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Local Obituaries for Athens, GA, Clarke County, Watkinsville, GA, Oconee County, Danielsville, GA, Madison County & Surrounding Areas

Jackie Fitts Thompson

Jackie Fitts Thompson

Oct 2, 2013

Jackie Fitts Thompson, 83, of Danielsville passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2013. Born September 29, 1930 in Biltmore Village, North Carolina, she was a lifelong resident of Madison and Clarke Counties and was preceded in death by her husband, Durwood B. Thompson, her parents, William and Ethel Fitts, brothers Frank, Felton and Ferris Fitts and sister Georgia Fitts Beatenbo....

George Wynn Bonner

George Wynn Bonner

Oct 2, 2013

Colbert, GA - George Wynn Bonner, 86, died Wednesday October 2, 2013. A native of Lexington, Ga. Mr. Bonner was the son of the late William and Birdie Thaxton Bonner. Graveside services will be held Saturday October 5, 2013 at 11:00AM at the Thaxton-Wynn Family Cemetery. Rev. John Verschuren will officiate. Survivors include children; George (Renee) Bonner, Kenneth (Norma) Bonner,...

Judy Linda (Buckman)  Dudley

Judy Linda (Buckman) Dudley

Oct 1, 2013

Judy Linda Buckman Dudley, 68, died October 1, 2013. A resident of Athens for most of her life, Mrs. Dudley was a daughter of Zelda Tucker Buckman of Lexington and the late John H. Buckman, Jr. After receiving her degree in Education from the University of Georgia, she worked for twenty-three years for Athens Transit, where she retired as Assistant...

Helen Novene Wilkes

Helen Novene Wilkes

Sep 28, 2013

Long time Athens business woman Helen Novene Wilkes died Saturday September 28, 2013. A native of Charleston, SC. Mrs. Wilkes was the daughter of the late Larry Lipton and Evelyn Davis Thomas. Mrs. Wilkes was the owner and operator of Wilkes Alterations. Mrs. Wilkes was preceded in death by a sister Gwen Thomas English. Funeral services will be held Monday...

Robert Alton "Bob" White Jr

Robert Alton "Bob" White Jr

Sep 27, 2013

Bob White passed away unexpectedly on September 27, 2013. Bob was born in Atlanta and has lived in the Athens area most of his adult life. He received his Bachelors' degree from Florida State before serving 2 years in the US Army during the Vietnam War. He came home from the service and completed his Master's degree as well as...

David Junior Angel

David Junior Angel

Sep 27, 2013

David Junior Angel, 51, husband of Vicki Livsey Angel, died Friday, September 27, 2013. A native of Pendergrass, GA, he was the son of the late Clifford and Gloria Stone Angel and brother of the late James Onice Angel and Dorothy Mae Angel. He was currently working for the Oconee County Road Department as a supervisor. David was a deacon...

Ella Mae (Anglin)  Dove

Ella Mae (Anglin) Dove

Sep 25, 2013

Ella Mae Dove, age 74, passed away on September 25, 2013. Ms. Dove was a member of Macedonia Holiness Church and had retired from the Ila Post Office as a clerk. Survivors include a daughter, Brenda (Chris) Lord; sisters, Bonnie West and Irene (Kenneth) Thomason; brothers, Waymon Anglin and Ardis Anglin; grandchildren, William Nathaniel (Stephanie) Lord and Natalie (Jamie) Burroughs;...

Mehulkumar Patel

Mehulkumar Patel

Sep 24, 2013

Service Details

Friday, September 27th, 2013 2:00pm, Lord and Stephens, EAST

James David Pannell

James David Pannell

Sep 24, 2013

James "Jimmy" David Pannell, 65, died September 24, 2013. A lifelong resident of Walton County, he was born on July 11, 1948 to Willie Guy and Edith Elder Pannell. He was employed with the United States Postal Service for eighteen years and later worked for Jennings Mill and Cedar Lakes Golf Courses. Affectionately known by this family as "Pa", Mr....

Anne Cox Parrish

Anne Cox Parrish

Sep 24, 2013

Anne Cox Parrish, age 67, passed away September 24, 2013 in Athens, GA. She was born in Waycross, Georgia, the daughter of James Monroe Cox, Sr. and Ethel Elizabeth Gunter Cox. In addition to her parents, Anne was predeceased by her brother, James Monroe Cox, Jr. (Lt. Col. U.S.A.F.) She graduated from Waycross High School in 1964, and received a...

