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Kaleb Howington Winterville, Georgia
Kaleb Trandum Howington, October 13, 2006 – January 31, 2023, Age 16
Kaleb gained his wings today. Kaleb was 16 years old and lived in Winterville Georgia. He has been battling cancer for more than 3 years. Before getting sick, Kaleb attended Oglethorpe County schools and enjoyed being a part of the FFA program there. Kaleb loved the outdoors. He loved riding dirt bikes and four wheelers. He loved working on engines and driving his Ranger...
Kaleb Trandum Howington, October 13, 2006 – January 31, 2023, Age 16
Kaleb gained his wings today. Kaleb was 16 years old and lived in Winterville Georgia. He has been...
Freddie Bell Comer
Freddie Leonard Bell, cherished father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away on Monday, January 30, 2023 at the age of 91.
Born in Tennessee, he was a son of the late Elmer J. Bell and Pauline Geer Bell. Mr. Bell was a Veteran of the United States Air Force. He was a welder with more than 70 years of experience and he owned and operated Bell Welding in Comer. Mr. Bell enjoyed fishing and was an avid fan of the Atlanta Braves. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...
Freddie Leonard Bell, cherished father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away on Monday, January 30, 2023 at the age of 91.
Born in Tennessee, he was a son of the late Elmer J. Bell and...
Anne Asbury Athens
Full obituary details for Mrs. Asbury will be announced.
Full obituary details for Mrs. Asbury will be announced.
Beverly Jensen Hull
Beverly Mae Jensen, 83, of Hull, died on Saturday, January 28, 2023.
She was born in Omaha, Nebraska to the late Jesse Clarence Phillips and Gladys Mildred Turner Phillips.
Bev and her family lived in multiple states, including Georgia, before finally calling the Athens area home in 2007. She worked as a dance instructor, but Bev was a born performer. She loved everything about dance, music, and singing, and especially enjoyed throwing parties at which she sang and danced for her guests....
Beverly Mae Jensen, 83, of Hull, died on Saturday, January 28, 2023.
She was born in Omaha, Nebraska to the late Jesse Clarence Phillips and Gladys Mildred Turner Phillips.
Bev and her family...
Richard Davis Hull
Richard Arliss Davis, 86, of Hull, Georgia, died on Friday, January 27, 2023.
A native of Rockmart, Richard was born to the late James Clarence Davis and Helen Lola Simpkins Davis. From 1955 to 1963, Richard served his country in the United States Army, where he played on the Army baseball team. After leaving active duty, he joined the Atlanta Police Department. Stories of his time on the streets have been told time and time again and are legendary within the family. Eventually, he rose to...
Richard Arliss Davis, 86, of Hull, Georgia, died on Friday, January 27, 2023.
A native of Rockmart, Richard was born to the late James Clarence Davis and Helen Lola Simpkins Davis. From 1955 to...
Bricker Daughtry Watkinsville
Full obituary details for Mr. Daughtry will be announced.
Full obituary details for Mr. Daughtry will be announced.
Nellie Grace Martin Holder, beloved mother, of Winterville, GA, died January 26, 2023.
Born August 18, 1938 in Walterboro, SC, she was the daughter of the late Wesley Jerome Martin, Sr. and Mabel Grace Harper Martin and was preceded in death by her infant son, Robert Holder.
Nell grew up in Winterville, GA. She received her Business Degree from The University of Georgia and worked as an accountant with Martin Well Company for a number of years. Later in life, she...
Nellie Grace Martin Holder, beloved mother, of Winterville, GA, died January 26, 2023.
Born August 18, 1938 in Walterboro, SC, she was the daughter of the late Wesley Jerome Martin, Sr. and...
James Gerry Smith, 60, died on Thursday, January 26, 2023.
Born in Athens, GA he was the son of James P. Smith of Winterville, GA and the late Gladys Busbin Smith. Gerry worked in construction most of his life. He enjoyed watching NASCAR, pitching horseshoes, shooting pool with his friends, and trout fishing. What he loved most was being with his family.
Survivors, in addition to his father (James), include one daughter, Mandy (Chad) Wilkins; sisters: Polly (Randy) Power and...
James Gerry Smith, 60, died on Thursday, January 26, 2023.
Born in Athens, GA he was the son of James P. Smith of Winterville, GA and the late Gladys Busbin Smith. Gerry worked in construction...
