OBITUARIES

Dec 30, 2012

Janice Dottery Stephens, 65, passed away December 30, 2012. Janice was born in Athens in 1947 and was preceded in death by her parents, Leonard and Alberta Dottery of Watkisnville. She is survived by her husband of forty-seven years, Wayne Stephens; two sons, Christopher (Rita) Stephens of Hull and Timothy (Misty) Stephens; one granddaughter, Emma; two brothers, Richard Dottery and...

Dec 30, 2012

Velma Bramlett Rochester, 96, wife of the late Ralph Eli Rochester, died Sunday, December 30, 2012. A native of Tiger, GA, she was the daughter of the late Henry Lawrence and Lassie Holcomb Bramlett. In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Rochester was also preceded in death by her son: Charles Eli Rochester; daughter: Betty Jean Rochester; brothers: Odie...

Dec 29, 2012

Ronald (Ron) Alvin Deal, Jr., age 91, of Bogart, Ga., passed away on Dec. 29, 2012. The funeral service will be held at 2:30 PM on Jan 2, 2012, at Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, 1211 Jimmie Daniel Road, Bogart, GA. Rev. Parker Benson of Bethlehem First United Methodist Church will be officiating. Visitation will be held from 1 PM...

Dec 29, 2012

Brandon King, 25, died Saturday, December 29, 2012. Born October 2, 1987 in Washington, DC, he was the son of Greg and Ginny King of Watkinsville. He had attended Maxey's Christian Church. Brandon enjoyed camping, fishing and shooting with his friends. His smile would always light up the room when he entered. He was a loving father and son. In...

Dec 29, 2012

Athens, GA - Holley P. Watkins, Jr., 70, died December 29, 2012. Born in Richmond County, he was the son of the late Holley Parks Watkins, Sr. and Virginia Ree Smith and was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Holcomb Watkins. Mr. Watkins was retired from Southern Bell with over 30 years of service. Following his retirement, he worked...

Dec 29, 2012

Athens, GA - Annette Venable Sanders, widow of Emmett C. Sanders, died December 29, 2012. A native of Athens, she was the daughter of the late C.T. and Ella May Seymore Venable. Mrs. Sanders served as a nurse with the U.S. Navy, followed by a career in nursing in Athens. She was a member of Young Harris United Methodist Church....

Dec 28, 2012

Watkinsville, GA - Dr. Carol L. White, 63, died December 28, 2012 following an 11 year fight with cancer. Born in Augusta, GA, she is the daughter of the late John Edward and Louise Fallaw Lord. Dr. White is a graduate of Richmond Academy in Augusta and the University of Georgia, where she received 4 degrees including an ACS-Certified Bachelors...

Dec 28, 2012

Winterville, GA - Jacqueline T. Hathcock, 73, died December 28, 2012. She was preceded in death ten months to the day by the love of her life, Don Hathcock. Born in Athens, she was the daughter of the late Arthur L. and Ethel Hill Thornton and was preceded in death by brothers, Dewitt Edward Thornton, Arthur Elmer Thornton and William...

Dec 26, 2012

Thomas Eric "Tom" Bagby, 83, died December 26, 2012. Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 29, 2012 at 2:30PM at Lexington Baptist Church. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 Friday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Lexington Baptist Church. Lord & Stephens East is in charge of arrangements.

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Dec 24, 2012

Hilda Hancock, 89, a resident of Timothy Woods died on December 24, 2012. Born in Clarke County, where she resided most of her life, she was the daughter of the late John David and Stella Anderson Hancock. She was also predeceased by a brother, Horace David Hancock. After graduating from Winterville High School, and the University of Georgia with a...

Dec 24, 2012

Doyle S. Martin, 73, husband of Martha Thomas Martin, died Monday, December 24, 2012 at his residence. A native of Athens, he was the son of the late Doyle "Sandy" Martin and Sarah Griffith Martin,brother of the late Lucy Heim and Sandra Charlton. He was a 1957 graduate of Athens High School and retired from the University of Georgia He...

Dec 22, 2012

Carolyne Mace Williams peacefully passed away in her home surrounded by family at the age of 85, on Saturday, December 22. Carolyne was born in Marion, South Carolina on February 20, 1927 to Neal Marion Mace and Susie Margaret Hall. She moved to Cordele, Georgia her senior year in high school, and met the love of her life John. Married...

Dec 22, 2012

Mary Louise Grimes, 73, died December 22, 2012. A native of Pendergrass, GA, she was a daughter of the late C. P. and Thelma Gee Cooper. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Johnny Cooper. A visitation will be Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at Lord and Stephens, EAST at 6:00pm followed by a Memorial Service at 7:30pm. Survivors...

Dec 21, 2012

Watkinsville, GA - Martha Lou Veale Smith, 92, died December 21, 2012. Born in Oconee County, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Zuber Veale, Sr. and Effie Warren Hall Veale. She was the widow of Jerry B. Smith and was preceded in death by her brother, Thomas Zuber Veale, Jr. Mrs. Smith was raised in Oglethorpe County and...

Dec 21, 2012

Mr. James Robert Pulliam, 92, of Winterville, died Friday, Dec. 21, at his home, surrounded by loved ones. Mr. Pulliam was born June 21, 1920, in Stephens County. He was the youngest child of John Robert Pulliam and Mary Evelia McEwen Pulliam. He was a graduate of Winterville High School where he played on his high school basketball team. He...

Dec 20, 2012

Hull, GA - Coyal Strickland, 94, died Thursday, December 20, 2012. Mr. Strickland was the son of the late Clemon and Texie Mae Hill Strickland and was widowed by his wife Ruth Baxter Strickland. Mr. Strickland was a farmer and was a machine operator with Oliver Rubber Co. He was a U.S.Army Veteran of WWII and was a member of...

Dec 20, 2012

Penelope Louise Gavrielides, our beloved angel, went to be with the Lord on December 20, 2012. Penelope was preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, Peggy Walters. Survivors include her parents, Michael & Stephanie Gavrielides; paternal grandparents, Michael & Harriette Gavrielides; and maternal grandfather, Robert Walters. Funeral services will be held at 11AM Monday, December 24, 2012 at Saint Philothea...

Dec 19, 2012

Mr. William Grady Wheless, passed away at his home Wednesday, December 19, 2012. Mr. Wheless was born in Enterprise, GA to Joseph and Gladys Black Wheless. He served honorably with the US Navy, and worked with Kline Wheless Grading. Mr. Wheless was a master mason and was a member of Panthersville Lodge # 543. He was preceded in death by...

Dec 19, 2012

Athens, GA - Deborah Ann DiPalma, 60, died December 19, 2012. Born in Springfield, PA, she was the daughter of the late William and Thelma DeFeo. She is survived by her husband, Dr. Frank DiPalma; children, Tiffany Kearney, Victoria Martin, Matthew DiPalma, Frank Andrew DiPalma, Francesca DiPalma and Frank DiPalma, Jr.; sister, Diane Sangillo; brother, Billy DeFeo; grandchildren, Isabelle, Lucas,...

Dec 19, 2012

Bettie Ann Reeves Wehunt, 88, died December 19, 2012. A native of Clarke County, she was a daughter of the late Booth and Eula Chandler Reeves and was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Ralph L. Wehunt. She was a homemaker and a member of Tuckston United Methodist Church for many years. Graveside services will be Saturday, December 22,...