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Addie Ruth Harper, 95, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2020. Born on May 10, 1925 in Madison, Georgia, Addie was the daughter of the late Austin Fred Harper and Cynthia Frances Studdard.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 3 brothers and 5 sisters. Survivors include her sisters, Hazel (Vernon) Craft and Martha Carter both of Statham, and numerous nieces and nephews.
A private graveside service will be held for the family at Bishop Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers,...
Addie Ruth Harper, 95, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2020. Born on May 10, 1925 in Madison, Georgia, Addie was the daughter of the late Austin Fred Harper and Cynthia Frances Studdard.
In...
Carlton Hendrix, Jr. Hull
Due to restrictions from the coronavirus, private services will be held.
Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, EAST, Athens, GA, is in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com
Due to restrictions from the coronavirus, private services will be held.
Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, EAST, Athens, GA, is in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com
Delores Blanton Watkinsville
Delores Farrow Blanton, 86 of Watkinsville passed away May 27, 2020. She was the daughter of the late, James and Louise Farrow. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Jimmy Farrow and Ralph Simpson.
Graveside services will be Saturday May 30, 2020 10:30am at Oconee Memorial Park with DR. Rick Standard and Rev. Dan Fuller officiating.
Survivors include: Husband, Don Blanton; children, David Blanton of Maryville, TN, Donna Nelson of Soddy Daisy, TN and Dale Blanton of...
Delores Farrow Blanton, 86 of Watkinsville passed away May 27, 2020. She was the daughter of the late, James and Louise Farrow. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Jimmy Farrow and...
Samuel Wheless Lexington
Samuel Ray Wheless, 70, died Tuesday, May 26, 2020. Born in Athens and life long resident of Oglethorpe County, Ray was the son of the late Joseph H. Wheless and Lula Catherine Thomas Wheless. Ray was retired from the Oglethorpe County School System where he worked as a teacher, guidance counselor, assistant principle and in adult education. He was a graduate of the University of Georgia and a member and deacon of Sandy Cross Baptist Church.
Survivors include four siblings: Evelyn Carlisle...
Samuel Ray Wheless, 70, died Tuesday, May 26, 2020. Born in Athens and life long resident of Oglethorpe County, Ray was the son of the late Joseph H. Wheless and Lula Catherine Thomas Wheless. Ray...
Larry Whitehead Bogart
Larry Eugene Whitehead, beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at the age of 65.
Born in Athens on March 15, 1955, he was a son of the late Juan “Red” Whitehead and Betty Dillard Whitehead. Mr. Whitehead worked as a Logger and owned and operated Whitehead Logging. He had a heart of gold that shined through his love and caring for others. Most importantly, Mr. Whitehead loved weekend trips with his wife, Cathy and he loved his...
Larry Eugene Whitehead, beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at the age of 65.
Born in Athens on March 15, 1955, he was a son of the late Juan...
Robert Kittle Bogart
Robert L. Kittle, 87, of Bogart, died on Monday, May 25, 2020.
An Athens native, Robert served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. Afterwards, Robert spent most of his life building custom homes. He was a member of Cleveland Road Baptist Church.
Along with his parents Elijah Kittle and Alma Bray Kittle, Robert was preceded in death by his brother, Thomas Kittle; sister, Doris Harris; and son-in-law, Terry George.
Robert is survived by his wife, Shirley Kittle;...
Robert L. Kittle, 87, of Bogart, died on Monday, May 25, 2020.
An Athens native, Robert served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. Afterwards, Robert spent most of his...
Aubrey Dixon Comer
Aubrey Glenn Dixon, 82, of Comer, Georgia passed away on Monday, May 25, 2020. He was born on April 8, 1938 to the late Harriett Craven and Granville A. Dixon.
In addition to his parents, Aubrey was preceded in death by one brother, four sisters and a number of half brothers and sisters.
Survivors include his brother, Bobby Dixon; sisters, Betty Joe Anderson and Elizabeth Lowe; and many nieces and nephews.
