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Susan Ella Combs

Susan Ella Combs

Sep 26, 2012

Susan Ella Combs, 85, died September 26, 2012. Mrs. Combs received her LPN Certification in 1945 and worked at St. Mary's Hospital from 1946 until 1957. She continued to work as a private duty nurse from 1958 until 1990. From 1957 until 1985, she was also the bookkeeper of V. W. Combs Garage. Mrs. Combs was a woman of God...

William Temple

William Temple

Sep 24, 2012

William Reece Temple, age 77, of Royston, died on Monday, September 24, 2012. Mr. Temple was the son of the late Perry and Elizabeth McEwen Temple, and was widowed by his wife, Ann Foster. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and was self-employed as a truck driver. Survivors include his sister, Mary Kathryn Culberson Temple (the late H.M. Mac Culberson);...

Douglas Eugene Holifield

Douglas Eugene Holifield

Sep 24, 2012

Douglas Eugene Holifield, age 78, of Athens, died on Monday, September 24, 2012. Mr. Holifield was the son of the late Erie J. and Inez Daniel Holifield. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, and retired as Plant Manager of Champion International. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Billy Holifield, and sister,...

Bobby Spivey

Bobby Spivey

Sep 23, 2012

MSG Bobby Spivey, USA (Ret.), age 76 of Colbert, Georgia, passed away Sunday afternoon, 23 September 2012, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Soperton, Georgia, the son of the late Ralph and Agnes Spivey. Bobby served 20 years (1953-1973) in the U.S. Army serving two tours of duty in Vietnam with the 5th Special Forces Group (Vietnam)....

Ovin J.M. Martin

Ovin J.M. Martin

Sep 21, 2012

Ovin J.M. Martin, 89, died Friday, September 21, 2012. A native of Jackson County, he was the son of the late Will and Rosa Dixon Martin. He was also preceded in death by five sisters and one brother. Mr. Martin retired from Johnson & Johnson after 29 years. He was a member of Hull Baptist Church and served his country...

Willis H. Johnson Jr

Willis H. Johnson Jr

Sep 19, 2012

Willis H. Johnson Jr., 79, of Winterville died Wednesday, September 19, 2012. Mr. Johnson was preceded in death by parents Willis H. Johnson Sr, and Anna Johnson, brother Robert Johnson and sister Nina Eberhart. He is survived by several nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held Friday, September 21, at 3:30 P.M. at Tuckston United Methodist Church cemetery....

Vera Lorine (Bishop)  Walls

Vera Lorine (Bishop) Walls

Sep 19, 2012

Vera Lorine Bishop Walls, age 92, passed away September 19, 2012. She was born July 30, 1920 to Charlie & Mary Lomax Bishop. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Walls was predeceased by a daughter, Dianne Bishop, a son, Larry Walls, and son-in-law, Dennis Gipson. Survivors include her husband, William Walls; children, Helen (Donald) Bond of Ila, David (Brenda) Walls...

Glenn Scarborough

Glenn Scarborough

Sep 18, 2012

Glenn Scarborough, a highly decorated Vietnam Veteran of 8079 Hwy 29 South, Hull, GA passed from this life unto his final rest on September 18, 2012. He was 69 years old, born September 20, 1943. The eleventh child of twelve children, he was born to Joe and Blanche Scarborough, seven of whom are deceased. Mr. Scarborough is also predeceased by...

Ed Gilbert Jr

Ed Gilbert Jr

Sep 18, 2012

Ed Gilbert, Jr., 57, died Tuesday, September 18, 2012. A native of Mt. Holly, New Jersey, he was the son of Edna Niver and the late Ed Gilbert. He was the owner of a lawn service business "Triple A & E" for 15 years, was painter of Pridgen Enterprises and he also has coached little league softball and baseball in...

Milton Tate

Milton Tate

Sep 16, 2012

Milton Tate, age 55, passed away on September 16, 2012. He was a graduate of Auburn University and was employed with Regions Bank, in Atlanta. Mr. Tate was predeceased by his father, Curtis E. Tate. Survivors include his twin daughters, Elizabeth and Sarah Tate, of Leesburg; mother, Evelyn M. Tate, of Social Circle; brother, Emory Tate, of Maryland; ex-wife, Harriet...