James Hefner Athens
James Edward Hefner, 94, of Athens, passed away on January 25, 2023. He was the son of the late E.E. and Lillie Hefner of Hendersonville, NC.
After completing high school, Jim was employed for two years by the FBI in Washington D.C. serving on a team searching records for evidence of Communist activity, a project resulting from hearings of the House UnAmerican Activities Committee. Already a military reservist, after two years he went on active duty in the U.S. Navy Air Force base at...
James Edward Hefner, 94, of Athens, passed away on January 25, 2023. He was the son of the late E.E. and Lillie Hefner of Hendersonville, NC.
After completing high school, Jim was employed for...
Edward "Ned" Sanders, Jr. Stephens, Georgia
Edward Lloyd Sanders, Jr. “Ned”, 91, passed away on January 25, 2023. Born on April 24, 1931, he was the son of the late Edward Lloyd Sanders, Sr. and Lillie Clyde Sorrow Sanders.
Ned was a veteran of the United States Airforce spending four years in active duty, later retiring from the University of Georgia as a Department Manager in the student loan department. He was very involved in the community and within the church, Salem Baptist, in which he was a longtime member. Ned...
Edward Lloyd Sanders, Jr. “Ned”, 91, passed away on January 25, 2023. Born on April 24, 1931, he was the son of the late Edward Lloyd Sanders, Sr. and Lillie Clyde Sorrow Sanders.
Ned...
Rose Marie Hays, 68, of Athens, GA, wife of 39 years to Jake Hays, died on Tuesday, January 24, 2023.
Born in Carrollton, MO, she was the daughter of the late James Otto and Joanne Stobaugh Branstuder. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Stacy Nicole Hays. Mrs. Hays worked in the Admissions Office at the University of Missouri, Kansas City and while living in Iowa she worked within the school system and had an in home daycare. She also volunteered at St. Mary’s...
Rose Marie Hays, 68, of Athens, GA, wife of 39 years to Jake Hays, died on Tuesday, January 24, 2023.
Born in Carrollton, MO, she was the daughter of the late James Otto and Joanne Stobaugh...
Harry Thomas Watkinsville
Harry Milton Thomas, 82, lifelong resident of Oconee County, passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2023.
Mr. Thomas was a devoted Christian and a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was born on November 9, 1940 to the late Shannon Hallmark and Edith Parsons Thomas. He graduated from Oconee County High School in 1958. Following his graduation, he joined the United States Air Force where he faithfully served until 1962. Mr. Thomas owned Downtown Chrysler-Plymouth in Athens and...
Harry Milton Thomas, 82, lifelong resident of Oconee County, passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2023.
Mr. Thomas was a devoted Christian and a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was born...
Daltha "Dot" Almond Watkinsville
Funeral services for Mrs. Almond will be Friday, January 27, 2023 at 2:00 pm at Lord and Stephens, West.
Interment will follow at Evergreen Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends prior to the service from 1:00 until 2:00 pm at the funeral home.
Funeral services for Mrs. Almond will be Friday, January 27, 2023 at 2:00 pm at Lord and Stephens, West.
Interment will follow at Evergreen Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends...
Lendra Cheek Newnan, Georgia
Lendra Faye Cheek, 76, of Newnan passed away on January 24, 2023. Born on May 8, 1946, she was the Daughter of Otis David Edmonds and Cora Geneva Whalen.
Faye was a faithful wife, staying devoted to her husband even after his passing in 1995. She was a founding member of the Georgia Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S) in his honor in 1996 to assist families who have lost a loved one in the line duty. She loved the Lord and was a faithful servant.
In addition to her parents, she was...
Lendra Faye Cheek, 76, of Newnan passed away on January 24, 2023. Born on May 8, 1946, she was the Daughter of Otis David Edmonds and Cora Geneva Whalen.
Faye was a faithful wife, staying devoted...
Linda Hewell Hull
Linda Diane Hewell, 67, wife of the late James Ledean Hewell, died on Monday, January 23, 2023.
Born in Jackson County, GA she was the daughter of the late Curtis William Hudson and Hassie Mae Gooch Hudson. She retired from St. Mary’s Hospital as a dietician as well as a private healthcare caregiver.
Survivors include her children: Joseph Curtis Green, Edmund Porterfield, Damond Hewell, Tony Ladean Hewell and James Frank Hewell; siblings: Mike Hudson, Junior Hudson, Doc Hudson, Billy...
