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Lesley Maggiore

Lesley Maggiore

Feb 24, 2015

Watkinsville, GA - Lesley Conway Maggiore, 67, died February 24, 2015. Born in Miamisburg, OH, she was a daughter of the late Franklin Benham and Erma Lucas Conway. Lesley was a graduate of the University of Georgia with a BS in Family and Consumer Science and member of Alpha Xi Delta Sorority. She, along with her husband Rick, was longtime...

Janet P. Oglesbee

Janet P. Oglesbee

Feb 23, 2015

Janet P. Oglesbee, 59, of Bogart died Monday, February 23rd 2015 at her residence. A native of Banks County, she was the daughter of the late Curtis and Agnes Powers. She was also preceded in death by a son, Adam Reece Haggard, and a grandson, Dillon Chase Boswell. A homemaker, Janet was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Survivors include...

Matthew Howard Mathews

Matthew Howard Mathews

Feb 22, 2015

Matthew Howard Mathews Lexington Matthew Howard Mathews, 44, husband of Heather Denton Mathews, died Sunday, February 22, 2015. Born in Athens, he was the son of the late Walter Howard and Linda Wood Mathews. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his mother in law: Betsy Chandler. Matt was self employed heating and air repairman and...

Bobby Gene Sosby

Bobby Gene Sosby

Feb 22, 2015

Bobby Gene Sosby, 58, passed away February 22, 2015. He was the son of the late Thomas & Catherine Sosby, he was also preceded in death by his sisters, Marie Janes, Carolyn Davis and Evelyn Meadows; brother, Harold Sosby. He was a member of Fountain of Life Ministries. Funeral services will be Wednesday, 1:00pm February 25, 2015 at Lord &...

Dena Fay Strickland

Dena Fay Strickland

Feb 21, 2015

Dena Fay Strickland, 82, died February 21, 2015. A native of Walton County, she was a daughter of the late William and Bernice Anglin. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Thurmond Anglin and sister, Joyce Anton. Funeral services will be Wednesday, February, 25, 2015 at 2:00 PM at the chapel of Lord and Stephens, WEST. Interment will...

Terrie Barber

Terrie Barber

Feb 20, 2015

Athens, GA - Terrie McAllister Barber, 60, died February 20, 2015. Born in Athens, she was the daughter of Bobbie Jean McAllister of Watkinsville and the late Charles W. McAllister and preceded in death by a sister, Jeannie Hayes. Terrie worked with Athens Clarke County School District food service for 30 years, most recently with Gaines School Elementary. She loved...

James Kennedy "Ken" Kilpatrick

James Kennedy "Ken" Kilpatrick

Feb 20, 2015

Ken Kilpatrick, 52, died February 20, 2015. A lifelong resident of this area, he was the son of James N. and Betty Jo Scoggins Kilpatrick of Watkinsville. The family will receive friends Monday from 6:00 until 7:00 PM at Oconee Chapel, Hwy 53, Watkinsville. Survivors in addition to his parents include his son, Matt Kilpatrick of Watkinsville. Oconee Chapel is...

Joanne Sandra Epps

Joanne Sandra Epps

Feb 19, 2015

Joanne Sandra Epps,84, died February 19, 2015. A native of Atlanta, GA, she was a daughter of the late Anna Davis and Albert Prince, and was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Thomas Epps. Mrs. Epps lived in this area since 1969 and was a member of Lexington Baptist Church, where she was a member of the Missionary Society...

Mark Kevin Hammond

Mark Kevin Hammond

Feb 19, 2015

Mark Kevin Hammond Athens Mark Kevin Hammond, 50, of Athens, died Thursday, February 19, 2015. He is survived by his parents, Kenneth and Mary Lou Hammond, brother Sam Hammond (Carol), sister Mary Duckworth, two nephews and a niece. Kevin was preceded in death by his sister, Vicki Hammond. A memorial service will be held at a later date at Edwards...

John David Nation

John David Nation

Feb 19, 2015

John David Nation, 51, of Crawford, died February 19, 2015. Born in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, he was raised in the Devils Pond Community of Oglethorpe County. David was a construction worker and loved operating heavy equipment. He was an avid boxer and participated in many matches at the Night Owl and Armadillo Palace. David is survived by his parents, Claude...

