OBITUARIES

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...

Dec 23, 2022

William David Volk of East Point, Florida, died on December 23, 2022 in Athens, Georgia.

David was born in Athens on February 15, 1952. His parents were Marguerite Antley and the late Frank William Volk, Jr. David graduated from Seminole High School in St. Petersburg, Florida where he played varsity football. He was a walk-on at the...

Dec 22, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Robert Charles Holmes. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Dec 22, 2022

Joan Brown Hurley, 81, wife of the late Robert P. Hurley, died on December 22, 2022. Born in Ellenville, NY, she was the daughter of the late John T. Brown and Selma S. Brown and sister to the late John Brown and Jeanette Barker.

The services are private.

Survivors include two children, Robert “Pete” (Ashli)...

Dec 21, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Louisa Taber Brailsford. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Dec 21, 2022

José Luis Montañez Villafañe of (technically) Watkinsville, GA, but really of San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico passed away on December 21, 2022. He was born to the late Andrés Montañez de la Cruz and Juana Villafañe Vazquez. He is also preceded by a sister: Rosita Montañez Villlafañe (married to Hector Gonzalez Torres) and survived by his sister Milagros Montañez Villafañe...

Dec 20, 2022

Mary Gloria (Fatty) McElroy

Colbert-Mary Gloria (Fatty) McElroy, 90, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 20, 2022.

Born on August 23, 1932, in Colbert, GA to the late John R. and Ellie Collins McElroy, she was the 10 th out of 12 children and was a twin to Robert “Humming” McElroy....

Dec 20, 2022

On Tuesday, December 20, 2022, James “Jim” William Wilson of Athens, Georgia passed away at the age of 86 years old.  He was born and raised in rural Linwood, Kansas to Harry and Opal Wilson.  He and his brother, Joe, fell in love with bluegrass music at a young age.  Music became a life-long passion that he freely shared...