Kelly Checketts
Jun 11, 2018
Kelly Jean Checketts, 39, beloved wife of Brandon Scott Checketts, died on Monday, June 11, 2018 after losing a valiant seven year fight against an aggressive brain tumor. She reluctantly leaves behind the four children of their 16 year marriage, to whom she was a devoted mother: Noah, Catie, Andrew and C.J. As a "military brat," she loved traveling to...
Ann Giles
Jun 10, 2018
Ann Elizabeth Butler Giles, 87, died June 10, 2018 A native of Oconee County, she was the daughter of Jesse Arthur Butler and Blanche Jackson Butler. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alcy Shannon Giles and her daughter, Holly Elizabeth Giles. Living in Watkinsville her entire life, Mrs. Giles was extremely committed to and active in her community....
Benjamin James Rowan
Jun 9, 2018
Benjamin James Rowan, 29, of Sandy Springs, GA passed away on June 9, 2018. Ben graduated with honors from Oconee County High School and earned his Associate's degree from Athens Tech. He was a happily employed mechanic at Mercedes-Benz USA Headquarters of Sandy Springs. He was an avid biker, kayaker, and graced stages as a bass guitarist/percussionist for several area...
James E. Jackson
Jun 7, 2018
James "Jim" E. Jackson, 88 of Athens, passed away June 7, 2018. He was the son of the late Jesse & Christine Jackson; also husband of the late Mrs. Martha Ellen Jackson. He was a member of the Life Church of Athens. Mr. Jackson was a devoted husband of many years to Martha, a devoted father and grandfather. James faith...
Eli Cox Ingram, Jr. Jr
Jun 6, 2018
Eli Ingram, Jr., 87, of Athens died Wednesday, June 6, 2018. He is survived by his wife, Harriett Hofmann; brother: Donnie Ingram; sons: Eric Ingram (Rosinda), Jeff Ingram (Stephanie); daughter: Linda Allen (Carroll); step sons: Mark Swenson (Diana), Ron Swenson (Cathy); six grandchildren, eight great grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and several step grandchildren and step great grandchildren. He was preceded...
Helen Olivia (Bishop) Bell
Jun 5, 2018
Surrounded by the sounds of sweet hymns sung by her children and loved ones, Helen Olivia Bishop Bell, 90, of Hull, GA, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior, on June 5, 2018. She loved The Lord and loved serving Him through The Good News Club, teaching Sunday School, and was a dedicated prayer warrior. She was a...
Carol June Boughton
Jun 2, 2018
Visitation Details
Monday, June 4th, 2018 6:00pm - 8:00pm, Lord and Stephens, WEST
Service Details
Wednesday, June 6th, 2018 11:00am, Oconee Memorial Park
Amelia Gail Stephenson
Jun 2, 2018
Amelia Gail Stephenson of Athens peacefully joined her late husband, Paul T. Stephenson, to be in the presence of the Lord on Saturday, June 2nd. She was the daughter of Cecile Lesseur Carter and Morris Carter. Amelia's son and daughter-in-law Tom and Holly Stephenson, and their children Brad, Annie, and Camille; and other son, Doctor Todd Stephenson survive her. Amelia...
Candace Mary (Clark) Langford
May 31, 2018
Candace Mary Langford, retired educator and master gardener, passed away on May 31, 2018 at the age of 63. She was preceded in death by her parents Fred and Patricia Clark, and her brothers Donald, Blair, and Patrick. She is survived by her partner Jeremy Granade, her brother Christopher Clark, nephews Jesse, Derek, Macon, and Corelli, nieces Chelsea and Kayce,...
Paul Henley
May 31, 2018
Paul M. Henley, Jr, 93, of Danielsville, GA was welcomed home on May 31, 2018 by his late wife, Juanita Buchanan Henley and his parents Paul M. Henley, Sr and Stella Brown Henley. Paul was born July 31, 1924 in his parent's home in the Poca Community where he was raised. He graduated from Madison County High School and joined...
Betty Pharr
May 30, 2018
Betty S. Pharr, 75, of Athens, passed away Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at home. Born in Newport News, VA, she was a daughter of the late Morton P. Sadler Jr. and Cora McAllister Sadler. Mrs. Pharr retired as an Office Manager from the Terry College of Business. She was a former Watkinsville Baptist Church Sunday School teacher and a current...
Stanley Thad Pruett
May 30, 2018
Stanley Thad Pruett, 64, died on Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at his home following a lengthy illness. Mr. Pruett is survived by his wife, Kathy Carmichael Pruett; they made their home in Danielsville. Additional survivors are his children, Thad and Priscilla Pruett; mother, Janette Pruett; sisters, Cindy McCoy and Vonda Woodall; brother, Danny Pruett and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles...
William "Junior" Coker
May 30, 2018
William Coker, Jr., 73, husband of Mary Alton Coker, died Wednesday, May 30, 2018. Born in Bogart, GA, he was the son of the late William Franklin Coker and Annie Mae Cheatham Coker. Junior retired from Pepsi as a route supervisor after 28 years. He was preceded in death by his parents and six brothers and sisters. Survivors in addition...
Marian Fisher
May 30, 2018
Marian Stovall Fisher, age 95, died peacefully on May 30. Marian was born in Gainesville, GA to Esther Stovall Fisher (later Harden) and Samuel Boyce Fisher. She moved with her family to Griffin, Waycross, Thomaston, Ila, and Lavonia due to her father's work with the State Highway Department, but always considered Northeast Georgia "home." After graduating from Lavonia High School,...
Nancy Louise Patrick
May 28, 2018
Nancy Louise Patrick, 71 of Colbert, passed away May 28, 2018. She was the daughter of the late, Frank B. & Mary Louise Cheatham; she was the wife of the late, James Clinton Patrick, Sr; also preceded in death by her step mother, Betty Cheatham. Graveside services will be Monday, June 4, 2018 11:00am at Colbert Cemetery with Rev. Gerald...
Steeve Giguere
May 27, 2018
Dr. Steeve Giguère, beloved father and husband, passed away at the age of 48 on May 27, 2018. He is survived by his wife, Myriam Bélanger; daughters, Kim and Kelly; mother, Anne-Marie Mercier; brother, Michaé�l; and many other family members. Steeve was a large animal veterinarian and instructor of veterinary medicine for 26 years. He completed his veterinary medical training...
Neal Allen Banks
May 26, 2018
Neal Allen Banks, 56, of Comer, passed away Saturday, May 26, 2018. Born in Commerce, he was the son of Juanita Irvin Banks and the late Fred O'Neal Banks Jr. Mr. Banks was employed as an Engineer with Windstream for over 35 years. He loved all sports and was an avid University of Georgia football fan. He was an active...
Cumi Duncan
May 26, 2018
Olive Cumi Kidd Duncan, 93, of Comer, died Saturday, May 26, 2018. A loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother; she was born and lived her whole life in Madison County and was a lifelong member of Meadow Baptist Church. A retired seamstress, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ira O. Duncan Jr., her parents, Ulus and Addie Wall...
Richard Lindsey
May 24, 2018
Richard L. Lindsey There's a new angel in the outfield. Richard L. Lindsey, 54, of Lawrenceville, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, May 24, but not before enjoying his and America's favorite pastime under the lights at Gwinnett Stripers Coolray Field. Richard was a loving father and friend to all, always willing to strike up a conversation. He was born and raised...