OBITUARIES

Feb 25, 2024

In Loving Memory of a Remarkable Life: Russell H. Lee (1939 - 2024) It is with profound sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Russell Howard Lee, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and distinguished community leader, on Sunday, February 25, 2024, at Piedmont Hospital in Athens, GA. Born on November 15, 1939, in Oconee County, Georgia, to Russell...

Feb 23, 2024

Evyonne Johns went to Heaven on Feb 23, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents (Marvin and Cora McElwaney), siblings (Doris Peckenpaugh and Jack McElwaney) and loving husband of 60 years, Bill Johns. Survived by her sister Shirley Nichols. Children Will and Beth Johns (wife) and David and Vickie Johns (wife), Grandchildren (Will IV, Mallory, Andrew and...

Feb 21, 2024

Isaiah Valentino Asher Nlandu, infant son of Zola and Philicia Nlandu, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2024.

In addition to his parents, Isaiah is survived by his sister, Soleil Nlandu; paternal grandparents, Nlandu Mamingi and Nsona Levo; maternal grandparents, Phillip and Carla Armbrister; aunts and uncles, Matu Nlandu-Cave, Mundayi Nlandu, Neil Armbrister, Carlissa Armbrister, Phillip Armbrister,...

Feb 21, 2024

Janice Rene Dillard Faulkner passed away peacefully and into the arms of her Heavenly Father on

February 21, 2024. She was 84 years old.

Janice was born in Oconee County, Eastville community, on November 9th, 1939, to the late Weymon and Wilda Dillard. In addition to her parents, Janice was preceded in death by her...

Feb 20, 2024

David Harold Brooks, 74, of Colbert, GA passed away on February 20, 2024, from an extended illness. Born on December 12, 1949, he was the son of the late Pete and Clara Brooks.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Brian Brooks and sister, Carol Fiala.

David loved being...

Feb 20, 2024

Cheryl Healy Ahern, 79, of Athens, passed away on February 20, 2024.

She was born in Manchester, NH and lived in Gwinnett County, GA for 40 years. She was active in youth soccer and worked at the Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta. She is survived by her husband Richard Ahern; sister Tara Healy; son Kenneth; daughters-in-law Victoria and Christine; and...

Feb 19, 2024

Paul “Cliff” Pickett, 71, of Watkinsville, Georgia, passed away on Monday, February 19, 2024 in Athens, Georgia.

Cliff was born on June 19, 1952 in Chattanooga, TN to Paul Vernon Pickett & Nadine Moore. He attended high school in Whitwell, TN, and went on to play football for University of TN Chattanooga and Middle TN State University....

Feb 19, 2024

Audrey Brown Rowden, 87, died on Monday, February 19, 2024.

Born and raised in Oconee County, Audrey was the daughter of the late Luther Fred Brown and Sybil Porter Brown. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers: Orell Brown and Eugene Brown and longtime companion, Randall Scoggins. She attended school in...

Feb 19, 2024

Joseph Jack Thomason, 93, of Ila passed away on February 19, 2024.

He was born July 8, 1930 to the late Joe E. and Laura F. Thomason. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Windfred, Caiphas and Walter; sisters, Laura and Ellen (Candy).

Funeral services will be Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at 1:00...

Feb 18, 2024

Donna Catherine Cofer, 66, of Lexington, Georgia, passed away on February 18, 2024. Born in Athens, Georgia, Donna was the daughter of Bertha Arthur Chirsty and the late, Edgar Don Christy. She was the owner and operator of Lexington Cuts and graduated from Oglethorpe County High School. Survivors in addition to her mother Bertha include one brother: Tim Christy;...

Feb 17, 2024

The Rev. Martha Josephine Fulmer Smith, 93, of Athens, Georgia, transitioned, at peace, from this realm on the afternoon of February 17, 2024, at Highland Hills Memory Care in Watkinsville, GA.

Born in Jacksonville, FL, on December 29, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Floyd Fulmer and Dorothy Baskin Fulmer and sister to the late...

Feb 17, 2024

Stephanie Joyce Crowe, 49, died Saturday, February 17th following a brave battle with cancer. Her last days were spent just the way she wanted-surrounded by the love of her family in the comfort of her home. Stephanie was born in Athens, Georgia and was the daughter of Roger Dale and Brenda Southers Smith of Arnoldsville, Georgia. In addition to...

Feb 16, 2024

Thomas Terry Yarbrough, 67, of Athens, passed away on February 16, 2024. Born on June 11, 1956, he was the son of the late, Margaret Sue Witcher Yarbrough and James Thomas “Tommy” Yarbrough. Terry is also preceded in death by his sister, Peggy Yarbrough Lowe, his brother-in-law, Bob Lowe, his nephew, Robert Lowe and other family members.

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Feb 15, 2024



Rita Finger Salisbury a native of Athens Georgia died peacefully on February 15th at home in Bluefield WV after a long illness surrounded by her dogs with Santa the yorkie laying on her chest.

She had a youthful spirit, a joy of living, and was quick to laugh. She was a lifelong diehard UGA...

Feb 15, 2024

Ethel Virginia Wilson, 85, of Arnoldsville, passed away on February 15, 2024. Born on April 8, 1938, she was the daughter of the late James Grady Smith and Evie Carter Smith.

Ethel was a strong woman who loved Jesus and her family deeply. She was a member of Collier Baptist Church. She enjoyed many things such as...

Feb 15, 2024

Tony Lamar Bell, 67, of Comer, died on Thursday, February 15, 2024. A lifelong resident of Oglethorpe County, Tony was the son of Sidney Ralph Bell and Shirley Booth Bell. He worked mainly as a truck driver for Boswell Oil Company. He was a member of Collier Baptist Church. In his younger days, he loved cars and drag racing,...

Feb 15, 2024

Laura Eddilyn “Tootie” Fournier of Crawford, GA passed away peacefully Thursday, February 15, 2024 after a brief illness.

Born in Mississippi, Laura was the daughter of the late Charlie and Virgnia Barnett. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Fournier, and her daughter, Louise Anderson.

She leaves behind her daughters Lynn Watson, Ann...

Feb 13, 2024

Charles “Chuck” Lester Marsh, 76, died February 9, 2024.

Born May 28, 1947, Chuck was the son of the late Charles Albert and Carrie Alice Wheeler Marsh. Chuck was a twenty-two-year veteran of the United States Army Reserves in the supply depot, retiring as a sergeant major from the Department of Defense. Chuck was successful in the...

Feb 11, 2024

Mary Bryant Cofer, 82, wife of 62 years to the late James Samuel Cofer, Sr., died on Sunday, February 11, 2024. Born in Madison County, and a graduate of Madison County High School, she was the daughter of the late David H. Bryant, Sr. and Sarah Jane Lord Bryant. Mary had worked for the Dana Corporation and Smith, Boley,...

Feb 11, 2024

Mary Sue Pruitt Crowley passed away February 11th at 88 years old. Born February 12th, 1935, in Bartow, GA to Johnnie Morgan Forehand and Emel Hale Forehand.

In 1943, Sue moved to Watkinsville, Ga when her mother received a teaching job. She had many wonderful memories growing up in a small town where everyone knew each other....