OBITUARIES

Sep 30, 2014

Elizabeth Ann Murray Gammage, 73, passed away September 30, 2014. She was the daughter of the late John and Grace McConnell Murray of Plains, GA. She was also preceded in death by her brother, John Cato Murray. She married Dan Gammage in 1960, and they settled in Americus, GA. Mrs. Gammage lived most of her life in Sumter County, growing...

Sep 28, 2014

Joseph R. Berrigan died peacefully at his home on September 28, 2014. Born on July 20, 1933 in New Orleans, he was the son of Joseph R. and Ruth N. Berrigan. Joe graduated from Jesuit High School in New Orleans in 1951 and went on to earn a BA in Classics at Loyola University in New Orleans, completing that program...

Sep 28, 2014

Lucy Payne Hawkes Statham Lucy Payne Hawkes, 91, wife of the late Garnett Hawkes, died Sunday, September 28, 2014. A native of Oglethorpe County, she was the daughter of the late George and Sally Evans Payne. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings. Willie, Walt, Dewitt, G.W. and Russell Payne, Ina McCannon,...

Sep 28, 2014

Barbara Alice Pruitt Gearhart, 76, died September 28, 2014. A native of Winterville, GA, she was a daughter of the late Harvey Pruitt and Bonnie Pruitt Chandler and stepdaughter of the late Julius Chandler. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Gene Pruitt and stepson, Jeff Gearhart. Mrs. Gearhart was employed with First American Bank for many years...

Sep 27, 2014

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Sunday, October 5th, 2014 6:00pm, Athens Church

Sep 27, 2014

Julia Hawkins Harris Athens Julia Hawkins Harris, 87, died Monday, September 27, 2014. A native of Loganville, GA, she was the daughter of the late Patrick Lowell Hawkins and Dorothy O'Kelley Hawkins. She retired as a warehouse clerk with Nabisco and was member of Prince Avenue Baptist Church and was a longtime choir member. Survivors include her husband, Charles Wesley...

Sep 26, 2014

Charles Lee Embrick Lexington Charles Lee Embrick, 66, died Sunday, September 26, 2014. A native of Commerce, GA, he was the son of the late Robert E. Lee Embrick and Annie Mae Frederick Embrick. He retired from Reliance Electric. Survivors include his children: Elizabeth Windham, Richard Embrick, Lara Johnson and Byron Embrick; brother: Harold Embrick; sister: Dorothy Austin; five grandchildren...

Sep 26, 2014

Jarred S. Scruggs Jefferson Jarred S. Scruggs, 26, died Friday, September 26, 2014. Born in Dahlonega, GA, he was the son of Tony Scruggs and Charmayne Garmon Scruggs. A 2006 graduate of Oconee County High School, Jarred worked for Publix in Athens as a Meat Manager. He enjoyed taking care of his Saltwater Fish Tanks. In addition to his parents,...

Sep 25, 2014

Athens, GA - Charles "Cigar" Carter's spirit left this lifetime on Thursday, September 25, 2014 at the young age of 42 years. He is preceded in death by his father, Charles Alden and sister, Cornelia Ann. Cigar is survived by the love of his life of 12 years, Lori; his mother, Mary Kay Carter; brother, Matthew Carter and his wife...

Sep 24, 2014

Dr. Roger D. Wyatt, 66, of Athens passed away at his home Wednesday, September 24, 2014. Born in Albemarle, NC, he was the loving son of the late Paul W. and Ethrillian T. Wyatt. He was a member of Prospect Baptist Church throughout his early life. He married Freida Bryson in 1968, and they lived in Raleigh during his education...

Sep 24, 2014

Jackie Hembree Athens Jackie Hembree, 75, wife of the late Bill Hembree, died Wednesday, September 24, 2014. A native of Athens, she was the daughter of the late John Towns Roberts and Dessie Bullock Roberts and sister to the late Wayne and Larry Roberts. She worked at Thomas Textile for 35 years and also retired from the Athens Clarke County...

Sep 24, 2014

Rajesh Sharma, 54 passed away September 24, 2014. A Memorial Service will be Sunday September 28, 2014 3:00pm at Lord & Stephens, East Chapel. Survivors include: wife, Maithilee Pathak and child, Kishori Pathak; parents, Raghubir & Lalita Sharma; brother, Sanjeev (Sangeeta) Sharma and nephews, Nikhil and Rahul.

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Sunday, September 28th, 2014 3:00pm, Lord...

Sep 23, 2014

Comer, GA - John Paul, 71, son of the late John Peter and Anna Kirsch Paul, died September 23, 2014. Survivors include his wife, Rhonda Rogers Paul of Comer and step son, Eric Harrington of Boston, MA. As per John's wishes, private graveside services were held. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital,...

Sep 23, 2014

Dale Ellen (Pape) Seamon of Watkinsville, GA passed away on September 23, 2014 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer while surrounded by her family at St. Mary's Hospital in Athens, GA. Born on October 6, 1948 in Washington, PA, she is the daughter of Helen Barbara Pape and the late John Anthony Pape. Dale is a graduate of Canon-McMillan...

Sep 23, 2014

Edith Wood Gabriel Winterville Edith Wood Gabriel, 89, wife of the late Claud Patrick Gabriel, died Tuesday, September 23, 2014. A native of Gwinnett County, GA, she was the daughter of the late William Alford Wood and Floy Leach Wood. In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by her daughter, Donna Gabriel and sister, Helen...

Sep 22, 2014

Nedra Lee (Eaton) Phillips born October 23, 1931 left this world to be with her Lord on September 22, 2014. Wonderful wife of Herbert (Bill) Phillips. Best mother of Jim Cole and Amy (Athens, GA), Jerry Cole and Barb (Columbia, SC), Alice Bishop and Jackie (Mansfield, TX), Dianna Phillips (Coweta, OK), David Phillips and Gulshan (High Bridge, NJ). Greatest Siter...

Sep 22, 2014

Dan C. Evans Athens Dan C. Evans, 60, died Monday, September 22, 2014. A native of Greenwood, SC, he was the son of the late Wade C. Evans and Edna Bright Evans. Dan received his BS in Engineering from Clemson University, his Masters in Business Administration from Brenau University. He was currently employed by Athens Area Technical College and was...

Sep 21, 2014

Paul James Messer Jr died Sunday, September 21, 2014. He left this world to join the love of his life, his wife which he missed dearly since her passing. He was an Owner/Operator with McDonald's Corporation for 45 years, a Navy Veteran, a member of the UGA Catholic Center, and a member of Athens Country Club and Champion Hills Golf...

Sep 20, 2014

Mary E Sweeny (Betty) of Carlton, Georgia, died 20 September in Athens after a serious injury. Daughter of Emma Chloe Whitehead and Walter Joe Whitehead of Carlton, Betty was preceded in death by her husband James B. Sweeny, Jr. (Jim) Captain, USN retired, and her sister Martha Mae Snelling (Mae), both of Carlton. She is survived by her two children:...

Sep 20, 2014

Athens, GA - Rachael Bond Patton, 74, died September 20, 2014. A native and lifelong resident of Athens, GA, she was a daughter of the late B.T. and Alice Wynn Bond. She was preceded in death by her husband of fifty four years, Thomas W. Patton, in February of 2012, and her sister, Martha Faye Wright. Mrs. Patton was a...