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Richard Emerson

Richard Emerson

Oct 21, 2014

Richard Emerson, 64, of Hull, died Tuesday, October 21, 2014. Richard was born in Athens to Nell Moorehead Russell and the late Richard Emerson. He is also survived by his wife Charlotte Emerson, children Zack Emerson and Bonnie Palon, Step-son Robert Holcombe, brother Bob Emerson; sister, Nancy Ingram and grandchildren Samantha Emerson, Cole Emerson, J.B. Morreale, and Alexis Holcombe. The...

Margaret Earline Mercer

Margaret Earline Mercer

Oct 20, 2014

Earline Mercer Bishop Margaret Earline Mercer, 88, of Bishop, died Monday, October 20, 2014. Born in Madison county to the late James and Bell Duncan Moon, she was the youngest of eight children. Earline was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church and received Christ at age 11. Earline is survived by her husband of 64 years, John E. Mercer, children,...

Clyde Gunter (Gunter)  Harris

Clyde Gunter (Gunter) Harris

Oct 19, 2014

Clyde G. Harris, age 86, passed away October 19, 2014. A native of Oglethorpe County, Miss Clyde was a graduate of Meson Academy. She was employed with Harper Motor Lines, Dixie Feed & Seed, and Merchant & Farmers Bank. An active member of Carlton Baptist Church since 1952, she loved serving and participating in the Loyalty Sunday School Class. She...

Wendell Starr Hettrick

Wendell Starr Hettrick

Oct 18, 2014

Hull, GA - Wendell Starr Hettrick, 79, died October 18, 2014. Born in Leicester, NY, he was a son of Thelma Starr Hettrick of Batavia, NY (age 108) and the late Walter Hettrick and was preceded in death by a brother, Ronald Hettrick. Mr. Hettrick has made his home in the Athens area since 1976 and was retired from Georgian...

James Len Graham

James Len Graham

Oct 17, 2014

James Len Graham, 64, died October 17, 2014. Born in Elbert County, he was the son of Jenny Graham of Colbert and the late James P. Graham. Mr. Graham was retired from the Granite Industry after more than thirty years of employment in the Elberton area. He was an active and dedicated member of Vineyard's Creek Baptist Church where he...

Mary Helen Duncan

Mary Helen Duncan

Oct 16, 2014

Mary Helen Duncan, 85, passed away October 16, 2014. Born in Franklin County, Helen was the daughter of the late Ottis B. and Mattie Lee Phillips Cromer and was preceded in death by her sister, Jeanette Rich. She made her home in Athens since 1955 and was retired from Custom Styles. Mrs. Duncan was a member of Grove Chapel Church....

Kenneth David Johnson

Kenneth David Johnson

Oct 15, 2014

Kenneth David Johnson, professor emeritus of mathematics at the University of Georgia, died Wednesday, October 15, 2014. He was 74. Ken was born on August 19, 1940, in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. He attended Catholic schools there and went on to the University of Massachusetts to receive a degree in mathematics. He continued his education at the University of California at Berkeley,...

Agnes Lavert (Hardigree)  Parks

Agnes Lavert (Hardigree) Parks

Oct 15, 2014

Agnes Lavert Hardigree Parks, 92, died October 15, 2014. A native of Oconee County, GA, she was a daughter of the late Cleo Lois Wilkes and Ralph Conway Hardigree and the widow of Tyrus Woodson Parks. Mrs. Parks was also preceded in death by a son, Kenneth L. Cook and three brothers. She was a longtime member of Antioch Christian...

Cynthia Ann (Harris)  Thurmond

Cynthia Ann (Harris) Thurmond

Oct 14, 2014

Cynthia Harris Thurmond, Athens, died Tuesday, October 14, after a lengthy illness. Cynthia was born April 2, 1941, in Lockhart, Texas, to Alexander Woodson and Louise Norman Harris. She moved to Athens as a child. Cynthia graduated from Athens High School and attended Wesleyan College. Cynthia devoted her life to raising her daughter and son. After they were grown, she...

Rebie (Morris)  Williams

Rebie (Morris) Williams

Oct 14, 2014

Rebie Morris Williams, 94, died October 14, 2014. A native of Warrenton, GA, she was a daughter of the late Annie Andrews and Willie Baker Morris and the widow of Harold E. "Rass" Williams, Sr. She was also preceded in death by five brothers and two sisters. Mrs. Williams was owner and operator of Williams Grocery for many years and...

