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Mildred Eugenia Escoe
Apr 7, 2026
Mildred “Jean” Wall Escoe, age 93, of Crawford, Georgia, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2026. Jean was preceded in death by her parents, Millard and Oneita Wall; her sister, Martha Helen Harris; and her brother, James Wilkes Wall. Jean attended school in Crawford, Georgia and Arnoldsville, Georgia. After high school, she worked for the N. D. Arnold Phone Company,...
Brenda Joyce Rusgrove
Apr 7, 2026
Brenda Joyce (Gordon) Rusgrove of Eastville, GA passed away on April 7, 2026 at the age of 75. She was the daughter of the late Guy Carlton and Edna Gordon. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers Jimmy, Doug, and Wayne Gordon; her miscarried granddaughter Rebecca Lynn; and her dear lifelong friend and cousin...
Johnny Lay
Apr 7, 2026
In Loving Memory of John Preston Lay (Johnny)
Johnny Preston (Johnny) Lay passed away at his home on April 7, 2026, in Watkinsville, Georgia. Born on May 2, 1939, to Mattie and John Preston Lay of Farmington, Johnny's life was a testament to the values of family and the quiet strength of a life well-lived.
Johnny was raised in Farmington, and for the...
Sally Elizabeth Beales Neasbitt
Apr 6, 2026
Sally Elizabeth (Beales) Neasbitt passed away on April 6, 2026, in Athens, Georgia. She was 75 years old.
Sally was born July 26, 1950, in Savannah, Georgia, to Jane E. (Corvette) Beales and James F. Beales. She graduated from Waycross High School in Waycross, Georgia, and went on to attend Nyack Missionary College before graduating from Texas Wesleyan College. In 1979,...
Deborah Ann Dove
Apr 6, 2026
Debbie Dove was welcomed to heaven on April 6, 2026, after a more than five-year battle with brain cancer. Debbie was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, affectionately known as “Birdie,” whose legacy of selfless sacrifice and love will long shine in her family’s memories.Born to Charlie and Vernice Isbell, Debbie was the second of two children and grew up...
Andrew Michael Parker
Apr 5, 2026
Andrew Michael Parker, 33, husband of Isabella Corbin Parker, died on Sunday, April 5, 2026. Born in Athens, GA, he was the son of Michael Ray Parker and Gloria Hicks Parker. Andrew worked for Keith Porter installing custom shower glass and attended First Apostolic Church of Whitehall. In addition to his wife and parents, survivors include his sons, Kaden Andrew...
Patrick Michael Halloran
Apr 5, 2026
Patrick Michael Halloran, 72, of Arnoldsville, Georgia, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2026, surrounded by the love that defined his life.
Born on May 2, 1953, in Chicago, Illinois, Pat was the beloved son of William and Nancy Halloran. From an early age, he carried within him a quiet strength, a deep faith, and a heart devoted to those he...
Stevie Pruitt
Apr 4, 2026
Stevie Pruitt, a devoted servant of the Lord and a pillar of kindness to all who knew him, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2026. A man whose life was a testament to his faith, Stevie lived by the principle of putting others before himself, truly embodying the spirit of a "good and faithful servant."
Stevie was perhaps best known for...
Brenda June Cunningham
Apr 4, 2026
Brenda June Cunningham, a lifelong resident and cherished native of Oconee County, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2026, at her residence in Bishop, Georgia, surrounded by her loving family. Born on January 19, 1954, in Athens, GA, Brenda was a dedicated and compassionate individual whose commitment to her community and family leaves a lasting legacy.
Brenda was a proud graduate...
Doyle Lee Wages
Apr 4, 2026
Doyle Lee Wages, 91, died on Saturday, April 4, 2026.
He was born on May 28, 1934 to the late Robert H. Wages, Sr. and Mary O'Kelley Wages in Clarke County, Georgia. Doyle was a 1953 graduate of University High School and he was a Veteran of the United States Army Reserves. He retired in 1996 from Christian Roofing and Remodeling....
