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Barry Williams

Barry Williams

Nov 15, 2013

Athens, GA - Barry Williams, 71, passed away November 15, 2013 Mr. Williams, a native of Liverpool England, was the son of the late Evan Cadwal Williams and Muriel Starkey Williams, of Athens Georgia. He moved to the United States 51 years ago with his parents to be closer to his late sister, Cynthia Dickson. Mr. Williams served in the...

George Junior Tittle

George Junior Tittle

Nov 14, 2013

George Junior Tittle, 76, of Comer died November 14, 2013. Born in White County, GA, Mr. Tittle was the son of the late George and Verlin Tittle. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Jackie Elaine Tanksley Tittle, daughter, Brenda Denise Tittle, sister, Rosemary Christopher, brother, John Henry Tittle, and grandson, Ronnie Tittle. Survivors...

JB Holbrooks

JB Holbrooks

Nov 14, 2013

JB Holbrooks, 82, died November 14, 2013. A native of Walhalla, SC, he was a son of the late B. B. and Jeanette Wilson Holbrooks. Mr. Holbrooks retired from the United States Postal Service after thirty years of service and was a United States Air Force veteran with service during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of Cornerstone Church...

W. T. Fields

W. T. Fields

Nov 14, 2013

W.T. Fields, Jr. went to be with our Lord and Savior on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2013. The son of W.T. Fields, Sr. and Dianne Amos Fields he was born January 19, 1964 in Washington, GA. W.T. was a 1982 graduate of Oglethorpe Co. High School. He served in the United States Air Force for 4 years stationed in San Antonio,...

Jean Cooke Strickland

Jean Cooke Strickland

Nov 13, 2013

Jean Cooke Strickland, 85, of Athens, GA went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 13, 2013. She was a native of Sandersville, GA and a longtime resident of the Atlanta area. Her paternal grandparents were native of SC and maternal grandparents of Washington County, GA. She was predeceased by her husband, William E. (Bill) Strickland, sister, Dortha...

Ruth (Black)  Spears

Ruth (Black) Spears

Nov 13, 2013

Ruth Elizabeth Spears, 99, died November 13, 2013. A native of South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Whiley and Elizabeth Black and the widow of Clyde Spears. She was preceded in death by two daughters and sons-in-law, Catherine and Frank Brannon of Watkinsville and Donna and Woody Butler of Macon; grandson, Robert Brannon of Athens; great grandson,...

Daisy Lee (Smith)  Fowler

Daisy Lee (Smith) Fowler

Nov 11, 2013

Daisy Lee Smith Fowler passed away peacefully in her home in Athens, Georgia, on Monday, November 11, 2013. Born June 18, 1925, to the late Edward Arthur Smith and Daisy Lee Blume Smith in Columbia, SC, she attended Dreher High School and the University of South Carolina before meeting the love of her life, Dennis Byars Fowler, with whom she...

Mattie Lou (Nix)  Ogle

Mattie Lou (Nix) Ogle

Nov 9, 2013

Mattie Lou Nix Ogle, born December 7, 1922, in Jackson County to the late Milledge C. and Anner Tanner Nix. Funeral Services will be held at Lord & Stephens, East 3:00pm, Tuesday November 12, 2013, with burial in Grove Chapel cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00pm to 8:00pm, Monday at the funeral home. She was a member of...

Grady Echols

Grady Echols

Nov 9, 2013

Danielsville, GA - Henry Grady Echols, 82, died November 9, 2013. Born in Clarke County, he was the son of the late Pat and Cumy Bridges Echols. After retiring from many years of retail sales, he worked for Lord and Stephens Funeral Home in Danielsville as long as his health would allow. He was a longtime member of Friendship Baptist...

Mary Helen Glenn

Mary Helen Glenn

Nov 8, 2013

Mary Helen Glenn, age 80, passed away on November 8, 2013. Mrs. Glenn was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Dewey Glenn and grandson, Stephen Wilkins. Survivors include her children, Sandy Wilkins and Betty Jane Fouts; sisters, Ginger Orr and Dot Vick; grandchildren, Kathy Carey, Marla Moulder, Lisa Peralta; ten great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Funeral services were held on...