Howard Ernest "Sammy" Tucker

Howard Ernest "Sammy" Tucker

Sep 16, 2012

Howard Ernest "Sammy" Tucker, 88, of Athens, died on September 16, 2012. Born in Winterville, he was the son of the late Lonnie Mell and Susie Casey Tucker, and was preceded in death by his wife, Geraldine Lord Tucker. Mr. Tucker was also preceded in death by several brothers and sisters. He was a longtime member of Hull Baptist Church,...

George Thelbert Mosley

George Thelbert Mosley

Sep 16, 2012

George Thelbert Mosley, beloved husband, proud father, and American Patriot, was called home by our Heavenly Father on September 16, 2012. A native of Louisville, Winston Co., Miss., he was the son of the late George Grisset and Nona Breland Mosley. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Gudrun Geisinger Mosley; children, George T. Mosley and his wife,...

Sylvia (Jones)  Smith

Sylvia (Jones) Smith

Sep 14, 2012

Mrs. Sylvia Jones Smith, age 90, of Athens Ga., formerly of Austell Ga., died September 14, 2012 at St Mary's Hospice House of Alzheimer's Disease. Born in Fort Valley, Ga., August 22, 1922; she was the daughter of the late William and Essie Jones. She was a graduate of Fort Valley High School and the Atlanta School of Cosmetology. Sylvia...

Shirley Elizabeth Whitfield

Shirley Elizabeth Whitfield

Sep 13, 2012

Shirley Elizabeth Whitfield, 65, when home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, September 13, 2012. A native of Athens, she was the daughter of the late James O. and Wilma Bruce Seagraves. She is also preceded in death by her daughter Regina Jackson. She was a member of Friendship Baptist Church and a homemaker. Survivors...

Norman O. Sorrow

Norman O. Sorrow

Sep 13, 2012

Hull, GA - Norman O. Sorrow, 79, died September 13, 2012. Born in Fitzgerald, GA, he was the son of the late Eddie Leroy and Mittie Ross Sorrow. Mr. Sorrow was a U.S. Army veteran and retired baker. Memorial services will be Saturday, September 15, 2012 at 3:00 PM at Lord and Stephens Chapel, Danielsville. Burial will follow at Colbert...

Johnnie Lou (Sorrow)  Spray

Johnnie Lou (Sorrow) Spray

Sep 13, 2012

Mrs. Johnnie Lou Sorrow Spray, beloved mother and grandmother, 95 of Crawford, went to be with the Lord Thursday morning, September 13, 2012. Born and raised in Commerce, GA, she was the daughter of John and Hassie Sorrow. She was married to Hayden Spray for forty-four years, who preceded her in death. She spent her married life in Crawford and...

Deloris Ann (Breighner)  Strickland

Deloris Ann (Breighner) Strickland

Sep 11, 2012

Deloris "Dee" Strickland, 60, died September 11, 2012. A native of Theodore, Alabama, she was a daughter of the late Emmett and Mary Agnes Gary Breighner and was preceded in death by her son, James Thomas Strickland, II. Graveside services will be Saturday, September 15, 2012 at 11:00 AM at Athens Memory Gardens. Survivors include a son, Doug (Tina) Rogers...

Judy Kay Blocker

Judy Kay Blocker

Sep 10, 2012

Carlton, GA - Judy Kay Blocker, 59, died Monday September 10, 2012. A native of Jackson County, Mrs. Blocker was the daughter of the late Charlie Mell and Lucy Brake Esco. Mrs. Blocker was a seamstress and nurses aid. Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 13, 2012 at 11:00am at Brown Chapel, Danielsville. Billy Blocker and Chris Blocker will...

Shirley Jean Allen Dills

Shirley Jean Allen Dills

Sep 10, 2012

Shirley Jean Allen Dills, age 75, passed away September 10, 2012. Mrs. Dills was preceded in death by a son, Gerald Savage, and brother, Billy Allen. Survivors include her husband of 21 years, Curtis Dills, Jr.; step-children, Denise Moore, Johnny Jones, Tommy Jones, Curtis Morrell; brother, Aubry Allen; sisters, Lorraine Allen, Paulette Moon, Floretta Thomas; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and...

Jerry Burger

Jerry Burger

Sep 10, 2012

Jerry Wayne Burger, 65, husband of Susan Mullis Burger, died Monday, September 10, 2012. Born in Farmington, he was the son of the late William Harrell and Frances Vickery Burger. Jerry retired from the EPA as an Air Monitoring Specialist after 44 years and was an avid reader. Survivors in addition to his wife include two daughters: Mary Burger Fouquet...

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