Wayne Parnell
Dec 12, 2016
Wayne Spurgeon Parnell went to be with Lord on December 12, 2016. Born on October 24, 1949 in Norfolk, Virginia to parents Enoch Spurgeon Parnell and Naomi Lucille Johnson. He leaves his wife of forty years, Terry J. Parnell and four daughters, Janice Twedt of Richmond Hill, Georgia, Jennifer Parnell (fiance Andy Herring) of Athens, Georgia, Tammy Dragon (husband Tony...
Eddie Lee Boswell
Dec 12, 2016
Eddie Lee Boswell, 67, of Danielsville, passed away Monday, December 12, 2016. Born in Elberton, he was the son of the late William Eddie Boswell and Katherine Simmons Boswell Bryant. Eddie was a member of Hebron Baptist Church in Dacula where he served as a deacon. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War, having survived the explosion of the...
Annie Laura (Smith) Scott
Dec 11, 2016
Annie Laura Scott, wife of 66 years to Allen Johnson Scott, died Sunday, December 11, 2016. A native of Athens, she was the daughter of the late Billups and Hattie Lou Fitzpatrick Smith and mother of the late Linda Saxon. She was also preceded in death by six sisters and a brother. Survivors in addition to her husband include her...
Barbara Jean (Blakely) Lumpkin
Dec 10, 2016
Barbara Jean Lumpkin, 88, died December 9, 2016. A native of Athens, she was a daughter of the late Lourene Epps and Louis Emzy Blakely, and the niece of Ben Epps. She was preceded in death by her husband of sixty-seven years, Benjamin Eugene Lumpkin, Jr. She was an antique dealer for many years and was a member of Prince...
Maggie Amelia Willis
Dec 9, 2016
Maggie Amelia Willis, infant daughter of Austin and Aubrey Willis, went to her everlasting home December 8, 2016. She was born on September 21, 2016. In addition to her parents she is survived by her sister and brother, Tatum Willis and Rowan Willis; maternal grandparents: Bill and Jane Claxton (Papa and Nonnie) of Athens; paternal grandparents: Donna Willis (Gaga) of...
Alex Troy Hand
Dec 8, 2016
Alex Troy Hand, 61, of Comer, passed away Thursday, December 8, 2016. Born in Augusta, he was the son of the late John Kermit Hand and Ella Waynewright Henry. Mr. Hand was employed with Peterson Springs. He was an avid outdoorsman, and loved to hunt and fish. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings,...
Sarah Bailey
Dec 8, 2016
Sarah Alice Bailey, 72, died December 8, 2016. A native of Athens, GA, she was a daughter of the late Woodson and Lillian Gunter McCannon, and the widow of Richard "Dick" Bailey. Graveside services will be Sunday, December 11, 2016 at 3:00 PM at Athens Memory Gardens with Rev. B. G. Miller, SR and the Rev, Bobby Miller, JR. officiating....
Thomas Bradley
Dec 8, 2016
Thomas Bradley, 94, of Danielsville, died Thursday, December 8, 2016. A native of Madison County, Thomas was born to the late Melvin and Ella Ledford Bradley. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Helen Bradley, and brother Robert Bradley, along with many nieces, nephews, and extended family. Thomas served in the United States Army during World War II....
Darin Matthew "DJ" James
Dec 7, 2016
Darin Matthew "DJ" James, 34, died Wednesday, December 7, 2016. Born in Athens, he was the son of Diane Reddick James of Winterville and the late Hayden Edward James. Darin was a Commercial Truck Drive for AIM Integrated Logistics. Loving husband is not nearly enough to describe him. He was Brooke's one and only true love. He was her closest,...
Amy Mae (Bryant) Mathis
Dec 7, 2016
Amy Mathis, 93 of Crawford, GA, passed away December 7, 2016. Graveside services are Monday December 12, 2016 12:00pm Athens Memory Gardens, with visitation from 11:00am - 11:30am at the funeral home. Survivors include: Son, Larry ( Judith Wulff Henderson ) of Crawford, GA; grandchildren, Paige Milton of Crawford, GA, Larry Henderson, Jr of Ila, GA and Timothy Henderson of...
