Noleen Marie (O'Boyle)  Casey

Noleen Marie (O'Boyle) Casey

May 19, 2020

Noleen Marie O’Boyle Casey:

The much beloved Noleen Marie O’Boyle Casey (Mimi) went to meet the Lord on May 19, 2020 after a valiant battle with metastatic melanoma.  Noleen passed peacefully, surrounded by her loving family.  Born in Scranton, Pennsylvania on November 22, 1937, she had a love for people and always put others before herself.  She...

Harriet Matilda (Banks)  Beck

Harriet Matilda (Banks) Beck

May 18, 2020

Beck, Harriet, 87, of Holland, MI went to be with her Savior on May 18, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband Basil Beck and parents, George and Gladys Banks. Harriet is survived by her 4 sons Basil (Wendy), Derek (Lisa), Chad (Yolanda) and Charles and 9 grandchildren Christa, Trey, Makayla, Chase, Dalton, Gage, Chad, Lorryn and...

Martha Jean (Jenkins)  Payne

Martha Jean (Jenkins) Payne

May 18, 2020

Martha Jean Jenkins Payne, 80, wife of the late Dorsey Coleman Payne, died Monday, May 18, 2020. Born, June 13, 1939 in Clarkesville, GA, Mrs. Payne was the daughter of the late Bernard Pierce Jenkins and Gladys Savannah Beard Jenkins and sister to the late Buddy Jenkins, Ollie Teems, Janie Jenkins, Rosemary Brooks and Louise Moore.

Jean...

Therese Hamel Ramsey

Therese Hamel Ramsey

May 17, 2020

Therese (Terry) Hamel Ramsey was taken to her eternal rest on Sunday, May 17, 2020 at the age of 96.

Terry was born in Central Falls, R I  on December 17, 1923, and lived at St. Mary’s, Highland Hills, in Watkinsville, GA.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Joseph Ramsey, and her...

Augustus Stephen "Gus" Smith

Augustus Stephen "Gus" Smith

May 17, 2020

Augustus Stephen “Gus” Smith, 20, died Sunday, May 17, 2020. Gus was born on October 18, 1999 in Athens, GA. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing, especially duck hunting, always with Hank by his side. He worked for Fleming Heating and Air Conditioning as a heating and air technician. Survivors include his mother, Hope Sunshine...

Andy Michael Pritchett

Andy Michael Pritchett

May 16, 2020

In Memory of Andy Pritchett

Anthony Michael “Andy” Pritchett, 71, of Winterville, Georgia, passed into the arms of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on the evening of May 16, 2020 at his home.

The son of James William Pritchett and Annie Ruth Arthur Pritchett, Andy was born on...

Raymond Still Jr.

Raymond Still Jr.

May 16, 2020

Raymond Still Jr., cherished husband, father, grandfather and friend to many, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2020 at the age of 59.

Born in South Carolina, he was the son of Raymond Still Sr. and Gladys “Billie” Lasseter Still. Ray never knew a stranger and could always find a reason or occasion for ice cream. He...

Margaret Ann Brooks

Margaret Ann Brooks

May 16, 2020

Margaret Ann Brooks, 76, wife of the late Henry Grady Brooks, Jr., died Saturday, May 16, 2020. Born in Danielsville, GA, she was the daughter of the late L.E. Smith and Ruth Florene Smith. Mrs. Brooks worked in the banking as a teller and was a member of Winterville First Baptist Church.

Survivors include her daughters: Debbie...

Jose Diaz

Jose Diaz

May 15, 2020

No services are scheduled at this time.

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

Jack Brannen Deal

Jack Brannen Deal

May 15, 2020

Jack Brannen Deal, 78, husband of Alice Jane Roach Deal, died Friday, May 15, 2020 in Bogart, GA. Born in Statesboro, GA he was the son of the late Bennie Floyd Deal and Hazel Brannen Deal.  Jack worked in commercial insurance as a Partner with Manry & Heston Inc. He enjoyed being an active private pilot for more than...

