Kenneth Wayne Washburn
Jun 30, 2020
Kenneth Wayne Washburn, 83, of Athens, died Tuesday, June 30, 2020.
Born to Albert and Claris Spencer Washburn, Ken grew up in the small town of Ridgeway, Virginia. In 1959 he married Mona Morrell Washburn, with whom he enjoyed a lifetime of work, gardening, and travelling the world together, often visiting botanical gardens. He received bachelor’s and...
David Allen Williams
Jun 30, 2020
David Allen Williams, 57
Athens, Georgia
David Allen Williams, son of Joann S. Williams of Athens and the late Howard E. “Winkie” Williams, passed away on June 30, 2020.
Born on August 13, 1962, David was a graduate of Cedar Shoals High School and Athens Technical College. He was a stand-out player on...
Patsy Elizabeth VanderKooi
Jun 28, 2020
Patsy Elizabeth VanderKooi born in Athens Georgia on March 28th, 1941 to the late John Thomas Morrow and Lizzie Mae Herring has made her way to heaven on Sunday June 28th, 2020 from her home. She is survived by her husband of 62 ½ years Duane L. VanderKooi Sr. and her children and grandchildren.
(1st Son)Duane L....
Walter Gene Morgan
Jun 28, 2020
Walter Gene Morgan, 87, husband of the late RaMona Anne Bennett Morgan, died Sunday, June 28, 2020.
Born in Manchester, GA, he was the son of the late Willie Frank Morgan and Minnie Bell Thompson Morgan. Mr. Morgan was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He served his country faithfully in the United States Navy...
Emi Furukawa
Jun 27, 2020
No services are planned at this time.
Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, EAST, Athens, GA, is in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com
Lawrence Homer Chasteen, Jr.
Jun 27, 2020
Lawrence Homer Chasteen, Jr., cherished husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather passed away Saturday, June 27, 2020 at the age of 78.
Born in Oglethorpe County, he was a son of the late Lawrence Homer Chasteen, Sr. and Evelyn Wheless Chasteen. Mr. Chasteen was a talented musician and pianist and was inducted into the Country Music Hall of...
Peter Calabrese, Jr.
Jun 26, 2020
Peter Calabrese Jr. died at his home in Winder, GA, Friday, 06/26/2020, following a short illness. He had lived in the Athens, Georgia area for 32 years.
Born 04/24/1938 –Leetonia Ohio Son of the late, Peter and Catherine Guido Calabrese.
He was known by many as, Pete, but as Petey or Pop-Pop to his family...
Joann (James) Beusse
Jun 26, 2020
Joann James Beusse, age 88, passed away Friday June 26th, 2020. A native and lifelong resident of Madison County she was the daughter of the late Earl Watson and Lettie Mae Hilley James and was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years Jesse Quinton Beusse.
She served for many years as a kindergarten teacher’s aide...
Paul Aaron Poss Sr.
Jun 25, 2020
Paul Aaron Poss, Sr., 72, of Colbert, Georgia passed away on June 25, 2020. Born on August 12, 1949 in Georgia, he was the son of the late Ernest Poss and Pennie Craft Poss.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Junior Poss.
Survivors include four children, Pennie Poss,Jackson...
Johnnie W Morgan
Jun 25, 2020
Johnnie W. Morgan, 64, of Hampton, Georgia passed away on June 25, 2020. Born in Blackshear, Georgia on February 6, 1956, he was the son of Gladys "Glady" Morgan and the late DJ Morgan.
Johnnie was a mechanic who loved rebuilding old cars and collecting antiques in his spare time.
Survivors include his mother, Gladys...
Edna Elaine Giles
Jun 25, 2020
Edna Elaine Giles, 69, died Thursday, June 25, 2020. Born in Jacksonville, FL, she was the daughter of the late Albert Benton and Lila Mae Ricketts Benton. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her first husband, Marvin James “Butch” Giles, second husband, Gerald Walker and son: Marvin James Giles, Jr.
Survivors include...
Stephen Russell Ryan
Jun 24, 2020
Stephen Russell Ryan, 74, husband of the late Anna Sue Ryan, died June 24, 2020. Born in Oswego, Indiana, he was the son of the late Eugene Ryan and Janice Helvey Ryan. He was a graduate of Leesburg High School in Leesburg, IN. Mr. Ryan was a machinist by trade and retired as a Quality Assurance Manager. He was...
Joe Damon Lasseter
Jun 23, 2020
Mr. Joe Damon Lasseter, age 75 of Watkinsville Georgia passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2020.
Joe was born in 1945 in Baxley, the son of Allene and Dan Lasseter.
Survivors include his wife, Marie Lasseter, daughters, Jodie Tucker (Alex), Megan Lasseter, his son, Jace Lasseter (Alice) and brother, Reggie Lasseter. He has nine grandchildren who...
Eileen Wattigny Sapera
Jun 22, 2020
Eileen W. Sapera of Athens passed away surrounded by her family on Monday, June 22, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hylet H. and Florence Knoker Wattigny.
Born in New Orleans, LA, January 20, 1943, Eileen prided herself on being a Navy wife, mother, grandmother, and teacher. She graduated from Fortier High...
Ardyn Ronald Dempsey, Jr.
Jun 22, 2020
Ardyn Ronald Dempsey, Jr., aged 77, of Colbert, Georgia, formally of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away in his home with his loving family at his bedside on June 22, 2020, after courageously battling complications from chronic kidney disease and pneumonia. He was born in Battle Creek on September 26, 1942 and was a 1960 graduate of Harper Creek High...
Mary Lou (McDaniel) Reynolds
Jun 20, 2020
Mary Lou McDaniel Reynolds, 72, of Bishop, died on Saturday, June 20, 2020.
She is survived by her husband, Bennie A. Reynolds; her son, Tony A. Reynolds; her brother, Tom McDaniel; her granddaughter, Krystal N. Reynolds; and great-grandson Shane G. Reese.
A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, June 24, at Oconee Memorial Park...
Audrey W. Montevideo
Jun 18, 2020
Audrey W. Montevideo, 93, of Athens,Ga., and long time resident of Anna Maria, Fl., passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2020. Born on November 19, 1926 in Muskegan, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Tena V. Weersing and Benjamin J. Weersing. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one sister and two brothers....
Jack Merritt Sink
Jun 17, 2020
Jack Merritt Sink May 23, 1929 – June 17, 2020
Jack Merritt Sink went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 17, 2020. A son of the late Sam Sink and Ladosca Clay Sink, he was born in Mount Hope, West Virginia. He was married to Jo Ella Nuckols on June 11, 1955, and they recently...
Victoria Vaughn Farmer
Jun 17, 2020
Victoria stepped into Heaven and met Jesus face to face Wednesday, June 17, 2020. She was born in Athens, GA, September 8, 1987 to Randy and Debbie Vaughn.
She is survived by her parents, sons Cohen Rand Farmer and Emerson Monroe Farmer, sister Katherine (Spencer) Crane, grandfather Benjamin C. Vaughn (Athens, GA), her beloved Pete Retlzaff, nephews...
Robert Darrell Berrong
Jun 16, 2020
Robert Darrell Berrong, 76, died Tuesday, June 16, 2020. Born in Watkinsville, GA he was the son of the late Cardell Berrong and Bertha Evans Berrong and brother to the late James Berrong and Martha Berrong McCoy. Darrell had worked at Bells and Ingles Grocery Stores in the produce department and was a musician. He survived by his sons:...