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Ruth Cannon Comer
Ruth Mines Cannon of Comer, Georgia passed away on December 8, 2019 at the age of 83. She was born November 21, 1936 in Union Point, Georgia to the late Russell and Sara (Griffith) Mines. Ruth married her high school sweetheart Harold D. Cannon on September 1, 1956. Ruth and Harry lived in and around the Atlanta area until 1967 when Harry’s job at the Georgia Power Company moved them to Comer. There they raised two daughters and became active members of the community. Ruth held many...
Ruth Mines Cannon of Comer, Georgia passed away on December 8, 2019 at the age of 83. She was born November 21, 1936 in Union Point, Georgia to the late Russell and Sara (Griffith) Mines. Ruth...
Jo-An Black Athens, GA
Jo-An Black of Athens went home to be with our Lord on Sunday, December 8, 2019. She was born on March 24, 1932, to the late Joe H. and Comilla Black. Ms. Black retired from Southern Bell and worked several years at Athens Banner-Herald. She was a member of Commerce First United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Charles H. Black, Billy Ray Black, and Tommy Lee Black.
Graveside services are Wednesday at 2:00 pm at Colbert Cemetery with Rev. Randy Crowe...
Jo-An Black of Athens went home to be with our Lord on Sunday, December 8, 2019. She was born on March 24, 1932, to the late Joe H. and Comilla Black. Ms. Black retired from Southern Bell and...
Joyce Woolery Athens
Joyce Warnock Woolery, 77, of Athens, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ December 7, 2019.
Born in McRae, GA, she was a daughter of the late Joe C. and Mavis Harris Warnock. A resident of Athens since 1971, she was retired from Woolery Electric. She and her husband were charter members of Cleveland Road Baptist Church from 1987 where she served as longtime Secretary/Treasurer. She was an avid Braves fan and was always at the ballpark watching her sons and...
Joyce Warnock Woolery, 77, of Athens, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ December 7, 2019.
Born in McRae, GA, she was a daughter of the late Joe C. and Mavis Harris...
Tommy Hale Bishop
Mrs. Tommy Terry Hale, 88, passed away December 7, 2019.
No services are scheduled at this time.
Lord and Stephens, WEST, is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Tommy Terry Hale, 88, passed away December 7, 2019.
No services are scheduled at this time.
Lord and Stephens, WEST, is in charge of arrangements.
Debbie Hansford Stephens
Debbie Pitts Hansford, 66, of Stephens, Georgia, passed away peacefully and surrounded by her family on December 6, 2019. She was born in Elberton, Georgia on October 9, 1953 to Bobby Lee and Margaret “Polly” Pitts. Debbie married Ted Hansford on June 8, 1985 and moved to Oglethorpe County, where they raised four children and both lived until their passing.
Debbie was a member of Salem Baptist Church, where she spent years teaching Sunday School and serving the youth of the...
Debbie Pitts Hansford, 66, of Stephens, Georgia, passed away peacefully and surrounded by her family on December 6, 2019. She was born in Elberton, Georgia on October 9, 1953 to Bobby Lee and...
Ray Hooper Hull
Ray Ronald Hooper, age 79, of Ila, died on December 6, 2019.
Mr. Hooper was a son of the late George William Hooper, Sr. and Lela Fortner Hooper. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, George William Hooper, Jr. and two half-brothers, Kenneth and Cecil Breedlove.
Mr. Hooper is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Mary Brown Hooper. In addition to his wife, left to cherish his memory is his daughter, Jennifer Shugart; son-in-law, Jon Shugart; three...
Ray Ronald Hooper, age 79, of Ila, died on December 6, 2019.
Mr. Hooper was a son of the late George William Hooper, Sr. and Lela Fortner Hooper. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...
Terry Holcomb Colbert
Tsgt. Terry C. Holcomb, 90, of Colbert, died on Thursday, December 5, 2019.
A native of West Virginia, Terry attended East Fairmont High School and was the son of the late William and Gertrude Atkinson Holcomb. He served his country for over twenty years as a tech sergeant in the United States Air Force. During Sgt. Holcomb’s military service, he was in support groups from Hunter Air Force Base in Savannah and from Guam during the Korean War. He spent 24 months in Vietnam as a flight...
Tsgt. Terry C. Holcomb, 90, of Colbert, died on Thursday, December 5, 2019.
A native of West Virginia, Terry attended East Fairmont High School and was the son of the late William and Gertrude...
