OBITUARIES

Sep 19, 2020

Barry Scott Reed of Lexington, Georgia died Friday, September 18th at his home. He was a beloved son, husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Born in Stanford, Kentucky on May 6th, 1952 to Wallace DeLane Reed and Elizabeth Carter Reed, he was the son of a military family who found their way to Alaska and Germany before settling in Athens,...

Sep 18, 2020

Walter James Casey, 73, of Hull, passed away September 18, 2020. He was the son of the late, Leonard & Roberta Casey. He was also preceded in death by a son, James Casey and two sisters.

Funeral services are Tuesday September 22, 2020 at 3:00pm at Lord & Stephens, Danielsville Chapel with Rev. Jimmy Edwards officiating. The...

Sep 17, 2020

Pat’s Story

Her journey began on December 27, 1953 in Canton, Georgia

Pat graduated from Cherokee High school in Canton, Georgia, attended Middle Georgia College then graduated from The University of Georgia with her teaching degree in Early Elementary Education. Later in life she earned her master’s degree from Piedmont College.

She was...

Sep 17, 2020

Betty Jewell Fields, 82, died Thursday, September 17, 2020. Born in Augusta, GA, Betty was the daughter of the late John David Smith and Bertha Mercer Smith.  A longtime resident of Oconee County, Betty worked at Publix in the Deli Department and was a member of Mars Hill Baptist Church.  Survivors include her children: Steve Hardigree of Athens and...

Sep 17, 2020

Eddie Glen Moore, 71, died Thursday, September 17, 20-20. Born in Newnan, GA, he was the son of the late Edward and Laverne Moore.  Eddie lived life his way as an English teacher and worked and traveled over the world. He loved music, Elvis and animals.   He is survived by his sister Mary Moore (Sam) Elliott and niece: Jessica...

Sep 16, 2020

Doris Marie (nee Spiess) Nuss, age 86, passed away Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at her home in Winterville, GA. Doris was cremated. Private family services will be held. Survivors include all of her children and their families. Lord and Stephens EAST is in charge of arrangements.

Sep 14, 2020

Gloria Lewis Lowrey, 85, of Athens, died on Monday, September 14, 2020.

Born to the late Hugh and Geneva Lewis of Monticello, GA, Gloria graduated from Jasper County High School. She attended West Georgia College and graduated from the University of Georgia with a BS Ed. degree. On June 22, 1958, she married Bob Lowrey.

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Sep 14, 2020

Troy L. McElroy, 76, of Danielsville passed away on Monday, September 14, 2020. Born on May 19, 1944 in Danielsville, he was the son of the late J.C McElroy and Jonny Merle Booth McElroy.

Troy enjoyed woodworking, was a huge UGA fan and loved to listen to music in which he enjoyed a wide variety.

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Sep 14, 2020

Deleda Drinnon McGaha, age 80, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family, on Monday, September 14, 2020.  She was the daughter of the late William Madison Drinnon and Wellis Smith Drinnon of Franklin, North Carolina.  She attended Greenville General Hospital School of Nursing, graduating in 1961.  She worked for many years as a registered nurse at St....

Sep 13, 2020

Katherine Christina May VanDover Lindsey, 82, passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2020.

This generous, strong, beloved woman was born in Valley Park, MO to James and Ruth VanDover. She was one of 12 children and cherished her siblings throughout her life. She fell in love with Norman Lindsey, whom she had known since they were kids...

Sep 11, 2020

Marjorie Garland Harris, 91, passed away on Sept. 11, 2020, at her home in Talmage Terrace in Athens, GA. The youngest of 4 children, she was born on Sept. 20, 1928, in Champaign, IL to Harry and Frances (Wright) Garland.

Marjorie graduated from Winter Park High School in Winter Park, FL and went on to attend Orlando...

Sep 11, 2020

Rose Marie “Ree” Haley DeAngelis, born to William Harris Haley and Ruby Ginn Haley on June 26, 1937 in Dewy Rose Georgia, passed away on Friday, September 11th, 2020. Rose Marie grew up in Elberton, Georgia, and was a graduate of Elbert County High School. She then attended The Georgia Teachers College in Savannah, Georgia. It was in Savannah...

Sep 10, 2020

William Clark Whitaker, 79, husband of Ellen Ursitti Whitaker, died Thursday, September 10, 2020.  Born in Wrightsville, Ga., on October 7, 1940, he was the son of the late William Curtis Whitaker and Nettie Sweat Whitaker Moore.  He was also preceded in death by his beloved son, Gregory “Greg” Clark Whitaker; sister: Jane Whitaker Holcomb and brother, Curtis Donald...

Sep 8, 2020

Daniel “Dan” Swindell, 73, of Dayton OH died unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 8th, 2020. Born in Brunswick, Georgia, Dan was a proud 1966 graduate of Athens High School. He joined the US Navy in 1974, where he went to school (and fell in love with) healing the world through orthopedics. Dan graduated as a Naval Hospital Corpsman in 1994....

Sep 7, 2020

Samantha Marie Wells, 26, passed away Monday, September 7, 2020. Samantha was born on May 18th, 1994 in Jacksonville, NC.

Samantha was a beloved daughter, granddaughter, aunt, sister, and mother.

She is survived by her mother Michelle Mattocks of Athens, GA; father, Thomas Earl Wells, Sr. of Trenton, NC; a son, Jace S. McClure, fiancé;...

Sep 7, 2020

John Barnes Clendenin, 82, of Athens died September 7, 2020. Mr. Clendenin was preceded in death by his daughter, Robyn Clendenin, and is survived by his wife of 62 years, Ann Whitfield Clendenin; daughter, Ginger Clendenin Fender (Greg); son, John Andrew Clendenin (Shirley); 6 grandchildren; one great grandchild.

Mr. Clendenin studied engineering at N.C. State, Georgia Tech...

Sep 6, 2020

Shannon Lorrell Bryant, 44, of Athens, died on Sunday, September 6, 2020.

Born in Athens, GA to the late James Smith and Lillie Toole Sorrow, Shannon was a wonderful friend, mother, and grandmother who loved to make people laugh. She was smart and full of life, and she was always there when you needed her. When Shannon...

Sep 6, 2020

Wilma B. Sanders, 99, wife of the late Howard Sanders, died Sunday, September 6, 2020.

Born in Lowell, NC, she was the daughter of the late Edward K. Beacham and Belle W. Beacham.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her siblings; James R. Beacham, Sr., Edward K. Beacham, Jr., Herman W. Beacham,...

Sep 6, 2020

Frances Kidd, 77, of Comer, passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2020.

A lifelong resident of Comer, she was the daughter of the late Garnett McGinnis and Nellie Hardman McGinnis Parham. Mrs. Kidd was a seamstress for over forty years and was a member of Vineyards Creek Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...

Sep 6, 2020

Thelma Burkhalter Ross, 88, of Watkinsville, passed September 6, 2020.

Born in Walton County, she was a daughter of the late George David and Flora Mae Craft Burkhalter and was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Jessie Harrison Ross.  Mrs. Ross was retired as co-owner of J.H. Ross Floor Service.  She was an avid...