Shirley (Winstanley) Bell
Jul 29, 2018
Shirley Winstanley Bell, 75, wife of 52 years to Jack Victor Bell, died Sunday, July 29, 2018. Born in Mobile, AL, she was the daughter of the late John Horace Winstanley and Minnie Inez Thompson Winstanley. In addition to her husband Jack, survivors include two children: John Richard Bell of Blairsville and Sherryl (Mark) Earhart of Bogart; sister: Sally Winstanley...
Brenda Dunbar
Jul 29, 2018
Brenda Joyce Dunbar, age 71 of Watkinsville, passed away on Sunday, July 29, 2018. Visitation will take place at Lord and Stephens Funeral Home West Chapel in Watkinsville on Saturday, Aug 4, 2018 from 12PM to 1PM. A Memorial Service will follow the visitation at 1PM. Rev. Bill Hayes will officiate. Brenda was preceded in death by her husband, William...
Catherline Sorrow
Jul 28, 2018
Catherline M. Sorrow, 101 of Danielsville, passed away July 28, 2018. She was the daughter of the late, Will Thomas & Erma Lou Allen; she was also preceded in death by her husband, Ben "BT" Taylor Sorrow; two daughters, Peggy Shumake and Shirley Murphy; great granddaughter, Brittney Zak. Mrs. Sorrow was a member of Moons Grove Baptist Church. Funeral services...
Margaret Elizabeth Martin "Betty" Horne
Jul 26, 2018
Margaret Elizabeth Martin Horne passed away on July 26th, 2018, attended by her family. Always known as Betty, she was born August 25th, 1927 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Her parents, Lulu Rovena Stigletts Martin and James H. Martin, relocated to New Orleans during their working years, and retired to property where Lulu's family had first settled on the Mississippi coast....
Rosemary Painter
Jul 25, 2018
Rosemary Alfirov Painter, 68, wife of 45 years to Herbert Eugene Painter, died Wednesday, July 25, 2018. Born in McRae, GA, she was the daughter of the late James and Mary Lee Adams Alfirov. She was a Registered Nurse and had attended Cornerstone Church. In addition to her husband survivors include two children: Anna Marie (Rory) Crook of Athens, Patrick...
George Schneider Koch Jr
Jul 25, 2018
George S. Koch Obituary Died July 25, 2018 George S. Koch Jr. was born in Washington, D.C. on October 30, 1926 and died in Athens, GA on July 25, 2018. Professor of Geology at the University of Georgia from 1972 to 1992, he was educated in philosophy and geology at Harvard College and later received graduate degrees in geology from...
Mary Lessie (Mattox) Scott
Jul 24, 2018
Mrs. Lessie "Mama" Scott, 100, passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 24, 2018. Mrs. Scott was born January 12, 1918 in Oglethorpe County to the late John A. Mattox and Rossie Lovinggood Mattox. She was retired from the University of Georgia. She loved the Lord, enjoyed the company of her friends and family, tending to her roses, and playing games. In...
Rhonda Smith
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...
Donald E. Smith
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...
Nina Toney
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...
Maurice Harvey "Mike" Hammer
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,...
Wendy Snow
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...
Robert Grady Higdon
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,...
Esther Annabelle (Shupe) Barber
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...
Mary Ferguson
Jul 13, 2018
Service Details
Sunday, July 15th, 2018 3:00pm, Oconee Hill Cemetery
Interment Details
Sunday, July 15th, 2018, Oconee Hill Cemetery
David Frank Trammell
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,...
Sean Emory Patat
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...
Sam Elsner
Jul 12, 2018
Service Details
Saturday, July 14th, 2018 3:00pm, Grace Fellowship
Interment Details
Johnson United Methodist Church Cemetery
Mary Carey
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...
Sixto Espino
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:...