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Randy Bates
Apr 19, 2008
Comer - Randy Bates, 42, of Comer, passed away Saturday, April 19, 2008. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, April 22, 2008, at Collier Cemetery with Rev. Hoyt Johnson officiating. Lord and Stephens, Oglethorpe Chapel, has charge of arrangements.
Edward C. Hagaman
Apr 18, 2008
Athens - Edward C. Hagaman, age 87, of Athens, passed away April 18th, 2008. Mr. Hagaman, originally from Rockford, IL, graduated from the University of Illinois in 1947 and was a member of Phi Sigma Kappa fraternity. He served as a first lieutenant in the U.S. Army from 1943-1952 serving in World War II and the Korean Conflict. He received...
John Elder
Apr 18, 2008
Watkinsville - John Calvin Elder, age 56 of Watkinsville, died Friday, April 18, 2008. A native of Watkinsville, he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert Daniel "Jack" Elder Sr. of Watkinsville, Georgia. He was preceded in death by a brother Robert Daniel "Dan" Elder Jr. Survivors include a brother, Courtney "Cokey" Mathews Elder Sr. and sister-in-law,...
Maria L. Wofford
Apr 16, 2008
Bogart - Maria L. Wofford, 61, of Bogart, GA, died Wednesday, April 16, 2008. Mrs. Wofford was born in Gadsden, AL, to the late Lewis M. and Sarah M. Little. She attended Savannah Country Day School, graduated from Savannah High School and was a 1968 graduate of Brenau College. Survivors include her husband, John R. Wofford Jr.; daughter: Holly M....
Michael Colquitt
Apr 16, 2008
Crawford - Michael Lewis Colquitt, 55, died Wednesday, April 16, 2008. Born in Miami, Fla., he was the son of Willis G. Colquitt of Sandy Cross and Mary Bouthillette of Palm Bay, Fla. Mr. Colquitt was employed with Harris Corporation for 21 years and was owner of Michaels Graphics. He was a very talented musician, a member of Oglethorpe County...
Maria L. Wofford
Apr 16, 2008
Bogart - Maria L. Wofford, 61, of Bogart, GA, died Wednesday, April 16, 2008. Mrs. Wofford was born in Gadsden, AL, to the late Lewis M. and Sarah M. Little. She attended Savannah Country Day School, graduated from Savannah High School and was a 1968 graduate of Brenau College. Survivors include her husband, John R. Wofford, Jr.; daughter: Holly M....
Theodore S. Spratlin
Apr 16, 2008
Hull - Theodore S. Spratlin, 86, passed away April 16, 2008. A native of Madison County, he was a son of the late David Pope and Lucy Williams Spratlin, and was preceded in death by a brother, Douglas Spratlin. Mr. Spratlin was a brick mason for over 60 years and was a veteran of the United States Army, having served...
George W. (buddy) Waldroup
Apr 15, 2008
Hull - George W. (Buddy) Waldroup, 81, died April 15, 2008. A native of Clarke County, Ga., he was a son of the late George W. and Gertrude Lovern Waldroup, and the widower of Bonnie Jean Harvey Waldroup. He was also preceded in death by a son, John C. Waldroup; brother, William H. Waldroup; and sister, Elizabeth Waldroup. Mr. Waldroup...
Gwen Johnson Long
Apr 15, 2008
Gwen Johnson Long, 84, of Athens, died Tuesday, April 15, 2008. Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, EAST, has charge of arrangements.
Hazel Huff
Apr 13, 2008
Athens - Hazel Irene Davis Huff, 84, died Sunday, April 13, 2008. Born in Athens, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Florence Partee Chandler, and was preceded in death by her first husband, Truman Davis. Survivors include her brother and sister-in-law, John and Lillian Chandler of Athens; as well as several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will...
Joseph Harold Peterson
Apr 13, 2008
Colbert - Joseph Harold Peterson, 72, died Sunday, April 13, 2008. Born in Cordele, Ga., he was the son of the late John Jackson and Lila Mae Davis Peterson, and the widower of Doris Peterson. He was a retired inspector from General Motors. Funeral services were Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at 2 p.m. at Lord and Stephens Chapel, Danielsville. Entombment...
Jonan Tanner
Apr 12, 2008
Athens - JoNan Ritchie Tanner, 72, died April 12, 2008 at St. Marys Hospice House after a long battle with cancer. Born in Rock Hill, S.C., she was the daughter of the late Frank Telford and Sallie Jo Bird Ritchie and was preceded in death by a sister, Dorothy Armor. JoNan was a 1953 graduate of Athens High School and...
Reba Lucille Phillips
Apr 11, 2008
Danielsville - Reba Lucille Phillips, 79, died April 11, 2008. Born in Franklin County, she was a member of Corinth Baptist Church, Marble Hill, GA. Funeral services will be Sunday, April 13, 2008, at 2 p.m. at New Hope Worship Center with Revs. Dennis Kesler and Cliff Barnes officiating. Interment will be in Danielsville Memorial Gardens. Survivors include her husband,...
Dale A Patterson
Apr 11, 2008
Athens - Dr. Dale A. Patterson, 63, of Athens, died April 11, 2008. Son of the late Wayne and Alice Patterson, he was preceded in death by his beloved first wife, Patricia Ann Patterson. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, and brother, passionate professor, generous and kind man. He will be deeply missed by his loving wife...
James T. Moore
Apr 11, 2008
Athens - James T. Moore, 82, husband of 62 years to Dolly Scoggins Moore, died Friday, April 11, 2008 at his residence. Mr. Moore was born February 16, 1926 in Union, SC, and was the son of the late James Ruey and Minnie Sanders Moore. Living in Athens for 26 years, Mr. Moore was transferred from the Dupont Plant in...
Hazel Shelnutt
Apr 11, 2008
Bishop - Hazel Shelnutt, 89, of Bishop, died Friday, April 11, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, Buster Brown Shelnutt. Graveside services were held Monday, April 14, 2008, at the Shelnutt Family Cemetery. Oconee Chapel Funeral Directors were in charge of the arrangements.
Ojoy Oaks Mays
Apr 11, 2008
Watkinsville - OJoy Oaks Mays, 75, died Friday, April 11, 2008 at her residence. Born and raised in Tuscumbia, AL, she was the daughter of the late Grady A. and Willie Sherrill Oaks. She retired from South Jackson Elementary School after more than 25 years of teaching. She was a member of Mars Hill Baptist Church where she was active...
Ruth Gholston Hansford Wall
Apr 11, 2008
Crawford - Ruth Gholston Hansford Wall, 94, devoted wife, mother and grandmother, passed away April 11, 2008. A native and lifelong resident of Oglethorpe County, she was the daughter of the late Richard Bradley and Bonie Gholston Bullock Hansford, and widow of William A. Wall Sr. She was a member of Crawford Baptist Church. Survivors include her children, William A....
Rev. Robert Passmore Jr
Apr 10, 2008
Hull - Rev. Robert Passmore Jr. passed away April 10, 2008. Robert was born in Lumpkin County on September 5, 1944 to Florence Madeline Garrett and Robert Passmore Sr. He served churches in Blairsville, GA for ten years, then Oakwood, GA for six years. For the next five years he served McKees Chapel followed by ten years of service to...
Tina J. Burgess
Apr 8, 2008
Bogart - Tina J. Burgess, 42, wife of Charles Burgess, died Tuesday, April 8, 2008, at Athens Regional Medical Center. Born in Clarke County, she was the daughter of Ellen Cook Jackson of Bogart and the late Clarence W. Jackson. She had worked for St. Marys Hospital as a Surgical Technician for 23 years and was currently working at BJC...
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