OBITUARIES

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

Nell McAllister McDonald

Dec 29, 2020

Nell McAllister McDonald, 79, wife of the late Clarence Edward “Ed” McDonald, died Tuesday, December 29, 2020. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four brothers and six sisters. Born in Whitehall, GA, she was the daughter of the late Charlie McAllister and Clyde Partridge McAllister. Mrs. McDonald retired from the University of Georgia Health...

Joseph A. Patat, Jr.

Dec 28, 2020

Joseph A. Patat, Jr., 72, of Athens died on December 28, 2020. The son of the late Joseph A Patat Sr. And the late Ruth A Self. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Paula Patat, and Peggy price, his brothers, Dwight Everhart, Larry Self, and Coil Patat. He was also survived by his brother James E...

Linda Silvas Dominguez

Dec 28, 2020

Linda Silvas Dominguez, cherished mother, grandmother and sister, passed away on Monday, December 28, 2020 at the age of 58.

Born in Mathis, Texas, she was a daughter of the late Ernesto Silvas and Dolores Rodriguez Silvas. Mrs. Dominguez was a Paraprofessional at Hull Sanford Elementary School for more than 19 years and worked in the Nursery...

Dr. Carl J. Huberty

Dec 28, 2020

Dr. Carl J. Huberty, beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother, passed away on Monday, December 28, 2020 at the age of 86.

Born in Lena, Wisconsin, Dr. Huberty was a son of the late Clem Huberty and Rosalie VanDerperren Huberty. He was a member of The Catholic Center at the University of Georgia. In addition to his...

Sandra Faye (Anderson) Hinojosa

Dec 28, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Sandra Faye (Anderson) Hinojosa. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Clarence Jones Andrews

Dec 28, 2020

Clarence J. Andrews, age 84, passed away December 28, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Lewis Andrews and Nezzie Verner Andrews, wife, Joyce Andrews, son, Tim Andrews, brother, Edward Andrews, sisters, Reba Caldwell, Gaynell Ansley and Joann Cox and twin sister Helen Joyce Turpin.

Survivors include two daughters, Vicki Andrews and Kathy Owens,...

Brandon Peterson

Dec 27, 2020

Brandon Peterson, age 30 of Watkinsville, died December 27, 2020. He left this world surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Moultrie, Ga on February 27, 1990. The son of the late Adolph Hartzog and adopted son of Brett A. Peterson. A lifetime Georgia Bulldog fan and avid fisherman. Brandon graduated from Oconee County High School and...

Joan Gutwein Sloan

Dec 27, 2020

Joan G. Sloan, 86, of Statham, GA died on December 27, 2020. The daughter of the late William and Dorothy Gutwein, she was born in Dayton, Ohio. She lived in Oconee County for the past 35 years following Knoxville, TN; Macon, GA; Atlanta, GA and Louisville, KY. She was preceded in death by husband Sidney “Stewart” Sloan and son...

Lawrence M. Nash

Dec 27, 2020

Lawrence M. Nash, 90, of Philomath passed away on December 27, 2020. Born on February 15, 1930, he was the son of the late Walter Frank Nash and Daisy Huff Nash.

Lawrence graduated from North Georgia College later attending UGA to receive his specialty degree in education. He was enlisted in the United States Army and served...

Barbara C. Goss

Dec 26, 2020

Barbara C. Goss, 79, wife of twenty-two years to Charles E. Goss, met her Lord and Savior December 26, 2020.

Born in Crawford, she was a daughter of the late David Cooper and Viola Reynolds.

Mrs. Goss retired from DuPont, was a member of Sandy Creek Baptist Church and a charter member of Sonlight Baptist...

Ronnie Mack Lakins

Dec 25, 2020

Ronnie Mack Lakins, 73, husband of Charlene Seabolt Lakins, died Friday, December 25, 2020. Born in Knoxville, TN, he was the son of the late Mack Lakins and Ruth Crawford Lakins.  Ronnie retired from Westinghouse after 29 years and was a member of Freedom Worship Center. He loved the Lord, his church, music, playing his guitars and spending time...

Joseph Gillespie

Dec 24, 2020

Joseph Gillespie, 93, of Athens passed away on December 24, 2020. Born on March 31, 1927 , he was the son of the late Ulysses Grant Gillespie and Sarah Key.

Joe was an Army veteran serving in WWII.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Annie Lou Gillespie; son,...

Caroline Amiss

Dec 24, 2020

Ann Caroline Amiss was born on May 18, 1937 in Harrisonburg, Virginia, to Ann Macon Amiss and James Edward Amiss.  She died on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2020, at age 83, peacefully, in Watkinsville, GA.  While she struggled with Dementia for the past 8 years, she died of acute leukemia.   She lived a long, successful and love-filled life.  While...

Donald "Pop" Edward Brown

Dec 24, 2020

Donald “Pop” Edward Brown 91 of Lexington, Georgia, passed away December 24, 2020. He was the son of the late John Henry and Lela Brown; also preceded by his wife, Reba Brown. Mr. Brown was a Purple Heart recipient with the United States Army serving in the Korean War.

Graveside services are Monday, December 28,...

Mary Lucy Bonfim

Dec 23, 2020

Mary Lucy Bonfim, 78, of Bogart, Georgia was welcomed into the arms of her Savior on December 23, 2020.  She was the only daughter of the late Benecio and Angelina Pereira of Juiz de Fora, Brazil.  She is survived by her loving husband of 51 years, the Reverend Rick Bonfim; her three children, Rick H. Bonfim (Laura), Sammy K....

Anthony Kestutis Mazeika

Dec 22, 2020

R.I.P. Anthony (Tony) Kestutis Mazeika

Born July 1, 1942 in Kaunas, Lithuania. Died December 22, 2020 Colbert GA USA

Dear Brother, Uncle, Friend. Survived by 3 brothers, John, George and Alex. 2 sisters-in-law, 7 nieces and nephews, 8 great nieces and nephews and many close friends. Tony requested the family hold a private memorial.

Steven "Steve" Dwayne Bates

Dec 22, 2020

Steven Dwayne “Steve” Bates, cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle, passed away on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at the age of 71.

Born in Athens, he was a son of the late Hoyt Eugene Bates and Mary Earline Peterman Bates. Steve was a Veteran of the United States Army where he served as a Sergeant in...

Bill Arthur Meeler

Dec 21, 2020

Bill Meeler, 78, of Bishop passed away on Monday, December 21, 2020. Born on January 17, 1942, he was the son of the late Arthur Ethridge Meeler and Lottie Ardell Kidd.

Bill enjoyed to watching football, hunting and fishing and could always be found tinkering with something.

In addition to his parents he was preceded...

James "Walt" Walter Elder

Dec 20, 2020

James Walter “Walt” Elder, 86, husband of Geraldine Elder, died Sunday, December 20, 2020.

Born in Farmington, GA he was the son of the late Clovis Elder and Katie Mildred Ivie Elder and father to the late Jimmy Elder.  Walt retired from Coca-Cola Company and from the Oconee County School System Maintenance Department. He was a member...