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Charlotte Beasley Northrop, Athens, GA, 85 years old, passed away on March 21, 2023 from Alzheimer’s disease. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, daughter and friend to many. She was a strong Christian woman who truly gave unconditional love to all.
Charlotte was born in Petersburg, Tennessee on June 12, 1937 to Foster Farris Beasley and Frances Sadie Rice Beasley. She graduated from West End High School in Nashville, TN and attended...
Charlotte Beasley Northrop, Athens, GA, 85 years old, passed away on March 21, 2023 from Alzheimer’s disease. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother,...
Timothy "Weasel" Faust Crawford
Timothy Stockton “Weasel” Faust, 64, died March 20, 2023.
A native of Warner Robins, GA, he was a son of the late Julia Stockton Turner and John T. Faust, Jr. and the grandson of Addie Noell and John T. Faust, Sr. and J.W. and Clyde Stockton. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Jeannine and three infant sons.
Timothy was a graduate of Oglethorpe County High School and a veteran of the United States Navy. He worked as a law enforcement officer at the North Charleston...
Timothy Stockton “Weasel” Faust, 64, died March 20, 2023.
A native of Warner Robins, GA, he was a son of the late Julia Stockton Turner and John T. Faust, Jr. and the grandson of...
Nan Holloman Athens
Nan S. Holloman, 99, died March 19, 2023.
A native of Cornelia, GA, Mrs. Holloman was a daughter of the late Jesse Alexander and Maxine Tribble Stevens and the widow of Alva Lee “Bobo” Holloman. She lived in the Athens area since 1964 and retired from the Navy School of Athens after twenty-six and a half years. She was a member of Mars Hill Baptist Church since 1970. Nan was the oldest member of the church and founded the SPIRIT Sunday School Class and taught it for many...
Nan S. Holloman, 99, died March 19, 2023.
A native of Cornelia, GA, Mrs. Holloman was a daughter of the late Jesse Alexander and Maxine Tribble Stevens and the widow of Alva Lee...
Patsy Appleby Athens, GA
Patsy Carol Gable Appleby, 63 of Athens, passed away on March 18, 2023. She was the daughter of the late, John Henry & Pearl Lillian Gable; was preceded in death by her husband, Royce Appleby, Jr., and also preceded in death by a sister, Thelma Jean Ricks; brothers, Donnie Gable and J.B. Mayo.
She was a lifelong servant to our lord and savior, loved her grand dog Ace and her cat Sparkle, was a woman who walked by faith, loved her family, and was always full of love and life.
Funeral...
Patsy Carol Gable Appleby, 63 of Athens, passed away on March 18, 2023. She was the daughter of the late, John Henry & Pearl Lillian Gable; was preceded in death by her husband, Royce Appleby,...
Kenneth Johnson Bishop, Georgia
Kenneth Alan Johnson, 72, of Bishop, passed away on March 17, 2023. Born on October 15, 1950, he was the son of the late Ralph Johnson and Mary Morgan Johnson.
Ken was a calm, quiet natured man. He was kind and caring, and if you were in need of help, he would always try to do what he could. He loved to be outside, with the sun warming his skin and his heart. He enjoyed spending time on his front porch, with a honey bun and a Coca-Cola in hand, watching the squirrels, foxes, and his...
Kenneth Alan Johnson, 72, of Bishop, passed away on March 17, 2023. Born on October 15, 1950, he was the son of the late Ralph Johnson and Mary Morgan Johnson.
Ken was a calm, quiet natured man....
James Elkins, Jr. Watkinsville, GA
James Christopher Elkins Jr., Jim to family and friends, departed his earthly home on March 16th, 2023 at the age of 69.
Jim was born in May 1953 to James and Mary (Sue) Elkins in Waco, TX, joining sisters Wanda and Janet. His father’s work with the United States Air Force eventually brought the family to Warner Robins, GA.
After attaining his college Specialist degree, Jim spent his career as a school psychologist, working to mentor and assist children in the Houston County School...
James Christopher Elkins Jr., Jim to family and friends, departed his earthly home on March 16th, 2023 at the age of 69.
Jim was born in May 1953 to James and Mary (Sue) Elkins in Waco, TX,...
Elaine Lundy Farmington
Elaine Ivie Lundy, 77, of Farmington, GA went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 16, 2023.
