George Raft Lang
Jul 13, 2020
George Raft Lang, age 70, of Watkinsville, GA passed July 13, 2020. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, July 18, 2020 at the graveside of Oconee Memorial Park, 2370 Hog Mountain Road, Watkinsville, GA. Public viewing, Friday 2-6 PM, at the funeral home. Survivors include: his wife of 47 1/2 years, Lillie Lang; two daughters, Jocelyn Lang...
Daniel R. Scott Sr.
Jul 11, 2020
Daniel R. Scott, Sr., age 81, of Hull, GA passed July 11, 2020. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Friday July 17, 2020 at Athens Memory Garden, 5195 Lexington Road Athens, GA 30605. Public viewing, Thursday 12-6 PM, at the funeral home. Survivors include: his wife, Mattie A. Scott; two sons, Daniel (Wanda) Scott, Jr. and Sam (Judy...
Norman Louis Allinger
Jul 8, 2020
Dr. N.L. Allinger Obituary Norman L. Allinger or “Lou,” as he was known to his friends, was born on April 6, 1928, in Alameda, California. From the age of nine on he was always employed in some fashion, first at the age of nine selling magazines and newspapers, then later as an ice-man, a part-time mail carrier, an apricot-picker, a...
Michael Duane Clanton
Jul 8, 2020
Michael D. Clanton, 54, of Gainesville, GA, died Wednesday, July 8, 2020. Born in Columbus, GA he was the son of Sue Harbuck Clanton of Athens and the late Jack Edwards Clanton. In addition to his mother, he is survived by one brother Eric B. Clanton. Mike was a 1988 graduate of the University of Georgia and received his national...
Billy Ray Wright
Jul 7, 2020
Billy Ray Wright, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at the age of 68. Born in Barrow County, he was a son of the late Edward Wright and Ollie Mae Wilson Wright. Mr. Wright retired from Gold Kist Poultry and was a member of Cornerstone Church in Athens. In addition to his parents,...
Tina Michelle Miller
Jul 6, 2020
Tina Michelle Miller, 37, wife of 13 years to Larry Miller, died Monday, July 6, 2020. Born in Athens, she was the daughter of Billy Tittle, Joann Bradshaw Tittle and Susie Coleman. Tina was a homemaker and attended Faith Pentecostal Church. Survivors in addition to her husband and parents include her twin sons: Levi and Dallas Miller; siblings: Wendy Tittle,...
John Wesley Goodrum
Jul 6, 2020
John Wesley Goodrum, 77, retired Professor of Biological and Agricultural Engineering at the University of Georgia, died on Monday, July 6, 2020. John, a pioneering researcher in biofuels, diesel engines, and chemical engineering, was employed in the Driftmier Engineering Center from 1980 to 2004, when he retired from teaching but continued to participate in projects and to mentor students. He...
Elizabeth Ann (Sellers) Day
Jul 1, 2020
Elizabeth Ann Day, 80, wife of the late Harry McKenny Day, died Wednesday, July 1, 2020. A private service will be held Friday, July 3, 2020. Following the chapel service a graveside service will be held at 2:45PM at Athens Memory Gardens. In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be made to the American Kidney Foundation. Lord and Stephens Funeral Home,...
Carolyn Kennedy Hitchcock
Jun 24, 2020
God saw fit to clip another of his beautiful roses from his rose bush, Carolyn Kennedy Hitchcock on June 24, 2020. Carolyn is the daughter of the late Mr. George Kennedy & Mrs. Martha Kennedy. Carolyn leaves behind to cherish in her memories one brother, William Kennedy, two forever loving sisters, Shirley Kennedy, Georgia Robinson and a host of loving...
Mary Lou (Mcdaniel) Reynolds
Jun 20, 2020
Mary Lou McDaniel Reynolds, 72, of Bishop, died on Saturday, June 20, 2020. She is survived by her husband, Bennie A. Reynolds; her son, Tony A. Reynolds; her brother, Tom McDaniel; her granddaughter, Krystal N. Reynolds; and great-grandson Shane G. Reese. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, June 24, at Oconee Memorial Park on Highway 53/Hog Mountain Rd....
Katherine Kenimer Weatherford
Jun 13, 2020
Due to restrictions necessitated by the coronavirus, private services will be held.
George Bell
Jun 11, 2020
On Thursday, June 11, 2020, Mr. George Bell, 89, a lifelong resident of Crawford, GA said goodnight to his loving wife, Mildred “Bird” Bell, his children, his grandchildren, brother, brother-in-laws, and the rest of his family and the Smokey Road community at large. He worked as a heavy equipment operator for Wheless Grading Company until he retired in the late...
George Allan Hardigree
Jun 7, 2020
Allan Hardigree Sr., a native of Oconee county, was born on April 6, 1946 and passed away on June 7, 2020. Allan is preceded in death by his parents, Henry Lorenzo Hardigree and Dorothy Dell Hardigree; and brother, Henry David Hardigree. Survivors include his wife, Diane Gilbert Hardigree; daughter, Dorothy Hardigree; son, Al Hardigree Jr.; sister, June Hardigree (Dennis) McKenzie;...
Thomas "Sam" Carrol Griffeth
Jun 5, 2020
Thomas Carrol “Sam” Griffeth, 85, died Friday, June 5, 2020. Born in High Shoals, GA, he was the son of the late Euel Lumpkin Griffeth and G. Louise Lovern Griffeth and was also preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Griffeth and children: Penny Eaton and Dennis Griffeth. Sam retired from furniture manufacturing and attended High Shoals Christian Church. He...
Charles Robert Tapley Jr
Jun 5, 2020
Charles Robert Tapley, Jr., 74, of Lilburn, GA, passed away on June 5, 2020. Charles was born on June 25, 1945 to Charles Robert Tapley, Sr. and Marjorie Caccamisi in Baltimore, Maryland. After graduating from Messick High School in Memphis, Tennessee, he went on to study at the University of Memphis (known then as Memphis State University). He later enjoyed...
Barbara Lee (Mccollum) Kennedy
May 31, 2020
Barbara Lee McCollum Kennedy passed away on May 31, 2020 at St. Mary’s Hospice House in Athens, GA. Born in Bowling Green, KY in 1943, she grew up in Eatonton, GA, the daughter of Chalmers Fleming McCollum and Dorothy Ellis McCollum. She graduated from Putnam County High School, where her mother taught English and her father was the Principal. Barbara...
Delores Farrow Blanton
May 27, 2020
Delores Farrow Blanton, 86 of Watkinsville passed away May 27, 2020. She was the daughter of the late, James and Louise Farrow. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Jimmy Farrow and Ralph Simpson. Graveside services will be Saturday May 30, 2020 10:30am at Oconee Memorial Park with DR. Rick Standard and Rev. Dan Fuller officiating. Survivors include:...
James Robert "Jim" Martin
May 25, 2020
Dr. James Robert “Jim” Martin passed into the arms of his Savior Monday, May 25, 2020. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Fran Martin; three daughters: Ruth (Hunter) Baker, Joanne Martin, and Deborah (Tom) Bohannon; and five grandchildren: Andrew, Esther, Grace, Lydia, and Miriam. Jim attended high school at Ben Lippen in Asheville, NC. He continued his...
Gary W. Locke Jr.
May 22, 2020
LCDR Gary W. Locke, Jr. of Danielsville, Georgia, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2020 at the age of 87. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Rebecca J. Locke; a brother, Linfred Locke of Auburn, Maine; two daughters, Tina Locke Carter & Panther Tomarrock (Lisa) ; a son, Gary W. Locke; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Gary...