Ouida Cordelia (Kesler) Stone
Nov 6, 2013
Ouida Kesler Stone, 77, of Comer died Wednesday, November 6, 2013. Daughter of the late Walter Thomas Kesler and Biddie Adkins Kesler, Ouida was a loving mother and wife. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, James Clifford Stone, brother Walter Thomas Kesler Jr, and sister Ailene Hewell. She is survived by children, Randall...
Joan (Ryan) Messer
Nov 6, 2013
Joan Gately Messer, age 73, of Athens, passed away at home on Wednesday, November 6, 2013, surrounded by her loving family. She fought courageously during her battle with cancer, and now is at peace. She has closed the door on this journey and is now an angel in Heaven. Joan was a wonderful daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, and mother-in-law,...
Robert Dee Poole
Nov 6, 2013
Robert D. Poole, formerly of East Point, Lavonia and Athens passed away November 6, 2013 at the age of 96. He was preceded by his wife of 73 years, Sara Strickland Poole. Mr. Poole is survived by two daughters and one son and their spouses: Robbie and Dan Lord of Marietta, John and Susan Poole of Lavonia, and Linda and...
Martha Anne Minish
Nov 6, 2013
Martha Ann Minish, 60, of Danielsville died Wednesday, November 6, 2013. Daughter of Mary Minish and the late Benson Minish, Martha is also survived by brother Lee Minish, nieces Brittani LeAnn Spivey-Minish and Emily Maria Haley-Minish, nephews Jordon Benson Minish, Daniel Lee Minish, and Aaron Philip Minish, and cousin Regina Lynn Embrick. Visitation was held Friday November 8, 2013 from...
Faye Marie Walker
Nov 5, 2013
Faye Walker died November 5, 2013. Funeral services will be Saturday, November 9, 2013 at 1:00 PM at the chapel of Lord and Stephens, EAST with Rev. Dennis Mitchell officiating. Interment will follow in Almond Cemetery, Appalachee, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 11:00 AM until service time. Survivors include her husband, Jimmy Walker; daughter...
Ralph Goss Bridges
Nov 5, 2013
Ralph Goss Bridges passed away on November 5, 2013 at his home in the Salem community, Lexington, GA. Ralph was the son of the late Walter and Rosa Chafin Bridges. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Margaret Sanders Bridges; and his children: Steve (Glenda), daughter-in-law Debbie Hopkins Bridges, Iris Walker (Barry), John Mark (Tricia), Walter (Maria), and...
Lois Emily Bryant
Nov 5, 2013
Lois Emily Bryant, 88, died December 5, 2013 at Oaks of Athens where she resided for the last years of her life. A native of Athens, GA, she was a daughter of the late Melvin O. and Odell Hancock Bryant and the stepdaughter of Sidney Vinson. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Ralph O. Bryant, Sr. and...
Darrell George Duffell
Nov 4, 2013
Mr. Darrell George Duffell, 66, of Athens, passed away November 4, 2013. Mr. Duffell was an Army veteran having served during the Vietnam War. He was a member of Sunlight Baptist Church. Mr. Duffell was preceded in death by his parents, George and Mary Duffell; wife, Rebecca Clark Duffell; son, Mark Duffell; and two brothers, Lee Roy and Raymond Duffell....
Louise Manolia Hamby
Nov 4, 2013
Louise M. Hamby, age 93, was born in Madison County on September 21, 1920 and passed away on November 4, 2013. She lived in Clarke County most of her life. She was the daughter of the late Jabous H. Sorrow and Ina Ward Sorrow, and the widow of Frank N. Hamby. She was the owner/operator of Tiny Tot Nursery which...
Robert Waymon Anglin
Nov 4, 2013
Robert Waymon Anglin, 88, passed away November 4, 2013. He was preceded in death by his wife, Clara B. Anglin; brothers, George Anglin, Jessie Anglin, and Bobby Anglin; and sister, Ella Mae Dove. Survivors include his children, Anthony (Becky) Anglin, Bruce (Debra) Anglin, Jan (Don) Brooks, Tammie (Marty) Dockery; brother, Ardis Anglin; sisters, Irene Thomason and Bonnie West; thirteen grandchildren;...
