Mark Sanders
Jul 12, 2017
Mark Williams Sanders, 85, passed away at his home in Oconee County on Wednesday, July 12, 2017. He was a beloved member of the greater Athens community for more than six decades, best known for his gentle spirit, strong faith, sweet smile, keen wit, and unconditional love and loyal support for his family and friends. Surviving this cherished husband, father,...
Sallie Ann (Semler) Jarman
Jul 12, 2017
Sallie Ann Jarman, 74, of Watkinsville, passed away Wednesday, July 12, 2017. She was the daughter of the late Frank Ernest Semler and Mary Evelyn Johnson Semler. Mrs. Jarman was a lifelong resident of Mobile, AL before moving to Watkinsville in 2007 to be closer to her grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...
Evelyn Greene (Pace) Yarbrough
Jul 11, 2017
Evelyn Pace Greene Yarbrough, 96, of Arnoldsville, passed away Tuesday, July 11, 2017. Born in Green River Community in Saluda, NC, she was a daughter of the late Henry P. Pace and Elizabeth Bishop Pace. Mrs. Yarbrough loved the holidays, gardening and shopping. She also enjoyed travelling, and was able to attend Jimmy Carter's Presidential Inauguration in 1977. Most importantly,...
Katherine (Tucker) Hansford
Jul 11, 2017
Katherine Hansford, 82, of Bogart, died Tuesday, July 11, 2017. Katherine is preceded in death by her parents, Charlie and Mary Stephens Tucker, husband, Richard Hansford, and sisters Minnie Denny and Mary Helen Croy. She is survived by her children, Willie J. Hansford (Margaret), Thelma Craft (Joe), Leonard Hansford (Lola), Glenda Harbert (Richard), and Chris Hansford (Billie Jean), sister, Betty...
Mary Ida (Erwin) Kelley
Jul 10, 2017
Mary Ida Kelley, 90 of Athens, passed away July 10, 2017. She was the daughter of the late, Buck & Flora Erwin; she was also preceded in death by her husband, James Kelley and four brothers and six sisters. Mrs. Kelley was a loving mother and grandmother. She worked for nearly 35 years with Athens-Clarke County as a Crossing Guard....
Harry Huel Parten
Jul 9, 2017
It is with great sadness that the family of Harry Huel Parten Jr. of Las Vegas, Nevada announces his sudden passing on July 10, 2017 at the age of 54 years. Harry was self-employed at his company, Complete Comfort AC. He formerly lived in Athens, Georgia. Harry was born on January 17, 1963 in Honolulu, HI. He was the son...
Judy Wright
Jul 9, 2017
Judy Wright, 66, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Sunday, July 9, 2017. She was born on February 8, 1951 in Cochran, Georgia to the late Evelyn Fox and Wilbur Horne. Services will be held at Cornerstone Church of Athens, 4680 Lexington Road, Athens, Georgia on Sunday, July 16. Visitation 3:00 and the Celebration of...
Michael Craig Smith
Jul 8, 2017
Michael Craig Smith, 50, of Lexington, passed away peacefully in his sleep Saturday, July 8, 2017. Born in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, he was a son of the late Ronald Dale Smith and Mary Catherine Hendrix. Michael was a certified electrical journeyman and he enjoyed working. He helped to build the Falcons Stadium, to rebuild the Braves stadium, and remodel the...
Helen Harbin
Jul 7, 2017
Helen Joan Harbin passed away peacefully on the morning of July 7, 2017, at her home in Watkinsville, Georgia. She was 94 years old. Helen will always be remembered for her dedication and commitment to her family, her compassion and for her love of nature. Her greatest joy was being surrounded by her six children, twelve grandchildren and four great...
William Isaac Segars
Jul 7, 2017
William Isaac Segars, PhD Dr. William (Bill) Segars, 74 of Athens passed away Friday July 7, 2017. Dr. Segars, originally from Commerce, GA. was raised on a cotton farm in Banks County, GA. and graduated with honors from the University of Georgia in 1964 with a B.S. Agronomy. As an R.O.T.C. graduate, he served his country with distinction during the...