Linda Diane Hewell, 67, wife of the late James Ledean Hewell, died on Monday, January 23, 2023.
Born in Jackson County, GA she was the daughter of the late Curtis William Hudson and Hassie Mae...
Elizabeth Willoughby Carlton
Elizabeth Ann Meeks Willoughby, 55, of Carlton, passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2023.
Born in Monroe, she was a daughter of the late Jimmy Meeks and Alice Estelle Mitchell Bales. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Devon Crenshaw.
Survivors include her husband, Tommy Willoughby; six children, O'Neal Montgomery (Jennifer), Ashley Wallace (Steven), Clinton Montgomery (Stephanie), Sandy Davidson, Josh Willoughby and Liz Willoughby, 18...
Elizabeth Ann Meeks Willoughby, 55, of Carlton, passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2023.
Born in Monroe, she was a daughter of the late Jimmy Meeks and Alice Estelle Mitchell Bales. In...
Betty Ann Crumley Colbert
Betty Ann Meadow Crumley, 94, of Colbert and Comer, died in the early hours of January 23, 2023. She was a native and lifelong resident of Madison County. She was born the fifth child of the late Griff and Maude Lee Smith Meadow at the Meadow-Bruce home place in the Meadow community. She was the widow of John A. Crumley and was preceded in death by siblings Grover, Helen, Mabel, Margaret, and June. She was the last of her immediate family.
For many years, Mrs. Crumley was...
Betty Ann Meadow Crumley, 94, of Colbert and Comer, died in the early hours of January 23, 2023. She was a native and lifelong resident of Madison County. She was born the fifth child...
Mary Vaughan Arnoldsville
Mary Ward Vaughan, 83, wife of the late John Abda Vaughan, went peacefully to heaven surrounded by those who loved her on January 22, 2023.
Mary was born in Athens, GA, she was the daughter of the late Clifton A Ward and Ruth Miller Ward and sister to the late Albert Ward. She was a graduate of Athens High and spent most of her adult life in Oglethorpe County after her marriage to John. Mary was a homemaker and later worked as an accountant at Pilgrim’s Pride. She was an...
Mary Ward Vaughan, 83, wife of the late John Abda Vaughan, went peacefully to heaven surrounded by those who loved her on January 22, 2023.
Mary was born in Athens, GA, she was the daughter of...
Taylor Marshall Watkinsville, GA
Taylor Andrew Marshall, 32, died suddenly on Friday, January 13, 2023 after many years of fighting multiple health issues.
Born in Oconee County Taylor was a graduate of Oconee County High School and attended Georgia Tech. He enjoyed the outdoors and exploring nature especially at the family farm, when it wasn’t too hot. He loved all animals especially his cats.
Taylor had a huge loving heart and even in his pain he often tried to cheer up strangers. He used his talent of...
Taylor Andrew Marshall, 32, died suddenly on Friday, January 13, 2023 after many years of fighting multiple health issues.
Born in Oconee County Taylor was a graduate of Oconee County High School...
George Boles Fortson, 89, husband of 67 years to Martha Holloman Fortson, died on Sunday, January 22, 2023. Born in Elberton, GA he was the son of the late George Haley Fortson and Anna Julia Bunch Fortson. George retired from Farmers Hardware after 45 years and served in the US Army. He was a member of East Athens Baptist Church. Survivors in addition to his wife include one daughter, Julia Fortson Paul; siblings: Haley Fortson, Ben Fortson and Patricia Sandlin of Alabama; two...
George Boles Fortson, 89, husband of 67 years to Martha Holloman Fortson, died on Sunday, January 22, 2023. Born in Elberton, GA he was the son of the late George Haley Fortson and Anna Julia...
John Calvin Bridges, 93, husband of Laquita Joyce Bridges, died on Sunday, January 22, 2023.
Born in Danielsville, GA, he was the son of the late Nim H. Bridges and Kate Meadow Bridges and brother to the late Charlie, Donald, Marvin, Garland Bridges and Grace Spearman. John attended the University of Georgia and served in the US Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He worked at Dixie-Cap Rubber Co until their closure and began his career with Merchants and Farmers until his retirement as...
John Calvin Bridges, 93, husband of Laquita Joyce Bridges, died on Sunday, January 22, 2023.
Born in Danielsville, GA, he was the son of the late Nim H. Bridges and Kate Meadow Bridges and...
