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James Michael McKinney, Sr.
Mar 27, 2026
James Michael McKinney, Sr., born on March 16, 1953, in Athens, Georgia, passed away on March 27, 2026, in Charleston, South Carolina. He was a dedicated and hardworking man who spent much of his life working as a heavy equipment mechanic for The Loaf Company and Louisiana Pacific. After retirement, Mike embraced poultry farming, operating a broiler farm in Oglethorpe...
Benjamin Michael Shurtleff
Mar 21, 2026
Airman First Class Benjamin M. Shurtleff, United States Air Force, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of service and dedication.A1C Shurtleff enlisted in the United States Air Force in 2025, serving as a contracting specialist. He completed training at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, where he earned the respect of his peers and leaders through...
Patti Paradise Escoe
Mar 30, 2026
Patti Paradise Escoe, 69, passed away unexpectedly on March 30, 2026 surrounded by her loving family.
The family will greet friends at Lord & Stephens Funeral Home EAST on Friday, April 3, 2026 from 1:00 P.M. until 2:00 P.M. with a memorial service to follow at 2:00 P.M. in the chapel of Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, EAST
Patti Paradise, daughter of...
Frances Helen McElroy
Mar 29, 2026
Frances Helen McElroy, 90, passed away on March 29, 2026. Born on November 22, 1935, she was the daughter of the late John McElroy and Ellie Collins McElroy of Madison County, Georgia. Frances was the youngest of 12 children.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by all of her siblings, James, Thomas, Corrie, Rosalee, Catherine, Cornelia, Sam,...
Rachel Eubank
Mar 27, 2026
Rachel Whitworth Eubank, age 97 of Watkinsville, Georgia, passed away on Friday, March 27th in the Presbyterian Village Memory Care Unit among family and friends. She was the daughter of the late Rev. Troy Chandler Whitworth and Pearl Gunnells Whitworth. Once a member of a family of seven, she is now survived by one sole sister, Joann Whitworth Dean (Mrs....
Rachel Sanders Adkins
Mar 27, 2026
Rachel Adkins passed away on March 27, 2026, at The Haven of Cedar Shoals in Athens, Georgia at the age of 91. She was raised in Stephens, Georgia by the late RH and Janie Sanders. She married Willie Howard Adkins of Maxeys and that is where they built their life together. They had 4 children: Bruce Adkins, Jan (Paul) Elm,...
Sean Patrick Henderson
Mar 23, 2026
Sean Patrick Henderson, 35, of Oconee County, Georgia passed away March 23rd, 2026.
Sean was born June 5th, 1990 to Anthony Dean Henderson and Sharon Lee Henderson in Covington, Georgia.
Sean attended Oconee County High School where he met Kelsey Whatley. In 2009 they married and went on to have two beautiful children, Nolan Lee Henderson and Kira Marisa Henderson. Sean was...
Joan Nelms Whitehead
Mar 23, 2026
On March 23, 2026, Joan Nelms Whitehead went home to be with her Lord and Savior. Joan was a long-time resident of Oconee County where she worked for the Oconee County Tax Commissioners Office. She was a member of Bethlehem Church, Oconee Campus where she was involved in various groups; game day was her favorite. Joan enjoyed quilting and truly...
Jacelynn Grace Oglesby
Mar 21, 2026
Jacelynn Grace Oglesby of Comer, GA passed away in the embrace of her family on March 21, 2026 in Augusta, GA. Jacelynn was born March 11, 2026 to Delana Jachimski and Rantavious Oglesby. Despite her short time on this earth Jacelynn brought immense joy to our lives and was loved from the moment she was known. We are thanking Jesus...
Millard "Bill" Franklin Seagraves, Jr.
Mar 21, 2026
Millard "Bill" Franklin Seagraves, Jr., cherished husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at the age of 82.
Born in Athens, he was the son of the late Millard Franklin Seagraves, Sr. and Sara Hardy Seagraves. Bill honorably served his country as a member of the United States Navy. Following his service, he built a...
