OBITUARIES

Jun 6, 2013

Service Details

Friday, June 14th, 2013 11:00am, Emmanuel Episcopal Church

Jun 5, 2013

Joyce Scoggins Adams went to be with her God and Savior on June 5th, 2013. Born in Elbert County on July 30th, 1933, he was the daughter of the late T. E. and Ollie Tucker Scoggins. Mrs. Adams was the loving wife of Andrew J. Adams for fifty-five years. She was a homemaker and wonderful mother to James Edward Scoggins...

Jun 4, 2013

Athens, GA - Dr. Stanley Vezey died peacefully in his sleep on June 4, 2013 from an extended illness. Stan was born in College Station, Texas on September 23, 1923 to Edward Earl Vezey and Myrtle Hester Vezey. He graduated from Texas A&M with a DVM degree in 1944. He entered military service during WWII and continued his service until...

Jun 4, 2013

Betty Jo Sumners Forbus, 79, wife of the late William Roy Forbus, Jr., died Tuesday, June 4, 2013. Born in Goodwater, AL, and raised in Alexander City, AL, she was the daughter of the late Charlie Harlan Sumners and Minnie Culberson Sumners. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a son, William Roy "Bill"...

Jun 2, 2013

Timothy Wayne "Tim" Lynn, 56, died Sunday, June 2, 2013. A native of Athens, he was the son of the late Anthony Monroe Lynn, Sr. and Anna Maude Whitaker Lynn. Tim was also preceded in death by his brothers, James Mason Lynn and Joseph William Lynn. He had worked for the Oconee County Parks and Recreation, Georgia Turkey Farm Feed...

May 30, 2013

Carlton - Jane Smith Brooks, 76, wife of the late Ronald Brooks, died Thursday, May 30, 2013. A native of Carlton, she was the daughter of the late Will and Mamie Scoggins Smith. She retired from General Times and was a member of Carlton Baptist Church. Survivors include her sisters in law: Brenda Parham and Miriam Brooks both of Elberton;...

May 30, 2013

Harold Lee Bridges, 69, husband of 46 years to Brenda Joyce Minish Bridges, died Thursday, May 30, 2013. A native of Madison County, he was the son of Ora Opal Whitfield Bridges and the late George Bridges. He worked for McLeroy Plumbing. In addition to his father he was also preceded in death by his brothers; Earnest and Gerry Bridges....

May 29, 2013

Onnie Rubbin Mosley passed away at his home May 29, 2013, after several years of declining health. Mr. Mosley was born September 7, 1932 and was retired from Sheet Metal Union #85 of Atlanta, having worked in construction for much of his life. He was of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed golfing and traveling until he started having health problems....

May 29, 2013

Misty Michelle Myrick, age 38 from Florence, AL but has resided at 190 Aycock Road, Lexington, GA for the last 18 years. Misty was born on March 3, 1975 and died May 29, 2013. Misty Michelle Myrick was a waitress for Waffle House for 20 years. She called it her home away from home. She was a very sweet, loving...

May 29, 2013

James R. Garland, 50, died May 29, 2013. James was born September 20, 1962 to Christine S. and Jesse Garland, who was a decorated soldier of WWII and former postmaster of Martin, GA. James was a graduate of Stevens County High School and received his B.S. Education and B.S. History from the University of Georgia and Master of Arts from...

May 29, 2013

JoAnn Davis, better known as Nanny, left this world for her special place in heaven on May 29, 2013. She was the daughter of the late Doc and Hattie Dale. She was preceded in death by her husband John M. Davis and is survived by her 5 children, Stan (Johnsie) Davis, Cheryl (Jack) Huff, Kathy (Jeff) Weatherholtz, Greg (Jennifer) Davis,...

May 29, 2013

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May 29, 2013

Bogart, GA - Eugene Eades, 79, died May 29, 2013. Born in Bogart, GA, he was the son of the late John T. and Annie Lou Huff Eades. He was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Payne Eades and his sister, Lourene Norton. Mr. Eades served his country with honor in the United States Army from 1954 until 1956....

May 28, 2013

Norman Herz, 90, of Athens, Georgia died on May 28, 2013. Norman Herz pioneered the use of science to solve archaeological problems. The Archaeological Institute of America honored him in 1995 with its highest award in the field, The Pomerance Award for Scientific Contributions to Archaeology. In 2007 the Geological Society of America awarded him the Rip Rapp medal for...

May 22, 2013

Dan W. Landers, age 90, of Watkinsville, died on Wednesday, May 22, 2013. Born on March 11, 1923, in Jersey, Mr. Landers was the son of the late Charles and Myrt Anthony Landers. He was retired from General Times and was a World War II U.S. Navy veteran. He was a member of High Shoals Christian Church and the Watkinsville...

May 18, 2013

Hull, GA - Homer Lee Carter Sr. died Saturday May 18, 2013. A native of Madison County, Mr. Carter was the son of the late Brantley Allen and Ina Bell Morris Carter. Mr. Carter was preceded in death by a sister, Ina Mae Meadow and brothers Howell, Zeke, Oliver Brantley, and Brantley Allen Carter Jr. Mr. Carter was retired from...

May 18, 2013

David Edward Moore, 74, died May 18, 2013. A native of Danville, IL, he was a son of the late Russell and Toby Ruth Moore and was preceded in death by his wife, Lila Ann Moore; son, Michael Moore; and brother, Daniel Moore. He retired from Millwright Union #1263 of Atlanta and was a veteran of the United States Navy....

May 17, 2013

Douglas Michael Wamsley, MST, CTC, age 61, of Athens, passed away Friday May 17, 2013. A native of Clarksburg, WV, Mr. Wamsley had been a resident of the Athens area since 1986. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse Willard and Wilma June Wamsley. Mr. Wamsley was the proprietor of Wamsley Accounting Inc, a local Athens based tax,...

May 15, 2013

Marjorie Woodall, of Athens, passed away May 15, 2013. Mrs. Woodall was a lifelong charter member of Central Baptist Church. She retired from the Athens Christian as a cafeteria worker and was also employed with General Times. Mrs. Woodall was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Woodall and sister, Hazel Moore. Survivors include her son, Wendell Woodall of Athens....

May 15, 2013

Hull, GA - Sam H. Maxey, age 77, of Hull, died on Wednesday, May 15, 2013. A native of Athens, Sam was the son of the late John Hodges Maxey and Thelma Carey Maxwell Maxey. He retired from the U.S. Air Force following 20 years of service, and was a member of Hull Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife of...