Rina Totis Athens, GA
Rina Totis, September 29, 1925 - January 21, 2023, age 97, passed peacefully at home in Athens, Georgia. Born in Flaibano, province of Udine, region of Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy. Rina, Benito and Robert immigrated to Athens in March 1955. They became United States Citizens on October 23, 1969. Rina was employed at the United States Navy Supply Corp School department of child care for 30+ years and a pink lady volunteer at Saint Mary's Hospital for 10+ years. She was a devout Catholic...
Rina Totis, September 29, 1925 - January 21, 2023, age 97, passed peacefully at home in Athens, Georgia. Born in Flaibano, province of Udine, region of Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy. Rina, Benito...
Robert Lowrey, Jr. Athens, Georgia
Robert Sidney Lowrey, Jr., of Athens, passed away on January 21, 2023. Born on June 9, 1934, he was the son of the late Robert Sidney Lowrey, Sr. and Nell Ellenburg Lowrey of Rome, Georgia.
He was a devoted son, brother, husband, father and grandfather. His great joys in life were his family, teaching and helping others.
He was a professor of Animal Science at the University of Georgia. His love for teaching was culminated in being awarded the DW Brooks award for excellence in...
Robert Sidney Lowrey, Jr., of Athens, passed away on January 21, 2023. Born on June 9, 1934, he was the son of the late Robert Sidney Lowrey, Sr. and Nell Ellenburg Lowrey of Rome, Georgia.
He...
William "Bill" Walinow, Jr. Athens
William Robert Walinow, Jr., 73, of Athens, died on Friday, January 20, 2023.
Born in Kansas City, Kansas to the late William Robert Walinow, Sr. and Margarete Meyer Walinow, Bill grew up in Kansas City until attending university at Park College. After graduating, he worked for over 50 years for the USDA in multiple states. He moved to Georgia in the early 1970s.
Bill served as President of National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) and was a member of Tuckston United Methodist...
William Robert Walinow, Jr., 73, of Athens, died on Friday, January 20, 2023.
Born in Kansas City, Kansas to the late William Robert Walinow, Sr. and Margarete Meyer Walinow, Bill grew up in...
Mary Smith Danielsville
Mary Viola Smith, 85, of Danielsville, passed away on Friday, January 20, 2023.
Born in Madison County, she was the daughter of Sam Campbell and Madie Long Campbell. Mrs. Smith enjoyed reading, doing word searches and most importantly, she was a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James L. Smith and two brothers, William Campbell and Joe Campbell.
Survivors include two children, Barbara Alford and Tim...
Mary Viola Smith, 85, of Danielsville, passed away on Friday, January 20, 2023.
Born in Madison County, she was the daughter of Sam Campbell and Madie Long Campbell. Mrs. Smith enjoyed reading,...
Keith Carver Bogart
Keith Morgan Carver, of Bogart, passed away on January 19, 2023.
He was born February 14, 1958, in Moultrie, GA to the late Leo and Ruby Carver. He graduated from Westover High School in Albany, GA and attended the University of Georgia as an English major.
A long-time volunteer and employee of the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia, Keith loved his work, co-workers, and was proud of the many services the Food Bank provided to the community.
Keith is survived by his sister Cathy and her...
Keith Morgan Carver, of Bogart, passed away on January 19, 2023.
He was born February 14, 1958, in Moultrie, GA to the late Leo and Ruby Carver. He graduated from Westover High School in Albany,...
Paul Caldwell, Jr. Hartwell, Georgia
Paul Lamar Caldwell, Jr., of Hartwell, passed away on January 19, 2023. Born on January 10, 1957, he was the son of the late, Paul Lamar Caldwell, Sr. and Nell Grace Strickland Caldwell.
Paul retired after a long career as a truck driver.
Survivors include his sisters, Alisa Newman (Myron), Gaye Frazier (Charles III); girlfriend, Patty Bagwell; Nieces and nephews, Melissa, Georgia, Charlie, Phillip, Jesse.
A funeral will be held on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 11:00 AM at Lord &...
Paul Lamar Caldwell, Jr., of Hartwell, passed away on January 19, 2023. Born on January 10, 1957, he was the son of the late, Paul Lamar Caldwell, Sr. and Nell Grace Strickland Caldwell.
Paul...
Billy Lyle Athens
Billy Rich Lyle, 89, died January 19, 2023.
