Frances Bowers
Nov 16, 2017
Frances Dotson Allen Bowers, 80, joined loved ones in Heaven Thursday, November 16, 2017. A native of Athens, GA, Fran was the daughter of the late Homer C. Dotson and Sylvia P. Dotson. She was preceded in death by her son, Donny Allen; grandson, Ty Reed; husband, Tom E. Bowers, and Asa Lee Allen, her first husband and father of...
Charles Wilmer Carter
Nov 16, 2017
Charles Wilmer Carter was born December 7, 1925 in Winterville, Georgia to Shelton Thomas Carter and Eddie Mae Johnson Carter. He died at home Thursday, November 16, 2017, a few weeks short of his 92nd birthday. He attended Gaines Elementary School and graduated from Winterville High School. Charles was proud of his service in World War II, where he served...
Willie R. "Billy" Porterfield
Nov 15, 2017
Willie R. "Billy" Porterfield, 90, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather passed away peacefully on November 15, 2017. Born on April 4, 1927 to Leona Maxey & Henry "Babe" Porterfield, he is survived by his wife of 69 years, Juanita Hammond Porterfield. He was a lifelong resident of Watkinsville, Ga. A loving and generous man, he gave of his time,...
Milton Youngsett Dendy
Nov 14, 2017
Milton Youngsett Dendy, 102, of Athens, passed away on Tuesday, November 14, 2017. He was born on May 17, 1915, to Thomas Youngsett and Ariebelle Carnes Dendy, in Marshall County, Alabama. Milton grew up on the family farm with brothers Floyd and Troy and attended schools close to home. Milton met Dorothy Nelson at a cousin's house in 1938. They...
Robbie Jean (Whitehead) Lewis
Nov 14, 2017
Robbie J.W. Lewis of Athens, Ga., passed away at St. Mary's Hospital in Athens, GA., on November 14, 2017 after a long battle with an autoimmune disease. The wife of David F. Lewis from Decatur, Ga., was 66 years young. She was born in Atlanta, Ga., on December 4th, 1950. Her now deceased parents were Eugene F. Whitehead from Atlanta,...
Wade James Bowden
Nov 14, 2017
Wade Bowden, 49, died November 14, 2017. Survivors include his wife, Lynnette; four children, Sierra, Peyton, Elijah and Cooper. Private services will be held. Lord and Stephens, WEST, is in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com
Verner Hammond
Nov 13, 2017
Born June 11, 1926, in Colbert Georgia, died November 13, 2017, Bishop Georgia, at 91 years young. His father was M.E. Hammond, mother was Mamie Lou Normand of Colbert Georgia. Verner served honorably in the Merchant Marines in WWII. He was a member and Deacon of Popular Springs Baptist Church, a loving husband, wonderful father, grandfather, great grandfather, and great...
Richard Hindt
Nov 12, 2017
Richard Clarence Hindt, age 76, of Athens, Georgia, passed away at his home on November 12, 2017. Richard, known as "Rich" by his family and "Dick" to his friends, was born on July 9, 1941 in Adrian, MN to Raymond and Jeanetta Hindt. He grew up on a farm in Worthington, MN, along with his brother and six sisters. He...
Pramila N (Amin) Patel
Nov 12, 2017
Service Details
Wednesday, November 15th, 2017 2:00pm, Lord and Stephens, EAST
Donald Ray Weaver
Nov 12, 2017
Donald Ray Weaver, 80, of Athens, passed away Sunday, November 12, 2017. Born in Terrehill, Pennsylvania, he was a son of the late George Weaver and Annie Adams Weaver. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Jackson Weaver. Survivors include his children, Donna Rae Smith, Keith Allen Weaver, Tammy Lynn Weaver and Terry...
Patrick Daniel Bunn
Nov 11, 2017
Patrick Daniel Bunn, age 35 of Ila, Georgia (formerly of LaFayette) passed away Saturday November 11, 2017. Patrick graduated from Lafayette High School and The University of Georgia. Patrick was named Mr. Lafayette High School for the class of 2000 and loved his classmates dearly. He was a field service representative for Pilgrims Pride in Athens, Georgia for the past...
Cedrick Bianchi
Nov 11, 2017
Cedrick Bianchi, 76, of Danielsville, passed away Sunday, November 12, 2017. Born in Los Angeles, California, he was a son of the late Augustus Bianchi and Ethel Little Bianchi. Mr. Bianchi retired from the United States Air Force after twenty years. Following his time in the Air Force, he worked for twenty years at the Florida Department of Corrections. He...
John L. Dority
Nov 11, 2017
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of John P. Dority, Esq., our beloved father, grandfather, uncle, husband and friend on November 11, 2017. His departure from this earth at age 93 was peaceful and painless. John had been a resident of the Beechwood Hills community here in Athens for the past eleven years, where his daily walks exemplified...
Melissa Smith
Nov 11, 2017
Melissa Smith, 40, wife of David Smith and mother of Noah Smith, passed away November 11, 2017. Born in Athens, GA, she was a daughter of Kathy Hendrix Spratlin of Crawford and the late James Spratlin. Melissa was a nurse for several years before becoming a stay-at-home mom. She had a very caring heart and devoted her life to taking...
Janice Murray Flanagan
Nov 11, 2017
Jan Flanagan never met a stranger; she embraced life with joy and loved the company of others. Her faith in God is her bedrock, loyalty to family and friends follows. She departed life in early November 2017, leaving an empty place that will not soon be filled. She is survived by her sisters Rev. Jennifer Horton of Athens, GA and...
Flo Eller Carter
Nov 10, 2017
Flo Eller Carter of Winterville, GA, recently of Morningside Assisted Living and Quiet Oaks Health Care, passed away November 10, 2017. She was born December 18, 1930, in the Fodder Creek community near Hiawassee, GA, to John Ranzy and Esta Eller. She moved to Athens in 1949 where she married the late Thomas Edward Carter Sr. They eventually settled and...
Charles Wesley "Chuck" Harris
Nov 9, 2017
Charles "Chuck" Wesley Harris, 94, of Athens, passed away Thursday, November 9, 2017. Born in Toccoa, he was a son of the late Clara Sanders Harris. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his wife, Julia Hawkins Harris. Survivors include his son, Martin L. Harris of Peoria, Illinois. Funeral services will be held Friday, November 17,...
Carol (Lester) Huff
Nov 8, 2017
Carol Jean Huff, 63, of Bogart, died Wednesday, November 8, 2017. Carol was born in Athens to the late Clinton and Virginia Jones Lester. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by two children, Kimberly Shay Huff and Marilyn Ann Huff. Carol is survived by children, Amanda Toole, Ricky Lee Huff Jr., and Jason Travis Huff, sisters,...
Donald Claude Draper
Nov 7, 2017
Donald Claude Draper, 77, husband of 49 years to Nancy Anderson Draper, died Tuesday, November 7, 2017.. Born in Lafayette, Indiana, he was the son of the late Claude McCrea Draper and Alice Bernice Purdy. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Mike Lawson and sister, Ruth Heald. Mr. Draper retired from the US Navy, he had also...
Catheryne (Russell) Grogan
Nov 7, 2017
Catheryne Mundy Grogan, 95, of Athens, GA, released her tenacious hold on life November 7, 2017. Mary Catheryne Mundy was born on Bluff Street in Rockmart, her family home, on November 30, 1921. She was the daughter of Clifton Grady and Agnese Russell Mundy. Clifton was a local lawyer and also served as Mayor of Rockmart. Agnese was appointed to...