Christopher Ray Sellers
Apr 19, 2017
Christopher Ray Sellers, 42, of Winterville, died Wednesday, April 19, 2017. Chris was preceded in death by his parents, Boyce Ray Sellers and Linda Norris Sellers, and sister, Teresa Gotts. He is survived by his wife, Michele Sellers, son, Terry Sellers, niece, Christina Pirkle, mother-in-law, Sharon Yeast, father-in-law, Wilson Yeast, and beloved dog, Penny. Chris worked at Mclane Southeast for...
Janet Dawkins
Apr 19, 2017
Janet Jones Dawkins, 91, died April 19, 2017. A native of Maxeys, GA, she was a daughter of the late Julian E. and Minnie Lee Jones and was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, William Ozzie Dawkins. Mrs. Dawkins was a member of Maxeys Christian Church, the Maxeys Ladies Society and served on the board of the...
Faye Fuller
Apr 18, 2017
Faye Laverne Spinks Fuller, 83, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, April 18, 2017 after an extended illness. A native of Athens, Georgia, Mrs. Fuller was the daughter of Millard Cicero Spinks, Sr. and Ina Cooper Spinks. She was a graduate of Athens High School and Athens Business School, was employed with Oconee County School District for over ten years, and...
Natalie Nation
Apr 17, 2017
Natalie Ann Nation, 30, of Buford, died Monday, April 17, 2017. Natalie was born in Atlanta and was the daughter of Richard Doyle Nation and Alice Ann Nation both of Buford. Her 2 year old son, Cole Thomas Nation died Sunday, April 16, 2017. She was the sister to Christopher Lee Nation and Nicholas Doyle Nation, granddaughter to Willie Lee...
Jackson Wade Dixon
Apr 16, 2017
Jackson Wade Dixon, 73, of Colbert, GA, passed away Sunday, April 16, 2017. He was the son of the late Thomas and Geneva Dixon of Bogart, GA. He was retired from United Insurance Co. of America and Farmers Hardware of Athens. He is survived by wife Barbara L. Dixon; daughter Dawn Roberts of Watkinsville, GA; stepdaughters Cynthia Hardy of Roswell,...
Wilbur Claude "Wib" Ledford
Apr 16, 2017
Wilbur "Wib" Claude Ledford, 74, of Danielsville, GA, passed away Sunday, April 16, 2017. Born and raised in Franklin, NC, Wib was the son of the late Rev. Claude Ledford and Effie Byrd Ledford. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one grandson, Kamdin Ledford; two brothers, Talmadge and Gilmer Ledford and one sister, Deborah Dicero....
Mable Prickett
Apr 14, 2017
Mable Prickett, 98, died April 14, 2017. Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at Evergreen Memorial Park. Lord and Stephens, EAST, was in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com
Service Details
Tuesday, April 18th, 2017, Evergreen Memorial Park
Interment Details
Evergreen Memorial Park
Glenda Lee (Nelms) Stewart
Apr 14, 2017
Glenda Nelms Stewart, 74, of Crawford, passed away Friday, April 14, 2017. Born in Lexington, she was a daughter of the late Eugene Nelms and Lucille McKettrick Nelms. Mrs. Stewart loved flowers and china painting. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Greg Stewart. Survivors include her husband, Coile T. Stewart; one son, Russell...
"Irish" John Blanton McCullough Jr
Apr 13, 2017
"Irish" John Blanton McCullough, Jr., 33, went to be with his mom, who is also in the presence of the Lord, Jesus Christ. John suffered greatly over the loss of his mother, Debra Ann Knuckles. The two had an amazing bond. He is survived by his brother, Paul Hirsch of Hornbrook, California, and father, John Blanton McCullough, Sr., of Mayesville,...
Frances Turner (Turner) Strickland
Apr 13, 2017
Frances Turner Strickland, age 79, was called home to her heavenly father on April 13, 2017. Born in Enterprise, Georgia on July 27th, 1937, Fran was pre-deceased by her parents, the late Ralph and Fairy Smith Turner, and her brother, George Hampton Turner. She is survived by her husband and love, Paul Strickland, of fifty-eight years; two sons and daughter-in-laws:...