David Elton Hodges Jr

David Elton Hodges Jr

Feb 18, 2015

David Elton Hodges, Jr. Crawford David Elton Hodges, Jr., 74, husband of the late Marjorie Jean Holmes Hodges, died Wednesday, February 18, 2015. Mr. Hodges was born in Fleming, GA to the late David Elton Hodges and Marylee Brewton Hodges. He retired from the Georgia Department of Transportation as a Civil Engineer. In addition to his parents he was preceded...

Linda Jackson Weaver

Linda Jackson Weaver

Feb 17, 2015

Linda Jackson Weaver, 74, died February 17, 2015. A native of Athens, GA, she was a daughter of the late Elvira Haymon and John Calvin Jackson. She was a beautician in Five Points for many years and was also employed for over fifteen years at Bensons Bakery. Graveside services will be Saturday, February 21, 2015 at 2:00 PM at Evergreen...

Lucile Marcus Motes

Lucile Marcus Motes

Feb 16, 2015

Lucile Marcus Motes Statham Lucile Marcus Motes, wife of the late Charles Oscar Motes, died Monday, February 16, 2015. A native of Madison County, she was the daughter of the late Larkin and Lizzie Sanders Marcus; mother to the late Patsy Wheless and sister to the late Omer Marcus and Charlie Marcus. Mrs. Motes was a homemaker and member of...

Royal Edgar Stokely

Royal Edgar Stokely

Feb 15, 2015

Royal Edgar Stokely, 98, long time property owner in the Goosepond District of Oglethorpe County, died in his sleep on Feb 15 at Delmar Gardens Assisted Living Facility in Smyrna, GA. He is survived by his nephew, Charles Royal Stokely of Marietta, Georgia and his wife Ellen as well as his niece, Mary Ann Stokely Zamula of Potomac, Maryland and...

Hugh Wallace Mathews

Hugh Wallace Mathews

Feb 15, 2015

Hugh Wallace Mathews, 81, husband of Ruby Nell Gunter Mathews, died Sunday, February 15, 2015. A native of Carlton, GA he was the son of the late James Hugh Mathews and Lessie Harris Mathews and brother to the late Robert Calvin Mathews and Katherine Barber. He retired from Harmony Blue Granite Company as a Crane Operator and member of Glade...

Margaret Elise Erwin

Margaret Elise Erwin

Feb 14, 2015

Margaret Elise Erwin Winterville GA Margaret Elise Erwin, 90, of Winterville, died Saturday, February 14, 2015. A native of Winterville she was the daughter of the late John and Fannie Meyer Erwin. Margaret was also preceded in death by siblings; Ethel Hardeman, Minnie Estes, Frederick Erwin, Evelyn White, Andrew Erwin, and Ione Erwin. She is survived by her sister, Mary...

Lynn Anne (Hawley)  Bryant

Lynn Anne (Hawley) Bryant

Feb 13, 2015

Lynn Anne Hawley Bryant died February 13, 2015, peacefully at her home in Athens, Georgia. Lynn was born in Columbus, Ohio June 19, 1946 and was the daughter of Chester G. Hawley and the late Lorena Caldwell Hawley. She attended Upper Arlington High School and Vanderbilt University. She then went on to the University of Georgia, obtaining a BA in...

James H. "Jamie" Shivar III

James H. "Jamie" Shivar III

Feb 12, 2015

James H. Shivar, III Watkinsville James H. Shivar III of Watkinsville, GA passed away on February 12, 2015, at the age of 58, after a long battle with meta-chromatic leukodystrophy. He was born on November 4, 1956, in Athens GA. He is the son of James H. and Doyle ("Dot") Shivar, Jr. Jamie was a committed follower of Jesus Christ...

Andrew Mark Sartain

Andrew Mark Sartain

Feb 10, 2015

Andrew Mark Sartain, 28, was received in Christ on February 10, 2015. Mr. Sartain is a 2005 graduate of Cedar Shoals High School. A Private Memorial service will be held at a later date. The family will receive friends, Friday February 13, 2015 7:00pm to 9:00pm at the funeral home. Survivors include: parents, Thomas "Tom" E. and Delpha Chappell Sartain;...

Adrian Jurado

Adrian Jurado

Feb 9, 2015

Adrian Jurado Athens Adrian Jurado, 23, died Monday, February 9, 2015. Adrian was born in Los Angeles, CA, and is survived by his parents, Anastacio Suarez and Matea Dora Hernandez, wife, Yazmin Sobrevilla Gutierra, son, Emeliano Jurado, siblings, Sonia, Leonel, Freddie, Angel and Viviana Suarez. Funeral Mass will be held Friday, February 13, 2015 at 6PM at Lord & Stephens...

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