OBITUARIES

Apr 21, 2017

The heavenly roll marks one more present. Stephanie Elaine Wood Hortman of Watkinsville, GA, entered into the home of her Heavenly Father on Friday, April 21, after a two-year fight with spinal cancer. Her passing at home was peaceful, and she was surrounded by her loved ones. She has fought the good fight. She has finished the course. She has...

Apr 21, 2017

Gene Jackson Henson, husband of Joyce Elder Henson, passed away in his home Friday April 21, 2017 at the age of 61. Born in Cuthbert, GA and raised in Fort Gaines, GA, he was the son of the late Andrew Jackson Henson and the late Elsie Winona Mills Henson. He was an avid reader and sports fan, especially when it...

Apr 20, 2017

Bonnie Gail (Locklear) Stovall, 54, of Colbert, passed away April 20, 2017. She was the daughter of the late, Jack and Lillie Mae (Stephens) Locklear; also preceded in death by her sister, Nancy Jo (Locklear) Campbell. Memorial services will be Wednesday April 26, 2017 4:00pm at Lord & Stephens, East Chapel. The family will receive family and friends prior to...

Apr 20, 2017

Martha "Martie" Mashburn Johnson, 74, of Winterville, passed away Thursday, April 20, 2017. Born in Athens, TN, she was a daughter of the late Bill Mashburn and Edith Carol Mashburn. Martie retired from Prince Avenue Christian School after teaching for over 15 years. She had a wonderful sense of humor and had a love for people and music. Survivors include...

Apr 19, 2017

. James E. (Jim) Kundell died April 19, 2017, at his home in Watkinsville, GA. Jim was born on September 7, 1944 in Syracuse, New York, to the late Edward James Kundell and Isabelle Caufield Kundell. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Linda Meloling Kundell formerly of Syracuse, New York; son Daniel James Kundell (Lori) of Oakwood,...

Apr 19, 2017

Christopher Ray Sellers, 42, of Winterville, died Wednesday, April 19, 2017. Chris was preceded in death by his parents, Boyce Ray Sellers and Linda Norris Sellers, and sister, Teresa Gotts. He is survived by his wife, Michele Sellers, son, Terry Sellers, niece, Christina Pirkle, mother-in-law, Sharon Yeast, father-in-law, Wilson Yeast, and beloved dog, Penny. Chris worked at Mclane Southeast for...

Apr 19, 2017

Janet Jones Dawkins, 91, died April 19, 2017. A native of Maxeys, GA, she was a daughter of the late Julian E. and Minnie Lee Jones and was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, William Ozzie Dawkins. Mrs. Dawkins was a member of Maxeys Christian Church, the Maxeys Ladies Society and served on the board of the...

Apr 18, 2017

Faye Laverne Spinks Fuller, 83, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, April 18, 2017 after an extended illness. A native of Athens, Georgia, Mrs. Fuller was the daughter of Millard Cicero Spinks, Sr. and Ina Cooper Spinks. She was a graduate of Athens High School and Athens Business School, was employed with Oconee County School District for over ten years, and...

Apr 17, 2017

Natalie Ann Nation, 30, of Buford, died Monday, April 17, 2017. Natalie was born in Atlanta and was the daughter of Richard Doyle Nation and Alice Ann Nation both of Buford. Her 2 year old son, Cole Thomas Nation died Sunday, April 16, 2017. She was the sister to Christopher Lee Nation and Nicholas Doyle Nation, granddaughter to Willie Lee...

Apr 16, 2017

Wilbur "Wib" Claude Ledford, 74, of Danielsville, GA, passed away Sunday, April 16, 2017. Born and raised in Franklin, NC, Wib was the son of the late Rev. Claude Ledford and Effie Byrd Ledford. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one grandson, Kamdin Ledford; two brothers, Talmadge and Gilmer Ledford and one sister, Deborah Dicero....

Apr 16, 2017

Jackson Wade Dixon, 73, of Colbert, GA, passed away Sunday, April 16, 2017. He was the son of the late Thomas and Geneva Dixon of Bogart, GA. He was retired from United Insurance Co. of America and Farmers Hardware of Athens. He is survived by wife Barbara L. Dixon; daughter Dawn Roberts of Watkinsville, GA; stepdaughters Cynthia Hardy of Roswell,...

Apr 14, 2017

Mable Prickett, 98, died April 14, 2017. Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at Evergreen Memorial Park. Lord and Stephens, EAST, was in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com

Service Details

Tuesday, April 18th, 2017, Evergreen Memorial Park

Interment Details

Evergreen Memorial Park

Apr 14, 2017

Glenda Nelms Stewart, 74, of Crawford, passed away Friday, April 14, 2017. Born in Lexington, she was a daughter of the late Eugene Nelms and Lucille McKettrick Nelms. Mrs. Stewart loved flowers and china painting. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Greg Stewart. Survivors include her husband, Coile T. Stewart; one son, Russell...

Apr 13, 2017

"Irish" John Blanton McCullough, Jr., 33, went to be with his mom, who is also in the presence of the Lord, Jesus Christ. John suffered greatly over the loss of his mother, Debra Ann Knuckles. The two had an amazing bond. He is survived by his brother, Paul Hirsch of Hornbrook, California, and father, John Blanton McCullough, Sr., of Mayesville,...

Apr 13, 2017

Frances Turner Strickland, age 79, was called home to her heavenly father on April 13, 2017. Born in Enterprise, Georgia on July 27th, 1937, Fran was pre-deceased by her parents, the late Ralph and Fairy Smith Turner, and her brother, George Hampton Turner. She is survived by her husband and love, Paul Strickland, of fifty-eight years; two sons and daughter-in-laws:...

Apr 11, 2017

Shirley Jarrett Massey, 67, of Commerce, passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2017. Born in Athens, she was the daughter of the late Franklin James Jarrett and Sarah Nabors Jarrett and was also preceded in death by her husband Johnny Wilton Massey. Mrs. Massey had a passion for the Great Smokey Mountains and travelling down unknown roads while driving. She loved...

Apr 11, 2017

Jennie Lord Argo, 94, passed away April 11, 2017. She was the daughter of the late Arthur J. & Florene Brooks Lord and is also preceded in death by her husband, Hugh Dorsey Argo. She was a member of Arnoldsville Baptist Church. Family and friends loved her stories, laughter, coconut cake and remembering birthdays. She was a thoughtful and fun...

Apr 8, 2017

Margaret Blue, 88, of Athens, died on April 8, 2017. Our mother's death is heartbreaking to us, but our family is blessed that we know she is with her Lord and Savior and is at peace. Margaret was preceded in death by her husband, Milton Blue, and a daughter, Karen Lee Blue. She is survived by her sister, Doris Emerson;...

Apr 7, 2017

Warren Elder Phillips, 90, formerly of Excelsior MN, died in Athens, GA on April 7, 2017. Preceded in death by his wife of 69 years, Arlene, his parents Daniel and Genevieve Phillips, step-mother Ruth Phillips, and sisters Anita Hughes and Evelyn Stockton. Warren is survived by three children; Dr. Tim (Kathy) Phillips, Amy (Michael) Warber and Nancy Leskee; six grandchildren...

Apr 3, 2017

Harvey O. "Buddy" Downs, Jr., 72, husband of Holley Downs, died Monday, April 3, 2017. Born in Athens on December 17, 1944, he was the son of the late Harvey O. Downs, Sr. and Lizzie Lou Dickens Downs. Buddy was a lifelong resident of Oconee County. He graduated from Oconee County High School in 1962 and The University of Georgia...