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

Joyce Mary Good

Joyce Mary Good

Aug 18, 2006

Athens, Georgia - Joyce Mary Good, age 61, of Athens, GA died Friday, August 18, 2006 at her residence. Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, she was the daughter of the late Leonard and Charlotte Galar. She was a medical coder for Medical Management and attended St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Survivors include her daughter Denise and Patrick Joyce ; two grandchildren: Mary...

Heyward Sloan

Heyward Sloan

Aug 16, 2006

Winterville, GA - William Heyward Sloan, 77, died August 16, 2006. A native of Harleyville, SC, he was a son of the late William Alex Sloan and Lelia Ann Heaton Sloan Scott and was preceded in death by two sisters, Doris Kellum and Edna Parham, and a brother, Claude Sloan. He was retired from American General Life Insurance Company and...

Barbara Tiller

Barbara Tiller

Aug 15, 2006

Barbara Gunnells Tiller, 59, died August 15, 2006. A native of Clarke County, she was a daughter of Sylvia Cochran Gunnells of Athens and the late Cleveland Harold Gunnells. Funeral services will be Thursday, August 17, 2006, at 2:00 PM at the chapel of Lord and Stephens, EAST. Revs. Glenn Guest and Jeff Wells will officiate. Interment will be in...

Shannon Morris Laughlin

Shannon Morris Laughlin

Aug 14, 2006

Shannon M. Laughlin age 34 of Athens died Monday, August 14, 2006. Shannon, son of Barbara and the late Charles W. Laughlin, was born in Michigan, graduated from Clarke Central, and attended the University of Colorado and Macalester College. A long time resident of Fort Collins CO, he returned home to Athens in March when diagnosed with cancer. Shannon was...

Stan Stanchek

Stan Stanchek

Aug 13, 2006

Bishop, GA - Stan Stanchek, 54, husband of Denise Stanchek, died Sunday, August 13, 2006, at St. Mary's Hospital. Born in Tarentum, PA, he was the son of Stanley F. Stanchek, Murrysville, PA and the late LaRue Carson Stanchek. He had been the Plant Manager for the past two years at HunterDouglas in Atlanta. Stan was a member of Mars...

John Thomas Epps

John Thomas Epps

Aug 12, 2006

Colbert - John Thomas Epps, 63, died Saturday, August 12, 2006 at Grandview Care Center Born in Athens, he was the son of John T. and Violet Guest Epps. John served as a merchant seaman on a tugboat for many years, hauling freight all along the Gulf of Mexico coast. For 17 years John sold boiled peanuts and meat skins...

Margaret Tolbert LeCroy

Margaret Tolbert LeCroy

Aug 11, 2006

Carlton, GA - Margaret Tolbert LeCroy, 72, wife of the late Talmadge Jackson LeCroy, died Friday, August 11, 2006 at her residence. Mrs. LeCroy was born in Kannapolis, NC, March 14, 1934. She was a member of New Hope Presbyterian Church and had retired from Monarch Sewing Plant after 32 years. She was preceded in death by her first husband...

David Hogan

David Hogan

Aug 11, 2006

David Lynn Hogan, 44, of Union Point, died August 11, 2006. Survivors include his father, Jack Hogan; 2 children, Christina Hogan and Stephen Hogan; sister, Sandy Storey and 2 brothers, Randy Hogan and Daniel Hogan. Lord and Stephens, EAST is in charge of arrangements.

Alice L. Pickle

Alice L. Pickle

Aug 7, 2006

Alice L. Pickle, 86, wife of O. Wendell Pickle, died Monday, August 07, 2006 at her residence in Danielsville, GA. Born in French Camp, Miss., she was the daughter of the late James P. and Bell Cummings Hodge. Mrs. Pickle was preceded in death by three sisters and two brothers. She was of the Baptist Faith. In addition to her...

Marjorie Kelly

Marjorie Kelly

Aug 6, 2006

Marjorie Joanne Kelly, 77, died August 6, 2006. Born in Richwood, OH, she was the daughter of the late Glenn and Ethel Fox Pettey. She made her home in Arnoldsville since 1980, where she and her husband owned and operated Cherokee Farm. They were well known in the area for their produce, especially their outstanding tomatoes. Mrs. Kelly was very...

