OBITUARIES

Jul 24, 2022

Robert Lee Covington, Sr., 62, of Athens, died on Sunday, July 24, 2022.

Mr. Covington was a veteran of the United States Army.

Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, EAST, Athens, GA, is in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com

Jul 24, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Andrew J. Alasin. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jul 23, 2022

Minnie Lee (Leasy) Whitlock McClure born September 27, 1926 in Pacolet, SC passed away July 23, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband David Bryant McClure, Jr, parents Carl French and Bertha Cleo (Cook) Whitlock, sisters Margaret French (Whitlock) White, Elizabeth Denear (Whitlock) Blackwell, Helen Aughtry (Whitlock) Robinson, and brothers Carl Patrick and Prentice Earle Whitlock. She...

Jul 22, 2022

Jill Satterfield Middleton, 46, of Buford, GA, wife of David L. Middleton, died Friday, July 22, 2022.

Born in Athens, GA, she was the daughter of Dianne Jackson Satterfield of Comer and the late George David Satterfield. Jill was a graduate of the University Of Georgia and was currently working for Bosch. She was a member of...

Jul 22, 2022

Jeffrey Ryan Chappa, 40, died July 22, 2022. Jeffrey was born on November 24, 1981. He worked as a truckdriver and was an avid Georgia Bull Dog Fan. Survivors include his mother: Sabra Rockwell; children: Kadence Wright and Tyler Wright and maternal grandmother: Elizabeth Taylor. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather: Carl Taylor. Funeral services will...

Jul 22, 2022

Anne Montgomery Lee, 85, of Athens passed away on July 22, 2022. Born on May 16, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Oscar Montgomery and Bert Lovern Montgomery Ivy.

Anne retired with the University of Georgia spending the last 25 years of her long term tenure with the University at the Georgia Center for Continuing...

Jul 21, 2022

Full obituary details for Mrs. Epps will be announced.

Elizabeth “Liz” Ann Damron Epps, cherished wife, mother and grandmother, passed away on Thursday, July 21, 2022 at the age of 78.

Born in Oglethorpe County on August 14, 1943, she was a daughter of the late Grady and Jeanie Damron. Liz retired from Reliance Electric...

Jul 20, 2022

Carol Lee Schwope Stegeman, 86, of Athens, GA passed away on July 20, 2022.

The daughter of the late Ida and Joseph Schwope, she was born on January 12, 1936 and raised in Covington, KY. She attended St. Mary's Nursing Academy. Upon graduation, she married the love of her life, Donald H. Stegeman on August 10, 1957....

Jul 20, 2022

Jack Richard “Ricky” Fitzpatrick, Jr., died on July 20, 2022. Born in Athens, he was the son of Jack  Richard (Ceil) Fitzpatrick, Sr., and Janice Treadwell Brooks. Ricky was a brick mason by trade but had most recently worked for the University of Georgia Transportation Department as a bus driver. Ricky had a love for hunting and fishing like...

Jul 17, 2022

Rodney Wade Baker, 60, of Colbert passed away on Sunday, July 17, 2022. Born and raised in Madison County, Georgia, he was the son of Marian Thomas and the late Henry Baker. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his brother, Randall Baker and step-father, Allan  Thomas. Survivors include his mother, Marian Thomas; two daughters, Ashlei...

Jul 17, 2022

Lisa Mischelle Black Cooper, cherished fiancé, sister, aunt and friend, passed away on Sunday, July 17, 2022 at the age of 54.

Born in Seneca, SC, she was a daughter of the late Tommy Black and Margaret Sperlock Black.

Survivors include her fiancé, Meesh Mixon; step-daughter, Paige Johnson; brother, Rodney Black and nephew, Nicholas Black....

Jul 17, 2022

Linda Ann Hansford, 78, wife of 42 years to James “Sonny” Hansford, died on Sunday, July 17, 2022. Born in Athens, she was the daughter of the late Dorsey Bray and Myrtice Moon Bray. Linda was a school crossing guard for the Athens Clarke County Police Department and member of Whitehall Baptist Church.

Survivors in addition to...

Jul 15, 2022

Linda Reaves Steele 73 of Colbert passed away July 15, 2022. She was the daughter of the late, James Russell & Berlene Phillips Reeves. She was preceded in death by a husband of 46 years, Charles Everette Steele. Linda owned and operated Linda’s Beauty Shop in Ila, GA for 45 years.

No services are scheduled at this...

Jul 15, 2022

Randy Otis Phillips, 78 of Watkinsville, passed away July 15, 2022.

A native of Bishop, GA, he was the son of the late, S. Otis & Margie Phillips. He retired from Akins Ford and lived in Oconee County all of his life.

Funeral services will be Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 4:00 PM at Oconee...

Jul 14, 2022

Elaine Dickens, 70, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on Thursday, July 14, 2022.  Born December 4, 1951, Elaine was the daughter of the late Ray M. Long and Mary Ann Long. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Michael Long.  Elaine was born and raised in Statham, GA, and...

Jul 12, 2022

Curtis Thomas Scott, 89, of Winterville, died on Tuesday, July 12, 2022.

Graveside services will be held on Saturday, July 16 at Winterville City Cemetery at 11:00 a.m.

Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, EAST, Athens, GA, is in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com

Jul 12, 2022

Wayne Chandler, 77, of Athens died July 12, 2022.

A lifelong resident of Athens, Wayne was a son of the late Garnett Troy and Mattie Sue Belle Carter Chandler and was preceded in death by his brothers, Warren and Wiley; sister, Linda and nephews, William Warren "Bro" Chandler, Jr and Wesley Clinton Chandler, Jr.  He was a...

Jul 11, 2022

Melvin Ray King, 74, of Watkinsville, died on Monday, July 11, 2022.

He was born on December 18, 1947, in Greensboro, GA, to Melvin F King and Nora Christopher King. Ray graduated from Greene County High School, Class of 1966, and earned his degree from North Georgia Technical College before serving his country in the U.S. Air...

Jul 11, 2022

William Paul Holcomb, 83 of Carlton passed away July 11, 2022. He was the son of the late, James A & Lizzie N. Holcomb. He was preceded in death by his wife, Scherie Holcomb; brother and sister, James Arthur Holcomb and Patricia Ann Allen. Mr. Holcomb attended Sandy Cross Baptist Church.

Graveside services will be Thursday, July...

Jul 11, 2022

Brenda Kay Romine, 73, of Athens, Georgia went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, July 10, 2022. She was born on March 22, 1949, in Newton, Iowa to the late James Leslie “Bill” Romine and Elizabeth Louise Romine (Nee Blankenship). Brenda received an associate of Arts Degree from Waycross College and a BA degree in Political Science...