OBITUARIES

Robert Eugene "Gene" Barker

Oct 13, 2014

Robert Eugene "Gene" Barker, Sr. Athens Gene Barker, age 80 died Monday, October 13, 2104. He was born December 10, 1933 to the late Joe Palmer Barker and Mary Lizzie Davis Barker. He was preceded in death by siblings, Bessie Barker Hanson, Willie Joe Barker and Lewis Barker. He is survived by his wife, Esther Allred Barker, Son Robert Barker,...

Virgie Sellers Harper

Oct 12, 2014

ATHENS, GA -- Virgie Sellers Harper, known to many as "Mimi", died on Sunday, October 12, 2014, peacefully in her sleep. She was 95. The daughter of Virgil O. Sellers and Quincy Barnes Sellers, Virgie was born in Dothan, Alabama. She often recalled the adventure her family embarked upon when seven people traveled in a Ford Model-T from Dothan to...

Elmer O. Simmons

Oct 11, 2014

Elmer Simmons Comer Elmer O. Simmons, 93, of Comer GA died Saturday October 11, 2014. Born to the late Frank and Lexie Bond Simmons, Elmer served in the United States Army during World War II. He landed at Normandy, was a part of the Battle of the Bulge, and served in France, Belgium and Germany. He returned home on December...

William H. "Bill" Gilmer

Oct 10, 2014

William Henson "Bill" Gilmer Bishop Bill Gilmer, at the age of 86, was called to his heavenly home on Saturday evening, October 11, 2014, while visiting his beloved North Georgia Mountains and being around the people he loved. He enjoyed life to the fullest and his last day on earth was filled with happy memories. Born and raised in Winterville,...

John Keith Dalton

Oct 8, 2014

John Keith Dalton Athens Keith Dalton, 53, died Wednesday, October 8, 2014 at his residence. Born in Walton County, he was the son of Carolyn Smith Dalton of Athens and the late Jimmy W. Dalton. He was the owner and operator of Keith Dalton Roofing and had attend Poplar Springs Baptist Church. Survivors in addition to his mother include his...

Mary Evelyn (Epps) Coile

Oct 8, 2014

Mary Evelyn Coile, 84, died Wednesday October 8, 2014. A native of Athens, she was born to the late Marvin and Lucy Bradley Epps. Mary was also preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Allen Coile Sr., daughter Evonne Coile, brother Paul Epps, and sister Shelby Jean Whitehead. She is survived by her children, Linnie McKay (Jonathon) and Allen Coile...

Marilyn McKay Ellisor

Oct 3, 2014

Marilyn McKay Ellisor, age 71, died Friday October 3, 2014, in her home in Watkinsville, GA after a valiant year-long confrontation with cancer. During her last days and hours she was comforted by family, many friends and the capable staff of Silverleaf Hospice. Marilyn was born in Covington, GA on March 21, 1943, to the late James Taylor and Elizabeth...

James Clarence Garland Guest Sr

Oct 2, 2014

James Clarence Garland Guest, Sr, 73 passed away October 2, 2014. He is the son of the late, Joe C Guest and Bertie Lou Herring and also preceded in death by his brothers and sister, David Herring, Tom Guest and Brenda Herring. Funeral services will be Sunday, October 5, 2014 3:00pm at the chapel of Lord & Stephens, Danielsville with...

Carol Kennedy

Oct 2, 2014

Arnoldsville, GA - Carol Kennedy, 66, died October 2, 2014. Carol was a daughter of Mell Brewer of Arnoldsville and the late Kathleen Floyd Brewer and preceded in death by a grandson, Jordan Kennedy. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, working in her yard and UGA football. She was a member of Temple United Methodist Church. In addition to...

Elizabeth Gammage

Sep 30, 2014

Elizabeth Ann Murray Gammage, 73, passed away September 30, 2014. She was the daughter of the late John and Grace McConnell Murray of Plains, GA. She was also preceded in death by her brother, John Cato Murray. She married Dan Gammage in 1960, and they settled in Americus, GA. Mrs. Gammage lived most of her life in Sumter County, growing...