A native and lifelong resident of Oconee County, she was the daughter of the late Alvin Thurman and Pauline Pritchett Ivie.
Elaine was a faithful follower of Jesus Christ and was the oldest active member of Freeman Creek Baptist Church, where she played piano for over 60 years. She retired from Bell South in 1998 after over 35 years of service. She never met a stranger and was well known and...
Elaine Ivie Lundy, 77, of Farmington, GA went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 16, 2023.
A native and lifelong resident of Oconee County, she was the daughter of the late Alvin Thurman and...
Geraldine Mathis Athens, GA
Geraldine L. Mathis, 95 of Athens, passed away on March 16, 2023. She was the daughter of the late, Hugh F. & Lelia C. Lyle; also preceded by a husband, John I. Mathis; sister, Mary H. Lyle; and a brother, Herman O. Lyle; grandchildren, Calvin and Tristian Scott. Mrs. Mathis was retired from General Times.
The funeral service is Sunday, March 19, 2023, at 2:00 PM at Lord & Stephens Funeral Homes, West Chapel. The family will visit prior to the service from 12:00 pm to service time....
Geraldine L. Mathis, 95 of Athens, passed away on March 16, 2023. She was the daughter of the late, Hugh F. & Lelia C. Lyle; also preceded by a husband, John I. Mathis; sister, Mary H. Lyle;...
Russell Coile Crawford, GA
Russell Alan Coile, 47, husband of Megan Nicole Coile, died March 15, 2023.
Born in Athens, GA, he was the son of Ricky Coile and Debra R. Horton. He was preceded in death by his grandson Easton Alan Coile. Russell was a framer and trim carpenter and was employed by Southern Saw Dust. He was a true outdoorsman that enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and spending time on the lake with his family. Most of all he loved being a father to his three girls.
In addition to his wife Megan, he...
Russell Alan Coile, 47, husband of Megan Nicole Coile, died March 15, 2023.
Born in Athens, GA, he was the son of Ricky Coile and Debra R. Horton. He was preceded in death by his grandson Easton...
Tina Noland Danielsville, GA
Tina Noland, 58, of Danielsville, GA, passed away at home surrounded by loved ones on March 13, 2023 after a short battle with lung cancer.
Born in Gainesville in 1964, Tina was just 2 years old when she was adopted by her mother and father Inez and Rev. James Wilhelm Jr. She came to know Christ as her Lord and Savior and followed in baptism at a early age. She went on to graduate from Athens Christian School in 1983 and obtained her Medical Assistant Certification many years...
Tina Noland, 58, of Danielsville, GA, passed away at home surrounded by loved ones on March 13, 2023 after a short battle with lung cancer.
Born in Gainesville in 1964, Tina was just 2...
Waymon "Wally" Ash Bishop, GA
Waymon L. “Wally” Ash, 75, husband of 52 years to Betty Sue Page Ash, died on Monday, March 13, 2023.
Born in Athens, he was the son of the late Woodrow Wilson Ash and Hazel Juanita Elder Ash. Wally graduated from Oconee County High School in 1966 and received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Georgia in 1971. He was the owner and operator of Ash Plumbing and member of Prince Avenue Baptist Church where he served as a deacon and was a longtime worker...
Waymon L. “Wally” Ash, 75, husband of 52 years to Betty Sue Page Ash, died on Monday, March 13, 2023.
Born in Athens, he was the son of the late Woodrow Wilson Ash and Hazel Juanita...
Ruby Harper Watkinsville, Georgia
Ruby Lee Harper, 95, of Watkinsville, passed away on March 13, 2023. Born on August 9, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Jennie Martin.
Ruby loved her family and dedicated her life to raising her children.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her children, Grady Harper, Betty May, Diane Allen, Shirley Burns; grandchildren, Jennifer Chambers, Jennie Wages; Siblings Larenzo & Lawrence Martin, Sarah Martin, James Martin,...
Ruby Lee Harper, 95, of Watkinsville, passed away on March 13, 2023. Born on August 9, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Jennie Martin.
Ruby loved her family and dedicated...
Leonard Elliot Templeton died peacefully at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital on Sunday, March 12 after a brief illness. He was 78 years old.
