Winston Morrow Miles, 80 of Hull, passed away April 21, 2016. He was the son of the late, E.J & Annie Morrow Miles; he was also preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Miles and brother & sister, Grady Miles and Dorothy Williams. Mr. Miles retired from and worked at the U S Navy School in the naval supply, before...
Anna Matthews Baker of Athens died on April 20, 2016 after a brief illness. Ann was born March 27, 1929 in Frankfurt Germany to Ferd and Elle Bernhard. She came to the United States in 1948 with her first husband, Frederick Lee Matthews, who died in 1974. She is survived by her husband Hugh T. Baker, her brother Wolfgang Bernhard...
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Lord and Stephens, EAST
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Colbert Cemetery
Myrtle "Jo" Hughes, 85, of Watkinsville, Georgia passed away peacefully into the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 19th, 2016 surrounded by her family. A graveside service for family and friends will be held at Evergreen Cemetery at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 23rd, 2016 followed by a reception at the home of Ormonde and Beth...
Roy Lamar Kidd, 85, of Athens, passed away Monday, April 18, 2016. A native of Walton County, GA, he was the son of the late, Roy F. and Ruth Jones Kidd of Hull. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Kaye Kidd Moore of Athens; sister, Dorothy Nell Jacobs of Monks Corner, SC. He was a member of Green...
James A. "J-Bird" Rhyne, 52, of Athens, passed away Sunday, April 17, 2016. Born May 7, 1963 in Atlanta, he was the son of Martha "Marty" Maupin Rhyne of Carnesville and the late John Louis "Johnny" Rhyne. James was raised in Athens and attended Athens Christian School and Clarke Central High School. He was an avid racing fan. Not only...
Thomas Vernon "Papa Tom" Melton, age 69 of Colbert, GA, died Sunday, April 17, 2016. Born in Athens, he was the son of the late Robert G. Melton and Edna Merle Payne Melton. Mr. Melton was a retired painting contractor and member of New Covenant Worship Center. He loved dirt track racing in his car "Judge", #71. In addition to...
Paul Holden Chastain, 54, died at home in Watkinsville, Georgia on April 15, 2016. He was born in Moultrie, Georgia, and was a 1979 graduate of Colquitt County High School and a 1985 graduate of the School of Pharmacy at the University of Georgia. He was a passionate music lover, excellent bridge player and a generous friend. The family he...
Celebrating the life of Ms. Linda J. Gooch-Bright, born november 22, 1950 and went to be with her Lord April 14, 2016. She is preceded in death by her dad, Roy Gooch. She is survived by her mother, Lorine Fields, five children, Kenny Horton (Mechelle), Donnie Bright, Jeffery Couch, Jennifer Bright, and adopted brother Mike Scarboough and his daughters. Linda...
Florene Strickland Jenkins, 81, of Danielsville GA went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, April 13, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, H. Austin Jenkins, a son, David Alan Jenkins, her parents Euel Thomas Strickland and Roberta Thompson Strickland, sister, Betty Fortson, and brother, Cecil Strickland. She is survived by her son...
Deborah Martin Jones, 60, of Danielsville, passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2016. Born at Athens General Hospital on September 21, 1955, she was the daughter of Ruth Busbin Martin and the late Ernest Martin. Mrs. Jones was a 1973 graduate of Madison County High School and a lifelong resident of the area. She loved crafts and decorating. Mrs. Jones, along...
Jennie Elaine Hayes, 65, wife of William David Hayes, died Tuesday, April 12, 2016. A native of Watkinsville, she was the daughter of the late William F. Wilson and Ethel Wilkes Wilson. Jennie was a member of Antioch Christian Church where she was very active as a Sunday School Teacher for more than 25 years. She was a woman of...
Monroe Steven "Ro-Ro" Faulkner, 74, of Ila, passed away Monday, April 11, 2016. Born in Colbert, he was the son of the late Edgar Faulkner and Clyde Kincaid Faulkner. Mr. Faulkner loved to go walking. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers: Clifford Faulkner and Howard Faulkner and three sisters: Susie Carithers, Jewel Coleman...
Anna Bowen Morris died on April 11, 2016. Born in 1967 to Jane and Mack Bowen, she grew up on the family farm near Crawford. She graduated from Oglethorpe County High School, attended Georgia Southern University and Athens Technical College. She spent several years working as a special education paraprofessional at Colbert Elementary. Anna loved animals, music, and children, and...
Kent Studdard, 72, died April 11, 2016. A lifelong resident of this area, he was a son of Sarah Haralson Studdard of Monroe and the late Fred Studdard. Kent retired from American General Life and Accident after forty-four years and was a member of Chapelwood United Methodist Church. Funeral services will be Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at 1:00 PM at...
Barbara Hammond Moulder, age 75, passed away April 10, 2016. Mrs. Moulder worked at Southern Bell, Kraft Foods and retired after 17 years at the Bank of Danielsville. She was a member of Moons Grove Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Buford Hilton & Jewel Sexton Hammond; brother, Jack Hammond; and grandparents, James Melvin & Molly...
Gary Nix, 62, of Colbert GA died Sunday, April 10, 2016. Gary was born in Athens to the late Ed and Evelyn Nix. He is survived by his wife, Debbie Nix, daughter Kasie Nix, Mother-in-law Arlene Wood, siblings Gail Stevens (Herschel), Patricia Peck (Max), Glenn Nix (Wanda), and Dennis Nix (Janie), along with several nieces and nephews. A private service...
Dwight Griffeth Jr., 85, of Danielsville, passed away Sunday, April 10, 2016. A lifelong resident of Danielsville, he was the son of the late Dwight Griffeth Sr. and Gladys Jeanette Williams Griffeth. Mr. Griffeth had a lifelong love and passion for farming, but most of all, he loved his family. He was a member of Moon's Grove Baptist Church. Survivors...
Daniel Lee Bohannon passed peacefully in the arms of his loving parents on April 8, 2016. Daniel Lee was born on March 16, 2016. During his 23 days on earth he touched so many lives and was loved deeply by family and friends. Daniel Lee was the son of Nathan and Jessie Bohannon (Colbert). He was preceded in death by...