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Loma Olson

Loma Olson

Jun 6, 2010

Mrs. Loma Olson, 99, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2010 surrounded by her family. Born in rural Big Stone County, Minnesota on May 28, 1911, she had made her home in Georgia with her daughter, Vonnie Zimmerman and beloved son-in-law, Arlan, for the last forty-one years. She is also survived by her grandsons, Keith (Ashley) Zimmerman and Brad (Becky)...

William James Graham

William James Graham

Jun 3, 2010

Danielsville - William James Graham, 67, died Thursday, June 3, 2010 at St. Mary's Hospice House. Born in Danielsville, he was the son of the late William Rufus and Molly Jordan Graham. He retired from Logan's Paving Company. Funeral services will be held Monday, June 7, 2010 at 11AM at Lord & Stephens Danielsville Chapel with Mr. Thomas Hilley officiating....

Dorothy Weirauch Hayes

Dorothy Weirauch Hayes

Jun 2, 2010

Dorothy (Dot) Weirauch Hayes, 86, died June 2, 2010. A native of Oconee County, GA, she was a daughter of the late Henry and Leona Maxey Porterfield. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Charles Weirauch and Shelnutt Hayes and a brother and sister-in-law, Henry "Ford" and Beverly Porterfield. She was a lifelong resident of Oconee County and was...

Donald Wade Lawhorn

Donald Wade Lawhorn

May 31, 2010

Watkinsville - Donald Wade Lawhorn, 71, died Monday, May 31, 2010 at St. Mary's Hospice House. Born in Alexander City, Alabama, he was the son of the late Ruben A. and Mary Louise Lawhorn. He retried from the US Environmental Protection Agency as a Diving Officer. He served his county in the US Coast Guard. Survivors include his wife, Jo-Anne...

Brent Matthew Adams

Brent Matthew Adams

May 31, 2010

Athens - Hear 'ye, hear 'ye! We here by announce the memorial party to celebrate the life of the most awesomest friend, son, and brother, Brent Adams, and send him on his journey - Brent style. Brent Matthew Adams, 34, died Monday, May 31, 2010. He is survived by his mother, Penny Lewis Adams, sister, Heather Lynn Adams and brother,...

Tracy A. Anglin

Tracy A. Anglin

May 30, 2010

Tracy A. Anglin age 41, died May 30, 2010. The daughter of Jessie Mae Wooten Glover and the late Morris Glover. Funeral services will be Thursday 2 pm at Welcome Ave. Holiness church. Burial in the Church cemetery. Rev's Richard Adams and Steve Cole will officiate. Surviving relatives in addition to her mother includes husband, Jerry Anglin, son, Jeremy Anglin,...

Charlie Burkhalter

Charlie Burkhalter

May 28, 2010

Athens, GA - Charles Ross Burkhalter, Sr., 72, died Friday, May 28, 2010. Born in Oconee County and a native of Athens, he was a self employed business owner of Burkhalter Trenching and Boring. He was a retired race car driver and avid sportsman. Mr. Burkhalter was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. George David Burkhalter. He was...

Joyce Patricia Jenkins

Joyce Patricia Jenkins

May 26, 2010

Statham - Pat Jenkins, 73, died Wednesday, May 26, 2010 at her residence. Born in College Park, GA, she was the daughter of the late R.D. Reynolds and Mary Reynolds Jones. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her sister, Barbara Reynolds and best friend Betty House. Pat was a school bus driver for Oconee County...

Gurtie Eugene Alewine

Gurtie Eugene Alewine

May 26, 2010

Gurtie Eugene Alewine, 78, died May 26, 2010. A native of Oconee County, GA, she was a daughter of the late Jewell and Maude Wilson Phillips and the widow of Otis Alewine. Funeral services will be Saturday, May 29, 2010 at 1:00 PM at the chapel of Lord and Stephens, EAST, with Rev. Danny Mundy officiating. Interment will be in...

Spc Matthew Worley Minshew

Spc Matthew Worley Minshew

May 26, 2010

SPC Matthew J. (Worley) Minshew, 20, of Savannah, GA, died May 26, 2010. Matthew was born in Elberton, GA October 3, 1989 and was a resident there for 16 years. He joined the United States Army in 2007. He became active duty in 2009 and has been stationed at Ft. Stewart near Hinesville. Matthew is survived by his mother, Jackie...