Born in Jackson County, he was the son of the late George Washington and Princess Carruth Lyle. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force in the Korean Era and a graduate of Young Harris College. He lived most of his life in Athens, and was a former employee of Hadaway Realty Company before founding Athens Realty Appraisals. Mr. Lyle was a longtime member of Chapelwood United Methodist Church, United Methodist Men and Wesley Sunday School Class. He...
Billy Rich Lyle, 89, died January 19, 2023.
Born in Jackson County, he was the son of the late George Washington and Princess Carruth Lyle. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force in the Korean...
Douglas “Mack” Burkhalter, 80, of Lexington passed away Thursday, January 19, 2023.
Mack was born January 10, 1943 in Athens to the late George David and Flora Mae Burkhalter. He retired from Athens-Clarke County and Oglethorpe County Road Department as a heavy equipment operator. He was an avid deer hunter and fisherman and was an expert race car builder.
Mack was preceded in death by his late wife Linda Burkhalter; brothers, George David Jr., Donnie,...
Douglas “Mack” Burkhalter, 80, of Lexington passed away Thursday, January 19, 2023.
Mack was born January 10, 1943 in Athens to the late George David and Flora Mae...
Mary Holte Bogart
Mary Lou Holte (“Mary Lou” or “Lou”) passed away peacefully at home in Bogart, Georgia on January 18, 2023. She was 83 years old. The family is saddened and shocked by this unexpected death, but is comforted to know that it was a peaceful passing in her sleep.
Mary Lou is survived and missed by her children, Ralph Holte (Debbie) of Lemont, GA, Daniel Holte (Seyoung) of Bogart, GA, Guy Holte of Chicago, IL, and Troy Holte of Minooka, IL (Jackie); her...
Mary Lou Holte (“Mary Lou” or “Lou”) passed away peacefully at home in Bogart, Georgia on January 18, 2023. She was 83 years old. The family is saddened and...
Stanley (Stan) Chester Kanavage died on January 17, 2023 after a lengthy illness. He was born March 5, 1954 in Baxley, GA to Dr. Chester Benjamin and Helen White Kanavage. Stan graduated from Appling County High School in 1972 with academic and athletic honors. He attended the University of Georgia and played as a linebacker for Georgia’s football team.
After completing college in 1982, he married Miss Anne Tuten from his hometown of Baxley. Soon...
Stanley (Stan) Chester Kanavage died on January 17, 2023 after a lengthy illness. He was born March 5, 1954 in Baxley, GA to Dr. Chester Benjamin and Helen White Kanavage. Stan...
Robert Scott Strawn, 61, husband of Pamela Legg Strawn, died on Tuesday, January 17, 2023. Born in Atlanta, GA, he was the son of the late Robert Franklin Strawn Dorothy Jean Strawn. Scott has been a member of New Life Apostolic Church since 2003 where he served as their Outreach Director. He worked for Padgett Business Services and served as a Pastor in the Republic Of Ireland from 2014 to 2019. Survivors in addition to his wife include their daughter, Lauren Elisabeth Strawn: sister:...
Robert Scott Strawn, 61, husband of Pamela Legg Strawn, died on Tuesday, January 17, 2023. Born in Atlanta, GA, he was the son of the late Robert Franklin Strawn Dorothy Jean Strawn. Scott has...
Melinda Hill Colbert, GA
Melinda Gail Hill (Hammond) Age 53 Beloved Wife, Mother, and Grandmother passed away on Monday, January 16th, 2023. She was born May 3rd, 1969 to Larry Hammond and Linda Sosbee. Melinda loved spending time with her kids, and all 8 of her grandchildren.
Funeral services are Friday, January 20, 2023, 3:00 PM at Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, East Chapel with Pastor Tim Hammond officiating. The viewing and visitation will be at the funeral home, Thursday, January 19, 2023, from 6:00 pm...
Melinda Gail Hill (Hammond) Age 53 Beloved Wife, Mother, and Grandmother passed away on Monday, January 16th, 2023. She was born May 3rd, 1969 to Larry Hammond and Linda Sosbee. Melinda loved...
Mitchell Green Bishop, Georgia
Mitchell Scott Green, 52, of Bishop, Georgia passed away on January 16, 2023. A beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend, Scott is survived by his wife, Dr. Meg Green; daughter, Taylor Green; parents Norma Charlene Dunn Green McGill and John Willis Green, Jr. In addition, he is survived by his siblings, David Green (Angela), Kyle Green (Heather), Chad Groover, Mike McGill (Katy); nieces and nephews, Price and Jase Green, Payton and Parker Ann Groover, C.J and Gavin...
