OBITUARIES

Jul 23, 2018

Donald Edward Smith, 74, of Danielsville, died Monday, July 23, 2018. Donald is survived by his son, Donnie Smith and brother, Thomas Smith. He was preceded in death by his son, Christopher Dean Smith. The family will receive friends at Lord and Stephens, Danielsville on Thursday, July 26, 2018 from 6-8 P.M. Lord and Stephens, Danielsville is in charge of...

Jul 23, 2018

Rhonda Elaine Smith, 60, of Commerce, passed away July 23, 2018. She was born in Iredell, NC to the late, Bill and Doris Seabolt. She was also preceded in death by her step mother, Sara Seabolt. Mrs. Smith worked for the United States Postal Service for 20 years as a mail courier. A memorial service will be held Thursday July...

Jul 22, 2018

Nina Sue Toney, 79, died July 22, 2018. A native and lifelong resident of Clarke County, she was a daughter of the late Sarah Sue Milligan Couch and Joseph William Franklin Couch. Mrs. Toney was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Jeffrey Paul Weatherford. She was employed for several years with the City of Athens Human Resources Department and Athens...

Jul 18, 2018

It is with great sadness, the family of Mike Hammer announces his passing on Wednesday, July 18, 2018, at the age of 80 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 56 years, Loretta "Lori" and his children Gregory (Carolisa) and Stephen (Elizabeth). As the eldest son of Harold and Mabel Hammer, he is survived by his brothers,...

Jul 16, 2018

Wendy Michelle Snow, 49, of Hull, GA , died Monday, July 16, 2018. Wendy was born in Charleston West Virginia to Obyne Armour and the late Ed Woodall. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Steve Woodall. In addition to her mother, Wendy is survived by her husband, Roger Snow, children, Danielle Snow, and Noah Snow, step-son, Roger...

Jul 16, 2018

Robert Grady Higdon, went home to be with the Lord on July 16, 2018. Robert is preceded in death by his parents, Jesse Delmar & Lucille Kimbrel Higdon; also preceded by siblings, Alice Faye H. Raustis, Elizabeth H. Odum, and James Higdon. Robert was a member of Elder Road Baptist Church for 37 years. Funeral services are Thursday July 19,...

Jul 15, 2018

Esther Annabelle Barber, age 73 of Watkinsville, passed away on Sunday, July 15, 2018. Visitation will take place at Poplar Springs Baptist Church in Watkinsville on Tuesday, July 17, 2018 from 6PM to 8PM. There will be a second visitation from 3PM to 4PM on Wednesday, July 18, 2018 also at the church. Services will be held at Poplar Springs...

Jul 13, 2018

SGT. David Frank Trammell, II, died July 13, 2018. A native of Henry County, he was the son of David Frank Trammell of Griffin, GA, and the late Athena Waddle Trammell. Mr. Trammell was currently active duty in the U.S. Army National Guard as a Duel Status Federal Technician. In addition to his father he is survived by his wife,...

Jul 13, 2018

Service Details

Sunday, July 15th, 2018 3:00pm, Oconee Hill Cemetery

Interment Details

Sunday, July 15th, 2018, Oconee Hill Cemetery

Jul 12, 2018

Sean Emory Patat, 44, of Winterville, died July 12, 2018. A son of Randall Patat and Cynthia Houser, he was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Patat. Sean was a US navy veteran and member of Washington Presbyterian Church. Survivors in addition to his parents, include his wife, Teresa Patat; children, Byron, Ouida, Sean and David Patat; grandchildren, Julian...

Jul 12, 2018

Service Details

Saturday, July 14th, 2018 3:00pm, Grace Fellowship

Interment Details

Johnson United Methodist Church Cemetery

Jul 12, 2018

Mary Rice Carey, 81 of Danielsville, passed away July 12, 2018. She was the daughter of the late, Mr. Roy and Annie Rice; also preceded in death by her son, Neal Carey; brothers, Roy Rice, Jr and Billy Rice. Graveside service Saturday July 14, 2018 2:30PM at Ila Cemetery with Rev. Tom Dial officiating. The family will visit at the...

Jul 11, 2018

Sixto Espino, 81, of Bogart, passed away on Wednesday, July 11, 2018. Born in Havana, Cuba, he was a hard worker who loved his children. He is survived by his wife, Nelda Green Espino; three daughters: Maria Hollingsworth, Audrey Roa, and Ginny (Nikki) Allen; and two sons: Michael Espino and Cecil Espino, Jr. He is also survived by ten grandchildren:...

Jul 11, 2018

Janet Marie Morris, 66, died July 11, 2018. Mrs. Morris was a resident of Colbert, Ga for over forty years, after moving from Athens. She worked for The Lewis Company for over fifteen years. Mrs. Morris was a daughter of the late William Clyde and Martha Rachel William Studdard, and the stepdaughter of Berta Studdard of Colbert. She was preceded...

Jul 11, 2018

Joyce Morrison Ripley, 73, of Comer, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, July 11, 2018. She was surrounded by her beloved family, who adored and loved her beyond measure. Born December 22, 1944, in Kokomo, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Lee Morrison and Regina Morrison of Orlando, Fla., and Athens, Ga....

Jul 10, 2018

George Marshall Scott, Sr., age 86, passed away on July 10, 2018 surrounded by his three children. A native of Athens and a long-time member of First Presbyterian Church, Athens, George was born on September 9, 1931 to Eugene Howard Scott, Sr. and Estelle Miller Scott, deceased. He graduated from Athens High School and the University of Georgia where he...

Jul 9, 2018

Jason Watson, 45, of Colbert, died Monday, July 9th 2018. Jason was born in Athens to J.C. And Brenda Watson. In addition to his parents he is survived by his sisters, Jennifer Adams and Jessica Andrews, and nieces and nephews, Nichole Eberhart, Amber Hall, Cody Andrews, Cash Andrews, Savannah Adams, and Emma Andrews. Jason was preceded in death by his...

Jul 9, 2018

Mary Spratlin Nelms Smith, 80, wife of John A. Smith, died Monday, July 9, 2018. Born in Athens, she was the daughter of the late John D. Spratlin and Clara Dudley Spratlin. She was also preceded in death by her two sisters. Mary retired from General Times/Westclox after 25 years. In addition to her husband, survivors includer three children: Rita...

Jul 8, 2018

Michael David Webb, 18, of Athens, Georgia passed away Sunday, July 8, 2018. Michael was a student at North Oconee High School. Michael's sweet demeaner allowed him to make many lasting friendships. He faced many challenges in his short years, but was always brave, passionate, humorous, and a loving friend, brother, son, grandson, cousin, and nephew. He will be dearly...

Jul 7, 2018

Peggy Payne Frantz, 83, died July 7, 2018 at home surrounded by family. Born March 5, 1935, in Falkville, AL, Peggy was the daughter of the late Arthur and Lois Price Payne. She graduated from Marshall County High School and Jacksonville State University, where she was Homecoming Queen of 1957. She also received a degree of Master of Education from...