OBITUARIES

George Herbert Chandler

Oct 15, 2020

George was born and grew up in Winterville, Georgia.  He was the youngest son of Ralph James and Snow Dell Fields Chandler.

He graduated from Southern Polytechnic State University and Tennessee Tech University with a degree in Civil Engineering.  George was a 1st Lieutenant with the United States Army. He worked with the US Forest Service, Savannah...

Carolyn McLaughlin Jones

Oct 15, 2020

Carolyn McLaughlin Jones, 84, wife of the late Thomas Miron Jones, died Thursday, October 15, 2020. Born in Alabama, she was the daughter of the late Gilbert McLaughlin and Lorine Eagan McLaughlin.  She is survived by her son and daughter in law: Ricky and Cheryl Jones of Colbert, GA and two grandchildren: Jessica Jones and Cody Jones.  She was...

Junious Lamar Williamson

Oct 14, 2020

Junious Lamar Williamson May 25th, 1950-October 14th, 2020 Lamar was born on May 25th, 1950 in Commerce, Georgia to Moena Hoard Williamson. He grew up with four much loved sisters, Bobbie, Dartha, Linda, and Laverne. He graduated from Jefferson High School in 1968, and soon after began working for the telephone company, Southern Bell. He continued his work there...

Henry David Shelton

Oct 14, 2020

Rev. Henry David Shelton, 87, of Comer, died on Wednesday, October 14, 2020.

Born May 31, 1933 in Madison County to the late James Leonard Shelton and Lena Bell Sanders Shelton. Henry was one of 11 children.

Henry married his wife, Geneva Mae Wynn Shelton, on July 14, 1949. They had 4 children and were...

Eldridge "Gene" Eugene Rice

Oct 14, 2020

Eldridge E. “Gene” Rice, 92, died Wednesday, October 14, 2020. Born in Ila, GA he was the son of the late William Harvey Rice and Essie Bone Rice.  In addition to his parents, Gene was preceded in death by his first and second wife, Wilma Jean Rice and Peggy Elder Rice; daughter: Deborah Shannon; brother: Donald Rice; sister: Peggy...

Bonnie Louise Hansford

Oct 13, 2020

Bonnie L. Hansford of Crawford passed away on October 13, 2020 at the age of 84. She was the daughter of the late J.C. and Grace Ginn. She was also preceded in death by daughter, Holly Hansford; sisters, Barbara Wilson and Eloise McCurley; and brother, Donald Ginn.

Bonnie was always loving and a cheerful mother, grandmother, great...

George William Dougherty, Sr.

Oct 12, 2020

Dr. George William Dougherty, Sr., 76, of Athens, died on Monday, October 12, 2020.

George W. Dougherty, Sr. was a dedicated husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his beloved wife of 52 years, Mary Susan Sigur Dougherty and his three children: Bridget Dougherty Ratajczak (Robert Ratajczak, Jr.), George W. Dougherty, Jr. (Alicia Bradley Dougherty), and...

Melvin "Gib" Headley

Oct 11, 2020

Melvin “Gib” Headley, 85, of Carlton passed away at home, after a short illness, surrounded by his loving family and friends. Gib was born on March 26, 1935 in Londonderry, Ohio to the late Charles Newton Headley and Margaret Florence Russell Headley.

After high school he enlisted in the US Navy where he retired as a Master...

Rev. Lee Hunter, Jr.

Oct 11, 2020

Rev. Lee Hunter, 71, died October 11, 2020.

Born in Wilkes County and raised in Crawfordville until age 12 when he moved to Hard Labor Creek State Park in Rutledge, Lee was a son of the late Harold Lee Hunter, Sr. and Elizabeth Anne Dickinson Hunter.

“Mr. Lee” as he was called by so many,...

William "Bill" Carlton Thornton, III

Oct 11, 2020

William Carlton "Bill" Thornton, III, 73, of Athens, died on Sunday, October 11, 2020. Born in Athens, Georgia on March 27, 1947 to the late William C Thornton Jr and Philomene McMahon Thornton, Bill graduated from Athens High School, Class of ’65, and the University of Georgia with his BBA degree in 1969. He worked for 47 years as...

