James Brooks
Jul 1, 2015
James Harvey Brooks, 71, of Athens, died Wednesday, July 1, 2015. James was a native of Oglethorpe County, born to the late Richard Marion Brooks Sr. and Jennie Mae Cartledge Brooks. James is survived by sons, Gregory Glenn Brooks and Timothy James Brooks, siblings Richard Marion Brooks Jr (Phyllis), Dolph Richardson Brooks, Grace Widner Oswalt (Jerry), Geraldine Brooks McElreath (Jerry),...
Rachel L. Fortson
Jun 29, 2015
Rachel L. Kincaid Fortson, 89, passed away peacefully at Spring Valley Nursing Home on June 29, 2015 with her husband by her side. Rachel was born in Colbert, GA to the late Robert and Anna Loftis Kincaid. She and her husband Edd Fortson of 72 years lived in Danburg, GA, near Clark Hill Lake area. She was a very sweet...
M. Lynn Winders
Jun 28, 2015
M. Lynn Winders, 67, died Sunday, June 28, 2015. A native of Henderson, NC, she was the daughter of the late Gilbert Arthur Winders and Minnie Zilphia Thompson Winders, and was preceded in death by her sister, Margaret Sue Meyers and grandson, Maddox Landon McDonald. Lynn was a communications operator with AT&T until her retirement and a member of Compass...
Elmer "Sonny" Earl Saye Jr
Jun 26, 2015
Elmer Earl "Sonny" Saye, Jr., 77, died June 26, 2015. A native and lifelong resident of this area, he was a son of the late Valeria Dickerson and Elmer Earl Saye, Sr. Mr. Saye retired from the insurance and real estate industries and was a veteran of the United States Army. Funeral services will be Monday, June 29, 2015 at...
Jimmie Lou Ward
Jun 23, 2015
Jimmie Lou Ward, 80, of Hull, died Tuesday, June 23, 2015. A native of Madison County, she was the wife of the late Harvey Lee Ward and daughter of the late Dorsey Brown and Lounette Yarborough Brown. She was a member of Hull Baptist Church and a homemaker. Family was most important in her life and she was a very...
Marie Escoe Waggoner
Jun 23, 2015
Marie Escoe Waggoner, 80, of Colbert, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, June 23, 2015. She is survived by her husband, James Ed Waggoner; three sons, Ken (Kathy) Waggoner of Bishop, Steve (Lou) Waggoner of Watkinsville, and Bob (Teresa) Waggoner of Marietta; ten grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; one sister and three brothers. She was preceded in death by...
Ezelle Williams Hale
Jun 21, 2015
Ezelle Williams Hale, 91, wife of the late James E. Hale, died Sunday, June 21, 2015. A native of Athens, she was the daughter of the late James H. Williams and Maggie Hammond Williams. She was also preceded in death by her sisters: Minnie Howington and Betty R. Jackson. Ezelle was a 1940 graduate of Athens High School. She was...
Mark Nicholas Bova
Jun 19, 2015
Mark Nicholas Bova, 61, went peacefully to be with the Lord on June 19, 2015. He was born in Dayton, Ohio, lived in Madison, Indiana, but spent most of his life in Athens. He is survived by his father, Donald Bova and his step-mother, Warnell, his sister, Leslie Konrad and brother-in-law, Charles Konrad, nieces, Katie and Carey Konrad, and nephew,...
Daisy E. Autry
Jun 18, 2015
Daisy E. Autry, 83 of Comer, passed away June 20, 2015. She was the daughter of the late, William and Cora Epps. She is a member of Macedonia Holiness Church. She was preceded in death by her son, Odean Autry, One sister and Two Brothers. Funeral services are Monday June 22, 2015 12:00PM at Lord & Stephens, Danielsville Chapel with...
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...