Rooney Wilson, 69, died peacefully at his home on August 3, 2015 after a seventeen year battle with cancer. Mr. Wilson was born in Paducah, KY to the late Esther Barker and Chester Wilson. He was also preceded in death by an infant daughter, Erin Leigh Wilson and six siblings, Cloys Wilson, June Harper, Joe Ben Wilson, Loy David Wilson,...
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, Hospice of Piedmont-Henry County, Athens Regional Medical Center, or a charity of your choice in Mr. Srivastava's name.
Visitation Details
Tuesday, August 4th, 2015 11:00am - 12:00pm, Lord and Stephens, EAST
Service Details
Tuesday, August 4th,...
Services for Shirley Sue Froman will be at Crossroads Church on Tuesday, August 4, 2015 at 11AM with Rev. Morris Sapp and Rev. Mike Dillard officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 on Monday, August 3, 2015 at Lord & Stephens East Chapel. Shirley passed away on August 1, 2015 at age 79. Shirley was born on...
Cecil Sorrells Fleming, 91, of Comer, died Saturday, August 1, 2015. Born in Madison County, she was the daughter of the late Frank Colley and Nellie Carithers Sorrells. Mrs. Fleming was a seamstress for many years, as well as Office Manager of Fleming's Garage. Most importantly, she was a mother to five boys. In addition to her parents, she was...
Following a brief illness, and in the company of caring friends, relatives, and medical experts, Ray Earl Bruce, age 87, died peacefully in his home on July 31, 2015, at Talmage Terrace in Athens, Georgia, where he and Gloria have lived for more than a year. Ray felt blessed to be among friends at Talmage Terrace and to have received...
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, 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...
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, 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, 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, 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 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, 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, 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 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, 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....
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 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, 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 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...