Rebie (Morris)  Williams

Rebie (Morris) Williams

Oct 14, 2014

Rebie Morris Williams, 94, died October 14, 2014. A native of Warrenton, GA, she was a daughter of the late Annie Andrews and Willie Baker Morris and the widow of Harold E. "Rass" Williams, Sr. She was also preceded in death by five brothers and two sisters. Mrs. Williams was owner and operator of Williams Grocery for many years and...

Robert Eugene "Gene" Barker

Robert Eugene "Gene" Barker

Oct 13, 2014

Robert Eugene "Gene" Barker, Sr. Athens Gene Barker, age 80 died Monday, October 13, 2104. He was born December 10, 1933 to the late Joe Palmer Barker and Mary Lizzie Davis Barker. He was preceded in death by siblings, Bessie Barker Hanson, Willie Joe Barker and Lewis Barker. He is survived by his wife, Esther Allred Barker, Son Robert Barker,...

Virgie Sellers Harper

Virgie Sellers Harper

Oct 12, 2014

ATHENS, GA -- Virgie Sellers Harper, known to many as "Mimi", died on Sunday, October 12, 2014, peacefully in her sleep. She was 95. The daughter of Virgil O. Sellers and Quincy Barnes Sellers, Virgie was born in Dothan, Alabama. She often recalled the adventure her family embarked upon when seven people traveled in a Ford Model-T from Dothan to...

Elmer O. Simmons

Elmer O. Simmons

Oct 11, 2014

Elmer Simmons Comer Elmer O. Simmons, 93, of Comer GA died Saturday October 11, 2014. Born to the late Frank and Lexie Bond Simmons, Elmer served in the United States Army during World War II. He landed at Normandy, was a part of the Battle of the Bulge, and served in France, Belgium and Germany. He returned home on December...

William H. "Bill" Gilmer

William H. "Bill" Gilmer

Oct 10, 2014

William Henson "Bill" Gilmer Bishop Bill Gilmer, at the age of 86, was called to his heavenly home on Saturday evening, October 11, 2014, while visiting his beloved North Georgia Mountains and being around the people he loved. He enjoyed life to the fullest and his last day on earth was filled with happy memories. Born and raised in Winterville,...

John Keith Dalton

John Keith Dalton

Oct 8, 2014

John Keith Dalton Athens Keith Dalton, 53, died Wednesday, October 8, 2014 at his residence. Born in Walton County, he was the son of Carolyn Smith Dalton of Athens and the late Jimmy W. Dalton. He was the owner and operator of Keith Dalton Roofing and had attend Poplar Springs Baptist Church. Survivors in addition to his mother include his...

Mary Evelyn (Epps)  Coile

Mary Evelyn (Epps) Coile

Oct 8, 2014

Mary Evelyn Coile, 84, died Wednesday October 8, 2014. A native of Athens, she was born to the late Marvin and Lucy Bradley Epps. Mary was also preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Allen Coile Sr., daughter Evonne Coile, brother Paul Epps, and sister Shelby Jean Whitehead. She is survived by her children, Linnie McKay (Jonathon) and Allen Coile...

Marilyn McKay Ellisor

Marilyn McKay Ellisor

Oct 3, 2014

Marilyn McKay Ellisor, age 71, died Friday October 3, 2014, in her home in Watkinsville, GA after a valiant year-long confrontation with cancer. During her last days and hours she was comforted by family, many friends and the capable staff of Silverleaf Hospice. Marilyn was born in Covington, GA on March 21, 1943, to the late James Taylor and Elizabeth...

James Clarence Garland Guest Sr

James Clarence Garland Guest Sr

Oct 2, 2014

James Clarence Garland Guest, Sr, 73 passed away October 2, 2014. He is the son of the late, Joe C Guest and Bertie Lou Herring and also preceded in death by his brothers and sister, David Herring, Tom Guest and Brenda Herring. Funeral services will be Sunday, October 5, 2014 3:00pm at the chapel of Lord & Stephens, Danielsville with...

Carol Kennedy

Carol Kennedy

Oct 2, 2014

Arnoldsville, GA - Carol Kennedy, 66, died October 2, 2014. Carol was a daughter of Mell Brewer of Arnoldsville and the late Kathleen Floyd Brewer and preceded in death by a grandson, Jordan Kennedy. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, working in her yard and UGA football. She was a member of Temple United Methodist Church. In addition to...

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