A private graveside service will be held at Cherokee Corners Cemetery.
Lord &...
Aubrey Glenn Dixon, 82, of Comer, Georgia passed away on Monday, May 25, 2020. He was born on April 8, 1938 to the late Harriett Craven and Granville A. Dixon.
In addition to his parents, Aubrey...
Robert "Bob" Doster, Sr. Danielsville
Robert “Bob” Garnett Doster, Sr., beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2020 at the age of 82.
Born in Athens, he was the son of the late Robert Lewis Doster and Clara Alice Langford Doster. Mr. Doster worked as a Property Casualty Insurance Agent for Smith Boley Brown Insurance Company for 40 years and then 10 additional years at Chastain and Associates. Taking care of his clients was one of his top priorities. Mr. Doster cherished time spent...
Robert “Bob” Garnett Doster, Sr., beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2020 at the age of 82.
Born in Athens, he was the son of the late Robert...
Cameron Woodall Athens, GA
Cameron Tyler Woodall , age 33, died on Friday May 22,2020. He was born on August 22,1986 in Carrollton, Georgia, but later moved to Oconee County. Cameron was the son of Roy and Cindy Lovvorn Woodall. In addition to his parents he was survived by two siblings whom he loved dearly. His older sister Rori Shelton, brother in law Jason, and their children Grady, Gavin, and Kenna Grace. His older brother, Thomas Woodall, and sister in law Ashley, and their daughters Audrey and Charlie. Cameron...
Cameron Tyler Woodall , age 33, died on Friday May 22,2020. He was born on August 22,1986 in Carrollton, Georgia, but later moved to Oconee County. Cameron was the son of Roy and Cindy Lovvorn...
LCDR Gary Locke, Jr. Danielsville
LCDR Gary W. Locke, Jr. of Danielsville, Georgia, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2020 at the age of 87. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Rebecca J. Locke; a brother, Linfred Locke of Auburn, Maine; two daughters, Tina Locke Carter & Panther Tomarrock (Lisa) ; a son, Chip Locke; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Gary was an active member of Danielsville United Methodist Church where for many years sang in the choir.
LCDR Locke...
LCDR Gary W. Locke, Jr. of Danielsville, Georgia, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2020 at the age of 87. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Rebecca J. Locke; a brother, Linfred Locke of...
Chad Anderson Watkinsville
Chad Bentley Anderson was born on August 30, 2000, to blessed parents Tyson and Christy Anderson. Chad has two brothers, Brant and Cade. He is survived by his great-grandfather, Lloyd Schmidt, grandparents, Ken and Linnea Anderson, Suzanne Wilson, and Paddie Lord, as well as aunts Patricia Jones (uncle Cody Guyton, cousin Noah Jones) Jessica Rossi, and Cathy Bonilla (uncle Billy, cousins Abby and Ashley), uncle Corey Anderson, and his God-mother Jenniffer Jones. He is preceded in...
Chad Bentley Anderson was born on August 30, 2000, to blessed parents Tyson and Christy Anderson. Chad has two brothers, Brant and Cade. He is survived by his great-grandfather, Lloyd...
Michael Nations Watkinsville
Michael Clay Nations “Mike”, 58 passed away May 21st, 2020 in his beloved town of Athens, Georgia. He was the husband of Dana Nations and they shared 36 years of marriage together. He is survived by his two children, Justin (Christina) and Liz (Joseph), his two grandchildren, Carson and Sydney with his third grandchild due in December, his mother JoAnn Nations, brother Alec Nations and sister Melissa (Rick) Rittenhouse, along with two nieces Katherine and Caroline and many other...
Michael Clay Nations “Mike”, 58 passed away May 21st, 2020 in his beloved town of Athens, Georgia. He was the husband of Dana Nations and they shared 36 years of marriage together. He...
Ernest "Ernie" Hunter Athens
Ernest “Ernie” Holland Hunter, 46, passed away suddenly at his home in Athens, Georgia on May 19, 2020.
