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Local Obituaries for Athens, GA, Clarke County, Watkinsville, GA, Oconee County, Danielsville, GA, Madison County & Surrounding Areas

Henry Alexander Bingham

Henry Alexander Bingham

Jan 13, 2010

Arnoldsville, GA - Henry Alexander Bingham, 81, died Wednesday, January 13, 2010. Born in Blairsville, GA, he was the son of the late David Joel and Rosa Lee Osborne Bingham. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Vivian Youngblood Bingham, children, Rachael Doster, Henry Lewis Bingham and Ellen Tanksley. He retired from Chicopee Mills...

Rita S. Kishi

Rita S. Kishi

Jan 13, 2010

Rita S. Kishi 56, of Crawford, GA died Wednesday January 13, 2010 at Emory University Services will be Sunday at 3:30 at Lord and Stephens East. Visitation will be from 2:30 until 3:300 Survivors are Kevin Lang, Jessica Lang, Clint Jewell, Caleb Jewell, Joshua Lang, Everett and Yone Hobbs, Chris, Mitzi and Jordan Prescott, Willie and Rosemary McCain, Susan, Zachary,...

Thomas H. Fair

Thomas H. Fair

Jan 13, 2010

Athens - Tommy Fair, 86, died Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at Athens Regional Medical Center. Born in Arnoldsville, GA, he was the son of the late Lloyd and Minnie Conley Fair. Tommy retired from National Life Insurance Company as an Insurance Agent. He served his country in the US Navy during WWII aboard the USS Pochard which was a Mine...

Curley David Nation

Curley David Nation

Jan 13, 2010

Winterville,GA - Curley David Nation, 88, died Wednesday, January 13, 2010. A lifelong resident of Oglethorpe County, he was the son of the late Johnny and Sullie Nation. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his by his wife Mildred Hardy Nation and daughter, Martha Nation Berrong. He was one of eleven children. He served his...

J. O. Stalnaker

J. O. Stalnaker

Jan 7, 2010

Bishop - J.O. Stalnaker, 85, died Thursday, January 7, 2010. He is survived by three children and their spouses: Jimmy and Diane Stalnaker of Colbert, Wayne and Cindy Stalnaker of Niceville, FL, Gloria and Jeff McNeill of Bishop; seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren. A memorial service will be held Monday, January 11, 2009 at 2PM at Lord & Stephens...

Edith J. Womack

Edith J. Womack

Jan 5, 2010

Eatonton, GA - Edith J. Womack, 89, died Tuesday, January 05, 2010. Born in Lula, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Vasco and Lonnie Cagle Jones. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years William Marvin Womack, Sr. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was a manager of Millers Book...

Dennis E. Pederson Sr

Dennis E. Pederson Sr

Jan 5, 2010

Danielsville - Dennis E. Pedersen Sr. passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2010. A native of Bryson City, N.C., he was the son of the late Lester Einar and Margaret Ensley Pedersen. He was retired from GMAC and of the Baptist faith. Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Saturday at Crisp Funeral Home, Bryson City, N.C., with visitation from 1 p.m....

Robert Lee Ratcliff

Robert Lee Ratcliff

Jan 5, 2010

Athens - Robert Lee Ratcliff, 94, died Tuesday, January 05, 2010. Born in Bailey, Mississippi, he was the son of the late James Robert and Leila Denton Ratcliff. Mr. Ratcliff worked in communications with Western Union for 28 years and retired from CSX Railroad. He was a member of the Order Of The Eastern Starr, Mt. Vernon Masonic Lodge #22...

Robert (bob)  Evans

Robert (bob) Evans

Jan 1, 2010

Athens, GA - Robert (Bob) Henry Evans, 78, died at his residence, January 1, 2010. A native of Clarke County, he was the son of the late John Coleman and Ina Stone Evans. Mr. Evans was an avid golfer and Georgia Bulldog fan. He was a charter member and past president of Green Hills Country Club and a longtime member...

Ralph Clinton Bunn

Ralph Clinton Bunn

Dec 30, 2009

Athens, GA - Ralph Clinton Bunn, 97, died Wednesday, December 30, 2009, in Athens, GA. Born April 5, 1912, at Swainsboro, GA, the son of John Wilson Bunn and Hattie Hall Bunn, he was predeceased by his wife of 61 years, Martha Kelly White Bunn and one son, Homer S. White, Jr., of Augusta, GA. He is survived by three...

