OBITUARIES

Mar 8, 2020

Jimmy Gunnells, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2020 at the age of 88.

A lifelong resident of Madison County, he was a son of the late John W. Gunnells and Mary Nash Gunnells. Mr. Gunnells was a Veteran of the United States Air Force. In addition to his parents, he...

Mar 7, 2020

Philip Lawrence McCluskey died March 7, 2020. I think I have put off writing this obituary because it signifies that Phil is really dead. His death was so unexpected, leaving a huge array of devastated friends and family. Anyone that knew Phil knew he was a special soul. Phil was born in Queens, New York on May 19, 1950...

Mar 6, 2020

With energy and passion for servant leadership, steeped by an extra helping of creativity, all those who interacted with Wiley Sloan benefitted from his talents, generosity and gregarious humor.  Wiley, and his twin brother, Walter, were born in Nashville, TN and grew up in Fayetteville, TN.  He graduated from Central High School in 1966 where he was active in...

Mar 6, 2020

Wiley Grey Sloan, 71, passed away March 6, 2020.

A complete obituary for Mr. Sloan will be available soon.

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

Mar 6, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Joseph Lawrence Weiher. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Mar 5, 2020

Miriam Patricia Thompson, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2020 at the age of 87.

Born in Madison County, she was a daughter of the late Tildon Lee Dillard and Ruth Stone Dillard. Mrs. Thompson was a member of East Athens Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Mar 4, 2020

Betty Claire Tarpley Kenimer passed away March 4, 2020 surrounded by her husband and sons. Betty was born May 31, 1929 in Athens but moved to Oconee County when she was very young and grew up in High Shoals with her parents, Joel Cleveland Tarpley and Gussie Louise Evans Tarpley along with her 4 brothers and 2 sisters, Russell,...

Mar 4, 2020

Dewey Roger Gober, age 89, of the Sanford Community in Madison County, passed away peacefully in his sleep in the early morning hours of March 4, 2020.  He was born December 3, 1930, in Jackson County, Georgia.  He was the son of the late George Dewey Gober and the late Merle O’Kelley Gober.  He was preceded in death by...

Mar 3, 2020

Billie Wynelle Stone Gober, age 86, of the Sanford Community in Madison County, passed away peacefully on Tuesday afternoon, March 3, 2020.  She was born September 20, 1933 in Union County, Georgia.  She was the daughter of the late John Richard Stone and the late Wilda Mozelle England Stone.  She was preceded in death by her step-mother Elnyr Slayton...

Mar 3, 2020

Bernadette M. (née Martineau) Allard died on March 3, 2020. Born in St-Edwidge, Quebec, she was educated in Sherbrooke, Quebec.  She married Gilles O. Allard in 1952.  For his graduate studies in geology, they moved to Kingston, Ontario, and Baltimore, MD, followed by moves to Charlottesville, VA; Salvador, Bahia, Brazil; Riverside, CA, and Athens in 1965.

On...

Mar 3, 2020

Yvonne Miller Faulkner, 82, wife of 37 years to Kerry Faulkner, died Tuesday, March 3, 2020.

Born in Social Circle, Yvonne was the daughter of the late Grady Miller and Nannie Belle Sansing Miller, sister to the late J. B. Miller, Joe Miller, Juanitta Miller and Era Mae M. Stephenson and stepmother to the late Randy Faulkner....

Mar 2, 2020

Dr.  Elias Demetrios Dekazos, 99, of Merkovounio, Tripolis, Greece, passed away peacefully on Monday March 2, 2020 in Athens, Georgia. He was the beloved husband of the late Frieda [nee Cochanes], devoted father of Elena, Panos (Eleni Karytinou) and the late Demetrios, proud grandfather of Candice and Shana Fulton and beloved family member and friend to many in Greece...

Mar 2, 2020

Joe Maxey Durden, 62, of Athens, GA, passed away on March 2nd, 2020.  The son of Eugene Durden and Alice Durden, he worked for the majority of his adult life as a golf course superintendent before moving to Athens to be closer to friends and family.  Joe Durden is survived by his three children, Ciera, Karli, and Jacob Durden,...

Mar 2, 2020

Freda Thompson Cohen died Monday, March 2, 2020. Born in 1930 in Athens, GA, she was the daughter of the late Dick Thompson and the late Edna Duncan Thompson. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Groves Malone “Buddy” Cohen, and sister, Norma Thompson. Freda retired from St. Mary’s Hospital and was a graduate of Athens High...

Mar 1, 2020

Raymie Martin, 79, of Jackson County, went to be with his Lord on Sunday, March 1, 2020. Raymie was born in Athens, Georgia to the late Fant Martin and Vada Martin Maddox. He was a retired fireman from Athens-Clarke County and retired long-haul truck driver from TH Evans and Select in Gainesville. He also worked as a shuttle driver...

Feb 29, 2020

Herman Donald Eades, 82, died February 29, 2020.

Donald was born October 25, 1937 in Oconee County, GA. He was a son of the late Samuel and Bertha Huff Eades. He graduated from Bogart High School in 1955 and served in the United States Army Reserves beginning in 1954 and completing active duty in Fort Knox, Kentucky...

Feb 29, 2020

Louise H. Roig, 87, died February 29, 2020.

A native of Cleveland, Ohio, Mrs. Roig lived in Athens since 1969. She was a daughter of the late Louis and Julia Brezina Horasz and was also preceded in death by her husband, Claudio Keld Roig and daughter, Diane Seawright.

A private service will be held at...

Feb 28, 2020

Bryan William Hines, cherished husband, father, brother and “Pop” passed away on Friday, February 28, 2020 at the age of 88.

A lifelong resident of the Athens area, he was a son of the late Francis Xavier Hines Sr. and Effie Burton Lord. Mr. Hines was a Veteran of the United States Air Force and was a...

Feb 27, 2020

Allan Matthew Leonard, 76, of Lexington, died February 27, 2020.  Born in Macon, GA, he was a son of the late Frances Matthew Leonard and Dernell Francis Benfield Leonard. He made his home in Lexington for the past 20 years.  Mr. Leonard was a retired mechanic and enjoyed working on his farm. He was a U.S. Navy veteran.

Feb 27, 2020

Katherine Baskin Avery, a beloved wife, mother and mother-in-law, was a passionate gardener known for her maidenhair fern beds and for the numerous miniature flower arrangements she made and delivered frequently to hospitals. She was a social bridge player, a willing and generous hostess and an avid Five Points walker. Kay lived life to the fullest and was a...