OBITUARIES

Jul 8, 2017

Michael Craig Smith, 50, of Lexington, passed away peacefully in his sleep Saturday, July 8, 2017. Born in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, he was a son of the late Ronald Dale Smith and Mary Catherine Hendrix. Michael was a certified electrical journeyman and he enjoyed working. He helped to build the Falcons Stadium, to rebuild the Braves stadium, and remodel the...

Jul 7, 2017

Helen Joan Harbin passed away peacefully on the morning of July 7, 2017, at her home in Watkinsville, Georgia. She was 94 years old. Helen will always be remembered for her dedication and commitment to her family, her compassion and for her love of nature. Her greatest joy was being surrounded by her six children, twelve grandchildren and four great...

Jul 7, 2017

William Isaac Segars, PhD Dr. William (Bill) Segars, 74 of Athens passed away Friday July 7, 2017. Dr. Segars, originally from Commerce, GA. was raised on a cotton farm in Banks County, GA. and graduated with honors from the University of Georgia in 1964 with a B.S. Agronomy. As an R.O.T.C. graduate, he served his country with distinction during the...

Jul 7, 2017

Sue Ann Henry Oeland, 77, of Athens, GA, passed away on July 7, 2017. The visitation and funeral service will be held on Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at Lord and Stephens West funeral home.Visitation will be 12 noon to 1:30 pm with the funeral service to follow at 2 pm. Burial will follow at Evergreen Memorial Park after the service....

Jul 4, 2017

Visitation Details

Saturday, July 8th, 2017 1:00pm - 2:00pm, Oconee Chapel Funeral Directors

Service Details

Saturday, July 8th, 2017 2:00pm, Oconee Chapel Funeral Directors

Interment Details

Huff Cemetery

Jul 3, 2017

George Thomas Hunt, 94, joined his late wife Onetia Gunnells Hunt on July 3,2018, and together are worshiping their heavenly Father. George was born on Nov.10,1922. He is the son of the late BG and Beth Hunt of Danielsville. As a veteran of World War II, George served his country in the Army spending time in India during his time...

Jul 2, 2017

Annie Laurie Taylor Lowery, 97, of Athens, passed away Sunday, July 2, 2017. Affectionately known as "Nanny", Mrs. Lowery was a daughter of the late Mitchell Franklin Taylor and Sally Grubbs Taylor. She enjoyed cooking and was a member of Green Acres Baptist Church. Most importantly, she loved her family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...

Jul 2, 2017

Myrtice Landrum Kilpatrick, 95, of Bishop, passed away Sunday, July 2, 2017, surrounded by her family. She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Willard Kilpatrick, and three sisters: Vivien Belote, Helen Dawson, and Frances Campbell. She is survived by three children: Pam (Doc) Crawford of Bishop, David (Judy) Kilpatrick of Bogart, and Doug (Melissa) Kilpatrick of Bogart; and...

Jul 2, 2017

Jennifer Marie Hudson, 43 of Hull, passed away July 2, 2017. She was daughter of Virgil Hudson and Patsy Hudson. Miss Hudson was preceded in death by her brother, Virgil Hudson, Jr. Memorial service is Saturday July 15, 2017 2:00pm at White Hall Apostolic Church. Survivors in addition to the parents are, children, Heather (Joe) Ingram, Wesley Wright and Travis...

Jun 30, 2017

Herman Franklin Knupp, 75, died Friday, June 30, 2017. A native of Virginia, he was the son of the late George Edward and Letha Long Knupp and brother of the late George Knupp and Marguerite Everridge. He had worked for the Orange County Florida Sheriffs Office and served in the US Army during the Vietnam Conflict and was a recipient...

Jun 28, 2017

Jesse Sanford Dillard, 75, husband of Brenda Irene Duren Dillard, died Wednesday, June 28, 2017. Born in Oglethorpe County, he was the son of the late Delmer Dillard and Eddie Kelly Dillard. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by two sisters: Sara Dale Carter and Jane Kay Cheek. Jesse retired from the EPA (Colliers-Keanan), served in...

Jun 26, 2017

Lavonia Mae Dickerson Turner, 77, of Carlton, passed away Sunday, June 25, 2017. Born in Dewy Rose, she was a daughter of the late Bodie Dickerson and Vanna Beggs Dickerson. Mrs. Turner was well known for being an archivist and she had many archives relating to the history of Carlton. She also enjoying playing the piano and singing. She was...

Jun 26, 2017

Charles Fetzer Williams, 94, died Monday, June 26, 2017. Charles was born in Huntsville N.C. to the late W.P. Williams and Birdie Lee Price Williams, he worked for many years as a roofer and served in the United States Navy. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Sybil Williams, and siblings. He is survived...

Jun 25, 2017

Marvin Edward Howard, Sr, 76 of Lexington, passed away June 25, 2017. He was the son of the late, Walker & Gertrude Howard. Mr. Howard, Sr was also preceded in death by his brothers and sister, Braddie & Marion Howard and Polly Hicks. He was a veteran with the U.S. Airforce and a member of Salem Baptist Church. Services are...

Jun 25, 2017

Tommy R. Hansford, 80, died June 25, 2017. A native of Athens, he was the son of the late Ralph V. and Kathleen Lord Hansford and widower of Mildred Bridges Hansford. Mr. Hansford was a retired member of IBEW Local 613. Survivors include his sons, Jeff Hansford of Athens, Doug (Julie) Hansford of Watkinsville and Phillip (Tonya) Hansford of Colbert;...

Jun 25, 2017

William Bibb "Bill" Mattox, 87, husband of Wilma Brooks Mattox, died Sunday, June 25, 2017. A native of Oglethorpe County, he was the son of the late John A. Mattox and Rossie Lovinggood Mattox. Bill served in the US Army and retired as SFC after 21 years. He also had worked as an investigator for the Oglethorpe County Sheriff's Department...

Jun 24, 2017

Beatrice "Bea" Crowell Hansford of Athens, Georgia passed away on June 24, 2017. She was 61 years old. Bea was a beautiful person inside and out, loving her family and friends to the fullest. Although a resident of Athens for nearly 40 years, Bea, the only girl among her four siblings, grew up in Atlanta on Harte Drive, making many...

Jun 24, 2017

Virginia Neff Casto, 88, died June 24, 2017. Born in Ferndale, MI, she was a daughter of the late Leslie and Eura Cox Neff and widow of Calvin Moody Casto. Mrs. Casto was a bookkeeper with Casto, Inc. and was a longtime member of Prince Avenue Baptist Church. Survivors include her sons, Dan (Pam) Casto of Danielsville and David Casto...

Jun 23, 2017

Edith Guthrie Henderson, born December 20, 1965, was a loving mother of three sons, Michael and Rachel Henderson, Ethan Henderson, and Dawson Henderson. She is survived by her mother, Joyce Guthrie, five siblings and their spouses, Joe and Teresa Guthrie, Connie and Audrey Gowder, Phyllis Rogers, Judy and Wayne Stone, and Elaine and Eddy Gunter, as well as her childhood...

Jun 23, 2017

VIRGINIA DAIRLETTE PATTON On Thursday, June 22, 2017, at the age of 81, while surrounded by family in her home, Dairlette went home to be with her Lord. Dairlette will be forever remembered and missed by her husband and best friend of 63 years, Raleigh Patton; their children, Dwayne and Lynn Patton, David and Kim Patton; her grandchildren, Steve Patton,...