OBITUARIES
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Athens, GA, Clarke County, Watkinsville, GA, Oconee County, Danielsville, GA, Madison County & Surrounding Areas
Sim Ogletree
Jan 21, 2007
Bishop, GA - Sim Hogan Ogletree, 68, died January 21, 2007. Born January 21, 1939 in Wilkes County, GA, he was a son of the late Ralph A. and Hazel Hogan Ogletree. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Funeral services will be Tuesday, January 23, 2007, at 2:00 PM at the chapel of Lord and Stephens, EAST....
Infant Billie Grace Talbot
Jan 20, 2007
Jefferson, GA - Infant Billie Grace Celeste Talbot, 9 months old, passed away January 20, 2007. Funeral services will be Monday, January 22, 2007, at 3:00 PM at Oconee Chapel Funeral Home. Interment will be in Oconee Memorial Park. Survivors include her parents, Jason and Sissy Hansford Talbot; grandparents, Billy and Grace Coker of Watkinsville; several aunts, uncles and cousins....
Anita Montoya
Jan 19, 2007
Bogart, GA - Anita Montoya, 87, passed away January 19, 2007. Born March 3, 1919 in Trinidad, Colorado, she was a daughter of the late Abraham and Teresa Gonzales Lonteen and was one of nine children, having six brothers and two sisters. She graduated from Holy Trinity High School in Trinidad, Colorado and worked for many years in the retail...
Allie Alewine
Jan 18, 2007
Hull - Allie Lou Alewine, 87, died January 18, 2007. A lifelong resident of this area, she was a daughter of the late Allen and Nancy Elizabeth Bragg Human, and was the widow of Andrew Alewine. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Beverly Butler; brothers, Claude Human, Clyde Human, Wiley Human, Noah Human; and sisters, Tillie House, Sue...
Jotrelle Bolton
Jan 17, 2007
Athens - Jotrelle Bolton, 71, died Wednesday, January 17, 2007 at Athens Regional Medical Centers. Born in Madison County, Ga., she was the daughter of the late Carl and Annie Gordon Bolton. She was a faithful member of Colbert United Methodist Church. She was loved by many and is survived by many friends and her church family. A memorial service...
Allen Costa Thompson
Jan 17, 2007
Athens - Allen Costa Thompson, 78, of 4220 Lexington Road, passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2007. A native of Clarke County, Mr. Thompson was the son of the late Tom and Lizzie Thompson and was preceded in death by one sister, Tommie Parton. He was a member of Tuckston United Methodist Church for many years and was a veteran of...
Ruby Garner
Jan 13, 2007
Athens, GA - Ruby Garner, 95, died January 13, 2007. A native of Paulding County, she was a daughter of the late John and Florrie Mosely Adair. Mrs. Garner was a resident of Atlanta for thirty years before moving to Athens in 1981. She lived at Lanier Gardens in Athens for twenty years. Graveside services will be Saturday, January 20,...
Violoet Knox
Jan 12, 2007
Athens - Violet Knox, 76, wife of the late David Knox, died Friday, January 12, 2007 at Athens Regional Medical Centers. Born in Northern Ireland, she was the daughter of the late Fredrick Gailey and Florence Downing Gailey. Survivors include her sons: David K. Knox of Athens, GA, Douglas Knox of Evans, GA; daughter: Angela Knox Primason of Westchester, NY;...
Laura Harris Palmer
Jan 11, 2007
Lexington - Laura Harris Palmer, 84, wife of the late Seth Lamar Palmer, died January 11, 2007 at Quiet Oaks Nursing Home. A native of Oglethorpe County, she was the daughter of the late Eddie Lee Norman and Mamie Clark Norman. She had attended Pentecost Chapel and retired from Jefferson Mills. Her son Larry Palmer; daughter: Linda Palmer; sisters: Maude...
Kathy Furen
Jan 10, 2007
Athens, GA - Kathryn Lee Gossom Furen, died January 10, 2007. Born November 25, 1918 in Cincinnati, OH to Robert and Cathrine Gossom, she was a former resident of Atlanta and St. Petersburg, FL and lived most of her life in Bradenton, FL. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Mary Ann Yeomans. Kathryn was married to Robert Harlos...