Margaret Witcher Yarbrough

Margaret Witcher Yarbrough

Aug 4, 2006

Margaret Witcher Yarbrough, age 82, passed away Friday, August 4, 2006 in Athens, GA. She was born October 8, 1923 in Elbert County, Georgia to the late Jacob and Sula Dunn Witcher. She was preceded in death by her husband; James Thomas Yarbrough, Two brothers; Walton and Billy Colquitt. She was retired from Thomas Textile Mill and a Member of...

Gary H. (pete)  Sisk

Gary H. (pete) Sisk

Aug 4, 2006

Gary H. "Pete" Sisk, 72, died August 4, 2006. A native of Oglethorpe County, he was a son of the late Tom and Coequilla Clark Sisk. He retired from ConAgra of Athens after thirty-three years and continued working after retirement as a poultry farmer. Mr. Sisk was an avid fisherman and enjoyed traveling. He was a member of Moon's Grove...

Noah William (Papa)  Alewine

Noah William (Papa) Alewine

Aug 4, 2006

Noah William Alewine (Papa), 81, died August 4, 2006. Born in Clarke County, he was the son of the late James Paul and Lizzy Cordelia Norris Alewine and widower of Callie Mae Lord Alewine. Mr. Alewine was owner of Athens Auto Wrecking and a prize freshwater turtle hunter. Funeral services will be Monday, August 7, 2006 at 2:00 PM at...

Debra Sharon Jones Larkin

Debra Sharon Jones Larkin

Aug 3, 2006

Athens - Debra Sharon Jones Larkin, 49, wife of Butch Larkin, died August 3, 2006 at Athens Regional Medical Center. Born in Americus, GA, she was the daughter of David Thomas and Evelyn Lane Jones. She was a member of The Rock Christian Fellowship and had attended New Covenant Church. She was also preceded She was a loving wife, mother...

Joe Wallace McGee

Joe Wallace McGee

Aug 1, 2006

Athens - Mr. Joe Wallace McGee, 87, World War II veteran, died Tuesday, August 1, 2006. Formerly of Savannah, he was the widower of Juanita P. McGee; and father of Dr. Mary Jo McGee-Brown, his loving caregiver for many years, and Sandra McGee Slusher of London, KY. Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, EAST, is in charge of the arrangements.

James Shotton

James Shotton

Aug 1, 2006

James Fenwick Shotton, 61, of Winterville, died Tuesday, August 1, 2006 at his residence. He is survived by his family; Mardee Clinton of Winterville, Angie and Brian Buffington of Athens, Charles Bowden of Watkinsville, Katie and Jonathan Askew of Athens and six grandchildren. A memorial service will be held Saturday, August 5, 2006 at 3PM at the Watkinsville Library. Memorials...

Mary Ann Dunleavy

Mary Ann Dunleavy

Jul 31, 2006

Hull - Mary Anne Dunleavy, 93, wife of the late John James Dunleavy, Sr., died Monday, July 31, 2006 at her residence. Born in South Hadley, Mass., she was the daughter of Frank Cody and Mary Opalnik Cody. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her daughter Judith Clare. Survivors include her son, John James Dunleavy, Jr....

Mary Frances Shroyer

Mary Frances Shroyer

Jul 31, 2006

Colbert - Mary Frances Shroyer, 91, died July 31, 2006. She was preceded in death by her son, Earl Weaver, and was a member of Crossroads Community Church. Funeral services will be Thursday, August 3, 2006, at 11:00 AM at Crossroads Community Church with Rev. Morris Sapp officiating. Graveside services will be Friday, August 4, 2006, at 11:00 AM, at...

Brooke Elizabeth Smith

Brooke Elizabeth Smith

Jul 31, 2006

Flowery Branch - Miss Brooke Elizabeth Smith died Monday, July 31, 2006 at Childrenís Healthcare of Atlanta at Egleston. Brooke was born September 1, 2005 in Gwinnett County. She was the daughter of Darrick Stephen Smith and Barbara Carter Smith. She was preceded in death by her great grandparents; Ruth Sherman, Sue Smith, and William and Alline Carter; and her...

H. Elliott Smith

H. Elliott Smith

Jul 30, 2006

Athens - H. Elliott Smith, of Athens, passed away Sunday, July 30, 2006 at the Family Life Enrichment Center. He was born in Athens, Ga. on June 3, 1931 to the late Sim and Gladys Spratlin Smith. He was also preceded in death by his wife; Patsy Smith. He was a member of Cornerstone Church of God. He graduated from...

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