Sep 1, 2016

Donald A. Dressel, Sr. of Comer, GA passed away on Thursday September 1st, 2016 at the age of 83. Don battled cancer with his family and friends at his side. Throughout, he showed an amazing balance of grace and grit, living life to the fullest for several years longer than expected before God called him home. Don spent his childhood...

Sep 1, 2016

Katherine Sims Burrell, age 97, went to be with her Lord and Savior on September 1, 2016, after a short illness. Her strong faith in Jesus Christ gave her the strength to persevere through the challenges of old age. Born in Oglethorpe County, GA., to the late Charles Emory Sims and Harriet (Hattie) Whitehead Sims. She was preceded in death...

Aug 31, 2016

John S. Waters, 74, of Athens, loving husband, father, grandfather, and coach passed away on August 31, 2016. Born March 7, 1942 to J.S. and Evelyn Waters in Reidsville, GA. He graduated from Claxton High School as a three sport letterman. He later earned B.S. and M. Ed. Degrees, as well as two athletic letters, from Georgia Southern University. In...

Aug 30, 2016

Dallas Glen Gose passed away on August 30, 2016 in Commerce, Georgia. Dallas was born on December 2, 1930 in Monroe Michigan, the son of Glen and Ethel (Owen) Gose, originally of Union County, Tennessee. Dallas graduated from Monroe High School and subsequently joined the armed forces in the Korean War. Upon his return home, Dallas completed a degree in...

Aug 30, 2016

Mamie Sue Roberts Chandler, 83, of Danielsville, passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2016. Born in Comer, she was the daughter of the late John David Roberts and Anna Dove Roberts. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Howard J. Chandler. Survivors include her children, Wayne (Lydia) Chandler and Stacy (Andrea) Chandler; siblings, Louise Hardeman...

Aug 28, 2016

In early 1956, two young people named Judie Smith and Bill Wright were married with all the hope and joy that goes with true love. Bill a sailor from Jackson Georgia, who served in the Korean War, and his beloved Judie, of Conyers, Georgia, were blessed by their loved ones including Bill's mother, Gertrude Rowlenson Wright, now deceased, and Bill's...

Aug 28, 2016

Thomas Johnson, 76, of Athens, died Sunday, August 28, 2016. Tom was born in Coshocton, Ohio to the late Arthur and Lucille Johnson. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his siblings, James Johnson, Fredrick Johnson, Cora Thornsley, Pat Laffertty, Paul Johnson, Arthur Johnson, and infant sister Joanne Johnson. He is survived by his wife, Ana...

Aug 27, 2016

Jimmy E. Pridgen, Sr. (September 1, 1945) met Jesus and began his dance on streets of gold Saturday, August 27, 2016. Jimmy is survived by his wife of 5 years, Karen Pridgen of Comer, GA; his daughter, Lisa and husband, Jim Carpenter; his son, Jay Pridgen and wife, Sonja of Hull, Ga; his siblings, Margaret (Sezai) Gursel, Sam (Brenda) Pridgen...

Aug 27, 2016

Aug 26, 2016

Henry "Coot" C. Smith, 88, of Athens, died Friday, August 26, 2016. Born May 21, 1928 in Stephens, GA, he was the son of the late George G. Smith and May Belle Hargrove Smith. Mr. Smith was the owner-manager of the Alps Road BP service station and owner of several real-estate properties in the Athens Area. He served in the...

Aug 25, 2016

Jean M. Snelling, 88, died August 25, 2016. Born in St. Petersburg, FL, she was the daughter of the late Lyle W. and Ethel Carroll McClung and was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, A. Harold Snelling, Jr. A longtime resident of Albany, GA, she moved to Athens 2 years ago to live with her daughter. She...

Aug 25, 2016

Jayce Ryan Gross, of Hull, died Thursday, August 25, 2016. He is survived by his parents, Amber Janette Goode and Jason Edward Gross, siblings, Alexis Gross, Jaydn Gross, and Savannah McDaniel, and grandparents, Kim Goode and Mike Lollis, and Willie and Beth Porter. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday, August 28th from 1-2:00 P.M. Graveside service...

Aug 25, 2016

Jerry Allen Hobbs, 69 years-old, of St. Simons Island, GA previously of Albany, GA and Athens, GA passed away peacefully, Tuesday, August 23, 2016 after several years of multiple medical problems. He was born in Albany, GA on November 24, 1946 to the late J. B. and Faye Hobbs. Jerry graduated from Albany High School in 1964 and obtained a...

Aug 25, 2016

Pamela Irene Meeler, 73 of Winterville, passed away August 24, 2016. She was the daughter of the late, Mayfield & Annie P. Wood. She was also preceded in death by sister, Carolyn Moore; brother, Neal Wood. Funeral services are August 28, 2016 Sunday 3:00pm at Lord & Stephens, West Chapel. The family will visit at the funeral home one hour...

Aug 24, 2016

Jeffrey Lee Tiller, 44, of Lexington died, Wednesday, August 24, 2016. Jeffrey was born in Athens to Vincent and Louann Harrison Tiller. In addition to his parents, he is survived by a daughter, Amber Tiller, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 27th at 2:00 P.M. at Lord and Stephens, East chapel....

Aug 24, 2016

Terri Seagraves, 54, passed away August 24, 2016. A native of Comer, GA, she was a daughter of the late Erwin and Sandra Hardeman. She graduated in 1980 from Madison County High School and was employed with the Madison County School System for many years. Funeral services will be Saturday, August 27, 2016 at 11:00 AM at Comer Baptist Church...

Aug 24, 2016

Thelma Marie Harrington (1937-2016) passed away suddenly on August 24, 2016 in Athens, Georgia. Born in Midlothian, Texas, Thelma married the love of her life, Allen Harrington and they were married for 54 years until his death in 2008. They lived in Dallas, Texas where they raised their two children, Scott and Stephanie. Thelma was a petite, bubbly powerhouse of...

Aug 21, 2016

Ashton Hope Keegan, 23, passed away tragically August 21, 2016. Ashton was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado on January 24, 1993. She was loved and cherished and will be missed by all that knew her. A memorial service will be held Friday, August 26, 2016 at 6PM at Lord & Stephens West Chapel. In lieu of flowers memorials may be...

Aug 20, 2016

Ruth Mae Thrift, born in Warren County October 2, 1927, died August 20, 2016. She was 88 years old. She is survived by her husband of sixty-eight years, Carl Thrift; two sons, Jimmy Thrift and wife, Lisa, and John Thrift; two daughters, Gail Walston and husband Mike, Carla Tanner and husband Jeff; eight grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren; one sister, Menda...

Aug 20, 2016

Theodore "Ted" K. Miller, 84, of Athens, passed away Saturday, August 20, 2016. Born January 1, 1932 in Iowa City, IA, Ted was the son of the late George E. Miller and Grace Bute Miller of Goshen, IN. He was preceded in death by his brother Jack Bute Miller (Carolyn) of Caledonia, IL. He is survived by his sister Margaret...