Wilma Louise (Hatfield) Bellew
Mar 31, 2020
Wilma Louise Hatfield Bellew, age 95, passed away March 31, 2020, at her home surrounded by family.
Born July 12, 1924 in Clay County Arkansas she was the daughter of the late John and Agnes Hatfield.
Known as Perk when she was a child, she traveled to St. Louis at the age of 21 to...
Enid Hurley
Mar 31, 2020
Enid Mary (Pohland) Hurley, 65, of Athens, GA died on March 31, 2020 after a battle with pancreatic cancer.
Enid was the daughter of the late Edgar and Dolores Pohland of Sheboygan, WI. Enid was born in Sheboygan, WI, received a BS, RN from South Dakota State University (Brookings, SD) and worked in Athens, GA as an...
Gordon Wayne Smith
Mar 30, 2020
Gordon Wayne Smith died on March 30, 2020 at 3:29 pm, at the age of 85 in his home in Winterville, after a long battle with Parkinson’s, surrounded by his family, including his wife of 64 years and his girlfriend of 71 (they are the same person.)
At 13 Gordon told Margreate, “I like you”...
Frances Ethelyn Echols Bridges
Mar 28, 2020
Frances Ethelyn Echols Bridges, 93, is rejoicing with Jesus and so many family members and friends! She was so faithful, true, strong, hard working, determined, and always a great listener and encourager. She was known for her custom, creative birthday and wedding cakes, cheese straws, homemade pickles and so much more. She showed her love through cooking for the...
Betsy Paradise Prince
Mar 28, 2020
Betsy Paradise Prince, 85, of Maxeys, entered into our Heavenly Father’s arms, Saturday, March 28, 2020, in the comfort of her home, after a lengthy illness.
She was born October 17, 1934, in Wilkes County, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late DeWitt T. and Bessie F. Paradise.
Betsy was very active in Antioch...
Lee Jenkins Lance
Mar 27, 2020
Lee Jenkins Lance, 95, of Bogart, Georgia and native of Mills River, North Carolina went home to be with The Lord March 27, 2020. Lee was born in Henderson County North Carolina August 18, 1924.
Lee was preceded in death by his parents, Edgar and Della Brittain Lance; brother, Donald Lance; sister, Catherine Lance Phillips and daughter,...
Sandra Helen Venable
Mar 26, 2020
Sandra Helen Venable, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2020 at the age of 71.
Born in Jefferson, she was a daughter of the late Floyd Adkins Venable and Dorothy Helen Venable. Mrs. Venable thrived on time spent with her family and most importantly, her precious grandchildren. In addition to her parents,...
Faenida Rosaneil Spratlin
Mar 26, 2020
Faenida Rosaneil Spratlin, 89, died March 26, 2020.
A native and longtime resident of Madison County, Mrs. Spratlin was a homemaker for most of her life. She was a daughter of the late Calton Beleau and Teresa Crook and the widow of Theodore “Ted” Stevens Spratlin. She was also preceded in death by a son, Douglas Spratlin;...
Robert Aaron McElhannon, Sr.
Mar 26, 2020
Robert Aaron McElhannon Sr., 74, of Athens, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and uncle, died on March 26th, 2020. A native son of Athens, Robert was born in Oglethorpe County on August 30th, 1945. Robert was the second son of the late Hubert and Fanny McElhannon. Robert was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers James and Wayne McElhannon....
John Impeduglia
Mar 26, 2020
John Impeduglia, 88, of Watkinsville, died on March 26, 2020.
Born in San Michele di Ganzaria, Sicily, John emigrated to Cleveland, Ohio in 1952. He served in the U.S. Army in the Engineer Corp and was stationed in Korea 1952 – 54. He traveled back to San Michele and married childhood sweetheart Rose Bucceri in August 1955....
David Ray Frericks
Mar 26, 2020
David Ray Frericks, 71, of Crawford, died on March 26, 2020.
He was born in Illinois to the late Theodore Ray Frericks and Dorothy White Frericks. He served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Conflict, Desert Shield, and Desert Storm, and retired from service as an electrician.
Along with his parents, David...
Willie Mae (Scarborough) Welch
Mar 25, 2020
Willie Mae Welch, 73, of Crawford, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2020. She was born on January 11, 1947 in Madison county to the late Martha Elizabeth Herrington and Hoyt Henry Scarborough. Willie was a long-time member of Living Waters Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her sister,...
Cindy Garcia
Mar 23, 2020
Cindy Williamson Garcia, passed away from an unexpected and sudden brain injury early on March 23, 2020. She will be deeply missed by all of those who knew and loved her. She was born on February 14, 1956 in Athens, Ga. She is now reunited with her love, Joe Garcia, who preceded her in death in 2016.
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Frances Holliman Griffin
Mar 23, 2020
No services are scheduled at this time.
Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, EAST, Athens, GA, is in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com
William James Gerow
Mar 23, 2020
No services are scheduled at this time.
Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, EAST, Athens, GA, is in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com
Doris S. Carter
Mar 23, 2020
Doris S. Carter, 87, of Bishop, passed away Monday, March 23, 2020.
Born in Oconee County, she was a daughter of the late Charlie Grover Sexton and Corrine Bell Miller Sexton. Mrs. Carter was an active member of Bishop Baptist Church. She enjoyed the outdoors and working with her flowers. Mrs. Carter was employed for over 25...
Irene Jessie Welch
Mar 22, 2020
Irene Jessie Welch, 80, of Arnoldsville, died on Sunday, March 22, 2020. Irene was born January 24, 1940, to the late Rev. Henry Allen Garrett and Edna Stewart Garrett in Jackson County. She was a member of Collier Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cliftus Dwaine Welch; her son, Ray Labreque Alford; and her daughter,...
Marjorie (Driggers) Walraven
Mar 22, 2020
Marjorie Driggers Walraven, 90, wife of the late Jeff Walraven, died Sunday, March 22, 2020. Born in Geneva, AL, she was the daughter of the late Jack and Mary Hugley Driggers. She was also preceded in death by her siblings: Ernest Driggers, Buford Driggers and Mavis Driggers Smith.
Mrs. Walraven retired as a bookkeeper from the University...
Betty Joyce (Wheeler) Cooper
Mar 22, 2020
Mrs. Betty Joyce Cooper, died Sunday, March 22, 2020 in Athens, GA surrounded by loved ones. She was 78.
Betty was born November 28th in Athens, Georgia. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend. She spent 52 years married to her best friend where she worked alongside of him. Central to her...
Roy Cecil Nation
Mar 22, 2020
Roy Cecil Nation, 80, husband of Shirley Thornton Nation, died Sunday March 22, 2020. Born in Crawford, GA, he was the son of the late W. Walter Nation and Margie Martin Nation. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Shirley Inez Rogers. Roy was a retired electrician having worked at Roberts Electric and Hunt Electric.
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