Sue Payne Bogart, GA
Sue Hardigree Payne, 93 of Bogart, passed away December 5, 2019. She was the daughter of the late Ozzie & Vennie Hardigree. Mrs. Payne was also preceded in death by her husband, George W. Payne; two daughters, Patsy Ring and Kay Parten, four brothers, one sister and a granddaughter, Casey Jackson.
Funeral services are Saturday December 7, 2019 at 2:00pm at Lord & Stephens, West chapel with Revs. Andy Ring and Joseph Stephens officiating. The family will visit at the funeral home...
Sue Hardigree Payne, 93 of Bogart, passed away December 5, 2019. She was the daughter of the late Ozzie & Vennie Hardigree. Mrs. Payne was also preceded in death by her husband, George W....
William Baker Bishop
William “Bill” Baker of Bishop, GA passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at the age of 85.
Bill was born October 12, 1934 in Kinston, AL, the son of Mr. and Mrs. William O. Baker. After high school, he attended Troy University where he graduated with honors. Most of Bill’s career was spent working at the Georgia Rehabilitation Center in Warm Springs, GA. Many knew him as a brilliant artist, an avid fisherman, and master wood craftsman. Also, Bill...
William “Bill” Baker of Bishop, GA passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at the age of 85.
Bill was born October 12, 1934 in Kinston, AL, the son of Mr. and Mrs. William...
Deborah Shelnutt Jefferson
Deborah McDaniel Shelnutt of Jefferson, Ga passed away Thursday, December 4, 2019 at the age of 62. She is survived by her husband, Danny Shelnutt; son, Stephen Taylor (Natalie); daughter, Shelby Hammock; sisters, Sandra Gregory and Darinda Waters; brother, William McDaniel; grandchildren, Trevor Taylor, Braxton Taylor, Caitlyn Bahena, Emily Bahena, Jared Bahena, Bryson Bahena, Bradley Bahena, Sophie Mullens; nieces and nephews, Charles Gregory, Christy Gunter, Cindy Shehee, Craig McDaniel,...
Deborah McDaniel Shelnutt of Jefferson, Ga passed away Thursday, December 4, 2019 at the age of 62. She is survived by her husband, Danny Shelnutt; son, Stephen Taylor (Natalie); daughter, Shelby...
Sylvia Jensen Athens
Sylvia Brown Jensen passed away on December 3rd, 2019 in Roswell, Georgia. She was born October 30, 1930 in Danvers, Massachusetts to Edward Sears Brown and Effie Leslie Culbert Brown. Sylvia was an only child. She graduated from Simmons College in 1952. She was taking graduate classes at Ithaca College in Ithaca, New York when she met Leo Stanley Jensen, who was getting his PhD at Cornell University. They married on July 17, 1954. They moved to...
Sylvia Brown Jensen passed away on December 3rd, 2019 in Roswell, Georgia. She was born October 30, 1930 in Danvers, Massachusetts to Edward Sears Brown and Effie Leslie Culbert Brown. ...
Norwood Donalson Sr. Bethlehem
Norwood Cullen Donalson, Sr. passed away December 2, 2019 at age 90 in Bethlehem, GA. He was born February 3, 1929 in the Bethany community of Bainbridge, GA. Norwood lived his entire life influenced by his youth and his family’s foundations of hard work, Christian service, and commitment to one’s word. The son of a farmer, he delighted in a yearly garden and, as a Christian, loved to serve his church.
Norwood joined the United States Navy in March 1946 and...
Norwood Cullen Donalson, Sr. passed away December 2, 2019 at age 90 in Bethlehem, GA. He was born February 3, 1929 in the Bethany community of Bainbridge, GA. Norwood lived his entire...
Dennis Caro Watkinsville
A memorial mass will be held on Saturday, December 7th at 1 PM at Saint Catherine Laboure’ Catholic Church at 180 Elrod Rd. Jefferson, GA 3054.
Family will receive visitors at their home afterwards at 1065 Mayne Mill Rd, Watkinsville GA 30677.
Burial will take place on Monday, December 9 at 1 PM at Honey Creek Woodlands, 2625 Highway 212 SW, Conyers, GA 30094.
A memorial mass will be held on Saturday, December 7th at 1 PM at Saint Catherine Laboure’ Catholic Church at 180 Elrod Rd. Jefferson, GA 3054.
Family will receive visitors at their...
