OBITUARIES

Nov 17, 2021

Rose-Marie Vaughan,78, of Colbert, passed away on Wednesday, November 17, 2021. Born on August 28, 1943, she was the son of the late Joseph Jacob Howell and Marie Louise Poore Howell.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Edwin Ward Vaughan, Jr.

Rose is survived by a son, Edwin...

Nov 17, 2021

Lynora Tate Sapp of Watkinsville, died November 17, 2021.  Private services were held.

All are invited to share your remembrances and condolences on the Tribute Wall.

Arrangements by Lord and Stephens, WEST.

Nov 17, 2021

Larry Petroff, 76, of Watkinsville, Georgia, passed away on November 17, 2021 after a long, courageous battle with cancer.  Larry was born on May 25, 1945, to Helen and Frank Petroff in Little Rock, Arkansas.  He was the oldest child in a family of five brothers.  Larry’s family lived in Erie, Pennsylvania, and several cities in the Midwest before...

Nov 16, 2021

Lois Makinson McGinnis, 62, of Danielsville, passed away on Tuesday, November 16, 2021. Born in Richmond, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Daniel Makinson and Mary Allen Makinson. Lois enjoyed gardening, flowers and she had a passion for swimming. Survivors include three children, Alechia Jadwin, Daniel McGinnis and Wesley Bishop; four siblings, Kathryn Ambrose, Ellen Underwood, Bruce...

Nov 16, 2021

William “Billy” Thomas Lunceford, Jr., 54, died November 16, 2021.

Billy was a son of the late William Thomas Lunceford, Sr. and Curtis Ann Patrick Lunceford. Billy was born and grew up in Madison, GA and currently lived in Sugar Hill.

Memorial services will be Sunday, November 21, 2021 at 2:00 PM at the chapel...

Nov 15, 2021

Jean Ann Wise, 76, died Monday, November 15, 2021. Born in Margaret Kent, England, she was the daughter of the late Les Stafford and Jane Ann Makin Hillard. Mrs. Wise worked as a bartender at Lenny’s in Omaha, NE.  She is survived by her daughter and son in law: Sheryl (Mark) Bell of Watkinsville; sisters: Carol Mullinex of Oklahoma,...

Nov 15, 2021

Thomas Gerald Willis, Sr., 81, of Danielsville, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 15, 2021 surrounded by his family.

Born in Athens, he was a son of the late Thomas Carlton Willis and Julia Faye Willis. Mr. Willis was a Veteran of the United States Air Force and worked as an Ironworker with Union #387 for more...

Nov 15, 2021

Alexander T. Dillard, 65, drew his last breath on November 15, 2021. A life-long resident of Arnoldsville, GA, Alex was preceded in death by his parents James Osborne Dillard and Ethel Bell Dillard. He was a cattleman and the fifth generation to work the family farm in the Wolfskin Community.

Alex was a graduate of Oglethorpe County...

Nov 14, 2021

Dr. Hubert Bruce Clapp, 78, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 14, 2021 in Athens, Georgia. Prior to moving to Athens, he lived in Winston-Salem, North Carolina for over fifty years. Bruce was born November 15,1942 in Asheville, NC. He is the son of the late Dr. Hubert Lee and Celeste Knoefel Clapp of Swannanoa,  NC.

Bruce...

Nov 14, 2021

Arthur Wayne Roberts, age 78, died in his home after a short illness on Sunday, November 14, 2021, in Athens, Georgia.

Wayne is survived by his wife, Nancy; son Curt Roberts and wife Lisa of Fishers, Indiana; daughter, Louri Caldwell of Athens, GA; grandchildren, Ayslinn Roberts, Mason Caldwell, Bryneth Roberts, Colin Caldwell and Ellen Roberts; brother, Vaughn...

Nov 13, 2021

Florence Naomi “Flo” Conway, 78, died Saturday, November 13, 2021. Born in Hugo, OK, on October 8, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Paul Ondo and Alma Naomi Winsor Ondo. She as preceded in death by her husband Pete Conway and sister to the late Paula Elma Ondo, Paul V. Ondo and Greg V. Ondo.  Flo lived...

Nov 12, 2021

Nicholas Watsik, 99, of Watkinsville, GA, passed away on Friday, November 12, 2021. Born on December 9, 1921, he was the son of the late Alex Watsik and Eva Nazaryk Watsik.

Nicholas was a WWII Veteran serving as a Private First Class in the United States Army. He fought in the Battle of the Bulge and Landed...

Nov 12, 2021

Visitation for Mr. Umana Ramirez will be Sunday, November 14, 2021 from 6:00 until 9:00 pm at Lord and Stephens, East.

Nov 11, 2021

Sandra Karen Sharp, 61 of Carlton Georgia died Thursday, November 11, 2021. Born in Jacksonville, Florida, she was the daughter of Emory Drake and the late Nettie Sue Parks and the sister of Kim Drake and the late Keith Parks. She was a member of Vinyards Creek Church. Survivors include her children: Stormy (Jerome) Howard, Cody (Amanda) Sharp, Cheyenne...

Nov 11, 2021

Joshua James Smith, 48, died Thursday, November 11, 2021.  He was born in Athens, Georgia on May 8, 1973.  He spent his elementary and middle school years in Athens, then moved to Houston, Texas where he graduated from Klien Forest High School.  After graduation he moved back to Athens, Georgia where he worked until his car accident on March...

Nov 11, 2021

Brenda Colley “MawMaw”, 70, of Bishop, passed away on Thursday, November 11, 2021. Born on April 25, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Early Arthur Clay and Luna Mae Carter Clay.

She loved front porch sitting, the GA Bulldogs, working in her garden, playing games, talking on the phone with friends and was a MawMaw...

Nov 11, 2021

Gregorie Allen Cowart, 64, of Hull, passed away on Thursday, November 11, 2021.

Born in Athens, he was the son of Myrtie Powell Cowart and the late Luther “Billy” Cowart. Mr. Cowart was an avid outdoorsman with a passion for fishing, camping and horseback riding. He also loved NASCAR and the University of Georgia Bulldogs.

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Nov 11, 2021

Ellouise Spivey, 90, passed away on Thursday, November 11, 2021.

A resident of Crawford, she was a daughter of the late William Henry Gray and Effie Woodard Gray. Mrs. Spivey attended Winterville United Methodist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Mary A. MacPherson, James Gray and Joseph Gray.

Nov 10, 2021

Rodolph Augustus Gilmore Jr., age 89, of Bishop, GA passed away peacefully on November 10th, 2021, after a battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.  Rod was born on April 3rd, 1932, along with his twin sister, Janet, to Rodolph and Marie Gilmore in Dumont, New Jersey. He graduated from Bogota High School in 1950 and enlisted in the United States Air...

Nov 10, 2021

Rebecca Ann McDaniel “Beckie” was born in Winder, Ga on June 18,1960 to Howell and Marthie Pressley of Jackson and Hall County Georgia. She passed away on November 10,2021.

She was a loving wife, mother and friend. She loved her family and would do anything to help another in need. Beckie would be described as a hard...