Janet Morris
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...
Joyce Ripley
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....
George Scott
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...
Jason Watson
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...
Mary L. (Spratlin) Smith
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...
Michael Webb
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...
Peggy P. Frantz
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...
JoAnn Perry Neave
Jul 5, 2018
Visitation Details
Saturday, July 7th, 2018 11:00am - 1:30pm, Lord and Stephens, Danielsville
Service Details
Saturday, July 7th, 2018 1:30pm, Lord and Stephens, Danielsville
Interment Details
New Town Cemetery
Lois Marable
Jul 4, 2018
Lois Marable, 83, died July 4, 2018. A native of Butts County, she was a daughter of the late Samuel Ceils and Linnie Ingram Wall, and the widow of Robert "Bob" C. Marable. She lived in Maxeys since 1985 and attended Maxeys Christian Church. Graveside services will be Friday, July 6, 2018 at 11:00 AM at Sunset Cemetery, Maxeys. The...
Rebecca Baugh
Jul 3, 2018
On July 3, 2018 the avid reader Susie Rebecca Seagraves Baugh wrote the ending to her 93 -year epic novel. Her story began on September 15, 1924 when she entered the world to join her half-siblings and her Mother and Father in their home on Poplar Street in Athens, Georgia. As proud she was of her father Harvey Lee (Bob)...
Christi C (Cain) Welch
Jun 30, 2018
Christi C. Welch, 61 of Athens, passed away June 30, 2018. She is the daughter of Calvin T. Heist and Barbara Banks Cain. No Memorial Services are being held at this time. Survivors are: Son, Lucus Welch; ex husband and friend, Stan Welch; sisters, Phyllis (James) Weber and Suzanne (Michael) Prchal; niece and nephew, Madison Prchal and Nico Prchal. Lord...
Julius L. "Jake" Guest
Jun 29, 2018
Julius L. "Jake" Guest, 103, of 1291 Cedar Shoals Drive, Athens, GA entered into rest on Friday, June 29th, 2018. Mr. Guest was the son of Elisha N. "Booty" Guest and Sletie Victoria Jones Guest of Winder, GA. He was born in Winder, GA and moved to Athens when he was 3 years old. Mr. Guest lived most of his...
Sharon Ann Parham
Jun 28, 2018
Sharon Ann Parham, 71, of Comer, passed away on Thursday, June 28, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Frances Saunders. Sharon is survived by her husband of fifty-three years, Robert E. Parham of Comer, GA; three children: Sheila Ladawn Parham of Comer, GA; Timothy Robert Parham of Comer, GA; Eric Michael Parham of Jacksonville, FL;...
Richard Rupert
Jun 28, 2018
Richard "Rick" Lewis Rupert, 58, died June 28, 2018. Private services will be held. Mr. Rupert was a son of Janie Cook Rupert of Winder and the late Richard B. Rupert. In addition to his mother, he is survived by three brothers, Mike (Penny) Rupert, Chad (Nicole) Rupert, all of Watkinsville; Greg (Stacey) Rupert of Canton; and a number of...
Martha Ellen (Stamey) Hughes
Jun 26, 2018
Martha Stamey Hughes, 83, of Arnoldsville, died June 26, 2018. Born in Wilkes County, she was the daughter of the late Myles and Elizabeth Brown Stamey. Mrs. Hughes was one of the charter members, organizers and a faithful servant of Sonlight Baptist Church. She loved gardening, playing the piano and reading. Her devotion to God, family, friends and neighbors touched...
Malvin Gunter
Jun 26, 2018
Malvin D. Gunter, 87, of Athens, died June 26, 2018. A lifelong resident of Athens, he was the son of the late Asbury and Doris Belle Barnett Gunter of Winterville. He was a baker by trade. He worked for Davis House Cafeteria, UGA Georgia Center and Lee Epting Catering. Malvin was a member of Christian Life Worship Center. Survivors include...
Henry Arthur (Swicegood) Swicegood Jr
Jun 25, 2018
Henry Arthur Swicegood Jr., 88, of Danielsville, died June 25th, 2018. Henry was born in Davie County, North Carolina on June 29, 1929, to Henry Arthur Swicegood Sr. and Lillie Estelle Swicegood. He was the youngest and last surviving sibling: Gurtrude Shoaf, Irene Bailey, Magdaline Swicegood, Frank Swicegood, James Swicegood, Ruby Clement, Sue Swicegood, Anne Carlton and Kathryn Lakey. Henry...
Joyce Smith Cheek
Jun 25, 2018
Joyce Smith Cheek, 85, passed away Monday, June 25, 2018. Mrs. Cheek was a daughter of the late Charlie H. Smith and Nobie Gunter Smith. She was born in Elberton, but spent most of her adult life in Athens where she retired from the Clarke County School District. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Cheek was preceded in death by...
Anthony Marshall Orta
Jun 23, 2018
Anthony Marshall Orta, 48 of Athens, passed away June 23, 2018. Mr. Orta was a loving & attentive father, hard worker, big hearted, funny and a natural comedian and a helpful brother. Memorial services are Wednesday June 27, 2018 4:00pm at Lord & Stephens, East Chapel with Rev. Nathan Palmer officiating. The family will visit 3:00pm until service time. Survivors...
Jack Ramsay
Jun 21, 2018
James C. "Jack" Ramsay, age 91, passed away June 21, 2018 in Athens, GA. He was a native of Old Hickory, TN, and son of the late James F. and Jennie Bell Ligon Ramsay. He was also preceded in death by his wife Charlene Nolen Ramsay, a brother and three sisters. Funeral services will be 1:00 PM Monday June 25,...