OBITUARIES

Aug 27, 2013

Michael Warren Reed, 28, of Athens passed away August 27, 2013. Born August 23, 1985 in Athens, GA, Michael was a graduate of Oconee County HS. He attended Ga Southern Univ where he was a brother of Sigma Nu Fraternity. Michael served in the 1st Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division in the US Army and was a veteran...

Aug 26, 2013

Robert "Mac" Loran (a.k.a. "Humin'") McElroy, age 81, of Athens, passed away on August 26, 2013. Mac was one of 12 children born to Johnny and Ellie Collins McElroy. He was preceded in death by a son, Dennis McElroy. Survivors include his children, Debora Hall, Bobby (Pam) McElroy, Robin McElroy, and Kim Hayes; sisters, Ruth Pace, Gloria McElroy, and Frances...

Aug 24, 2013

Mary Frankie Roberts Drake, age 76, passed away on August 24, 2013. She was a resident of Madison County and a member of Providence Baptist Church in Ila. She was known for being loving and giving. Everyone loved Frankie. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Drake; parents, William & Myrtie Roberts; and brother, William L. Roberts. Survivors...

Aug 23, 2013

Frances Celestia (Sis) Adams Betts, age 80, died Friday August 23, 2013. "Sis" spent her final days surrounded by her loving husband of 53 years, Cecil P. Betts, her son Russell Betts, and daughters Beverly Busbin and Janice Oldham. "Baby", her beloved cat was also with her. Sis was preceded in death by her mother Oakley Wheless Adams and father...

Aug 23, 2013

Robert (Bob) Henry May, 82, most recently of Commerce, Georgia (Northridge Nursing Home), died on Friday morning, August 23, 2013, following a prolonged illness. He was born on March 15, 1931, in Bergenfield, New Jersey to Adam May and the former Mabel Stewart (May). Bobby - as he was known then - spent his formative years in nearby Hoboken, attending...

Aug 21, 2013

Catharine Elizabeth Pond Minear, 96, of Athens, GA, passed away at St. Mary's Hospice House on Wednesday, August 21, 2013, following complications resulting from a fall earlier in the month. She was a resident at Morningside of Athens, and attended Green Acres Baptist Church. Born on August 4, 1917, in Tenafly, NJ, Catharine was the daughter of the late Henry...

Aug 21, 2013

Visitation Details

Thursday, August 22nd, 2013 10:00am - 2:00pm, Lord and Stephens, EAST

Service Details

Thursday, August 22nd, 2013 2:00pm, Lord and Stephens, EAST

Interment Details

Athens Memory Gardens

Aug 20, 2013

Colbert, GA - Valene "Val" Viola Moyle, 28, fiancé of Cory Williamson, passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2013. Born in Iowa, Arizona, she was the daughter of Michael Richard Moyle and the late Cynthia Lyn York Moyle. Survivors in addition to Cory and her father include 2 daughters, Cindy Barrett and Danielle Williamson; Cory's son, Tim Williamson; 2 sisters, Jessica...

Aug 20, 2013

Hollis Levone Deason, 83, of Ila, GA passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2013 at Serenity at Jefferson, GA. A native of Chilton County, Alabama, Mr. Deason was a son of the late Thomas J. and Alice Giles Deason. He was preceded in death by two sisters and three brothers. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Dean Deason; daughter, Charlotte...

Aug 18, 2013

Robert Leroy Geiger Jr. died August 18, 2013. A native of St. Augustine, Fla. Mr. Geiger was the son of the late Robert Leroy Geiger Sr. Mr. Geiger was a 16 year Army veteran. Memorial services will be held Friday August 23, 2013 at the Lord and Stephens, Danielsville chapel at 6:00 p.m. Survivors include his wife of 29 years...

Aug 17, 2013

Cedar Mountain, NC - George Hamlin Bishop, (85) passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on August 17, 2013 at his home located in Colbert, Ga. where he resided with his daughter, Rachel Southers and family since 2010. He was born in Cedar Mountain, NC on May 5, 1928 to the late Boyce and Helen Hudson Bishop. George was...

Aug 17, 2013

Arnoldsville, GA - Auburn Preston Adams, 76, passed away Saturday, August 17, 2013. Auburn was born in Millstead, GA (Rockdale County) and moved to Athens at the age of one year old. He was the son of George Franklin Adams and Ollie McIntyre Adams, and was preceded in death by a daughter, Paula Denise Adams. Auburn started his career in...

Aug 17, 2013

Linda Weatherly Ramirez, 69, of Athens, passed away August 17, 2013. Linda enjoyed working at the University of Georgia in an accounting position, and retired after 30 years of service. Linda was known for her love and talent for dancing, her sense of humor, and a zest for life that touched everyone she met. The family would like to thank...

Aug 15, 2013

Lisa Mize, 50, wife of Ken Mize died Thursday, August 15, 2013. A native of Athens, she was the daughter of Marilyn Ballew Treadway and Donald Ray Epps. She was a longtime employee and the store manager of the Bread Basket on Chase Street. Lisa loved NASCAR, gardening, candle making, cooking and trout fishing with her husband. In addition to...

Aug 15, 2013

Dorothy Chandler Bates, 91, wife of the late Therron C. Bates, died August 15, 2013. Born May 4, 1922 in Oglethorpe County, she was the daughter of the late Thomas G. and Ida Myrtie Sanders Chandler. She was a member of Meadow Baptist Church and a homemaker. Mrs. Bates was a sitter for many children during her life and she...

Aug 14, 2013

Homer Rufus Hansford was born August 14, 1936 and celebrated his heavenly birthday on August 14, 2013. A native of Oconee County, Homer was the son of the late Agnes Maxey and Ernest S. Hansford, Sr. He was a member of the Watkinsville First Christian Church, serving as Elder Emeritus and was retired from Oconee State Bank as Asst. Vice...

Aug 14, 2013

Deborah Ann Phillips, 63, died August 14, 2013.A native of Fulton County, GA, she was a daughter of the late John and Norma Haney Lanier. Funeral services will be Saturday, August 17, 2013 at 2:00 PM at Kirk Family Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Grover Lee Phillips, Jr., a daughter, Melissa (Greg) Heath; stepson, Steven Phillips; son, Edward (Melanie) Wilson;...

Aug 11, 2013

Watkinsville, GA - Nathan James Terpin, 18 year old son of Jim and Shari Terpin, died August 11, 2013. Nathan was an active member of Prince Avenue Baptist Church for many years and was relied on for his audio and visual technology skills. He was a vital part of the children's and high school ministries in this capacity. Most recently...

Aug 11, 2013

Edna Elizabeth Groezinger Griner, age 83, of Watkinsville, Georgia, died Sunday, August 11, 2013 at her home. Mrs. Griner was born September 19, 1929 in Columbus, Ohio, the daughter of the late Frederick Edward and Jennie Stratford Groezinger. She graduated from Bradenton High School and Florida State University with a degree in Library Science. She married John Milward Griner, Jr....

Aug 11, 2013

Sandra Marie Tamburich, loving mother, grandmother and friend to all who knew her, died August 11, 2013. Funeral services will be Tuesday, August 13, 2013 at 2:00 PM at the chapel of Lord and Stephens, EAST. Interment will follow at Athens Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 1:00 pm until service time. Survivors include...