Mary Elaine Cantrell
Jan 3, 2021
Mary Elaine Cantrell, 59, of Bryceville, FL passed away on January 3, 2021. Born on March 27, 1961 she was the daughter of the late Fred Cantrell and Elizabeth Ann Woods.
Elaine was a veteran of the United States Army and a member of Whitehall Baptist Church. She was employed with Wal-Mart for over 20 years. She...
Ned Dawson
Jan 3, 2021
R. Ned Dawson, 83, of Watkinsville, died January 3, 2021.
A native and lifelong resident of Oconee County, he was a son of the late Raymond A. and Patt J. Dawson and was preceded in death by brothers, Billy Dawson and twin, Edd Dawson. Ned was a 1955 graduate of Watkinsville High School where he was Class...
Steve Smith
2021
Steve Smith, age 69, of Arnoldsville, Georgia passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 23 with family at his side.
Son of the late Lloyd Charles and Mary Ann Smith, Steve grew up in Maxeys, Georgia and lived most of his life in or around Oglethorpe County. Steve graduated from Oglethorpe County High School in 1970 and attended...
Virginia Ginn Fitzpatrick
2021
Virginia Ginn Fitzpatrick, 95, died on November 20, 2021, following a period of declining health.
Mrs. Fitzpatrick was married for 77 years to Lord Fitzpatrick; they made their home in Ila. In addition to her husband, survivors are her children Lane and Norma Fitzpatrick and Jane Fitzpatrick; grandchildren, Sara F. and Tyler Pittman and Sallie Fitzpatrick, and...
Marjorie Ann Hobbs
2021
Marjorie “Marge” Hobbs, 91, passed into eternal life on September 3, 2021.
She was a graduate of Florida State University, the mother of Doug and Susan, grandmother of ten and great-grandmother of one. She loved family, flowers, cooking, music, bowling, and being with friends. She was a longtime member of the University of Georgia Women’s Club and...
Marjorie Young (Fox) Garner
2021
Marjorie Young Fox Garner 1934 - 2021 (86) Marjorie was born December 14, 1934 in Little Rock, Arkansas. She passed away peacefully August 21, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents Kathryn Pittman Young and Edward Janney Young; her husbands Jonathan William "Dutt" Fox, Sr. and Robert Alexander Garner,Jr. Marjorie grew up in Dawson, Georgia. She graduated...
Thomas Lee Huber
2021
Dr. Thomas Lee Huber, 85, died Thursday, February 4, 2021. Tom was preceded in death by his parents, Oren and Ruth Huber, two brothers, Richard (Bud) Huber, William Huber, and two sister, Olive Huber Campbell and Doris Huber Gardin. He is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Mona Turner Huber, and many nieces and nephews.
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Edna Ruth (Compton) Perry
2021
Edna Ruth Compton Perry,88, of Athens, died on January 23, 2021. The daughter of the late Eddie and Beatrice Compton. Ruth lived in the Athens area her entire life. She was preceded in death by husband, Cecil "Buddy" Perry, daughter, Kay Waters, son, Terry Perry, sister, Betty Knight and brother, Tommy Compton.
Ruth is survived by son,...
Kenneth Lee Betts
Jan 1, 2021
An obituary is not available at this time for Kenneth Lee Betts. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Robert Murry Basham
Jan 1, 2021
Robert M. Basham, cherished husband, father and grandfather, passed away on Friday, January 1, 2021 at the age of 78.
A lifelong resident of Athens, he was the son of the late Frank Basham and Roberta Nelms Basham. Mr. Basham was a 1960 graduate of Athens High School. Following his graduation, he joined the United States Army...
Lillian Marie Blount
Jan 1, 2021
Lillian Marie Brown Blount, 76, of Colbert, passed away on Friday, January 1, 2021.
Born on September 2, 1944 in Athens, GA she was the daughter of the late George and Rosa Mae Brown. She worked very hard in her life, always willing to go the extra mile for her family.
Along with her parents,...
Elizabeth Ross Lawrence
Dec 31, 2020
Elizabeth Ross Lawrence, 99, of Athens, passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2020.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, a private interment took place at Evergreen Memorial Park.
Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, WEST, Watkinsville, GA, is in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com
Sidney W. Christopher
Dec 31, 2020
Sidney Wesley Christopher, 81, died December 31, 2020.
A native and longtime resident of Oconee County, he was a son of the late Lillian Thomas Christopher and John Clarke Christopher. He was also preceded in death by two sisters and one brother.
Mr. Christopher was a veteran of the United States Air Force and retired...
Joanna Greeson
Dec 31, 2020
Joanna “Whopper” Greeson (née Wood) died in her home on Thursday, December 31, 2020 in Elberton, GA following a long illness. She was 78.
Joanna was born on March 13, 1942 in Athens, GA to her parents, James and Audrey Wood. She married John Greeson in 1969. The Greeson’s resided in Athens, GA until 1983, when they...
Mildred Richards
Dec 30, 2020
Mildred Fern “Milly” Ware Richards, 100, died Wednesday, December 30, 2020 in Monroe, Georgia, of complications from COVID-19.
Mrs. Richards was born on April 4, 1920, in Conehatta, Mississippi, the daughter of the late Elvie Bishop and Otha Robert Ware. She was raised in Lake, Mississippi, and graduated from Lake High School in 1938.
Mrs....
Anna Elizabeth Butler
Dec 30, 2020
Anna Elizabeth Butler was born in Greenwood, SC and lived in Hartwell, GA. until 1997 when her family moved to Watkinsville, GA. She attended Briarwood Baptist Church and Athens Church. She graduated from Oconee County High School in 2010 and while there was involved in many clubs and organizations that are too numerous to name and lettered in several...
Michelle Patricia Strickland
Dec 30, 2020
Michelle Patricia Strickland, beloved wife, mother, sister and aunt, passed away on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at the age of 68.
Born in Quitman, Mississippi, she was a daughter of the late Ohel C. Holliman and Edna W. Conwell. Mrs. Strickland was the Clerk of Superior Court in Madison County for more than 30 years.
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Steve A Looney
Dec 30, 2020
Steve A. Looney 50 of Comer, GA, passed away December 30, 2020. No services are scheduled at this time. Survivors include wife, Shannon Looney; children, Shannon Stowe, Samantha Bryant, Douglas and Mattie Bray and grandchildren, Landon Stowe, Izack Stowe, and Brantley Bryant. Lord & Stephens, East, Athens, GA is in charge of arrangements.
Helen Jane Bryson
Dec 29, 2020
An obituary is not available at this time for Helen Jane Bryson. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Darlene Cantrell Llewellyn
Dec 29, 2020
No services are scheduled at this time.
Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, EAST, Athens, GA, is in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com