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Dwight Neal
Aug 17, 2008
Athens - Dwight Neal, 73, loving husband, father and grandfather, died August 17, 2008. Born in Gibson, Ga., he was the son of the late Ralph Neal Sr. and Nancy Snider Neal. Mr. Neal was a U.S. Army veteran and was retired from Westinghouse/ABB after 33 years. He was a member of Prince Avenue Baptist Church, where he served as...
Troy Samuel Thompson
Aug 16, 2008
Bishop, GA - Troy Samuel Thompson, 51, passed away August 16, 2008. A native of Walton County, GA, he was a son of the late Betty Ann Thomas and Thomas Edward Thompson, Sr. He attended Grace Fellowship Church. Graveside services will be Monday, August 18, 2008, at 3:00 PM at Thompson Family Cemetery in Bishop. Survivors include two children, Robin...
Mickey Kittle
Aug 16, 2008
Athens, GA - Douglas William T. "Mickey" Kittle, 76, passed away August 16, 2008. A native of Clarke County, GA, he was a son of the late Mary Lou Strickland and Roger Kittle, Sr. He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Mary Kittle and Frances Fair, and five brothers, Roger Kittle, Jr., Clinton Kittle, Howell Kittle, Randolph Kittle...
Ansley Thornton
Aug 14, 2008
Athens, GA - Ansley Brooke Thornton, infant daughter of Ashley and Terri Thornton, passed away August 14, 2008. She was born May 22, 2008 in Athens, GA. Funeral services will be Sunday, August 17, 2008, at 2:00 PM at the chapel of Lord and Stephens, Danielsville, with Rev. Wendell Hanley officiating. Survivors in addition to her parents include her grandparents,...
Hazel Guest
Aug 13, 2008
Hull, GA - Hazel Hardman Guest, 86, passed away August 13, 2008. A native of Madison County, GA, she was a daughter of the late George Worley and Evie Butler Hardman. She was a longtime member and Past State Treasurer of the Masters 4H Club and also a member of Chapter 268 Order of the Eastern Star. Funeral services will...
Tracy Smith
Aug 13, 2008
Lexington, GA - Lovic Tracy Smith, 45, died August 13, 2008. He was a lifelong resident of Oglethorpe County and was preceded in death by his father, Lovic Joseph Smith and son, Lovic Jonathon Smith. The family will receive friends at Lord and Stephens Oglethorpe Chapel, Thursday from 7:00 until 9:00 PM. Private memorial services will be held. Survivors include...
Jerry Strickland
Aug 9, 2008
Athens - Jerry Strickland, 65, died Saturday, August 9, 2008 at Athens Regional Medical Center. Born in Athens, he was the son of Charlie Monroe and Grace Davis Strickland. He was also preceded in death by his sisters: Mildred Seagraves, Catherine Moore, Hazel Hollis; brothers: J.B. Strickland, Billy Strickland, Jack Strickland, Frank Strickland and Dink Strickland. He was a floor...
Elizabeth B. Eckles
Aug 5, 2008
Athens/Bogart - Elizabeth Birdsong Eckles died Tuesday, August 5, 2008. Born in Ashland, Franklin County, GA., Mrs. Eckles was the widow of Reuben J. Eckles and daughter of the late Dr. Henry Walter and Bertha Smith Birdsong. She was a graduate of Lucy Cobb Institute, Bessie Tift College and taught school for several years in Bostwick, Ga., and Richmond Hill,...
Drew Anthony Weaver
Aug 5, 2008
Hull - Drew Anthony Weaver, 28, died suddenly Tuesday, August 5, 2008. Born in Athens, he was the son of Andy and Glenda Weaver of Hull. He was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church and was employed by Seasonal Colors Greenhouses of Athens. In addition to his parents survivors include his sister and brother in law: Melanie and Keith...
Linda Lee Burkhalter
Aug 3, 2008
Lexington - Linda Lee Burkhalter, 65, wife of Mack Burkhalter, died Sunday, August 3, 2008. Born in Birmingham, AL, she was the daughter of the late Lee and Elsie Donaldson Fowler. She was a member of West End Baptist Church and the owner and operator of Linda's Hair Designs for more than thirty years. She was also preceded in death...
