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Harold Wilkes
Jul 27, 2010
Bogart, GA - Harold Eugene Wilkes, 57, died July 27, 2010. Survivors include his son, Andrew Wilkes, sister, Brenda Patat, brothers, Ted Wilkes and Bill Wilkes and grandchildren, Reece Bush and Brian Wilkes. Memorial services will be Thursday, July 29, 2010 at 11:00 AM at Bogart Baptist Church. Lord and Stephens, WEST is in charge of arrangements.
Esther Hammond Wilkes
Jul 25, 2010
Watkinsville, GA - Esther Hammond Wilkes, 87, died July 25, 2010 at her home surrounded by her children and family. Born in Oglethorpe County and a lifelong resident of Oconee County, she was the daughter of the late Franklin Pierce Hammond and Leola Willingham Hammond and widow of W. C. Wilkes. Mrs. Wilkes was also preceded in death by siblings,...
Timothy Harrison Sr
Jul 23, 2010
Carlton - Timothy Randolph Harrison Sr., 59, died Friday, July 23, 2010. He is survived by daughters, Camille Hulak and Jennifer Boggs; son, Timothy Harrison Jr.; sisters, Linda Bell and Ann Jones; brothers, Ronnie Harrison and Terry Harrison; and five GC. Services will be Tuesday, July 27 at noon at Vesta Baptist Church. Lord & Stephens, EAST, is in charge...
Judy Lynn Bishop
Jul 23, 2010
Hull - Judy Lynn Bishop, 56, died July 23, 2010 at St. Mary's Hospice House. Born in Athens, she was the daughter of Pearl Cornelia Sanders and the late Willie Herman Bishop. She was a PV2 US Army, worked for McLane Southeast and was of the Baptist Faith. A special thanks is being extended to Shari Taylor, Theresa and Chris...
Kenneth Jack Mathews
Jul 22, 2010
Mr. Kenneth "Jack" Mathews,71, of Carlton,Ga.died July 22, 2010. He retired from the granite industry where he served in several rock quarries. Graveside service will be Friday July 23 at 1:30 at Burts UMC with Rev. John Parker officiating. Visitation will be Friday July 23 from 11-1 at Lord and Stephens Oglethorpe Chapel. Survivors are his wife Mary Mathews, sons,...
Joe L Collier
Jul 21, 2010
Joe L. Collier, 85, died Wednesday, July 21, 2010. A native of Macon County, Joe was the son of the late Joe T. and Lorena Collier and was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Grace H. Collier. He attended the University of Georgia and was a retired agent for the Life Insurance Company of Georgia. He was...
Rachel Burt Jenkins Shepard
Jul 21, 2010
Hull - Rachel Burt Jenkins Shepard, 74, died July 21, 2010. A native of Madison County, GA, she was a daughter of the late Dalton and Rachel Burt Jenkins. She retired from Oconee County School System after many years of teaching and also served as counselor at Oconee County High School. Memorial services will be Sunday, July 25, 2010 at...
William (brax) Parr
Jul 20, 2010
Athens - William "Brax" Parr, 50, Athens, Ga. died July 20, 2010. Service were at 3 p.m., Wed. July 21 at the Church at Madison. Survivors includes children Matthew Braxton Parr, Haley Parr of Athens; sister, Deborah Cornelison Columbia, SC; brothers , Milton & Jimmy Parr Athens; Long time companion, Teise Lipscomb, Athens. Family will receive friends following the service....
Marie A. Sparks
Jul 20, 2010
Comer - Marie A. Sparks, 71, died July 20, 2010 at St. Mary's Hospice House. A native of Chicago, IL, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Violet Basile Tatone. She was a member of Colliers Baptist Church, the Madison County Senior Center and Madison County Scarlett O'Hatters. Survivors include her son and daughter in law: Dan and...
Betty Mountz Ogden
Jul 20, 2010
Athens, GA - Betty Mountz Ogden, 82, died July 20, 2010. Born in Geigertown, PA, she was a daughter of the late Warren and Elsie Hohl Mountz and was preceded in death by her husband of forty-five years, Daniel Lee Ogden. Mrs. Ogden grew up and graduated high school in Birdsboro, PA. Married to a construction superintendent, she and her...
Betty Mountz Ogden
Jul 20, 2010
Betty Ogden, 82, died July 20, 2010. Complete arrangements will be announced by Lord and Stephens, EAST.
William David Embry
Jul 20, 2010
Danielsville - William David Embry, 67, died Tuesday, July 20, 2010 at Athens Regional Medical Center . Born in Royston, GA , he was the son of the late Olis David and Reatha Brooks Embry. He retried from Harris Trucking after 10 years and was a member of Friendship Baptist Church. Mr. Embry served his country in the US Army...
Charles (bug) Davis
Jul 19, 2010
Athens, GA - Charles (Bug) Davis, 82, died July 19, 2010. A lifelong resident of Athens, he was preceded in death by his wife, Ethelene (Pat) Davis in 2009. Mr. Davis served during the Korean Conflict with the U.S. Marine Corps and fought in the Battle of Chosin Reservoir. He worked for the Athens Fire Department for a number of...
Liddie L. Stephens
Jul 15, 2010
Colbert - Liddie L. Stephens, 58, of Colbert, died Thursday, July 15, 2010. She was preceded in death by parents, Tribble and Betty Wright Stephens and son, Donnie Zalmanek. Survivors include daughter, Amy Haskins; uncle, Robert Stephens, Colbert; nephew, Richard Dial; and grandchildren, Tina Wallace and Andy Cagle. Lord and Stephens Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.
Mildred B. Hansford
Jul 13, 2010
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,...
Edwin Davis Lovern Sr
Jul 13, 2010
Edwin "Ed" Davis Lovern, Sr., 69, died July 13, 2010. A native and lifelong resident of Oconee County, he was a son of the late Granderson and Annie Laura Bradberry Lovern. Funeral services will be Friday, July 16, 2010 at 11:00 AM at the chapel of Lord and Stephens, WEST, with Rev. Randy Crowe officiating. Interment will be in Oconee...
James Samuel Patton
Jul 11, 2010
Comer - James Samuel Patton, 75, died Sunday, July 11, 2010 after a courageous 6 week battle with cancer. A native of Madison county, he was the son of the late William and Mary Lou Sanders Patton. James was a 1951 graduate of Comer High School and member of Comer United Methodist Church, Masonic Lodge #404 and the Georgia Cattleman...
Colette E. Carithers
Jul 11, 2010
Athens - Colette E. Carithers, 58, died July 29, 2011. Born in Milford, Conn., she was the daughter of Elsie B. Carithers, of Hull, and the late Julius William Carithers. She was a cosmetologist and member St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Survivors in addition to her mother include her son, Shawn Patton, of Comer, and brother, Mark Carithers. A memorial mass...
Frances Bates Eza
Jul 10, 2010
Watkinsville - Frances B. Eza, wife of the late John Eza, died Saturday, July 10, 2010. A memorial service will be held Thursday, July 15, 2010 at 4PM at Holy Cross Lutheran Church. She is survived by two sons: Doug Eza and John Charles Eza. Memorials may be directed to The Arc or OCAF Mothers Garden. Lord & Stephens West...
Joe Brooks
Jul 10, 2010
Comer - Joe Brooks, 74, died Saturday, July 10, 2010 at his residence. Born in Madison County, he was the son of the late George T. and Gussie Scogins Brooks. In addition to his parents, Joe was preceded in death by his brothers and sisters: Gordon Brooks, Hoyt Brooks, Bertha Mae Brooks and Laura Bell Pullian. He was a farmer...
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