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

Ina Rumsey Hinesley

Ina Rumsey Hinesley

Mar 4, 2008

Ina Rumsey Hinesley, wife of the late Henry Arthur Hinesley, died Tuesday, March 04, 2008 at her residence. Born in Franklin County, she was the daughter of the late H. H. Rumsey and Norma Poss Rumsey. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by one sister: Ruby Rumsey and two brothers: Charles and William Rumsey. She...

Flora Marchant Purvis

Flora Marchant Purvis

Mar 4, 2008

Athens - Flora Marchant Purvis, 89, wife of the late Zollie Lenwood Purvis, died, Tuesday, March 4, 2008. Born in Tifton, GA, she was the daughter of the late Jacob and Eugenia Denby Marchant. In addition to her husband and parents, one son, Donald L. Purvis, grandson, Gregory M. Purvis, three brothers and four sisters preceded her in death. She...

Sybil Bottoms

Sybil Bottoms

Mar 3, 2008

Sybil Bottoms of 535 Forest Road, Athens, died March 3, 2008. She is survived by her twin sister Susan Bottoms Curtis of the home and sister Janice Crum (John) Norton of Spruce Pine, NC. Sybil Bottoms earned a degree from UGA. Her final employment was with Silver & Archibald, LLC. A scattering of ashes will take place May 30, 2008...

Sally Christine Wood

Sally Christine Wood

Feb 29, 2008

Athens - Sally Christine Wood, 90, wife of the late Herman Wood, died Friday, February 29, 2008 at BJC Nursing Home. Born in Hall County, she was the daughter of the late Homer and Mary Tanner Posey. Mrs. Wood was a member of Center Methodist Church. She was a Home Make and Seamstress. Graveside services will be held Sunday, March...

Donald Edgar Dalton

Donald Edgar Dalton

Feb 28, 2008

Athens - Donald Edgar Dalton, 63, husband of Shirley Jean Dalton, died February 28, 2008 at St. Mary's Hospital. Born in Oconee County and a resident of Jackson County for 43 years, he was the son of the late George and Doris Bradshaw Dalton. He attended Bogart United Methodist Church and was a member of Local # 85 Sheet Metal...

Edwin Eugene (gene)  Thornton

Edwin Eugene (gene) Thornton

Feb 28, 2008

Winterville - Edwin Eugene (Gene) Thornton, 79, husband of the late Gloria Elaine Thornton, of Winterville passed away February 28, 2008 at his residence. Born to the late Edwin and Elizabeth Thornton in Mitchell County, GA, where he attended school in Hopeful. He was also preceded in death by one son, Dennis Marvin Thornton and one daughter, Brenda June Thornton....

William Robert (bob)  Phillips

William Robert (bob) Phillips

Feb 28, 2008

Athens, GA - William Robert Phillips (Bob), 82, passed away February 28, 2008 following a brief illness. Born December 3, 1925 in Clarke County, he was the son of the late William R. and Hilda Puryear Phillips and was preceded in death by a son, Paul Mitchell Phillips. After graduating from Winterville High School, he served 3 years in the...

Charles Chandler

Charles Chandler

Feb 26, 2008

Athens, GA - Charles William Chandler, 79, died February 26, 2008. Born in Osborne, SC, he was the son of the late Arthur and Della Brannon McCall. He retired following 20 years service with the U.S. Navy and was later employed with St. Mary's Hospital and Russell Research. Mr. Chandler was a member of East Athens Baptist Church. Funeral services...

J B McDaris

J B McDaris

Feb 26, 2008

Statham - John B. McDaris, 89, passed away Tuesday, February 26, 2008. He was the son of the late John and Julia Huggins McDaris and the husband of Ruth Treadwell McDaris. He was employed with the International Harvester Company, a member of the American Legion of Athens, and a member of Hebron Christian Church. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m.,...

Betty Sanders Riggiola

Betty Sanders Riggiola

Feb 25, 2008

Betty Sanders Riggiola, 69, died February 25, 2008. Graveside services will be held in West Columbia, SC. Survivors include daughters, Yvonne Petit and Betty Ann Chappell;Grandchildren, Borekis Durann Bonds and Dexter Tyrone Bonds and 1 great grandchild, Cameron Borekis Bonds. Lord and Stephens, EAST is in charge of arrangements.

