OBITUARIES

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

Mary Gilbert Mell

Mary Gilbert Mell

Jul 11, 2006

Athens - Mary Gilbert Mell, 72, died July 11, 2006 surrounded by her family. Born December 2, 1933 in Rome, GA, Mrs. Mell was the daughter of the late Daisy Clements and Henry Tucker Gilbert, Jr. She lived in Athens for most of her life and was a 1950 graduate of Athens High School. She attended the University of Georgia...

Mary Lou Toney

Mary Lou Toney

Jul 11, 2006

Athens - Mary Lou Toney, 89, died July 11, 2006. A native of Walton County, she was a daughter of the late William S. and Mary Lola Collins Harrison, and the widow of F. Earle Toney. She was employed for thirteen years with St. Maryís Hospital and was a member of Christian Life Worship Center. Funeral services will be Thursday,...

Clifford P. Morgan

Clifford P. Morgan

Jul 10, 2006

Hull - Clifford P. Morgan, 67, died Monday, July 10, 2006 in Acworth, GA. Born in Oglethorpe County, he was the son of Hubert Grady and Mary Neal Smith Morgan. He retired from the US Air Force. Survivors include his children, Bryan Morgan and Wayne Morgan both of Woodstock, GA, brother, Jerry Morgan of Las Vegas, NV, grandchildren, Clinton Paul...

William Howard Cunningham

William Howard Cunningham

Jul 10, 2006

William Howard Cunningham, 82, of Lexington, died Monday, July 10, 2006. Born in Oglethorpe County, he was the son of the late George Jefferson Cunningham and Margaret Abernathy Adams Cunningham and brother to the late John Mell Cunningham. Mr. Cunningham was a veteran of WW II and retired from Southern Bell with 38 years of service. He was a member...

Troy C. Townsend

Troy C. Townsend

Jul 10, 2006

Bogart - Troy C. Townsend, 68, died Monday, July 10, 2006 at his residence. Born in Oconee County, he was the son of the late George Millard and Bertha Clack Townsend and the brother to the late Lonnie T. Townsend, Tommy Townsend and John Townsend. He had worked for Davey Tree Company for 25 years. Survivors include his brother, Gene...

Connie Marie Walter

Connie Marie Walter

Jul 9, 2006

Connie Marie Walter, 40, wife of Eddie Walter, died Sunday, July 9, 2006 at her residence. Born in Oglethorpe County, she was the daughter of Johnny McLeroy and Martha Kennebrew. In addition to her husband she is survived by her sister, Megan Kennebrew of Athens, step father, William Straight, mother in law, Susie Walter and several aunts, uncles and cousins....

Dorothy Lee Kent

Dorothy Lee Kent

Jul 9, 2006

Hull - Dorothy Lee Kent, 74, went home to be with her Lord, Sunday, July 9, 2006. A native of Palatka, Florida, she was the daughter of the late Charlie and Estelle Carpine Crosby and the widow of Olan Kent. She retired from Belks Department Store, was a former member and pianist at Whitehall Baptist Church and now attended with...

Mildred Foreman

Mildred Foreman

Jul 8, 2006

Elberton - Mildred Foreman, 94, died July 8, 2006. A native and longtime resident of Madison County, she was a daughter of the late Lucy Latty Patterson and R. Ab Patterson. She was a member of Colbert Baptist Church. Graveside services will be Sunday, July 9, 2006 at 2:00 PM at Patterson Family Cemetery, Colbert, GA, with Rev. John Reeser...

Ronnie Cooper

Ronnie Cooper

Jul 7, 2006

Athens - Ronnie Cooper, age 53, of Athens, passed away Friday, July 7, 2006 in Oglethorpe County. He was born in Athens, GA to the late Willis A. and Edith Johnson Cooper. He was the former owner of Cooper's and Aunt B's Restaurant in East Athens. He is survived by his two sons, Clint Cooper of Crawford and Zeke Saye...

Vickie Ward Wolford

Vickie Ward Wolford

Jul 7, 2006

Lexington - Vickie Ward Wolford, age 39, of Lexington, died Friday, July 7th, 2006 in Oglethorpe County. Born in Rome, Ga., she is survived by her parents; Jack and Jeannie Ward of Locust Grove, Ga., and Judy Gillen and Barry Whitlock of Lexington, Ga., three children; Garret Wolford, Dustin Wolford, and April Wolford of Banks County, Ga.; one sister; Sherry...

