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Judy A. Boyd

Judy A. Boyd

Aug 6, 2011

Colbert - Judy A. Boyd, 70, died Saturday, August 6, 2011. Born on the Patton Flat in Fulton, Miss., she was the daughter of the late Gordon E. and Loulella Crane Holley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Murl Holley; sister and brother-in-law, Charlene and Troy Jackson; and half-brother, Jessie Holley. Her survivors...

Mary Lillian (Kubinec)  Segreti

Mary Lillian (Kubinec) Segreti

Aug 4, 2011

Mrs. Mary Lillian Segreti, of Bogart, left us on August 4, 2011, at the age of 78. A native of New York City, she was preceded in death by her husband of more than 50 years, Mario Segreti, and is survived by her dear sister, Catherine Adinolfi. A loving and devoted mother, Mary will be greatly missed by her children,...

William Avery "Bill" Bryant Jr

William Avery "Bill" Bryant Jr

Aug 4, 2011

Visitation Details

Friday, September 9th, 2011 5:30pm - 8:00pm, Lord and Stephens, EAST

Service Details

Saturday, September 10th, 2011 10:30am

Anna J. Stafford

Anna J. Stafford

Aug 3, 2011

Anna J. Mealor Stafford, 86, of Athens, died Wednesday, August 03, 2011. Born in East Point, GA, she was the daughter of the late N. Dudley and Anna Dover Jones and was preceded in death by her first husband, Richard Henry Mealor, who died during the Korean Conflict. She retired from food services with the University of Georgia, was a...

Winifred H. Jackson

Winifred H. Jackson

Aug 2, 2011

Lexington - Winifred H. Jackson, 94, daughter of Charlie L. and Willie N. Harrison and wife of the late John P. (Jack) Jackson died Tuesday, August 2, 2011. She was born July 21, 1917 in Lexington, GA. She is survived by one son, Larry E. Jackson, Conyers, GA., grandson, John L. Jackson of Washington, DC, granddaughter, Suzanne J. Newberry of...

Otis Marion "Chip" Jones

Otis Marion "Chip" Jones

Aug 2, 2011

Marietta - Otis Marion "Chip" Jones went to be with the Lord on August 2, 2011. Chip loved life and truly enjoyed people--it is safe to say that he never met a stranger and all those around him witnessed his ability to entertain. He loved his family and friends, especially the time spent at UGA events and in the north...

Lillian M. (Ruocco)  Harrison-Bowden

Lillian M. (Ruocco) Harrison-Bowden

Aug 1, 2011

Lillian Harrison-Bowden 83, died August 1, 2011 at St. Mary's Hospice House in Athens Georgia. She was formerly of Lexington/ Bedford/ Concord Massachusetts and the daughter of the late Louis and Lillian Ruocco. After retiring from Emerson Hospital in Concord Mass, she moved to Rock Hall, MD, and then Statham, GA. She was preceded in death by her husband William...

Thomas Wilson Turnbull

Thomas Wilson Turnbull

Aug 1, 2011

Winterville - Thomas Wilson Turnbull, 79, formerly of Bishop, died Monday, August 1, 2011. Born in Madison, GA, he was the son of Moses and Anna Tolbert Turnbull. He was a member of Watkinsville First Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Eleanor R. Turnbull, daughters, Celeste Turnbull of Athens, Crystal Turnbull of Athens, son, Thomas Turnbull of Wisconsin, brother, Charles...

Donald Ray Cheatham

Donald Ray Cheatham

Jul 31, 2011

Bogart - Donald Ray Cheatham, 55, died Sunday, July 31, 2011. A native of Athens , he was the son of the late Ema T. and Mae Bell Warren Cheatham. He was the owner and operator of Ray's Automotive. Donald really enjoyed driving race cars as well as painting and working on them. Survivors include his son and daughter in...

Peter ""Pete"" Fusi

Peter ""Pete"" Fusi

Jul 30, 2011

Peter "Pete" Fusi, 56, of Commerce, passed away peacefully with his wife by his side early Saturday, July 30, 2011, after a brief illness. Pete was born on May 16, 1955 in Oklahoma City, Okla. to Siro and Mary Fusi. Pete grew up in Atlanta and attended Lakeside High School in DeKalb County where he excelled in basketball and graduated...

