Robert William Hopewell
Dec 31, 2014
Robert William Hopewell, 85, husband of the late Betty Redemer Hopewell, died Wednesday, December 31, 2014. A native of Liberal, KS, he was preceded in death by his mother, Lena Chance Downing, his father, two sisters, one brother and daughter, Sue Hopewell. Robert was the owner and operator of Green Acers Fina Service Station from 1972 until his retirement. He...
Luree Martin Thomas
Dec 31, 2014
Luree Martin Thomas passed away on December 31, 2014 at the age of 90. Mrs. Thomas was preceded in death by her husband, Perry Emerson Thomas; son, Joey Nathan Thomas; son-in-Law, Robert Daniel Elder, Jr; father, Roy R. Martin; mother, Clyde C. Martin, step-mother, Florence A. Martin; brother, Julius R. Martin, sisters, Lois M. Whitehead and Inez M. Whitehead. Mrs....
Albert Sydney Johnson III
Dec 30, 2014
Albert Sydney Johnson III Bishop Albert Sydney Johnson III died on December 30, 2014. Born in Clarkston, DeKalb County, Georgia, Sydney was preceded in death by his parents, Albert Sydney Johnson II and Dorothy Louise Hudson Johnson, and son Brian Thomas Johnson. A resident of Oconee County since 1970, Sydney received his BS from the University of Georgia and his...
Luna Smith Chandler
Dec 30, 2014
Athens, GA - Luna Smith Chandler, 91, died December 30, 2014. Born in Barrow County, she was the daughter of the late John Herschel and Luna Haynie Smith and widow of Clement T. Chandler, Sr. A longtime Athens resident, she has been a member of Tuckston United Methodist Church since 1947. She was very active in her community, serving as...
Geneva "Dinky" Cape
Dec 29, 2014
Athens, GA - Geneva Lorrene Cape, 83, died December 29, 2014. She was the daughter of the late Thomas and Florrie Erwin and widow of Patrick R. Cape. She worked with Thomas Textile for a number of years and was a member of Temple Baptist Church. Services will be Friday, January 2, 2015 at 4:00 PM at Lord and Stephens...
Jeffery Wills
Dec 26, 2014
Commerce - Jeffery Wills, 57, of Commerce died Friday, December 26, 2014. Born to the late William and Bonnie Miller Wills, Jeffery is also preceded in death by a daughter, Kayla Wills, and brother Joe Dean Wills. Jeffery is survived by children Jonathan (Tara) Wills and Kimberly (Michael) Poore, siblings Estelle Wills Littleton, Audrey Wills Hawkins, James William Wills, Alfred...
Sam Houston Mitchell
Dec 25, 2014
Sam Houston Mitchell, 74, lost his courageous two-year fight against a rare bone cancer on December 25, 2014. Funeral services will be Monday, December 29, 2014 at 12:30 PM at Athens First United Methodist Church. Interment will follow at Oconee Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday from 5:00 until 7:00 PM at Lord and Stephens, WEST, 1211 Jimmy...
Jack Williams
Dec 25, 2014
Jack Williams, 84, passed away December 25, 2014. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lorene Williams, his parents and 16 brothers and sisters. Funeral services will be Saturday December 27, 2014 3:00pm at Lord & Stephens, East chapel with Rev. Eric Buffington officiating. The family will receive one hour prior to the service. The interment will be in...
Elaine Healan
Dec 25, 2014
Watkinsville, GA - Mavis Elaine Healan, 78, died December 25, 2014. Born in Lawrenceville, she was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Ina Hosea Nichols, brothers, Troy and Larry Nichols and her husband of 40 years, Rev. Claud A. Healan, Jr. A resident of Oconee County since 1968, Mrs. Healan retired in 1999 from Oconee County as Deputy...
Frances Elizabeth Knight
Dec 25, 2014
Frances Elizabeth Fleming Knight, age 91, Danielsville, passed away on Thursday, December 25, 2014. Mrs. Knight was born on September 18, 1923, Elbert County, to the late Austin Loyd and Lucy Vercelle Fleming. She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Austin LaClade Fleming, and sisters, Betty Jane Fleming Bryant and Marjorie Fleming Parham. She retired from Monarch...
