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William Hammett "Fuzzy" Lester William Hammett "Fuzzy" Lester of Sparta, GA passed away at age 85, Tuesday, July 20, 2021. Born August 15, 1935, in Edwardsville, AL. William was born to the late Colon Lester and Frances Creel Lester. He was a graduate of Gordon College and on December 24, 1952, he married Eleanor Jeanette Coats. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He moved to Sparta in 1970 working as the local manager for the Georgia Power Company. He retired in 2001 with 34 years with the Southern Company. During his working career he was an active member of local organizations that promoted Sparta and Hancock County. He served as president of the Sparta Hancock...

Rodney Maurice Mitchell of Greensboro, Ga passed away on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at Abbey Hospice in Social Circle, Ga at the age of 71. Born July 25, 1949 he was the son of the late Sammie Maurice Mitchell and Melba Rogers Mitchell. Rodney attended Rabun Gap Elementary in Dillard, Ga and graduated from Lanier High School in Macon, Ga in 1968. After high school he was called to serve his country in the United States Army in Vietnam from August of 1969 until May of 1972 obtaining the rank of Sergeant. He was honorably discharged and started his telephone career with Southern Bell in 1973 as a Service Technician and changed to a Facility Technician in 1988. His career spanned 38 years with...

Jane Rogan Hoy, 94, formerly of Edgefield, S.C., died May 3 at the home of her daughter in Watkinsville, GA. where she had been living for the past seven years. A memorial service and celebration of life will be private. Mrs. Hoy was preceded in death by her husband John (Jack) in 2005. She is survived by two sons, Larry E. Hoy, North Augusta, SC; Rick Hoy, Beaufort, SC; two daughters, Martha H. Bohner, Lampe, MO., Barbie Hoy, Watkinsville, GA.; nine grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Originally from West Virginia, Mr. and Mrs. Hoy moved to North Augusta in 1954 when Mr. Hoy began working as a physicist at the Savannah River Plant. Mrs. Hoy worked as a receptionist in Augusta and...

Jane Rogan Hoy, 94, formerly of Edgefield, S.C., died May 3 at the home of her daughter in Watkinsville, Ga. where she had been living for the past seven years. A memorial service and celebration of life will be private. Mrs. Hoy was preceded in death by her husband John (Jack) in 2005. She is survived by two sons, Larry E. Hoy, North Augusta, SC; Rick Hoy, Beaufort, SC; two daughters, Martha H. Bohner, Lampe, Mo., Barbie Hoy, Watkinsville, Ga.; nine grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Originally from West Virginia, Mr. and Mrs. Hoy moved to North Augusta in 1954 when Mr. Hoy began working as a physicist at the Savannah River Plant. Mrs. Hoy worked as a receptionist in Augusta and...

Jane Rogan Hoy, 94, formerly of Edgefield, S.C., died May 3 at the home of her daughter in Watkinsville, Ga. where she had been living for the past seven years. A memorial service and celebration of life will be private. Mrs. Hoy was preceded in death by her husband John (Jack) in 2005. She is survived by two sons, Larry E. Hoy, North Augusta, SC; Rick Hoy, Beaufort, SC; two daughters, Martha H. Bohner, Lampe, Mo., Barbie Hoy, Watkinsville, Ga.; nine grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Originally from West Virginia, Mr. and Mrs. Hoy moved to North Augusta in 1954 when Mr. Hoy began working as a physicist at the Savannah River Plant. Mrs. Hoy worked as a receptionist in Augusta and...

Judith Emily Pitts Knighton Judith Emily Pitts Knighton, age 80, of Milledgeville, Georgia passed away Sunday, April 25, 2021 at Fellowship Home at Meriwether in Milledgeville. She was born April 6, 1941 in Pittsview, Alabama to the late Henry K. and Mary R. Haines Pitts. She graduated from Columbus High School and worked as a legal assistant before starting her family. Emily had lived in Milledgeville since 1962 and attended Friendship Baptist Church in Eatonton, Georgia. She always enjoyed yard work, flowers, and doing for her children and grandchildren. Survivors include her children, Judith Alicia Askew (Fernando Gonzalez) of Clinton, South Carolina; sons, Ollie Frank Askew, Jr....

