Austin Eugene "Gene" Helsel
Jul 30, 2015
Austin E. "Gene" Helsel, 94, died Thursday, July 30, 2015. A native of Duncansville, PA, he was the son of the late Austin and Mary Helsel. Gene served in the US Army during WWII and was a member of First United Methodist Church of Watkinsville. He retired from Westinghouse as a machinist after 45 years. Survivors include his wife of...
Nettie Christine (Crowe) Hudson
Jul 29, 2015
Nettie Christine Crowe Hudson, age 63, of Statham, GA, passed away on July 29, 2015. Raised in Stone Mountain, GA, Chris graduated from Clarkston High School. Formerly a 15 year resident of Greensboro, GA, Chris moved closer to family members in the Bogart area two years ago. She was an avid gardener, creating a show worthy lawn as well as...
Jessie Andrew Martin
Jul 29, 2015
Reverend Jessie Andrew Martin, 74, passed from this life to his eternal home with the Lord Wednesday evening, July 29, 2015. Jess was born August 31, 1940, to his late parents, Clyde J. Martin and Mary Dianda Rosas in San Antonio, TX. He was a licensed light aircraft pilot. Also, he was a National Guard and Regular Army Veteran, having...
Virginia C. Smith
Jul 28, 2015
Virginia C. Smith, 76, passed away July 28, 2015. A native of Comer, GA, she was the daughter of the late Robert Lee and Annie Sue Clements. She was preceded in death by her brothers, James Edward, William Eldridge, James Everett and sister, Hilda Ruth. Survivors include her husband of fifty-four years, Harry B. Smith; daughter, Michelle (Curt) Bennett; brother,...
Patricia Giovanni Vidal Céspedes Miller
Jul 27, 2015
Patricia Giovanni Vidal Céspedes Miller, 47, of Athens, Georgia died July 27, 2015, after a prolonged illness. A native of Lima, Peru, she was the daughter of Rosa Teodora Céspedes and Lorenzo Giovanni Vidal of Lima, Peru. She was preceded in death by her mother and an infant daughter, both in Lima, Peru. She was survived by her father; by...
Cynthia Ann "Cindy" Hicks
Jul 27, 2015
Cynthia Ann "Cindy" Hicks, 65, died peacefully Monday, July 27, 2015 at her residence in Athens, GA. A native of Sarasota, FL, she was the daughter of the late Edward H. Henne and Lucille Reichle Henne. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her sister, Peachie Edge and brother, Chris Henne. She had a successful career...
Betty (Dove) Weaver
Jul 27, 2015
Betty D. Weaver, 89, of Watkinsville died Monday, July 27, 2015 at St. Mary's Hospice House in Bogart, GA. Affectionately known as "Miss Betty" she was the daughter of the late Sherman and Lucy Dove of Royston, GA. She attended Piedmont College in Demorest and the University of Georgia (BSHE, 1950). She is remembered by many as "Mrs. Weaver, Math...
Randy Johnson
Jul 25, 2015
Randy Johnson, 56 of The Sandy Cross Community of Lexington was born July 27, 1958, passed away July 25, 2015. He was the son of the late, Jimmy and Betty Drake Johnson. Mr. Johnson was a Masonic Member. Memorial Services are Tuesday, July 28, 2015 7:00PM at Lord & Stephens, East Chapel with visitation 5:00 to 7:00 same day as...
Eunice Crawford Spooner
Jul 25, 2015
Eunice Crawford Spooner, 76, died July 25, 2015. A native of Augusta, GA she was a daughter of the late Bailey and Mattie Isdale Crawford and was the widow of Albert Wayne Spooner. Mrs. Spooner lived in the Athens area for the last thirty-one years, having moved from Colquitt, GA. She was a graduate of the University of Georgia and...
James E. "Jim" Thaxton
Jul 24, 2015
James Edwin Thaxton, 89 of Watkinsville Georgia passed away on July 24, 2015. He was born in Athens Georgia on September 4, 1925 to parents, Dr. Ralph and Helen Clarkson Thaxton. He grew up in Athens Georgia and was always interested in Agriculture. As a child, he became interested in chickens and grew fryers and layers in the backyard. After...
