William "Junior" Coker
May 30, 2018
William Coker, Jr., 73, husband of Mary Alton Coker, died Wednesday, May 30, 2018. Born in Bogart, GA, he was the son of the late William Franklin Coker and Annie Mae Cheatham Coker. Junior retired from Pepsi as a route supervisor after 28 years. He was preceded in death by his parents and six brothers and sisters. Survivors in addition...
Marian Fisher
May 30, 2018
Marian Stovall Fisher, age 95, died peacefully on May 30. Marian was born in Gainesville, GA to Esther Stovall Fisher (later Harden) and Samuel Boyce Fisher. She moved with her family to Griffin, Waycross, Thomaston, Ila, and Lavonia due to her father's work with the State Highway Department, but always considered Northeast Georgia "home." After graduating from Lavonia High School,...
Nancy Louise Patrick
May 28, 2018
Nancy Louise Patrick, 71 of Colbert, passed away May 28, 2018. She was the daughter of the late, Frank B. & Mary Louise Cheatham; she was the wife of the late, James Clinton Patrick, Sr; also preceded in death by her step mother, Betty Cheatham. Graveside services will be Monday, June 4, 2018 11:00am at Colbert Cemetery with Rev. Gerald...
Steeve Giguere
May 27, 2018
Dr. Steeve Giguère, beloved father and husband, passed away at the age of 48 on May 27, 2018. He is survived by his wife, Myriam Bélanger; daughters, Kim and Kelly; mother, Anne-Marie Mercier; brother, Michaé�l; and many other family members. Steeve was a large animal veterinarian and instructor of veterinary medicine for 26 years. He completed his veterinary medical training...
Neal Allen Banks
May 26, 2018
Neal Allen Banks, 56, of Comer, passed away Saturday, May 26, 2018. Born in Commerce, he was the son of Juanita Irvin Banks and the late Fred O'Neal Banks Jr. Mr. Banks was employed as an Engineer with Windstream for over 35 years. He loved all sports and was an avid University of Georgia football fan. He was an active...
Cumi Duncan
May 26, 2018
Olive Cumi Kidd Duncan, 93, of Comer, died Saturday, May 26, 2018. A loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother; she was born and lived her whole life in Madison County and was a lifelong member of Meadow Baptist Church. A retired seamstress, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ira O. Duncan Jr., her parents, Ulus and Addie Wall...
Richard Lindsey
May 24, 2018
Richard L. Lindsey There's a new angel in the outfield. Richard L. Lindsey, 54, of Lawrenceville, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, May 24, but not before enjoying his and America's favorite pastime under the lights at Gwinnett Stripers Coolray Field. Richard was a loving father and friend to all, always willing to strike up a conversation. He was born and raised...
Jesse Wayne DuBose
May 24, 2018
Jesse Wayne DuBose, 75, of Danielsville, passed away Thursday, May 24, 2018. Born in Silsbee, Texas, he was a son of the late Jessie Arnold DuBose and Virginia Caroline Wiggins DuBose. Mr. DuBose attended Canaan Baptist Church. He loved Texas and the Cowboys but most importantly, he loved his grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...
Leo S. Jensen
May 23, 2018
Dr. Leo Stanley Jensen passed away May 23rd, 2018 at his home in Athens, Georgia. He was born on Standhope Farm near Bellingham, Washington. He served in the army, 413th Infantry, 104th Division, in WWII until wounded in Germany on November 22, 1944. He was a Purple Heart recipient and received The French Legion of Honor medal. Dr. Jensen earned...
Annie Ruth Seagraves
May 22, 2018
Annie Ruth Seagraves, 87, wife of the late James Leroy Seagraves, died Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Born in Rutledge, GA, she was the daughter of the late Henry Grady McDonald and Mary Belle Wellborn McDonald and mother to the late Daniel Leroy Seagraves. She was one of nine children and was preceded in death by five siblings. Mrs. Seagraves worked...
Jeffrey Scott Marker
May 22, 2018
Jeffrey Scott Marker, 52, beloved son of Gail Ann Vasco, passed away Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Jeffrey was born in Cheverly, Maryland and moved to Athens in 1985 before eventually moving to Greensboro in 2001. He was preceded in death by his grandparents. In addition to his mother, he is survived by a host of relatives and friends both locally...
Charles Sherman Riggs Jr
May 21, 2018
Service Details
Thursday, May 24th, 2018 11:00am, Georgia Veterans Cemetery
Mary Ross (Pittman) Pitman
May 20, 2018
Mary Ross Pitman, 76 of Danielsville, passed away May 20, 2018. She is the daughter of the late, John David & Laura Frances Pittman. Mrs. Pitman is preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters. Mary was born & raised in Alabama, where she met & Married the love of her life - they moved to Georgia and started...
Robert Wayne Seerley
May 19, 2018
Robert Wayne Seerley was born October 6, 1930 in Indianapolis, Indiana, the son of Don Anderson and Mary Helen Seerley. He died peacefully at home in Athens, Georgia on May 19, 2018, with family by his side. Services will be held at Tuckston United Methodist Church on May 24th at 11:00 a.m., with Reverend Jeanette Dickens and Reverend Bill Jackson...
Mae Duncan
May 17, 2018
Mae Duncan, 81, died May 17, 2018. Born in Oconee County, she was the daughter of the late Holman and Annie Maude Strickland Maddox and preceded in death by a brother, Talmadge "Tug" Maddox. She was retired from Leon Farmer Company and was a member of Memorial Baptist Church, Watkinsville. Survivors include her husband of 64 years, Johnny Edward "Dunk"...
Paula Faye Campbell
May 16, 2018
Paula Faye Campbell, 77, wife of 60 years to Hugh Campbell, died Wednesday, May 16, 2018. Born in Arab, AL, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Fayrene Gibbs Berry. Affectionately know as Mimi by her family, she was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Mimi was blessed as a natural nurturer to her family, especially her grandchildren....
Ben Akins
May 15, 2018
Howard Benjamin Akins, Jr., 68, of Hull, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2018. Ben worked for Reliance Electric for twenty-five years and was the owner of Akins Body Shop until his retirement. He was an avid hunter and fisherman who loved to camp, and he was a talented musician who could play any instrument he picked up. Ben had...
William "Bill" Thomas Williams
May 14, 2018
William "Bill" Thomas Williams, 75 of Winterville, passed away May 14, 2018. He was the son of the late, Bill & Flora Lee Williams. Mr. Williams attended Living Water Baptist Church. He was a U.S. Army Veteran. Funeral services are Thursday, May 17, 2018 11:00am at Lord & Stephens, East Chapel with Rev's Tim McDonald and Douglas Duncan officiating. The...
Gregory Singleton
May 14, 2018
Gregory Gilbert Singleton, 64, of Comer, died, Monday, May 14, 2018. Greg was born in Rome GA to the late Gilbert and Frances Pauline Epps Singleton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Gary Singleton. He is survived by his wife, Susan Saxon Singleton, children, Steven Gregory Singleton (Dana) and Jennifer Singleton, sister, Gena...