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Louis Phillip Enslen Jr

Louis Phillip Enslen Jr

Apr 7, 2013

In memory of Louis P Enslen Jr. He passed away April 8, 2013. He was 69 and fought cancer for almost a year until losing his battle on Sunday. He is survived by his father Louis P Enslen Sr.,his daughters Meredith Enslen, Stephanie Enslen Smith and Angela Saunders. He also has 5 grandchildren Garrett Smith, Mason Spangler, Trey Smith ,...

Robert H. Stephens

Robert H. Stephens

Apr 6, 2013

Robert H. Stephens entered into the presence of his Lord April 6, 2013, after a long, faithful battle with pancreatic cancer. Born in Lawrenceville, Georgia on January 19, 1936, Robert was the son of the late Paul and Pauline Stephens. He is survived by his devoted wife Pat Stephens. He was married to the late Helen Stephens who preceded him...

Amy Yarbrough

Amy Yarbrough

Apr 5, 2013

Comer, GA - Amy Lowe Yarbrough died April 5, 2013. A native of Union County Ms. Yarbrough was the daughter of the late Julius and Sarah Letitia Poteete Lowe. Ms. Yarbrough was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years James Clifford Yarbrough. Ms. Yarbrough was a member of Comer Baptist Church, was the 12th child of 14, and...

Roger Milford

Roger Milford

Apr 4, 2013

Roger Charles Milford, 63, of Watkinsville passed away at home on Thursday, April 4, 2013. He is survived by his wife and partner of 43 years, Lynn Dunlavy Milford, and daughters Megan Rose Milford Dickson (Christopher) of Stockton-on-Tees, England, and Sarah Devon Milford of Athens. He was preceded in death by his parents Charles Louis and Margaret Elizabeth Rogers Milford,...

Alan Lewis Pace

Alan Lewis Pace

Apr 4, 2013

Alan Lewis Pace, 52 of Watkinsville, GA passed away at Athens Regional Medical Center in Athens, GA on April 4, 2013. Born on November 17, 1960 in Fayetteville, GA, son of Annie Laura Pace (deceased) and Warren Alton Pace (deceased). Attendee of Oconee County High School in Watkinsville, GA and graduate of Cedar Shoals High School in Athens, GA 1979,...

Stephen Webb Johnson

Stephen Webb Johnson

Apr 4, 2013

Stephen Webb Johnson, age 56, passed away suddenly in his home, April 4, 2013. He is survived by his wife, Darlene Dingler Johnson; daughters, Stephanie Johnson and Loren Johnson; sisters Judy Rhodes and Vicky Nelms; several nieces and nephews. Family visitation will begin at 2:00p.m. and funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 9 at Lord...

Vance Willard Boring

Vance Willard Boring

Apr 1, 2013

Vance Willard Boring, 82, died April 1, 2013. A native of Cleveland, TN, he was a son of the late James Oscar and Essie L. Boring and was preceded in death by his sister, Ella Sue Eldridge and a brother, Ervin Boring. Mr. Boring was a veteran of the United States Army, having served in the Korean War. He retired...

Thomas Edward "Tom" Carter Sr

Thomas Edward "Tom" Carter Sr

Mar 31, 2013

Visitation Details

Wednesday, April 3rd, 2013 5:00pm - 7:00pm, Lord and Stephens, WEST

Service Details

Thursday, April 4th, 2013 2:00pm, Lord and Stephens, WEST

Interment Details

Evergreen Memorial Park

Dianne McElheney

Dianne McElheney

Mar 29, 2013

Mary Dianne McElheney, 70, wife of the late Elton McElheney, went home to be with her Savior Good Friday, March 29, 2013. A native of McRae, Ga., she was the daughter of the late Eugene and Lois Wyley Smith. She was a homemaker and member of Oconee Heights Baptist Church. Dianne was a kind and generous woman who leaves a...

Mary Jo (Shelnutt)  Morrison

Mary Jo (Shelnutt) Morrison

Mar 26, 2013

Mary Jo Shelnutt Morrison, age 76, passed away March 26, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband, Douglas Morrison and parents, Mr. & Mrs. H.E. Shelnutt, Sr. Survivors include her children, Eddy (Linda) Morrison, Mitzi (Rev. Donnie) Morrison Morgan, and Stacey (Rex) Morrison Burkhalter; sister, Emma Faulkner; brother, Montgomery Shelnutt; eight grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren. Funeral services will...