Mitchell Scott Green, 52, of Bishop, Georgia passed away on January 16, 2023. A beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend, Scott is survived by his wife, Dr. Meg Green;...
Karen Mooney Colbert, GA
Karen Ann Mooney 81 of Colbert, passed away on Sunday, January 16, 2023. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Beck Mooney; also preceded by her parents, Robert & Harriet Mansfield; also a brother, Robert Robertson.
Survivors include: Husband, James Mooney; sisters, Elaine Miller and Ruth Colchester both liveout of the state.
We would like to Thank her best friend, Joy Meadow for all her love and care she gave Karen. We would like to thank St. Marys Hospital nurses on the 5th floor...
Karen Ann Mooney 81 of Colbert, passed away on Sunday, January 16, 2023. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Beck Mooney; also preceded by her parents, Robert & Harriet Mansfield; also a...
Robert "Robbie" Culbertson Danielsville
Robert Edward Culbertson, Jr., 53, of Danielsville, died on Saturday, January 14, 2023 after a long illness.
Born in Athens, GA to Robert Edward Culbertson, Sr. and Connie Diane Roberts Culbertson, Robbie lived his entire life in the Madison County area. He was a member of Meadow Baptist Church and served his community in the volunteer fire department. He loved hunting, fishing, and cooking. He loved being around people, especially his family, and his church. He made a special effort to...
Robert Edward Culbertson, Jr., 53, of Danielsville, died on Saturday, January 14, 2023 after a long illness.
Born in Athens, GA to Robert Edward Culbertson, Sr. and Connie Diane Roberts...
Alice Campbell Hull
Alice Louise Campbell, cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister, passed away on Friday, January 13, 2023 at the age of 71.
Born in Commerce, she was a daughter of the late Jessie Grover Anglin and Sovola Sorrow Anglin. Mrs. Campbell loved her fur-babies and she thrived on time spent with her family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Jerry Moore and her second husband, Danny Campbell, Sr.
Survivors include her children, Dale...
Alice Louise Campbell, cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister, passed away on Friday, January 13, 2023 at the age of 71.
Born in Commerce, she was a daughter of the late...
Hassie Ruth Seagraves Danielsville
Hassie Ruth Rice Seagraves, 89, of Danielsville, passed away on January 13, 2023.
Born in Madison County on September 16, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Roy Rice, Sr and Annie Maude Glenn Rice.
She was a member of Moons Grove Baptist Church.
Mrs. Seagraves is survived by her 4 daughters and their spouses, Annette Seagraves (Mark Hazuka) of Colorado Springs, Montie Burroughs (Mike) of Danielsville, Sylvia Thornton (Joe) of Winterville, and Sharon Foster (Ron) of Danielsville;...
Hassie Ruth Rice Seagraves, 89, of Danielsville, passed away on January 13, 2023.
Born in Madison County on September 16, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Roy Rice, Sr and Annie Maude Glenn...
Marcia Mulkey Hull
Marcia Jean Mulkey, 72, of Hull, died on Friday, January 13, 2023.Born in Decatur, GA to the late Charles C. Sexton, Jr., and Frances Hazel Terry Sexton. Marcia lived in Gwinnett County most of her life before relocating to Madison County.Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Ray Mulkey, the love of her life.Marcia is survived by her children: Tim (Tracy) Mulkey, Lynn (Dana) Jackson, and Renee (Jason) Smith; siblings Cliff Sexton, Jr., Deborah Sexton, and...
Marcia Jean Mulkey, 72, of Hull, died on Friday, January 13, 2023.Born in Decatur, GA to the late Charles C. Sexton, Jr., and Frances Hazel Terry Sexton. Marcia lived in Gwinnett County most of...
Rita Hood Danielsville
Rita Winslett Hood, beloved wife of Bill Hood, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 12, 2023 at the age of 76.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at 2:00 pm at Lord and Stephens, Danielsville.
Lord and Stephens, Danielsville is in charge of arrangements.
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Rita Winslett Hood, beloved wife of Bill Hood, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 12, 2023 at the age of 76.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at 2:00 pm at Lord and...
Rebecca Wilbanks Commerce
Rebecca Ann Wilbanks, cherished wife, daughter, niece and friend, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at the age of 42.
