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Local Obituaries for Athens, GA, Clarke County, Watkinsville, GA, Oconee County, Danielsville, GA, Madison County & Surrounding Areas
Louise Manolia Hamby
Nov 4, 2013
Louise M. Hamby, age 93, was born in Madison County on September 21, 1920 and passed away on November 4, 2013. She lived in Clarke County most of her life. She was the daughter of the late Jabous H. Sorrow and Ina Ward Sorrow, and the widow of Frank N. Hamby. She was the owner/operator of Tiny Tot Nursery which...
Robert Waymon Anglin
Nov 4, 2013
Robert Waymon Anglin, 88, passed away November 4, 2013. He was preceded in death by his wife, Clara B. Anglin; brothers, George Anglin, Jessie Anglin, and Bobby Anglin; and sister, Ella Mae Dove. Survivors include his children, Anthony (Becky) Anglin, Bruce (Debra) Anglin, Jan (Don) Brooks, Tammie (Marty) Dockery; brother, Ardis Anglin; sisters, Irene Thomason and Bonnie West; thirteen grandchildren;...
Clyde Kenneth Griffeth
Nov 3, 2013
Clyde Kenneth Griffeth, 76, husband of Jackie Griffeth, died Sunday, November 3, 2013. A native of Danielsville, he was the son of the late John Will Griffeth and Bonnie Clyde Kesler Griffeth. In addition to his parents, Kenneth was preceded in death by brothers: Joe Griffeth, Charles Griffeth, Will Griffeth, Phil Griffeth and one sister: Martha Garrison. Kenneth served his...
James Gordon Whitestone Sr
Nov 2, 2013
James Gordon Whitestone, Sr. age 79 of Athens, Georgia, died Saturday November 2, 2013 peacefully in his home. Jim was born in Alexandria, Virginia on August 15, 1934 to Robert and Isabel Whitestone. He married Barbara Hockett in 1953 and lived in Alexandria, Virginia until 1978 when they moved to Athens, Georgia. Jim worked for Fruit Growers Express in Alexandria,...
Mitzi (Whitmire) Campbell
Nov 2, 2013
Ms. Mitzi Whitmire Campbell, 63, of Athens, passed away on November 2, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents, W.A. Whitmire, Jr. and Edith Whitmire. Ms. Campbell was an active member of Athens First Presbyterian Church. She studied microbiology at the University of Georgia. During the mid-80's and early 90's, Mrs. Campbell established and operated The Serpentine Inn,...
Shirley Elder Marie Roberts
Nov 2, 2013
Watkinsville, GA - Shirley Elder Roberts, 78, died November 2, 2013. Born in Winterville and a lifelong resident of this area, she was the daughter of the late George Alvin and Mattie Ivester Stewart. She was preceded in death by sisters, Virginia Hatcher and Elizabeth Russell, grandson, Daniel Bales and former husband and father of her children, Cecil E. Elder....
John Anthony Hammes Sr
Nov 1, 2013
Athens, GA - Dr. John Anthony Hammes, of 235 Davis Estates Road, Athens, Georgia passed away on November 1, 2013 at the age of 89. Born in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, he was the son of Captain Roman Burchart Hammes and Daisy Vincent Martin Hammes. The middle of four brothers, Hammes also grew up in Evanston, Illinois and Hendersonville, North...
Carolyn D. (Westmoreland) Lane
Oct 30, 2013
Mrs. Carolyn D. Lane, 64 of Carlton, passed away October 30, 2013. She was preceded in death by her mother, Mrs. Vera Jordan and her ex husband, SL "Yank" Driscoll. A graveside service will be held at 2:00pm on Saturday, November 2, 2013 at Carlton Cemetery with Justin Driscoll officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from...
Mary Agnes "Jody" Claas
Oct 30, 2013
Mrs. Mary "Jody" Agnes Claas, 70, beloved wife and mother, passed away on October 30, 2013 after a long illness. She was the daughter of the late Russell Charles Speck and Agnes Marie Speck, born in Indianapolis, IN on September 21, 1943. After receiving her nursing degree, she spent many years giving kind and compassionate care to her patients. She...
Louise (Mayes) Whitehead
Oct 29, 2013
Louise Mayes Whitehead, daughter of the late Alva Louie and Avis Morris Mayes, died October 29, 2013. Louise was born in Athens, Georgia, on July 22, 1932. Louise was a homemaker until going to work at Oconee State Bank in 1983 and retired in 1994 as the head teller of the Bogart branch. Affectionately known as "Ma" by her grandchildren,...
