Bobby Lu (Turke) Leverett
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...
Charles Randall Ivie
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...
Ruby McDonald (Couch) Freeman
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...
Don Leaptrott
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...
Christopher Michael Simonton
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...
Jessie Mae (Kellar) James
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...
Robert Smith
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,...
Rose Mary Avants
Oct 4, 2017
Rose Mary Scaife Avants, entered Heaven Wednesday, October 4, 2017. She died peacefully at her home surrounded by her family. She was born September 23, 1938 in Marvell, Arkansas. She was the daughter of the late John William Scaife and Lena King Scaife. She was also preceded in death by her brother, John Scaife. Rose Mary is survived by her...
Wayne Gordon Gaddis
Sep 29, 2017
Wayne Gordon Gaddis, 73, passed away Friday, September 29, 2017. A lifelong resident of Athens, he was a son of the late Howard Gaddis and Mattie Parish Gaddis. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Bill and James Gaddis; one sister, Lavonia Horton and one granddaughter, Abigail Chambers. Survivors include three children and their...
Eva Christopher (Christopher) Carson
Sep 28, 2017
Eva Christopher Carson, age 83, of Watkinsville, Georgia passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2017. She was the daughter of the late Inus Franklin and Evie Mae Christopher. Eva was the widow of the late Neal Carson. She was a homemaker and a member of Antioch Christian Church. Survivors include two daughters, Julia Ann Powell (Wayne) and Stacey Randall (Randy),...
Willie (Doster) Crawford
Sep 27, 2017
Willie Viola Crawford, beloved matriarch and God's true light on Earth, passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2017. Born in Thompson, GA, she was the daughter of Tommie and Bessie Mae Doster. In addition to her parents, treasured friends and family too numerous to name, Willie was preceded in death by her son, Michael Lee Barnett, daughter, Debora Ann Barber, brother,...
Carolyn (Gann) Taylor
Sep 26, 2017
Carolyn Gann Taylor, 73 of Athens, passed away September 25, 2017. She was the daughter of the late, Woody & Lucille Gann, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Edward L. Taylor. Mrs. Taylor was a member of Oconee Street United Methodist Church. Graveside services are Thursday September 28, 2017 1:15pm at Athens Memory Gardens with Rev. Johnny...
Chris Hull Edwards
Sep 26, 2017
Chris Hull Edwards, 60, of Stockbridge, passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2017. Born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, he was the son of Roger Edwards and Retta Frazier Edwards. Chris loved fishing, riding his motorcycle, good jokes, music and playing bass guitar. He was especially proud of his past as a Crane Operator. Most importantly, Chris remained faithful and had a...
Gayle Irene "Maw Maw" (Russell) Thomas
Sep 22, 2017
Gayle "Maw Maw" Irene Thomas, 64 of Winterville, passed away September 22, 2017. She was the daughter of the late, George Franklin & Mary Long Russell; she was also preceded in death by a brother and sister. No services will be held at this time. Survivors include: Husband of 48 years, James E. Thomas; son and daughter, Jimmy (Sonya) Thomas...
Norman Mike Kennon
Sep 22, 2017
Norman Mike Kennon, 89, lifelong resident of Athens, Georgia died peacefully on September 22, 2017 surrounded by his beloved family. Mike is survived by his wife of 64 years, Nancy Whitworth, his daughter Kathleen Kennon Foster (Gary), and son David M. Kennon (Kathy). His legacy includes grandchildren Abigail Foster, Kelsie Kennon, Alice Davis (Chris), Nora Coker (Chris), Caroline Foster, Lauren...
William Marks "Will" Towles III
Sep 21, 2017
William Marks "Will" Towles, III, 40, died Thursday, September 21, 2017. Born in Athens, GA on February 3, 1977, Will grew up in Snellville and graduated from Brookwood High School. Prior to college he was a member of the Spirit of Atlanta Drum and Bugle Corps. He was a graduate of Valdosta State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Business...
Brian Ronald Martin Sr
Sep 20, 2017
Brian Ronald Martin Sr. 73, of Athens, GA passed away suddenly on Monday, September 18th, 2017. Although sudden, it wasn't entirely unexpected because he was in end stage renal failure for some time. If you knew Brian, you knew he did not want a fuss or anything fancy to mark his passing. He was excited for the next stage in...
Van W. Landers
Sep 20, 2017
Van W. Landers, 94, died September 20, 2017. A native of High Shoals, GA, he was a son of the late Charles Otto and Myrt Anthony Landers. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Louise Landers; two daughters, Julie Griffeth and Kim Moore; grandson, Marshall Fuqua; four brothers and one sister. Mr. Landers was a resident for...
Polly Ruth (Newton) White
Sep 19, 2017
Polly Newton White, daughter of deceased parents Bob and Charlotte Newton of Maxeys, GA, died on Tuesday, September 19, after a lifelong battle with myotonic dystrophy. She graduated from Oglethorpe County High School in 1984 and attended Reinhardt College. Polly was married to Thomas White in December 1986, and they have resided in Arcade GA for the last 20 years....
Thelma Nancy (Schultz) Rodekohr
Sep 18, 2017
Visitation Details
Saturday, September 23rd, 2017, Trinity Lutheran Church
Service Details
Saturday, September 23rd, 2017 2:00pm, Trinity Lutheran Church