Louise Wicker
Mar 20, 2026
Louise Wicker, 72, passed away peacefully at home on March 20, 2026 under Hospice Care.
Born on August 5, 1953 in Newberry County, South Carolina, Louise was the daughter of late T. Lake and Frances Elizabeth Wicker of Pomeria, SC. Louise graduated from Mid-Carolina High School in 1971.
Louise attended Clemson University for Food Science degrees (BS ‘75 and MS ‘79), and...
Nita Gunnells
Mar 20, 2026
Nita Paul Gunnells, 71, of Ila, Georgia, passed away on March 20, 2026.
Nita spent her early years in Carlton, Georgia, and often spoke fondly of the time she shared with her parents, Aunt Gladys, Uncle Howell, and many other loving relatives and friends growing up. She was a graduate of Madison County High School, where she met the love of...
Donna Carter Poelstra
Mar 20, 2026
Donna Bridgett Carter Poelstra passed away on March 20, 2026 surrounded by her family.
The family will greet friends from 3:30 P.M. to 4:30 P.M. on Sunday, March 22, 2026 at Lord & Stephens Funeral Home EAST.
A complete obituary will be shared at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly suggests donations be made in Donna's memory to the...
Permelia Digamon
Mar 20, 2026
Mary Permelia Digamon, 78, of Hull, died March 20, 2026.
Born February 21, 1948, in Clarke County, Mary was a daughter of the late Ruby Elizabeth Haynes and Chandler Walter Bray and was also preceded in death by three brothers, Robert Bray, Clifford Bray and Gene Bray.
Mary retired from Bell South/AT&T after more than twenty years and then worked in the...
Jean Lee Anderson
Mar 20, 2026
Jean Lee Anderson, cherished wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister, passed away on Friday, March 20, 2026 at the age of 80.
Born in Toccoa, GA she was a daughter of the late Joseph Lee and Betty Garrison Lee. Jean or as many called her "Jeanie" loved spending time with friends and family and enjoyed making lasting memories while traveling to...
Celia Frady James
Mar 19, 2026
Celia Frady James, 72, of Bogart, Georgia, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2026, at home after a long illness.
Born in Brunswick, Georgia to Robert and Margaret Frady, she was raised all over the southeast, as her father was transferred frequently. After graduating from Kennesaw College, she worked for Cashin's Place restaurants until marrying and starting her family. Primarily a...
Dottie A. Coile
Mar 19, 2026
Dottie Adams Coile, 81, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2026.
Born on September 25, 1944 in Danielsville, Georgia, Dottie was the daughter of the late Otha and Vallie Lee Adams. She was a faithful member of Trinity Baptist Church in Danielsville.
Dottie dedicated much of her life to serving her community. She worked as a Program Assistant in the Madison County...
Richard Scott Scoggins
Mar 17, 2026
Richard Scott Scoggins, 61, passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.
Born in Athens, he was a son of the late Jerry Scoggins and Ethel Patrick Scoggins.
Graveside services for Mr. Scoggins will be held on Friday, March 20, 2026 at 2:00 pm at Huff Cemetery.
Talley WiIliams
Mar 16, 2026
Talley Barie Holeman Williams, 86, of Danielsville, passed away on March 16, 2026.
Born on June 22, 1939, in Madison County GA., she was the daughter of the late William Fred and Nomi Maybelle Hooper Holeman. In her free time, she found joy in gardening, caring for the farm and horses, and maintaining a perfectly clean home; but nothing was more...
Nell Carnes
Mar 15, 2026
Nell Jacoba Carnes, 93, of Athens passed away on March 15, 2026. Born on March 28, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Henry Oosthoek and Jennie Cook.
Nell enjoyed working in the health field. She obtained her first degree in PE & health at Richmond College and eventually progressed into the nursing home health field.
In addition to her parents,...
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