Eldridge "Gene" Eugene Rice
Oct 14, 2020
Eldridge E. “Gene” Rice, 92, died Wednesday, October 14, 2020. Born in Ila, GA he was the son of the late William Harvey Rice and Essie Bone Rice. In addition to his parents, Gene was preceded in death by his first and second wife, Wilma Jean Rice and Peggy Elder Rice; daughter: Deborah Shannon; brother: Donald Rice; sister: Peggy...
Bonnie Louise Hansford
Oct 13, 2020
Bonnie L. Hansford of Crawford passed away on October 13, 2020 at the age of 84. She was the daughter of the late J.C. and Grace Ginn. She was also preceded in death by daughter, Holly Hansford; sisters, Barbara Wilson and Eloise McCurley; and brother, Donald Ginn.
Bonnie was always loving and a cheerful mother, grandmother, great...
George William Dougherty, Sr.
Oct 12, 2020
Dr. George William Dougherty, Sr., 76, of Athens, died on Monday, October 12, 2020.
George W. Dougherty, Sr. was a dedicated husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his beloved wife of 52 years, Mary Susan Sigur Dougherty and his three children: Bridget Dougherty Ratajczak (Robert Ratajczak, Jr.), George W. Dougherty, Jr. (Alicia Bradley Dougherty), and...
Melvin "Gib" Headley
Oct 11, 2020
Melvin “Gib” Headley, 85, of Carlton passed away at home, after a short illness, surrounded by his loving family and friends. Gib was born on March 26, 1935 in Londonderry, Ohio to the late Charles Newton Headley and Margaret Florence Russell Headley.
After high school he enlisted in the US Navy where he retired as a Master...
Rev. Lee Hunter, Jr.
Oct 11, 2020
Rev. Lee Hunter, 71, died October 11, 2020.
Born in Wilkes County and raised in Crawfordville until age 12 when he moved to Hard Labor Creek State Park in Rutledge, Lee was a son of the late Harold Lee Hunter, Sr. and Elizabeth Anne Dickinson Hunter.
“Mr. Lee” as he was called by so many,...
William "Bill" Carlton Thornton, III
Oct 11, 2020
William Carlton "Bill" Thornton, III, 73, of Athens, died on Sunday, October 11, 2020. Born in Athens, Georgia on March 27, 1947 to the late William C Thornton Jr and Philomene McMahon Thornton, Bill graduated from Athens High School, Class of ’65, and the University of Georgia with his BBA degree in 1969. He worked for 47 years as...
Bobby L. Doster
Oct 9, 2020
Bobby Leon Doster, 85 of Colbert, passed away on October 9, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. He is preceded in death by his parents, James Walter and Hester Welch Doster; 7 brothers, Robert “Pete”, Charlie, James “Jim”, Donald, Horace, Harvey, infant Doster; and a son-in-law, Darrell Epps.
Mr. Doster is survived by his wife...
Mary Neal Thomas
Oct 8, 2020
Mary Neal Thomas, 84, died October 8, 2020.
Mrs. Thomas was born on October 19, 1935 in Atlanta, GA to Mary Frances Lord Ginn and Cornelius Barrett Ginn. She was a devoted wife, mother and homemaker and a lifelong participating member of High Shoals Christian Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...
John C. Upchurch
Oct 8, 2020
John C. Upchurch, 87 years of age, passed away on October 8, 2020. He was preceded in death by his son, Johnny Upchurch. Survived by his wife, Shirley Loyd Upchurch; daughter, Stacey Russell; granddaughters, Jessica Loyd Pope (Alan), Ansley Russell Sanderson (Cory); great-granddaughters, Lily Greer Sanderson, Nora Linn Sanderson, Miller James Pope and great-grandson, Rhys Russell Sanderson; sister-in-law, Rita...