Born to the late William and Virginia Templeton, Leonard was raised in Mathews, GA. He attended Wrens High School, Middle Georgia College and graduated from The University of Georgia Pharmacy School. He worked as a pharmacist as well as a sales representative for Eli Lilly Pharmaceutical Company for 27 years. After his...
Leonard Elliot Templeton died peacefully at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital on Sunday, March 12 after a brief illness. He was 78 years old.
Born to the late William and Virginia...
Vicki Anderson Arnoldsville, GA
Vicki Lee Carnes Anderson 58 of Arnoldsville, passed away on March 12, 2023. She was the daughter of the late, Don Carnes. She was the most caring soul you could know, always thinking of others before herself. She was an angel on earth and is in heaven. We will all surely miss you.
Funeral services are Thursday, March 16, 2023, at 2:00 PM at Lord & Stephens, East Chapel with Rev. Randy Crowe officiating. The family will visit prior to the service from 1:00 PM to service time. The...
Vicki Lee Carnes Anderson 58 of Arnoldsville, passed away on March 12, 2023. She was the daughter of the late, Don Carnes. She was the most caring soul you could know, always thinking of others...
Charles "Charlie" Whitehead Statham, Georgia
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of “Charlie” Charles H. Whitehead, 88, of Bogart, GA passed away on March 12, 2023, after a battle with colon cancer.
He was the son of the late Bill and Kathleen Whitehead. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 62 years, Jo Whitehead and brother, William “W. R.” Whitehead.
Charlie is survived by his children David Whitehead and Annette (Calvin) Loggins and his beloved grandson...
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of “Charlie” Charles H. Whitehead, 88, of Bogart, GA passed away on March 12, 2023, after a battle with colon cancer.
He was the...
Douglas Tatum Arnoldsville
Douglas (‘Doug’) Ray Tatum, 79, of Athens, passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2023.
Doug was a dedicated husband, father, son, and grandfather. He was a Navy veteran, having served abroad in South America, Europe, and at Sea. After serving in the Navy, Doug worked in the insurance business for over 50 years, primarily with AIG, American General, and Delta Life Insurance Company. He was a proud Jefferson High School graduate and an avid fan of the Georgia Tech Yellow...
Douglas (‘Doug’) Ray Tatum, 79, of Athens, passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2023.
Doug was a dedicated husband, father, son, and grandfather. He was a Navy veteran, having...
Faye Fleming Athens
Faye Beck Fleming, 58, of Athens, GA died on March 11, 2023 after a long illness.
Faye was born in Decatur, GA on May 3, 1964. She lived most of her life in GA. Faye went back to school in her late 40's and graduated summa cum laude with a double major in psychology and mental health counseling.
Faye was, by nature, a helper. She helped and inspired many friends in need. After graduation, Faye worked at UGA in the Disability Resource Center. She loved her students and helping them was a...
Faye Beck Fleming, 58, of Athens, GA died on March 11, 2023 after a long illness.
Faye was born in Decatur, GA on May 3, 1964. She lived most of her life in GA. Faye went back to school in her...
Margaret Sullivan Arnoldsville
Margaret Ellen Sarosdy Sullivan, “Maggie”, age 64, passed away on March 11, 2023 at home in Oglethorpe County, Georgia.
She was the wife of Albert C. Sullivan, Jr. They shared 28 years together. Born March 8, 1959, in Carmel, California, she was the daughter of Rear Admiral Louis Robert Sarosdy and Mary Francis Pryor Sarosdy. She graduated in 1981 with a degree in education from Florida State University. For 18 years, she was the owner and operator of Maggie~Nificent Gardens, a...
Margaret Ellen Sarosdy Sullivan, “Maggie”, age 64, passed away on March 11, 2023 at home in Oglethorpe County, Georgia.
She was the wife of Albert C. Sullivan, Jr. They shared 28...
Troy Chandler Danielsville
Troy Dennis Chandler of Danielsville entered into his heavenly home on Friday, March 10, 2023. He was surrounded by loved ones at his passing. He was 84 years old.
Troy was born September 9, 1938 to George Raymond Chandler and Mary Jeannette Adams Chandler. He was a graduate of Madison County High School. Upon high school graduation, he worked at Southeastern Rubber Company, Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line and Eli Whit Company all the while he was pursuing his true passion...
