OBITUARIES

Mar 28, 2020

Frances Ethelyn Echols Bridges, 93, is rejoicing with Jesus and so many family members and friends! She was so faithful, true, strong, hard working, determined, and always a great listener and encourager. She was known for her custom, creative birthday and wedding cakes, cheese straws, homemade pickles and so much more. She showed her love through cooking for the...

Mar 28, 2020

Betsy Paradise Prince, 85, of Maxeys, entered into our Heavenly Father’s arms, Saturday, March 28, 2020, in the comfort of her home, after a lengthy illness.

She was born October 17, 1934, in Wilkes County, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late DeWitt T. and Bessie F. Paradise.

Betsy was very active in Antioch...

Mar 27, 2020

Lee Jenkins Lance, 95, of Bogart, Georgia and native of Mills River, North Carolina went home to be with The Lord March 27, 2020. Lee was born in Henderson County North Carolina August 18, 1924.

Lee was preceded in death by his parents, Edgar and Della Brittain Lance; brother, Donald Lance; sister, Catherine Lance Phillips and daughter,...

Mar 26, 2020

Sandra Helen Venable, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2020 at the age of 71.

Born in Jefferson, she was a daughter of the late Floyd Adkins Venable and Dorothy Helen Venable. Mrs. Venable thrived on time spent with her family and most importantly, her precious grandchildren. In addition to her parents,...

Mar 26, 2020

Faenida Rosaneil Spratlin, 89, died March 26, 2020.

A native and longtime resident of Madison County, Mrs. Spratlin was a homemaker for most of her life. She was a daughter of the late Calton Beleau and Teresa Crook and the widow of Theodore “Ted” Stevens Spratlin. She was also preceded in death by a son, Douglas Spratlin;...

Mar 26, 2020

Robert Aaron McElhannon Sr., 74, of Athens, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and uncle, died on March 26th, 2020. A native son of Athens, Robert was born in Oglethorpe County on August 30th, 1945. Robert was the second son of the late Hubert and Fanny McElhannon. Robert was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers James and Wayne McElhannon....

Mar 26, 2020

John Impeduglia, 88, of Watkinsville, died on March 26, 2020.

Born in San Michele di Ganzaria, Sicily, John emigrated to Cleveland, Ohio in 1952. He served in the U.S. Army in the Engineer Corp and was stationed in Korea 1952 – 54. He traveled back to San Michele and married childhood sweetheart Rose Bucceri in August 1955....

Mar 26, 2020

David Ray Frericks, 71, of Crawford, died on March 26, 2020.

He was born in Illinois to the late Theodore Ray Frericks and Dorothy White Frericks. He served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Conflict, Desert Shield, and Desert Storm, and retired from service as an electrician.

Along with his parents, David...

Mar 25, 2020

Willie Mae Welch, 73, of Crawford, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2020. She was born on January 11, 1947 in Madison county to the late Martha Elizabeth Herrington and Hoyt Henry Scarborough. Willie was a long-time member of Living Waters Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her sister,...

Mar 23, 2020

Cindy Williamson Garcia, passed away from an unexpected and sudden brain injury early on March 23, 2020.  She will be deeply missed by all of those who knew and loved her.  She was born on February 14, 1956 in Athens, Ga.  She is now reunited with her love, Joe Garcia, who preceded her in death in 2016.

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Mar 23, 2020

No services are scheduled at this time.

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

Mar 23, 2020

No services are scheduled at this time.

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

Mar 23, 2020

Doris S. Carter, 87, of Bishop, passed away Monday, March 23, 2020.

Born in Oconee County, she was a daughter of the late Charlie Grover Sexton and Corrine Bell Miller Sexton. Mrs. Carter was an active member of Bishop Baptist Church. She enjoyed the outdoors and working with her flowers. Mrs. Carter was employed for over 25...

Mar 22, 2020

Irene Jessie Welch, 80, of Arnoldsville, died on Sunday, March 22, 2020. Irene was born January 24, 1940, to the late Rev. Henry Allen Garrett and Edna Stewart Garrett in Jackson County. She was a member of Collier Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cliftus Dwaine Welch; her son, Ray Labreque Alford; and her daughter,...

Mar 22, 2020

Marjorie Driggers Walraven, 90, wife of the late Jeff Walraven, died Sunday, March 22, 2020. Born in Geneva, AL, she was the daughter of the late Jack and Mary Hugley Driggers.  She was also preceded in death by her siblings: Ernest Driggers, Buford Driggers and Mavis Driggers Smith.

Mrs. Walraven retired as a bookkeeper from the University...

Mar 22, 2020

Mrs. Betty Joyce Cooper, died Sunday, March 22, 2020 in Athens, GA surrounded by loved ones. She was 78.

Betty was born November 28th in Athens, Georgia. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend. She spent 52 years married to her best friend where she worked alongside of him. Central to her...

Mar 22, 2020

Roy Cecil Nation, 80, husband of Shirley Thornton Nation, died Sunday March 22, 2020. Born in Crawford, GA, he was the son of the late W. Walter Nation and Margie Martin Nation.  He was also preceded in death by his sister, Shirley Inez Rogers. Roy was a retired electrician having worked at Roberts Electric and Hunt Electric.

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Mar 21, 2020

No services are scheduled at this time.

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

Mar 21, 2020

William E. “Bubber” Wilkes, 71, husband of 50 years to Gwen Patterson Wilkes, died Saturday, March 21, 2020.

A native and lifelong resident of Oconee County, he was the son of the late W. C. and Esther Hammond Wilkes. He was a graduate from Oconee County High School in 1966 and was a member and deacon of...

Mar 21, 2020

Linda Fay Minish Turner of Hull, Georgia, passed away unexpectedly on March 21,2020 in her home of natural causes. Linda is survived by, the love of her life (14yrs.), J.W. Seagraves of Hull, Ga.; one son, James Henry Looney & Lisa Renee Looney of Savannah, Ga.;Two granddaughters,Phillip & Casey Allison Hightower of California and Dusty & Jennifer Dawn King...