Born October 23, 1973, in Columbia, South Carolina, Ernie was the son of Seamon Horace Hunter and the late Elaine Whittle Hunter. Ernie graduated in 1991 from Spring Valley High School and later from The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, Class of 1998. Ernie proudly served his country as a member of the United States Air Force from 1998 – 2002. After his...
Ernest “Ernie” Holland Hunter, 46, passed away suddenly at his home in Athens, Georgia on May 19, 2020.
Born October 23, 1973, in Columbia, South Carolina, Ernie was the son of Seamon...
Noleen Casey Athens
Noleen Marie O’Boyle Casey:
The much beloved Noleen Marie O’Boyle Casey (Mimi) went to meet the Lord on May 19, 2020 after a valiant battle with metastatic melanoma. Noleen passed peacefully, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Scranton, Pennsylvania on November 22, 1937, she had a love for people and always put others before herself. She graduated from Scranton Central High School and received her RN degree from Mercy Hospital School of Nursing in...
Noleen Marie O’Boyle Casey:
The much beloved Noleen Marie O’Boyle Casey (Mimi) went to meet the Lord on May 19, 2020 after a valiant battle with metastatic melanoma. Noleen...
Euell Griffeth Winterville
Watkinsville, GA - E. Dwayne Griffeth, 88, died May 19th, 2020.
Born in High Schoals, Ga, He was the son of the late Euell Lumpkin Griffeth and Gwendolyn Lovern - Griffeth. He lived most of his life in Watkinsville, where in earlier years, was a cotton farmer, a druggist, and retired from Guardian General Cable as a Supervisor after 35 years of devoted service. Mr. Griffeth was a hard working man who spent his life providing and caring for his late wife, Wilma Weatherford-Griffeth and their...
Watkinsville, GA - E. Dwayne Griffeth, 88, died May 19th, 2020.
Born in High Schoals, Ga, He was the son of the late Euell Lumpkin Griffeth and Gwendolyn Lovern - Griffeth. He lived most of his...
Martha Payne Winterville, GA
Martha Jean Jenkins Payne, 80, wife of the late Dorsey Coleman Payne, died Monday, May 18, 2020. Born, June 13, 1939 in Clarkesville, GA, Mrs. Payne was the daughter of the late Bernard Pierce Jenkins and Gladys Savannah Beard Jenkins and sister to the late Buddy Jenkins, Ollie Teems, Janie Jenkins, Rosemary Brooks and Louise Moore.
Jean was a member of East Athens Baptist Church, enjoyed playing the piano and spending time with her family at the lake.
Survivors include her children:...
Martha Jean Jenkins Payne, 80, wife of the late Dorsey Coleman Payne, died Monday, May 18, 2020. Born, June 13, 1939 in Clarkesville, GA, Mrs. Payne was the daughter of the late Bernard...
Harriet Beck Colbert
Beck, Harriet, 87, of Holland, MI went to be with her Savior on May 18, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband Basil Beck and parents, George and Gladys Banks. Harriet is survived by her 4 sons Basil (Wendy), Derek (Lisa), Chad (Yolanda) and Charles and 9 grandchildren Christa, Trey, Makayla, Chase, Dalton, Gage, Chad, Lorryn and Ashton, all whom she dearly loved! Harriet was a nurse and cared for patients in her own home. She moved to FL where she owned a ceramic shop. She loved to...
Beck, Harriet, 87, of Holland, MI went to be with her Savior on May 18, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband Basil Beck and parents, George and Gladys Banks. Harriet is survived by her 4...
Augustus Stephen “Gus” Smith, 20, died Sunday, May 17, 2020.
Gus was born on October 18, 1999 in Athens, GA. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing, especially duck hunting, always with Hank by his side. He worked for Fleming Heating and Air Conditioning as a heating and air technician.
Survivors include his mother, Hope Sunshine Hansford; grandparents, Steve and Gina Hansford and Charles and Janice Smith; aunts, Faith Jennings and Laura Bauchman;...