Dorothy Mae Davis
Dec 24, 2014
Dorothy Mae Davis, 88, passed away December 24, 2014. Mrs. Davis is the daughter of the late, Henry and Vella Mobley and she was also preceded in death by her husband, Elmer J. Davis and son, Joseph Allen. No Services will be held at this time. Survivors include: daughters, Vonda Lee Ragsdale, Francine Herron and Leah (William) Waggoner; Seven grandchildren,...
Marshall Earl Cooper
Dec 24, 2014
Marshall Earl Cooper, age 80, of Nicholson, Georgia died Wednesday December 24 at St. Mary's Hospice House after a long battle with cancer. Born in Braselton to the late Taylor Grady Cooper and Lena Teal Cooper, Mr. Cooper owned and ran A&E Trucking for 18 years. He was the first building inspector for Oconee County in 1974 and held that...
Lee Martin Manspeaker
Dec 24, 2014
Lee Martin Manspeaker, 81, of Athens passed away December 24, 2014. The best friend I ever had in life is gone. My childhood sweetheart after 60 plus precious years. A friend to many and all who ever met her. A lady in every sense, dressed well and never let her heart problems stop her, always had an encouraging word or...
Bobbie Jean (Mann) Murray
Dec 23, 2014
Bobbie Jean Murray, age 83, passed away December 23, 2014. Bobbie was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Donald Murray. Survivors include a daughter, Linda Motes of Carlton and a son and daughter-in-law, Walter (Darla) Murray of Carlton; sister, Lottrell Culbertson; brothers, Ramie Mann and Carl Mann; grandchildren, James B....
Dr. John Joseph Powers
Dec 23, 2014
Dr. John J. Powers died on December 23rd, 2014 at the age of 96. Dr. Powers joined the Department of Food Processing at the University of Georgia in 1947 as an Associate Professor. He earned a BS in Chemistry from Massachusetts State College in 1940 and in 1945; he earned a PhD in Food Technology. He is survived by his...
Wilma W Griffeth
Dec 23, 2014
Watkinsville, GA - Wilma W. Griffeth, 79, died December 23, 2014. Born in Watkinsville, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence Elmer and Frances McGuire Weatherford. She lived most of her life in Watkinsville, where in earlier years, worked for the City. Mrs. Griffeth was a member of Watkinsville First Christian Church where she sang in the choir. She...
James Richard Haynes Sr
Dec 23, 2014
James Richard Haynes, Sr., 88, husband of Evelyn Hawks Haynes, died Tuesday, December 23, 2014. A native of Madison County, he was the son of the late Richard Milton Haynes and Ruby Gunter Haynes. Jim was the owner of Haynes Texaco and Danielsville Tire Service. He was an active member of Friendship Baptist Church and as a former member of...
Philip Wilbanks
Dec 21, 2014
Phil Wilbanks, 47, died December 21, 2014. A lifelong resident of this area, he was a son of Selma Vinson Green of Stephens and the late Roy Wilbanks. He retired from Heyward Allen Motor Company as a Master Nissan Technician and was currently enjoying his passion and hobby of building racecars at "Phil's Customs". A Celebration of Life will be...
Demarcus Lane Kelley
Dec 21, 2014
Demarcus Lane Kelley, age 24, passed away December 21, 2014. Born in Athens, he was the son of Nikki Smith (Andy) Bennett and the late Charles Kelley. Marcus graduated from Franklin County High School in 2009, where he played football and baseball. He attended Piedmont College and was an apprentice at C&M Electric. Marcus loved spending time with his family....
Evelyn Louise (Crawford) Campbell
Dec 20, 2014
Evelyn Louise Campbell Danielsville, GA Evelyn Louise Campbell, 75, died December 20, 2014. Born in Polk County, FL, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Ruth Robertson Crawford, widow of William Larry Campbell and sister of the late Mary Vaughn. Mrs. Campbell was a homemaker and member of Colbert Baptist Church. Survivors include her children, Junior Campbell and...