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...
Elsie (Hardigree) Thomas
Oct 28, 2013
Mrs. Elsie Hardigree Thomas, age 81 of Farmington, passed away October 28, 2013. Mrs. Thomas was born in Watkinsville on October 19, 1932 to Thomas B. and Cornelia Phillips Hardigree. Mrs. Thomas retired from Bellsouth to the family farm on which she was born and raised. She has attended Freeman's Creek Baptist Church since early childhood. She is survived by...
Julie Landers Griffeth
Oct 28, 2013
Julie L. Griffeth, 57, died Monday, October 28, 2013. A native of Athens, she was the daughter of Van W. Landers of Athens and the late Louise Waggoner Landers. In addition to her mother, Julie was preceded in death by her husband, Tommy Griffeth, son, Edwin Marshall Fuqua and sister, Kimberly L. Moore. She was an Administrative Assistant for Dr....
Jean Schmidt Bowen
Oct 26, 2013
Jean Schmidt Bowen, 78, passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2013. She along with her twin brother were born on August 26, 1935, to Arnold and Alma Schmidt of Americus. The family included two older sisters, Dorothy Wood of Albany and Mary Ann Williams of Pearson, and twin brother James Schmidt of Jacksonville, Florida. She is preceded in death by...
Hazel Whitehead
Oct 25, 2013
Hazel Cheatham Whitehead, 79, died October 25, 2013. A native of Athens, GA, she was the widow of Joe Lewis Whitehead and was preceded in death by her sister, Betty Jean Barber. Funeral services will be Sunday, October 27, 2013 at 2:30PM at the chapel of Lord and Stephens, WEST with Rev. Buford Lockman officiating. Interment will be in Ray's...
James Drake
Oct 25, 2013
James Luther Drake, 83, from Carlton, Georgia, passed away on Friday, October 25, 2013. He was the son of the late Aldean and Addie Drake. James was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather who cherished his family. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Imogene; his children, Mary Jean, James Edward and Randy; his sisters, Azalea Kidd,...