OBITUARIES

Jul 23, 2016

Flora Margaret Brown, 89, died July 23, 2016. A native of Forsyth County, she was the last surviving of eleven children of George A. and Annie Wade Palmer. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Buford B. Brown, her son, Tony Brown, Sr. and son-in-law, Ted Shelnut. Mrs. Brown was a homemaker and a longtime member of Moon's...

Jul 23, 2016

William "Cuddie" Phillip Marable, 79, died July 23, 2016. A native of Maxeys, GA, he was a son of the late James Robert and Sarah Evans Marable and was preceded in death by three brothers, Robert Coleman Marable, Rollin Evans Marable and John Marable. Mr. Marable retired from Westinghouse Electric Corporation after twenty-nine years and was a veteran of the...

Jul 23, 2016

"The most beautiful voice in the world is that of an educated southern woman." Winston Churchill Carol Ann McCommon Downs, age 75, of Athens, GA, was the epitome of a strong, southern woman. Most people who met her throughout her distinguished life will tell you that her calm presence is what they remember most. The way she could comfort, praise,...

Jul 22, 2016

Cumi S. Walker, 85, of Danielsville, passed away Friday, July 22, 2016. Born in Ila, she was the daughter of the late Garney Shields Sr. and Colia Culbertson Shields. Mrs. Walker loved flowers and gardening. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, R.L. Walker and two sisters, Sylvia Williams and Garnette Smith. Survivors include...

Jul 21, 2016

Donald C. Parker, 80, of Danielsville passed away on Wednesday, July 20, 2016. Donald worked as an electrician for Gamewell. He later maintained a service station for several years in Dedham, Massachusetts with his son David. He retired as an assembly line worker from Mitsubishi. Donald was a member of Wesley Chapel Community Church. He was preceded in death by...

Jul 21, 2016

Margaret J. "Peggy" Hale, 64, of Athens, GA, died Thursday, July 21, 2016. A native of Milford, Mass, she was the daughter of Grace DeMattia Nealon of Milford, Ma. and the late Joseph P. Nealon. She was a 1970 graduate of St Mary's CCHS in Milford, Ma and received her registered nursing certificate from Framingham Union School of Nursing. Mrs....

Jul 20, 2016

Harold D. O'Kelley, 88, passed away peacefully at his home in Bethlehem, Georgia on July 20, 2016. Born and raised in Oglethorpe County he was the son of the late Dock and Ruby Bryant O'Kelley. He was also preceded in death by sisters, Annie Hamby and Winona Gibson, stepsons, Lecil Sorrow and Richard Sorrow. A former member and deacon of...

Jul 20, 2016

Emmitt Mitchell Autry, 85, of Comer, passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2016. Mr. Autry was the son of the late Frank Hamilton Autry and Mamie Thomas Autry. He was an ordained minister of the holiness faith. Mr. Autry enjoyed playing his guitar and singing at church. Most importantly, he loved his family and giving to others. In addition to his...

Jul 20, 2016

Our 80-year old vibrant, God & family centered Grandpa Roger Resler was called Home on July 20, 2016. Although he had crossed GA-400 millions of times to drive 4 miles to visit his granddaughters, on May 30, 2016 his truck was tboned and he was not able to recover. My Dad was born in Wathena, Kansas during the Depression Era....

Jul 17, 2016

Frances Elizabeth Booth, 95, died Sunday, July 17, 2016. Born in Elberton, she was the daughter of the late Walker William Booth and Bessie Lou Tate and was also preceded in death by three brothers and four sisters. She had worked for the Athens Banner Herald and was of the Baptist Faith. Survivors include her nieces, Sandra Quarles and Della...

Jul 17, 2016

Christopher Lane Eubanks, 30, of Danielsville, passed away Sunday, July 17, 2016. Born in Athens, he was the son of Kevin and Debbie Eubanks and Judy McAllister Bales. Chris enjoyed the beach, helicopter rides, board games and card games. He loved children, and most importantly, he loved time spent with his family. He was a member of Community Baptist Church....

Jul 17, 2016

Visitation Details

Wednesday, July 20th, 2016 6:00pm - 8:00pm, Lord and Stephens, Danielsville

Service Details

Thursday, July 21st, 2016 2:00pm, Friendship Baptist Church

Interment Details

Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery

Jul 16, 2016

Visitation Details

Monday, July 11th, 2016 6:00pm - 8:00pm, Lord and Stephens, EAST

Service Details

Tuesday, July 19th, 2016 2:00pm, Lord and Stephens, EAST

Interment Details

Collier Baptist Church Cemetery

Jul 16, 2016

Charlotte Adams Ford, 95, died July 16 in Athens. She was born Feb. 7, 1921, in Roberta, Georgia, the daughter of Henry R. Adams, Sr. and Fannie Becton Adams. She is survived by her brother Henry Adams, two of her three children, Howard (Robby) Grady Roberts (his wife Laura and children Melissa, Brent, Ashley, David and Bryan and a great-grandson...

Jul 15, 2016

Jane Graham Melson, 82, died Friday, July 15, 2016. A native of Charlotte, NC, she was the daughter of the late James Robertson Graham and Luzon Holt Graham. She was a graduate of UGA with her masters in math education. She retired from Oglethorpe County School System as a middle school math teacher and was a member of Crossroads Community...

Jul 15, 2016

Lena "Ruth" Ayers went home to be with her Lord & Savior on July 15th 2016 after a long battle with several illnesses. Ruth was born in Ware Shoals, SC. on June 10th 1935, the youngest of nine children. She is survived by Brothers Russell M. O'Dell (Amanda) of Anderson, SC. & B.V. O'Dell of Due West, SC. Ruth is...

Jul 15, 2016

Frances T. Forrester, 70 of Lexington, passed away July 15, 2016, she was the daughter of the late, Joe & Mae Tiller. Mrs. Forrester was also preceded in death by her husband, James Arthur Forrester; son, James Arthur Forrester, Jr; brothers, John Tiller and Billy Joe Tiller Funeral Services are Sunday July 17, 2016 3:00pm at Bethany Baptist Church ....

Jul 13, 2016

Jul 13, 2016

Lorine Hudson Fields, 95, died July 13, 2016 in Orange Park, FL. Born in Madison County, she was the daughter of the late Luther and Dicie Dixon Hudson. She was a homemaker and member of New Harmony Baptist Church. Mrs. Fields was a loving mother and grandmother. Mrs. Fields was the mother of Patsy Bright, Ralph Gooch, Calvin Gooch, Marvin...

Jul 12, 2016

Helen Joyce Seymour Miller, 76 of Commerce, passed away July 12, 2016. She was the daughter of the late, Vasco Grady Seymour and Nellie Mae Stockton Osborne. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James Douglas Miller; brother, James Robert Seymour. Mrs. Miller was a member of Union Baptist Church. Memorial services are Friday July 15, 2016 5:00pm...