Troy Dennis Chandler of Danielsville entered into his heavenly home on Friday, March 10, 2023. He was surrounded by loved ones at his passing. He was 84 years old.
Troy was...
Ronald Swann Watkinsville
Ronald Andre Swann, 70, of Watkinsville, died on March 10, 2023.
Born in Cartersville, GA to the late Robert Kenzel Swann and Johnette Gunnells Swann, Ronald had lived in Oconee County since 2018. He was an active member of Prince Avenue Baptist Church. Ronald enjoyed sports, especially baseball and hunting, which brought him together with his number one priority, his family. He was a true family man who especially cherished his grandchildren.
Ronald is survived by his wife of 52 years,...
Ronald Andre Swann, 70, of Watkinsville, died on March 10, 2023.
Born in Cartersville, GA to the late Robert Kenzel Swann and Johnette Gunnells Swann, Ronald had lived in Oconee County since...
Charles Bass Martin
On Thursday, March 9th Charles “Charlie” Raymond Bass (83), a good and faithful servant, went home to be with the King.
A proud US Army veteran, and husband of 61 years to Bettie Marie Bass (Greer), Charlie was a lover of many things in his life. He loved his children and grandchildren: Donita McCormick (Summer and Alex), Randy Bass (Justin, Audra and Kayla), Chris Bass (Isaiah and Ethan) and Eva Bishop (Colton and Campden); his great-grandchildren: Casey Marie, Burton, Abagail,...
On Thursday, March 9th Charles “Charlie” Raymond Bass (83), a good and faithful servant, went home to be with the King.
A proud US Army veteran, and husband of 61 years to Bettie...
Michael Manley, Sr. Athens
Michael Wayne Manley, Sr., 65, of Athens, died on Wednesday, March 8, 2023.
Born in Greenville, SC to the late John Austin Manley and Willie Sue Roling Manley, Michael grew up and spent most of his life in the Athens area. He served his country in the U.S. Army and then his community through service in the Athens-Clarke County Fire Department, from which he retired. He also worked at Dixie Painting. Michael enjoyed hunting, fishing, and loved all sports from golf to NASCAR. He may have been...
Michael Wayne Manley, Sr., 65, of Athens, died on Wednesday, March 8, 2023.
Born in Greenville, SC to the late John Austin Manley and Willie Sue Roling Manley, Michael grew up and spent most of...
Michael Allgood Danielsville
Mr. Michael (Mike) W. Allgood, 65, of Danielsville, GA passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 8, 2023. He was preceded in death by his father, William Fillmore Allgood and his mother, Marjorie Webb Allgood.
Mike is survived by his wife of 46 years, Jerrie, his children Elaine Kruse (Mike) of Mt. Pleasant, SC and Jason Allgood of Danielsville, GA, and his granddaughters Carson and Emily Kruse of Mt. Pleasant, SC. In addition, he is survived by his siblings Rose West (Bill) of...
Mr. Michael (Mike) W. Allgood, 65, of Danielsville, GA passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 8, 2023. He was preceded in death by his father, William Fillmore Allgood and his mother,...
Shirley Smith Lithonia, Georgia
Shirley J. Smith, 78, of Lithonia, passed away on March 8, 2023, at Decatur Emory Hospital. She was born on March 23, 1944 in Athens, GA.
Shirley was preceded in death by her daughter, T. Michele; parents, Roberta C. Williams and Young M. “Dad” Williams; brother, Joe Boyd Williams.
She is survived by her husband Ken Smith of 61 years; son, Kevin Smith of Lithonia, GA; daughter, Kim Smith (Gary Thompson) of Colbert, GA; sister, Patricia Williams.
A celebration of life will be...
Shirley J. Smith, 78, of Lithonia, passed away on March 8, 2023, at Decatur Emory Hospital. She was born on March 23, 1944 in Athens, GA.
Shirley was preceded in death by her daughter, T....
Mary Moore Athens
Mary Moore, of Athens, Georgia, entered eternal rest on March 8, 2023. Born on December 28, 1926, she spent her formative years on her father's farm before moving with the family to Atlanta, Georgia. She graduated from Girls' High in 1945 before attending Georgia State College. When she was a high school senior, she met her future husband and great love of her life, Dr. Robert Bird Moore of Madison and Athens. They were married in 1946 and settled in Athens where...
