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Herbert Marlyn Hutchins
Sep 12, 2010
Herbert Marlyn Hutchins passed away on September 12, 2010. Mr. Hutchins was born August 15, 1921 to the late Earnest L. and Viola Turner Hutchins. He was preceded in death by two daughters, Brenda Teal and Rebecca Haggard, two grandchildren, Jonathan and Joy Hutchins and a sister, Earnestine Adams. Mr. Hutchins was self employed and held other jobs during his...
Mary Claire Hall
Sep 12, 2010
Mary Claire Cofer Hall, 83, of Augusta, passed away Sunday September 12, 2010 at Doctors Hospital in Augusta following a period of declining health. Born in Washington, she was a daughter of the late Joseph Russell and Blanche Smith Cofer. She was a graduate from the University of Georgia and later married her husband, the late William Lee Hall. She...
Bobby Ray Sims
Sep 11, 2010
Bobby Ray Sims, of Bogart, died Saturday September 11, 2010. A lifelong resident of Bogart and a 1968 graduate of Oconee County High School, he was a son of the late Grady and Virginia Vincent Sims. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War where he served in the United States Marine Corps. Mr. Sims was an avid hunter and...
Ary Citvaras
Sep 7, 2010
Ary Citvaras, 73, died September 7, 2010. A native of Brazil, he was a son of the late Stanislaw and Louiza Citvaras. He was preceded in death by his wife, Helena Citvaras, daughter, Marcia Citvaras and sister, Irene Mueller. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Survivors include his son, Ricardo (Abigail) Citvaras of Danielsville; two grandchildren,...
Nora Lee Witherspoon
Sep 7, 2010
Bogart, GA - Nora Lee Cooper Witherspoon, 56, died Tuesday, September 7, 2010. A native of Jackson County, Florida, she was the wife of Cordell Witherspoon and the daughter of Aron Mae Allen and Lester Cooper and the late Fredrick "Buck" Williams. She was employed with the Contemporary Services Corporation at University of Georgia. Funeral services will be 4:00 p.m....
Joseph J. Lands
Sep 6, 2010
Athens, GA - Joseph J. Lands, 91, died September 6, 2010 at St. Mary's Hospice House, Athens, Georgia. He was born October 11, 1918 in Charlotte, North Carolina, to the late Richard Wesley Lands and Eva Kilpatrick Lands. He was preceded in death in 2005 by his wife of 64 years, Ruby Dover Lands. He was also preceded in death...
Sandra Sandy Schmidt
Sep 5, 2010
Sandra "Sandy" Jones Schmidt, 56, of Athens, GA., died unexpectedly on Sunday, September 5, 2010. She was born in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, the daughter of the late Richard Paul Jones and Muriel Yvonne Jones. She moved to Athens, GA. in 1977. Sandy's skills and talents were many, but none greater than a devoted and loving mother and grandmother. She raised...
Elnora Saxon Townsend
Sep 3, 2010
Elnora Saxon Townsend, 78, passed away Friday, September 03, 2010 at the St. Mary's Hospice House. A native of Oconee County, she was the daughter of the late Raymond Lee and Dovie Mae Ashley Saxon She was the wife of Bobby Townsend for 56 years. She retired from St. Mary's Hospital after 17 years and was member of Whitehall Baptist...
Bertie M. Gearin
Sep 3, 2010
Winterville - Bertie Mae Gearin, 85, passed away Friday, September 3, 2010. Born in Cleveland, she was the daughter of the late Homer and Martha Skelton Ewing. She was a longtime member of East Athens Baptist Church and the BYKOTA Sunday School Class. Mrs. Gearin was a beloved homemaker and mother and was dearly devoted to her family. Survivors include...
Jimmy Charles Simmons
Sep 3, 2010
Colbert - Jimmy Charles Simmons, 60, died Friday, September 3, 2010 after an extended illness. Born in Athens , he was the son of the late Aubrey and Anne Simmons. He was previously employed by Nakanishi as a machinist and had previously been a Madison County Little League Coach. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by...
