GA - 2 teachers missing after boat outing, Joycelyn Wilson & Gary Jones, both found, Lake Oconee, 08 February 2025

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Family of missing teacher ‘can finally grieve’ after Gary Jones’ body pulled from Lake Oconee

After a month of searching, teacher Gary Jones' body has been recovered from Lake Oconee.

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Gary Jones: Homegoing scheduled for teacher recovered from Lake Oconee

His brother says their parents "can finally grieve now that Gary is coming home."

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[STLBlues]

I'm glad they were both found so their families have closure and can lay them to rest. Being a lifelong boater, I'm very curious what happened here but, sadly, I don't think we'll ever know.

 

[Knox]

I’d like to hear the investigator’s conclusion. I think they may have cell phone data that could help with a final timeline. Clearly there was a mechanical problem, but maybe they learned more from the previously mentioned photos?

My thoughts are with both families, such a tragedy.

 

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Funeral held for Westminster coach after Lake Oconee boating tragedy

Gary Jones is being laid to rest today in South Fulton after his body was recovered from Lake Oconee nearly a month after he went missing.

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[Unalienable Rights]

Deaths ruled accidental drowning for couple who went missing on Lake Oconee

The couple's empty 12-foot Jon boat was discovered Feb. 8 circling in the water.

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June 18, 2025

The Putnam County sheriff shared what the autopsy results revealed for the couple who went missing on Lake Oconee in February and were later found dead.

Sheriff Howard Sills said the official autopsy reports for both Gary Jones and Joycelyn Wilson list accidental drowning as the cause of death.

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[Knox]

Deaths ruled accidental drowning for couple who went missing on Lake Oconee

The couple's empty 12-foot Jon boat was discovered Feb. 8 circling in the water.

www.11alive.com

June 18, 2025

The Putnam County sheriff shared what the autopsy results revealed for the couple who went missing on Lake Oconee in February and were later found dead.

Sheriff Howard Sills said the official autopsy reports for both Gary Jones and Joycelyn Wilson list accidental drowning as the cause of death.

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Such a sad story!!