Wilma Frances White

Wilma Frances White

Feb 25, 2008

Athens - Wilma Frances White, 90, wife of the late Hugh Edward White, died Monday, February 25, 2008 at University Nursing and Rehab. She was born in Bullock County, GA, to the late William Franklin Tanksley and Lillie Mae Wilson Tanksley. She had worked at Rogers Hosiery Mill and retried from Delmar. Survivors include her brother, Hoyt Tanksley of Greenville,...

Hobert D. Tanksley

Hobert D. Tanksley

Feb 25, 2008

Madison, GA - Hobert D. Tanksley, 82, passed away February 25, 2008. A native of Oconee County, GA, he was a son of the late Dock and Maude Truelove Tanksley and was preceded in death by his wife, Irene Spratlin Tanksley and daughter, Sharon Epps. He retired from Westclox after thirty-five years and was active with the Morgan County Senior...

Mamie Huff Swann

Mamie Huff Swann

Feb 25, 2008

Athens - Mamie Huff Swann, died February 25, 2008 at Grandview Care Center. She was born March 27, 1931 to Emmitt and Lois Hardigree Huff in Oconee County, Ga. She was preceded in death by he husband Joe S. Swann. She was a member of First Christian Church and very active until her health prevented her from being able to...

Joann Roberts Gagner

Joann Roberts Gagner

Feb 24, 2008

Athens - Joann Roberts Gagner, 65, died Sunday, February 24, 2008 at her residence. Born in Crawford, GA, she was the daughter of the late J. C. and Flora Mae Roberts. She was a member of High Shoals Baptist Church. Survivors include her children: James Davis of Athens, Lisa Spurgeon of Martin, GA, Harley Dean Davis, Jr. of Athens; sisters:...

Lera Evans Booth

Lera Evans Booth

Feb 22, 2008

Danielsville - Lera Evans Booth, 102, wife of the late Fred Booth, died Friday, February 22, 2008. Born in Madison County, she was the daughter of the late Ozzie and Jessie House Evans. She was a homemaker and member of Bethel Baptist Church. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by one son, five sisters, one brother,...

Kevin Edward Roxburgh Sr

Kevin Edward Roxburgh Sr

Feb 19, 2008

Colbert, GA - Kevin Edward Roxburgh, Sr., 44, died February 19, 2008. He was the son of Madeline Coyle Roxburgh of Colbert and the late Robert M. Roxburgh and was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Roxburgh. He was a graduate of Cedar Shoals High School and was employed with Publix. Graveside services will be Thursday, February 21, 2008...

Betty Jean Morrison

Betty Jean Morrison

Feb 17, 2008

Athens - Betty Jean Morrison, 67, passed away February 17, 2008. A native and lifelong resident of Clarke County, GA, she was a daughter of the late Mitch and Lillie Mae Edwards Crawford. She was of the Baptist faith. Funeral services will be Tuesday, February 19, 2008 at 2:00 PM at the chapel of Lord and Stephens, WEST, with Jimmy...

Henry Allen Freeman

Henry Allen Freeman

Feb 15, 2008

Crawford, GA - Henry Allen Freeman, 78, died February 15, 2008. A native of Oglethorpe County, GA, he was a son of the late John Henry and Bessie Smith Freeman. He was employed with the University of Georgia for twenty years and was a veteran of the United States Army, having served in the Korean Conflict. Graveside services will be...

Mark Joseph LaBorde

Mark Joseph LaBorde

Feb 14, 2008

Bogart - Mark Joseph LaBorde, 32, passed away Thursday, February 14, 2008. A native of St. Petersburg, Florida, he was the son of Donald Joseph and Elizabeth Ann Wiggins LaBorde. He was 1994 graduate of Clarke Central High School and a member of the school baseball team. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church and of the...

Florence Carson Bennett

Florence Carson Bennett

Feb 13, 2008

Farmington - Florence Carson Bennett, 92, of Farmington, died February 13, 2008. A native of Oconee County, she was the daughter of the late Robert Lee and Nona Smith Carson. She was also preceded in death by her husband Stacy Bennett, daughter, Linda K. Bennett, grandson, Michael Todd Hester and brothers and sisters: Frances Carson, JB Carson, Maggie Mae Phillips...

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