Augustus Stephen “Gus” Smith, 20, died Sunday, May 17, 2020.
Gus was born on October 18, 1999 in Athens, GA. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing, especially...
Therese Ramsey Watkinsville
Therese (Terry) Hamel Ramsey was taken to her eternal rest on Sunday, May 17, 2020 at the age of 96.
Terry was born in Central Falls, R I on December 17, 1923, and lived at St. Mary’s, Highland Hills, in Watkinsville, GA.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Joseph Ramsey, and her three brothers and two sisters. She is survived by her four children, David Ramsey, Judy Rainbow, Mark Ramsey and Greg Ramsey, as well as 8 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, and...
Therese (Terry) Hamel Ramsey was taken to her eternal rest on Sunday, May 17, 2020 at the age of 96.
Terry was born in Central Falls, R I on December 17, 1923, and lived at St....
Margaret Ann Brooks, 76, wife of the late Henry Grady Brooks, Jr., died Saturday, May 16, 2020. Born in Danielsville, GA, she was the daughter of the late L.E. Smith and Ruth Florene Smith. Mrs. Brooks worked in the banking as a teller and was a member of Winterville First Baptist Church.
Survivors include her daughters: Debbie (Adrian) Colquitt and Deana (Jamie) Lacey; grandchildren: Brandon Colquitt, Katelyn Bouknight, Nicolas Lacey, Madison Lacey and Canyon Lacey and three great...
Margaret Ann Brooks, 76, wife of the late Henry Grady Brooks, Jr., died Saturday, May 16, 2020. Born in Danielsville, GA, she was the daughter of the late L.E. Smith and Ruth Florene Smith. Mrs....
Raymond Still Jr. Hull
Raymond Still Jr., cherished husband, father, grandfather and friend to many, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2020 at the age of 59.
Born in South Carolina, he was the son of Raymond Still Sr. and Gladys “Billie” Lasseter Still. Ray never knew a stranger and could always find a reason or occasion for ice cream. He loved the mountains, playing cards and spending time on his Harley. Ray was employed with E-ONE in Ocala, Florida for over 39 years. Most of all, he thrived on time...
Raymond Still Jr., cherished husband, father, grandfather and friend to many, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2020 at the age of 59.
Born in South Carolina, he was the son of Raymond Still Sr....
Andy Pritchett Winterville
In Memory of Andy Pritchett
Anthony Michael “Andy” Pritchett, 71, of Winterville, Georgia, passed into the arms of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on the evening of May 16, 2020 at his home.
The son of James William Pritchett and Annie Ruth Arthur Pritchett, Andy was born on August 26, 1948 in Carnesville, Ga and later raised in Winterville, Ga where he graduated from Oglethorpe County High School in 1966.
He was an Army Veteran, serving our country from May 1968...
In Memory of Andy Pritchett
Anthony Michael “Andy” Pritchett, 71, of Winterville, Georgia, passed into the arms of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on the evening of May 16,...
Jack Brannen Deal, 78, husband of Alice Jane Roach Deal, died Friday, May 15, 2020 in Bogart, GA. Born in Statesboro, GA he was the son of the late Bennie Floyd Deal and Hazel Brannen Deal. Jack worked in commercial insurance as a Partner with Manry & Heston Inc. He enjoyed being an active private pilot for more than 30 years and most of all he loved spending time with his family.
Survivors in addition to his wife Alice, include two daughters Amanda Jane Berg ( Son-in-law Ryan...
Jack Brannen Deal, 78, husband of Alice Jane Roach Deal, died Friday, May 15, 2020 in Bogart, GA. Born in Statesboro, GA he was the son of the late Bennie Floyd Deal and Hazel Brannen Deal. ...
Jose Diaz Athens
No services are scheduled at this time.
Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, EAST, Athens, GA, is in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com
No services are scheduled at this time.
Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, EAST, Athens, GA, is in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com
Carol M. Spratlin, 76, passed away May 14, 2020.