Gerald Strickland Colbert
Gerald Bruce Strickland, 57, of Colbert, passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2019.
Born in Athens, he was a son of the late James Jackson Strickland and Lillian Lola Sorrow Strickland. Mr. Strickland was the owner of Strickland Sand and Gravel. He loved his family and will be remembered as an honest man of great integrity. Most importantly, he was a loyal and devoted family man and although he had no children of his own, he was a ‘father’ to many. In addition to his parents, he...
Gerald Bruce Strickland, 57, of Colbert, passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2019.
Born in Athens, he was a son of the late James Jackson Strickland and Lillian Lola Sorrow Strickland. Mr....
Henry Griffeth, JR. Colbert, GA
Henry Claude Griffeth, Jr., died Sunday, December 1, 2019. A native of Athens, he was the son of the late Henry C. Griffeth, Sr. and Helen “Gee” Hardeman Griffeth. He was also preceded in death by his longtime companion Lula M. Adams. Survivors include his step-daughter: Mary Lou Bugg (George); step-son: Kenneth B. Yuill (Kay) and Graham T. Yuill (Pam); grandson: George Bugg IV (Ashley), Chandler Bugg (Hannah) Chance Bugg, Benjamin Yuill (April) Thomas Yuill (Miranda)...
Henry Claude Griffeth, Jr., died Sunday, December 1, 2019. A native of Athens, he was the son of the late Henry C. Griffeth, Sr. and Helen “Gee” Hardeman Griffeth. He was also...
Margaret Paradise Crawford
Margaret Coile Paradise passed away unexpectedly though peacefully at home Saturday evening, November 30, 2019. She was 84 years LIVE! Margaret was born April 4, 1935 to the late Edmond D. Coile and Thelma Hall Coile.
Margaret remained active and quick-witted until the end of her journey here on earth. She loved to bake for friends and family, ‘socialize’ everywhere she went (most frequently at Bell’s and Wal-Mart), growing flowers, attending...
Margaret Coile Paradise passed away unexpectedly though peacefully at home Saturday evening, November 30, 2019. She was 84 years LIVE! Margaret was born April 4, 1935 to the late...
Colleen Berryman Hull, GA
Colleen C. Berryman, 89, of Hull, passed away on November 30 at Silverleaf Memory Care of Athens.
Born in Dahlonega, Georgia on March 22, 1930, Colleen was the daughter of the late Charlie and Nora Lee Gheeren Callaway. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Talmage Stewart and second husband J.L. Berryman; brothers Tommy Callaway and Ralph Callaway, baby sister, Betty Callaway, and infant brother Charles Callaway.
Colleen is survived by her...
Colleen C. Berryman, 89, of Hull, passed away on November 30 at Silverleaf Memory Care of Athens.
Born in Dahlonega, Georgia on March 22, 1930, Colleen was the daughter of the late Charlie and...
Janis Reynolds Blairsville, GA
Janis Anne Hawes Reynolds, 70, died Saturday, November 30, 2019. Born in Washington, GA, she was the daughter of the late J. Marvin Hawes Sr. (Mary) and Janelle C. Maxwell (George), mother to the late Joel E. Reynolds and sister to the late Jesse M. Hawes, Jr. (Susan).
Mrs. Reynolds was a graduate of Lincoln High School of Lincolnton, GA and received her BS in Education from the University of Georgia and her MS in Education from Piedmont College. She taught early childhood and elementary...
Janis Anne Hawes Reynolds, 70, died Saturday, November 30, 2019. Born in Washington, GA, she was the daughter of the late J. Marvin Hawes Sr. (Mary) and Janelle C. Maxwell (George), mother to the...
Ted Lundy, Jr. Watkinsville
Theodore Roosevelt Lundy, Jr., 75, of Watkinsville, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, November 30, 2019, while surrounded by his loving family.
A lifelong resident of the Athens area, Ted was born to the late Theodore Lundy, Sr., and Rachel Smith Lundy on October 19, 1944. Ted loved the Lord and was a member of Freeman Creek Baptist Church. In the past, he sang gospel music with the Lundy Family group. Ted retired from Mayfield Dairy where he worked as a route salesman. He...
Theodore Roosevelt Lundy, Jr., 75, of Watkinsville, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, November 30, 2019, while surrounded by his loving family.
A lifelong resident of the Athens...
Betty Cape Winterville
Betty Jo Cape, 88, of Winterville, died Friday, November 29, 2019.
