz, Sr., 92, died December 26, 2022.

A longtime resident of Athens, GA, Smiley was the last surviving child of the late Rev. D. M. and O’Bera Truitt Schultz. In addition to his wife of 63 years, Teressa Long Schultz, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Clarence R. Schultz, Horace Schultz, and...

Dec 25, 2022

Ronnie Douglas “Coot” Wheeler, 74, of Winterville passed away on December 25, 2022. Born on April 4, 1948, in Oconee County, Georgia, he was the son of the late James Thomas Wheeler and Alma Milligan Wheeler.

Ronnie was a veteran of the United States Army. He was employed for a number of years as a HVAC Technician...

Dec 24, 2022

Dr. Michael Lee Clutter, 63 of Athens, passed away unexpectedly on December 24. Among his many professional accomplishments, Dr. Clutter served as Dean of the University of Georgia Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources from 2007-2015.

Dr. Clutter is survived by his wife of 38 years, Catherine (Cathy) Nemetz, and their three children, Matthew, Emily, and...

Dec 24, 2022

Barbara Jean Peters Jones, 89, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, December 24, 2022.

Born in Ringgold, GA, she was predeceased by her parents, Arvel Tuck Peters and Marie Akins Peters, step-mother Crystal Peters, her grandson, Chase Jones and her husband of 52 years, Gordon Jones.  Jean attended North Georgia...

Dec 24, 2022

Charity Dooley Land, 82, of Winder passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2022 at The Landing of Winder surrounded by her husband and family.

She was born December 3, 1940, along with triplet sisters, Hope and Faith, to Ray Thomas Dooley and Ettie Mae Forsyth Dooley in Cold Springs, AL. She graduated from Tarrant City High School...

Dec 23, 2022

Gussie Mae Tate, 59 of Bogart, passed away on Dec. 23, 2022. Bom on Dec 17, 1963. She was the daughter of the late Robert and Nettie Mae Holder Tate. In addition to her parents, she was proceeded in death by her Siblings, Linda Tate and Lee Tate.

Survivors include her children Claudia of Bogart, Mario and...