OBITUARIES

Jul 25, 2015

Randy Johnson, 56 of The Sandy Cross Community of Lexington was born July 27, 1958, passed away July 25, 2015. He was the son of the late, Jimmy and Betty Drake Johnson. Mr. Johnson was a Masonic Member. Memorial Services are Tuesday, July 28, 2015 7:00PM at Lord & Stephens, East Chapel with visitation 5:00 to 7:00 same day as...

Jul 25, 2015

Eunice Crawford Spooner, 76, died July 25, 2015. A native of Augusta, GA she was a daughter of the late Bailey and Mattie Isdale Crawford and was the widow of Albert Wayne Spooner. Mrs. Spooner lived in the Athens area for the last thirty-one years, having moved from Colquitt, GA. She was a graduate of the University of Georgia and...

Jul 24, 2015

James Edwin Thaxton, 89 of Watkinsville Georgia passed away on July 24, 2015. He was born in Athens Georgia on September 4, 1925 to parents, Dr. Ralph and Helen Clarkson Thaxton. He grew up in Athens Georgia and was always interested in Agriculture. As a child, he became interested in chickens and grew fryers and layers in the backyard. After...

Jul 22, 2015

Carolyn Jean Haley, 76, died July 22, 2015. A native of Athens, GA she was a lifelong resident of this area. She was a daughter of the late Thelma Carey Maxwell and Johnny Maxey and retired after a career in nursing. Funeral services will be Saturday, July 25, 2015 at 10:00 AM at the chapel of Lord and Stephens, WEST....

Jul 21, 2015

Zach Cape, 18, of Hull, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2015. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, July 25, 2015 at Christian Life Worship Center, 125 Kathwood Drive, Athens, GA. The Reverend Jeff Williams of Southside Church will be officiating. Visitation will be held 5:00-8:00 pm on Friday, July 24, 2015 at Lord...

Jul 20, 2015

Una Faye Melton, 85, of Hull, died Monday, July 20, 2015. Born in Carroll County, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Cody Marian and Nora Kathleen Hull. Although she received her Doctorate of Divinity, Emory College, she was a homemaker. In addition to her parents. She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Dr. Charles...

Jul 20, 2015

William Thomas "Bill" Bray, 61, died Monday, July 20, 2015. A native of Athens, he was the son of the late Sara Ann Bray and Tommy Bray. Bill was a longtime resident of Oglethorpe County and member of Maxeys Christian Church. He served in the US Navy and has been employed for 30 years at Certain Teed. Bill truly loved...

Jul 19, 2015

Ruth Shiner, 87, of Lexington died Sunday, July 19, 2015. Born in Dahlonega to the late Arnold Norman Callaway and Evelyn Garner Callaway. After working in the steel mill industry, Ruth moved to Arkansas where she worked as a chef for Crowe Barnes Resort, making meals for many people, including celebrities. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in...

Jul 19, 2015

Jim Davis, age 50, passed away Sunday evening, July 19, 2015 in Bogart, GA. He was a dedicated husband to Kristin Davis for 20 years and proud father of Jimmy (26), Alex (25) and Zach (16). Jim was the only child to Jim H. Davis and the late Sandra Cronin. Jim was the owner of Davis Tree Service in Bogart,...

Jul 18, 2015

Ray Black, 84, died July 18, 2015. A native and lifelong resident of Madison County, he was the son of the late Alvin and Pauline Smith Black. Ray was retired from Gold Kist Poultry. Funeral services will be Tuesday, July 21, 2015 from the graveside at Diamond Hill Christian Church Cemetery with Rev. Roger Loggins officiating. Survivors include his sister,...

Jul 17, 2015

H. Blake Hardigree, 71, husband of Sandra Cochran Hardigree, died Friday, July 17, 2015 at his residence. Born in Athens, he was the son of the late Henry Emerson Hardigree and Abbie Bell Edgar Hardigree. He retired after 40 years from Anaconda/Southwire and was a member of Ashford Memorial Methodist Church. Blake had a great love for his family, friends,...

Jul 17, 2015

Floyd Daniel Colquitt, 83, husband of Betty Coker Colquitt, died Friday, July 17, 2015 at his residence in Crawford. A native of Oglethorpe County, he was the son of the late Onnie and Mamie Willoughby Colquitt. Mr. Colquitt retired from Certain Teed as a supervisor and served in the US Army. He was a member of Clouds Creek Baptist Church....

Jul 16, 2015

Lily Alice Balander Thielen passed away July 16, 2015 at the age of 85. She was born in Lead, South Dakota to Emil and Signe Balander. She is survived by a brother George Balander, sister Frances Rabbe, daughter Sherry Dale, son in law Dan Dale and grandson Christopher Dale. She was a long time resident of Rapid City, SD and...

Jul 16, 2015

Bobby J. "BJ" Brooks, 83, husband of Dolores Hamby Brooks, died Friday, July 17, 2015. A native of Athens, he was the son of the late General Lee Brooks and Mildred Leseueur Brooks. He retired from the University of Georgia Parking Services after 20 years and had also worked for Gulf Life and United Family Life Insurance Companies. He served...

Jul 13, 2015

Dennis Anthony Dudley, 51, passed away July 13, 2015. He is preceded in death by his mother, Lois Rains Dudley, Father, Clarence Edwin "Ed" Dudley and brother, David Edwin Dudley. Dennis, a Civil Engineer, was a 1989 graduate of the University of Georgia. He was a practicing engineer and also professional consultant. Dennis' greatest lifetime accomplishment was his friendship, generosity...

Jul 13, 2015

Barbara Ann (Redden) Dundon, 83, formerly of Mentor, Ohio, died July 13, 2015, in Watkinsville, Georgia. Barbara was born on November 21, 1931 in Youngstown, Ohio to the late Ida Ward Redden and William Redden. Barbara graduated from Ursuline High School in Youngstown, Ohio in 1949. She and Daniel were married in November, 1955, and enjoyed 50 wonderful years of...

Jul 12, 2015

Myrtice Evelyn Carey, 87, of Lexington, died Sunday, July 12, 2015. Born in Statesboro to the late Russie Lee and Mattie Lou Smyth Prosser, Myrtice was also preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Carey, and her brother Marvin Prosser. She is survived by her children, Myra Carbonell, Melanie McMichael, and Jody Deaton (Paul), grandchildren, Alex McMichael (Lilia), Pate McMichael...

Jul 12, 2015

Vincent Tirri, 69, died July 12, 2015. A native of Avellino, Italy, he was a son of the late Carmine and Vincenza Giuditta Tirri and was preceded in death by one brother. He lived in South Florida for thirty years and moved to the area in 2004. Mr. Tirri was a retired entrepreneur and will be remembered as a hardworking,...

Jul 12, 2015

Visitation Details

Thursday, July 16th, 2015 6:00pm - 8:00pm, Lord and Stephens, EAST

Service Details

Friday, July 17th, 2015 2:00pm, Evergreen Memorial Park

Interment Details

Evergreen Memorial Park

Jul 12, 2015

Rachel M. Carr, 74, of Athens, died July 12, 2015. Born in Milan, GA, she was the daughter of the late Tommy B. and Beatrice Shumate Mills. An Athens resident since 1973, Rachel formerly worked with the YWCO Day Care. She was a member of East Athens Baptist Church and the Sisters Sunday School Class. Rachel was a loving and...