Captain John A. Smith, 85, of Hull, died Friday, July 19, 2019. Born in Oconee County, he was a son of the late William Johnson Smith and Maddie Alexander Smith. John was a Veteran of the United States Army and a lifetime member and former Post Commander with VFW Post #2872. He retired from Athens-Clarke County Fire Department after 30 years. John was a Boy Scouts Scout Master and an avid fisherman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Lavon Damron Smith...

Easton Thomas Wood, of Statham, GA passed away Thursday, July 18, 2019. He is survived by his parents, Ty and Charity Wood; brothers, Trace Wood, Rilee Wood, and Jase Wood;  grandparents, Kenneth and Cherry Bishop; grandmother, Gayle Fleeman; grandfather, Stanley Wood; and great grandmother, Tiera Davis. Visitation will be Monday, July 22, 2019 from 10-12 at Poplar Springs Baptist Church. The funeral service will begin at 12. Pastor Jonathan Evans will be officiating. Lord and...

John Thomas Kraus (“Gramps”) passed away Wednesday July 17, 2019. Born in Detroit, MI, John resided in Bishop, GA with his wife Kathleen Anne Kraus. John served his country in the Air Force, and since retiring as an entrepreneur, he has constantly travelled supporting his grandkids’ athletic adventures, enjoying golf and making new friends.   John is survived by his wife, his son John Lyle Kraus (Amanda Kraus), daughter Kristine Kraus Hickson (Stephen Hickson),...

Virginia Lorraine Day Verde, 89, of Madison County, Georgia died on Tuesday July 16, 2019. Born in Chicago, Illinois on September 12, 1929, she was the daughter of the late James Edmond Day and Lauretta Cook Day.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Charles Joseph Verde, and her three siblings, Laurence Day, Joan Day Jones, and James Day. While working as a young professional in Chicago, Illinois, she met and married Charles in April 1949....

Jane West Sherrill, 81 of Crawford passed away July 16, 2019. She was the daughter of the late, Raymond & Reba West. She was preceded in death by her brother, Ray West. No services are planned at this time. Survivors include: daughter, Renata (Gary) McCann; son, Stan (Angela Martin) Dudley; two grandchildren, Leah Acree and Steven Dudley. Lord & Stephens, East, Athens, GA is in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com

Brantley Alexander, 81, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on July 15, 2019.   Born in Highpoint, NC, he was the son of the late Jerome Brantley Alexander, Sr. and Mabel Cecil Alexander.  He graduated from Athens High School and attended the University of Georgia where he was a member of the Georgia Letterman’s Club.  Mr. Alexander owned successful businesses in Athens, including Alexander Wood Products serving as president and also was president of...

Waymon Thomas Colley, 76, of Athens, died Monday, July 15, 2019. Waymon was one of seven children born to the late Otis and Ethel Colley.  In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Alexia “Angie” Colley and son, Otis Colley. He is survived by his children, Wayne Colley, Ed Colley, Michelle Colley, Ethel Petropoulos, and Dorothy Daniel, nine grandchildren, and five great grand children. Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, EAST, Athens, GA is in charge of...

Bryan K. Hammond, Jr. went home to be with his Lord and Savior Sunday, July 14, 2019. Bryan was the son of Bryan Hammond, Sr. and Nancy Kennedy both of Athens, GA. Bryan was employed with Di Dietrich Process Systems in NJ. He served 9 years with the Georgia Army National Guard at the rank of Sergeant. He was a member of Cedar Grove Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, Bryan is survived by his wife, Misty Hammond of Bowman, GA, a daughter, Taylor Hammond Godfrey (Chris) of...

The Broken Chain Little did we know that morning that God was going to call your name. In life we loved you dearly, in death we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you, you did not go alone; for part of us went with you, the day God called you home. You left us peaceful memories, your love is still our guide; and though we cannot see you, you are always at our side. Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same; but as God calls us one by one, The Chain will...