Susan Farr Stinchcomb, age 66, of the Greshamville Community, died on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at her residence. Born in Thomson, GA on October 19, 1954, she was the daughter of the late Milton and Margaret Smith Farr. Susan graduated from Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School and attended Piedmont College. She married Edwin "Eddie" Stinchcomb III on May 26, 1979. She worked as a secretary for Pennington Seed in Madison, GA and later for Stewart Finance Company in Union Point, GA. She was a member of Fork Chapel United Methodist Church. Susan was a great seamstress and was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother who enjoyed being with her family. In addition to her husband, Eddie Stinchcomb of...

Dale Lynn Phillips, of Augusta, Ga, passed away on Thursday, April 8, 2021. He was 67. Dale was born in Hamilton Ohio on June 12, 1953. He was one of three sons born in Hamilton to Bill Lee Phillips of Greensboro, GA and the late Lois Jean Marcum Phillips. He graduated from Cherry Creek High School in Denver, CO. Dale had a long and successful 25 year career as Operations Manager for Coleman Flooring and tile, located in Illinois. Dale moved to Augusta, Ga. in 2018, where he became Sales Manager at the Augusta Weinberger's furniture store retiring early this year. His interests included golfing, fishing, snow and water skiing. He attended Walker United Methodist Church in Greensboro. ...

Dale Lynn Phillips, of Augusta, Ga, passed away on Thursday, April 8, 2021. He was 67. Dale was born in Hamilton Ohio on June 12, 1953. He was one of three sons born in Hamilton to Bill Lee Phillips of Greensboro, GA and the late Lois Jean Marcum Phillips. He graduated from Cherry Creek High School in Denver, CO. Dale had a long and successful 25 year career as Operations Manager for Coleman Flooring and tile, located in Illinois. Dale moved to Augusta, Ga. in 2018, where he became Sales Manager at the Augusta Weinberger's furniture store retiring early this year. His interests included golfing, fishing, snow and water skiing. He attended Walker United Methodist Church in Greensboro. ...

Teddy Eugene Merritt of Jackson, GA, died Thursday, January 21, 2021, at his residence at the age of 70. Ted was born in Decatur, GA on June 17, 1950 to the late Hoyt Allen and Edna Grace Taylor Merritt. He graduated from Towers High School in Decatur, GA. On September 2, 1970 he married the former Rebecca Mullins of Greensboro, GA. He was the owner and operator of Ted's Paint and Body Shop. He proudly served his country in the United States Army stationed in Germany for three years. Ted enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and wood working. Survivors include his wife of fifty years, Rebecca Merritt of Jackson, GA; his daughter, Debbie Lunsford and her husband Rob of Locust Grove, GA;...

Richard John Montgomery , 86 Mar 29, 1934 - Jan 14, 2021 Dr. Richard John Montgomery, 86, of Greensboro, Georgia died January 14, 2021. He was born March 29, 1934 in Philadelphia, PA to Mathew John Montgomery and Anna Tomlinson. Richard earned a Bachelor's Degree in Education from West Chester State Teachers College, a Master's from American University and Johns Hopkins University in Biology and Education, and a Doctorate in Education from the University of Maryland. Richard married Adele Simpkins, September 20, 1958 and enjoyed 62 years together. They raised 4 sons; Steve, Scott, Dave and Todd in Hagerstown, MD. Richard enjoyed a long and successful career as an educator. He retired...

Elaine Walker, 64, of Hull died January 1, 2021 at Advanced Health and Rehab of Twiggs County in Jeffersonville, GA. She was diagnosed with a malignant non-Hodgkins lymphoma of the brain in March 2019. She was born May18, 1956 in Greensboro, Georgia to Elmer E. Walker and Catherine Dandelske Walker. She attended school in Morgan County and graduated in 1974 from Morgan County High School, continuing her education at the University of Georgia receiving a Bachelor's degree in Horticulture. She worked for Campbell Heat and Air in Madison and McDonald's and K-Mart in Athens before her career with the United States Postal Service. She retired in 2017 to help care for her ailing parents. She...

