OBITUARIES

Oct 30, 2017

Doris Helen Horne, 87, of Danielsville, died Monday, October 30, 2017. Doris was born in Franklin County to the late Alvin and Pearl Huntsinger Winfrey. She was also preceded in death by her children, Tommy Horne and Joe Horne and daughter-in-law Bonnie Horne. Ms. Doris is survived by her daughters, Norma Knight and Debra (William) Garner, grandchildren, Jennifer (Doug) Potter,...

Oct 30, 2017

Lalla Farmer Barron, age 93 of Athens, Ga., died October 30, 2017. A native of Anderson, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Andrew Farmer and Lalla Marshall Farmer and the wife of Charles Edward Barron for 68 years. She graduated from Winthrop University, Rock Hill, South Carolina, in 1945, with a AB Degree in English and...

Oct 29, 2017

David T. Busbin, 80, of Winterville, passed away Sunday, October 29, 2017. Born in Oglethorpe County, he was a son of the late James Alton Busbin and Mildred Ruth Carter Busbin. Mr. Busbin retired from Lockheed Martin as a machinist. He enjoyed hunting and most importantly, spending time with his family and his grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he...

Oct 27, 2017

Robert Franklin Parcells, 86, passed away on Friday, October 27, 2017 at his home in Athens, Georgia. He was born on March 16, 1931 In Chicago, Illinois to Robert and Erla (Barnes) Parcells. Bob grew up in Naperville, Il. He graduated from Naperville High School in 1949. After high school, he attended Yale University where he lettered all four years...

Oct 27, 2017

Betty Jane Queen, 91, died Friday, October 27, 2017. Born in Blairsville, GA she was the daughter of the late Clifford C. Bradley and Bessie Jackson Bradley. She retired from Gold Kist and was a member of Salem Baptist Church. She is survived by her children: Josephine Yearwood of Arnoldsville, Willard (Diana) Queen of Lexington, Mary Ann (Charles) Kidd of...

Oct 27, 2017

George Stanley Graham, 56, of Arnoldsville, passed away Friday, October 27, 2017. Born in Athens, he was a son of the late Ralph Harold Graham and Lenora Beatrice Bradley Graham. Mr. Graham loved hunting, guns, fishing and time spent in the Great Smokey Mountains, especially at Cades Cove. Most importantly, he enjoyed spending time with his family and his grandchildren....

Oct 26, 2017

Jeff Hart, 57, of Athens, passed away Thursday, October 26, 2017. Jeff was the son of Gerald Kenneth Hart and Geraldine McElhannon Hart. He formerly owned and operated Hart's Pallet Removal Service for 15 years. He enjoyed fishing, golf, Georgia Football, grilling and most importantly, spending time with his family and grandchildren. Survivors in addition to his parents include his...

Oct 26, 2017

James Edward Smith, 92, of Danielsville, died Wednesday, October 25, 2017. James was born in Royston to the late Bodie S. Smith and Laura Fowler Smith. He served in both the United States Army and the United States Air Force and was a member of Colbert First Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...

Oct 24, 2017

Marion Bona Moon Betts Marion Bona Moon Betts, 88, died Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2017. Born in Comer, she was the daughter of the late Lytton Moon and Ida Moon. Mrs. Betts attended the University of West Georgia, where she played several sports, including basketball and softball. She went on to a career as a patients account manager at Brawner Psychiatric...

Oct 23, 2017

Robert Victor Caputi, 83, of Hull, passed away Monday, October 23, 2017. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at 11:00 am at Athens Memory Gardens. Lord and Stephens, East is in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com

Service Details

Wednesday, October 25th, 2017 11:00am, Athens Memory Gardens

Oct 23, 2017

William Boyd "Bill" Shelton, 80, husband of 63 years to Armanell James Shelton, died October 23, 2017. Born in Madison County, he was the son of the late James Leonard Shelton and Lena Sanders Shelton. He was also preceded in death by his daughter Cindy Marie Hooper. Bill was the owner of Shelton Supply Company from 1979 until his retirement...

Oct 22, 2017

Frances (Frankie) Kay, 92, died October 17, 2017. Mrs. Kay was born in Taylors, South Carolina to the late B.F. Grant and Eva Grant. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Kay (Athens Photographer) and her beloved grandson, Craig Waldo. She was a longtime member of First Christian Church in Athens. Frankie attended...

Oct 20, 2017

Joe Guthrie, 53, died October 20, 2017. A lifelong Oconee County resident and member of the OCHS class of 1982, Joe was married to Teresa Harris Guthrie for sixteen years. He owned and operated Guthrie Home Improvement and was known to be a hard-working, meticulous craftsman. Joe also enjoyed spending time with his friends at the "Watkinsville Shell Station Breakfast...

Oct 20, 2017

Teresa Harris Guthrie, born May 15, 1963, passed away October 20th, 2017, at the age of 54. The passing of Teresa leaves an extensive void in the Oconee and Athens community. Teresa was the daughter of the late Ed Crowley Harris and the late Millie Thomas Harris of Watkinsville, Georgia. Teresa was a lifelong resident of Oconee County and a...

Oct 20, 2017

Martha Naomi Roll Leavell, age 79, died peacefully in her home in Athens, Georgia on October 20, 2017. The daughter of Ethel Marley Roll and Glenn Roll, she was born and raised in Natchez, Mississippi, and was a graduate of Natchez High School. After attending Randolph-Macon Woman's College, she transferred to Southern Methodist University, where she received a B.A. in...

Oct 19, 2017

Terry Lee George, 66, husband of Judy Kittle George, died Thursday, October 19, 2017. Born in Atlanta, he was the son of the late Douglas Andrew George and Dorothy Lanier George and brother to the late Brenda Joyce Major, Louie Norris George, Douglas Andrew George, Jr. and Mary Elizabeth Moore. He was the owner and operator of T.L. George Glass...

Oct 19, 2017

Frank Dixon, 86, of Comer, died Thursday, October 19, 2017. He was born in Madison County to the late John Henry Dixon and Drucie Lunsford Dixon, and was one of 13 children. Frank was an avid hunter and fisherman, and provider for his family. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Peggy Dixon, his daughter, Deborah Dixon Evans,...

Oct 18, 2017

Mattie Ruth Busbin Martin, 85, of Danielsville, died Wednesday, October 18, 2017. Born on September 25, 1932 in Madison County, she was a daughter of the late Harvey S. Busbin and Annie Sue Haggard Busbin. Mrs. Martin owned and operated Ruth's Florist in Commerce until her retirement and she was a member of Providence Baptist Church. In addition to her...

Oct 18, 2017

Robert (Bob) Moore 81, went to be with his Lord and Savior, on Oct. 18, 2017. Robert was born in Macon, Ms., the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Moore. He attended Houston High School, Houston, Ms. and Mississippi State University receiving a Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering. He worked as a civil service engineer for the...

Oct 18, 2017

Joseph Seay, 74, of Hull, died Wednesday, October 18, 2017. Joseph was born in Madison County to the late Roy and Pauline Palmer Seay. Joe worked with the University of Georgia for over 50 years and never met a stranger. He was a member of Sonlight Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his...