A lifelong resident of the Athens area, Betty was the daughter of the late Joe Frank Jacobs and Louise Greer Jacobs. Betty was an active member of Winterville United Methodist Church for over sixty years. She served as a Sunday school teacher, Brownie leader, and was a member of the church women’s group. She was renowned for her cake baking, especially her wedding cakes.
Along with her parents, Betty was preceded in...
Betty Jo Cape, 88, of Winterville, died Friday, November 29, 2019.
A lifelong resident of the Athens area, Betty was the daughter of the late Joe Frank Jacobs and Louise Greer Jacobs. Betty was...
Thomas Palmer Colbert, GA
Thomas Lamar Palmer, 59, husband of 35 years to Donna Murray Palmer, died Friday, November 29, 2019.
Born in Athens, GA he was the son of Sulene Palmer Colquitt and the late Ernest Palmer. He enjoyed the outdoors as an avid hunter and fisherman. Lamar always put others first and was a loving husband, son, father, grandfather and brother.
Survivors in addition to his wife and mother include five children: Will (Chelsea) Palmer, Daniel (Melissa) Palmer, Hannah (DJ) Bugh, Colton...
Thomas Lamar Palmer, 59, husband of 35 years to Donna Murray Palmer, died Friday, November 29, 2019.
Born in Athens, GA he was the son of Sulene Palmer Colquitt and the late Ernest Palmer. He...
George "Sonny" Fortson Colbert
George “Sonny” Raymond Fortson, 69 of Colbert passed away November 29, 2019. He was the son of the late Tom & Imogene Fortson. Sonny was also preceded in death by two grandchildren, Jodi Torres and Kaycee Phelps. He was a member of Colbert United Methodist Church.
Sonny worked in pipeline/ cable for many years. He loved a good game of poker after a ride on the bike. He appreciated the simple life and enjoyed good conversations. He was a proud American and an old soul. A...
George “Sonny” Raymond Fortson, 69 of Colbert passed away November 29, 2019. He was the son of the late Tom & Imogene Fortson. Sonny was also preceded in death by two...
Mary Ruth Seagraves Knoxville
Mary Ruth Seagraves, 94, passed away November 28, 2019 in Knoxville, Tennessee following a five-year illness with Alzheimer’s Disease.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James Leonard (Tensie) Seagraves; her father, Willard Hilery Bailey; mother, Dessie Lee Seabolt; step-father, Henry Jonah Huff; brothers, A.L. Bailey and Willard Bailey, Jr.
She was a lifelong member of East Athens Baptist Church and a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
She is survived by her...
Mary Ruth Seagraves, 94, passed away November 28, 2019 in Knoxville, Tennessee following a five-year illness with Alzheimer’s Disease.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James...
The family invites you to an informal celebration of Trevor's life at Lord and Stephens, West Chapel on Saturday, December 14, at 2:00 p.m. The family will receive friends at the funeral home for one hour prior to the service. Please feel free to dress casually or however you feel comfortable.
The family invites you to an informal celebration of Trevor's life at Lord and Stephens, West Chapel on Saturday, December 14, at 2:00 p.m. The family will receive friends at the funeral home...
Gerry Olson Carlton
Gerry Wayne Olson, 74, of Carlton, died on Tuesday, November 26, 2019.
Born in Virginia to Luther and Katie Olson, Gerry served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He later moved to the Athens area, where he worked as an electrician at Lucent Technologies. He was a member at Cornerstone Church in Athens and enjoyed woodworking.
Along with his parents, Gerry was preceded in death by his sister, Judy Hood.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Phaup Olson; five...
Gerry Wayne Olson, 74, of Carlton, died on Tuesday, November 26, 2019.
Born in Virginia to Luther and Katie Olson, Gerry served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He later...
Kevin George Coats, born on May 26, 1955 in Newark, NJ, passed away on November 25, 2019 surrounded by his family. Kevin earned a Bachelor's in History from Juanita College in Huntington, PA. In 2001, he moved to Athens, GA. He enjoyed visiting historical reenactments and reading history books. If he was not reading, he was most likely rocking out to popular 1970s rock music. He is survived by his parents, George and Sonja Coats, his sister and brother-in-law, his two daughters and their...
Kevin George Coats, born on May 26, 1955 in Newark, NJ, passed away on November 25, 2019 surrounded by his family. Kevin earned a Bachelor's in History from Juanita College in Huntington, PA....
