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William Michael ""Scrap Iron"" Bray

William Michael ""Scrap Iron"" Bray

Apr 3, 2015

Service Details

Saturday, April 18th, 2015 2:00pm, Crawford Cemetery

George Edward "Eddie" Anderson

George Edward "Eddie" Anderson

Apr 2, 2015

George "Eddie" Edward Anderson, age 70, of Athens, GA, passed away April 2, 2015. Raised in North Arlington, NJ, George attended Our Lady Queen of Peace Schools and graduated North Arlington High School. George served in the US Navy. Formally a 25 year resident of Columbia, SC, he lived in Athens for the last ten years and was employed by...

Kathleen Hardeman

Kathleen Hardeman

Apr 1, 2015

Kathleen H. Hardeman, 93, of Winterville, died April 1, 2015. Born in Winterville, she was the last surviving of 12 children of the late James T. and Rosa Carter Hardeman. She was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Augustus T. "Gus" Hardeman, daughter, Patsy Hardigree and grandson, Randy Faulkner. Mrs. Hardeman was a longtime member of Winterville...

Robert Edward Dellinger

Robert Edward Dellinger

Mar 30, 2015

On March 30, 2015, Robert Edward Dellinger, age 82, of Duluth passed peacefully into the arms of God's love with his loving wife Elke and her daughter Bettina by his side. Bobby is the son of the late David Frederick and Ada Belle Nettles Dellinger. In addition to his wife, "Bobby" is survived by his son Robert Jr., daughter Bettina,...

Arthur Aubrey Esco

Arthur Aubrey Esco

Mar 30, 2015

Arthur Aubrey Esco, 92, of Quiet Oaks Nursing Home in Crawford, Formerly of Winterville, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2015. Mr. Esco was born on April 7, 1922 to the late Hal Howard and Georgianna Leight Couch Esco in Oglethorpe County. He served his country in the military in WWII, retired from Wilfong Brothers in Athens and favorite pastime...

Kevin Swafford

Kevin Swafford

Mar 30, 2015

Kevin Swafford, 38, of Colbert, GA, passed away Monday, March 30, 2015.Born in Floyd County, GA, Kevin was the son of Douglas and Joyce Puckett Swafford. He grew up working in his parents' store in Dallas, GA. Kevin graduated from Berry College, where he met his wife of 16 years, Deanna Swafford. He is also survived by his son Hunter....

Jimmy Edward Johnson

Jimmy Edward Johnson

Mar 29, 2015

Jimmy E. Johnson, 46, of Crawford, died Sunday, March 29, 2015. A native of Athens, he was the son of the late Cecil W. and Jeanette Collins Johnson. Jimmy had worked for Drake Gas for 15 years and was a member of Crawford Pentecostal Church where he served as the organist. Survivors include his wife, Lisa Cheek Johnson; daughters: Kandy...

Wanda Lorraine Hill

Wanda Lorraine Hill

Mar 28, 2015

Wanda Lorraine Hill, 66, of Hull died Saturday, March 28, 2015. Born in Havre de Grace, Maryland to the late William Elwood DuBree and Ada Lorraine Davis DuBree, Wanda is survived by children; Dennis (Elizabeth) Hill, Timothy Lynn Hill, John Allen Hill, Sandy (Grady) Huff, Gwendolynn Lorraine Hill, and Kaitlynn Lorraine Hill, siblings; Ada Ruth Cerney Cashwell, Daniel Thomas DuBree,...

Michele Caudle West

Michele Caudle West

Mar 25, 2015

Michele Caudle West, 48, lost her four year battle with Colon Cancer on Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at her home in Watkinsville, GA. Born in Columbia, Missouri, Michele was the daughter of Dr. Alfred B. Caudle and Charlotte Ball Caudle of Watkinsville; mother to Brooke West of Buford, Morgan West and Carter West of Watkinsville; sister to Brian (Alison) Caudle...

