OBITUARIES

Oct 28, 2020

Terry Carl Perry, 63, husband of 45 years to Marilyn Miller Perry, died Wednesday, October 28, 2020. Born in Athens, he was the son of Edna Ruth Compton Perry and the late Cecil Carl Perry.  In addition to his father he was preceded in death by a daughter: Patricia Ann Perry and sister Kay Waters.

Terry was...

Oct 27, 2020

David Arnold Francis III, 70, of Bishop, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, October 27, 2020. David, also lovingly called “Davey” by those who knew him in his childhood, was born April 26, 1950 in Dormont, PA, the eldest son of the late David A. Francis, Jr., and Jean Guthridge Francis.

Dave was an Eagle Boy Scout (Troop...

Oct 27, 2020

William Hoyt Harris, 82, of Winterville passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2020. He was the son of the late Lemuel Hoyt Harris and Emily Coile Harris.

He attended Young Harris College on a basketball scholarship. Upon completing his degree from Young Harris, he enlisted in the United States Air Force, where he served for 2 and a...

Oct 24, 2020

Nancy “Gail” Shedd Williams, beloved mother, sister and grandmother, passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2020 at the age of 71.

Born in Athens, she was a daughter of the late Dud and Blanche Shedd. Gail enjoyed cooking, trying new recipes, trips to the mountains and most importantly, spending time with her grandsons. In addition to her...

Oct 24, 2020

Mrs. Shirley Cromer Mistrot died October 24, 2020.

A private graveside service will be held on Monday, October 26, 2020.

Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, WEST, is in charge of arrangements.

Oct 23, 2020

Jeffrey Dean McNeill, 51, of Bishop, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, October 23, 2020.

A native of Troy, Illinois, he was a son of the late Raymond and Barbara Schuessler. Jeff was a loving husband, father and grandfather.

Survivors include his wife, Gloria McNeill; two sons, Tommy Horne and William Horne;...

Oct 22, 2020

Rev. Dayton N. Logan, 93, of Athens, passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2020.

Born in Jackson County on September 6, 1927, Rev. Logan was a son of the late Mahlon B. Logan and Alma Bryant Logan. He attended a tent meeting at age 11 on July 11, 1939 where he was converted. He was licensed to...

Oct 21, 2020

Herbert “Herb” Lincoln Bennett, 91, of Athens, GA passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of October 21, 2020.  Herb is survived by his devoted wife, Betty Mann Bennett, of Royston. They recently celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary.

In addition to his wife, surviving family includes: brothers Talmadge (Betty) Bennett, Jim (Angie) Bennett,  children Randy (Lynn)...

Oct 21, 2020

Edward Glenn Farmer, 51, husband 27 years to Lynn Meeler Farmer, died Wednesday, October 21, 2020. Born in Athens, GA he was the son of Dean Pannell Farmer and the late Ed Farmer.  Glenn worked for CBP Logistics, Bogart, GA. In addition to his wife and mother, survivors include three children: Victoria Farmer, Lindsey Farmer and Drew Farmer; sister:...

Oct 20, 2020

Christopher Lucas Beach, 42, of Watkinsville, passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at Saint Mary’s Hospital in Athens, GA.

Born January 24, 1978 in Watkinsville, GA to Raymond L. Beach Jr. and the late Gwen Beach, Lucas was a 1996 graduate of Oconee County High School. He attended the University of Georgia and was an avid...

Oct 19, 2020

Wallace Jan Hunnicutt, 73, of Athens Ga. passed away peacefully on Oct. 19th, 2020 at his Five Points home, on the Oconee River, surrounded by loving family.

A native of Waycross, Georgia, Mr. Hunnicutt was preceded in-death by parents Albert Gottrell and Eldren Renee Hunnicutt and a brother Donald Hunnicutt, Jacksonville, Fla.

Mr. Hunnicutt served...

Oct 19, 2020

Ann Norton Cook 82, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2020. She was formerly from Watkinsville and a graduate of Watkinsville High School class of 1956. Her parents were; father, Lemuel B. Norton; mother, Virginia Edwards Norton Allen and step father, Carlton Allen. She was also preceded in death by her infant son, Jonathan Craig Cook, a brother Bobby...

Oct 19, 2020

Pauline (Polly) Crowe Allgood, 99, after many years of longing to meet her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ,

did so on October 19, 2020. Her final journey freed her from the physical limitations just under 100

years of use placed on her body and her mind. She is now freed from the dementia and pain...

Oct 19, 2020

Philip Lamar Strickland, 74, of Watkinsville, died on Monday, October 19, 2020. A native of Franklin County, Georgia, Philip was born to the late Isaac Strickland and Gladys Ledbetter Strickland. He served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Conflict. He then worked for the United States Postal Service for 35 years. Along with his parents, Philip...

Oct 19, 2020

Paul Terry Finch, cherished father, grandfather and brother, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2020 at the age of 62.

Born in Murphy, North Carolina, Mr. Finch was a son of the late James Henry Finch, Sr. and Lois Laura Rogers Finch. He was a self-employed carpenter for over 40 years and was also a certified machinist....

Oct 19, 2020

Rhonda Stephens Davis, 69, of Lexington, died on Monday, October 19, 2020.

An Athens native, Rhonda was born July 10, 1951 to the late Henry Harlen Stephens and Eula Marie Hale Stephens. Rhonda was a creative and loving person who enjoyed crafting and working in sales. She could sell anything to anybody. Most of all, she loved...

Oct 19, 2020

Linda Louise Bishop Ivey, 72, longtime resident of Bogart, Georgia passed away on October 19, 2020. Born November 26, 1947 in Athens, Georgia to the late Julius Bishop and Dorothy Prickett Bishop, she was the third of four daughters.

After high school she spent a year at Sullins College in Bristol, VA before returning to Athens to...

Oct 18, 2020

Dr. Milton White Neathery, Sr., 92, of Athens, passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2020.

A resident of Athens since 1969, he was a son of the late Ernest Perkins Neathery and Fannie Logue Neathery. Dr. Neathery received his PhD from the University of Georgia in 1973, where he then taught Dairy Science until his retirement in...

Oct 17, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Arturo Ramirez-Villanueva. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Oct 17, 2020

Roswell Dewey Carey, better known as Ross, 73, passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2020.

Ross, a native of Elbert County, was the son of the late Dewey Little and Elene Martin Carey. He retired from the U.S. Post Office in 2001 after 30 years. He was a veteran of the United States Army and a member...