Lee R. Burrell
Oct 8, 2020
Lee R. Burrell, 83, of Hull was called home into Heavenly rest on October 8, 2020. He was the son of the late Ray Burrell and Gladys Meeler Head. Lee was born in Franklin, North Carolina and later moved to Oconee County, GA.
He was preceded in death by parents, Ray and Gladys and sisters, Betty Williams...
Veronica Jane Duncan
Oct 5, 2020
Veronica Jane Duncan, 73, of Hull, GA. Was called home October 5, 2020. She was the daughter of the late James and Mary Witcher of Loganville, Ga. Veronica was preceded in death by her three sons, John Gregory, James Van, and Michael Shane Jordan; one grandson, Jonathan Childress; two sisters, Pat Autry and Beth Robison.
Veronica is...
Margie Ree Sosby
Oct 4, 2020
Margie Ree Sosby, 69, of Hull, died on Sunday, October 4, 2020.
A graveside service will be held on Monday, October 12 at Poplar Springs Baptist Church Cemetery at 1:00 p.m.
Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, WEST, Watkinsville, GA, is in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com
Mary Jean Booth
Oct 4, 2020
Mary Jean Booth, 79, wife of 61 years to George R. Booth, died Sunday, October 4, 2020. Born in Athens, GA, she was the daughter of the late Robert H. Yarbrough and Hazel Richards Yarbrough and mother to the late Brenda Annett Booth. She was a member of Vineyards Creek Baptist Church. Mrs. Booth retired from the State of...
Jean Hutchins Wilson
Oct 3, 2020
Jean Hutchins Wilson, 72, of Athens passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2020. Born on June 7, 1948 in Athens, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Dan and Maggie Hutchins. Jean was a long-time member of Prospect United Methodist Church. She never met a stranger, would help anyone out as much as she could and always had...
Willie Hazel Crabtree
Oct 2, 2020
Willie Hazel Crabtree, 80, of Comer, passed away on Friday, October 2, 2020.
Born in Oconee County, she was a daughter of the late JB Self and Willie Head Self. Mrs. Crabtree loved flowers, animals and was an avid University of Georgia football fan.
Survivors include two children, Brenda (William) Finley and Donald (Mary Anne)...
Gerald Lee Kelley
Oct 2, 2020
Gerald Lee Kelley 90 of Comer, passed away October 2, 2020. He was the son of the late, Sanford Lee and Lou Retha Kelley. Mr. Kelley was preceded in death by first wife, Faye D. Kelley, second wife, Sheila W. Kelley; brother, Guy M. Kelley; sister, Lucia K. David.
Due to covid, a memorial service will be...
Terry Alfred Seymour
Sep 30, 2020
Terry Alfred Seymour 52 of Carlton, passed away September 30, 2020. He was the son of the late, Charlie & Nancy Seymour and also preceded by his grandparents.
Graveside services are October 10, 2020, at 2:00 pm at Newtown Baptist Church cemetery.
Survivors include children, Cody Lee Seymour, and Brooklynn Conley Seymour; sister and brother,...
Betty Caroleen McCants
Sep 30, 2020
Betty Caroleen Hardin Wheeler McCants was born on June 30, 1941 in Andrews,NC. She passed away on September 30, 2020.
Mary "Cindy" Aline (Childers) Whitaker
Sep 29, 2020
Mary “Cindy” Whitaker, 82, of Arnoldsville, died on Tuesday, September 29, 2020.
Born in Avon Park, Florida, Cindy was the daughter of the late Thomas A. Childers and Ruth Padgett Childers. She was a humble woman with a keen sense of humor and was a solid Christian. She attended Athens Church. She was also an avid bridge...
Lambert Gene Thornton
Sep 28, 2020
Lambert (L.G.) “Gene” Thornton, 94, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather passed away on September 28, 2020.
A native of Greene County, he was born to William Mark and Nannie Mae Stone Thornton, on August 28, 1926 in Greensboro, GA. He was the youngest of nine brothers and sisters.
In 1943, he enlisted the United...