Mary Moore, of Athens, Georgia, entered eternal rest on March 8, 2023. Born on December 28, 1926, she spent her formative years on her father's farm before moving with the family...
Lloyd McKee, Jr. Colbert
Lloyd James McKee, Jr., lovingly known as Jim, Jimbo, or Bone, 60, of Colbert, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 7, 2023.
Born in Connecticut, he was a son of the late Lloyd James McKee, Sr. and Maureen Mae Farley McKee. Bone enjoyed fishing, spending time on his Harley Davidson motorcycle and most importantly, he thrived on time spent with his grandchildren. He was a dedicated brother, father, grandfather, and friend. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his...
Lloyd James McKee, Jr., lovingly known as Jim, Jimbo, or Bone, 60, of Colbert, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 7, 2023.
Born in Connecticut, he was a son of the late Lloyd James McKee,...
Lamar Griffith, Jr. Comer
Lamar Carroll Griffith, Jr., 61, passed away on March 7, 2023, in Comer, Georgia.
Junior was born in Athens to Lamar Carroll Griffith, Sr. and Margaret (Aycock) Griffith on September 14, 1961. Junior was a special soul who loved music - especially Gospel - and greeting all the staff and visitors to Comer Health & Rehabilitation, where he resided for several years. His fellow residents will miss his resounding calls of "BINGO" on game nights. After a lifetime of limitations,...
Lamar Carroll Griffith, Jr., 61, passed away on March 7, 2023, in Comer, Georgia.
Junior was born in Athens to Lamar Carroll Griffith, Sr. and Margaret (Aycock) Griffith on September 14, 1961....
Johnnie "Bryson" Tanner, Jr. Athens
At the age of 87, Johnnie Bryson Tanner Jr. died on March 6, 2023. A lifelong resident of Athens, he was born on June 17, 1935, to Johnnie Bryson Tanner Sr. and Walterette Arwood Tanner. He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years JoNan Ritchie Tanner. He was educated in the Athens City Schools, graduating from Athens High School. He attended the University of Georgia, majoring in Business Administration, and was a member of Delta Tau Delta Fraternity, serving as...
At the age of 87, Johnnie Bryson Tanner Jr. died on March 6, 2023. A lifelong resident of Athens, he was born on June 17, 1935, to Johnnie Bryson Tanner Sr. and Walterette Arwood...
James "Jim" Reaves Watkinsville
James (Jim) Cole Reaves of Watkinsville, GA lost his hard fought 15 year battle with multiple cancers and went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 5,2023.
Jim retired from McKinney’s Inc. of Atlanta, GA in 2007 after 28 years of devoted service. In recent years, he loved spending time with his beloved wife of 53 years Martha, his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was a devoted family man who prior to his diagnosis enjoyed coaching...
James (Jim) Cole Reaves of Watkinsville, GA lost his hard fought 15 year battle with multiple cancers and went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 5,2023.
Jim retired from...
Michael Garrish Hull, GA
Michael Larry Garrish, 61, of Hull, Georgia, passed away on March 5, 2023. Born on March 1, 1962, he was the son of Lenora Johnson Craft and the late Johnny Larry Garrish. He was preceded in death by his father, and sister, Lisa Kay Garrish.
Michael was born in Ft. Benning, Georgia and raised in Habersham County, Georgia. He was a sales manager at Nakanishi Manufacturing Corporation for twenty years. He was a United States Army veteran and a Freemason. His wit and humor made it...
Michael Larry Garrish, 61, of Hull, Georgia, passed away on March 5, 2023. Born on March 1, 1962, he was the son of Lenora Johnson Craft and the late Johnny Larry Garrish. He was preceded in...
Jimmy Avants Athens, Georgia
Jimmy K. Avants, 86, of Athens passed away on March 5, 2023. Born in Little Rock Arkansas in 1936, he was the son of the late William Arthur Avants and Julia Warren Kay Avants.
Jimmy was a member of Mars Hill Baptist Church. He enjoyed watching Georgia football and basketball games, was a Rotarian in Oconee County for many years and was a member of The Breakfast Club.
In 1962, Jimmy and Rosie moved their two young boys from Little Rock to begin his career with the United States Department...
