James Milton "Jim" Haagen
Nov 19, 2013
Jim Haagen, 73, died Tuesday, November 19, 2013. A native of Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Charles Wellington Haagen and Violet Grace Goodman Haagen. He was self-employed paint and body shop owner. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers: Bob and Charles Haagen. Survivors include his children and their spouses:...
Frederick Robert Matthews
Nov 17, 2013
Athens, GA - Frederick Robert Matthews, 84, died November 17, 2013. Fred was born in Detroit, Michigan on June 23, 1929. He was the only son of the late Dr. Wallace Russell Matthews and Wilhelmina Matthews. In addition to his parents, Fred was preceded in death by a son, James "Jim" Hamilton Matthews. He is survived by his wife of...
Lennie James Sargent
Nov 15, 2013
Arnoldsville, GA - Lennie James Sargent, 65, died November 15, 2013. Born in Americus, GA, he was a son of the late James Lewis and Helen Florine McCard Sargent and was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Terrie Lyne Sargent. A lifelong resident of this area, he worked for Athens Fire Department for 10 years before beginning his employment...
Barry Williams
Nov 15, 2013
Athens, GA - Barry Williams, 71, passed away November 15, 2013 Mr. Williams, a native of Liverpool England, was the son of the late Evan Cadwal Williams and Muriel Starkey Williams, of Athens Georgia. He moved to the United States 51 years ago with his parents to be closer to his late sister, Cynthia Dickson. Mr. Williams served in the...
George Junior Tittle
Nov 14, 2013
George Junior Tittle, 76, of Comer died November 14, 2013. Born in White County, GA, Mr. Tittle was the son of the late George and Verlin Tittle. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Jackie Elaine Tanksley Tittle, daughter, Brenda Denise Tittle, sister, Rosemary Christopher, brother, John Henry Tittle, and grandson, Ronnie Tittle. Survivors...
JB Holbrooks
Nov 14, 2013
JB Holbrooks, 82, died November 14, 2013. A native of Walhalla, SC, he was a son of the late B. B. and Jeanette Wilson Holbrooks. Mr. Holbrooks retired from the United States Postal Service after thirty years of service and was a United States Air Force veteran with service during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of Cornerstone Church...
W. T. Fields
Nov 14, 2013
W.T. Fields, Jr. went to be with our Lord and Savior on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2013. The son of W.T. Fields, Sr. and Dianne Amos Fields he was born January 19, 1964 in Washington, GA. W.T. was a 1982 graduate of Oglethorpe Co. High School. He served in the United States Air Force for 4 years stationed in San Antonio,...
Ruth (Black) Spears
Nov 13, 2013
Ruth Elizabeth Spears, 99, died November 13, 2013. A native of South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Whiley and Elizabeth Black and the widow of Clyde Spears. She was preceded in death by two daughters and sons-in-law, Catherine and Frank Brannon of Watkinsville and Donna and Woody Butler of Macon; grandson, Robert Brannon of Athens; great grandson,...
Jean Cooke Strickland
Nov 13, 2013
Jean Cooke Strickland, 85, of Athens, GA went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 13, 2013. She was a native of Sandersville, GA and a longtime resident of the Atlanta area. Her paternal grandparents were native of SC and maternal grandparents of Washington County, GA. She was predeceased by her husband, William E. (Bill) Strickland, sister, Dortha...
Daisy Lee (Smith) Fowler
Nov 11, 2013
Daisy Lee Smith Fowler passed away peacefully in her home in Athens, Georgia, on Monday, November 11, 2013. Born June 18, 1925, to the late Edward Arthur Smith and Daisy Lee Blume Smith in Columbia, SC, she attended Dreher High School and the University of South Carolina before meeting the love of her life, Dennis Byars Fowler, with whom she...
Mattie Lou (Nix) Ogle
Nov 9, 2013
Mattie Lou Nix Ogle, born December 7, 1922, in Jackson County to the late Milledge C. and Anner Tanner Nix. Funeral Services will be held at Lord & Stephens, East 3:00pm, Tuesday November 12, 2013, with burial in Grove Chapel cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00pm to 8:00pm, Monday at the funeral home. She was a member of...
Grady Echols
Nov 9, 2013
Danielsville, GA - Henry Grady Echols, 82, died November 9, 2013. Born in Clarke County, he was the son of the late Pat and Cumy Bridges Echols. After retiring from many years of retail sales, he worked for Lord and Stephens Funeral Home in Danielsville as long as his health would allow. He was a longtime member of Friendship Baptist...
Mary Helen Glenn
Nov 8, 2013
Mary Helen Glenn, age 80, passed away on November 8, 2013. Mrs. Glenn was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Dewey Glenn and grandson, Stephen Wilkins. Survivors include her children, Sandy Wilkins and Betty Jane Fouts; sisters, Ginger Orr and Dot Vick; grandchildren, Kathy Carey, Marla Moulder, Lisa Peralta; ten great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Funeral services were held on...
Emma Barnes
Nov 8, 2013
Emma Barnes, 91, died Friday, November 8, 2013. Daughter of the late Archibald and Marjorie Hooks, she is also preceded in death by her husband, Frances Barnes. Ms. Barnes is survived by children David Barnes (Beth) and Sally Barnes (Mark Bell), grandchild Amanda Bell, step-grandchildren Christopher Bazemore, Jeremey Bazemore, and Chris White, along with several nieces and nephews. A memorial...
Allen Crenshaw
Nov 6, 2013
Allen Crenshaw, 60, of Crawford died Wednesday, November 6, 2013. Allen was preceded in death by his father, Clyas Crenshaw, and niece Sherry Susan Williams. Survivors include his daughters, Hayley Crenshaw Jordan (Chrisopher) and Tracy Brooke Crenshaw, mother Marguerite Opt Crenshaw, brother George Howard Crenshaw, and sister Susan Crenshaw Hill (George). Visitaion will be held Saturday, November 9, 2013 from...
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...