OBITUARIES

Nov 10, 2021

Laura Jack, 73, of Athens, passed away on November 10, 2021.

No services are scheduled at this time.

Lord and Stephens, West is in charge of arrangements.

Nov 10, 2021

Richard Kirk Holloway, 77, of Hull, passed away on Wednesday, November 10, 2021.

Born in North Carolina, he was a son of the late James Lee Holloway and Dorothy Elaine Lewter. Mr. Holloway was a Veteran of the United States Army where he served as an MP. He had a lifetime career in sales from Abbott Labs,...

Nov 9, 2021

John Michael Dispoto, 61, of Bishop, GA died on November 9,2021 in Emory Hospital Hospice after a long battle with cancer. He was the son of Connie Dispoto and (the late) John A. Dispoto.

John grew up in New Jersey and worked for Toyota of New Jersey for 20 years before he moved to Georgia and then...

Nov 9, 2021

John Steven Conwell passed away November 9, 2021.

John was born in Charleston, SC in August of 1944. He was a veteran of the United States Army serving under President Kennedy in the ARADCOM as a Nike Hercules missile battery crewman.

He began his career in law enforcement in 1969 with the Bogart Police Department...

Nov 9, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Lillie Toole Sorrow. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Nov 9, 2021

Etta Jewel Sosbee

February 26, 1941 to November 9, 2021

Prominent Athens restauranteur Etta Sosbee passes away peacefully after suffering from complications of dementia and pneumonia. Most Athens restaurant-goers will remember Etta’s years as she managed the Davis Brothers Cafeteria on Milledge Ave from the day it opened until it closed so many years later....

Nov 9, 2021

Andy Weaver of Hull, passed away November 9, 2021. He was the son of the late Lloyd & Jo Ann Weaver and was also preceded in death by his son, Drew Weaver. Mr. Weaver was a United State Army veteran who served as a Sergeant with the 8 th Armory Division in Korea. He was a member of the...

Nov 8, 2021

Jim Walter (Brown) Hendrix, 71, of Danielsville, passed away on Monday, November 8, 2021.

Born in Elberton, he was a son of the late Jack Hendrix and Sara Shaw Brown and was raised by the late R.L. Brown. Jim was a Veteran of the United States Army where he served in the Vietnam War and he retired...

Nov 7, 2021

Taylor Marie Powell, 26, of Statham, passed away on November 7, 2021. Taylor worked for Prestige Academy Preschool and Daycare as an assistant teacher. She is survived by her mother Sandra Dellen, stepfather Joshua Dellen, stepmother Shanda Pressley, father Jeffrey "Bo" Anderson; brothers Steven Samples, Saige Dellen, Andrew Dellen, Joseph Dellen, Zeke Dellen and Grayson Anderson; sisters AnnaRylee Anderson...

Nov 7, 2021

Kelli Alison McConnell, a magnificent, multi-faceted woman, full of boundless love, endless laughs, and spiritual wisdom transitioned from this world on Sunday, November 7th. For the last 22 months, she battled fiercely against an aggressive cancer with remarkable hope, determination, and grace. Although the ultimate loss has been heartbreaking, the path she walked continues to be an inspiration to...

Nov 6, 2021

Estelle Free Lloyd, 102, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2021.

Born in Madison County, Georgia on September 11, 1919, Estelle was the daughter of the late Charley Eldridge Free and Minnie Lawson Free. She was a current resident of Traces of Tiger assisted living in Tiger, GA and a member of Arnoldsville Baptist Church.

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Nov 5, 2021

John Bradley Williams II, devoted husband, father, son, brother and uncle, passed away on Friday, November 5, 2021 at the age of 41.

Born in Louisiana, he was the son of John Bradley Williams and the late Terry Lynn Barnhart Williams. Brad was a Veteran of the United States Marine Corps and was the owner of J.B....

Nov 2, 2021

Jimmy Glenn Godwin, Sr., affectionately known as “Bubba” to his family, passed on Tuesday, November 2nd, 2021, after a lengthy battle with cancer.  Jimmy was 81 years old.

Jimmy was born in Bainbridge in 1940 and graduated from Bainbridge High school in 1958.  By 1961, he had earned a degree in electrical engineering from Southern Polytechnic Institute...

Nov 1, 2021

Connell “Connie” Gene Frazer, 69, died October 22, 2021 in Athens, GA.

A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, December 4, 2021 at the First Unitarian Universalist Society of Albany, 405 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12206.

Born January 23, 1952 in Gainesville, FL, she was the daughter of the late Betty Gene Scott Frazer and...

Oct 31, 2021

Natalie Ruth Chaffin Dowless, 43, of Athens, Georgia, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2021, after a battle with COVID-19, with her mother and father by her side.  Born on September 7, 1978, to Amy and Randy Chaffin, Lake Charles, Louisiana, became her first home, and at the age of three, her family moved to Henry County, Georgia.

Oct 30, 2021

Cynthia Escoe Toney, 51, died October 30, 2021.

A native of Athens, GA, she was a daughter of the late Sandra Harrison Escoe and Robert Escoe, Sr.

A memorial service will be Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at 4:00 PM at the chapel of Lord and Stephens, EAST. Interment will follow at Mt. Pleasant Community Church...

Oct 30, 2021

Kenneth Lee Wagler, a resident of Bethlehem, Ga, went home to meet the Lord on October 30th, 2021 at the age of 56. He passed away in his home of 23 years, surrounded by his family.

Kenny is survived by his wife, Kathy Wagler; his children, Kaela (fiancé, Chase Hartman), Hunter (wife, Abigail Wagler), and...

Oct 29, 2021

Cody Andrew Burbage, 21, died October 29, 2021. Born in Athens on April 10, 2000, he was the son of Barbara Kate Rom and Anthony Leeman Burbage.

He is preceded in death by grandparents, Janice McDaniel, Thomas McDaniel Sr., Gilbert Burbage, Carolette Burbage.

He is survived by his parents; siblings: Josh Horn, Destiny Flores, Austin...

Oct 29, 2021

Robin Jones Scott, 56 passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 29, 2021.  Born December 12, 1964 in Athens, Georgia to James Paul Jones and the late Patsy Ann (Almand) Jones of Watkinsville.

Robin graduated from Oconee County High School, Class of 1982.  She worked briefly at General Times in Athens before marrying the love of her life,...

Oct 29, 2021

Dennis Edward Stringer of Watkinsville, GA, passed into Glory on October 29,2021 at the age of 94.    He was born at home on May 3, 1927 in Stringer, MS, near Laurel, MS, the 6th of 9 children.  He attended Jones Junior College then enlisted in the US Navy and served in San Diego, CA.  After WW II ended, he...