Emma Josephine May
Jun 18, 2015
Emma Josephine ("Jo") Rives May, 88, most recently of Jefferson, GA (Bentley Assisted Living), died peacefully late Thursday evening, June 18, 2015, in the presence of family. She was born in Brooklyn, NY, on February 28, 1927 to Henry William Rives and Mary Cecilia (Hagman) Rives and lived a full life. She enjoyed a happy childhood in St. Albans, Long...
H. Carlene Finger
Jun 18, 2015
Helen Carlene Finger, 91, died June 18, 2015. A native of Jackson County, GA, she was a daughter of the late Alonzo Anderson and Montine Sanders Anderson Stephenson and the stepdaughter of the late Tom Stephenson. She was preceded in death by her husband, George W. Finger Jr. and a son, George W. Finger, III. Mrs. Finger was a longtime...
Lois Nell (Gurley) Cole
Jun 17, 2015
Lois Nell Gurley Cole, age 93, passed away June 17, 2015. The oldest of three children, Lois was born to Vianna Hendrix and William Carl Gurley on August 1, 1921 in Gaddistown, Ga. Following graduation from Young Harris Academy, Lois moved to Atlanta where she met her late husband, Oliver "Tex" Cole. Lois was a master gardener, a marvelous cook,...
Braxton Asa Garrett
Jun 17, 2015
Baby Boy Braxton Asa Garrett, age 2 months old, went home to be with the Lord, June 17, 2015. He is the precious son of Haegen Garrett and Briana Yslas. Braxton was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Jesse Garrett; maternal grandfather, Rudy Yslas, Jr. Funeral Services are Monday June 22, 2015 2:00pm at Lord & Stephens, West Chapel...
Ted Proffer
Jun 17, 2015
Ted Proffer, 80, of Athens, died June 17, 2015. Born in Chaffee, Missouri, he was the son of the late Clifford and Leola Marie Summers Proffer and preceded in death by his first wife, Jacqueline Proffer in 1994. Ted served in the United States Navy from 1951 - 1974, retiring as Lt. Commander. His tours included active duty in Vietnam...
John Gearin
Jun 14, 2015
John Gearin, 91, died June 14, 2015. Mr. Gearin was born in Cleveland, GA. He was a and resident in Oconee County for twenty years and Walton County the last 5 years. He was a son of the late Charles and Nellie Kansas Ashmore Gearin and was preceded in death by his wife, Bertie Mae Ewing Gearin. Mr. Gearin was...
Allie Lee Morrow
Jun 14, 2015
Allie Lee Morrow, 70, of Athens, passed away June 14, 2015. She was the daughter of the late Carter & Eva Mae Pelfrey and was also preceded in death by her husband, J.C. Morrow and sister, Lucille McDonald. Mrs. Morrow was an active member of New Covenant Worship Center, where she was a Sunday School Teacher and a member of...
Frances L. Campbell
Jun 13, 2015
Frances L. Campbell, 76, died June 13, 2015. A native of Jefferson County, GA, she was a daughter of the late Otis and Gertie Ward Landrum. She was employed for many years at Athens Regional Medical Center and was preceded in death by three children, Ken Dial, Leighanne Campbell Monteclavo and Byron Campbell and three sisters. No services are planned...
William Carl Mansberger
Jun 11, 2015
William Carl Mansberger, 87, of Athens, died June 11, 2015. Born in Laurel, Florida, he was the son of the late Carl William and Elma Oates Mansberger, widower of Dorothy Ann Mansberger and preceded in death by his son, Jonathan James Mansberger. A U.S. Navy veteran (1943-1947), Mr. Mansberger served in the Pacific aboard the USS Constellation as a Hospital...
Harry Thomas Catchpole
Jun 10, 2015
Harry Thomas Catchpole, age 102 of Bogart (Athens), formerly of New York City, died June 10, 2015. He was preceded in death in 2012 by his wife, Cecily, to whom he was married for 63 years. He is survived by his son, Lawrence and his wife Theresa, their children Lauren (Zack), Christina, Jessica and Spenser of Roswell; daughter, Anne and...
