Charles Andrew Till
Nov 22, 2021
Charles Andrew Till, 80, of Watkinsville, GA, went to be with the Lord on November 22, 2021. Charles was preceded in death by his parents, Maurice Andrew and Berneice Parramore Till, and his brother, Donald Ray Till.
Charles grew up in St. Augustine, FL, and graduated from Ketterlinus High School in 1959. He later graduated from Emmanuel...
Lorraine L. Breen
Nov 22, 2021
Lorraine Lagna Breen, 71, of Watkinsville, GA, died peacefully with her husband by her side on November 22, 2021, after a courageous 15 year battle with Multiple Myeloma. Born in Stewart Manor, New York, she was the daughter of Edward and Francis Lagna.
Lory is survived by her loving husband of 41 years, John; two daughters, Emily...
Peggy Sue Hale
Nov 22, 2021
Peggy Sue Hale, 86 of Athens died peacefully in her sleep on November 22, 2021. The daughter of the late Dr. Paul L. Piercy and Lucile M. Piercy was born in Columbia, MO, grew up in Bryan, TX and Baton Rouge, LA and came to Athens in 1948 where she graduated from the University of Georgia Demonstration High School...
Ronald "Ron" A. Helwig
Nov 22, 2021
Ronald A. Helwig, 86, of Bogart, GA, died on Monday, November 22, 2021. Born in Cleveland, OH, Ron was the son of the late Clarence Helwig and Emma Mellinger Helwig. During his lifetime, Ron’s primary career was as an accountant, most memorably at Pinney Dock in Ashtabula, OH and Pearle Vision Center in Athens, GA (where he was also...
Elisabeth M McKinnon
Nov 21, 2021
Elisabeth M. McKinnon 82 of Jefferson, GA, passed away November 21, 2021. She was the daughter of the late, Walfred Bloom & Helena Mathiasen. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Charles Alexander McKinnon; also preceded by a brother, Dick Mathiasen. Elisabeth will be missed and was the Greatest Mom and Grandmother.
No Services are...
Sybil Gooch
Nov 21, 2021
Sybil Gabriel Gooch, 94, died peacefully on Sunday, November 21, 2021.
She was born in Oglethorpe County to the late Julius and Mozelle Gabriel. She was the wife of the late Luther Gooch, who she married during WWII. Mrs. Gooch graduated from Winterville School in 1944 and then Johnson Business School in Athens, GA.
She...
Mary Alice (Housch) Smith
Nov 19, 2021
Mary Alice Smith, cherished mother, grandmother, sister-in-law and aunt, passed away on Friday, November 19, 2021 at the age of 91.
Born in Chattooga County, she was a daughter of the late Milton Andrew Housch and Vesta Senada Justice Housch. Mrs. Smith was a longtime educator and retired from Danielsville Elementary. In addition to her parents, she...
Leonard "Griff" C. Griffin, Jr.
Nov 19, 2021
Leonard “Griff” C. Griffin, Jr., 79, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 19, 2021.
Len was born May 30, 1942, in Gorman, Texas, to Elva Bumpas and Leonard C. Griffin, Sr. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Phyllis; his three children, son Phillip Griffin of Charlotte, NC; daughter Sonja Haynes (Jonathan) of Evans, GA;...
Joseph Franklin Henley
Nov 19, 2021
Joseph Franklin Henley, 91, passed away on Friday, November 19, 2021. Born in Danielsville, he was the son of the late Thomas Lester Henley and Irene McClellan Henley. Mr. Henley was a Veteran of the United States Air Force. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Marion Graham Henley. Survivors include his son,...
Brennan Kyle McClanahan
Nov 18, 2021
Brennan “Brenny” McClanahan unexpectedly passed away on November 18th 2021 at home.
He was born on March 26th 2020 in Tallahassee, Florida to Erin and Eric McClanahan. Brenny was a happy boy who loved books and going to school. He made everyone laugh and smile who met him. Special thanks to Piedmont Child Development Center for the...
