OBITUARIES

Jeff Hart

Oct 26, 2017

Jeff Hart, 57, of Athens, passed away Thursday, October 26, 2017. Jeff was the son of Gerald Kenneth Hart and Geraldine McElhannon Hart. He formerly owned and operated Hart's Pallet Removal Service for 15 years. He enjoyed fishing, golf, Georgia Football, grilling and most importantly, spending time with his family and grandchildren. Survivors in addition to his parents include his...

James Smith

Oct 26, 2017

James Edward Smith, 92, of Danielsville, died Wednesday, October 25, 2017. James was born in Royston to the late Bodie S. Smith and Laura Fowler Smith. He served in both the United States Army and the United States Air Force and was a member of Colbert First Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...

Marion Bona (Moon) Betts

Oct 24, 2017

Marion Bona Moon Betts Marion Bona Moon Betts, 88, died Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2017. Born in Comer, she was the daughter of the late Lytton Moon and Ida Moon. Mrs. Betts attended the University of West Georgia, where she played several sports, including basketball and softball. She went on to a career as a patients account manager at Brawner Psychiatric...

Robert Victor Caputi

Oct 23, 2017

Robert Victor Caputi, 83, of Hull, passed away Monday, October 23, 2017. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at 11:00 am at Athens Memory Gardens. Lord and Stephens, East is in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com

Service Details

Wednesday, October 25th, 2017 11:00am, Athens Memory Gardens

William Boyd "Bill" Shelton

Oct 23, 2017

William Boyd "Bill" Shelton, 80, husband of 63 years to Armanell James Shelton, died October 23, 2017. Born in Madison County, he was the son of the late James Leonard Shelton and Lena Sanders Shelton. He was also preceded in death by his daughter Cindy Marie Hooper. Bill was the owner of Shelton Supply Company from 1979 until his retirement...

Frances Grant Kay

Oct 22, 2017

Frances (Frankie) Kay, 92, died October 17, 2017. Mrs. Kay was born in Taylors, South Carolina to the late B.F. Grant and Eva Grant. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Kay (Athens Photographer) and her beloved grandson, Craig Waldo. She was a longtime member of First Christian Church in Athens. Frankie attended...

Naomi Leavell

Oct 20, 2017

Martha Naomi Roll Leavell, age 79, died peacefully in her home in Athens, Georgia on October 20, 2017. The daughter of Ethel Marley Roll and Glenn Roll, she was born and raised in Natchez, Mississippi, and was a graduate of Natchez High School. After attending Randolph-Macon Woman's College, she transferred to Southern Methodist University, where she received a B.A. in...

Joseph "Joe" Guthrie

Oct 20, 2017

Joe Guthrie, 53, died October 20, 2017. A lifelong Oconee County resident and member of the OCHS class of 1982, Joe was married to Teresa Harris Guthrie for sixteen years. He owned and operated Guthrie Home Improvement and was known to be a hard-working, meticulous craftsman. Joe also enjoyed spending time with his friends at the "Watkinsville Shell Station Breakfast...

Teresa Guthrie

Oct 20, 2017

Teresa Harris Guthrie, born May 15, 1963, passed away October 20th, 2017, at the age of 54. The passing of Teresa leaves an extensive void in the Oconee and Athens community. Teresa was the daughter of the late Ed Crowley Harris and the late Millie Thomas Harris of Watkinsville, Georgia. Teresa was a lifelong resident of Oconee County and a...

Terry Lee George

Oct 19, 2017

Terry Lee George, 66, husband of Judy Kittle George, died Thursday, October 19, 2017. Born in Atlanta, he was the son of the late Douglas Andrew George and Dorothy Lanier George and brother to the late Brenda Joyce Major, Louie Norris George, Douglas Andrew George, Jr. and Mary Elizabeth Moore. He was the owner and operator of T.L. George Glass...

Frank George Dixon

Oct 19, 2017

Frank Dixon, 86, of Comer, died Thursday, October 19, 2017. He was born in Madison County to the late John Henry Dixon and Drucie Lunsford Dixon, and was one of 13 children. Frank was an avid hunter and fisherman, and provider for his family. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Peggy Dixon, his daughter, Deborah Dixon Evans,...

Joseph Seay

Oct 18, 2017

Joseph Seay, 74, of Hull, died Wednesday, October 18, 2017. Joseph was born in Madison County to the late Roy and Pauline Palmer Seay. Joe worked with the University of Georgia for over 50 years and never met a stranger. He was a member of Sonlight Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his...

Robert Lee Moore

Oct 18, 2017

Robert (Bob) Moore 81, went to be with his Lord and Savior, on Oct. 18, 2017. Robert was born in Macon, Ms., the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Moore. He attended Houston High School, Houston, Ms. and Mississippi State University receiving a Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering. He worked as a civil service engineer for the...

Ruth (Busbin) Martin

Oct 18, 2017

Mattie Ruth Busbin Martin, 85, of Danielsville, died Wednesday, October 18, 2017. Born on September 25, 1932 in Madison County, she was a daughter of the late Harvey S. Busbin and Annie Sue Haggard Busbin. Mrs. Martin owned and operated Ruth's Florist in Commerce until her retirement and she was a member of Providence Baptist Church. In addition to her...

Janet Laura Konecny

Oct 18, 2017

Janet Laura Konecny, 1/12/38-10/18/17, died Wednesday, October 18, 2017. A native of Athens, she was the daughter of the late Roy L. Wigley and Elsie Aaron Whitehead and sister to the late Carol Andrews. Janet retired from the FAA Air Traffic Control Flight Services division and was very proud to be a pilot. After retiring, she was involved with Extra...

Varun Varun Sr

Oct 17, 2017

Varun Srivastava, 36, of Athens, died Tuesday, October 17, 2017. Born in India, he was the son of Atul Kumar Srivastava and Poonam Srivastava. Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 21, 2017 at 2PM at Lord & Stephens East Chapel.

Service Details

Saturday, October 21st, 2017 2:00pm, Lord and Stephens, EAST

Robert Franklin "Bob" Cook

Oct 17, 2017

Robert Franklin "Bob" Cook, Sr., 73, died Tuesday, October 17, 2017. Born in Haralson County, GA, he was the son of the late Inez Latham Cook. Bob was the former owner operator of a very successful Manufactures Rep. Agency, Bob Cook Sales. He was a beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather, and industry mentor to an entire industry. Survivors include his...

Sunie Stewart

Oct 16, 2017

Sunie "Sue" Nell Dawson Stewart, 100, of Gainesville, Florida passed away Monday, October 16, 2017 at her home. She was born April 27, 1917 in Watkinsville, Georgia to Royal Clifford and Hassie Daniel Dawson. Mrs. Stewart worked at Belks for 29 years. She attended the Jabez Class at Westside Baptist Church. She is survived by her daughter, Peggy Stewart Parrish...

Sara Seagraves

Oct 16, 2017

Sara Hardy Seagraves, 96, died October 16, 2017. A native of Jefferson, GA, she was a daughter of the late Fred and Lois Butler Hardy and the widow of Millard F. Seagraves, Sr. Mrs. Seagraves was also preceded in death by a son, James "Jim" Seagraves and grandson, Jason Eric Seagraves. Graveside services will be Friday, October 20, 2017 at...

Neil Neil

Oct 16, 2017

Neil Patton of Athens, Georgia passed away on October 16th. A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, October 28th in the backyard of his home at 145 Longview Dr., Athens, at 2:00 pm. In the event of inclement weather, we will go inside. Neil was born on January 1st in in Honolulu, Hawaii, the oldest child of...