SFC, Ret., James Wentzel, Jr., peacefully left to be with his Lord on October 14, 2019. Born 18 Apr 1933 he was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, June Marie Wentzel nee Clausen, son, James Jay Wentzel and parents, James Wesley and Maude Sweazey Wentzel. Survivors include a son, Kenneth M. Wentzel, daughter Victoria Wentzel-Harris, grandson Jeremy Chapman, and four great-grandchildren, Kayla Rayne, Skylar Emily, Bearet River and Summer Breeze Chapman. He retired after 22 1/2 years in...

Betty Lucille Hilton Martin died at age 96 on Monday, October 14, 2019. She was predeceased by her husband of 63 years, Stuart F. Martin, her son, David Martin, granddaughter Kristin Webber as well as one brother and eight sisters. Betty was born July 3, 1923 in Tifton, Georgia to David Eddie Hilton and Pearl Irene Smith Hilton. She attended Prairie Bible College in Alberta, Canada and in 1953 graduated from the Philadelphia General School of Nursing. Betty was the co-founder of the Student...

Robert Lee “Lude” Bridges, 76, of Danielsville, died Saturday, October 12, 2019. Mr. Bridges was a son of the late JP Bridges and Aletha Adams Bridges. He was a Veteran of the United States Army. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Oeline Strickland Bridges; one brother, Clayton Bridges and one sister, Dora Preston. Survivors include one brother, Clifford Bridges; two sisters, Doris Strickland and Diane Smallwood and numerous nieces and...

George Edward “Eddie” Nation, 62, of Lexington, died October 12, 2019. A native of Live Oak, FL, he was a son of Claude Erwin and Annie Pearl Bass Nation, of Crawford. He was a painter with Superior Trailer of many years. Eddie enjoyed hunting and fishing and especially enjoyed spending time with his grandbabies. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Wendell Nation and John David Nation and a grandson, Wyatt Nation. Funeral services will be Monday, October 14, 2019 at 11:00...

Helen "Sissy " Yvonne Hardeman, age 53 of Lexington, GA passed away Thursday, October 10, 2019. She was preceded in death by her mother and father,Wayne Hardeman and Gloria Thornton. She is survived by daughter, Brandy Vaughn; granddaughters, Bria Chapman and Breshay Helen Vaughn, great-grandson, Jackson Chapman; adoptive mother, Patricia Williams; sisters, Tracy Boss, Monica Silvey, Stacy Patrick, and Kim Warwick; brother Keith Hardeman; aunt, Kay Kurk; and uncle, Glenn...

Mildred Duncan Ginn, 89, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, October 9th, 2019. Mildred, the daughter of the late Columbus and Annie Duncan, was born on July 28, 1930 in Commerce, Georgia. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by the love of her life, Rabun Ginn, Sr., and her siblings: C.A., Pete, Geneva, Louise, Jurlee, and George. She is survived by her brother Edward Duncan and her four sons: Rabun Jr. (Pat), Michael (Sibyl), Ray (Phyllis), Bobby (Jackie), as...

Kathryn Lorena Sanders, 81 of Memphis, TN, passed away October 9, 2019. She was the daughter of the late, Paul F. & Flossie L. Noltemeier; also preceded in death by infant sister. Mrs. Sanders was a member of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Memphis, TN where she was part of Lutheran Women’s Missionary League. Memorial service will be Saturday October 12, 2019 3:00pm at Lord & Stephens, East chapel. The family will receive friends from 2:00pm to 3:00pm Saturday October 12,...

Peggy Witcher Milton, 59, of Watkinsville, passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2019. A lifelong resident of the Athens area, Peggy was born to the late Horace Walton Witcher and Mattie Mabe Witcher. Peggy sold real estate, drove school buses for Morgan County Schools, and worked for many years as a sheep venipuncturist collecting blood from sheep to create blood agar cultures for medical research. She was a member of Antioch Baptist Church in Elberton and a member of the KELMAC Saddle...

Roselle Shelton Culbertson, 92, of Colbert, passed away on October 8, 2019. Roselle loved gardening, fishing, and her family, which included everyone she met. She was everyone’s Mama, always looking after people, never getting mad, and treating everyone as if they were special to her. She was the best mother and grandmother. Roselle was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Culbertson; her parents, Robert and Radie Peck Shelton; her daughter, Jean C. Buice; her sister, Betty L....

Today we celebrate the life of Paul Jackson "Jack" Kiser, Jr., 77, who passed away Monday, October 7, 2019, husband of 56 years to Nancy Marie Harris Kiser. Born in Big Stone Gap, Virginia, he was the son of the late Paul Jackson Kiser, Sr. and June Rivers Kiser. Jack was a passionate golfer, and enjoyed donating his time to coach both senior and little league baseball. He always taught the values of sportsmanship, camaraderie, and fair play. After graduating from...