Dr. John E. Rives passed away on December 10th following a long and debilitating illness. He is survived by his wife, Diane Barret, his four sons, Joel Rives, John Rives, Stephen Rives, and Patrick Rives; his two daughters, Paula Rives and Becky Thompson; a daughter-in-law, Lynn Rives; four grandsons, James Rives, Michael Rives, Jason Bauer and Kyle Bauer; and his...
Thomas Sammy Hansford passed away peacefully at his home on December 9, 2015 after a brief illness. The eldest child of the late Bubba and Rosella Hansford, he was a lifelong resident of Oconee County born June 28, 1946. He graduated from Oconee County High School in 1965. He married his high school sweetheart, Mary Gwen Elder on June 8,...
David Lane Hancock, age 61, passed away on December 9, 2015. He was born in Athens, Georgia on November 19, 1954 and was the son of the late Charles Robert "Red" Hancock and the late Jean Thompson Hancock, both of Barrow County. David attended both Athens High and Cedar Shoals High School. He graduated with honors in the first graduation...
Vic Sarte passed away peacefully in his home, as he requested, early Tuesday morning. He was surrounded by his" Army of nurses" his nickname for his wife, daughter, and granddaughter" Vic served our country in the Air Force. He was stationed at the Air Force base in Albuquerque NM and later volunteered to go to Enewetak Atoll in the South...
Imogene H. Hunt, age 92, loving mother and Nana, passed away on December 8, 2015. She was born in Gadsden, Alabama, on October 29, 1923. She was preceded in death by her husband, Audrey W. Hunt, Jr., a retired Command Sergeant Major in the U.S. Army; her parents, James Clarkson Hall and Jessie Renfroe Hall; and four brothers and two...
Clara Gayton Anthony died December 8, 2015 after an extended illness, she was a native of Dawson County. Preceded in death by parents Beecher and Alline Gayton Dawsonville, GA; husbands: Johnny Davidson, Gainesville, GA; Fred Y. Anthony, Comer GA; sons: Johnny Davidson, Jr., Gainesville, GA; Terry (Rita) Davidson and C. David Davidson, Winterville, GA; and Michael Y. Anthony, Comer, GA;...
Doris Ruth Cleghorn, 76, died December 7, 2015. A native of Athens, she was the widow of Paul Leon Cleghorn, Sr. and was preceded in death by her mother, Ruth Baxter Griffeth, father, A.B. Griffeth, brother, Waymon Griffeth and sister, Betty Williams. Mrs. Cleghorn was retired as rental manager at A.B. Griffeth & Sons following 30 years of service.Survivors include...
Mildred Dunbar Tomblin, 86, of Bogart, passed away December 7, 2015. She was the daughter of the late, Hayward and Bonnie Dunbar; she was also preceded in death by her husband, Clark Washington Tomblin. Memorial Services are Friday December 11, 2015 5:00PM at Lord & Stephens, West Chapel with Chaplain Mark Tjepkema officiating. The family will visit at the funeral...
Shirley Myers Frounfelter "Pearly" Megahee, who loved and nurtured thousands of students over more than 30 years at Manatee High School in Bradenton, Fla., died Dec. 7, 2015 surrounded by family after a valiant battle with cancer. She was a vibrant and beautiful person whose caring heart knew no bounds. She entered many lives during her years and left us...
Jesse William Diss Born: August 31, 1928 Died: December 6, 2015 Danielsville, G.A. - Jesse William Diss, a faithful servant of the Lord, entered Heaven's glory on December 6, 2015, after a life dedicated to serving his Lord, his family, and the many communities in which he lived. Born on August 31, 1928 in Pana, Illinois, to Chauncey Mitchel Diss...
Henry Clyde Chambers, 88, husband of the late Grace Chambers, died Sunday, December 6, 2015. Born in Wilkes County, he was the son of the late Mattie and Claude Chambers. He was also preceded in death by sisters: Margaret Alewine and Evelyn Wilbanks and grandson, Evan Escoe. Mr. Chambers retired from Gold Kist and was a member of Briarwood Baptist...
Jeanette Turner, 49, of Athens died Saturday, December 5, 2015 surrounded by the ones she loved most.. Born in Commerce GA, Jeanette is survived by her parents William (Pat) Varner and Kay (Larry) Ayers, daughters, Erica, Rebekah, and Emily Turner, twin sister Yvette Crumley, step brothers, Tim and Jeff Fountain, special friend, John Marr, and nephews Edward, Dalton, and Levi...
Ronnie Tucker, 69, of Athens, died Thursday, December 3, 2015. Ronnie was born in Jacksonville Florida to the late Ruben and Frances Tucker. Ronnie was a veteran of the United States Army and is survived by many loving friends. Friends will gather for a remembrance of Tucker Saturday, February 6th from 3-5 at the Office Lounge in the Homewood Hills...
Elizabeth Sanderson "Sandie" Nicholson, 68, died Wednesday, December 2, 2015. A native of Greensboro, NC, she was the daughter of the late Waller S. Nicholson, Jr. and Elizabeth Sanderson Nicholson. Sandie retired from the Morgan County Primary School as a teacher and was a member of Unity Athens. She volunteered as a tutor at the Athens Tutoring Center and the...
Mary Bell Ledford, 83 of Athens, passed away December 2, 2015. She was the daughter of the late, Odell and Annie Christian, and also preceded in death by her husband and sister, Clifford Lee Ledford and Rachel Bates. Funeral services are Sunday, December 6, 2015 2:00PM at Lord & Stephens, East Chapel. The family will visit at the funeral home...
Bonnie Belle Phillips, 94 of Winterville, passed away December 2, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Willie Mae Culbertson; husband, Welby Phillips; brother, Loyd Culbertson. Memorial services are Monday December 7, 2015 2:00PM at Lord & Stephens, East Chapel with Rev. Tac Coley officiating. Visitation will be held from 1:00pm until service time. Survivors include:...
Michael D. Alexander, 69, died Tuesday, December 1, 2015. Born in South Dakota and raised in Elberton, GA, he was the son of the late Xon "Skip" L. Alexander and Mary Elizabeth Orr Alexander. He was preceded in death by his wife Dolly Melvin Garrett Alexander. He was a longtime resident of Conyers prior to moving to Watkinsville in 2004....
Mattie Patterson Compton, 96, of Hull, died Saturday, November 28, 2015. Born in Colbert, she was the daughter of the late Homer and Grace Kirk Patterson. Mrs. Compton retired from the Colbert Sewing Plant after many years. After her retirement, she became a caregiver. She was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was...
Milford Alvin Thomas, 66, died November 27, 2015. A native of Athens, he was a son of the late Jack and Lurling Jones Thomas. Mr. Thomas retired from The Dickerson Group and was of the Baptist faith. Memorial services will be Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at 1:30 at Bible Baptist Church. The family will receive friends at the church from...
Hazel Gilmer Farr, 75, died November 23, 2015. A native of Hall County, she was a daughter of the late Clyde and Vallie Seabolt Gilmer and was preceded in death by a brother, Howard Gilmer. Mrs. Farr worked for many years at the University of Georgia and was a member of Central Baptist Church. Funeral services will be Wednesday, November...