OBITUARIES

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...

Terry Alfred Seymour

Sep 30, 2020

Terry Alfred Seymour 52 of Carlton, passed away September 30, 2020. He was the son of the late, Charlie & Nancy Seymour and also preceded by his grandparents.

Graveside services are October 10, 2020, at 2:00 pm at Newtown Baptist Church cemetery.

Survivors include children, Cody Lee Seymour, and Brooklynn Conley Seymour; sister and brother,...

Betty Caroleen McCants

Sep 30, 2020

Betty Caroleen Hardin Wheeler McCants was born on June 30, 1941 in Andrews,NC. She passed away on September 30, 2020.

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Mary "Cindy" Aline (Childers) Whitaker

Sep 29, 2020

Mary “Cindy” Whitaker, 82, of Arnoldsville, died on Tuesday, September 29, 2020.

Born in Avon Park, Florida, Cindy was the daughter of the late Thomas A. Childers and Ruth Padgett Childers. She was a humble woman with a keen sense of humor and was a solid Christian. She attended Athens Church. She was also an avid bridge...

Lambert Gene Thornton

Sep 28, 2020

Lambert (L.G.) “Gene” Thornton, 94, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather passed away on September 28, 2020.

A native of Greene County, he was born to William Mark and Nannie Mae Stone Thornton, on August 28, 1926 in Greensboro, GA.  He was the youngest of nine brothers and sisters.

In 1943, he enlisted the United...

James R. Clay, MD

Sep 27, 2020

Jim was born and grew up on the family farm in Lee County, GA, son of Robert A. Clay, Sr. and Eddye Hooks Clay. He spent his early days tending to the many acres of cotton and peanuts that they grew and enjoying family life with his siblings. Living furthest from the school, Jim first showed his responsibility and...

Caroline B. Kethley

Sep 27, 2020

Nancy Caroline Burks Kethley, 81, passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2020 with her beloved family by her side.  She was born February 7, 1939 at Emory hospital in Decatur, GA to Henry Blair Burks and Nancy Carolyn Wallace Burks.

After graduating from Decatur High School in Decatur, GA, she attended Mercer University in Macon, GA where...

Robert Ted Lavender, Jr.

Sep 26, 2020

Robert Ted Lavender, Jr., 57, died Saturday, September 26, 2020. Teddy was a life long resident of Athens, GA and was preceded in death by his father, Robert Ted Lavender, Sr.  He was a  lifelong tile setter and an avid fisherman and Bulldawg fan.  Robert is survived by his mother Margie Farr Lavender; his two children: Tyler Lavender and...

Ouida H. Williams

Sep 26, 2020

Ouida H. Williams passed away peacefully Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, at St. Mary’s Hospital with her husband by her side.

Ms. Williams was born in Hogansville, Georgia, on Nov. 29, 1942, and attended LaGrange College. She then received her Master of Fine Arts degree from the University of Georgia. She taught painting, drawing and art appreciation at...

Calvin Jamain Cunningham

Sep 25, 2020

Calvin Jamain Cunningham, 44, of Colbert, died on Friday, September 25, 2020.

Graveside services will be held Saturday, October 3, 2020 at Waggoner's Grove Cemetery at 12:00 p.m. The family will receive friends the evening prior to the service from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Lord and Stephens, Danielsville Chapel.

Lord and Stephens Funeral Home,...

Charles Randall "Randy" Black

Sep 24, 2020

Charles Randall “Randy” Black, 62, of Hull, passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2020.

Born in Athens, he was the son of Lois JoAnn Woods Black and the late Charles Hampton Black. Mr. Black enjoyed hunting and fishing. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his wife, Donna Sue Black.

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Charles Woodrow Weaber

Sep 23, 2020

Charles Woodrow (Chuck) Weaber Jr., 80, born in Lebanon, PA was the son of the late Charles Woodrow (Chas) Weaber, Sr. and the late Catherine Mae Weaber.

Chuck was especially proud of his family and his service to his country as a member of the U.S. Air Force, last stationed a Tulle Air Force Base, Greenland.

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Sarah Lynn Pelletier

Sep 23, 2020

Sarah Lynn Pelletier, 55, of Winder passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2020. Born on June 29, 1965 in Athens, Georgia she was the daughter of the late S. William Pelletier and Leona Jane Bledsoe Pelletier.

Sarah was a member of Northside Presbyterian Church in Winder for 16 years. Her faith in Jesus was clear to anyone...

Victor Manuel Castro

Sep 23, 2020

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