Brice Wilson Bishop

Brice Wilson Bishop

May 14, 2020

No services are scheduled at this time.

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

Carol Spratlin

Carol Spratlin

May 14, 2020

Carol M. Spratlin, 76, passed away May 14, 2020.

Carol's most meaningful employment was being a personal in-home caregiver with end-of-life patients. A native of Greenville, PA. she was a daughter of the late Randall A. and Ethel Nelson Marstellar. She was preceded in death by her husband, James "Gary" Spratlin, and a son, Edwin L. Cromer....

Edd McCannon

Edd McCannon

May 14, 2020

Edd M. McCannon, 76, of Danielsville passed away on May 14, 2020.

Born on September 1, 1944 in Oglethorpe county, he was the son of the late Annie McCannon and Millard F. McCannon . After highschool, Edd joined the army where he served in the Vietnam War and was awarded a purple heart. He was a pro...

Marceline Williams Drake

Marceline Williams Drake

May 14, 2020

Marceline Williams Drake passed away on May 14, 2020. She was born on March 5, 1947 and grew up living her entire life on Meyers Farm Road, Arnoldsville, GA and attended the Oglethorpe County School System.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Bill & Flora Lee Plott Williams; brother William (Bill) T. Williams; sister Pauline...

Lucille Sanders Jennings

Lucille Sanders Jennings

May 13, 2020

Lucille S. Jennings, 79, wife of Cecil R. Jennings, Sr., died Wednesday, May 13, 2020.

Born in Eastman, GA, she was the daughter of the late Albert Sanders and Vida Pearl Butler Sanders. Lucille retired from the University of Georgia as a bookkeeper and was a member of Green Acres Baptist Church.

Survivors include her...

Deborah Ann Martin

Deborah Ann Martin

May 12, 2020

Deborah Anne Martin, 64, went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 12th 2020. She was born and raised in Nicholson, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her parents, Shirly Hambree Minish and Franklin Eugene Martin; and her sister Wanda Jean Allen. Deborah is survived by one son, Jon Martin Presgraves of Okayama, Japan; one daughter Amanda...

Bobbye Nelle Roberts Allen

Bobbye Nelle Roberts Allen

May 12, 2020

Bobbye Nelle Roberts Allen was born in Hart County, GA in March 1924 and died peacefully at her home in Bogart, GA on May 12.

She was married for fifty years to the late Rev. Bob Allen who preceded her in death.

She is survived by three children; John (Jen) Allen,  Judi (Tom) Oliver,  and...

Rev. Johnny M. Tucker, Sr.

Rev. Johnny M. Tucker, Sr.

May 12, 2020

Rev. Johnny M. Tucker, Sr., 87, husband of Annie Sue McCannon Tucker, died Tuesday, May 12, 2020. Born in Oglethorpe County, GA, he was the son of the late Lonnie Mell Tucker and Susie Casey Tucker. Johnny retired from the U.S. Department of Agriculture as a Federal Meat Inspector. His true passion was being a Southern Baptist Minister having...

Stephen Puryear Maxey

Stephen Puryear Maxey

May 12, 2020

Stephen Puryear Maxey, 92, of Oconee County passed away on May 12, 2020. He was born in Athens, Georgia on April 20, 1928 and grew up in Watkinsville, Georgia with his late parents, Herchel Ervin Maxey, who passed on August 14, 1975, and Inez Puryear Maxey, who passed on April 29, 1985. He is survived by his wife of...

John "Possum" Mell Simmons

John "Possum" Mell Simmons

May 11, 2020

John Mell “Possum” Simmons, 84, husband of 66 years to Polly Ruth Simmons, died Monday, May 11, 2020. Born in Madison County, he was the son of the late Hollis Eugene Simmons and Lucy Dean Simmons and father to the late John Mell Simmons, Jr. John retired as an inspector from Transcontinental Pipeline after 29 years and also retired...