Vincent Masters
Jan 19, 2017
Prominent Athens physician and highly decorated World War II pilot Orlan Vincent Wade Masters, 96, died Wednesday, January 18 at home, surrounded by loving family, following a very brief illness. Visitation will be Friday, January 20, at 6:00 pm at home, with memorial service at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Athens, on Saturday at 11:00 am. Reception following. As former Deputy Chief-of-Staff...
Ted Shanks
Jan 18, 2017
Teddy Lee Shanks, beloved husband, father and friend, passed away on Wednesday, January 18th, 2017 at his home in Watkinsville, GA, after a long illness. Ted was born August 15, 1945, in West Helena, AR to Johnny and Vera Robertson Shanks, the third of six children: Bobby, Barbara, Teddy, Dianne, Carol, and Danny. He was a 1963 graduate of Rockmart...
Dr. Timothy Harden Jr
Jan 17, 2017
Dr. Timothy Harden Jr., 92, of Athens, passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2017. As a loving father, an outstanding citizen, patriot, and prominent physician, he exemplified the "greatest generation." Born in Macon, GA, he was the son of Dr. Timothy Harden Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Stubbs Harden. Dr. Harden was an Eagle Scout and graduated from Lanier High School for...
James Thomas Kiney
Jan 16, 2017
James Thomas Kiney, age 92, of Winterville, Georgia, passed away on January 16, 2017. Born in Trenton, New Jersey to parents William A. Kiney and Elizabeth O'Donovan, Jim was one of four children. Preceding him in death are his parents, brother William Kiney, sister Marie Daly, brother Joseph Kiney and son Peter Vignes Kiney. Jim is survived by children Kathy...
Warren Leamon
Jan 16, 2017
Warren Coleman Leamon, 78, of Athens GA passed away peacefully, Saturday January 14th, in his home. A requiem mass in his honor will be held at the UGA Catholic Center, 1344 South Lumpkin Avenue Athens, on Friday January 27th at 11am. Burial will follow at Winterville Cemetery. Chickens roamed in the yard as Warren was born on his family dining...
Barbara Joyce (Ferguson) Barton
Jan 16, 2017
We sorrowfully announce the death of Barbara Ferguson Barton, 81, of Winterville, GA on January 16, 2017. Barbara is preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Harold Grady Barton. Barbara is survived by her three children and their families, Mike Barton (Debbie) of St Louis, MO and children Matt Barton and Katie Hope, Russell Barton(Kathy) of Alvaton, KY...
Mary Bianchi
Jan 16, 2017
Mary Bianchi, 73, of Danielsville, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2017. Born in Tallahassee, she was the daughter of the late A.D. Hewett and Mary Moody Hewett. Mrs. Bianchi worked part-time for the Madison County Library, and was a member of Community Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband of over 50 years, Cedrick Bianchi; three children, James Bianchi (Lissa), Chrissy...
William Edward "Billy" McCarty Sr
Jan 15, 2017
Billy McCarty, age 77, husband of Shirley Logan McCarty for 53 years, died Sunday, January 15, 2017 at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital. Born in Madison County, he was the son of the late Bennie and Montez Herring McCarty. Mr. McCarty served in the Army Reserves and was a lifetime member of Colbert First Baptist Church. He retired from the United...
Larry Wayne "Tucker" Tucker
Jan 13, 2017
Larry Wayne Tucker, 72, of Jefferson, died Friday, January 13, 2017. Born in Winterville, GA, Tucker, was the son of the late Maryland Alfred Tucker and Addie Cape Tucker. He was a licensed Physical Engineer, having retired from Jordon, Jones and Goulding Engineering and was also a musician. He was a Vietnam veteran having served in the US Army. Survivors...
Joseph Terry Yeatts
Jan 12, 2017
Joe Yeatts peacefully passed away Thursday, January 12th after a brief illness. He was brorn in Burkeville, VA, the son of Joseph Yeatts and Nanny Maude Hamlett. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1950-54 and, with the help of the GI Bill, graduated from the University of Florida. He is survived by his wife Lillian, son Steve, three...
