OBITUARIES

Aug 13, 2022

Laurie Lynn Bradberry, 56, of Commerce, passed away on Saturday, August 13, 2022.

Born in Decatur, she was a daughter of the late William L. Doolittle and Julia Merle Martin Doolittle. Mrs. Bradberry retired from the Roystonian Restaurant after more than 20 years of employment with her one of a kind boss and friend, Jennifer Stoyle. She...

Aug 12, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Jean Carolyn Shields. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Aug 12, 2022

Carl Werner Badura, 84, of Watkinsville, died on Friday, August 12, 2022.

The son of the late Carl O. Badura and Herta Goetze Badura, Carl was born in Long Island and raised in Yonkers, NY. He worked in information technology until his retirement. Carl and his wife Christina moved to Watkinsville, GA in 1995 and quickly called...

Aug 11, 2022

Willis Oscar Langford, 85, of Arnoldsville, GA, passed away August 11, 2022, peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in the St. Mary’s hospital on Milledge Ave, Athens, GA on September 29, 1936.

Willis was a Born-Again Christian who had come to know Jesus at the Age of 18 after having been...

Aug 10, 2022

Mrs. Alpha Joyce Hastings Frazee, affectionally known as “JoJo”, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 10, 2022, in Athens, Georgia.

A graveside service will be conducted on Sunday, August 14, 2022, at 1:00 PM CST at Lone Oak Cemetery with Reverend Steve Thomas. Active pallbearers include Terry Haislip, Bryan Vernon, Jake Vernon, Greg Scott, Rodney Haislip, Jason...

Aug 10, 2022

Edell Hinely Raburn, 95, passed away peacefully at her home in Athens on August 10, 2022. Born in Springfield, Georgia on November 8, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Hugh Ryan Hinely and Mertie Zittrouer Hinely.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Julian Adkin Raburn in 2000; siblings...

Aug 9, 2022

Melba McClure Jones, 80, of Commerce, died August 9, 2022.

Born in Gilmer County, she was the youngest of 7 children.  She was a resident of Commerce for 44 years, and retired from customer service at Levolor.

Melba was preceded in death by her husband of 37 years, Grady Jones, and her daughter, Maxine McClure....

Aug 8, 2022

Jack Chandler Gardner, age 75, died at home on August 8. Jack was born October 29, 1946, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to Chandler McKay Gardner and Gladys Evans Gardner. The family moved to Montgomery when Jack was 8, where his sister, Kay was born. He graduated from Robert E Lee High School, attended Auburn University briefly, and was drafted at...

Aug 8, 2022

Clayton was born in Horry County, South Carolina on December 8, 1940. He passed away at his home in Watkinsville, Georgia on Monday August 8, 2022.

He was the son of Brunson and Lella Graham of Nichols, SC.

He is survived by his wife, Ernestine Dyar Graham of the home. They recently celebrated their 60th...

Aug 7, 2022

Jon Franklin Deans, 71, of Watkinsville, Ga., went home to be with his Lord whom he loved very much on August 7, 2022. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend.

Jon was born on August 15, 1950. He was the son of the late William Franklin Deans and Doris Hood Deans. He grew up...

Aug 7, 2022

Carolyn Thomas of Crawford, Georgia passed away on Sunday, August 7th, 2022. She was born Carolyn Louise Davis to Margie and Silas Davis in Portland, Tennessee. She is preceded in death by her parents, siblings, and husband Alford Thomas, Sr. Carolyn graduated from the St. Mary's School of Practical Nursing in 1971. She was a dedicated LPN at St....

Aug 6, 2022

Elizabeth Dixon Lowe, 80, of Athens, GA passed away on Saturday, August 6, 2022. She was born September 30, 1941 to the late Harriett Craven Dixon and Granville A. Dixon.  In addition to her parents Elizabeth was preceded in death by her husband of 27 years, Harry E. “Gene” Lowe, grandson, Beau Anderson Gunter, two brothers, four sisters and...

Aug 5, 2022

Darlene Marie Bell, age 81, of Athens, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 5, 2022, surrounded by family who dearly loved her.

A native of Athens, Mrs. Bell was the youngest of five children of the late Mary Madeline Gann Smith and William Green Smith.  Mrs. Bell was preceded in death by her husband, Frederick Ray Bell,...

Aug 4, 2022

Phylis Irene Adams Donaldson passed away on August 4, 2022, one day short of her 93rd birthday. She was born on August 5, 1929 in Dunwoody, Ga. Irene died peacefully at Manor Lake Assisted Living in Athens, Ga, where she was a resident for four months.

She graduated from North Fulton Highschool in 1946 and...

Aug 4, 2022

John Anthony Batson, 67, husband of 25 years to Terri Hubert Batson, died August 4, 2022. Born in Greensboro, GA he was the son of the late John Walter Batson and Susie Mae Sherrer Batson.  Mr. Batson was a general contractor and owner of Batson Construction. Survivors in addition to his wife include three sons: Shanan Batson, Zachary Batson...

Aug 1, 2022

Grover Earl Bryson, 53, of Oglethorpe County, Georgia, passed away on August 1, 2022. Born on June 28, 1969, he was the son of Mary Lois Arflin and the late Wallace Earl Bryson.

Nicknamed “Big Shot”, he loved racing.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Chancey Bryson.

Jul 31, 2022

Parks Towns, 91, of Athens, died on Sunday, July 31, 2022.

Graveside funeral services will be held on Thursday, August 4 at Evergreen Memorial Park at 10:00 a.m.

Mr. Towns will lie in state at Lord and Stephens, East on Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. for anyone who would like to pay their...

Jul 30, 2022

Michael Lincoln Paradise, cherished father, grandfather and brother, passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2022 at the age of 74.

A lifelong resident of Crawford, he was a son of the late A. Lincoln Paradise and Rose Moore Jenkins. Mr. Paradise graduated from Oglethorpe County High School and retired from Fowler Products after more than 49 years...

Jul 30, 2022

Michael Lee Norman, beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 30, 2022 at the age of 53.

Born in Athens, he was a son of the late David Hugh Norman Jr. and Peggy Jean Marrett Norman. Michael enjoyed fishing and was an avid fan of the Georgia Bulldogs. Most importantly, he thrived...

Jul 30, 2022

Murphy Stephen “Steve” White, 78, of Eatonton, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, July 30, 2022.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 3, 2022 from 1:00pm. – 2:30pm., and the funeral service will held on the same day at 3pm in the chapel, both at Lord & Stephens East Funeral Home, 4355 Lexington Road, Athens, GA...