OBITUARIES

May 9, 2014

James Rozzie Lanier, 81, husband of Elizabeth "Betty" Lanier, died May 9, 2014. A native of Athens, he was the son of the late Walter S. Lanier and Gertrude Smith Lanier. He was a farmer and was of the Methodist faith. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by seven siblings: Clifford Lanier, Parks Lanier, Sr., Roger...

May 6, 2014

Raymond Thomas Hunter Sr. 88, of Auburn GA died Tuesday, May 06, 2014. Born in Indianapolis IN to the late John Thomas and Della Mae Bowman Hunter, Raymond served in the United States Marine Corp during World War II. He was a decorated World War II veteran that served in several major campaigns He was also a 50+ year Mason...

May 6, 2014

Billups "Jerome" Malcolm, 75, of Athens left his earthly shell and is now beholding his Savior face to face, as of Tuesday, May 6 with his wife, Patricia at his side. He was preceded in death by his parents Billups P. and Annie Mae Malcolm. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Patricia, and daughters Sharon Lynn Patrick...

May 5, 2014

Trustworthy, funny, gentle spirited, responsible, kind, hard-working...these are just a few words that come to mind when describing Lane Collins. Lane Phillips Collins was born on May 16, 1938; he passed away at home from pancreatic cancer with his loved ones by his side on May 5, 2014. Lane was born in Asheville, NC and moved to Cassatt, SC at...

May 5, 2014

John Fredmond Scarboro Danielsville John Scarboro, 71, died Monday, May 5, 2014. A native of Danielsville, he was the son of the late Amos and Annie Mae Scarboro. He was the owner of Scarboro Wood Product and of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his parents and son, Michael Scarboro. Survivors include his wife of 47 years,...

May 4, 2014

Clara Louise Bishop Athens Clara L. Bishop, 92, passed peacefully with her family by her side on Sunday, May 4, 2014. She was born on September 8, 1921 in Carroll, Iowa. The daughter of the late Dr. Roy Everett Parry and Hazel Rae Farr Parry of Scranton, IA, she attended Cornell College in Mt. Vernon, IL and graduated in the...

May 4, 2014

James Otha Gosnell, 74, passed away May 4, 2014. He was the son of the late, Claude and Sylvia Gosnell. Mr. Gosnell was preceded in death by two brothers, Harold and Lenard Gosnell. A graveside service will be Wednesday, 2:00pm, May 7, 2014 at Colbert Cemetery with Revs Ardis Anglin and Wayne Wills. The family will receive friends at the...

May 3, 2014

Jeanne Mansell Strong Bogart Jeanne Mansell Strong, 68, wife of Charles F. Strong, Jr., died Saturday, May 3, 2014. Jeanne was a loving wife, mother and sister and was also an accomplished painter and artist. Her creativity and passion for historic preservation led her to be vital in the restoration and design of the Church-Waddel-Brumby House, now the Athens Welcome...

May 3, 2014

Pheobia Carolyn "Carol" Grindle, 79, of Mooresville NC died, Saturday, May 3, 2014. Born in Elberton GA to the late Bailey Clinton Brazell and Pheobia Carolyn Spivey Brazell she was also preceded in death by her husband, James Grindle. Carol is survived by her two daughters, Emily Gordon (Ron) and Jeanne Brandon (Ken), grandchildren, Joshua Gordon, Jeanette Schiffmann, Jodi Brandon,...

May 2, 2014

Walter Scott Thompson, 47, of Alma Ga died Thursday, May 1, 2014. Scott was born in Athens to Miriam Thompson and the late Charlie Walter Thompson. Scott was an avid Georgia Bulldogs fan and loving husband and father to his wife, Tara, and daughter Alexi. He is also survived by brothers Ricky Thompson (Peggy), and Stanley Thompson (Teresa), and in-laws...

May 2, 2014

Frances Willoughby Duckworth, 92, passed away Friday, May 2, 2014. Born in Madison County on March 9, 1922, she was of the Baptist faith. Frances was predeceased by her first husband, Clarence Willoughby who was the father of her five children. She was also predeceased by her daughter, Jean White; granddaughters, Rita Bullock and Jodi Torres; grandsons, Tim Hughes, Joe...

May 2, 2014

Lutitia Lovern Huff, 77, died May 2, 2014. Born in Oconee County, she was a daughter of the late Clarence and Margaret Bradberry Lovern and preceded in death by brothers, Elder and Elmer Lovern. Mrs. Huff was a retired textile worker and member of Stevens Grove Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Clifford M. Huff; children Deborah (Phillip) Brooks of...

Apr 30, 2014

Hazel Hardigree Watkinsville, Georgia Hazel (Lavender) Hardigree, 96, of 1681 Jerusalem Road, Watkinsville, Georgia, went home to be with her Lord on April 30, 2014. A native of Oconee County, she was the daughter of the late Robert Linton Lavender and the late Bessie Mae (Sanders) Lavender. She was preceded in death by her husband - Jerry Durham Hardigree, and...

Apr 29, 2014

Patricia Parker, 78, of Watkinsville died Tuesday, April 29, 2014. Born in Marshfield WI to the late Archie and Ellen Parker, Patricia is also preceded in death by brother Archie Parker Jr., and sister Jacqueline Boland. She is survived by children Jeffrey T. Nagashima (Joyce), Lauren S. Nagashima-Whalen (Christopher), and John Y. Nagashima (Sharon); grandchildren: Christopher, Jared, Mia, Peter, Matthew,...

Apr 27, 2014

Service Details

Wednesday, April 30th, 2014 10:00am, First Faith Presbyterian Church

Apr 27, 2014

M. Ruth Miller Murchison Winterville, GA M. Ruth Miller Murchison, 88 passed away April 27, 2014. She was the daughter of the late Joseph cephus and Addie Lelia Miller. Graveside services will be Thursday, May 1, 2014 at 11:00am at Redstone Methodist Church Cemetery with Rev. Scott Bartholomew officiating. Survivors include her daughter, Vivian (Ted) Davis; son, Thomas Van (Barbara)...

Apr 25, 2014

Athens, GA - Coates Richard Johnson, 81, of Athens, GA, died April 25, 2014. Born on March 19, 1933, his childhood address was 34 Hillcrest Rd. West Caldwell, NJ. A 1951 graduate of Grover Cleveland High School, he was the son of the late Coates L. Johnson, former Assistant Superintendent and Principal of Caldwell Public Schools and a West Caldwell...

Apr 25, 2014

Bruce Harding Witcher Colbert Bruce Harding Witcher, 65, died Friday, April 25, 2014. A native Salisbury, NC, he was the son of the late Walton and Mattie Witcher. In addition to his parents, Bruce was preceded in death by his brother: Sammy and James Witcher and granddaughter, Ashton Strickland. He retired from Dupont in 1990 as a machine operator. Survivors...

Apr 25, 2014

Christine Gordon Burroughs, 91, entered into rest at Kentwood Extended Care on April 25, 2014.Christine was born in Danielsville, GA on March 8, 1923, to Mary Estelle Boggs Gordon and Richard Howard Gordon. She graduated from Madison County High School, attended LaGrange College for 2 years, and then earned her BS and MS Ed degrees from the University of Georgia,...

Apr 23, 2014

Jerry L. Garrett, 74, died April 23, 2014. A native of Murfreesboro, TN, he was a son of the late Clarence Allen and Mattie Reid Garrett. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Clarence Garrett, Jr.; two sisters, Thelma Turner and Evelyn Kuhns; granddaughter, Bethany Garrett. Mr. Garrett received his Bachelors of Science from Middle State University in...