Eloise Combs Cartee Judd
Jan 12, 2017
Eloise Combs Cartee Judd, 82, of Maxeys, passed away Thursday, January 12, 2017. Born in Miami, she was the daughter of the late Walter H. Combs, Jr. and Alma Sculthorpe Combs. Mrs. Judd was a 50 year member of the Order of the Eastern Star. She enjoyed flowers, gardening and studying her Bible. In addition to her parents, she was...
Alice Smith
Jan 11, 2017
Alice M. Smith, 95 of Comer, passed away January 11, 2017. She was the daughter of the late, Dewey & Mamie Tolbert; she was also preceded in death by her husband, Bud Smith; sisters, Mildred Tolbert Christian and Leonia Anthony; also preceded by brothers, Carl Jackson Tolbert and Eugene Bryant Tolbert. Memorial Services are Friday 2:00pm January 13, 2017 at...
Helen Edwards
Jan 11, 2017
Mrs. Helen Edwards, 69, died January 11, 2017. The family will receive friends Sunday from 2:00 - 4:00 pm at the funeral home. Lord and Stephens, WEST, is in charge of arrangements.
Visitation Details
Sunday, January 15th, 2017 2:00pm - 4:00am, Lord and Stephens, WEST
Jewell Virginia Church
Jan 11, 2017
Jewell Virginia Church, 79 lovingly known as "GJ" to her Grandchildren and family, as well as "Miss Jewell" to her many loyal customers and deli family at Hull, Ingles, ended her life here peacefully with her prayers answered, surrounded by family and closest friends. Born June 19, 1937 in Idabel Ok. and spent many years in Dallas Tx. Jewell moved...
June Kiser
Jan 11, 2017
Visitation Details
Friday, January 13th, 2017 6:00pm - 8:00pm, Lord and Stephens, WEST
Service Details
Saturday, January 14th, 2017 2:00pm, Lord and Stephens, WEST
Interment Details
Oconee Hill Cemetery
Helen (Hendrix) Hale
Jan 9, 2017
Helen Hendrix Hale, of Athens, GA died in her home, surrounded by her family on January 8, 2017. Helen was 89 years old. Helen was predeceased by her husband of 70 years, William Harvey Hale, Jr. She is survived by her three children, Karen H Hankins, William H Hale III, and Kathleen Hale, all of Athens. She is also survived...
Jean Melnora (Bergerson) Pettigrew
Jan 8, 2017
Jean M. Pettigrew, 20 year resident of Oconee County, peacefully passed away on Sunday morning with her loving husband of 73 years by her side. She had suffered a 13 year long battle with Alzheimer's disease. Jean was born in Pueblo, Colorado and graduated high school in Colorado Springs in 1943. That same fall she married Claude O. Pettigrew, of...
Robert "Bob" Strickland
Jan 7, 2017
Robert "Bob" W. Strickland Watkinsville, GA Robert William Strickland was welcomed into the arms of Jesus early Sunday morning, January 8th, 2017. He was met there by his beloved wife, Rebecca Christopher Strickland, his parents Thurmond J. and Thelma Moseman Strickland and two sisters. Mr. Strickland retired in 1970 as Master Sergeant from the United States Air Force. In 1996,...
Anita Louise "Nita" (Smith) Harris
Jan 6, 2017
Anita Smith Harris, born April 16, 1936, to George William and Beulah McClain Smith, passed away on Friday, January 6, 2017 following a brief period of declining health. Nita was a lifelong homemaker and partner, loving and nurturing to her family and friends. She was one of those very special people whose love and compassion was felt by everyone who...
James Shivar
Jan 6, 2017
James H. "Jimmy" Shivar, 89, passed away January 6, 2017. Jimmy was a son of the late James H., Sr. and Beulah Henson and was also preceded in death by one son, James "Jamie" H. Shivar, III; one brother and three sisters. Survivors include his wife of sixty-four years, Dot Shivar; son, David C (Beverly) Shivar; four grandchildren, Nathan (Shannon)...