Emma Barnes

Emma Barnes

Nov 8, 2013

Emma Barnes, 91, died Friday, November 8, 2013. Daughter of the late Archibald and Marjorie Hooks, she is also preceded in death by her husband, Frances Barnes. Ms. Barnes is survived by children David Barnes (Beth) and Sally Barnes (Mark Bell), grandchild Amanda Bell, step-grandchildren Christopher Bazemore, Jeremey Bazemore, and Chris White, along with several nieces and nephews. A memorial...

Allen Crenshaw

Allen Crenshaw

Nov 6, 2013

Allen Crenshaw, 60, of Crawford died Wednesday, November 6, 2013. Allen was preceded in death by his father, Clyas Crenshaw, and niece Sherry Susan Williams. Survivors include his daughters, Hayley Crenshaw Jordan (Chrisopher) and Tracy Brooke Crenshaw, mother Marguerite Opt Crenshaw, brother George Howard Crenshaw, and sister Susan Crenshaw Hill (George). Visitaion will be held Saturday, November 9, 2013 from...

Ouida Cordelia (Kesler)  Stone

Ouida Cordelia (Kesler) Stone

Nov 6, 2013

Ouida Kesler Stone, 77, of Comer died Wednesday, November 6, 2013. Daughter of the late Walter Thomas Kesler and Biddie Adkins Kesler, Ouida was a loving mother and wife. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, James Clifford Stone, brother Walter Thomas Kesler Jr, and sister Ailene Hewell. She is survived by children, Randall...

Joan (Ryan)  Messer

Joan (Ryan) Messer

Nov 6, 2013

Joan Gately Messer, age 73, of Athens, passed away at home on Wednesday, November 6, 2013, surrounded by her loving family. She fought courageously during her battle with cancer, and now is at peace. She has closed the door on this journey and is now an angel in Heaven. Joan was a wonderful daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, and mother-in-law,...

Robert Dee Poole

Robert Dee Poole

Nov 6, 2013

Robert D. Poole, formerly of East Point, Lavonia and Athens passed away November 6, 2013 at the age of 96. He was preceded by his wife of 73 years, Sara Strickland Poole. Mr. Poole is survived by two daughters and one son and their spouses: Robbie and Dan Lord of Marietta, John and Susan Poole of Lavonia, and Linda and...

Martha Anne Minish

Martha Anne Minish

Nov 6, 2013

Martha Ann Minish, 60, of Danielsville died Wednesday, November 6, 2013. Daughter of Mary Minish and the late Benson Minish, Martha is also survived by brother Lee Minish, nieces Brittani LeAnn Spivey-Minish and Emily Maria Haley-Minish, nephews Jordon Benson Minish, Daniel Lee Minish, and Aaron Philip Minish, and cousin Regina Lynn Embrick. Visitation was held Friday November 8, 2013 from...

Faye Marie Walker

Faye Marie Walker

Nov 5, 2013

Faye Walker died November 5, 2013. Funeral services will be Saturday, November 9, 2013 at 1:00 PM at the chapel of Lord and Stephens, EAST with Rev. Dennis Mitchell officiating. Interment will follow in Almond Cemetery, Appalachee, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 11:00 AM until service time. Survivors include her husband, Jimmy Walker; daughter...

Ralph Goss Bridges

Ralph Goss Bridges

Nov 5, 2013

Ralph Goss Bridges passed away on November 5, 2013 at his home in the Salem community, Lexington, GA. Ralph was the son of the late Walter and Rosa Chafin Bridges. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Margaret Sanders Bridges; and his children: Steve (Glenda), daughter-in-law Debbie Hopkins Bridges, Iris Walker (Barry), John Mark (Tricia), Walter (Maria), and...

Lois Emily Bryant

Lois Emily Bryant

Nov 5, 2013

Lois Emily Bryant, 88, died December 5, 2013 at Oaks of Athens where she resided for the last years of her life. A native of Athens, GA, she was a daughter of the late Melvin O. and Odell Hancock Bryant and the stepdaughter of Sidney Vinson. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Ralph O. Bryant, Sr. and...

Darrell George Duffell

Darrell George Duffell

Nov 4, 2013

Mr. Darrell George Duffell, 66, of Athens, passed away November 4, 2013. Mr. Duffell was an Army veteran having served during the Vietnam War. He was a member of Sunlight Baptist Church. Mr. Duffell was preceded in death by his parents, George and Mary Duffell; wife, Rebecca Clark Duffell; son, Mark Duffell; and two brothers, Lee Roy and Raymond Duffell....

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