Carol's most meaningful employment was being a personal in-home caregiver with end-of-life patients. A native of Greenville, PA. she was a daughter of the late Randall A. and Ethel Nelson Marstellar. She was preceded in death by her husband, James "Gary" Spratlin, and a son, Edwin L. Cromer.
Survivors include one daughter, Vickie Cromer (Jimmy) of Winterville; step-son, Jeff Spratlin of...
Carol M. Spratlin, 76, passed away May 14, 2020.
Carol's most meaningful employment was being a personal in-home caregiver with end-of-life patients. A native of...
Marceline Drake Winterville
Marceline Williams Drake passed away on May 14, 2020. She was born on March 5, 1947 and grew up living her entire life on Meyers Farm Road, Arnoldsville, GA and attended the Oglethorpe County School System.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Bill & Flora Lee Plott Williams; brother William (Bill) T. Williams; sister Pauline Marie Williams; maternal grandparents, Tom & Fannie Fields Plott; and brother-in-law, Harold R. Duncan.
Marceline is survived by her sister, Peggy...
Marceline Williams Drake passed away on May 14, 2020. She was born on March 5, 1947 and grew up living her entire life on Meyers Farm Road, Arnoldsville, GA and attended the Oglethorpe County...
Edd McCannon Danielsville
Edd M. McCannon, 76, of Danielsville passed away on May 14, 2020.
Born on September 1, 1944 in Oglethorpe county, he was the son of the late Annie McCannon and Millard F. McCannon . After highschool, Edd joined the army where he served in the Vietnam War and was awarded a purple heart. He was a pro Bass fisherman, very organized and was always telling jokes. Edd loved gardening, cooking and Saturday night bonfires and cookouts with his wife, Debbie.
In addition to his parents, he is...
Edd M. McCannon, 76, of Danielsville passed away on May 14, 2020.
Born on September 1, 1944 in Oglethorpe county, he was the son of the late Annie McCannon and Millard F. McCannon . After...
Brice Bishop Athens
No services are scheduled at this time.
Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, EAST, Athens, GA, is in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com
No services are scheduled at this time.
Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, EAST, Athens, GA, is in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com
Lucille Jennings Athens, GA
Lucille S. Jennings, 79, wife of Cecil R. Jennings, Sr., died Wednesday, May 13, 2020.
Born in Eastman, GA, she was the daughter of the late Albert Sanders and Vida Pearl Butler Sanders. Lucille retired from the University of Georgia as a bookkeeper and was a member of Green Acres Baptist Church.
Survivors include her sons; Cecil (Katherine) Jennings, Jr. and Pat (Karen) Jennings; ten grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
A private graveside service will be held, Friday, May 15,...
Lucille S. Jennings, 79, wife of Cecil R. Jennings, Sr., died Wednesday, May 13, 2020.
Born in Eastman, GA, she was the daughter of the late Albert Sanders and Vida Pearl Butler Sanders. Lucille...
Stephen Maxey Watkinsville
Stephen Puryear Maxey, 92, of Oconee County passed away on May 12, 2020.
He was born in Athens, Georgia on April 20, 1928 and grew up in Watkinsville, Georgia with his late parents, Herchel Ervin Maxey, who passed on August 14, 1975, and Inez Puryear Maxey, who passed on April 29, 1985.
He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Marjorie Ann Bryant Maxey; 2 daughters, Karen Ann Maxey and Susan Maria Maxey; 1 grandson, Michael Bryant Hembree; 2 great-grandsons, Eli Joseph Hembree and...
Stephen Puryear Maxey, 92, of Oconee County passed away on May 12, 2020.
He was born in Athens, Georgia on April 20, 1928 and grew up in Watkinsville, Georgia with his late parents, Herchel...