J. C. Peek
Jan 10, 2007
Athens, GA - Jessie Clyde Peek, Jr. (J.C.) died January 10, 2007. Born in Fulton County, he was the son of the late Jessie Clyde, Sr. and Bessie Mae Bratcher Peek. Mr. Peek retired from the U.S. Army after 21 years of service, including 5 tours in Vietnam. Following his military career, he was employed with Stone Corrugated Container for...
Rhudine Wilkins
Jan 10, 2007
Winterville, GA - Rhudine Wilkins, 81, died January 10, 2007. A native of Fulton County, GA, she was a daughter of the late Leon Leroy and Nora Jordan Eskew. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Beverly Callaway, and two brothers, Steven Eskew and Bob Eskew. Mrs. Wilkins retired from the United States Postal Service, and Food Sales Service....
O. D. Scarboro
Jan 10, 2007
Lexington, GA - Oscar David Scarborough, 91, died January 10, 2007. A native of Madison County, he was a son of the late Mary Noell and Earl B. Scarborough, Sr. He was owner and operator of Lexington Television and Radio Service for many years and was the mayor of Lexington for fifteen years. Mr. Scarborough was a longtime member and...
Timothy Franklin Ring
Jan 8, 2007
Athens - Timothy Franklin Ring, 58, died Monday, January 8, 2007 at his residence. Born in Lewisburg, Tenn., he was the son of the late Thomas Franklin and Charlotte Sarvis Ring. He was a truck driver for Estes Express Lines. He was preceded in death by his sister Lydia Phelps. Survivors include his wife, Linda Ring; daughters: Becky Orr, of...
John Wess Roberts
Jan 8, 2007
Athens - John Wess Roberts, 76, died Monday, January 08, 2007 at his residence. Born in Oconee County he was the son of the late William E. and Bennie Scoggins Roberts. He retired from Wellington Puritan Mills after 27 years. He was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed hunting and gardening. He was preceded in death by his brothers and...
Blanche Fields Shedd
Jan 3, 2007
Arnoldsville - Blanche Fields Shedd came to Arnoldsville at the young age of three upon the death of her mother where she remained within a 10-mile radius. She was born on October 12, 1911 and died on January 3, 2007. She was the daughter of Andy and Cora Lee Waters Fields and stepmother, Sallie Spence Fields. She was preceded in...
Johnny Nix
Jan 3, 2007
Danielsville, GA - Johnny Ralph Nix, 64, died January 3, 2007. A native of Jackson County, GA, he was a son of the late Frank and Faye Mauldin Nix. He was a veteran of the United States Army, having served in Vietnam and was retired from Southeast Toyota. Memorial services will be Friday, January 5, 2007, at 2:00 PM at...
Robert R, Taylor
Jan 2, 2007
Athens - Robert R. Taylor, 68, former resident of Denney Towers, died January 2, 2007. Services will be Sunday, January 7, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. at Lord and Stephens, EAST. Interment will be Monday in Blountville, Tenn.
Mary Elrod
Jan 1, 2007
Hull, GA - Mary Brooks Elrod, 79, died January 1, 2007. Born in Franklin County, she was the daughter of the late Omer and Adlaide Bailey Brooks and widow of Hoyt Elrod. She was a member of Hull Baptist Church. Funeral services will be Thursday, January 4, 2007 at 2:00 PM at Hull Baptist Church with Revs. Randy Crowe and...
Mary Frances Nunn Archer
Dec 30, 2006
Winterville - Mary Frances Nunn Archer, 71, wife of the late John Edward Archer, died Saturday, December 30, 2006 at Winterville Assisted Living. Born in Oconee County, she was the daughter of the late Jack and Ruby Phillips Nunn. She was a retired nurse and served her country as a part of Navy WAVES. Survivors include her son: Stephen Edward...
Subscribe
Get alerts when new obituaries are posted