Virginia Whitcher

Virginia Whitcher

Sep 23, 2013

Virginia Whitcher, 82, died Monday, September 23, 2013. Born in Platville Wisconsin to the late Lester and Edna Graves, Virginia had moved to Athens, GA to be closer to family. In addition to her parents, Virginia is also preceded in death by her husband, Frank, son Keith Whitcher, sister Barbara Graves, and brother Arnold Graves. She is survived by daughters...

Lois Ann Booth

Lois Ann Booth

Sep 22, 2013

Lois Ann Booth age 72 died Sunday September 22, 2013. A native of Jackson Co. Mrs. Booth was the daughter of the late Leroy Lincoln and Mary Agnes Smith Cowart. Mrs. Booth was the wife of the late Daniel Booth and was preceded in death by siblings Ruby Scogin and Bobby Cowart. Funeral services will be held Wednesday September 25,...

Jerome Bradshaw

Jerome Bradshaw

Sep 22, 2013

Carlton Jerome Bradshaw, 46, died September 22, 2013. A native of Athens, GA, he was a son of Gail Sanders Bradshaw of Colbert and the late Carlton Bradshaw. He retired from the University of Georgia, having worked for the Structural Maintenance Shop for twenty-three years. He attended New Haven Baptist Church. Funeral services will be Wednesday, September 25, 2013 at...

Florette Stewart Smith

Florette Stewart Smith

Sep 22, 2013

Florette Stewart Smith, 79, died September 22, 2013. A native of Comer, GA, she was a daughter of the late William Gordon and Laura Inez Stewart and the widow of William Henry Smith. She was a member of Vineyard's Creek Baptist Church. Funeral services will be Thursday, September 26, 2013 at 11:00 AM at the chapel of Lord and Stephens,...

Steven Paul Cape

Steven Paul Cape

Sep 20, 2013

Steven Paul Cape, 48, died Friday, September 20, 2013. Son of Betty Cape and the late Herbert Cape, Steven resided in Harrisonburg VA. He was the owner of several vintage record stores and was a member at First United Methodist Church in Timberville VA.In addition to his father, Steven was preceded in death by his wife, Karen, and brother John...

Geneva Sims

Geneva Sims

Sep 19, 2013

Geneva Damron Phillips Sims, 82, died September 19, 2013. A native of Athens, GA, she was a daughter of the late Hugh and Bernice Draper Damron and was preceded in death by two husbands, John J. Phillips and Grady Sims. She will be remembered at a loving wife, aunt, sister-in-law and friend. Graveside services will be Tuesday, September 24, 2013...

Robert Dixon Brown Jr

Robert Dixon Brown Jr

Sep 17, 2013

Robert Dixon Brown Jr., a retired University of Georgia professor, died Tuesday evening in Athens. Bob was born in Palo Alto, CA May 28, 1938, the son of the late Robert Dixon and Natalie Thornton Brown. After graduation from Tuscaloosa High School, he attended the University of Alabama, earning Bachelor's and Master's degrees in History. Bob's intellect and love of...

Scott Alexander Adams

Scott Alexander Adams

Sep 16, 2013

Scott Alexander Adams, 46 of Watkinsville passed away Monday, September 16, 2013. "Big Scott" was born in Lake City FL. to Larry Wayne and Charlotte Arnold Adams on September 28, 1966. He graduated Columbia High School in 1984 and was a member of the "Fighting Tigers". Mr. Adams graduated from the University of Georgia in 1989, having lettered all four...

George Thomas "Tommy" Bird

George Thomas "Tommy" Bird

Sep 16, 2013

Visitation Details

Thursday, September 19th, 2013 6:00pm - 8:00pm, Lord and Stephens, Danielsville

Service Details

Friday, September 20th, 2013 2:00pm, Lord and Stephens, Danielsville

Interment Details

Mt. Hermon Presbyterian Church Cemetery

Marie Edwards Smith

Marie Edwards Smith

Sep 15, 2013

Marie Edwards Smith, 84, wife of Morton Smith, died Sunday, September 15, 2013. A native of Covington, GA, she was the daughter of the late Little Guy Pippin and Evie Lee Simmerson Pippin. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, J.V. Edwards. She retired from Austin Furniture as an Interior Decorator and had also worked for the...

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