Rev. Johnny Tucker, Sr. Comer, GA
Rev. Johnny M. Tucker, Sr., 87, husband of Annie Sue McCannon Tucker, died Tuesday, May 12, 2020. Born in Oglethorpe County, GA, he was the son of the late Lonnie Mell Tucker and Susie Casey Tucker. Johnny retired from the U.S. Department of Agriculture as a Federal Meat Inspector. His true passion was being a Southern Baptist Minister having served at several area churches in Madison, Oglethorpe, Jackson and Wilkes Counties.
Survivors include his four children: Sue Anne (Hank) Sturm,...
Rev. Johnny M. Tucker, Sr., 87, husband of Annie Sue McCannon Tucker, died Tuesday, May 12, 2020. Born in Oglethorpe County, GA, he was the son of the late Lonnie Mell Tucker and Susie Casey...
Bobbye Nelle Allen Bogart
Bobbye Nelle Roberts Allen was born in Hart County, GA in March 1924 and died peacefully at her home in Bogart, GA on May 12.
She was married for fifty years to the late Rev. Bob Allen who preceded her in death.
She is survived by three children; John (Jen) Allen, Judi (Tom) Oliver, and
Jim (Sharon) Allen. Nine grandchildren, and 13 great grandchildren also survive her. Miss Bobbye had a wonderful team of caregivers: Joyce Ann Johnson, Deborah Mitchell, and Sharman Fricks who...
Bobbye Nelle Roberts Allen was born in Hart County, GA in March 1924 and died peacefully at her home in Bogart, GA on May 12.
She was married for fifty years to the late Rev. Bob Allen who...
Deborah Martin Royston
Deborah Anne Martin, 64, went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 12th 2020. She was born and raised in Nicholson, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her parents, Shirly Hambree Minish and Franklin Eugene Martin; and her sister Wanda Jean Allen. Deborah is survived by one son, Jon Martin Presgraves of Okayama, Japan; one daughter Amanda Presgraves of Maysville, GA; two nieces, Sonya N. Martin and Krystine Lee Allen of Seoul, Korea; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Deborah Anne Martin, 64, went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 12th 2020. She was born and raised in Nicholson, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her parents, Shirly Hambree Minish and...
John Mell “Possum” Simmons, 84, husband of 66 years to Polly Ruth Simmons, died Monday, May 11, 2020. Born in Madison County, he was the son of the late Hollis Eugene Simmons and Lucy Dean Simmons and father to the late John Mell Simmons, Jr. John retired as an inspector from Transcontinental Pipeline after 29 years and also retired from Williams Pipeline after 15 years.
Survivors in addition to his wife include four children: Gwen Simmons Marlow, Martha Christine...
John Mell “Possum” Simmons, 84, husband of 66 years to Polly Ruth Simmons, died Monday, May 11, 2020. Born in Madison County, he was the son of the late Hollis Eugene Simmons and Lucy...
John Howell McElhannon, 68, of Winterville, died at home due to chronic medical conditions on Saturday, May 9, 2020.
He was born August 28, 1951 in Spartanburg, South Carolina to the late Fayette M. McElhannon, Sr. and Daisy Howell McElhannon. John retired from the University of Georgia Carpentry Shop.
Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, William S. McElhannon, sister, Margaret M. Olsen, and brother-in-law Nicholas Quinif.
John is survived by his daughter,...
John Howell McElhannon, 68, of Winterville, died at home due to chronic medical conditions on Saturday, May 9, 2020.
He was born August 28, 1951 in Spartanburg, South Carolina to the late Fayette...
Jeanette “Jan” Cooley, 82, recently of Athens but a native of Lawrenceville, died on May 9, 2020. She was the daughter of the late Joe and Sophie Cooley, also of Lawrenceville. When Jan grew up, Lawrenceville was a small railroad town, miles from Atlanta in more than distance. She loved to tell stories of those years to her family, almost as much as she loved watching the Atlanta Braves play baseball or almost anyone playing football. She was a staunch supporter of the Atlanta...
Jeanette “Jan” Cooley, 82, recently of Athens but a native of Lawrenceville, died on May 9, 2020. She was the daughter of the late Joe and Sophie Cooley, also of Lawrenceville. When...