Richard Kitchen
Sep 2, 2010
Lexington - Richard Earl Kitchen, 66, died September 2, 2010. Born in Rock Hill, S.C., he was the son of the late Ernest Thomas and Evelyn Welchel Kithcen. Survivors include his brothers, Marion Eugene Kitchen of Lexington, Floyd Samuel Kitchen of Catawba, Ernest Kitchen of Lexington; and one sister, Martha Jeanette Kitchen of Lexington. Lord & Stephens Oglethorpe is in...
Betty Jean Rice
Aug 31, 2010
Betty Jean Rice, 74, died August 31, 2010. A native of Athens, GA, she was a daughter of the late Neal and Lucile Mullins Burger. She was a homemaker and a lifelong resident of this area. Funeral services will be Friday, September 3, 2010 at 2:00 PM at the chapel of Lord and Stephens, EAST. Interment will be in Athens...
Edith Parsons Thomas
Aug 28, 2010
Watkinsville - Edith Parsons Thomas, 93, died August 28, 2010. A native of Oconee County, she was a daughter of the late Will and Pauline Gordon Parsons, and the widow of Shannon Thomas. She was a devoted lifelong member of Union Christian Church, and loved the Lord. Funeral services will be Monday, August 30, 2010 at 11 a.m. at Union...
Tyler Wilkes Bleecker
Aug 26, 2010
Watkinsville - Tyler Wilkes Bleecker, 21, died Thursday, August 26, 2010 at his residence. Born in York PA, he was the son of John and Paula Bleecker. Tyler was a graduate of North Oconee High School, had attended Valdosta State University and was active with ESP. In addition to his parents, Tyler is survived by his brothers, Evan (Audra) Bleecker,...
Margaret Emerick
Aug 26, 2010
Athens - Margaret Emerick, 64, of Athens, passed away Thursday, August 26, 2010. Born in Ogden, Utah, to the late Douglas and Edith Weenig Kershaw, she was the widow of John Emerick, and was a homemaker. Memorial services will be 5 p.m. Monday, August 30, 2010, at Athens Christian Church with the Rev. Marv Westfall officiating. There will be no...
Harry Paul Compton
Aug 26, 2010
Danielsville - Harry Paul Compton, 56, died Thursday, August 26, 2010. Born in Athens, he was the son of the late Howell N. and Margie Brady Compton and brother to the late Mike Compton. He was a member of Mt. Pleasant Apostolic Church and was self employed in the construction industry. Survivors include his wife, JoAnn Daniel Compton, brother, Christopher...
Elizabeth "libby" Wood Boykin
Aug 26, 2010
Royston - Elizabeth "Libby" Wood Boykin, 60, formerly of Oconee County, died Thursday, August 26, 2010 at her home. Born in Greenville, SC she was the daughter of Mabel Mangrum Wood of Franklin Springs and the late Roy Wood. She was a member of Watkinsville First United Methodist Church. She was an avid gardener and loved animals. Her sweet tooth...
Harold (red) Jones Sr
Aug 25, 2010
Hull, GA - Harold (Red) Jones, Sr., 89, died August 25, 2010. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of WW II and was retired from Athens Auto Wrecking. Survivors include children, Becky Brake, Randy Jones and Harold Jones, Jr; brother, A.L. Jones; sister, Sarah Greer; 8 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren. Graveside services will be Saturday, August 28, 2010 at 2:00...
Mary Birchmore Burousas
Aug 23, 2010
Comer, GA - Mary Birchmore Burousas, 83, 205 Georgia Ave., Comer, died on Monday, August 23, 2010. Born in Anderson, SC and longtime resident of Comer, she was a daughter of the late John and Eula Vaughan Birchmore. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alexander N. Burousas. She was a member of Comer United Methodist Church where she...
Edna I. Saxon
Aug 22, 2010
Winterville, GA - Edna I. Saxon, 82, died Sunday, August 22, 2010 at the St. Mary's Hospice House. A native of Oconee County she was the daughter of the late Raymond Lee and Dovie Mae Ashley Saxon. She retired from EI Dupont after 16 years and was a member of Whitehall Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her...
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