Colette R. Carithers

Colette R. Carithers

Jul 29, 2011

Athens - Colette E. Carithers, 58, died July 29, 2011. Born in Milford, CT, she was the daughter of Elsie B. Carithers of Hull and the late Julius William Carithers. She was a cosmetologist and member St. Josephs Catholic Church. Survivors in addition to her mother include her son; Shawn Patton of Comer; brother: Mark Carithers. A memorial mass will...

Robert Allen "Bob" Bisplinghoff

Robert Allen "Bob" Bisplinghoff

Jul 29, 2011

Robert Allan "Bob" Bisplinghoff was born on February 6, 1945, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, to parents Carl Allan Bisplinghoff, Jr. and Betty Davis Bisplinghoff. While he was still very young, his family moved to Orlando, Florida, where he grew up with his brother Roger before attending Rollins College for his undergraduate degree in business. Following college, he did his graduate work...

William Boyd Askew

William Boyd Askew

Jul 27, 2011

Do not stand at my grave and weep I am not there. I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow. I am the diamond glints on snow. I am the sunlight on ripened grain. I am the gentle autumn rain. When you awaken in the morning's hush I am the swift uplifting rush. Of quiet birds in...

Donald Hayward Kent

Donald Hayward Kent

Jul 26, 2011

Athens - Donald Hayward Kent, 77, died Tuesday, July 26, 2011. Born in Moultrie, he was the son of the late Ira and Ruby Kent. He was the owner and operator of Kent's Heating & Refrigeration. Survivors include his daughters, Decia (Dennis) Alewine, of Athens, and Sandy (Dwayne) Hamilton, of Nicholson; brother, Howard Kent, of Hull; sisters, Linda Thompson, of...

Roy Michael Allen Sr

Roy Michael Allen Sr

Jul 25, 2011

Roy Michael Allen Sr., age 54 of Danielsville passed away at Emory University Hospital on Monday, July 25, 2011 following a period of declining health. Mr. Allen was born in Commerce, GA on October 27, 1956 to Roy Henry and Virginia Glisson Allen. Mr. Allen worked for Bi-Lo for a number of years from where he retired, he was a...

Carroll Roscoe Drury

Carroll Roscoe Drury

Jul 24, 2011

Athens - Carroll Roscoe Drury, 90, of Athens, died July 24, 2011. He was born in Camden County on April 12, 1921 to Nora Hilton Drury and William Crawford Drury. Preceding him in death were his parents; his first wife of 44 years, Runell Still Drury; his brothers, Elbern, Roy, J.C., and Hilton Drury; and sister, Juanita Drury Lewis. He...

Era Hammond Hicks

Era Hammond Hicks

Jul 24, 2011

Bishop - Era Hicks, 87, wife of the late Grady Hicks, died Sunday, July 24, 2011 at her residence. Born in Athens, she was the daughter of the late Rev. O.C. Hammond and Rosa Kent Hammond and sister to the late James Hammond, Cyril Hammond, survived by Elaine Gooch (daughter); Hubert Hammond, Bert Hammond, Alan Hammond and Lorelle Hammond. She...

Benjamin Franklin Fields Jr

Benjamin Franklin Fields Jr

Jul 24, 2011

Benjamin Franklin Fields Jr. age 83 of Watkinsville passed away at his home following a period of declining health. Mr. Fields was born in College Park, GA on August 31, 1927 to Benjamin and Lena Bray Fields. He worked for Norfolk Southern Railroad designing computer systems for the railway. He is preceded in death by his sister Jan Fields Powell....

Charles "Reggie" Dillard

Charles "Reggie" Dillard

Jul 23, 2011

Charles "Reggie" Dillard , 56, of Bogart, died July 23, 2011. Born in Athens, he was the son of Bobbie Dillard of Statham and the late Don Dillard. He was the Distribution Manager for Classic City Beverages for more than thirty years and had attended Ray's United Methodist Church. Reggie truly enjoyed spending time with his family, living life, meeting...

James Harold Bricker

James Harold Bricker

Jul 21, 2011

Athens Ga. - Dr. James Harold Bricker Jr., 77, died Thursday, July 21, 2011. A native of Wilkinsburg, PA, he was the son of the late James Bricker and Ethel Bricker. He retired from the EPA after 30 years and had attended Covenant Presbyterian Church. He is survived by his wife, Jean Bricker, children John Bricker, Athens Ga, Jane Kinberg,...

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