Jimmy K. Avants, 86, of Athens passed away on March 5, 2023. Born in Little Rock Arkansas in 1936, he was the son of the late William Arthur Avants and Julia Warren Kay Avants.
Jimmy was a member...
Howard Jones Athens, GA
Theodore Howard Jones died peacefully on March 4, 2023, in Athens, Georgia. A resident of Carrollton, Georgia for fifty years until 2021, Howard was the husband of Lois Jones, the father of three children and grandfather of five, a dentist and leader in his profession, an active member of his church, an avid gardener and a competitor in every sport he played.
Howard’s life began in Tallassee, Alabama on November 13, 1942, as the first child and only son of Theodore and Flora Jean...
Theodore Howard Jones died peacefully on March 4, 2023, in Athens, Georgia. A resident of Carrollton, Georgia for fifty years until 2021, Howard was the husband of Lois Jones, the father of three...
Carlene Clements Comer, GA
Carlene W. Clements, 77 of Comer, GA, passed away on March 4, 2023. She was the daughter of the late James Hoyt & Kathleen Wilson; also preceded by her husband of 45 years, Bobby Ray Clements; and sister, Shirley Ann Perry. She was a longtime member of Meadow Baptist Church where she was active in the Joy Group.
Survivors are daughter, Carla (Marc) Patterson; son, Cory (Tracy) Clements; and daughter, Christa (Lewis) Burdette; brother, Altrin (Janice) Wilson; grandchildren, James Ray...
Carlene W. Clements, 77 of Comer, GA, passed away on March 4, 2023. She was the daughter of the late James Hoyt & Kathleen Wilson; also preceded by her husband of 45 years, Bobby Ray Clements;...
Captain Hugh Ridgway, Jr Athens, GA
Hugh Davis Ridgway, Jr., 87, of Athens, GA passed away peacefully at his home on March 3, 2023. He was the son of Hugh Davis Ridgway Sr. and Polly L. Ridgway. He was also preceded in death by his sister Marianne R. Griffith (Powell). Captain Ridgway is survived by his wife Lois Pszwaro and his three children Hugh Davis Ridgway III (Sara Ann) of Statesboro, Georgia, William Madison Ridgway of Eatonton, Georgia, and Emily Pamela Ridgway of Wayne, Pennsylvania. Other surviving relatives include...
Hugh Davis Ridgway, Jr., 87, of Athens, GA passed away peacefully at his home on March 3, 2023. He was the son of Hugh Davis Ridgway Sr. and Polly L. Ridgway. He was also preceded in death by his...
Consuelo Hooper Watkinsville, Georgia
Consuelo Antonio Hooper, 89, of Watkinsville passed away on March 1, 2023. She was born in the Philippines on December 16, 1933 to the late Maria Serafica Antonio and Anecito Antonio.
Consuelo spent many years living in Watkinsville, Georgia and was well known for selling egg rolls at the local Fall Festival. She was feisty and expressive and loved quilting, cooking and gardening, having a particular fondness for flowers. She would always put others first and would sacrificed a lot for...
Consuelo Antonio Hooper, 89, of Watkinsville passed away on March 1, 2023. She was born in the Philippines on December 16, 1933 to the late Maria Serafica Antonio and Anecito Antonio.
Consuelo...
Myra Nell Dickens, 71, was born on December 1, 1951 to the late William F. “Bill” Whitehead and Edith Peck Whitehead. Myra was a lifelong resident of Oconee County and Farmington, Georgia. She died at home surrounded by her family on March 1, 2023.
Myra is survived by her husband of 51 years, Jimmy Roland Dickens, her sons: Heath Roland (Michelle) Dickens and Andrew William Dickens; brother: Byron (Barbara) Whitehead; grandchildren: Kaleb and Jace Dickens and one...
Myra Nell Dickens, 71, was born on December 1, 1951 to the late William F. “Bill” Whitehead and Edith Peck Whitehead. Myra was a lifelong resident of Oconee County and...
Vivian Abernethy Watkinsville, GA
Vivian Furr Abernethy, 95, died on March 1, 2023. Born in Newton, North Carolina on July 29, 1927, she was the daughter of the late William Robert Furr and Edna Little Furr and sister to the late Robert Furr, Jr., Lowen Furr, Cyril Furr, Gibretta McGee and Juanita Robinson. Mrs. Abernethy worked for Owens United Insurance for 28 yrs.as an office manager. She later was a house mother at Nazerath Children’s Home and after that she was certified nurses aid for DSS. Survivors include...
