OBITUARIES

Apr 14, 2020

Frank Floyd Manley, a lifelong member of the Winterville community, died on April 14 at the age of 72.

Frank was born in Franklin County, Georgia on November 8, 1947, the fifth of five children of Harrison Newton Manley and Willie Mae Rich Manley Lowe.  Sisters are Lois Silvey (deceased) and Louise Ramsey of Hull.  Brothers are...

Apr 13, 2020

Daphne Swint of Bishop, Ga passed away in her sleep April 13, 2020.

She was born in Austell, Ga on August 22, 1973. She is preceded in death by her mother, Susan Swint and her grandparents. She is survived by her father, Bill Swint; stepmother, Juanita Swint, numerous cousins, step brothers and sisters, aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces...

Apr 13, 2020

Michael D. Schmidt, longtime resident of Athens, Georgia, passed peacefully on Easter Monday, April 13, 2020, to find rest with his Creator after a courageous battle against Parkinson’s and dementia.

Michael was born 84 years ago, July 2nd, 1935, to William S. Schmidt and Mabel A. Schmidt in St. Joseph County, Indiana. He was nurtured in Christian...

Apr 13, 2020

Marie Elizabeth Orr of Athens, GA died on April 13, 2020. The daughter of the late Newton and Ada Strayhorn was born in Flowery Branch, Georgia, but lived most of her life in Athens. Marie was also preceded in death by her late husband, Charles H. Orr to whom she was married for more than seventy-one years. Marie is...

Apr 13, 2020

Ashley Nicole Gunter, 34, of Bishop, passed on Monday, April 13, 2020.

Born in Ft. Myers, FL, she was a daughter of Lloyd and Nancy Snyder. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Caleigh Josephine Gunter (passed at birth); grandfather, Jerry Kehoe; and grandfather in-law Jack Gunter.

Ashley’s family relocated from Florida to Blairsville,...

Apr 12, 2020

Linda J. Burnette, 75, of Athens, entered into her heavenly kingdom on April 12, 2020.  A true Godly woman, Linda lived her life fully dedicated to the Lord.

Born in Clarke County and longtime resident of Oglethorpe County, she was a daughter of the late Ralph Franklin and Minnie Lou Callaway Ogle and was preceded in death...

Apr 9, 2020

Adriana Francina Strydom (nee Lombard) went home to be with the Lord and her husband, Ben on April 9th, 2020. Riana was born in Frankfort, South Africa on July 16th, 1934. Riana is survived by her children. Anette Mccaffrey, Erik Strydom, and Ansie Meintjes. She also had several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Jaco Steenkamp, Lourika Steenkamp, Christelle Strydom, Adelle...

Apr 8, 2020

Kenneth W.  Whitten, 88,  passed away suddenly on April 8, 2020.    He was born  February 4, 1932 in Collinsville, Alabama to the late George Andrew and Mary Magnolia (Hawkins) Whitten.   He was raised on a farm as the oldest of seven children in northeast Alabama.   Ken’s parents instilled in him a strong work ethic that served him well growing...

Apr 8, 2020

Lois G Epps,  94, wife of 74 years to the late William Raymond Epps, Sr., died April 8, 2020.

Born in Maysville, Ga, she was the daughter of the late Lam James Green and Bessie Smith Green. She was preceded in death by her husband Willie Raymond Epps, Sr. and siblings; George, Tom & Rufus Green, Mattie...

Apr 6, 2020

Menda Coxwell Hall, 97, of Jefferson, passed away on Monday, April 6, 2020.

Born in Warrenton, GA, she was a daughter of the late Jesse Willis Coxwell and Fannie Ruth Coxwell Hogan. Mrs. Hall was a member of Beech Haven Baptist Church for many years where she taught the Sunshine Sunday School Class. In addition to her...

Apr 5, 2020

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

Apr 5, 2020

Patsy A. Shipman, 72, wife of James L. Shipman, died April 5, 2020. Born in Athens, she was the daughter of the late David Allen Culver and Bonnie Mae Pursley Culver and was also preceded in death by three siblings.  Survivors in addition to her husband include her children: Teresa L. Roberts and Junior P. Poss; ten grandchildren; seventeen...

Apr 4, 2020

No services are scheduled at this time.

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

Apr 4, 2020

Martha Carol Fleeman Brown of Hull, Georgia, age 83 passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2020.

A native of Madison County, she was born November 7, 1936, the daughter of the late James Charles (J.C.) Fleeman and Claudine Elizabeth Shaw Fleeman.  She married her high school sweetheart, Eugene Carlton Brown, August 27, 1955.

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Apr 3, 2020

Bobby J. Farmer, 73, husband of Judy Farmer, died Friday, April 3, 2020.

A native of Oconee County, Bobby was the son of the late James E. Farmer and Frances Hardy Farmer.  He was the owner of Farmers Welding and Steel Erection and was a member of Friendship Pentecostal Holiness Church.

Survivors in addition to...

Apr 2, 2020

George Wesley Hendrix, age 97, of Atlanta, passed away on April 2, 2020 in Athens, Georgia after an extended illness. In 1922, George was born in Hapeville to George Washington Hendrix and Ethel Heery Hendrix. He graduated from Russell High School in 1939, and then attended Wheeler Business School in Birmingham, Alabama. After graduating, he worked for Southern Dairies...

Apr 1, 2020

James T. “JT” Appling passed away peacefully in his home on April 1, 2020. He was born in the Simston District of Oglethorpe County on Nov. 6, 1928. He graduated from Meson Academy in Lexington, Ga and was a lifelong resident of Oglethorpe County. He was a member of the Masons and a lifelong member of  Glade United Methodist...

Mar 31, 2020

Wilma Louise Hatfield Bellew, age 95, passed away March 31, 2020, at her home surrounded by family.

Born July 12, 1924 in Clay County Arkansas she was the daughter of the late John and Agnes Hatfield.

Known as Perk when she was a child, she traveled to St. Louis at the age of 21 to...

Mar 31, 2020

Enid Mary (Pohland) Hurley, 65, of Athens, GA died on March 31, 2020 after a battle with pancreatic cancer.

Enid was the daughter of the late Edgar and Dolores Pohland of Sheboygan, WI. Enid was born in Sheboygan, WI, received a BS, RN from South Dakota State University (Brookings, SD) and worked in Athens, GA as an...

Mar 30, 2020

Gordon Wayne Smith died on March 30, 2020 at 3:29 pm, at the age of 85 in his home in Winterville, after a long battle with Parkinson’s, surrounded by his family, including his wife of 64 years and his girlfriend of 71 (they are the same person.)

At 13 Gordon told Margreate, “I like you”...