Alan Scott
Dec 6, 2016
Dr. Alan Scott, PhD, was born in London, England on December 6, 1931. He was one of three boys born to Edward and Eva Scott. Alan's childhood memories consist of playing tennis on clay courts, and playing soccer in the local league. He had a passion for soccer his entire life. After moving to Athens, Georgia in 1965, he help...
Bettye Prelow Smith
Dec 6, 2016
Bettye P. Smith, 63, of Athens died on Tuesday, December 6, 2016. Born in Shreveport, LA, she was the daughter of Louvenia Johnson Prelow of Natchitoches, LA and the late L.C. Prelow. Bettye received her bachelor's degree from Grambling State University, her masters' degree from Northwestern State University and her Doctorate from The Ohio State University. She was a professor...
William Joseph "Bill" McCann
Dec 5, 2016
William "Bill" Joseph McCann, 94, passed away on Monday, December 5, 2016 Born in Sharon, PA, he was the son of the late William Joseph McCann and Harriett Plummer McCann. He was a lifelong bowler and bowled with the Silver Eagle League at Showtime Bowl until the age of 92. Bill retired from Westinghouse as Plant Manager with the International...
Kenneth Barry Jr
Dec 5, 2016
Kenneth Barry, Jr., 73, of Athens, passed away on Monday, December 5, 2016. He was a resident of Jefferson, GA, for fifteen years before moving to Ocala, FL, for 16 years, and had recently returned to the Athens area. He was a member of Faith Baptist Church in Jefferson, GA. Kenneth retired after thirty years from the United Parcel Service...
Lawrence Carter
Dec 4, 2016
Mr. Carter went to be with his Lord Jesus, his father Charlie Carter, and brothers Greg and Cigar on Sunday, December 4, 2016. Born in Morgan County to mother Nuna Bell on August 11, 1982. Kirby had been cared for by his aunt, Dolly, grandmother Fannie, also his wonderful cousin Scott and wife Linda who loved him so much, his...
Gail S. Borden
Dec 2, 2016
Gail S. Borden, 88, passed away peacefully Thursday, December 1, 2016. He was born on October 31, 1928 in Cordova, AL, and was the son of the late Guy and Welland Strickland Borden. In 1960, Gail and his parents moved to Watkinsville, GA for his father to take the position of Cashier for the newly opened Oconee State Bank. Gail...
Cecil Ashworth
Dec 2, 2016
Cecil Everett Ashworth, 90 of Crawford, passed away December 2, 2016. He was the son of the late Jack & Verlie Ashworth, He was also preceded in death by his wife, Louise Davidson Ashworth and a brother, Thad Ashworth. He was a member of Crawford Baptist Church where he was a former deacon. He had served as a councilman of...
Ted Hansford
Nov 29, 2016
Ted Hansford, 62, of Stephens Georgia, passed away on November 29, 2016. He was born on March 10, 1954 in Athens, Georgia to John Franklin and Anne Hansford and was proud to live his life in Oglethorpe County. He married Debbie Pitts Hansford on June 8, 1985, and they had four children. Ted was a member of Salem Baptist Church...
Megan Beth Twist
Nov 28, 2016
Megan Beth Twist July 16, 1993 - November 28, 2016 Megan Twist, 23, died Monday, November 28, 2016 in Jacksonville Florida from injuries sustained in a car accident. Born in Atlanta, she was raised by her parents Roy Twist III and Barbara Twist (Bernotas) in Athens, GA. She was an Honors Graduate of Prince Avenue Christian School and a member...
Clyde Wagoner
Nov 28, 2016
C. B. Wagoner, 88, died November 28, 2016. A native of Winston Salem, NC, he was a son of the late Abbie Mims and Clyde Blackburn Wagoner, Sr. and was preceded in death by a son, Jerry Wagoner. C. B. was employed with Marilyn Shoe Store for forty-three years. Following retirement, he owned and operated Wagoner's Professional Cleaning for over...