Farrah Hopkins Wages

Farrah Hopkins Wages

Mar 24, 2015

Farrah Hopkins Wages, 91, died Tuesday March 24th, 2015 at Morningside Assisted Living. A native of Athens, she was the daughter of the late Leonard G. Hopkins and Lula Tolbert Hopkins. Farrah was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and homemaker. She was passionate about her family and was an avid gardener and seamstress throughout much of her life....

Gregg Phelps

Gregg Phelps

Mar 24, 2015

After suffering a stroke in her home at Talmage Terrace on March 22nd, Gregg Yarbrough Phelps died peacefully at Athens Regional under the care of Gentiva Hospice with her daughter at her side on March 24th. Gregg was born in Williamson, Georgia, on December 30th, 1921 and spent most of her childhood in Atlanta. She graduated from Druid Hills High...

Gregg Phelps

Gregg Phelps

Mar 24, 2015

Service Details

Sunday, April 26th, 2015 4:00pm, Talmadge Terrace

Mamie Sue Ogle

Mamie Sue Ogle

Mar 23, 2015

Mamie Sue Ogle, 78 of Winterville, died Monday, March 23, 2015. A native of Banks County, she was the wife of the late Paul E. Ogle and daughter of the late Jim and Ellie Helton Callaway. Mrs. Ogle was a member of Grove Chapel Church and retired from Reliance Electric. Survivors include her children and their spouses: Phyllis and Sam...

Charlii Jade Hand

Charlii Jade Hand

Mar 22, 2015

Visitation Details

Wednesday, March 25th, 2015 12:00pm - 2:00pm, Lord and Stephens, Danielsville

Service Details

Wednesday, March 25th, 2015 2:00pm, Lord and Stephens, Danielsville

Dennis Melvin Moon

Dennis Melvin Moon

Mar 22, 2015

Dennis Melvin Moon, 71, of Winder died Sunday, March 22, 2015. A native of Jackson County, he was the son of the late Ward and Rilla Louise Williamson Moon. Dennis was the co-owner of D & G Flooring and member of Crossroad Baptist Church in Lawrenceville. Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Shirley Motes Moon; daughter and son in...

Alma Kathleen Escoe

Alma Kathleen Escoe

Mar 22, 2015

Alma Kathleen Escoe, age 93, passed away March 22, 2015. Alma was preceded in death by her husband, William N. Escoe; parents, John Henry & Ellen Bell; siblings, Eleanor Steele, Wade Bell, Howard Bell, Spurgeon Bell, Pope Bell, Dorris Bell, Phillip Bell and Fairy Figueroa. The Escoe family house was always open to all their children's friends and later husbands...

James Melvin Young

James Melvin Young

Mar 21, 2015

James Melvin Young, 64 of Comer, died Saturday, March 21, 2015. Born in Danielsville, GA, he was the son of the late John Curtis Young and Geneva Booth Young. Melvin was the former owner and longtime operator of Rocky Ridge Inc. and member of Clouds Creek Baptist Church. Survivor include his wife, Marilyn Sanders Young; son: Jamie Young of Comer;...

Frances May Barrick

Frances May Barrick

Mar 21, 2015

Frances May Barrick of Athens, GA 78, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 21, 2015 after a courageous battle with various illnesses in recent years. The daughter of the late Paul and Mary Shine, she was born in Uniontown, PA and grew up in Morgantown, WV. She spent the last 53 years in the Five Points area...

Eunice Drake

Eunice Drake

Mar 21, 2015

Eunice Elizabeth Drake, 86, died March 21, 2015. Born in Oconee County, SC, she was the daughter of the late Lester and Rosa Lou Daniel Patterson. Mrs. Drake was a member of Meadow Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband of 70 years, James Edward Drake; children, Gail Waldrop and Peggy Burch; grandchildren, Kennith Drake, Michael Burch and Michelle Burch and...

Adrian McRey Fitzpatrick

Adrian McRey Fitzpatrick

Mar 20, 2015

Lieutenant Colonel Adrian McRey Fitzpatrick of Athens, GA, 77, passed into the hereafter to be with the Lord on the morning of Friday, March 20, 2015. He was born in Raleigh, West Virginia. He lived much of his early life in both Virginia and West Virginia prior to enlisting in the United States Army. He served his country with honor...

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