Maurice Tribble

Maurice Tribble

Dec 28, 2009

Maurice Tribble, 88, died December 28, 2009. A native of Madison, AL, he was a son of the late C. A. and Mae Sexton Tribble and was preceded in death by a son, Jimmy Maurice Tribble and three brothers, Charles, Fred and Billy, formerly of Huntsville, AL. Mr. Tribble was employed with Russell-Daniel Irrigation and Ivy-Coile Motors as a master...

Joan Gertrude Cannady

Joan Gertrude Cannady

Dec 28, 2009

Athens - Joan Gertrude Cannady, 75, died Monday, December 28, 2009 at her residence. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late James and Gertrude Cashwell. Joan lived in Cleveland, OH until the age of 11, then moving to Clinton, NC, where she lived until moving to Athens, GA in 1972. She worked as a Registered Nurse...

Freddie S. McCannon

Freddie S. McCannon

Dec 27, 2009

Carlton - Freddie McCannon, 71, died Sunday, December 27, 2009. Born in Oglethorpe County, she was the daughter of the late Tom and Coe Clark Sisk. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Lamar N. McCannon, and two brothers: Pete and Gene Sisk. She was a member of Carlton Baptist Church. Funeral services will...

Rachel B. Doster

Rachel B. Doster

Dec 27, 2009

Rachel B. Doster, 57, died December 27, 2009. A native of Oglethorpe County, she was a daughter of Henry Bingham and Vivian Youngblood Reese. Survivors include her husband, Horace Doster of Hull; daughter, Catrina Doster of Crawford; son, James Worley of Hull; adopted daughter, Jasmine Nicole Doster of Crawford; sister, Linda Tompkins; grandchildren, Kane Lee Worley, Keion Gresham, Keionte Gresham...

Carter Dove

Carter Dove

Dec 27, 2009

Ila - Carter Dove, aged 78, died Saturday, December 27, 2009 at his residence. Born in Franklin County, he was the son of the late Berry and Alice Mae Smith Dove. He was a member of Macedonia Holiness Church and retired from Gold Kist after 41 years. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 29, 2009 at 2PM at Macedonia...

Jack C. Carlton

Jack C. Carlton

Dec 25, 2009

Watkinsville - Jack C. Carlton, 55, died Friday, December 25, 2009. Born in Atlanta, GA, he was the son of Bette Priest Carlton of Peachtree City the late James Conner Carlton. Jack was an avid fisherman and outdoorsman as well as an electrician. He was a devoted son to his mother and shared his love to all his nieces and...

Juanita Durrence Nix

Juanita Durrence Nix

Dec 25, 2009

Juanita Durrence Nix, 77, of Winterville, passed away Friday December 25, 2009. A memorial service will be announced at a later date by the family. Survivors include four daughters, Mary M. Nix Severson, Roberta N. Morris, Kathryn Susan Nix, and Carol M. Hester; Sister, Merle Frusterio; six grandchildren and seventeen great-grandchildren. Lord and Stephens EAST is charge of arrangements.

John Alan Boyd Sr

John Alan Boyd Sr

Dec 21, 2009

John Alan Boyd, Sr., 65, went to be with his Lord and Savior on December 21, 2009. A native of Fulton County, Georgia, he was a son of the late Margaret Jones and Earl Bolton Boyd. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Survivors include his wife, Patsy Boyd; children, Alan and Lynn Boyd, Mandy Porterfield,...

Steven Mark Cook

Steven Mark Cook

Dec 20, 2009

Colbert - Steven Mark Cook Sr., 49, of Colbert, died Sunday, December 20, 2009. Services will be 2 p.m., Wednesday, December 23, 2009, at the funeral home chapel with Rev. Buford Lockman officiating. Interment will be in Danielsville Memorial Gardens. Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, has charge of arrangements.

J. P. Smith

J. P. Smith

Dec 17, 2009

Carlton - J.P. Smith, 89, died Thursday, December 17, 2009. A lifetime resident of Oglethorpe County, he was the son of the late James Pierce Smith Sr. and Clara Turner Smith. He served his country in the U.S. Army during WWII in the South Pacific and was a retired building contractor. JP was a member of Sandy Cross Baptist Church...

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