Mike (H. W.) Kooyman, a past business CEO and community leader passed away peacefully on November 25, 2019 after a short illness. He was 91 years old.
The youngest and one of seven kids, Mike Kooyman was the only member of the family born in the U.S. in 1928. His parents immigrated to the U.S. from Alkmaar Holland.
Mike grew up in farm communities east of Cleveland Ohio and as a teen, worked with his father and older brothers in landscaping. He is the only child in the...
Mike (H. W.) Kooyman, a past business CEO and community leader passed away peacefully on November 25, 2019 after a short illness. He was 91 years old.
The youngest and one of seven kids,...
Kenneth Stula Athens
Kenneth Lawrence Stula, 88, of Athens, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones on Sunday, November 24, 2019.
Born in Colchester, CT, to Ferdinand and Irene Melnyk Stula, Ken was raised in Colchester and received his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Loyola University. He practiced pharmacy for several years before being drafted into the Army during the Korean War. While serving in Korea, he received his black belt in judo and continued practicing and teaching for many...
Kenneth Lawrence Stula, 88, of Athens, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones on Sunday, November 24, 2019.
Born in Colchester, CT, to Ferdinand and Irene Melnyk Stula, Ken...
William Leo Fincher, Jr. Lexington
William Leo “Bill” Fincher, Jr., beloved father, “paw”, son, brother and uncle, passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2019 at the age of 56.
Born in Athens, he was a son of Jeannie Pitts Fincher and the late William Leo Fincher, Sr. Bill worked in law enforcement and was a longtime volunteer fireman and first responder in Oglethorpe County. His career in public safety and service is a glance into the selfless man that Bill was and will be remembered for. He enjoyed...
William Leo “Bill” Fincher, Jr., beloved father, “paw”, son, brother and uncle, passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2019 at the age of 56.
Born in Athens, he was a son of...
Linda K. May, 66, wife of Daniel L. May, died Sunday, November 24, 2019. Born in Athens, she was the daughter of the late James and Ophelia McCannon Compton. Linda retired from the Athens Clarke County School System and was a member of New Life Apostolic Church. Survivors include her sons: Alfred May and John May; siblings: Jimmy Compton, Jackie Coile and Barbara Fields and three grandchildren: Daniel May, Brianna May and Jamie May. Funeral services will be held Tuesday,...
Linda K. May, 66, wife of Daniel L. May, died Sunday, November 24, 2019. Born in Athens, she was the daughter of the late James and Ophelia McCannon Compton. Linda retired from the Athens...
Michael Lewis, Sr. Lexington
Michael W. Lewis Sr., beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother, passed away on Friday, November 22, 2019 at the age of 64.
Born in Abbeville, SC, he was a son of the late David Lewis and Martha Martin Lewis. Mr. Lewis served in the United States Air Force for seven years where he achieved the rank of Staff Sergeant prior to receiving an honorable discharge. He was a published writer and an avid outdoorsman with a love for hunting and fishing. Mr. Lewis worked as a Licensed Master...
Michael W. Lewis Sr., beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother, passed away on Friday, November 22, 2019 at the age of 64.
Born in Abbeville, SC, he was a son of the late David Lewis and...
Carole Stephens Maxeys
Carole Light Stephens, 75, died November 22, 2019.
Carole was born on August 20, 1944, to Burchell Marion Light and Emma Ernestine Cook Light in Wilmington, Delaware. Her youth was spent in Alderson, West Virginia, graduating from Alderson High School in 1962. After graduation, she entered Petersburg School of Nursing and Richard Bland College in Petersburg, VA, from which she graduated as a Registered Nurse. After graduation, she served as a BSU Summer Missionary at...
Carole Light Stephens, 75, died November 22, 2019.
Carole was born on August 20, 1944, to Burchell Marion Light and Emma Ernestine Cook Light in Wilmington, Delaware. Her youth was...
Harold Nix Danielsville
Harold Clayton Nix of Danielsville, Ga passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family and friends on Thursday, November 21, 2019, at the age of 76. He is survived by his wife, Elaine Hill Nix; son and daughter-in-law, Tim and Renee Nix; son and daughter-in-law, Steven and Diane Nix; brother and sister-in-law, Rudolph and Birdie Nix; 6 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren and many loving nieces, nephews and cousins.
The family will receive friends at Lord and Stephens Funeral Home...
