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Coile Wilkins
Feb 21, 2009
Colbert, GA - William Coile Wilkins, 85, died February 21, 2009 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident with his wife Floree, who died Tuesday, February 17. Born in Clarke County, he was the son of the late James Hugh and Claudie Lou Patton Wilkins. He was retired from R.L. Hawkins Construction Company and a veteran of WW II. Mrs....
Gaynelle Mize
Feb 21, 2009
Watkinsville - Gaynelle Roling Mize, 67, died Saturday, February 21, 2009 at Athens Regional Medical Center. Born in Madison County, she was the daughter of the late William Matthew and Annie Sue Fortson Roling. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother, Buford Roling and sister, Carolyn Lester. She retired from Walton EMC after 23...
Jimmy E. Crane
Feb 19, 2009
Mineral Bluff - Jimmy E. "Jim" Crane, 71, died February 19, 2009. A native of Fulton County, Ga., he was a son of the late James and Virginia Crane and was preceded in death by a brother, Donald Crane. He was a longtime resident of Bogart, Ga., before moving to Mineral Bluff ten years ago. Mr. Crane was a veteran...
Floree Wilkins
Feb 17, 2009
Colbert, GA - Floree Gunter Wilkins, 79, died February 17, 2009 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident with her husband Coile, who died February 21, 2009. Born in Madison County, she was the daughter of the late David Wright Gunter, Sr. and Ruby Wilhite Gunter. For a number of years, she worked at Thomas Textile and later, Hodges BBQ....
James O.d. Barber
Feb 16, 2009
Watkinsville, GA - James O. D. Barber, 71, died February 16, 2009. A native of Oconee County, he was a son of the late James C. and Gladys Tanksley Barber, and the widower of Betty Jean Coker Barber. Mr. Barber was employed with Pete Crowe Construction Company for over twenty years and Christian Properties for over ten years. Funeral services...
Dmitri Alexander Kulagin
Feb 15, 2009
Athens, GA - Dmitri Alexander Kulagin, infant son of Alexander and Chelle Kulagin died February 15, 2009. A private blessing and naming service was held. Survivors in addition to his parents include grandparents, Mary Clark of Aragon, GA, Gene and Sheila Parker of Silver Creek, GA, Zoya Kulagin of Eifiemov, Russia; many aunts, uncles and cousins. Lord and Stephens, EAST,...
Lydia T. Towe
Feb 14, 2009
Lydia T. Towe, 80, died February 14, 2009. Born March 14, 1928 in Mingo County, West Virginia, she was a daughter of the late Charley and Icy Blankenship of Meadow, West Virginia. Mrs. Towe was one of thirteen children and was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Funeral services will be Tuesday, February 17, 2009 at 2:00 PM...
Charles E. Adams
Feb 14, 2009
Charles E. Adams, 74, died February 14, 2009. A native of Athens, GA, he was a son of the late Charley Dillard and Georgia Belle Faulkner Adams and was preceded in death by a sister and brother-in-law, Carol and Charles Jordan. Mr. Adams retired from both the United States Air Force and the University of Georgia. Graveside services will be...
Julie Mae Peterson
Feb 13, 2009
Julia Mae Peterson, 87, died February 13, 2009. A native of Clarke County, GA, she was a daughter of the late John Carlton and Dora Sims Payne. She retired after more than twenty years of employment in the Gaines School Road Elementary School Cafeteria and was a charter member of Johnson Drive Baptist Church. Funeral services will be Tuesday, February...
Hazel C. Moseman
Feb 13, 2009
Hazel C. Moseman, 87, a longtime Athens resident, died Friday, February 13, 2009 in Boynton Beach, Fla. Funeral services will be Tuesday, February 17, 2009 at 2 p.m. at the chapel of Lord and Stephens, WEST. Interment will be in Evergreen Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Tuesday at the funeral home from 1 p.m. - service time. Lord...
Carla Sue Willis
Feb 9, 2009
Athens, GA - Carla Sue Willis, 64, passed away February 9, 2009. A native of Macon County, TN, she was a daughter of the late Leslie Jones and Mildred Stewart Jones Carver. Mrs. Willis lived in this area since 1983 and was a member of New Covenant Worship Center. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Funeral...
Joseph Mearon Queen Jr
Feb 8, 2009
High Shoals - Joseph Mearon Queen Jr., 84, died on February 8, 2009, after an extended illness. He was born in Walton County, the son of Joseph Mearon and Mable Meadows Queen. He served in the U. S. Army during World War II and attended the University of Georgia. He retired from BellSouth as a District Manager after 38 years...
John William Rendek
Feb 7, 2009
Athens - John William Rendek, 66, husband of Rosemary Rendek, died Saturday, February 7, 2009 at Athens Regional Medical Center. Private family services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the American Heart Association. Lord & Stephens East is in charge of arrangements.
Pat Davis
Feb 6, 2009
Athens, GA - Ethelene (Pat) Davis, 79, died February 6, 2009. A lifelong resident of Athens, she was the daughter of the late William Howell and Ernest Clark Bowen and was preceded in death by a brother, Willie Bowen and sister, Geraldine Bowen. Mrs. Davis worked for Davison's for a number of years before founding Village Fashions, which she continued...
Neal Condon
Feb 6, 2009
Athens, GA - Neal Emerson Condon, 78,died February 6, 2009. He was the son of the late Roland, Sr. and Cora Wilder Condon. A lifelong Athens resident, Mr. Condon owned and operated Copper Kettle & House of Cheese for over 30 years. He lived and was on the Board of Directors of Thompson Farm and worked tirelessly around the grounds....
Herbert W. Foster (bill) III
Feb 5, 2009
Athens - Herbert W. "Bill" Foster, III, 64, died Thursday, February 5, 2009 at Athens Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be held Sunday, February 8, 2009 at 2PM at Lord & Stephens West Chapel with Rev. Donny Whitehead and Rev. Mark Harper officiating. Entombment will be held at Evergreen Memorial Park. Born in Cleveland, OH, he was the son...
Marjorie Jane Knell
Feb 4, 2009
Marjorie Jane Knell, 81, wife of Walter Lloyd Knell, died Wednesday, February 04, 2009 at Family Life Enrichment Center . Born in Watertown , Mass. , she was the daughter of the late Adolphus and Kate Mills Cornick. She was a homemaker. Survivors in addition to her husband include a son, Donald Lloyd Knell of Watkinsville, brother, Harry Cornick of...
James Franklin Tumblin Jr
Feb 4, 2009
James "Jim" Franklin Tumblin, Jr., 62, formerly of Rome, died February 4, 2009. A native of Laurens, SC, he was a son of the late Willie Mae Smith and James Franklin Tumblin, Sr. He was owner and operator of J. & B. Heating and Air in Rome for many years and was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara June...
Sonny Arnold
Feb 1, 2009
Athens - Sonny Arnold, 53, died Sunday, February 1, 2009 at Athens Regional Medical Center. Born in Fulton County, he was the son of the late George B. Arnold and Margaret Allen Huggins of Carnesville. In addition to his mother he is survived by his children: Denise Arnold of Royston, Shane Arnold of Monroe, Shannon Moore of Harrison Arkansas; siblings:...
Henry (hank) King Sr
Jan 30, 2009
Monroe - Henry "Hank" King, Sr., died Friday, January 30, 2009 at Abbey Hospice House in Social Circle. A memorial service will be held Sunday, February 1, 2009 at 2PM at Oconee Chapel Funeral Directors with Chaplin Larry Davidson officiating. Born in Muskogee, OK, he was the son of the late John Benjamin and Mary Wicker King. Hank retired from...
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