Ruth Henson Lokey passed away May 9, 2020.
She had lived most of her life at Arnoldsville, but had lived at Cypress Village Retirement Center at Jacksonville, FL for four years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hugh Lokey.
She is survived by daughters, Joyce Pruitt and Carol Douglas and son, Larry Lokey. She had worked and retired from the University of Georgia after twenty-seven years.
Graveside services were held at Arnoldsville Cemetery.
Lord and Stephens Funeral Home,...
Ruth Henson Lokey passed away May 9, 2020.
She had lived most of her life at Arnoldsville, but had lived at Cypress Village Retirement Center at Jacksonville, FL for four years. She was...
Miriam Louise Leaptrott, 89, died May 8, 2020.
Miriam was preceded in death by her husband of sixty-six years, Rev. Don Leaptrott. As the wife of a minister, she played a very important role in the churches and communities they served. Miriam and Don moved to Athens in 1959, where he became the pastor of Green Acres Baptist Church. They remained at Green Acres for over 20 years, and then moved to Zion Baptist Church in Braselton and from there went to Mars Hill Baptist Church in...
Miriam Louise Leaptrott, 89, died May 8, 2020.
Miriam was preceded in death by her husband of sixty-six years, Rev. Don Leaptrott. As the wife of a minister, she played a very important role in...
Eddie Kehl, 73, residing at High Shoals Health and Rehabilitation Center in Bishop, GA went to be with His Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 8, 2020. Eddie was born September 25, 1946 in Miami, Oklahoma to George and Myrtle Kehl. He was a graduate of Abilene High School and McMurry College. He was married to Ann Pirtle, May 25, 1976. He worked in the Flooring Industry and served his country in the National Guard. He was a member of West Side Baptist Church in Atlanta, Texas where he had...
Eddie Kehl, 73, residing at High Shoals Health and Rehabilitation Center in Bishop, GA went to be with His Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 8, 2020. Eddie was born September 25, 1946 in Miami,...
Helen Jane Wood, 74, died Thursday, May 7, 2020. Born in Little Rock, AR, she was the daughter of the late Charles Clark Hines and Helen Aleine Pendegrass Hines. She retired from the Navy Supply School in Athens as a Military Retailer.
Survivors include her children: Rusty (Terry) Wood, Brian (Chris) Wood and Cheryl (Steve) Fellows; grandchildren: Emily Wood, Sarah Wood, Abby Wood, Hayden Wood, Matt Wood, Taylor Fellows and Dalton Fellows and great grandchild, Charlie...
Helen Jane Wood, 74, died Thursday, May 7, 2020. Born in Little Rock, AR, she was the daughter of the late Charles Clark Hines and Helen Aleine Pendegrass Hines. She retired from the Navy Supply...
Sharon Collier Watkinsville
Sharon Collier, age 69, passed away peacefully at her home after battling cancer on May 7, 2020.
Sharon was born in Harriman, TN to Archie and Lois Lloyd. She graduated from Athens High School in 1968 and UGA in 1972 with a Bachelor of Education and subspecialized in Special Education. While at UGA, she married Lewis T. Collier in 1970 and they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in March. She taught in the public-school systems of both Clarke and Oconee County before joining her...
Sharon Collier, age 69, passed away peacefully at her home after battling cancer on May 7, 2020.
Sharon was born in Harriman, TN to Archie and Lois Lloyd. She graduated from Athens High School in...
Bernice Smith Athens
Bernice Bankston Smith, 95, of Athens, Georgia, passed away on May 7, 2020.
A native of Jasper, Alabama, Mrs. Smith was the daughter of the late John Wesley and Betty Gay Bankston. She was preceded in death by her parents, her loving husband of 67 years, WC Smith, eight siblings, five sisters-in-law, two brothers-in-law, and daughter-in-law Mary Elaine Smith.