Shirley Jarrett Massey
Apr 11, 2017
Shirley Jarrett Massey, 67, of Commerce, passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2017. Born in Athens, she was the daughter of the late Franklin James Jarrett and Sarah Nabors Jarrett and was also preceded in death by her husband Johnny Wilton Massey. Mrs. Massey had a passion for the Great Smokey Mountains and travelling down unknown roads while driving. She loved...
Jennie Lord (Lord) Argo
Apr 11, 2017
Jennie Lord Argo, 94, passed away April 11, 2017. She was the daughter of the late Arthur J. & Florene Brooks Lord and is also preceded in death by her husband, Hugh Dorsey Argo. She was a member of Arnoldsville Baptist Church. Family and friends loved her stories, laughter, coconut cake and remembering birthdays. She was a thoughtful and fun...
Margaret Blue
Apr 8, 2017
Margaret Blue, 88, of Athens, died on April 8, 2017. Our mother's death is heartbreaking to us, but our family is blessed that we know she is with her Lord and Savior and is at peace. Margaret was preceded in death by her husband, Milton Blue, and a daughter, Karen Lee Blue. She is survived by her sister, Doris Emerson;...
Warren E. Phillips
Apr 7, 2017
Warren Elder Phillips, 90, formerly of Excelsior MN, died in Athens, GA on April 7, 2017. Preceded in death by his wife of 69 years, Arlene, his parents Daniel and Genevieve Phillips, step-mother Ruth Phillips, and sisters Anita Hughes and Evelyn Stockton. Warren is survived by three children; Dr. Tim (Kathy) Phillips, Amy (Michael) Warber and Nancy Leskee; six grandchildren...
Harvey Osborne "Buddy" Downs
Apr 3, 2017
Harvey O. "Buddy" Downs, Jr., 72, husband of Holley Downs, died Monday, April 3, 2017. Born in Athens on December 17, 1944, he was the son of the late Harvey O. Downs, Sr. and Lizzie Lou Dickens Downs. Buddy was a lifelong resident of Oconee County. He graduated from Oconee County High School in 1962 and The University of Georgia...
Robert Evans Jr
Apr 1, 2017
Robert Hughes Evans, Jr., 78, died Saturday, April 1, 2017. A resident of Monroe, GA, he was the son of the late Robert Hughes Evans, Sr. and Beulah L. Evans. He was a graduate of Winterville High School, class of 1956. He is survived by his wife, Polly Hamilton Evans; his son Chip Evans (Paula) of Louisville, KY; his siblings,...
William Robert "Bob" Fulmer
Apr 1, 2017
William Robert (Bob) Fulmer, 73, died unexpectedly on April 1, 2017. Mr. Fulmer was born in Dublin, GA to Oren Preston and Sara Windham Fulmer. He graduated from Lanier High School in Macon and the University of Georgia with a geology major. He married Camille Schaefer of Macon. His first career was with the United States Department of Agriculture which...
Jennie Frances "Jen-Jen" Manning
Mar 31, 2017
Jennie Page Manning, 87, from Colbert, Georgia left her loved ones here to join many friends and loved ones waiting on the other side on Friday, March 31, 2017. Born in Hiwassee, Tennessee on May 27, 1929 she was the 2nd daughter of Louis and Laura Webb Page. She was one of six siblings: Annie Page Winfree, Walter Page, Sarah...
Marvin Edward ""Pete"" Gearing
Mar 31, 2017
Marvin Edward "Pete" Gearing, 71, of Winterville, passed away Friday, March 31, 2017. Born in Athens, he was the son of the late Mart Gearing and Lois Butler Gearing. Mr. Gearing was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed landscaping and being close to nature. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Roy Edward Gearing, Willie...
Christopher Samuel Hammond
Mar 30, 2017
Christopher Samuel Hammond, 34, of Bogart, passed away Thursday, March 30, 2017. A lifelong resident of the Athens area, he was the son of Samuel Bennett Hammond and Carol Faye Whitehead Hammond. Christopher battled many health issues recently, but for years prior he enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a 2002 graduate of Oconee County High School and worked for...