Bobby L. Doster

Oct 9, 2020

Bobby Leon Doster, 85 of Colbert, passed away on October 9, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. He is preceded in death by his parents, James Walter and Hester Welch Doster; 7 brothers, Robert “Pete”, Charlie, James “Jim”, Donald, Horace, Harvey, infant Doster; and a son-in-law, Darrell Epps.

Mr. Doster is survived by his wife...

Mary Neal Thomas

Oct 8, 2020

Mary Neal Thomas, 84, died October 8, 2020.

Mrs. Thomas was born on October 19, 1935 in Atlanta, GA to Mary Frances Lord Ginn and Cornelius Barrett Ginn. She was a devoted wife, mother and homemaker and a lifelong participating member of High Shoals Christian Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...

John C. Upchurch

Oct 8, 2020

John C. Upchurch, 87 years of age, passed away on October 8, 2020.  He was preceded in death by his son, Johnny Upchurch. Survived by his wife, Shirley Loyd Upchurch; daughter, Stacey Russell; granddaughters, Jessica Loyd Pope (Alan),  Ansley Russell Sanderson (Cory); great-granddaughters, Lily Greer Sanderson, Nora Linn Sanderson, Miller James Pope and great-grandson, Rhys Russell Sanderson; sister-in-law, Rita...

Lee R. Burrell

Oct 8, 2020

Lee R. Burrell, 83, of Hull was called home into Heavenly rest on October 8, 2020. He was the son of the late Ray Burrell and Gladys Meeler Head. Lee was born in Franklin, North Carolina and later moved to Oconee County, GA.

He was preceded in death by parents, Ray and Gladys and sisters, Betty Williams...

Veronica Jane Duncan

Oct 5, 2020

Veronica Jane Duncan, 73, of Hull, GA. Was called home October 5, 2020. She was the daughter of the late James and Mary Witcher of Loganville, Ga. Veronica was preceded in death by her three sons, John Gregory, James Van, and Michael Shane Jordan; one grandson, Jonathan Childress; two sisters, Pat Autry and Beth Robison.

Veronica is...

Margie Ree Sosby

Oct 4, 2020

Margie Ree Sosby, 69, of Hull, died on Sunday, October 4, 2020.

A graveside service will be held on Monday, October 12 at Poplar Springs Baptist Church Cemetery at 1:00 p.m.

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

Mary Jean Booth

Oct 4, 2020

Mary Jean Booth, 79, wife of 61 years to George R. Booth, died Sunday, October 4, 2020. Born in Athens, GA, she was the daughter of the late Robert H. Yarbrough and Hazel Richards Yarbrough and mother to the late Brenda Annett Booth.  She was a member of Vineyards Creek Baptist Church.  Mrs. Booth retired from the State of...

Jean Hutchins Wilson

Oct 3, 2020

Jean Hutchins Wilson, 72, of Athens passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2020. Born on June 7, 1948 in Athens, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Dan and Maggie Hutchins. Jean was a long-time member of Prospect United Methodist Church. She never met a stranger, would help anyone out as much as she could and always had...

Willie Hazel Crabtree

Oct 2, 2020

Willie Hazel Crabtree, 80, of Comer, passed away on Friday, October 2, 2020.

Born in Oconee County, she was a daughter of the late JB Self and Willie Head Self. Mrs. Crabtree loved flowers, animals and was an avid University of Georgia football fan.

Survivors include two children, Brenda (William) Finley and Donald (Mary Anne)...

Gerald Lee Kelley

Oct 2, 2020

Gerald Lee Kelley 90 of Comer, passed away October 2, 2020. He was the son of the late, Sanford Lee and Lou Retha Kelley. Mr. Kelley was preceded in death by first wife, Faye D. Kelley, second wife, Sheila W. Kelley; brother, Guy M. Kelley; sister, Lucia K. David.

Due to covid, a memorial service will be...