Marvin L. White
Apr 3, 2026
Marvin White, age 85, of Colbert, Georgia, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2026. Born on September 14, 1940, Marvin lived a life defined by service, dedication, and a deep love for his family and community.
He spent over thirty years in the electrical utility field; employed by Georgia Power, Jackson EMC, Rayle EMC and retired from Mitchell EMC. A longtime...
Dorothy Nell Hancock
Apr 3, 2026
Dorothy “Dot” Hardeman Hancock, 96, died on Friday, April 3, 2026 at her residence in Colbert, GA.
Born in Winterville, GA, Dot was the daughter of the late Currell and Ethel Hardeman. She was also preceded in death by her sons in law: Rickey Smith and Joe Koravos, two brothers and three sisters. She worked for Westinghouse as an administrative assistant...
Robert "Bob" Gerald Gomillion
Apr 1, 2026
Robert “Bob” Gerald Gomillion, 96, of Watkinsville, GA, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. Born on February 19, 1930 in Detroit, Michigan, he was the son of the late Clydie Mae Cross Gomillion and Bascal Bleet Gomillion. As a young child, the family moved to Cleveland, Ohio, where Bob met the love of his life, Janis Scherer, at West...
Samuel Joseph Scarborough Jr.
Apr 1, 2026
Samuel Joseph Scarborough Jr., 75, of Statham, passed away on April 1, 2026.
Born on March 5, 1951, in Clarke County, Georgia, he was the son of the late Samuel Joseph Scarborough Sr. and Betty Epps Weise. Sam was dedicated to his career, and even after retirement, he continued working by delivering parts for AutoZone. In his free time, he found...
Savitaben Patel
Apr 1, 2026
The service will be livestreamed and can be viewed on the Lord & Stephens Facebook Page. The livestream will begin 15 minutes prior to the service.
Wade Thurmond
Apr 1, 2026
Wade Thurmond, born in Sasser, Georgia in 1949, passed away surrounded by the love of a family he cherished deeply. A proud son of Terrell County, he carried a special affection for that corner of Georgia throughout his entire life.
In 1981, Wade made his home in Athens, Georgia, where he would spend the better part of his life in service...
Lt. Col. Charles Robert Carter
Mar 31, 2026
Charles Robert (Bob) Carter passed away at age 85 on March 31, 2026 after a long battle with IPF. He was born in Birmingham, AL to Charles Woodrow Carter and Jewel Wheeler Carter. He is survived by his wife, Linda Dyer Carter, of 58 years. Also by two sons, Rob (Marisa) and Jeff (Amy) and four grandchildren - Mason, Hudson,...
Patti Paradise Escoe
Mar 30, 2026
Patti Paradise Escoe, 69, passed away unexpectedly on March 30, 2026 surrounded by her loving family.
The family will greet friends at Lord & Stephens Funeral Home EAST on Friday, April 3, 2026 from 1:00 P.M. until 2:00 P.M. with a memorial service to follow at 2:00 P.M. in the chapel of Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, EAST.
Patti Paradise, daughter of...
Frances Helen McElroy
Mar 29, 2026
Frances Helen McElroy, 90, passed away on March 29, 2026. Born on November 22, 1935, she was the daughter of the late John McElroy and Ellie Collins McElroy of Madison County, Georgia. Frances was the youngest of 12 children.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by all of her siblings, James, Thomas, Corrie, Rosalee, Catherine, Cornelia, Sam,...
James Michael McKinney, Sr.
Mar 27, 2026
James Michael McKinney, Sr., born on March 16, 1953, in Athens, Georgia, passed away on March 27, 2026, in Charleston, South Carolina. He was a dedicated and hardworking man who spent much of his life working as a heavy equipment mechanic for The Loaf Company and Louisiana Pacific. After retirement, Mike embraced poultry farming, operating a broiler farm in Oglethorpe...
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