OBITUARIES

Jul 2, 2020

Wade Calvin Pritchett, 81, of Winterville, died on Thursday, July 2, 2020.

Born in Franklin County, Georgia, to the late Jimmy Thomas Pritchett and Eugenia Ruth Arthur Pritchett, Calvin lived in Oglethorpe County for 50 years. He worked as a farmer and was known for his witty sense of humor. He loved to tell tall tales and...

Jul 2, 2020

Sara Ellen Faucett, 93, died Thursday, July 2, 2020.

Sara lived in the Athens area for the past six years at Rainbow Retirement Home in Arnoldsville. She lived the previous 20 years in Doravilla where she was very active in Christ Fellowship Church, helping with the music ministry and holding small worship group meetings in her home....

Jul 1, 2020

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

Jul 1, 2020

Elizabeth Ann Day, 80, wife of the late Harry McKenny Day, died Wednesday, July 1, 2020. Born in Gainesville, GA, Mrs. Day  was the daughter of the late Robert Wiley Sellers and Lucy Whitehead Sellers.  She was a 1958 graduate of Athens High School, Athens Cosmetology and member of Winterville First Baptist Church.  Mrs. Day retired from Belk after...

Jul 1, 2020

Edwin “Ed” Ray Galloway, Sr., 83, of Sanford Community in Madison County, went home to be with his Lord on Wednesday, July 1, 2020.

Mr. Galloway was born on May 14, 1937 in Athens, Georgia. When he was 4 months old, his mother, Elsie Mae Galloway, passed away suddenly. He and his late brother, Milton Galloway, were...

Jun 30, 2020

Willie “Anne” Compton Smith passed away peacefully at Quiet Oaks Nursing Home in Crawford, Georgia on July 1, 2020.

She was born in Stephens, Georgia on September 10, 1942 to Willie Mae and Thomas Dorsey Compton. Most of her life was spent in Jackson, Georgia where she loved to fish and work on her farm...

Jun 30, 2020

Kenneth Wayne Washburn, 83, of Athens, died Tuesday, June 30, 2020.

Born to Albert and Claris Spencer Washburn, Ken grew up in the small town of Ridgeway, Virginia.  In 1959 he married Mona Morrell Washburn, with whom he enjoyed a lifetime of work, gardening, and travelling the world together, often visiting botanical gardens. He received bachelor’s and...

Jun 30, 2020

David Allen Williams, 57

Athens, Georgia

David Allen Williams, son of Joann S. Williams of Athens and the late Howard E. “Winkie” Williams, passed away on June 30, 2020.

Born on August 13, 1962, David was a graduate of Cedar Shoals High School and Athens Technical College. He was a stand-out player on...

Jun 28, 2020

Patsy Elizabeth VanderKooi born in Athens Georgia on March 28th, 1941 to the late John Thomas Morrow and Lizzie Mae Herring has made her way to heaven on Sunday June 28th, 2020 from her home. She is survived by her husband of 62 ½ years Duane L. VanderKooi Sr. and her children and grandchildren.

(1st Son)Duane L....

Jun 28, 2020

Walter Gene Morgan, 87, husband of the late RaMona Anne Bennett Morgan, died Sunday, June 28, 2020.

Born in Manchester, GA, he was the son of the late Willie Frank Morgan and Minnie Bell Thompson Morgan. Mr. Morgan was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.  He served his country faithfully in the United States Navy...

Jun 27, 2020

No services are planned at this time.

Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, EAST, Athens, GA, is in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com

Jun 27, 2020

Lawrence Homer Chasteen, Jr., cherished husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather passed away Saturday, June 27, 2020 at the age of 78.

Born in Oglethorpe County, he was a son of the late Lawrence Homer Chasteen, Sr. and Evelyn Wheless Chasteen. Mr. Chasteen was a talented musician and pianist and was inducted into the Country Music Hall of...

Jun 26, 2020

Peter Calabrese Jr. died at his home in Winder, GA, Friday, 06/26/2020, following a short illness. He had lived in the Athens, Georgia area for 32 years.

Born 04/24/1938 –Leetonia Ohio Son of the late, Peter and Catherine Guido Calabrese.

He was known by many as, Pete, but as Petey or Pop-Pop to his family...

Jun 26, 2020

Joann James Beusse, age 88, passed away Friday June 26th, 2020. A native and lifelong resident of Madison County she was the daughter of the late Earl Watson and Lettie Mae Hilley James and was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years Jesse Quinton Beusse.

She served for many years as a kindergarten teacher’s aide...

Jun 25, 2020

Paul Aaron Poss, Sr., 72, of Colbert, Georgia passed away on June 25, 2020. Born on August 12, 1949 in Georgia, he was the son of the late Ernest Poss and Pennie Craft Poss.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Junior Poss.

Survivors include four children, Pennie Poss,Jackson...

Jun 25, 2020

Johnnie W. Morgan, 64, of Hampton, Georgia passed away on June 25, 2020. Born in Blackshear, Georgia on February 6, 1956, he was the son of Gladys "Glady" Morgan and the late DJ Morgan.

Johnnie was a mechanic who loved rebuilding old cars and collecting antiques in his spare time.

Survivors include his mother, Gladys...

Jun 25, 2020

Edna Elaine Giles, 69, died Thursday, June 25, 2020. Born in Jacksonville, FL, she was the daughter of the late Albert Benton and Lila Mae Ricketts Benton.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her first husband, Marvin James “Butch” Giles, second husband, Gerald Walker and son: Marvin James Giles, Jr.

Survivors include...

Jun 24, 2020

Stephen Russell Ryan, 74, husband of the late Anna Sue Ryan, died June 24, 2020. Born in Oswego, Indiana, he was the son of the late Eugene Ryan and Janice Helvey Ryan. He was a graduate of Leesburg High School in Leesburg, IN.  Mr. Ryan was a machinist by trade and retired as a Quality Assurance Manager. He was...

Jun 23, 2020

Mr. Joe Damon Lasseter, age 75 of Watkinsville Georgia passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2020.

Joe was born in 1945 in Baxley, the son of Allene and Dan Lasseter.

Survivors include his wife, Marie Lasseter, daughters, Jodie Tucker (Alex), Megan Lasseter, his son, Jace Lasseter (Alice) and brother, Reggie Lasseter. He has nine grandchildren who...

Jun 22, 2020

Eileen W. Sapera of Athens passed away surrounded by her family on Monday, June 22, 2020.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Hylet H. and Florence Knoker Wattigny.

Born in New Orleans, LA, January 20, 1943, Eileen prided herself on being a Navy wife, mother, grandmother, and teacher.  She graduated from Fortier High...