Charlotte (Iverson) Bailey
Aug 5, 2014
Our beloved Mother and Grandmother, Charlotte Jewel Iverson Bailey, entered into eternal peace on Tuesday, August 5, 2014, joining her husband of fifty-five years, Louis Franklin Bailey, Sr. She was the daughter of Alfred and Jewel Shirey Iverson. Having lost both parents as a young child, she and her sister, Mary Iverson Henderson, were fortunate to be raised by their...
Alzina Loretta Wiencek
Aug 5, 2014
Greensboro, GA - Alzina Loretta Wiencek, 88, died August 5, 2014 at St Mary's Hospice Athens, Georgia. Born in Chicago, where she spent most of her life, she was the widow of Frank Wiencek. Survivors include her children, David Wiencek (Kate), Thomas Wiencek (Mary Beth) and Mary Ann Gonsiorek; grandchildren, Gwen, Ali, John, Matthew and Laura Wiencek and Amy Smit;...
E. Neal Gruetter
Aug 3, 2014
Entered into rest August 3, 2014, Ernest Neal Gruetter, loving and beloved husband of 44 years to Kathryn Franklin Gruetter. Funeral services will be held at Campus View Church of Christ, 1360 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, on Thursday at 11:00 am. A life long math educator, he graduated from Appalachian State University in Boone, NC, and earned his Masters...
Carlton B. Couch
Aug 3, 2014
Carlton B. Couch Danielsville Carton B. Couch, 76 of Danielsville passed away Sunday, August 3, 2014 due to an extended illness of Pulmonary Fibrosis. A native of Athens, he was the son of the late Harry Bartow Couch, Sr. and Myrtis Elizabeth Doster Couch. He was also preceded in death by his siblings Dean Couch, Harry Bartow Couch, Jr. and...
Linda Faye Strickland
Aug 3, 2014
Linda Faye Strickland Comer Linda Faye Strickland, 59, died Sunday, August 3, 2014. A native of Royston, GA, she was the daughter of Merlin G. and Willie Genora Bruce Bridges. She was a homemaker and was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Ray Thomas Strickland, son, Lee Thomas Strickland of Comer, daughter, Crystal Gail Scoggins...
Mary Felicia Drake
Aug 3, 2014
Mary Felicia Drake Colbert Mary Felicia Drake, 64, died Sunday, August 3, 2014. A native of Athens, she was the daughter of the late Harold Tony Smith and Mary Katherine Smith. Mary was a Customer Service Representative with Walmart Epps Bridge Road for the last 10 years and had also worked for the Clarke County Schools at Whitehead Elementary School....
Carol Lynn Newkirk
Aug 2, 2014
Carol Lynn Newkirk Bogart Carol Lynn Newkirk, 54, died Saturday, August 2, 2014. A native of Atlanta, GA, she was the daughter of Mary Ellen Brooks Martin of Watkinsville and the late Benny Ray Newkirk. She was of the Baptist Faith and had worked at Angie's Place. Survivors in addition to her mother include her husband, Roger Nalley of Bogart,...
Donald Sequard "Donnie" Williams
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...
Ruby Nell (Bishop) Carter
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...
Linda Jo Hunter
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,...
Philip Erickson Sr
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...
Betty (Dove) Craig
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,...
Joshua David "Josh" Young
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...
Mary Katherine Smith
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...
Mary Ruth Hembree Stancell
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...
Emerson Marshall "Marshall" Turner
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...
Betty Jackson
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
Curtis Everett Hammond
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,...
Audrey Libby Johnston
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...
Peter Kay Jackson
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...