Robert Harris
Aug 29, 2025
Robert “Bob” Paul Harris, Jr., a passionate and loving husband, brother, father, and grandfather, passed away on his 77th birthday, August 28, 2025.
Bob was born in Terre Haute, Indiana, to the late Robert and Peggy Harris on August 28, 1948. He earned his bachelor’s degree in industrial technology from Indiana State University, where he especially loved watching Larry Bird play...
Dorothy McCannon Lord
Aug 28, 2025
Dorothy McCannon Lord, 91, of Athens, passed away on August 28, 2025. Born on March 3, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Sidney Marrow McCannon and Ethel Huff McCannon.
Dot was a lifelong resident of Athens. She attended East Athens Baptist Church and loved to bake, being well known for her delicious cakes.
In addition to her parents, she was...
Rodney Clark Ellerbee
Aug 27, 2025
Rodney Clark Ellerbee, 70, husband of 48 years to Francine Boyers Ellerbee, died on August 27, 2025 at his residence in Oconee County, GA. A memorial service will be announced once available. Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, WEST, Watkinsville, Ga is in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com
Wanda Echols
Aug 27, 2025
Wanda Echols, 80, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Wanda was preceded in death by her late husband, Ernest Echols, her parents Leon and Mellie Myers McDougal, her daughter, Tina Turpin, her stepson, Herbie Echols, her grandchildren, Megan Epps and Brandon Turpin, her nephew, Shane Fleming and her four-legged companions, Gizzie and Izzie. She is...
Susan Steed
Aug 27, 2025
Susan Minish Steed, age 68, of Ila, GA. passed away Wednesday, August 27, 2025 after a year long battle with cancer. She was born in Commerce, GA. on July 9, 1957 to the late Cecile Simmons Minish and Ferris Minish. She was the youngest of ten children. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her infant...
Mary Peggy Martin Monroe
Aug 26, 2025
Mary Peggy (Martin) Monroe passed away on August 26, 2025 at the age of 76.
Mrs. Monroe was preceded in death by her husband, James Darrell Monroe; father, Roy R. Martin; mother, Florence A. Martin; brother, Julius R. Martin and sisters, Lois M. Whitehead, Luree Thomas, and Inez M. Whitehead.
Mrs. Monroe is survived by one nephew, six nieces, several great-nephews and...
Larry Dale Freeman, Jr.
Aug 26, 2025
Larry Dale Freeman, Jr, 69 of Athens passed away on August 26, 2025 following a courageous battle with Glioblastoma. Larry was born on September 18, 1955 in Ramsgate, UK to Larry D. Freeman, Sr. and Patricia Carpenter Miles. The young family was stationed in Germany while Larry Sr, was with the U.S. Airforce. Upon completion of their military service, the...
Jean Catherine Snow
Aug 24, 2025
Jean Catherine Snow, 80, died on August 24, 2025 at her residence in Statham, GA.
Born in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of the late Fredrick Hartig and Elaine Mallouk Hartig. She retired from the University of Georgia as a computer systems engineer.
Survivors include h3r sister, Linda (William Lehman) King of Brooklyn, NY and former husband Arthur Snow of Watkinsville.
Private...
Jane Dellinger
Aug 24, 2025
Marilyn Jane Scarborough Dellinger entered the gates of her heavenly home into the arms of her Lord and Savior on August 24, 2025. Born in Lexington, GA on August 31, 1941, she was the oldest daughter of O. D. and Marie Bryant Scarborough.
Jane spent much of her younger years in Lexington. She lived briefly with her family in Savannah and...
Howard Cornelious Esco Sr.
Aug 23, 2025
Howard C. Esco Sr., a devoted father, grandfather and great grandfather, passed away on August 23, 2025 at the age of 97. Howard was born on June 18, 1928, in Colbert, GA to the late Hal H. and Leight C. Esco. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by a daughter, Surecia E. Riley; brothers, Aubrey and Grady...
James Escoe
Aug 22, 2025
James E. Escoe, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2025, at the age of 83.
James was born on November 6, 1941, in Clarke County, to the late Jack and Mary B. Escoe. He earned his GED and later attended the IBEW Electrical Apprenticeship School in Atlanta. James was a master of his trade,...
Suzanne Lockhart Bell
Aug 22, 2025
Suzanne Lockhart Bell, cherished wife, mother, Nana, Gran-Nana and Aunt Boo, passed away on Friday, August 22, 2025, at the age of 87.
Born in Tell City, Indiana, she was a daughter of the late J.B. and Marie Lindsey. Suzanne was a faithful member of Chapelwood United Methodist Church since 1964. She served as a Sunday School Teacher, active member of...
Donna Lynn Hamlett
Aug 20, 2025
Donna Lynn Hamlett, 68, of Bogart, passed away on August 20, 2025. Born on July 21, 1957, she was the daughter of Judith Hamlett and the late Leyman H. Hamlett.
Donna loved everyone fiercely and had a gentle, nurturing nature, making her a mother figure to many. She was passionate about flowers and maintained a beautiful flower garden. She loved hanging...
Ellen Cook Jackson
Aug 20, 2025
Ellen Cook Jackson, aged 80, of Bogart, Georgia, passed away on August 20, 2025. She was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and was the cherished daughter of the late James Daniel Cook, Sr. and Era Payne Cook. Ellen is lovingly remembered by her family, including her daughter, Paige Jackson, and her great-grandchild, Charlee Grace Cox. She is also survived by...
Elizabeth "Betty" Argo
Aug 20, 2025
Elizabeth Stephens Argo, age 96, of Athens, Ga., passed away on August 20, 2025.
Known as Betty to her family and friends, her memorial service will be held on Sunday, August 31, 2025, at 4 p.m. in the Day Chapel of The State Botanical Garden of Georgia in Athens. St. Mary’s Health Care System Hospice chaplain Don McKelvey will preside over...
Lindsey L. Fambrough, Jr.
Aug 20, 2025
Lindsey L. Fambrough, Jr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on August 20, 2025, at the age of 72, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
Born on June 24, 1953, in Athens, GA, Lindsey's life was marked by a profound love for others, always putting their needs before his own.
Lindsey retired after a commendable 28-year career as...
David Griggs
Aug 19, 2025
David Griggs, a beloved father and devoted husband, passed away on August 19, 2025, in Hull, Georgia. David was born on August 14, 1947, in Cleveland, Alabama.
David, a retired mechanic, spent an impressive 39 years at the same company.
As a proud veteran who served two years and seven months in the Army, David exemplified bravery and duty, values that he...
Nelda Olivia Wardlow Patrick
Aug 19, 2025
Nelda Olivia Wardlow Patrick, 98, passed away peacefully in Athens on the afternoon of August 19, 2025 with her son in attendance.
Born in Arabi, Georgia, she was the only daughter of five children born to the late George Clifford Wardlow and Ella Pate Wardlow of Arabi, GA. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,...
Nancy Carrole Picard
Aug 17, 2025
Nancy Picard, 85, passed away on August 17, 2025 after a lengthy illness and is survived by her husband, four children, five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Nancy will always be remembered as a caring and intelligent woman who made many contributions to each local community she lived in throughout her career as a teacher, student, social worker and program director. Nancy...