OBITUARIES

Jun 26, 2016

William James "Jim" Schultz, 63, husband of Alisa Norris Schultz, died Sunday, June 26, 2016. A native of Athens, he was the son of the late William John "Bill" Schultz and Mary Thurmond Schultz. He was also preceded in death by an infant son, William Joseph Schultz. Mr. Schultz retired from the University of Georgia as a Budget Specialist after...

Jun 24, 2016

Dorothy Leigh Guirkins Morris, 90, of Duluth, passed away Friday, June 24, 2016. Born in Bath, NC, she was the daughter of the late Jesse Guirkins and Rosa Newberry Guirkins. She married James Daulton Morris on March 26, 1953 and they remained married until his death in 1987. Mrs. Morris enjoyed traveling, reading, quilting, crossword puzzles, word games and she...

Jun 21, 2016

Joyce Cook Smith was born April 23, 1929 in Athens, Georgia to Gladys Catherine and Julian Walter Cook. In addition to her beloved husband Wilton Smith and her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother Bill Cook and sister Martha Nan Cook. Mrs. Smith graduated from Athens High School in 1946 where her fellow students elected her Miss...

Jun 17, 2016

Lois Wills Hutchinson, 93, of Athens, Georgia (formerly of Muskegon, Michigan) died Friday, June 17, 2016. She was predeceased by her husband of 72 years, George Walter Hutchinson. She is survived by her sons Ned (Linda) of Ludington, MI, and Hal (Jane) of Evart, MI, daughter, Martha Hutchinson Sweat of Athens, GA, four grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. A family service...

Jun 16, 2016

Hilda Louise Patton, 85, of Carlton, passed away Thursday, June 23, 2016. A lifelong resident of Oglethorpe County, she was the daughter of the late Joe Thomas Patton and Ada Tiller Patton. Ms. Patton loved flowers and her cats and dogs. She was a member of Glade United Methodist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...

Jun 16, 2016

Steve Patrick Burroughs, 55, of Hull, died Thursday, June 16, 2016. Steve was born in Fort Dix, New Jersey to Charlie and Loretta Sklar Burroughs. Steve was preceded in death by his wife, Cynthia Robin Burroughs, and brothers James and Richard Burroughs. He is survived by his children, Stephenie Burroughs, Michael Burroughs, Patrick Burroughs, and step-son Tyler Doster, siblings Cathy...

Jun 16, 2016

Gladys Geraldine Elder, 79 of Watkinsville, passed away June 16, 2016. She was the daughter of Wyvis and Maudie Lord. She was also preceded in death by her son, Jimmy Elder, and brother, William Lord. Mrs. Elder was a longtime member of Antioch Christian Church. Funeral services are 3:00 pm, Sunday June 19, 2016 at Antioch Christian Church with Pastors...

Jun 15, 2016

Watkinsville - Michael O. Carson, 61 of Watkinsville went to be with his Lord Jesus Christ on June 15, 2016. Mr. Carson was the son of Hazel Carson and the late O'Neal Carson. He was a native of Oconee County and was preceded in death by his father, Thomas O'Neal Carson and an infant brother. He graduated from Oconee County...

Jun 14, 2016

Frances Bolton Baker, 93, of Bogart, died June 14, 2016. Born in Jackson County, she was the oldest of 7 children of the late Dewey and Evelyn Powell Bolton. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Paul A. Baker, Sr. and 2 sisters, Kitty Moon and Mary Walls. Mrs. Baker was a homemaker and retired from...

Jun 13, 2016

Helene Eddye Keller Hooten, 72, a retired teacher at Gaines School Elementary and PBX operator at St. Mary's Hospital in Athens, died suddenly of natural causes on Monday, June 13. She was born August 30, 1943 in Scottsboro, Alabama to the late Marie Sparks and James Eddie Keller. Helene grew up in Hollywood, Alabama and graduated from the University of...

Jun 11, 2016

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Monday, June 13th, 2016 6:00pm - 8:00pm, Lord and Stephens, EAST

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Jun 10, 2016

Anna Durham Boling, 56, died June 10, 2016. Anna was born on July 2, 1959 to Mercer Clarence and Nell Wright Durham. She grew up in Union Point, Georgia where she attended the First United Methodist Church. Anna is a member of Grace Fellowship Church of God in Bogart, Georgia where she was active in Sunday School and her Small...

Jun 10, 2016

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Jun 9, 2016

Jimmie F. Duncan, age 83, of Danielsville , Georgia, passed away on June 8 after and long battle with Alzheimer's. He is survived by the love of his life and wife of 60 years, Joyce Duncan, daughter Susan Gravely and son-in-law Mike Gravely, son Chris Duncan and wife Lisa Duncan, along with four grandsons, Patrick Thomas Cleary and wife Melanie...

Jun 8, 2016

James "Buck" Edward McDaniel, 51 of Madison, Georgia, passed away June 8, 2016 at his residence. He was the son of the late, Lonnis and Mary Nell McDaniel. He was also preceded in death by his brothers: Donald, Jimmy Lonnie and Ricky McDaniel. Survivors include: Wife, Rosie Pressley McDaniel; Sons and Daughter, David (Nikki Boss) McDaniel, Jenna (David) Hayes, Eddie...

Jun 8, 2016

Doris Rains Bell, 81, died June 8, 2016. Mrs. Bell was the daughter of the late Otis Chastain and Madge Gallman. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Thomas H. Rains and Nelms L. Bell. Funeral services will be Sunday, June 12, 2016 at 2:00 PM at the chapel of Lord and Stephens, EAST. Entombment will follow at Evergreen...

Jun 7, 2016

Rosette Irene Lee, 77, of Bogart, passed away Tuesday, June 7, 2016. Born in Colgate, Oklahoma she was the daughter of the late Harry Leroy Wilson and Audrey Griffin Wilson. She retired from AT&T as a telephone operator and was a member of the AT&T Telephone Pioneers of America. She volunteered at Scottish Rite for many years. Mrs. Lee enjoyed...

Jun 6, 2016

Susan Elizabeth Gray, 69 of Athens, passed away June 6, 2016. She was the daughter of the late, Dr. Leroy C. and Katherine Brown. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Robert Teasley. Mrs. Gray was a graduate from Hart County High School in 1965 and later graduated from Forrest College in 1967. She was from Elberton,...

Jun 6, 2016

Mary Alice Whitehead Canning, 89, of Athens, passed away Monday, June 6, 2016. A lifelong resident of the area, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd Stephens Whitehead and Veona Burger Whitehead. Mrs. Canning was a longtime member of Town and County Garden Club and she attended Cornerstone Church. She owned and operated Peter Pan Child Development Center following...

Jun 5, 2016

William J. Free died June 5 of complications of Parkinson's Disease. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert Free and Kate Free of Athens. Dr. Free is survived by his son, David, of Chicago, and by his wife, Marya, of Athens. Dr. Free was a faculty member in UGA's Department of English before his retirement; he was awarded...