Born in Athens, she was the only child of Aubrey William Kitchens, Jr. and Kathy Lou Alexander Kitchens. Rebecca was a second-grade teacher at Jackson County Schools for more than a decade and the children she taught held a special place in her heart. She loved her fur babies and would happily care for any animal she could, no matter how big or...
Rebecca Ann Wilbanks, cherished wife, daughter, niece and friend, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at the age of 42.
Born in Athens, she was the only child of Aubrey...
James Randall Athens
James Lee Randall, 64, died on January 11, 2023.
Born in Clarke County on February 22, 1958, he was the son of the late King Oran Randall, Jr. and Mary Lillian Faulkner Randall.
Mr. Randall graduated from Oconee County High School and attended Athens Tech. He enjoyed planting a garden each spring and sharing his vegetables with family and friends. He most recently worked at O’Reilly Auto Parts in parts sales until his health declined last year. During this...
James Lee Randall, 64, died on January 11, 2023.
Born in Clarke County on February 22, 1958, he was the son of the late King Oran Randall, Jr. and Mary Lillian Faulkner Randall.
Mr....
Edwin "Ed" Jackson Athens
Edwin (Ed) Jackson, age 79, of Athens, GA passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 10th, 2023 surrounded by loved ones. Ed was born on August 24th, 1943 in Kingsport, TN to Richard and Lorene Jackson. He grew up in Texas and graduated from Deer Park High School in 1961. He then went on to earn his B.A. in history and political science and M.A. in political science from the University of Mississippi. While there, he was a Teaching Assistant in Political Science, a...
Edwin (Ed) Jackson, age 79, of Athens, GA passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 10th, 2023 surrounded by loved ones. Ed was born on August 24th, 1943 in Kingsport, TN to Richard and...
Dwain Whiteaker Colbert, GA
Dwain Arden Whiteaker 75 of Colbert, GA., passed away on January 9, 2023. He was the son of the late, Jerald Whiteaker and Linda Thaxton; he was also preceded by his wife, Brenda Whiteaker.
Mr. Whiteaker was a Truck Driver for over 30 years and Vietnam Veteran with The United States Army.
Memorial services are Saturday, January 21, 2023, 2:00 PM at Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville Chapel. The visitation will be prior to the service from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm.
Survivors include...
Dwain Arden Whiteaker 75 of Colbert, GA., passed away on January 9, 2023. He was the son of the late, Jerald Whiteaker and Linda Thaxton; he was also preceded by his wife, Brenda Whiteaker.
Mr....
Carolyn Diane Baxter, 63, wife of 43 years to Billy Joe Baxter, died on January 9, 2023.
Born in Oconee County, she was the daughter of the late George Alvin Gunter and Mildred Hazel Dellinger Gunter. Mrs. Baxter worked as a substitute teacher at North Oconee High School and was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.
Survivors in addition to her husband include four sons: Doug (Amy) Baxter, BJ (Kristy) Baxter, George (Jeri) Baxter and Justin (Vanessa Schafer) Baxter; siblings: Larry (Pam)...
Carolyn Diane Baxter, 63, wife of 43 years to Billy Joe Baxter, died on January 9, 2023.
Born in Oconee County, she was the daughter of the late George Alvin Gunter and Mildred Hazel Dellinger...
Homer Bratcher Athens
Homer Eugene Bratcher, 90, of Athens, died on Monday, January 9, 2023.
A full obituary for Mr. Bratcher is forthcoming.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 13 at Lord and Stephens, West Chapel at 11:00 a.m. The family will receive friends at the funeral home for one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow the service at Evergreen Memorial Park.
Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, WEST, Watkinsville, GA, is in charge of...
Homer Eugene Bratcher, 90, of Athens, died on Monday, January 9, 2023.
A full obituary for Mr. Bratcher is forthcoming.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 13 at Lord...
Calvin Johnson Crawford
Calvin L. Johnson, cherished husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 9, 2023 at the age of 66.
Born in Athens, he was a son of the late Sanford Johnson and Suelene Hardman Johnson. Mr. Johnson was passionate about country music and loved playing the guitar and singing. He served as a minister for more than 15 years in the Madison, Georgia area. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Jimmy Johnson, Hoyt Johnson, Herman Johnson...
Calvin L. Johnson, cherished husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 9, 2023 at the age of 66.
Born in Athens, he was a son of the late Sanford Johnson and...
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