Donna Powell Martin, age 71, of Greensboro, Georgia, died Thursday, September 17, 2020 at her residence. Born in Waycross Georgia on September 5, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Edwin T. Powell and Etta Cloteen Music Powell. She received a Bachelor Degree from Valdosta State University. In 1969 she married Albert Kennedy "Kenn" Martin. She worked as administrator at the University of Georgia and retired in 2005. She was a loving mom, wife, grandmother and friend. She had a beautiful spirit with a giving heart. Donna was a member of the Greensboro First United Methodist Church. Survivors include two daughters, Magan Martin Byron and husband Chris of Athens, GA and Lea Martin...

Sam Locklin, 75, peacefully passed into Eternity on August 10, 2020. He was at home on his beloved Lake Oconee. Sam was preceded in death by his wonderful parents, Elsie and Newman James Locklin of LaGrange, and his dear sister Margaret Snyder of Thomasville, Georgia. Sam was a patriot who proudly served his country in the United States Air Force and was a brave and honorable Vietnam Veteran. Sam's work ethic was one of excellence, loyalty and diligence. He had only one employer, Southern Bell/AT&T, where he was a manager for many years when he retired. In more recent years Sam volunteered as a Greene County First Responder, where he made many great friends and helped so many people. ...

Sam Locklin, 75, peacefully passed into Eternity on August 10, 2020. He was at home on his beloved Lake Oconee. Sam was preceded in death by his wonderful parents, Elsie and Newman James Locklin of LaGrange, and his dear sister Margaret Snyder of Thomasville, Georgia. Sam was a patriot who proudly served his country in the United States Air Force and was a brave and honorable Vietnam Veteran. Sam's work ethic was one of excellence, loyalty and diligence. He had only one employer, Southern Bell/AT&T, where he was a manager for many years when he retired. In more recent years Sam volunteered as a Greene County First Responder, where he made many great friends and helped so many people. ...

Zachary Richard Kammer passed away Wednesday, August 5th, 2020 in Eatonton, GA at the age of 26. Born September 17, 1993, he was the third child and first-born son of Keith Kammer and Linda Yates Kammer of Lilburn, GA. Though born in Tempe, Arizona, Zachary was a Georgia boy through and through. Growing up, Zachary loved exploring in creeks, playing soccer, and being at the lake with his family. He would tell you that he lettered in two sports in high school, football and soccer, but soccer was his true passion. His Senior Superlative was 'Best Eyes'. Zachary graduated from Parkview High School and then went on to Georgia College and State University, where he was very involved...

Evelyn Ann Helm Singer Evelyn Ann Helm Singer of Greensboro, Georgia passed peacefully into life eternal Saturday, May 16, 2020 at home with her husband of 64 years by her side. Born December 8, 1936 in Elberton, GA to Samuel Errol Helm and Georgia Juanita Connell Helm, she graduated from Elberton High School and moved to Atlanta in 1954. She married the love of her life, Harry Singer, June 17, 1956. She lived in Atlanta and Norcross until moving to Lake Oconee in 2000. She enjoyed and exemplified a life of Christian service, and loved to teach Sunday School, sew, quilt, read, study the Bible, work puzzles, play games, and spend time with her cherished family. Evelyn was proceeded in...

Dore Gail Fagge Collier September 9, 1943 - March 17, 2020 Loving wife, mother, grandmother and disciple of Christ, Gail Fagge Collier, passed away on March 17, 2020 after complications from a sudden respiratory illness at the age of 76. Gail Fagge Collier was preceded in death by her parents (Claude L. Fagge and Lily Lunary Pyrtle Fagge). Known to most as Gail Collier, she is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Joseph Woodly Collier, her devoted daughter Ashley Collier Clark, and her grandson Lincoln Alexander Clark (Nashville, TN). Gail Collier is also survived by her younger brother Carl Larry Fagge and his wife Rebecca Pace Fagge (High Point, NC), her niece Anne Marie and...

Charlotte Ann Brown Foster of Greensboro, Georgia, age 92, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at The Glen, located at Lake Oconee Village. Charlotte was born in Atlanta, Georgia on December 23, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Raymond L. Brown and Lucile Warren Brown. She graduated from Commercial High School, Atlanta, Ga. in 1945. On September 20, 1946, she married Robert Edward Foster. For twenty-five years she was the librarian for Nancy Guinn Library in Conyers, Ga. After retiring, they made their home in Greene County twenty-six years ago where she was very active in the community. Ann was a faithful member of Fork Chapel United Methodist Church in Greshamville. She was...