Cody Andrew Burbage
Oct 29, 2021
Cody Andrew Burbage, 21, died October 29, 2021. Born in Athens on April 10, 2000, he was the son of Barbara Kate Rom and Anthony Leeman Burbage. He is preceded in death by grandparents, Janice McDaniel, Thomas McDaniel Sr., Gilbert Burbage, Carolette Burbage. He is survived by his parents; siblings: Josh Horn, Destiny Flores, Austin Horn, Breana Rom, Victoria Burbage,...
Dwight Paul Bennett
Oct 25, 2021
Dwight Paul Bennett, 70, husband of the late Kay Bennett, died Monday, October 25, 2021. A lifelong resident of Athens, Mr. Bennett was the son of the late Paul Arnold Bennett and Annie Ruth McGhee Bennett. Dwight retired as a loan officer from Washington Mutual Finance after 35 years and found joy in working at Hawthorne Drugs until his last...
Cecil E. Hall
Oct 22, 2021
Cecil Edmond Hall, age 71, died Friday, October 22, 2021, with his family at his side. Cecil was born September 1, 1950 in Natchitoches, Louisiana to parents Crayton and Ida Mae Hall. Cecil spent his youth in the Boy Scouts, developing a passion for the outdoors, and eventually earning the rank of Eagle Scout. He later enlisted in the military,...
William Lee Stockton
Oct 21, 2021
William Lee “Bill” Stockton, 84, of Watkinsville, died October 21, 2021. Born in Jackson County, he was one of 13 children, a son of the late William McKinley Stockton and Minnie Lee Smallwood Stockton. Bill had made his home in the Athens area since 1966. He was retired from American General Life Insurance Company in 1995 following 18 years of...
Donald Ondracek
Oct 18, 2021
Chief Master Sergeant Donald Crawford Ondracek, 91, of Watkinsville, died on Monday, October 18, 2021. Born in Hutchinson, Minnesota to the late Joe Ondracek and Elizabeth Crawford McGraw Ondracek, Don served his country in the US Air Force, from which he retired as Chief Master Sergeant. After an active military career, Don and his family moved to Athens, GA in...
Saul Escamilla Lopez
Oct 14, 2021
Saul Escamilla Lopez ascended to Heaven peacefully on October 14, 2021 surrounded in the love of his wife and children. Saul was loved by so many family and friends in the Athens community. He was a man of faith, serving at St. Joseph Catholic Church. He is survived by Gloria, his loving wife of 31 years; his two children, Saul...
Darvin Branch
Oct 3, 2021
Darvin Branch, 57, passed away October 3, 2021. A native of Baxley, GA, he was a son of Glendia Hewett Branch Pulliam of Winterville and the late Benton Douglas Branch. Darvin was employed with Georgia Power for thirty years and was a member of Winterville First Baptist Church. Funeral services will be Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at 1:00 PM at...
Donald Wayne Lyon
Oct 3, 2021
Donald Wayne Lyon, 70, of Watkinsville passed away on October 3, 2021. Born on March 28, 1951, he was the son of the late Jesse Lyon and Zelda Clark Lyon. Don grew up in Albany, GA. He graduated from Dougherty High School in 1969. He served in the 34th Infantry platoon with the US Armed Forces in Vietnam. He was...
Gary Wayne Powell
Sep 30, 2021
Gary Wayne "Zeke" Powell, 64, died Thursday, September 30, 2021. Born in Athens, GA, he was the son of the late Roger William Powell and Barbara Lois Echols Powell. He was a carpenter by trade and loved it immensely. Survivors include his children: Jonathan (Heather) Powell and Sandra (Joshua) Dellen; siblings: Freddy Powell, Jerry Powell, Terry Powell, Wayne Powell and...
Sandra Carol Curtis
Sep 29, 2021
Sandra Sexton Curtis passed away, September 29, 2021, in Watkinsville, GA at the age of 72 after a long-time battle with Parkinsons Disease and Dementia. Born on July 29, 1949 and raised in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, she was the only child of Taulbert Van Sexton Jr. and Sara Rogerson Sexton. She graduated from Central High School (Class of 1967),...
Ronald Malcus James
Sep 22, 2021
Ronald Malcus James, 70, of Athens, GA, passed away September 22, 2021. He was the son of the late Garfield & Jacqueline James. Ronald grew up in Chicago, Illinois and moved to Athens when he was 44. Funeral services are Monday, September 27, 2021, 12:00 pm at St. Philothea Greek Orthodox Church with Rev. Anthony Salzman officiating. The family will...
Geneva Lattimore-Mbanefo
Sep 22, 2021
Celebration of Life for Geneva Lattimore-Mbanefo Day: Saturday Date: October 9, 2021 Time: 11 am Place of Service: Oconee County Civic Center 2661 Hog Mountain Road Watkinsville, GA 30677 Viewing will be held on Friday, October 8, 2021 from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at The Gardenview Funeral Chapel. Geneva Lattimore-Mbanefo was born on October 19, 1953, in Stephens, Georgia,...
Susan Garrison Epps
Sep 21, 2021
Susan Garrison Epps, age 59 of Winterville, GA passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2021. Born on June 5, 1962 in Athens, GA, Susan was the daughter of the late William “W.H.” and Evelyn Lee Pugh Garrison. She was a manager with Huddle House for years and was a member of Whitehall Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Willie “Ray”...
George B Fleming
Sep 8, 2021
George B. Fleming, 74, of Lexington died Sept. 08, 2021. A viewing will be Fri. Sept. 17, 2021 from 2-6 PM at the funeral home. The funeral service will be Saturday, September 18, 2021 at 1:00 PM at New Bethlehem Baptist Church. Interment in Athens Memory Gardens. Social distance will be practiced and face coverings are required. Survivors include his...
Brian Michael Compton
Sep 8, 2021
Brian Michael Compton, 40, husband of Heather Bensman Compton, died September 8, 2021. Born in Athens, GA, Brian was the son of Rick (Angela) Compton and Dorinda (Ken) Hardeman. He was the Lead Service Technician for Icee in the Atlanta Area. Brian was a kind-hearted and fun loving man who enjoyed riding motorcycles, grilling out with his friends and family,...