OBITUARIES

Helen Edwards

Jul 28, 2022

Eloise Dalton Edwards, 84, of Athens passed away on July 28 th , 2022. Born in White County, GA. Eloise was the daughter of the late Thomas Watson and Viola Smith Dalton. She was preceded in death by her seven siblings: Calvin (Pete) Dalton, Agnes Skelton, Rudolph Dalton, Durand (Dude) Dalton, Mildred Lyle, Thomas Dalton Jr., and Donald Dalton....

Brian John LaHaie

Jul 28, 2022

Brian John LaHaie, 67, of Watkinsville passed away July 28, 2022 after a courageous battle with brain cancer. He was born June 4, 1955 in Fort Knox, KY to Paul and Trevelyn LaHaie, and grew up in Peoria, Illinois.

Surviving are two children, Nicole (David) Aldridge and Adam (Paula) LaHaie, both of Atlanta, GA. Also surviving are...

Michael Albert Spronck

Jul 27, 2022

Michael Albert Spronck, 97, of Bogart passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2022. Born on December 17, 1924, in Bayonne, NJ, he was the son of the late Michael H. Spronck and Elsie Schroeder Spronck. Mike loved art, golf, playing tennis, swimming in the ocean. He was a veteran of the United States Navy, Seaman 1 st Class, Honorably...

John Weymon Harrison

Jul 27, 2022

John ‘Johnny’ Weymon Harrison, cherished husband, father, grandfather and brother, passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, July 27, 2022 at the age of 71.

Born in Athens, he was a son of the late Lee Harrison and Willie Langford Harrison as well as his brother Lee Harrison Jr. Johnny enjoyed hunting, fishing and long days at the...

Dana Allen Carter

Jul 27, 2022

Dana Allen Carter, cherished husband, father, grandfather and brother, passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at the age of 72.

Born in Athens, he was a son of the late Emory Allen Carter and Sara Dillard Carter. Mr. Carter was a clock repairman and mechanic. He enjoyed hunting and was a member of Amvets Post 10....

David Matthew Csuka

Jul 26, 2022

David Csuka (51), born on July 6, 1971, passed away on July 25, 2022. A gentle man who will be remembered for his love of God’s creation and his love for his family. He survived by his mother Lynn Csuka, ex-wife Christy Csuka, and kids Brian M. Csuka, Mandi Csuka, and Noah Csuka. He was predeceased by his father William...

David Edwin Gastley

Jul 26, 2022

David “Dave” Edwin Gastley age 70,  of Athens, Georgia died on July 26, 2022.  David was born in Atlanta, Georgia the son of the late Jesse and Dorothy Gastley.  He graduated from Sandy Springs High School in 1970.  He moved to Athens a few years after graduation because of the emerging music scene.

David Gastley is survived...

Pearl Yvonne Miller

Jul 26, 2022

Pearl Yvonne Miller, 85, wife of nearly 69 years to the late Reverend Bobby Gene “B.G.” Miller, Sr., died Tuesday, July 26, 2022. Born in Jackson, TN, she was the daughter of the late Johnnie M. Stubblefield and Jimmie Pearl Lynch Stubblefield.

Mrs. Miller and Rev. Miller married on January 1, 1952. They began serving in the...

Dr. Donald Lee Evans

Jul 24, 2022

Dr. Donald Lee Evans, 79, of Athens, GA, died on July 24, 2022, at his residence in Greensboro, GA. He was born in Kansas City, MO, on May 22, 1943. He received a bachelor’s and master’s degrees in biological sciences from the University of Missouri-Kansas City and a doctorate in immunology from the University of Arkansas. Dr. Evans completed...

Robert Lee Covington, Sr.

Jul 24, 2022

Robert Lee Covington, Sr., 62, of Athens, died on Sunday, July 24, 2022.

Mr. Covington was a veteran of the United States Army.

Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, EAST, Athens, GA, is in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com

Andrew J. Alasin

Jul 24, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Andrew J. Alasin. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Minnie "Leasy" Lee (Whitlock) McClure

Jul 23, 2022

Minnie Lee (Leasy) Whitlock McClure born September 27, 1926 in Pacolet, SC passed away July 23, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband David Bryant McClure, Jr, parents Carl French and Bertha Cleo (Cook) Whitlock, sisters Margaret French (Whitlock) White, Elizabeth Denear (Whitlock) Blackwell, Helen Aughtry (Whitlock) Robinson, and brothers Carl Patrick and Prentice Earle Whitlock. She...

Jill Satterfield Middleton

Jul 22, 2022

Jill Satterfield Middleton, 46, of Buford, GA, wife of David L. Middleton, died Friday, July 22, 2022.

Born in Athens, GA, she was the daughter of Dianne Jackson Satterfield of Comer and the late George David Satterfield. Jill was a graduate of the University Of Georgia and was currently working for Bosch. She was a member of...

Jeffrey Ryan Chappa

Jul 22, 2022

Jeffrey Ryan Chappa, 40, died July 22, 2022. Jeffrey was born on November 24, 1981. He worked as a truckdriver and was an avid Georgia Bull Dog Fan. Survivors include his mother: Sabra Rockwell; children: Kadence Wright and Tyler Wright and maternal grandmother: Elizabeth Taylor. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather: Carl Taylor. Funeral services will...

Anne (Montgomery) Lee

Jul 22, 2022

Anne Montgomery Lee, 85, of Athens passed away on July 22, 2022. Born on May 16, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Oscar Montgomery and Bert Lovern Montgomery Ivy.

Anne retired with the University of Georgia spending the last 25 years of her long term tenure with the University at the Georgia Center for Continuing...

Elizabeth "Liz" Ann Damron Epps

Jul 21, 2022

Full obituary details for Mrs. Epps will be announced.

Elizabeth “Liz” Ann Damron Epps, cherished wife, mother and grandmother, passed away on Thursday, July 21, 2022 at the age of 78.

Born in Oglethorpe County on August 14, 1943, she was a daughter of the late Grady and Jeanie Damron. Liz retired from Reliance Electric...

Carol Lee (Schwope) Stegeman

Jul 20, 2022

Carol Lee Schwope Stegeman, 86, of Athens, GA passed away on July 20, 2022.

The daughter of the late Ida and Joseph Schwope, she was born on January 12, 1936 and raised in Covington, KY. She attended St. Mary's Nursing Academy. Upon graduation, she married the love of her life, Donald H. Stegeman on August 10, 1957....

Jack "Ricky" Richard Fitzpatrick

Jul 20, 2022

Jack Richard “Ricky” Fitzpatrick, Jr., died on July 20, 2022. Born in Athens, he was the son of Jack  Richard (Ceil) Fitzpatrick, Sr., and Janice Treadwell Brooks. Ricky was a brick mason by trade but had most recently worked for the University of Georgia Transportation Department as a bus driver. Ricky had a love for hunting and fishing like...

Rodney Wade Baker

Jul 17, 2022

Rodney Wade Baker, 60, of Colbert passed away on Sunday, July 17, 2022. Born and raised in Madison County, Georgia, he was the son of Marian Thomas and the late Henry Baker. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his brother, Randall Baker and step-father, Allan  Thomas. Survivors include his mother, Marian Thomas; two daughters, Ashlei...

Lisa Mischelle Black Cooper

Jul 17, 2022

Lisa Mischelle Black Cooper, cherished fiancé, sister, aunt and friend, passed away on Sunday, July 17, 2022 at the age of 54.

Born in Seneca, SC, she was a daughter of the late Tommy Black and Margaret Sperlock Black.

Survivors include her fiancé, Meesh Mixon; step-daughter, Paige Johnson; brother, Rodney Black and nephew, Nicholas Black....