Vivian Furr Abernethy, 95, died on March 1, 2023. Born in Newton, North Carolina on July 29, 1927, she was the daughter of the late William Robert Furr and Edna Little Furr and sister to the late...
Carolyn Dutton Carnesville
Carolyn Faye Dutton 76 of Carnesville, GA passed away on February 28, 2023. She was the daughter of the late, Troy & Cora Cowart; she was also preceded in death by her husband, David Lee Dutton; also her son, Chuck Lamar Boswell; daughter, Rachelle Leigh Boswell; a sister, Janie Marie Huff.
Funeral services are Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at 2:00 PM at Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville Chapel with nephew, Clay Huff officiating. The family will visit at the funeral home Tuesday,...
Carolyn Faye Dutton 76 of Carnesville, GA passed away on February 28, 2023. She was the daughter of the late, Troy & Cora Cowart; she was also preceded in death by her husband, David Lee...
Regis Bond Watkinsville, GA
Regis Thomas Bond, 31, died on Tuesday, February 28, 2023.
Born in Athens, GA, on July 6, 1991, he was the son of Tammy and Wade Peters and Gary and Jeneine Bond. Regis attended Westminster Christian Academy and Athens Tech. He was the Ranch Foreman for Brad and Vanessa Akins on their family farm. He was preceded in death by his sister: Ashley Michelle Bond; maternal grandmother: Jean Marshall; paternal grandfather: Floyd Thomas Bond; paternal grandmother: Zelma Mattox and aunts: Rita...
Regis Thomas Bond, 31, died on Tuesday, February 28, 2023.
Born in Athens, GA, on July 6, 1991, he was the son of Tammy and Wade Peters and Gary and Jeneine Bond. Regis attended Westminster...
Charles “Chuck” Roscoe Woolery, III, 82, of Athens, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ February 27, 2023.
Born in Jacksonville, FL, he was the son of the late Charles Roscoe Woolery, Jr. and Ella Mae Scott. A resident of Athens since 1971. Chuck was one of the first to become a licensed electrician in Georgia. He was founder of Woolery and Associates Electrical Contractors. He and his late wife, Joyce Woolery (2019), were charter members of Cleveland...
Charles “Chuck” Roscoe Woolery, III, 82, of Athens, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ February 27, 2023.
Born in Jacksonville, FL, he was the son of the late...
Nella Jo McDaris Bogart
Nella Jo Nash McDaris, daughter of the late DeWitt Nash and Inez Thigpen Nash, passed away February 26, 2023, surrounded by her family.
Jo was predeceased by her devoted husband, James A. McDaris, Sr. She is survived by her daughter Sharon Stephens (Tom); sons: James A. McDaris, Jr. (Pam), John D. McDaris, Sr. (Ellen); grandchildren Brian Tuck (Adrea), Tiffany Tuck (Joel Lerner), John D. McDaris, Jr., Jared McDaris; great-grandchildren Amber Tuck, Jacob Tuck, Adam Tuck; sister Rosalind...
Nella Jo Nash McDaris, daughter of the late DeWitt Nash and Inez Thigpen Nash, passed away February 26, 2023, surrounded by her family.
Jo was predeceased by her devoted husband, James A....
George Krasle Atlanta, GA
George Edward Krasle, born 9/18/1929, age 93, passed away on 2/26/2023. Son of George C. and Pauline Krasle of Irvington, N.J., he served in the Third Army Counterintelligence Corps and was a founder of the Underwater Society of America with Jacques Cousteau and Sir. Arthur C. Clarke.
He started the first Dive Shop in the State of Georgia, and was the first YMCA SCUBA Instructor, was famously married underwater at the Heart of Atlanta Hotel in 1961 (A.J.C. front page 5/16/1961), pioneered...
George Edward Krasle, born 9/18/1929, age 93, passed away on 2/26/2023. Son of George C. and Pauline Krasle of Irvington, N.J., he served in the Third Army Counterintelligence Corps and was a...
Ophelia Galloway Nicholson
Ophelia Janes Galloway, 81, of Sanford Community in Madison County, went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, February 25, 2023.
