OBITUARIES

Feb 16, 2016

Anthony Wayne Waldrop, 56, of Colbert, died Tuesday, February 16, 2016. Born in Atlanta, he was the son of Sara Ferguson Waldrop and the late Solomon Waldrop. Anthony was a very active and helpful member of the Colbert Community. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Donna Waldrop. Survivors include his ex-wife, Janice Waldrop;...

Feb 16, 2016

Evie Lou Berry, 99, of Winterville, died Tuesday, February 17, 2016. Born in White County, she was the daughter of the late Dallas Barber and Mattierae Wages Barber. Mrs. Berry was a member of Winterville United Methodist Church, and she loved to sew. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Arnett Alvis Berry; one...

Feb 15, 2016

Visitation Details

Thursday, February 18th, 2016 2:00pm - 4:00pm, Lord and Stephens, WEST

Feb 15, 2016

Charles Joseph Verde, 91, of Madison County, Georgia died in a tragic motor vehicle accident on Monday, February 15, 2016. Born in Verona, Pennsylvania on December 1, 1924, he was the son of the late Dominic Gugliuzza and Antoinette Verde Gugliuzza. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two siblings, Rosaria Sherwood and Anthony Gugliuzza. He...

Feb 14, 2016

Samuel James (Jim) Rowan, Ph.D., 83, of Athens, died Sunday, February 14, 2016 at his home after a long illness. He was born in Lakeland, GA on September 1, 1932 to the late Golie Thelma Watson and the late William Elisha Rowan. He graduated from Lanier Co. High School and earned an Associate's degree in Agriculture from Abraham Baldwin Agriculture...

Feb 12, 2016

Dr. Thomas Daniel Aaron, 88, died peacefully on Friday, February 12, 2016. He was born on September 2, 1927; the sixth child of Thomas D. and Bessie Brown Aaron in Royston, GA. He is survived by one sister Kathleen Edwards (96) of Gainesville. Dr. Aaron was active in the Masons and served in the US Army-both active and reserves, retiring...

Feb 12, 2016

David Lee Fitzpatrick, 24, of Hull GA, went to be with his Lord Friday, February 12, 2016 after a courageous battle with leukemia. David was a gifted musician and artist, and a black belt in taekwondo. He was a loving son, brother, and friend. David was preceded in death by his grandparents, Winnie and Denver Campbell, and Mildred and Wilson...

Feb 11, 2016

Ray Darold Booth, age 73, died Thursday, February 11, 2016. A native of Comer, he was the son of the late Earnest and Clara Dale Booth. Mr. Booth retired from Sears as an Automotive Manager and was the owner operator for 26 years of Colbert Oaks Furniture and the Highway 72 Flea Market. Survivors include his wife of 54 years,...

Feb 11, 2016

Feb 11, 2016

Joe Edward Epps, 87, of Comer, died Thursday, February 11, 2016. A native of Greenville, SC, he was the son of the late Dave Newton Epps and Nettie Belle Epps. Survivors include his wife; Minnie Lee Black Epps; sons: Joe A. Epps of Comer, Dexter (Teresa) Epps of Comer; grandchildren: Lacey (Tim) Conwell and Kristi (Dayton) Strickland and one great...

Feb 10, 2016

Dr. Samuel B. Jones, Jr. was born in Roswell, Ga. on December 18, 1933 and died on February 9, 2016. Sam was the only child of Samuel B. Jones, Sr. and Mary Bell Nichols Jones, and was predeceased by his parents and by his loving wife of 56 years, Carleen A. Jones. He is survived by his children, Valerie Hinesley...

Feb 10, 2016

Jimmy Van Hayes of Orlando, Florida passed to heaven on February 10,2016. He was 54 years old. Van was employed by AMVETS up until the time of his diagnosis with brain cancer. He also lived in Athens, Rome, & the Atlanta area. He attended West Rome High School, Berry College & graduated with honors from Herzing College. He is survived...

Feb 8, 2016

Harvey W. Graham, Jr. of Comer, Georgia, born August 26, 1931 and died February 8, 2016 at Comer Health Center. He was affectionately known to his grandchildren and great grandchildren as" Junebug." He was the husband of the late Jeanette Smith Graham and was the son of the late Harvey W. Graham, Sr. and the late Clara Wright and step-son...

Feb 8, 2016

Reverend Robert E. H. (Bob) Wagnon, 79, of Crawford, Ga. took hold of Jesus' hand and stepped into eternity on Monday Feb. 8, 2016. Born in Greene County Ga. on Aug. 22, 1936, he was the son of the late Edwin Harold and Mildred Lundy Wagnon, and a retired minister and funeral director. Rev. Wagnon truly loved the Lord and...

Feb 6, 2016

Jeanette Roberts, 89, died February 6, 2016. A native of Penfield, Jeanette grew up in Lithonia and graduated from Lithonia High School. She was a homemaker and was very involved in school activities with her three children. This includes being President of the PTA at Stoneview Elementary School for many years as well as the lunchroom cashier at Rainbow Elementary...

Feb 6, 2016

After a long and joyful life, Carroll Pilgrim Tyner, born Nancy Carroll Pilgrim, in Carrollton, Georgia, June 27, 1934, passed peacefully on Saturday morning, February 6, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leonard Paul Pilgrim and Martha McMichen Pilgrim, and two brothers, Leonard Paul Pilgrim, Jr. and Douglas Anthony Pilgrim. Carroll attended Douglas County High School. She...

Feb 5, 2016

Katherine Andert, born November 17, 1919 in Lisbon, Ohio, to Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth M. Parsley, Sr., died February 5, 2016. She attended Ohio State University and was initiated into the Pi Beta Phi sorority. She completed a bachelor's and earned a master's degree from the University of Illinois, majoring in Elementary Education. She taught in the Champaign Community Schools...

Feb 5, 2016

Stella Lucille Strickland, 83, of Colbert, passed away Friday, February 5, 2016. Born in Crouse, NC, she was a daughter of the late George Morris Reynolds and Devera Crump Reynolds. Mrs. Strickland was a member of Word of Life Church, and she enjoyed reading her Bible. Most importantly, she loved her family and her grandchildren. In addition to her parents,...

Feb 5, 2016

Mary Joyce Acton, 77, died February 5, 2016. A native of Duluth, GA, she was a daughter of the late Carl and Lucille Brown Roland and the widow of Harvey O. Acton. She retired from Frito-Lay and worked for Dixie-Diamond Manufacturing in Lilburn for several years. Funeral services will be Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at 11:00AM at the chapel of...

Feb 5, 2016

Gene Ray Shepard, 80, of Watkinsville, Georgia, went to be with his Lord and Savior on February 5, 2016. He was born in Montgomery, West Virginia. Gene loved and served the Lord through his church, Watkinsville First Baptist as a deacon, trustee and active member since 1960. He was a graduate of the University of Georgia's Business School in 1963....