Harold Clayton Nix of Danielsville, Ga passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family and friends on Thursday, November 21, 2019, at the age of 76. He is survived by his wife, Elaine Hill Nix;...
Charles Wood Hull
Charles Luther Wood, 5 month old infant son of Thomas Franklin Wood and Tela Lynn Dalton Wood, passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2019.
Charles was born in Athens on June 16, 2019. In addition to his parents, he is survived by two siblings, Thomas Franklin Wood, Jr. and Tela Miya Wood; grandparents, Thomas Lee Wood (Charmaine), Marial Wood, Charles “Bo” Dalton (Valerie) and Theresa House (Allen) and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Services will be announced.
Lord and...
Charles Luther Wood, 5 month old infant son of Thomas Franklin Wood and Tela Lynn Dalton Wood, passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2019.
Charles was born in Athens on June 16, 2019. In...
June Turnell Bogart
June McQueen (Baldwin) Turnell died Tuesday, November 19, 2019.
June, a native of Greenville, Alabama, was born there June 19, 1932 to William Ashley McQueen and Erlyne Turner McQueen.
June loved life and it loved her back. She lit up any room she entered—her enthusiasm was infectious. There was never a truer friend, and hers were legion. A bright light just left this earth. She will be missed.
June received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Speech from Montevallo University in 1954, where...
June McQueen (Baldwin) Turnell died Tuesday, November 19, 2019.
June, a native of Greenville, Alabama, was born there June 19, 1932 to William Ashley McQueen and Erlyne Turner McQueen.
June...
Sara Greer Colbert
Sara L. Greer, 96, of Colbert, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2019.
Born in Danielsville, Mrs. Greer was a daughter of the late Howard Jones and Ophelia Morris Jones. She was a longtime member of Ila Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Kirby Allen Greer and four siblings, Morris Jones, Harold Jones, Faye Jones Vandiver and Betty Jones.
Survivors include her daughter, Sandra Doolittle of Colbert; step-son, Jason Greer of McDonough;...
Sara L. Greer, 96, of Colbert, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2019.
Born in Danielsville, Mrs. Greer was a daughter of the late Howard Jones and Ophelia Morris Jones. She was a longtime...
Carol Moon Athens
Carol Dean Moon, 75, passed away peacefully on November 18th, 2019, surrounded by family and friends, at her home in Athens, GA after an extended illness.
Born in Anderson, SC, she was a retired Real Estate Agent in the Athens area and an active member of Whitehall Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, Cleo and Zell Finley, she is preceded in death by a brother Gary Finley.
She is survived by her husband of 39 years, Ronnie Moon; son and...
Carol Dean Moon, 75, passed away peacefully on November 18th, 2019, surrounded by family and friends, at her home in Athens, GA after an extended illness.
Born in Anderson, SC, she...
Mike Jones Winterville, GA
Michael A. “Mike” Jones, 53, husband of Leslie Jones, died Sunday, November 17, 2019. Born in Athens, he was the son of Bobby N. and Shirley McCannon Jones of Winterville. In addition to his wife and parents he is survived by four children: Sam Jones, Noah Jones, John Mark Jones and Rebecca Jones.
Mike worked as a Senior Store Keeper with Georgia Power. He enjoyed the outdoors and loved to hunt and fish.
A celebration of Mike’s Life will be held...
Michael A. “Mike” Jones, 53, husband of Leslie Jones, died Sunday, November 17, 2019. Born in Athens, he was the son of Bobby N. and Shirley McCannon Jones of Winterville. ...
Truman Craig Colbert, GA
Truman Wayne Craig, Sr., 72, Colbert, passed away peacefully in the early morning of November 16, surrounded by family. Wayne had battled cancer for four years and four months with dignity, courage and strength.
In addition to his parents, Richard F. and Velma Hall Craig, he was preceded in death by a sister, Miriam Craig Dove and brothers, Robert Eugene Craig and Grover Lee Craig.
He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Judy Suddeth Craig; son, Wayne Craig, Jr. and daughter...
Truman Wayne Craig, Sr., 72, Colbert, passed away peacefully in the early morning of November 16, surrounded by family. Wayne had battled cancer for four years and four months with dignity,...
Elizabeth Compton Hull
Elizabeth Mae Nelms Compton, beloved mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great grandmother passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at the age of 99.
