OBITUARIES

Jul 20, 2011

Athens - Myrtle Jernigan Jones, 87, died Wednesday, July 20, 2011. Born in Atlanta, she was the daughter of the late Charles Newman Jernigan and Estelle Wood Jernigan, and wife of the late Jerry Leonard Jones. She was a homemaker and a member of the Green Acres Garden Club for a number of years. Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law,...

Jul 17, 2011

Crawford - Louise S. Scarborough, 82, wife of Earl B. Scarborough, died Monday, July 18, 2011. Born in Madison, GA, she was the daughter of the late Lonnie and Molly Stapp. She worked as the Financial Secretary at First United Methodist Church of Athens and she and her husband, Earl, were the owners of Scarborough's Department Store in Crawford. She...

Jul 17, 2011

Lexington, GA - Robert Cecil Johnson, III, 50, died Sunday, July 17, 2011. He was born in Bethesda Naval Hospital, November 13, 1960 to Robert C. Johnson, Jr. and Joyce Woody Johnson. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, R. Cecil Johnson and L.E. Colquitt Johnson of Lexington, Paul C. Woody and Nelle Fullbright Woody of Spruce Pine, NC...

Jul 15, 2011

Lloyd B. Colquitt, 84, of Lexington, passed away at his residence on Friday, July 15, 2011. He was born on December 31, 1926, the son of Onnie L. and Mamie Lou Willoughby Colquitt. He was preceded in death by sister Mary Lou Bridges and Brother Robert Willis Colquitt. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Martha Thaxton Colquitt;...

Jul 15, 2011

Hull - Berthine Marie Kitchens, 75, of Hull, died Wednesday, June 15, 2011. A memorial service will be Saturday, July 23, 2011 at 2 p.m. at Colbert First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Hugh E. Hendrickson and the Rev. Jim Haralson officiating. Lord & Stephens East Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

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Jul 14, 2011

Comer, GA - Sherry Lee Turner, 57, died July 14, 2011. A native of Washington, DC, she was a daughter of the late Henry Calvin and Martha Murray Martin and preceded in death by a brother, Douglas Calvin Martin. She was employed at the Richard B. Russell Research Center for twenty-four years and was a member of Harvest Church for...

Jul 14, 2011

Atlanta, GA - He lived his life with amazing courage and conviction. William Scott King, truly a man for all seasons, died on July 14, 2011 at the age of 33. Born in Birmingham, AL, Scott King lived briefly in Waycross, GA, Griffin, GA and Anniston, AL. He spent most of his growing up years, however, in Athens, GA. Scott...

Jul 13, 2011

Athens , GA - Lisa Ann Carroll, 46, died Wednesday, July 13, 2011 at Athens Regional Medical Center . Born in Orlando , FL , she was the daughter of the late Bob and Ann Carroll. Survivors include one brother and sister in law: John and Laurie Carroll of Canton ; sister: Patty Carroll of Atlanta and nieces two Ashlyn...

Jul 13, 2011

Lexington - William Steven Tiller, a native of Oglethorpe county, passed away on Wednesday, July 13th, 2011 after fighting a long battle with liver disease. Affectionately known to everyone as Steve, he lived all of his forty-four years with a passion for life, fun, and a stubborn determination. He worked hard all of his life in the logging, construction, and...

Jul 13, 2011

Athens, GA - Mildred B. Hansford, 73, died July 13, 2011. A native of Chattooga County, GA, she was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Willena Dudley Bridges and niece, Kimberly Starr Bridges. Private services will be held. Survivors include her husband, Tommy Ralph Hansford; children, Jeff Hansford of Athens, Doug (Julie) Hansford of Watkinsville; Phillip (Tonya) Hansford,...

Jul 10, 2011

Hull, GA - Mary Sivilia Drake Stewart, 89, died July 10, 2011. A lifelong resident of Madison County, she was the daughter of the late Jessie Clinton and Lillie Maude Tolbert Drake. She was preceded in death by her husband Edgar R. Stewart in 2009, two sisters and four brothers. Mrs. Stewart was a dedicated and longtime member of Hull...

Jul 9, 2011

Colbert - Lutrelle Escoe Phillips, 94, died Saturday, July 9, 2011. Born in Oglethorpe County , she was the daughter of the late Guy and Attie Hanley Escoe. She was a seamstress at Blue Bell Manufacturing for 30 years. She was the wife of the late Dupree Phillips. Survivors include her daughter Sue Phillips of Comer, sons: Reggie Phillips of...

Jul 7, 2011

Athens - Sue Anne Stowe Jones, 69, of Athens, died July 7, 2011. She was born in Commerce, the oldest daughter of James Edwin and Annie Ruth Clements Stowe. She received a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and a Masters of Library Education from the University of Georgia. She taught first grade at Colbert Elementary School for 34 years....

Jul 7, 2011

Bogart, GA - Nannette Manning West, 95, died July 7, 2011. The daughter of the late F. Claude Manning and Rosie Cooper Manning, she was born February 17, 1916 and was raised in Knoxville, TN. She graduated from the University of Tennessee and the Columbia University Library School in New York City. In 1946, she married Herbert J. West, Jr.,...

Jul 7, 2011

Athens, GA - Eloise Betts, 84, died Thursday, July 7, 2011. A native of Athens, GA, she was a daughter of the late Willis T. and Lillie Mae Booth Dickerson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, George Betts, Sr., son, George Andrew Betts; two grandchildren, Andrea Betts Lott and Edward Matthew Tate; two sisters, Valeria D. Saye...

Jul 6, 2011

Hull - Loy T. Whitsel, 89, husband of the late Jessie Merle Whitsel, died Wednesday, July 06, 2011 at his residence. A native of Franklin County , he was the son of the late J.C. Whitsel, Sr. and Alice Franklin Whitsel. Serving in the US Army during WWII, he was stationed in England and France . Upon returning from the...

Jul 5, 2011

Keith Lee Fouche, 63, died July 5, 2011. A native of Athens, GA, he was a son of the late Chandler and Eloise Dillard Fouche. Mr. Fouche was an active member of Prospect United Methodist Church, where he held various offices over the years. He worked for E. R. Healan for twenty-six years and most recently Dave Gordon Auto Supply....

Jul 4, 2011

Athens, GA - Robert Paul Robinson, 75, died July 4, 2011. Formerly of Petersburg, Ohio, he was a son of the late Wilford and Elma Grunden Robinson and was preceded in death by a daughter-in-law, Lisa Robinson. Mr. Robinson lived in Athens for the last twenty-five years and was a founder of the Athens Heritage Lions Club, as well as...

Jul 3, 2011

Danielsville, GA - Virginia Clifton passed away peacefully Sunday, July 3, 2011. She is survived by her husband Carl M. Clifton, her daughters, Susan Lester and Donna Harrington, and her grandchildren; Nicholas and Felicity Schumacher, Lucas and Selina Bordonali, Gabrielle and Justin Hukill, and Matthew and Kellie Lester. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Carol Bordonali. A memorial...

Jul 3, 2011

Elizabeth Louisa Rae Ludwig of Alpharetta, GA and formerly of Athens, GA and died July 3rd, 2011. She was born and raised in Cedar Rapids, IA November 12, 1977. She is survived by her parents, Joseph and Sandra Ludwig of Atlanta, GA, brother Dr. Joseph Ludwig of Houston, TX, sister Katrina Marie Evans, brother-in-law Christopher Evans, nephew Cooper and niece...