Manuel J. Arana
Jul 30, 2008
Athens - Manuel J. Arana, 69, passed away July 30, 2008. He was a native of Cajamarca, Peru and resident of Athens. Memorial services will be held at 11am, Saturday, August 2, 2008 at Friendship Presbyterian Church. He was a lawyer and teacher in Peru, but his passion was writing. He had many poems, stories and books published in Peru...
Marthadeane (sandy) Nolley
Jul 30, 2008
Watkinsville - Marthadeane (Sandy) Nolley, 87, of Watkinsville, died Wednesday, July 30, 2008. Memorial services will be 2pm, Friday, August 1, 2008 at the Chapel of Oconee Chapel Funeral Directors. Oconee Chapel Funeral Directors, Watkinsville, has charge of arrangements.
Eva Smith Watkins
Jul 28, 2008
Eva Euline Smith Watkins, 91, passed away July 28, 2008. A native of Arley, Winston County, Ala., she was a daughter of the late Lela Evans and James Jackson (Jim) Smith and was the widow of her husband of 56 years, Clark Monroe Watkins. She was one of nine children and was preceded in death by two brothers, Truman Smith...
Harold Murphy Crow
Jul 27, 2008
Harold Murphy Crow, 85, died Sunday, July 27, 2008 at his residence. Lord & Stephens, West is in charge of arrangements.
Helen Winslow Bunting
Jul 26, 2008
Athens - Helen Winslow Bunting, age 87, of Athens, Georgia, formerly of Milford, died Saturday, July 26, 2008 at Athens Regional Medical Center, Athens. Mrs. Bunting was born April 14, 1921, in Ocean City, Maryland, daughter of the late Edwin D. and Lula Mae (Cooper) Lynch. She was employed for many years in retail sales before retiring. Mrs. Bunting loved...
Elizabeth Nicole Stewart
Jul 20, 2008
Winterville - Elizabeth Nicole Stewart, 22, wife of Chad Stewart, died Sunday, July 20, 2008. Born in Clarke County, she was the daughter of Stanley Perry, Felicia Dellaria and step daughter to William Gabriel In addition to her husband and parents, she is survived by her son; Dakota Blaze Stewart; brother: Jeffrey Perry of Lexington; father in law: Greg Stewart...
Adalynn Faye Queen
Jul 19, 2008
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma - Miss Adalynn Faye Queen, died Saturday, July 19, 2008 at the Oklahoma University Children's Medical Hospital. Born in Oklahoma City, September 28, 2007, she was infant daughter to Jimmy and Jennifer Queen. She is also survived by her maternal grand mothers Rebecca Sue (Stevie Ray) Tyree of Oak Ridge, NC, Kathy Florence Ervin; maternal grandfather: Larry...
Rachel Bryant OSheal
Jul 19, 2008
Athens, GA - Rachel Bryant O'Sheal, 83, passed away July 19, 2008. A native of Hart County, she was a daughter of the late Thomas Noah and Viola Johnson Allen. She was preceded in death by the father of her children, Clarence Bryant, Sr. and her second husband, Glenn O'Sheal, and a son, Clarence Bryant, Jr. Mrs. O'Sheal retired from...
Joan Benton
Jul 18, 2008
Athens - Joan Anders Benton, 65, passed away July 18, 2008. A native of Trumann, Arkansas, she was a daughter of the late Alene Randall Cousins and Dewitt Anders. Mrs. Benton was a teacher at Chase Street Elementary School for 20 years. Survivors include her children, Jason Benton of Athens, Eric (Krissie) Benton of Watkinsville, and Angela Carpe of Hawaii;...
June C. Calhoun
Jul 17, 2008
Watkinsville - June C. Calhoun, 76, passed away July 17, 2008. A native and resident of Memphis, Tenn. for many years, Mrs. Calhoun was childhood friends with Elvis Presley during their mid-teen years in the late 1940s. Her years in Athens, Ga. were spent as a homemaker and devoted member of the Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints. She...
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