Joseph R. Berrigan

Sep 28, 2014

Joseph R. Berrigan died peacefully at his home on September 28, 2014. Born on July 20, 1933 in New Orleans, he was the son of Joseph R. and Ruth N. Berrigan. Joe graduated from Jesuit High School in New Orleans in 1951 and went on to earn a BA in Classics at Loyola University in New Orleans, completing that program...

Lucy Payne Hawkes

Sep 28, 2014

Lucy Payne Hawkes Statham Lucy Payne Hawkes, 91, wife of the late Garnett Hawkes, died Sunday, September 28, 2014. A native of Oglethorpe County, she was the daughter of the late George and Sally Evans Payne. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings. Willie, Walt, Dewitt, G.W. and Russell Payne, Ina McCannon,...

Barbara Alice Gearhart

Sep 28, 2014

Barbara Alice Pruitt Gearhart, 76, died September 28, 2014. A native of Winterville, GA, she was a daughter of the late Harvey Pruitt and Bonnie Pruitt Chandler and stepdaughter of the late Julius Chandler. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Gene Pruitt and stepson, Jeff Gearhart. Mrs. Gearhart was employed with First American Bank for many years...

Stacy Renee Autry

Sep 27, 2014

Service Details

Sunday, October 5th, 2014 6:00pm, Athens Church

Julia Hawkins Harris

Sep 27, 2014

Julia Hawkins Harris Athens Julia Hawkins Harris, 87, died Monday, September 27, 2014. A native of Loganville, GA, she was the daughter of the late Patrick Lowell Hawkins and Dorothy O'Kelley Hawkins. She retired as a warehouse clerk with Nabisco and was member of Prince Avenue Baptist Church and was a longtime choir member. Survivors include her husband, Charles Wesley...

Charles Lee Embrick

Sep 26, 2014

Charles Lee Embrick Lexington Charles Lee Embrick, 66, died Sunday, September 26, 2014. A native of Commerce, GA, he was the son of the late Robert E. Lee Embrick and Annie Mae Frederick Embrick. He retired from Reliance Electric. Survivors include his children: Elizabeth Windham, Richard Embrick, Lara Johnson and Byron Embrick; brother: Harold Embrick; sister: Dorothy Austin; five grandchildren...

Jarred S. Scruggs

Sep 26, 2014

Jarred S. Scruggs Jefferson Jarred S. Scruggs, 26, died Friday, September 26, 2014. Born in Dahlonega, GA, he was the son of Tony Scruggs and Charmayne Garmon Scruggs. A 2006 graduate of Oconee County High School, Jarred worked for Publix in Athens as a Meat Manager. He enjoyed taking care of his Saltwater Fish Tanks. In addition to his parents,...

Charles "Cigar" Carter

Sep 25, 2014

Athens, GA - Charles "Cigar" Carter's spirit left this lifetime on Thursday, September 25, 2014 at the young age of 42 years. He is preceded in death by his father, Charles Alden and sister, Cornelia Ann. Cigar is survived by the love of his life of 12 years, Lori; his mother, Mary Kay Carter; brother, Matthew Carter and his wife...

Dr. Roger Dale Wyatt

Sep 24, 2014

Dr. Roger D. Wyatt, 66, of Athens passed away at his home Wednesday, September 24, 2014. Born in Albemarle, NC, he was the loving son of the late Paul W. and Ethrillian T. Wyatt. He was a member of Prospect Baptist Church throughout his early life. He married Freida Bryson in 1968, and they lived in Raleigh during his education...

Jackie Hembree

Sep 24, 2014

Jackie Hembree Athens Jackie Hembree, 75, wife of the late Bill Hembree, died Wednesday, September 24, 2014. A native of Athens, she was the daughter of the late John Towns Roberts and Dessie Bullock Roberts and sister to the late Wayne and Larry Roberts. She worked at Thomas Textile for 35 years and also retired from the Athens Clarke County...