Betty Ann Escoe
Oct 29, 2013
Betty Ann Escoe, 84, died peacefully with her family by her side on Tuesday, October 29, 2013. She has gone to be with her Lord and her husband. Mrs. Escoe was the daughter of the late Clarence and Annie Gann McCune and was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Lee Escoe. A native of Athens, she was a graduate...
Elsie (Hardigree) Thomas
Oct 28, 2013
Mrs. Elsie Hardigree Thomas, age 81 of Farmington, passed away October 28, 2013. Mrs. Thomas was born in Watkinsville on October 19, 1932 to Thomas B. and Cornelia Phillips Hardigree. Mrs. Thomas retired from Bellsouth to the family farm on which she was born and raised. She has attended Freeman's Creek Baptist Church since early childhood. She is survived by...
Charles Gregory (Greg) Reynolds
Oct 28, 2013
Greg Reynolds, 54, died Sunday, October 28, 2013. A native of Athens, he was the son of Charles L. Reynolds and Carolyn D. Reynolds of Arnoldsville. Greg was preceded in death by his brother, Gary L. Reynolds. He had worked with Ted Shelnut as an electrical helper. Survivors include his special friend, Leslie Michelle Bradberry; children: Allen (Amy Caudell) Reynolds...
Julie Landers Griffeth
Oct 28, 2013
Julie L. Griffeth, 57, died Monday, October 28, 2013. A native of Athens, she was the daughter of Van W. Landers of Athens and the late Louise Waggoner Landers. In addition to her mother, Julie was preceded in death by her husband, Tommy Griffeth, son, Edwin Marshall Fuqua and sister, Kimberly L. Moore. She was an Administrative Assistant for Dr....
Jean Schmidt Bowen
Oct 26, 2013
Jean Schmidt Bowen, 78, passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2013. She along with her twin brother were born on August 26, 1935, to Arnold and Alma Schmidt of Americus. The family included two older sisters, Dorothy Wood of Albany and Mary Ann Williams of Pearson, and twin brother James Schmidt of Jacksonville, Florida. She is preceded in death by...
Hazel Whitehead
Oct 25, 2013
Hazel Cheatham Whitehead, 79, died October 25, 2013. A native of Athens, GA, she was the widow of Joe Lewis Whitehead and was preceded in death by her sister, Betty Jean Barber. Funeral services will be Sunday, October 27, 2013 at 2:30PM at the chapel of Lord and Stephens, WEST with Rev. Buford Lockman officiating. Interment will be in Ray's...
James Drake
Oct 25, 2013
James Luther Drake, 83, from Carlton, Georgia, passed away on Friday, October 25, 2013. He was the son of the late Aldean and Addie Drake. James was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather who cherished his family. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Imogene; his children, Mary Jean, James Edward and Randy; his sisters, Azalea Kidd,...
Margaret Condrey Adair
Oct 24, 2013
Margaret Condrey Adair, age 89, of 720 Glenn Carrie Road, died Thursday, October 24, 2013. Margaret was the daughter of the late Joseph Erwin and Ida Gwen Condrey of Spartanburg, SC. She was also preceded in death by her husband: George N. Adair; sister: Frances C. McMillian; brother: Joe Condrey, granddaughters: Dixie Adair Tuberville, Margo Mullins Moon; grandson: Matthew Adair...
Pete Darrell Bridges Morgan
Oct 24, 2013
Pete Darrell Bridges Morgan, age 72, passed away on October 24, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alton Thomas & Selma Lee Morgan. Survivors include three daughters, three brothers, and six grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2PM on Sunday, October 27, 2013 at Wesley Chapel Community Church with Pastor Jeff Williams officiating. Interment will follow...
Kathryn (Duke) Durkee
Oct 22, 2013
Kathryn Duke Durkee, age 55, passed away October 22, 2013. Kathryn was preceded in death by her father, Garland Thomas Duke, Jr. Survivors include her husband, W.X. "Sonny" Durkee; daughter, Ashley Jean (Jake) Lowery; mother, Jean DeRamus Duke; sisters, Karen Duke (Fred) Schuller, Carol Duke (Charlie) Rymer; brothers, Garland Thomas (Shonda) Duke III, Steven William (Ashley) Duke; and granddaughter, Lyla...
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