OBITUARIES

Jul 13, 2013

Dennis Scott Griffeth, 49, died Saturday, July 13, 2013. A native of Athens, he was the son of Thomas "Sam" and Dorothy Mallory Griffeth. He was preceded in death by his sister Pennie Eaton. Dennis was currently employed by Medike as an engineer and was formerly employed for Ameripride for 20 years. He was a member of High Shoals United...

Jul 13, 2013

Ruth G. Piatek, 90, of Athens died Saturday, July 20, 2013. She was born April 29, 1923 to the late William Thomas Bell and Ruhmell Swindle Bell of Athens. Ruth met Edward Joseph Piatek in the early 1940's while he was attending school in Athens. They married and moved to Eddie's hometown in Manchester, New Hampshire after he was discharged...

Jul 13, 2013

Rhoda Hoverson Pollock, age 89, of Athens, died July 13, 2013. Born in Beach, North Dakota on July 14, 1923, she grew up in eastern Montana. She never lost her love for the prairie and the Big Sky. She is survived by her husband of 69 years, Phillip H. Pollock, Jr.; two children, Ann R. Myers of St. Augustine, and...

Jul 13, 2013

Clyde E. Adams, 88, of Colbert passed away Saturday, July 13. He was the son of the late Gordy and Ethel Adams of the Meadow Community in Madison County. He was preceded in death by his daughter Carol Manns, great-granddaughter Rachael Quinn Adams, 2 brothers, and 1 sister. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Rachael, and 2...

Jul 12, 2013

Lawrence "Larry" Plummer, age 77, of Athens, passed away on Friday, July 12, 2013, from complications of pulmonary fibrosis. Larry was born in Des Moines, Iowa, on May 19, 1936, the son of the late Donald C. and Mildred Plummer. He earned his B.S. in chemistry at Loras College, Debuque, Iowa, and his Ph.D. in chemistry at the University of...

Jul 11, 2013

Franklin Nation, 86, died Thursday, July 11, 2013. A native of Oglethorpe County, he was the son of the late John A. and Sullie Whitlock Nation. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his grandson, Glen Gabriel; sisters: Sylvia Brown, Onie Ash, and Allie Handcock; brothers: Walter, Leroy, and Curley Nation. Frank was a machinist...

Jul 10, 2013

declining health. Tom was born in 1925 on the family farm in Banks County, GA, the son of Thomas Clarke and Winnie Montine Patterson Cash. He was predeceased by Audrey Sutton Cash, his wife of 52 years and two sisters, Juanita Pruitt and Louise Taylor. He is survived by Jonell Kirby Cash, his wife of 12 years and his remaining...

Jul 9, 2013

Alexandra Keith Henneberger, age 69, passed away July 9, 2013. Mrs. Henneberger was an Army veteran having served in the Women's Army Corp. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur & Agnes Keith, and a brother, Ian Keith. Survivors include her husband of 43 years, Josiah B. Henneberger; children, Josiah Henneberger (Michelle), Ian Henneberger (Andrea), and James Henneberger;...

Jul 8, 2013

Lila Mae McCarty, 96, died Monday, July 8, 2013. A native of Athens, she was the daughter of the late Emory and Vinnie Tucker Watson. She was also preceded in death by her grandsons: Dennis Lamar McCarty, Billy Edward McCarty, Jr. and Robert Todd McCarty. She was a member of Colbert Baptist Church. Survivors include her sons: Roy Alton McCarty...

Jul 7, 2013

Helen K Verostko, age 89, passed away July 7, 2013. She was a 20 year resident of Danielsville, formerly of Cleveland, OH and was the daughter of the late John Paul & Mary Katherine Kuchmina Hazlinsky. Mrs. Verostko attended St. Joseph's Catholic Church. She enjoyed crocheting, crafting, and sewing. She and her husband were avid travelers and loved camping all...

Jul 7, 2013

Mrs. Robyn Clendenin of Athens, formerly of Woodstock, passed away Sunday, July 7, 2013. She is survived by her daughter Amanda Smallwood of Atlanta, son Tanner Smallwood of Woodstock; parents John and Ann Clendenin of Athens, sister Ginger Fender (Greg) of Watkinsville, and brother Andrew Clendenin (Shirley) of Monroe; nephew Braddock Smith (Anna) of Griffin, and nieces Cassidy Dampier of...

Jul 7, 2013

Florence Forehand Hill, 83, wife of the late Cliff Russell Hill, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, July 7, 2013. A native of Sylvester, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Judge William Clyde Forehand and Ethel Morse Forehand. In addition to her husband and parents, Florence was preceded in death by...

Jul 6, 2013

Gloria Wadsworth Branyon, 76, of Athens passed away peacefully Saturday July 6th, 2013. Originally from Manchester Ga., she moved to Athens in 1965 with her husband, Dr. Donald L. Branyon, Jr. and son Philip.Soon after, two daughters, Lynda and Judi were born. Gloria was an excellent nurse, loving wife and kind, patient mother. She was a supportive and caring friend....

Jul 5, 2013

Athens, GA - Edward Langston Taylor, 76, died July 5, 2013. Born in Banks County on October 19, 1936 and raised in Lexington, he was the son of the late Harris and Nellie Woodall Taylor of Lexington. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 3 brothers, Jr. Taylor, Dial Taylor and Wilford Taylor and 2 sisters,...

Jul 5, 2013

Visitation Details

Monday, July 1st, 2013 6:00pm - 8:00pm, Lord and Stephens Oglethorpe Chapel

Jul 4, 2013

Ruth Taylor, age 87, passed away July 4, 2013. Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Taylor. Survivors include her son, Larry Taylor of Athens; sister, Hilda (Charles) Pace of Newnan; grandchildren, Laurel Millsaps and Trevor Taylor; great-grandchildren, Amanda Millsaps and Alex Millsaps; and a number of nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held at 2PM on...

Jul 4, 2013

John Richard Lindsey, 84, passed away peacefully at his home on July 4, 2013. Richard was the son of the late Johnnie Bailey and Nellie Smith Lindsey. He was a life long resident of Madison County. Richard was preceeded in death by his sisters, Annie Lou Huff and Betty Coile, both of Athens, GA. Richard is survived by Dorothy Covington...

Jul 3, 2013

George Walter Smith, age 73 died Wednesday July 3, 2013. A native of Oglethorpe County Mr. Smith was the son of the late Cody and Maude Matthews Smith. Mr. Smith was preceded in death by a sister Ann Laura Cooper and a brother James " Cracker" Smith. Mr. Smith was Air Force Veteran and was a retired Owner and Mechanic...

Jul 3, 2013

It is with great sadness that the death of Vicky Vaughn Cain, age 67, is announced. Vicky passed away on July 2, 2013 due to complications of a stroke. Born August 11, 1945, she was the youngest of three children of Jesse Bryant and Bessie Melton Vaughn of Durant, Mississippi. Vicky was born and raised in Durant, Mississippi. It is...

Jul 3, 2013

Visitation Details

Friday, July 5th, 2013 6:00pm - 8:00pm, Lord and Stephens, WEST

Service Details

Saturday, July 6th, 2013 2:00pm, Briarwood Baptist Church

Interment Details

Warfield Family Cemetery