Born in Comer, she was a daughter of the late George Dewey Nelms and Jessie Lee Landers Nelms. Mrs. Compton was a former member of the Pilot Club and a longtime member of Meadow Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Rufus Compton and five siblings, Evelyn Bennett,...
Elizabeth Mae Nelms Compton, beloved mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great grandmother passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at the age of 99.
Born in Comer, she...
Brent Weatherly Bishop
Daniel Brent Weatherly, beloved husband, father and brother, passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at the age of 49.
Born in Decatur, he was a son of Charles Lochridge Weatherly and Nancy Daniel McCurdy. Brent was employed with the University of Georgia for over 18 years. He enjoyed writing, fly fishing, biking, music and was an avid Georgia football fan. Above all, he had a strong faith in Jesus and thrived on time spent with his family.
Survivors include his wife, Kimberly Gibson...
Daniel Brent Weatherly, beloved husband, father and brother, passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at the age of 49.
Born in Decatur, he was a son of Charles Lochridge Weatherly and Nancy...
Baby Hazel Schmidt Winder
Baby Hazel Jean Schmidt was born into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, November 12, 2019. She is survived by her mother and father, Genevieve and Ethan Schmidt; sister, Emersyn Schmidt; grandparents, Stephen and Debbie Schmidt, Lee and Shannon Marrette, Scott and Debbie Dyess; Aunts, Liz Schmidt, Jennifer Dyess, Lacey Dyess, Mattie Dyess, Ashley Dichiara; uncles, Joel Schmidt, Andrew Dyess, Ben Dichiara, and Kurt Dichiara.
The family will receive friends Sunday, November 17, 2019 from 1-2pm at...
Baby Hazel Jean Schmidt was born into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, November 12, 2019. She is survived by her mother and father, Genevieve and Ethan Schmidt; sister, Emersyn Schmidt; grandparents,...
Reynaldo Cortez, Sr. Athens
Ray Cortez, Sr., of Athens, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, November 12, 2019. Mr. Cortez was born on February 26, 1933 in San Benito, TX to Gaspar and Nieves Cortez. He was a loving father and grandfather and will be missed dearly.
He served in the US Army in 1954 and came to Athens, GA in 1959. He also served in the Army Reserves until 1962. He was a self-employed dry wall contractor and worked for many general contractors throughout northeast Georgia. Ray raced cars at the...
Ray Cortez, Sr., of Athens, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, November 12, 2019. Mr. Cortez was born on February 26, 1933 in San Benito, TX to Gaspar and Nieves Cortez. He was a...
W. Howard Norris, 89, of Bishop died on November 11, 2019. He was the son of the late James and Ollie Belle Norris. Upon graduation from Warren County High School, he attended the University of Georgia on a football scholarship, where he was a member of Sigma Nu fraternity and earned a BA degree. Following college he joined the Army and spent a year on the battle front in Korea. He owned and operated Pre Cast Concrete, Inc. located in Statham and later Watkinsville.
Howard is...
W. Howard Norris, 89, of Bishop died on November 11, 2019. He was the son of the late James and Ollie Belle Norris. Upon graduation from Warren County High School, he attended the University...
Michael Bishop Nicholson
Michael Bruce Bishop, Sr. of Nicholson, died Monday, November 11, 2019. He was sixty-five years old. Born August 30, 1954 in Athens to Jack and Marie Bishop, he was the second of four children. Michael grew up in Apalachee, Georgia and was a graduate of Morgan County High School. After high school he attended the University of Georgia.
In the summer of 1974, he met Priscilla Nicholson and they were married March 2, 1975....
Michael Bruce Bishop, Sr. of Nicholson, died Monday, November 11, 2019. He was sixty-five years old. Born August 30, 1954 in Athens to Jack and Marie Bishop, he was the second of four children....
Max Hand Comer
Max Aaron Hand of Comer, Ga passed away Sunday, November 10, 2019 at the age of 62. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Ella Faye Hand; brothers, Alex, Albert and Richard; and sisters, Bonnie and Kathy. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Jeff and Ashley Hand; grandchildren, Brandon and Chasity; and girlfriend, Sandra Hunt.
A graveside service will be Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at 2pm at Danielsville Memorial Gardens. Lord and Stephens Funeral Home - Danielsville...
Max Aaron Hand of Comer, Ga passed away Sunday, November 10, 2019 at the age of 62. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Ella Faye Hand; brothers, Alex, Albert and Richard; and...
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