Clyde Kenneth Griffeth
Nov 3, 2013
Clyde Kenneth Griffeth, 76, husband of Jackie Griffeth, died Sunday, November 3, 2013. A native of Danielsville, he was the son of the late John Will Griffeth and Bonnie Clyde Kesler Griffeth. In addition to his parents, Kenneth was preceded in death by brothers: Joe Griffeth, Charles Griffeth, Will Griffeth, Phil Griffeth and one sister: Martha Garrison. Kenneth served his...
James Gordon Whitestone Sr
Nov 2, 2013
James Gordon Whitestone, Sr. age 79 of Athens, Georgia, died Saturday November 2, 2013 peacefully in his home. Jim was born in Alexandria, Virginia on August 15, 1934 to Robert and Isabel Whitestone. He married Barbara Hockett in 1953 and lived in Alexandria, Virginia until 1978 when they moved to Athens, Georgia. Jim worked for Fruit Growers Express in Alexandria,...
Mitzi (Whitmire) Campbell
Nov 2, 2013
Ms. Mitzi Whitmire Campbell, 63, of Athens, passed away on November 2, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents, W.A. Whitmire, Jr. and Edith Whitmire. Ms. Campbell was an active member of Athens First Presbyterian Church. She studied microbiology at the University of Georgia. During the mid-80's and early 90's, Mrs. Campbell established and operated The Serpentine Inn,...
Shirley Elder Marie Roberts
Nov 2, 2013
Watkinsville, GA - Shirley Elder Roberts, 78, died November 2, 2013. Born in Winterville and a lifelong resident of this area, she was the daughter of the late George Alvin and Mattie Ivester Stewart. She was preceded in death by sisters, Virginia Hatcher and Elizabeth Russell, grandson, Daniel Bales and former husband and father of her children, Cecil E. Elder....
John Anthony Hammes Sr
Nov 1, 2013
Athens, GA - Dr. John Anthony Hammes, of 235 Davis Estates Road, Athens, Georgia passed away on November 1, 2013 at the age of 89. Born in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, he was the son of Captain Roman Burchart Hammes and Daisy Vincent Martin Hammes. The middle of four brothers, Hammes also grew up in Evanston, Illinois and Hendersonville, North...
Carolyn D. (Westmoreland) Lane
Oct 30, 2013
Mrs. Carolyn D. Lane, 64 of Carlton, passed away October 30, 2013. She was preceded in death by her mother, Mrs. Vera Jordan and her ex husband, SL "Yank" Driscoll. A graveside service will be held at 2:00pm on Saturday, November 2, 2013 at Carlton Cemetery with Justin Driscoll officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from...
Mary Agnes "Jody" Claas
Oct 30, 2013
Mrs. Mary "Jody" Agnes Claas, 70, beloved wife and mother, passed away on October 30, 2013 after a long illness. She was the daughter of the late Russell Charles Speck and Agnes Marie Speck, born in Indianapolis, IN on September 21, 1943. After receiving her nursing degree, she spent many years giving kind and compassionate care to her patients. She...
Betty Ann Escoe
Oct 29, 2013
Betty Ann Escoe, 84, died peacefully with her family by her side on Tuesday, October 29, 2013. She has gone to be with her Lord and her husband. Mrs. Escoe was the daughter of the late Clarence and Annie Gann McCune and was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Lee Escoe. A native of Athens, she was a graduate...
Louise (Mayes) Whitehead
Oct 29, 2013
Louise Mayes Whitehead, daughter of the late Alva Louie and Avis Morris Mayes, died October 29, 2013. Louise was born in Athens, Georgia, on July 22, 1932. Louise was a homemaker until going to work at Oconee State Bank in 1983 and retired in 1994 as the head teller of the Bogart branch. Affectionately known as "Ma" by her grandchildren,...
Charles Gregory (Greg) Reynolds
Oct 28, 2013
Greg Reynolds, 54, died Sunday, October 28, 2013. A native of Athens, he was the son of Charles L. Reynolds and Carolyn D. Reynolds of Arnoldsville. Greg was preceded in death by his brother, Gary L. Reynolds. He had worked with Ted Shelnut as an electrical helper. Survivors include his special friend, Leslie Michelle Bradberry; children: Allen (Amy Caudell) Reynolds...