Carolyn Jean Haley
Jul 22, 2015
Carolyn Jean Haley, 76, died July 22, 2015. A native of Athens, GA she was a lifelong resident of this area. She was a daughter of the late Thelma Carey Maxwell and Johnny Maxey and retired after a career in nursing. Funeral services will be Saturday, July 25, 2015 at 10:00 AM at the chapel of Lord and Stephens, WEST....
Zachary Lewis "Zach" Cape
Jul 21, 2015
Zach Cape, 18, of Hull, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2015. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, July 25, 2015 at Christian Life Worship Center, 125 Kathwood Drive, Athens, GA. The Reverend Jeff Williams of Southside Church will be officiating. Visitation will be held 5:00-8:00 pm on Friday, July 24, 2015 at Lord...
Una Melton
Jul 20, 2015
Una Faye Melton, 85, of Hull, died Monday, July 20, 2015. Born in Carroll County, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Cody Marian and Nora Kathleen Hull. Although she received her Doctorate of Divinity, Emory College, she was a homemaker. In addition to her parents. She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Dr. Charles...
William Thomas "Bill" Bray
Jul 20, 2015
William Thomas "Bill" Bray, 61, died Monday, July 20, 2015. A native of Athens, he was the son of the late Sara Ann Bray and Tommy Bray. Bill was a longtime resident of Oglethorpe County and member of Maxeys Christian Church. He served in the US Navy and has been employed for 30 years at Certain Teed. Bill truly loved...
Ruth (Callaway) Shiner
Jul 19, 2015
Ruth Shiner, 87, of Lexington died Sunday, July 19, 2015. Born in Dahlonega to the late Arnold Norman Callaway and Evelyn Garner Callaway. After working in the steel mill industry, Ruth moved to Arkansas where she worked as a chef for Crowe Barnes Resort, making meals for many people, including celebrities. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in...
James Alex "Jim" Davis
Jul 19, 2015
Jim Davis, age 50, passed away Sunday evening, July 19, 2015 in Bogart, GA. He was a dedicated husband to Kristin Davis for 20 years and proud father of Jimmy (26), Alex (25) and Zach (16). Jim was the only child to Jim H. Davis and the late Sandra Cronin. Jim was the owner of Davis Tree Service in Bogart,...
Ray Black
Jul 18, 2015
Ray Black, 84, died July 18, 2015. A native and lifelong resident of Madison County, he was the son of the late Alvin and Pauline Smith Black. Ray was retired from Gold Kist Poultry. Funeral services will be Tuesday, July 21, 2015 from the graveside at Diamond Hill Christian Church Cemetery with Rev. Roger Loggins officiating. Survivors include his sister,...
Blake Hardigree
Jul 17, 2015
H. Blake Hardigree, 71, husband of Sandra Cochran Hardigree, died Friday, July 17, 2015 at his residence. Born in Athens, he was the son of the late Henry Emerson Hardigree and Abbie Bell Edgar Hardigree. He retired after 40 years from Anaconda/Southwire and was a member of Ashford Memorial Methodist Church. Blake had a great love for his family, friends,...
Floyd Daniel Colquitt
Jul 17, 2015
Floyd Daniel Colquitt, 83, husband of Betty Coker Colquitt, died Friday, July 17, 2015 at his residence in Crawford. A native of Oglethorpe County, he was the son of the late Onnie and Mamie Willoughby Colquitt. Mr. Colquitt retired from Certain Teed as a supervisor and served in the US Army. He was a member of Clouds Creek Baptist Church....
Lily Thielen
Jul 16, 2015
Lily Alice Balander Thielen passed away July 16, 2015 at the age of 85. She was born in Lead, South Dakota to Emil and Signe Balander. She is survived by a brother George Balander, sister Frances Rabbe, daughter Sherry Dale, son in law Dan Dale and grandson Christopher Dale. She was a long time resident of Rapid City, SD and...