Sue Ann (Henry) Oeland
Jul 7, 2017
Sue Ann Henry Oeland, 77, of Athens, GA, passed away on July 7, 2017. The visitation and funeral service will be held on Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at Lord and Stephens West funeral home.Visitation will be 12 noon to 1:30 pm with the funeral service to follow at 2 pm. Burial will follow at Evergreen Memorial Park after the service....
David Thomas James
Jul 4, 2017
Visitation Details
Saturday, July 8th, 2017 1:00pm - 2:00pm, Oconee Chapel Funeral Directors
Service Details
Saturday, July 8th, 2017 2:00pm, Oconee Chapel Funeral Directors
Interment Details
Huff Cemetery
George Thomas Hunt
Jul 3, 2017
George Thomas Hunt, 94, joined his late wife Onetia Gunnells Hunt on July 3,2018, and together are worshiping their heavenly Father. George was born on Nov.10,1922. He is the son of the late BG and Beth Hunt of Danielsville. As a veteran of World War II, George served his country in the Army spending time in India during his time...
Annie Laurie (Taylor) Lowery
Jul 2, 2017
Annie Laurie Taylor Lowery, 97, of Athens, passed away Sunday, July 2, 2017. Affectionately known as "Nanny", Mrs. Lowery was a daughter of the late Mitchell Franklin Taylor and Sally Grubbs Taylor. She enjoyed cooking and was a member of Green Acres Baptist Church. Most importantly, she loved her family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...
Myrtice (Landrum) Kilpatrick
Jul 2, 2017
Myrtice Landrum Kilpatrick, 95, of Bishop, passed away Sunday, July 2, 2017, surrounded by her family. She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Willard Kilpatrick, and three sisters: Vivien Belote, Helen Dawson, and Frances Campbell. She is survived by three children: Pam (Doc) Crawford of Bishop, David (Judy) Kilpatrick of Bogart, and Doug (Melissa) Kilpatrick of Bogart; and...
Jennifer Marie (Hudson) Hudson
Jul 2, 2017
Jennifer Marie Hudson, 43 of Hull, passed away July 2, 2017. She was daughter of Virgil Hudson and Patsy Hudson. Miss Hudson was preceded in death by her brother, Virgil Hudson, Jr. Memorial service is Saturday July 15, 2017 2:00pm at White Hall Apostolic Church. Survivors in addition to the parents are, children, Heather (Joe) Ingram, Wesley Wright and Travis...
Herman Franklin Knupp
Jun 30, 2017
Herman Franklin Knupp, 75, died Friday, June 30, 2017. A native of Virginia, he was the son of the late George Edward and Letha Long Knupp and brother of the late George Knupp and Marguerite Everridge. He had worked for the Orange County Florida Sheriffs Office and served in the US Army during the Vietnam Conflict and was a recipient...
Jesse Sanford Dillard
Jun 28, 2017
Jesse Sanford Dillard, 75, husband of Brenda Irene Duren Dillard, died Wednesday, June 28, 2017. Born in Oglethorpe County, he was the son of the late Delmer Dillard and Eddie Kelly Dillard. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by two sisters: Sara Dale Carter and Jane Kay Cheek. Jesse retired from the EPA (Colliers-Keanan), served in...
Lavonia Mae (Dickerson) Turner
Jun 26, 2017
Lavonia Mae Dickerson Turner, 77, of Carlton, passed away Sunday, June 25, 2017. Born in Dewy Rose, she was a daughter of the late Bodie Dickerson and Vanna Beggs Dickerson. Mrs. Turner was well known for being an archivist and she had many archives relating to the history of Carlton. She also enjoying playing the piano and singing. She was...
Charles Fetzer Williams
Jun 26, 2017
Charles Fetzer Williams, 94, died Monday, June 26, 2017. Charles was born in Huntsville N.C. to the late W.P. Williams and Birdie Lee Price Williams, he worked for many years as a roofer and served in the United States Navy. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Sybil Williams, and siblings. He is survived...