OBITUARIES

Apr 12, 2021

David “Emo” Emswiler, 62, of Statham passed away on April 12, 2021. Born on August 2, 1958, he was the son of the late Wilmer “Chunk” Emswiler and Helen Emswiler.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Alva Nell Smith. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Emswiler; daughters, Jennifer Emswiler, Melissa (James)...

Apr 12, 2021

Arnett Clay Mace Jr., beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away in Athens on Monday, April 12, due to complications from an extended illness. He was 83.

The son of Arnett Mace Sr. and Ruth Duke Mace, he was born in Hackers Valley, West Virginia. He earned a BS degree in Forestry from West Virginia University and...

Apr 11, 2021

Swayne Harrison Grissom passed away peacefully at his home in Colbert, Georgia on Sunday, April 11, 2021.

Swayne was born in Jackson, Tennessee on April 12, 1939.  He and his family relocated to St. Augustine, Florida, the place that his family would call home, and he held dear to his heart.  His second home was on the...

Apr 11, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Daisy Florence Garland. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Apr 11, 2021

On Sunday, April 11, 2021, Eva Ruth Justice Ellis, 79, went home to be with her Lord and Savior.

Born in Tifton, GA, she was the daughter of the late Monroe Justice and Lucy Butler Justice. In addition to parents Eva was preceded in death by her husband Jimmie William Ellis.  They were married on April 24,...

Apr 10, 2021

Gail Wilder went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, April 10, 2021. Gail was born on July 16, 1944 in Elberton, Georgia to the late R.T. and Alice Cummings. Gail was preceded in death by her devoted husbands Larry H. Redmon of Panama City, Florida and Wilson H. Wilder of Sylvester, Georgia; her beloved son,...

Apr 8, 2021

Ross Kaleb Faulkner, 35, of Comer, died on Thursday, April 8, 2021. He was preceded in death by his father, Randall Kerry Faulkner. Ross is survived by his wife, Kim, and their children; his parents Joe and Sherry Latimore and step-mother Carol McHugh Faulkner; five brothers, Shannon Faulkner, Ashley Faulkner, Cullen Faulkner, Carter Faulkner and Clint Cooper; sister Lily...

Apr 6, 2021

Mrs. Dorothy Jean Wray, 83, of Athens, died on Tuesday, April 6, 2021.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, April 9, at Evergreen Memorial Park at 2:00 p.m. The family will receive friends on Thursday evening at Lord and Stephens, West Chapel, from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m.

Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, WEST,...

Apr 5, 2021

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

Apr 5, 2021

Dorianne Puskarich Porcelli, 63, of Nicholson, died on Monday, April 5, 2021.

Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to the late Charles and Ann Puskarich, Dorianne was a loving wife and mother. She served her country in the United States Army playing clarinet and saxophone in the US Army marching band.

Dorianne is survived by her husband,...

Apr 4, 2021

Thomas “Tommy” Edward Gunnells, 69, died on Sunday, April 4, 2021.

Born to the late Cleveland Harold Gunnells and Sylvia Cochran Gunnells, Thomas grew up most of his life in Athens on Northcrest Ave.

Along with his parents, Thomas was preceded in death by his sister, Barbara Tiller, and his brother, Carl Gunnells.

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Apr 2, 2021

Colton Blake Phillips, 28, of Colbert passed away Friday, April 2, 2021. He was a graduate of Madison County High School, where he was a part of various clubs and sports teams. Colton was smart, compassionate, and selfless. He loved to read, write, play golf, and spend time with his friends and family. Colton’s favorite place was on the...

Apr 2, 2021

James Griffith "JG" Rush, 60, of Colbert passed away April 2, 2021. He was the son of the late William Howard and Betty Jewell Rush and was also preceded in death by brothers, Charlie Thomas Rush and William Carlton Rush. JG worked as a manager of LKQ Heavy Truck.

The family will receive friends at Lord and...

Apr 2, 2021

Charles Edward Sherrer, 86 of Loganville, Georgia passed away on Good Friday, April 2, 2021 at his home with his faithful wife at his side.

Charles was born in Asheville, North Carolina, the son of the late Reuben Hall Sherrer originally from Taliaferro County, Georgia and Georgie Womack Sherrer from Danville, Virginia.  He was preceded in death...

Apr 1, 2021

Larry Whitfield, a beloved father, co-worker and friend, passed away April 1, 2021.  A resident of Athens, Ga., he was 83 years old.

Visitation will be held April 7 at 10 a.m. with funeral services starting at 11 a.m. at Lord and Stephens West, located at 1211 Jimmy Daniel Road, located in Watkinsville, Georgia 30677.

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Mar 31, 2021

David Maurice Royster, 46, beloved son, father, and grandfather passed away unexpectedly on March 31, 2021 in Athens, GA.

David  was born in Ogden, Utah on August 16, 1974.  David grew up in Niceville and participated in NVLL baseball and PAL soccer, as a player and referee.  He graduated from Niceville High School in 1992 where he...

Mar 31, 2021

Reinhard (Reiny) Hiss passed away on March 31, 2021 at 90 years of age. Reiny was born in Chicago, Illinois to Reinhard A. Hiss and Amina Evelyn Calhoun. After the premature death of his father, Reiny and his sister Suzanne were raised by their grandparents, the Reverend Granville and Mrs. Jessie Calhoun, in Racine, Wisconsin. As a child, he...

Mar 30, 2021

Robert “Bobby” Franklin Goldman of Colbert, GA, one of the truest heroes of the faith and a beloved husband, father, and friend to many, was born on February 2, 1939 in Augusta, GA and passed away on March 30, 2021. Married for 58 years to his sweetheart Becky, Bobby had a deep and abiding love for his family, his...

Mar 30, 2021

Anthony Waymon Dove 80 of Colbert, passed away March 30, 2021. He was the son of the late, Dewitt & Dell Dove. Mr. Dove was a veteran with the United States Army and a member of Moons Grove Baptist Church.

Funeral service Friday 2:00 pm April 2, 2021 at Moons Grove Baptist Church with Pastors Tom Dial...

Mar 29, 2021

Jennie Ruth Graham Echols, 89, passed away on March 29, 2021.

Born in Madison County, she was a daughter of the late Jacob Davis Graham and Roxie Gibson Graham. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Grady Echols, as well as her sister Dorothy Brewster, her brothers Joel Graham and J. D. Graham....