Nationwide — Joycelyn Wilson, a school professor of arithmetic at Spelman Faculty had been discovered lifeless, and Gary Jones, a college observe and area coach stays lacking after an empty boat was found circling Lake Oconee close to Atlanta, in keeping with the Division of Pure Sources (DNR). Authorities recovered the professor’s physique, whereas the seek for the coach continues.
In response to Atlanta Information First, Joycelyn’s physique was discovered round 10 a.m. on Sunday. Sport wardens used sonar gear to find her physique. Wilson had been a school member since 2007 and was extremely revered by college students and colleagues.
In the meantime, Westminster Faculty in Atlanta recognized the lacking particular person as Gary Jones, a varsity observe and area coach on the college. The varsity has expressed assist for his secure return, with heartfelt messages from the neighborhood.
“Our whole neighborhood is praying for his secure return and for his household throughout this tough second,” the college stated in a press release. “Coach Jones you’re so liked and we proceed to wish on your secure return.”
Jones and Wilson had been engaged, in keeping with a childhood buddy of Jones. The 2 had reconnected after attending Clark Atlanta College collectively.
“I can solely think about how a lot Coach Jones liked her as his fiancé and our prayers are along with her household and the Jones household. We’re so sorry for her household’s loss,” stated Kappy DeButts.
The DNR has not offered additional particulars on the place the boat was discovered or the place the search is targeted. Lake Oconee stretches from Eatonton to Madison, and the search continues within the space.