Eloise (Bragg)  McGehee

Eloise (Bragg) McGehee

Mar 26, 2013

Eloise B. McGehee, 92, passed away Tuesday evening, March 23, 2013 in her home in Athens, Georgia. Mrs. McGehee was born July 30, 1920, in Bullock County, Georgia. She is preceded in death by her parents, George Ernest Bragg and Ruth Hodges Bragg; her husband, John B. McGehee; her brothers, Dan Bragg and George Emitt Bragg; her sister-in-laws, Marion Francis...

Ruby Katherine (Mathews)  Andrews

Ruby Katherine (Mathews) Andrews

Mar 26, 2013

Ruby Andrews, 95, wife of the late Grant Lewis Andrews, died Tuesday, March 26, 2013. A native of Lexington, she was the daughter of the late George Frank Mathews and Allie Patton Mathews. She was also preceded in death by her son William C. Arthur, five brothers and one sister. She was a homemaker and member of Lexington Baptist Church....

Betty Jean (Lindsey)  Coile

Betty Jean (Lindsey) Coile

Mar 26, 2013

Betty Jean Coile, 77, wife of 59 years to Knox G. Coile, died Tuesday, March 26, 2013. Born in Colbert, GA, she was the daughter of the late Johnny B. Lindsey and NellieSmith Lindsey. She was of the Baptist Faith and a homemaker. Survivors in addition to her husband include her daughters and son-in-laws: Wanda and Tennyson Simmons of Winterville,...

Barbara Ann Kennedy

Barbara Ann Kennedy

Mar 26, 2013

Barbara Ann Stoyle Kennedy died Tuesday March 26, 2013. A native of Madison County Ms. Kennedy was the daughter of the late Henry B. Fitzpatrick Ms. Kennedy was the former owner of Rebel Drive Inn, Roystonian Restraunt, Flea Bite Cafe, and Madison County Florist. Survivors include son; Mike (Jennifer) Stoyle. Sister; Jackie Sinclair; Brothers; Paul Edward and Henry Fitzpatrick; Mother;...

Imogene (Smith)  Fortson

Imogene (Smith) Fortson

Mar 25, 2013

Imogene Smith Fortson, age 84, passed away March 25, 2013. Born in Sanford Community, Imogene was a member of Colbert United Methodist Church. She spent her life taking care of her family as a homemaker, loving wife and mother. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Thomas Fortson; parents, Early and Ellen Smith; granddaughter, Jodi Torres; great-granddaughter, Kaycee...

Marcelle Mattie (Benton)  Burdette

Marcelle Mattie (Benton) Burdette

Mar 25, 2013

Marcelle B. Burdette, 88, died Monday, March 25, 2013. A native of Mount Hope, AL, she was the daughter of the late Abb Pitman Benton and Emma Franklin Benton. She retired from Reliance Electric and was a charter member of Central Baptist Church. Survivors include her sons: Gerry (Deborah) Burdette of Athens, Michael Burdette of Eatonton; sister: Lillian Sanders of...

Ola Mae (Garner)  Wright

Ola Mae (Garner) Wright

Mar 25, 2013

OIa Mae Wright, 79, died March 25, 2013. A native of Hartwell, GA, she was a daughter of the late Andrew Jasper and Lena Jordan Garner and was preceded in death by two sons, Barry Dailey and Bud Dailey. Funeral services will be Thursday, March 28, 2013 at 2:00 PM at the chapel of Lord and Stephens, EAST. Interment will...

Herbert Henry Sims

Herbert Henry Sims

Mar 24, 2013

Herbert "Herb" H. Sims, 82, died March 24, 2013. A native of Manhattan, NY, he was a son of the late Charles H. and Marigold Ash Sims. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Sims and stepson, Ricky Norris. Mr. Sims was a member of the Disciples of Christ Christian Church of Athens and the Clarke County Tennis...

David Charles "Tiny" Hanson

David Charles "Tiny" Hanson

Mar 24, 2013

David Charles Hanson "Tiny", died peacefully at home and went to his mansion in heaven March 24, 2013. He was born March 1, 1949 to Wendel Eugene Hanson, Sr., and Hazel Johnson Hanson. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Wendel Eugene Hanson, Jr., sisters Carol Quaggin, Ruth Kent, and brother-in-law Melvin Perdue. He was survived...

Betty Carico Williams

Betty Carico Williams

Mar 24, 2013

Betty Carico Williams passed away on the twenty-fourth of March, 2013 at Athens Regional Medical Center in Athens, Georgia. She born on April 11, 1932 in Galax, Virginia to William Dewey Carico and Hazel Jones Carico. Betty grew up in Galax, Virginia. After attending high school in Galax, she attended Radford College in Radford, Virginia where she received a degree...

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