Survivors include three children - Wayne (Cheryl) Smith, Gay (Rick) Boswell, and Wesley (Cheryl) Smith, eight grandchildren - Kelley...
Bernice Bankston Smith, 95, of Athens, Georgia, passed away on May 7, 2020.
A native of Jasper, Alabama, Mrs. Smith was the daughter of the late John Wesley and Betty Gay Bankston. She was...
Jo Ann Ward Rice, 68, wife of Harry Felton Rice, Retired Chief Magistrate Judge, Madison County, died May 7, 2020.
Born in Nuremberg, Germany, she was the daughter of the late George Gordon Ward, Jr. and Dorothy Grey Minchner Ward; step daughter to the late Marguerite Ward and mother to the late George Ott. Mrs. Rice retired as a Registered Nurse from Oconee Area Health Care and was a member of Mount Hermon Presbyterian Church.
Survivors in addition to her husband include...
Jo Ann Ward Rice, 68, wife of Harry Felton Rice, Retired Chief Magistrate Judge, Madison County, died May 7, 2020.
Born in Nuremberg, Germany, she was the daughter of the late George Gordon Ward,...
Bilal Rabai Watkinsville, GA
Bilal Mohamed Rabai, age 61, of Watkinsville, Georgia, passed from this earth to heaven on Wednesday, May 6, 2020. He was in the middle of a brave recovery from heart surgery. His last days were filled with love and hope for the future.
The first child of Amneh Kobeissi and Mohamed Rabai, Bilal was born on October 11, 1958, in Bo, Sierra Leone, West Africa. He was educated at boarding school in Lebanon and then joined his family’s business in the Central African Republic. In 1989, he...
Bilal Mohamed Rabai, age 61, of Watkinsville, Georgia, passed from this earth to heaven on Wednesday, May 6, 2020. He was in the middle of a brave recovery from heart surgery. His last days were...
Stanley Terrell Colbert
Stanley Paul Terrell, age 76, of Colbert, died on May 5, 2020. He was the son of the late Tommie and Roy Terrell of Lula, GA. He is predeceased by a sister, Gail Burke. Survivors include his wife, Peggy Terrell, two sons, Paul Terrell (Jenny) and Steven Terrell, two grandsons, Carson and Davis Terrell, brothers, Richard and Gary Terrell, and sister, Sally Terrell.
Stanley was a graduate of Rutherford-Spindale High School, the University of Georgia, and Georgia Southern...
Stanley Paul Terrell, age 76, of Colbert, died on May 5, 2020. He was the son of the late Tommie and Roy Terrell of Lula, GA. He is predeceased by a sister, Gail Burke. Survivors...
Howard Cox Bishop
Howard Todd Cox, 53, of Bishop, died Tuesday, May 5, 2020.
Born in Jacksonville, he was a son of the late Harold T. Cox and Wilma D. Cox. Todd enjoyed golfing and smoking anything on his Big Green Egg. He was currently serving on the board of the Northeast Georgia Council of the Boy Scouts of America. Todd previously served as President of Georgia’s chapter of Healthcare Financial Management Association and was CFO of Navicent Baldwin in Milledgeville. He was a member of Prince Avenue...
Howard Todd Cox, 53, of Bishop, died Tuesday, May 5, 2020.
Born in Jacksonville, he was a son of the late Harold T. Cox and Wilma D. Cox. Todd enjoyed golfing and smoking anything on his Big...
Kate Pritchett Watkinsville, GA
Kate Pritchett, age 93, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, May 4, 2020. Ms. Kate, as she was known by many, was born in Morgan County to Perry and Annie McClain. While working for the National Youth Administration during World War II, she met her future husband, Walter W. Pritchett. She moved to Oconee County, after marrying Walter in 1945. Ms. Kate was known for her faith, her love of family, and her love for children. She was an active member of Antioch Christian Church, where...
Kate Pritchett, age 93, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, May 4, 2020. Ms. Kate, as she was known by many, was born in Morgan County to Perry and Annie McClain. While working for the...
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