OBITUARIES

Oct 18, 2017

Janet Laura Konecny, 1/12/38-10/18/17, died Wednesday, October 18, 2017. A native of Athens, she was the daughter of the late Roy L. Wigley and Elsie Aaron Whitehead and sister to the late Carol Andrews. Janet retired from the FAA Air Traffic Control Flight Services division and was very proud to be a pilot. After retiring, she was involved with Extra...

Oct 17, 2017

Varun Srivastava, 36, of Athens, died Tuesday, October 17, 2017. Born in India, he was the son of Atul Kumar Srivastava and Poonam Srivastava. Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 21, 2017 at 2PM at Lord & Stephens East Chapel.

Service Details

Saturday, October 21st, 2017 2:00pm, Lord and Stephens, EAST

Oct 17, 2017

Robert Franklin "Bob" Cook, Sr., 73, died Tuesday, October 17, 2017. Born in Haralson County, GA, he was the son of the late Inez Latham Cook. Bob was the former owner operator of a very successful Manufactures Rep. Agency, Bob Cook Sales. He was a beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather, and industry mentor to an entire industry. Survivors include his...

Oct 16, 2017

Sunie "Sue" Nell Dawson Stewart, 100, of Gainesville, Florida passed away Monday, October 16, 2017 at her home. She was born April 27, 1917 in Watkinsville, Georgia to Royal Clifford and Hassie Daniel Dawson. Mrs. Stewart worked at Belks for 29 years. She attended the Jabez Class at Westside Baptist Church. She is survived by her daughter, Peggy Stewart Parrish...

Oct 16, 2017

Sara Hardy Seagraves, 96, died October 16, 2017. A native of Jefferson, GA, she was a daughter of the late Fred and Lois Butler Hardy and the widow of Millard F. Seagraves, Sr. Mrs. Seagraves was also preceded in death by a son, James "Jim" Seagraves and grandson, Jason Eric Seagraves. Graveside services will be Friday, October 20, 2017 at...

Oct 16, 2017

Neil Patton of Athens, Georgia passed away on October 16th. A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, October 28th in the backyard of his home at 145 Longview Dr., Athens, at 2:00 pm. In the event of inclement weather, we will go inside. Neil was born on January 1st in in Honolulu, Hawaii, the oldest child of...

Oct 15, 2017

Keith Aaron O'Dillon, 60, of Watkinsville, passed away Sunday, October 15, 2017. Born in Athens, he was a son of the late J.W. O'Dillon and Tommie Sue Roberts O'Dillon. Keith was an active member of the Athens Rifle Club and a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association. Survivors include his sister, Sharlyn (Scott) Tate; nieces, Heather (Brandon) Hale and...

Oct 15, 2017

Jerry Davis, 86, of Athens, died Sunday, October 15, 2017. Mr. Davis was born in Athens to the late Leroy and Martha Fincher Davis. He was a member of Corinth Baptist Church where he served as a deacon and as music director for 20 years. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister, Katrina Ingram....

Oct 14, 2017

Mrs. Carolyn Hoeker, 70, of Watkinsville, GA passed away suddenly on Saturday, October 14th, 2017, at St. Mary's Hospital in Athens, GA. Carolyn was born in Brooklyn, NY on March 17th, 1947, daughter of the late Ida and Irving. She graduated from Long Island University in 1968, began her career as a High School Teacher and finished working as a...

Oct 14, 2017

James Marion Lance, Sr., 86, died October 14, 2017. A native of Jackson County, GA, he was a son of the late Everett R. and Effie Lowe Lance and was preceded in death by his wife, Dolores Norris Lance in 2006. Mr. Lance retired from Coca-Cola Bottling Co. and also Custom Audio Distributors. He was a member of Beech Haven...

Oct 11, 2017

Thomas Lyall Taylor, 71 of Lexington, passed away October 11, 2017. He was the son of the late, John W. Taylor; and also preceded in death by his daughter, Tammy Taylor Bell. He was a United States Air Force veteran and served in the Vietnam War. No Memorial Service. Survivors include: Wife, Patricia Taylor; mother, Myrt Taylor; sons, Darren Taylor...

Oct 10, 2017

Clarence Elmer Scogin, 89, of Colbert, died Tuesday, October 10, 2017. A native of Colbert, Clarence was born to the late Walter and Jessie King Scogin. He retired from Vend Inc where he did maintenance and was an active member at Colbert First Baptist. Clarence served as a deacon in the church and taught Sunday School. In addition to his...

Oct 8, 2017

Julia M. Fielding died October 8, 2017 and has gone to be with her Lord. Julia was the daughter of the late Leo and Annie Meyer of Winterville and was the widow of Ned Fielding. She was a member of Winterville United Methodist Church for forty-five years. She served as treasurer for twenty-two years and was a member of the...

Oct 8, 2017

Bobby Lu Leverett, 88, wife of the late E.J. Leverett, Jr., died Sunday, October 8, 2017. Born in Arkansas, Mrs. Leverett was the daughter of the late Frank Turke and Frankie Ann Bolls Turke. Bobby was a graduate of Oklahoma Women's College, now known as Oklahoma State University with a degree in Home Economics. She briefly taught following graduation. She...

Oct 8, 2017

Charles Randall Ivie, 75, of Watkinsville, passed away October 8, 2017 at home surrounded by his family and friends. A native and lifelong resident of Oconee County, he was a son of the late Alvin Thurman and Pauline Pritchett Ivie. Charles served with the US Army Reserves and was retired from Baldwin Filters. He was a charter member of Briarwood...

Oct 8, 2017

Ruby Couch McDonald Freeman, departed this life and entered the next on October 8, 2017. She departed peacefully from her home surrounded by her sons. She was born May 14, 1920 in Yorkville, Paulding County, Georgia at the home of her maternal grandparents Campie White Ferguson and William Rubin Ferguson. She was the daughter of the late Nora Ferguson Couch...

Oct 7, 2017

Christopher Michael "Mookie" Simonton , A loving caring Husband, Father and Son passed away on October 7th, 2017. Michael was an Honorably Discharged Airforce Veteran. He received Airman of the Quarter 3 times and Airman of the Year twice. He was a Senior Operations Specialist (operations Engineer) for LinQuest Corporation. He was a man who loved his fishing and spending...

Oct 7, 2017

Rev. Jesse Donald "Don" Leaptrott, 86, of Athens, passed away Saturday, October 7, 2017. Born in Wadley, Georgia, he was a son of the late Jessie James Leaptrott and Mary Lou Shurling Leaptrott. Don attended the University of Georgia, where he met his wife of almost 66 years, Miriam Louise Davis Leaptrott. Following his graduation, he joined the United States...

Oct 6, 2017

Jessie Mae Kellar James, wife of late T.W. James and mother of the late, Tommy James, daughter of the late, Nancy Bridges Kellar and William Hardy Kellar of Madison County GA. Deceased brothers: Ramie, Curtis, Eugene, Norman and O.B. Kellar. Graveside services are Friday October 13, 2017 2:00pm at Evergreen Memorial Park. The family will visit at the funeral home...

Oct 5, 2017

Robert B. "Snuffy" Smith, 63, of Madison GA, died Thursday, October 5, 2017. Snuffy was born in Athens to the late French Demorest and Annie Pearl Sehlock Smith. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his siblings, Lloyd Neil Wood, Caroline E. Wood-Moore, and P. Irene Wood Meeler. He is survived by his wife, Francine Smith,...