Born on February 4, 1942 in Bishop, Georgia, Ophelia was the daughter of the late William F. Janes and Lula Mills Janes.
Ophelia was preceded in death by her husband, Edwin “Eddie” Ray Galloway, Sr. and her daughter, Laura Galloway Kump.
Ophelia is survived by her sister, Mary Janes Stamey; her son, Rev. Edwin “Ray” Galloway, Jr....
Ophelia Janes Galloway, 81, of Sanford Community in Madison County, went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, February 25, 2023.
Born on February 4, 1942 in Bishop, Georgia, Ophelia was the...
Laura Kump Comer
Laura Ann Galloway Kump, 61, of Comer, went to her Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 25, 2023.
Born on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, 1961, in Athens, GA, to the late Edwin “Eddie” Ray Galloway and Lula Ophelia Janes Galloway. Laura grew up in the Sanford community of Madison County and attended school in Ila, then Danielsville, where she was a 1979 graduate of MCHS. She received an associates degree in Nursing from Macon College in...
Laura Ann Galloway Kump, 61, of Comer, went to her Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 25, 2023.
Born on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, 1961, in Athens, GA, to the late...
Audrey Thompson Carlton
Audrey Harrison Thompson, 90, of Carlton, died on Friday, February 24, 2023.
She was born in Athens, GA on February 20, 1933 to the late William Howard Harrison and Mattie Lou Burroughs Harrison. Audrey was married to William Guy Thompson, Jr., who preceded her in death in 2020. As a young woman, Audrey enjoyed playing ball and bowling. She was a member of Carlton Baptist Church and loved her Bible. She also enjoyed playing piano and sewing. She was an excellent cook and loving mother, a...
Audrey Harrison Thompson, 90, of Carlton, died on Friday, February 24, 2023.
She was born in Athens, GA on February 20, 1933 to the late William Howard Harrison and Mattie Lou Burroughs Harrison....
Betty Hodges Hull
Betty Adams Hodges, 93, of Hull, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2023.
A lifelong resident of Madison County, she was a daughter of the late Dewitt Adams and Ouida Hill Adams. Mrs. Hodges was a longtime member of Gordon’s Chapel United Methodist Church. She will be remembered for her sweet spirit and sharp wit. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Hubert Carey and her second husband, Dick Hodges; siblings, Jane Hanley, Jackie Hendrix and...
Betty Adams Hodges, 93, of Hull, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2023.
A lifelong resident of Madison County, she was a daughter of the late Dewitt Adams and Ouida Hill Adams. Mrs. Hodges...
Wiley "Herb" Morrison, III Athens
A memorial service for Herb will be scheduled at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to French Bulldog Village, PO Box 719, Conshohocken, PA 19428.
Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, EAST, Athens, GA, is in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com
A memorial service for Herb will be scheduled at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to French Bulldog Village, PO Box 719, Conshohocken, PA 19428.
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Royce Veronica Kinard Malik, 79, died on Thursday, February 23, 2023. Born in El Dorado, Arkansas, she was the daughter of the late Roy H. Kinard and Alta Dixon Kinard and sister to the late Aleta Cawthon. Royce had worked with Heat Craft for 35 years until her health no longer allowed. Survivors include her son and daughter in law: Steve and Amy Malik of Toccoa, GA; grandchildren: Kristine Malik, Tanner Grant, William Cronic and John Cronic; and niece and nephew: Erin Nickerson and...
Royce Veronica Kinard Malik, 79, died on Thursday, February 23, 2023. Born in El Dorado, Arkansas, she was the daughter of the late Roy H. Kinard and Alta Dixon Kinard and sister to the late Aleta...
Margaret "Maggie" Vogt Athens, GA
Margaret “Maggie” Ann Tator Vogt, 81, died February 23, 2023 in the company of her loving and devoted husband of 59 years, James W. “Jim” Vogt. Born in Poughkeepsie, NY on November 28, 1941, she was the daughter of the late William E. Tator and the late Margaret M. Tator.
Maggie graduated from Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School in Hyde Park, NY in 1959, where she was a cheerleader, member of the National Thespian Society and the National Poet’s...
Margaret “Maggie” Ann Tator Vogt, 81, died February 23, 2023 in the company of her loving and devoted husband of 59 years, James W. “Jim” Vogt. Born in Poughkeepsie, NY on...
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