Carlton Bradshaw

Carlton Bradshaw

Jul 4, 2006

Colbert - Carlton Bradshaw, 60 of 40 Madison Oaks Drive, died Tuesday, July 4, 2006. Born in Oconee County he was the son of the late Rusher and Ida Bell Bradshaw. He had worked for University Tire for 30 years. Survivors include his wife Gail Sanders Bradshaw, sons; Jerome Bradshaw and Michael Bradshaw both of Colbert, brothers; Raymond Bradshaw of...

Mary Carlisle Askew

Mary Carlisle Askew

Jul 3, 2006

Athens - Mrs. Mary Carlisle Askew, 97, of Athens and formerly of Pine Mountain, Georgia, died Monday, July 3, 2006. Funeral services were Wednesday, July 5, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church of Pine Mountain, GA. Interment will be at the Pine Mountain cemetery. Survivors include one sister, Marie Bowman of Woodbury, GA; two sons, Albert...

Janet Elaine Tanner

Janet Elaine Tanner

Jul 2, 2006

Watkinsville - Janet Elaine Tanner, 63, beloved wife of Dale Tanner, died Sunday, July 2, 2006 from complication of Diabetes. She had battled the illness for 45 years in a way that provided an inspiration to all whose lives she touched. She will be deeply missed by all her family and friends. Born in Delaware County Pennsylvania, she was the...

Judy L. Hudson

Judy L. Hudson

Jul 2, 2006

Colbert - Judy L. Hudson, 47, passed away July 2, 2006. She was the daughter of the late Roy Lee Hudson and Bertha L. Coleman. Survivors include her stepmother, Billie J. Hudson of Athens; sisters, Patricia L. Hudson of Colbert, GA, Freda Mitchell of Alabama, Phyllis Clark of Danielsville; brother, Micheal L. Hudson of Macon, GA, and several nieces, nephews...

Doratha McDaniels

Doratha McDaniels

Jul 1, 2006

Athens - Doratha McDaniels, 97, died July 1, 2006. A memorial service was Friday, July 7, 2006, at 1:00 PM at Holy Cross Lutheran Church with Pastor David Hart officiating. Lord and Stephens, EAST, is in charge of arrangements

Ricky Junior Wright

Ricky Junior Wright

Jul 1, 2006

Hull - Ricky Junior Wright, 46, died July 1, 2006. Funeral services were Wednesday, July 5, 2006, at 3:00 PM at the chapel of Lord and Stephens, EAST. Revs. Don Blalock and Chad Rising officiated. Interment was in Jackson Memorial Park. Lord and Stephens, EAST, is in charge of arrangements.

B. T. Allen

B. T. Allen

Jun 30, 2006

Crawford - B.T. Allen, Sr., 77, husband of Rosalind Allen, died Friday, June 30, 2006. Born in Madison County, he was the son of the late A. T. and Grace S. Allen. He worked in the shoe business for 50 years, he was a member of East Athens Baptist Church. B. T. was a loving husband, father and PaPa to...

Minnie Mae Wortham

Minnie Mae Wortham

Jun 30, 2006

Winterville - Minnie Mae Wortham, 86, died Friday, June 30, 2006 at Athens Heritage Nursing Home. Graveside services were held 1PM, Monday, July 3, 2006 at Winterville Cemetery. Lord & Stephens, EAST are in charge of arrangements.

Doris Joan Koepke

Doris Joan Koepke

Jun 29, 2006

Ft. Lauderdale - Doris Joan Koepke, age 83, of Ft. Lauderdale, died Thursday, June 29, 2006 at St. Maryís Hospital in Athens, Georgia. She was born November 23, 1922 in Chicago, Ill. to the late Charles and Marguerite Rockwood. She was preceded in death by her husband; Clarence Henry Koepke. She was a homemaker and a member of the Shepherd...

Dolores Norris Lance

Dolores Norris Lance

Jun 27, 2006

Athens - Dolores Norris Lance, 74, of Athens, passed away June 27, 2006. A native of Oconee County, she was the daughter of the late George F. and Sara Sue Dawson Norris and was preceded in death by a sister, Linda Frances Norris. Survivors include her husband, James M. Lance; son and daughter in law, James M., Jr. and Marisol...

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