OBITUARIES

Aug 1, 2014

Donald S. "Donnie" Williams Hull Donnie Williams, 69, died Friday, August 1, 2014. A native of Athens, he was the son of the late Sequard Nash Williams and Hazel Mell Kidd Williams. He was also preceded in death by his brother Jerry Nash Williams. He retired from Reliance Electric after 40 years and was a member of Beech Haven Baptist...

Jul 31, 2014

Ruby Nell Bishop Carter Bishop Ruby Bishop Carter, 79, wife of the late George A. Carter, died Thursday, July 31, 2014. Born in Danielsville, GA, she was the daughter of the late Herman Bishop and Margie Argo Carter. She was a homemaker and member of Bishop Baptist Church. Survivors include her children and their spouses: Brenda Carter Anthony of High...

Jul 31, 2014

Linda Jo Hunter, 73, died July 31, 2014. A lifelong resident of this area, she was a daughter of the late William Paul and Katherleen Shaw Hunter and was preceded in death by two sisters, Mary Patricia Hunter and Vicki Hunter McCain. Linda retired from Reliance Electric after thirty-one years and was a member of First Christian Church of Athens,...

Jul 30, 2014

Philip Erickson Sr., 81, died Wednesday, July 30, 2014. He is survived by his wife, Hazel Erickson, children Paul Erickson and Philip Erickson Jr., sister Lillian Hill, and grandchildren; Paul, Jesse, Corey, Natalie, Jason, and Alexandra. Philip served during the Vietnam War and retired from the United States Army. A graveside service will be held Friday, August 1, 2014 at...

Jul 30, 2014

Betty Dove Craig Colbert Betty Dove Craig, 72, died Wednesday, July 30, 2014. A native of Madison County she was the daughter of the late Dewitt Dove and Isa Evans Dove. She was a member of Colbert Baptist Church and retired from ABB Electrical. She was a very loving mother and grandmother. Survivors include her children, Tim Craig of Hull,...

Jul 29, 2014

Mary Katherine Smith Crawford Mary Katherine Smith, 80, wife of the late Harold Tony Smith, died Tuesday, July 29, 2014. Born in Jefferson, GA, Katherine lived most of her life in Oglethorpe County. She was the daughter of the late Jesse Willie Motes and Viola Brooks Motes. She was a member of Mt. Pleasant Apostolic Church and had worked for...

Jul 29, 2014

Joshua "Josh" David Young, 29, died July 29, 2014. A native and lifelong resident of Colbert, GA, he was a son of James David and Frances Kettle Young of Colbert. He was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church and will be remembered as a loving husband, father and son. Josh enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, especially...

Jul 28, 2014

Athens, GA - Mary Ruth Hembree Stancell, 72, died July 28, 2014. A native of Athens, she was a daughter of the late Felton and Susie Meadow Hembree and was preceded in death by a sister, Katie Lou Hembree and brothers, Bill and J.W. Hembree. Survivors include her husband, James C. (Sonny) Stancell, Jr.; daughters, Sharon Little of Crawford and...

Jul 25, 2014

Emerson Marshall Turner, Jr., age 59, of Bogart, GA passed away suddenly on July 25, 2014. Marshall was born on February 12, 1955 in Elberton, GA to the late Emerson Marshall Turner, Sr. and Helen Ward Turner of Elberton, GA. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Elaine Casper Turner formally of Statham, GA, brother, Barry P. Turner...

Jul 24, 2014

Betty Jean Jackson, age 80, passed away July 24, 2014. The family will receive friends from 2-4PM on Sunday, July 27, 2014 at Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville.

Visitation Details

Sunday, July 27th, 2014 2:00pm - 4:00pm, Lord and Stephens, Danielsville

Jul 23, 2014

Reverend Curtis Everett Hammond Winterville Reverend Curtis Everett Hammond, 87, died Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at his residence in Winterville, GA. Born in Greenwood, SC, he was the son of the late Samuel Clarence Hammond and Ina Belle Ogletree Hammond. In addition to his parents, Curtis was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Jean Hammond, his sister,...

Jul 22, 2014

Audrey Elizabeth (Libby) Johnston went to her Heavenly Home from Heritage Healthcare of Toccoa, Georgia, on July 22, 2014. Audrey was born July 27, 1921, in Fort Fairfield, Maine, the daughter of Melvin S. and Etta (Trafford) Libby. On September 19, 1942, Audrey married George W. Johnston and they shared 51 years together until his death in 1993. Most of...

Jul 21, 2014

Peter Kay Jackson Comer Peter K. Jackson, 84, died Monday, July 21, 2014. Born in Buffalo, NY, he was the son of the late Robert K. Jackson and Maybelle MacCallum Jackson. He was an Air Traffic Controller for the Federal Aviation Administration and was a veteran of the US Air Force having served during the Korean Conflict. He is survived...

Jul 20, 2014

Lois M. White, 93, died July 20, 2014. She was the widow of Floyd H. White and was also preceded in death by two sons, Paul White and Bill White. Private services will be held. Survivors include a son, John K. (Florine) White; two daughters-in-law, Dallas White and Nell White; two sisters' one brother; four granddaughters; one grandson; six great...

Jul 20, 2014

Judy Frances Taylor Athens Judy F. Taylor, 53, died Sunday, July 20, 2014. A native of Greenville, SC, she was the daughter of Alton Nix and the late Jean Jones Nix. She had worked at the UGA Bookstore, the Georgia State Botanical Gardens and Cup of Karma Café in Comer. In addition to her father she is survived by a...

Jul 19, 2014

Katherine Pauline Harwood Athens GA Katherine (Kate) Harwood, 53, died Saturday, July 19, 2014 at Athens Regional Hospital in Athens, Georgia after a brief hospitalization. Kate was born October 4, 1960 in Waverly, Iowa, a daughter of Arthur Harwood and the late Nyta Harwood. She was raised in Waverly and Athens, Georgia where she graduated from Cedar Shoals High School...

Jul 19, 2014

W J "Joe" Clanton, Jr. Conyers Joe Clanton, 81, husband of Nellie Stone Clanton, died Saturday, July 19, 2014. A native of Ellabell, GA, he was the son of the late William Joseph Clanton, Sr. and Josie Bell Buckner Clanton. Joe was the owner and operator of Joe Clanton Tile. He was of the Baptist faith and member of the...

Jul 16, 2014

Bobbie Sue Brown Royston Bobbie Sue Pulliam Brown, of Royston, Georgia, born January 4, 1929, passed away July 16, 2014. As a devoted Mother and Grandmother, she spent her life selflessly loving and caring for others and striving to do God's will. Bobbie was a member of Royston Baptist Church and the Agape Sunday School Class. After a long battle...

Jul 16, 2014

B. W. Coile Brantley (B W) Webster Coile, Jr., 75, known to many by the name of his comedic character Roscoe PuCannon, died peacefully Wednesday evening, July 16, 2014 of lung cancer. A son of Crawford GA, he was born to Brantley Webster Coile, Sr and Jessie Davison Coile, on April 22, 1939. Entrepreneur, businessman and entertainer, B W, served...

Jul 15, 2014

Fredrick Westover Yulee, FL Fredrick Westover, 52, died Tuesday, July 15, 2014 in Jacksonville, FL. Born in San Jose, CA, he was the son of the late Clarence W. and Mary Frances Paradise Westover. A former resident of Oglethorpe County, Mr. Westover had moved to Yulee, FL , fourteen years ago. He was a Master Carpenter with Acoustie Engineering in...