Patsy P. Berry

Patsy P. Berry

May 25, 2010

Athens - Mrs. Patsy P. Berry, 75, of Athens passed away Tuesday, May 25, 2010. Services will be held at 11AM on Friday, May 28, 2010 at the Chapel of Lord & Stephens West. Burial will follow at Evergreen Memorial Park . The family will receive friends from 6 to 8, Thursday, May 27, 2010 at the funeral home. She...

Dennis Wayne Pugh

Dennis Wayne Pugh

May 24, 2010

Watkinsville - Wayne Pugh, 62, died Monday, May 24, 2010 at St. Mary's Hospice House. Born in Athens, he was the son of the late George H. "Charlie" and Hazel Pugh. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Raymond Kenneth Pugh. Wayne was a member of Athens Christian Church and of the Mental Health Association of Northeast Georgia....

Essie Marks

Essie Marks

May 24, 2010

Watkinsville - Essie Marks, 80, died Monday, May 24, 2010. Born in Chattanooga, TN, she was the daughter of the late Irvin and Ella Jordan Myers. Survivors include her son, Phillip Marks, three grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Services will be private. Lord & Stephens West is in charge of arrangements.

Jim Fields

Jim Fields

May 24, 2010

Watkinsville - Jim Fields, 77, died Monday, May 24, 2010 at Athens Regional Medical Center . Born in Oglethorpe County , he was the son of the late Harry Noble and Jessie Mae Damron Fields. Jim retried from GA Power as a lineman after 37 years and served his country in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. Graveside services...

Larry B. Townsend

Larry B. Townsend

May 23, 2010

Bogart - Larry Townsend, 30, died Sunday, May 23, 2010. Born in Athens , he was the son of Brenda Wortham Townsend of Bogart and the late Larry Gene Townsend. Larry was a 1997 graduate of Clarke Central High School and received his BSA in Business from Piedmont College . He was the Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for...

Graham Lee Nash

Graham Lee Nash

May 22, 2010

Danielsville - Mr. Graham Lee Nash died Saturday, May 22, 2010. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, May 27 at 4 PM at Danielsville Memorial Gardens , Danielsville , Georgia . Senior Pastor Robert Brown will officiate. Mr. Nash was born on July 4, 1928, in Athens , Georgia , to Euquid and Mabel Nash. A lifelong resident...

Anna Cooper

Anna Cooper

May 21, 2010

Carlton - Anna Laura Cooper, 88, died May 21, 2010. A lifelong resident of Carlton, she was the daughter of the late Cody K. and Maude Mathews Smith and was also preceded in death by her brother, James C. Smith; and husband, Oliver David Cooper. She was a retired supervisor with Comer Manufacturing Company and a lifelong member of Carlton...

Judy Mae Johnson

Judy Mae Johnson

May 21, 2010

Judy Mae Johnson, 54, died May 21, 2010. Born in Sausalito, CA, she was the daughter of the late Burl, Jr. and Willie Belle Fair Johnson. She lived most of her life in Madison County and was an avid animal lover. Survivors include her brother, Burl "Sonny" Johnson, III of Crawfordville; sisters, Diane J. Perry of Colbert and Elaine Johnson-Shouf...

Beatrice S. Bullock

Beatrice S. Bullock

May 20, 2010

Bishop - Beatrice Bullock, 89, died Thursday, May 20, 2010 at St. Mary's Hospice House. A native of Athens, she was the daughter of the late Henry Eldridge Shelnutt, Sr. and Mary Lou Hollis Shelnutt. Beatrice retired from Macy's and was a member of Union Christian Church. Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 22, 2010 at 11AM at Union...

Beatrice Bullock

Beatrice Bullock

May 20, 2010

Bishop - Beatrice Bullock, 89, died Thursday, May 20, 2010, at St. Mary's Hospice House. A native of Athens, she was the daughter of the late Henry Eldridge Shelnutt Sr. and Mary Lou Hollis Shelnutt. Beatrice retired from MacyÕs and was a member of Union Christian Church. Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 22, 2010, at 11 a.m. at...

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