Rose Marie Vaughan
Nov 17, 2021
Rose-Marie Vaughan,78, of Colbert, passed away on Wednesday, November 17, 2021. Born on August 28, 1943, she was the son of the late Joseph Jacob Howell and Marie Louise Poore Howell.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Edwin Ward Vaughan, Jr.
Rose is survived by a son, Edwin...
Lynora Sapp
Nov 17, 2021
Lynora Tate Sapp of Watkinsville, died November 17, 2021. Private services were held.
All are invited to share your remembrances and condolences on the Tribute Wall.
Arrangements by Lord and Stephens, WEST.
Larry Joe Petroff
Nov 17, 2021
Larry Petroff, 76, of Watkinsville, Georgia, passed away on November 17, 2021 after a long, courageous battle with cancer. Larry was born on May 25, 1945, to Helen and Frank Petroff in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was the oldest child in a family of five brothers. Larry’s family lived in Erie, Pennsylvania, and several cities in the Midwest before...
Lois Makinson McGinnis
Nov 16, 2021
Lois Makinson McGinnis, 62, of Danielsville, passed away on Tuesday, November 16, 2021. Born in Richmond, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Daniel Makinson and Mary Allen Makinson. Lois enjoyed gardening, flowers and she had a passion for swimming. Survivors include three children, Alechia Jadwin, Daniel McGinnis and Wesley Bishop; four siblings, Kathryn Ambrose, Ellen Underwood, Bruce...
William "Billy" Thomas Lunceford, Jr.
Nov 16, 2021
William “Billy” Thomas Lunceford, Jr., 54, died November 16, 2021.
Billy was a son of the late William Thomas Lunceford, Sr. and Curtis Ann Patrick Lunceford. Billy was born and grew up in Madison, GA and currently lived in Sugar Hill.
Memorial services will be Sunday, November 21, 2021 at 2:00 PM at the chapel...
Jean Ann Wise
Nov 15, 2021
Jean Ann Wise, 76, died Monday, November 15, 2021. Born in Margaret Kent, England, she was the daughter of the late Les Stafford and Jane Ann Makin Hillard. Mrs. Wise worked as a bartender at Lenny’s in Omaha, NE. She is survived by her daughter and son in law: Sheryl (Mark) Bell of Watkinsville; sisters: Carol Mullinex of Oklahoma,...
Thomas Gerald Willis, Sr.
Nov 15, 2021
Thomas Gerald Willis, Sr., 81, of Danielsville, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 15, 2021 surrounded by his family.
Born in Athens, he was a son of the late Thomas Carlton Willis and Julia Faye Willis. Mr. Willis was a Veteran of the United States Air Force and worked as an Ironworker with Union #387 for more...
Alex Dillard
Nov 15, 2021
Alexander T. Dillard, 65, drew his last breath on November 15, 2021. A life-long resident of Arnoldsville, GA, Alex was preceded in death by his parents James Osborne Dillard and Ethel Bell Dillard. He was a cattleman and the fifth generation to work the family farm in the Wolfskin Community.
Alex was a graduate of Oglethorpe County...
Hubert Bruce Clapp
Nov 14, 2021
Dr. Hubert Bruce Clapp, 78, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 14, 2021 in Athens, Georgia. Prior to moving to Athens, he lived in Winston-Salem, North Carolina for over fifty years. Bruce was born November 15,1942 in Asheville, NC. He is the son of the late Dr. Hubert Lee and Celeste Knoefel Clapp of Swannanoa, NC.
Bruce...
Arthur Wayne Roberts
Nov 14, 2021
Arthur Wayne Roberts, age 78, died in his home after a short illness on Sunday, November 14, 2021, in Athens, Georgia.
Wayne is survived by his wife, Nancy; son Curt Roberts and wife Lisa of Fishers, Indiana; daughter, Louri Caldwell of Athens, GA; grandchildren, Ayslinn Roberts, Mason Caldwell, Bryneth Roberts, Colin Caldwell and Ellen Roberts; brother, Vaughn...