OBITUARIES

Aug 7, 2022

Jon Franklin Deans, 71, of Watkinsville, Ga., went home to be with his Lord whom he loved very much on August 7, 2022. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend.

Jon was born on August 15, 1950. He was the son of the late William Franklin Deans and Doris Hood Deans. He grew up...

Aug 7, 2022

Carolyn Thomas of Crawford, Georgia passed away on Sunday, August 7th, 2022. She was born Carolyn Louise Davis to Margie and Silas Davis in Portland, Tennessee. She is preceded in death by her parents, siblings, and husband Alford Thomas, Sr. Carolyn graduated from the St. Mary's School of Practical Nursing in 1971. She was a dedicated LPN at St....

Aug 6, 2022

Elizabeth Dixon Lowe, 80, of Athens, GA passed away on Saturday, August 6, 2022. She was born September 30, 1941 to the late Harriett Craven Dixon and Granville A. Dixon.  In addition to her parents Elizabeth was preceded in death by her husband of 27 years, Harry E. “Gene” Lowe, grandson, Beau Anderson Gunter, two brothers, four sisters and...

Aug 5, 2022

Darlene Marie Bell, age 81, of Athens, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 5, 2022, surrounded by family who dearly loved her.

A native of Athens, Mrs. Bell was the youngest of five children of the late Mary Madeline Gann Smith and William Green Smith.  Mrs. Bell was preceded in death by her husband, Frederick Ray Bell,...

Aug 4, 2022

Phylis Irene Adams Donaldson passed away on August 4, 2022, one day short of her 93rd birthday. She was born on August 5, 1929 in Dunwoody, Ga. Irene died peacefully at Manor Lake Assisted Living in Athens, Ga, where she was a resident for four months.

She graduated from North Fulton Highschool in 1946 and...

Aug 4, 2022

John Anthony Batson, 67, husband of 25 years to Terri Hubert Batson, died August 4, 2022. Born in Greensboro, GA he was the son of the late John Walter Batson and Susie Mae Sherrer Batson.  Mr. Batson was a general contractor and owner of Batson Construction. Survivors in addition to his wife include three sons: Shanan Batson, Zachary Batson...

Aug 1, 2022

Grover Earl Bryson, 53, of Oglethorpe County, Georgia, passed away on August 1, 2022. Born on June 28, 1969, he was the son of Mary Lois Arflin and the late Wallace Earl Bryson.

Nicknamed “Big Shot”, he loved racing.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Chancey Bryson.

Jul 31, 2022

Parks Towns, 91, of Athens, died on Sunday, July 31, 2022.

Graveside funeral services will be held on Thursday, August 4 at Evergreen Memorial Park at 10:00 a.m.

Mr. Towns will lie in state at Lord and Stephens, East on Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. for anyone who would like to pay their...

Jul 30, 2022

Michael Lincoln Paradise, cherished father, grandfather and brother, passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2022 at the age of 74.

A lifelong resident of Crawford, he was a son of the late A. Lincoln Paradise and Rose Moore Jenkins. Mr. Paradise graduated from Oglethorpe County High School and retired from Fowler Products after more than 49 years...

Jul 30, 2022

Michael Lee Norman, beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 30, 2022 at the age of 53.

Born in Athens, he was a son of the late David Hugh Norman Jr. and Peggy Jean Marrett Norman. Michael enjoyed fishing and was an avid fan of the Georgia Bulldogs. Most importantly, he thrived...

Jul 30, 2022

Murphy Stephen “Steve” White, 78, of Eatonton, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, July 30, 2022.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 3, 2022 from 1:00pm. – 2:30pm., and the funeral service will held on the same day at 3pm in the chapel, both at Lord & Stephens East Funeral Home, 4355 Lexington Road, Athens, GA...

Jul 28, 2022

Eloise Dalton Edwards, 84, of Athens passed away on July 28 th , 2022. Born in White County, GA. Eloise was the daughter of the late Thomas Watson and Viola Smith Dalton. She was preceded in death by her seven siblings: Calvin (Pete) Dalton, Agnes Skelton, Rudolph Dalton, Durand (Dude) Dalton, Mildred Lyle, Thomas Dalton Jr., and Donald Dalton....

Jul 28, 2022

Brian John LaHaie, 67, of Watkinsville passed away July 28, 2022 after a courageous battle with brain cancer. He was born June 4, 1955 in Fort Knox, KY to Paul and Trevelyn LaHaie, and grew up in Peoria, Illinois.

Surviving are two children, Nicole (David) Aldridge and Adam (Paula) LaHaie, both of Atlanta, GA. Also surviving are...

Jul 27, 2022

Michael Albert Spronck, 97, of Bogart passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2022. Born on December 17, 1924, in Bayonne, NJ, he was the son of the late Michael H. Spronck and Elsie Schroeder Spronck. Mike loved art, golf, playing tennis, swimming in the ocean. He was a veteran of the United States Navy, Seaman 1 st Class, Honorably...

Jul 27, 2022

John ‘Johnny’ Weymon Harrison, cherished husband, father, grandfather and brother, passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, July 27, 2022 at the age of 71.

Born in Athens, he was a son of the late Lee Harrison and Willie Langford Harrison as well as his brother Lee Harrison Jr. Johnny enjoyed hunting, fishing and long days at the...

Jul 27, 2022

Dana Allen Carter, cherished husband, father, grandfather and brother, passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at the age of 72.

Born in Athens, he was a son of the late Emory Allen Carter and Sara Dillard Carter. Mr. Carter was a clock repairman and mechanic. He enjoyed hunting and was a member of Amvets Post 10....

Jul 26, 2022

David Csuka (51), born on July 6, 1971, passed away on July 25, 2022. A gentle man who will be remembered for his love of God’s creation and his love for his family. He survived by his mother Lynn Csuka, ex-wife Christy Csuka, and kids Brian M. Csuka, Mandi Csuka, and Noah Csuka. He was predeceased by his father William...

Jul 26, 2022

David “Dave” Edwin Gastley age 70,  of Athens, Georgia died on July 26, 2022.  David was born in Atlanta, Georgia the son of the late Jesse and Dorothy Gastley.  He graduated from Sandy Springs High School in 1970.  He moved to Athens a few years after graduation because of the emerging music scene.

David Gastley is survived...

Jul 26, 2022

Pearl Yvonne Miller, 85, wife of nearly 69 years to the late Reverend Bobby Gene “B.G.” Miller, Sr., died Tuesday, July 26, 2022. Born in Jackson, TN, she was the daughter of the late Johnnie M. Stubblefield and Jimmie Pearl Lynch Stubblefield.

Mrs. Miller and Rev. Miller married on January 1, 1952. They began serving in the...

Jul 24, 2022

Dr. Donald Lee Evans, 79, of Athens, GA, died on July 24, 2022, at his residence in Greensboro, GA. He was born in Kansas City, MO, on May 22, 1943. He received a bachelor’s and master’s degrees in biological sciences from the University of Missouri-Kansas City and a doctorate in immunology from the University of Arkansas. Dr. Evans completed...