OBITUARIES

Jan 22, 2014

Service Details

Saturday, February 1st, 2014 2:00pm, St. James United Methodist Church

Jan 22, 2014

Athens, GA - Dale B. Prell, 67, died January 22, 2014. Born in Mauston, Wisconsin, he was the son of the late Wilbert F. and Inez Behrens Prell. Dale received his Bachelors degree from the University of Wisconsin, Lacrosse and his Master's from Northern Colorado University. He served with the U.S. Air Force from 1968 - 1972. Before moving to...

Jan 22, 2014

Clark George Edwards, 80, passed away on January 22, 2014. A native of Comer, he was the son of the late George Washington and Ruth Booth Edwards. He had worked for Westinghouse for 14 years as a truck driver and was most recently self employed as a truck driver. Survivors include his wife, Jo Edith Edwards; daughter, Josephine Hicks; grandchildren,...

Jan 22, 2014

Ruthie Lee Carter Athens Ruthie Lee Carter, 89, went to be with her Lord peacefully on January 22, 2014. A native of Oconee County, she was the daughter of the late John Golden Lee and Linnie Bell Kidd Lee . In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 71 years, Thomas Edward Carter, Sr.;...

Jan 20, 2014

Carolyn Ledford Fortson passed away on January 20, 2014 surrounded by children and grandchildren. Carolyn was born in Mooresville, TN on March 25, 1933. She was one of seven children of Ruth King Ledford and Brian Ledford. She graduated from Middle Tennessee State in 1956 with a Bachelor of Science. While teaching in Columbus, GA, she met her husband, James...

Jan 20, 2014

Susie Kate Carithers, 86, of Ila Ga, passed away Monday, January 20, 2014 at Hill Haven Nursing Center. She was born October 13, 1927 to Edgar and Clyde Kincaid Faulkner of Colbert Ga. She retired from Ila Sportswear and attended Ila Baptist Church. She is survived by daughter and son-in-law Anna and Aubrey Thomason, grandchildren Ginger (Gary) Miller, Lisa (Chris)...

Jan 19, 2014

John Ben Harris Arnoldsville John Ben Harris, 55, died Sunday, January 19, 2014. Born in Greensboro, he was the son of Christine Mize Harris of Arnoldsville and the late Benjamin Franklin Harris. John was a welder for B & J Welding in Crawford and had also worked as a carpenter. In addition to his mother, survivors include his son: Zachary...

Jan 19, 2014

Louis F. Bagwell Winterville GA Louis F. Bagwell, 82, of Winterville Ga, died Sunday, January 19, 2014. A native of Athens, Louis was a son of the late Cleveland and Dollie Wages Bagwell. He was an avid sports fan and would never miss a Braves game. Louis had over 50 years of service at Heyward Allen. In addition to his...

Jan 19, 2014

Dianne Anglin, 61, died January 19, 2014. A native of Athens, GA, she was a daughter of the late Arthur Jerome and Bertha Mae Phillips Worley. She was employed for Reliance Electric for twenty-five years, Brack Rowe Chevrolet and most recently Athens Chevrolet. Funeral services will be Wednesday, January 22, 2014, at 11:00 AM at the chapel of Lord and...

Jan 18, 2014

Lillian Luke Sexton Colbert, GA Lillian Luke Sexton of Colbert, Georgia, widow of Marvin A. Sexton of Danielsville, passed away Saturday, January 18, 2014. She was born July 3, 1933 and was a native of Oconee County. She was the fifth child of the late C. F. (Dooley) Luke and Ree Thornton Luke. In addition to her parents and husband...

Jan 18, 2014

Willie Clyde Autry, 97, Athens; passed away Saturday, January 18. Born in Rochelle, Georgia, he was the son of the late Frank and Mamie Texas Thomas Autry. Mr. Autry was preceded in death by his wife of 77 years, Louise Lindsey Autry, and daughter and son in law Jean and James L. Brooks. He was a Navy veteran of World...

Jan 15, 2014

Jennifer Lakin, 40, passed away January 15, 2014. Jennifer was born July 7, 1973 in Cobb County, but was a lifelong resident of the Athens area. She was preceded in death by her father, Mack A. Donahoo and grandfather, Mack E. Donahoo. Jennifer was a member of Prince Avenue Baptist Church. Funeral services will be Saturday, January 18, 2014 at...

Jan 14, 2014

Joel Kenneth Davis Bogart Joel passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2014. He was born September 14, 1962 in Athens, GA to Joel K. Sr., and Carolyn Bond Davis. His mother preceded him in death in March 1996. He is survived by his loving wife Megan Thomas Davis and three children, Morgan Mae, Timothy Matthew, and Carson Annie. His father and...

Jan 14, 2014

Mary Hornby Wiebe Athens Surrounded by her loving family, and after a courageous and graceful fight with cancer, Mary Hornby Wiebe left us Tuesday, January 14, 2014. She was 75. A native of Seattle, WA and a long time Athens resident, Mary was the daughter of the late Cedric Cornwall Hornby and Evelyn Texley Hornby. She was presented to Seattle...

Jan 12, 2014

Julian Fuller Shockley, 87, passed away January 12, 2014. Mr. Shockley was preceded in death by his parents, James & Julia Shockley, wife, Frances "Bunny" Shockley and brother, James Shockley. He actively attended Southwest Christian Church and was a very dedicated veteran of the U.S. Navy. Graveside services will be Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at 11:00 AM at Georgia National...

Jan 12, 2014

While surrounded by family and friends, Kristopher 'Braden' Teat, 25, of Watkinsville, walked into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, January 12, 2014 after battling injuries due to a fall resulting from a major seizure. He was born in Athens, GA., on November 13, 1988. Braden attended schools in Oconee County and graduated from...

Jan 12, 2014

Brenda Jo Dixon Escoe passed away Sunday, January 12, at her home in Colbert. She was born in Clarke County, the daughter of the late Melvin and Mildred Dixon. Her grandparents were Noah and Gladys Loyd, and A.L. Sr. and Hattie Dixon. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Jim Escoe Sr. of Colbert; a daughter, Kim Gregory...

Jan 11, 2014

Maxeys, GA - Julie Newton Robertson died January 11, 2014. Born April 25, 1956 in Waynesboro, GA, she was the daughter of the late Bob and Charlotte Newton. She grew up in Waynesboro and relocated to Maxeys in 1972 where she made her home to the present. Julie was a graduate of Oglethorpe County High School and attended Georgia College...

Jan 11, 2014

Michael Chris Charping passed away January 11, 2014. Mr Charping was born in Augusta GA on September 28, 1979 to Marshall and Clara Herring Charping. He was self employed in the mobile home moving business with Carla's Transport. He will always be remembered as a hard worker, amazing father, husband, son, and friend. Mr Charping is survived by his wife,...

Jan 10, 2014

Tony "Hound Dog" Bryan Hull Tony Bryan, 55, husband of Shela Bryan, died Friday, January 10, 2014. Born in Athens, Tony was the son of the late Carl Alexander Bryan and Evelyn Esco Bryan. He was also preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Lillie B. Esco. He was a machinist with Conwed Plastic and member of Lexington Baptist Church....