Mary Stephens Mathews
Jun 10, 2015
Mary Stephens Mathews, 93, of Athens, died peacefully on her birthday, June 10, 2015 surrounded by her family.. Mary was the daughter of Evie Chitwood, widow of Allen Mathews and was preceded in death by a son, Buddy Shook. She was a homemaker most of her life, but had worked at Dairy Pak, Reliance Electric and Thomas Textile. Mary attended...
J. Swanton Ivy
Jun 8, 2015
J. Swanton Ivy, Jr., 82, died June 8, 2015. A lifelong resident of Oconee County, GA, he was the son of the late J. Swanton Ivy, Sr. and Emma Plunket Ivy. His sister Anne Giddens Howell preceded him in death. Mr. Ivy was a graduate of Darlington School and the University of Georgia where he was a member of the...
James Edward "Jimmy" Hale
Jun 8, 2015
James Edward Hale, 92, of Athens , GA , died Monday, June 8, 2015. A native of Athens, he was the son of the late Homer G. Hale, Sr. and Effie Bramblett Hale. He was also preceded in death by his siblings: Emma Sue Cofer, Mary Ward, Evelyn Fowler, Ida Kilgo, Faye Rice and Homer G. Hale, Jr. Jimmy was...
Charles Thomas Johnston Jr
Jun 7, 2015
Charles Thomas Johnston, 85, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2015. He is survived by his wife of fifty-eight years, June Frazier Johnston. They raised one son, Marshall, who preceded him in death. Sisters Margaret and Carol have also passed on. Other surviving relatives include his brother Daniel and his wife Jean, four nieces, two grand-nieces and one great-great niece....
Ray Labrecque Alford
Jun 6, 2015
Ray Labrecque Alford, 57 of Royston, passed away June 6, 2015. He was the son of the late, Willie Estee Alford and also preceded in death by his step father, Dwayne Welch; grandparents, Rev. Henry & Edna Garrett and Benton & Hattie Alford; first cousin, Rev. James & Renay Shelton. Funeral services will be Tuesday June 9, 2015 3:00pm at...
Russell Albert "Al" Sanders
Jun 6, 2015
Russell Albert (Al) Sanders moved his membership from Galilee Christian Church to Glory on June 6, 2015. He suffered a severe injury on June 5, 2015 from which he could not recover. Al was born in Danielsville, Georgia on October 9, 1935 to the late Ralph A. Sanders and Allene Higginbotham Sanders. He graduated from Danielsville High School and he...
David Chambers
Jun 3, 2015
vid Chambers, 65, passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2015. David was the son of the late Harold and Ethel Chambers. David was a 1967 graduate of Athens High School. He was the owner and operator of an emergency courier service and a broker in freight hauling. He is survived by his wife, Shirley; son, William; brother, Pete (Tara) Chambers of...
Allen Q. Gurley
Jun 1, 2015
Allen Q. Gurley, 74, husband of Rosalinda P. Gurley, died Monday, June 1, 2015. Born in Athens, GA, he was the son of the late Allen and Martha D. Gurley. Allen retired from the University of Georgia Maintenance Department. He was also a former Deputy for the Oconee County Sheriff's Department and had worked part time for the Oconee County...
Scott Marshall Russell PhD
May 31, 2015
Dr. Scott Marshall Russell, 50, husband of Kristine Garrison Russell, died Sunday, May 31, 2015 at his residence in Oconee County. A native of Alexandria, VA, he was the son of Ann Gensmer Russell of St. Simons Island and Donald G. Russell and step mother Marybeth Cline Russell of Brunswick. Scott was a full professor of Poultry Processing and Products...
Nancy Sorrow Myrick
May 31, 2015
Nancy Sorrow Myrick, 88, of Watkinsville, died Sunday, May 31, 2015. Born in Stephens, GA, she was the daughter of the late Bose and Kate Coe Sorrow. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of more than 50 years, James W. Myrick, Sr.; and her son-in-law, Jeff Gearhart. Mrs. Myrick spent most of her...