Glenn Scarborough
Sep 18, 2012
Glenn Scarborough, a highly decorated Vietnam Veteran of 8079 Hwy 29 South, Hull, GA passed from this life unto his final rest on September 18, 2012. He was 69 years old, born September 20, 1943. The eleventh child of twelve children, he was born to Joe and Blanche Scarborough, seven of whom are deceased. Mr. Scarborough is also predeceased by...
Ed Gilbert Jr
Sep 18, 2012
Ed Gilbert, Jr., 57, died Tuesday, September 18, 2012. A native of Mt. Holly, New Jersey, he was the son of Edna Niver and the late Ed Gilbert. He was the owner of a lawn service business "Triple A & E" for 15 years, was painter of Pridgen Enterprises and he also has coached little league softball and baseball in...
Milton Tate
Sep 16, 2012
Milton Tate, age 55, passed away on September 16, 2012. He was a graduate of Auburn University and was employed with Regions Bank, in Atlanta. Mr. Tate was predeceased by his father, Curtis E. Tate. Survivors include his twin daughters, Elizabeth and Sarah Tate, of Leesburg; mother, Evelyn M. Tate, of Social Circle; brother, Emory Tate, of Maryland; ex-wife, Harriet...
Howard Ernest "Sammy" Tucker
Sep 16, 2012
Howard Ernest "Sammy" Tucker, 88, of Athens, died on September 16, 2012. Born in Winterville, he was the son of the late Lonnie Mell and Susie Casey Tucker, and was preceded in death by his wife, Geraldine Lord Tucker. Mr. Tucker was also preceded in death by several brothers and sisters. He was a longtime member of Hull Baptist Church,...
George Thelbert Mosley
Sep 16, 2012
George Thelbert Mosley, beloved husband, proud father, and American Patriot, was called home by our Heavenly Father on September 16, 2012. A native of Louisville, Winston Co., Miss., he was the son of the late George Grisset and Nona Breland Mosley. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Gudrun Geisinger Mosley; children, George T. Mosley and his wife,...
Sylvia (Jones) Smith
Sep 14, 2012
Mrs. Sylvia Jones Smith, age 90, of Athens Ga., formerly of Austell Ga., died September 14, 2012 at St Mary's Hospice House of Alzheimer's Disease. Born in Fort Valley, Ga., August 22, 1922; she was the daughter of the late William and Essie Jones. She was a graduate of Fort Valley High School and the Atlanta School of Cosmetology. Sylvia...
Shirley Elizabeth Whitfield
Sep 13, 2012
Shirley Elizabeth Whitfield, 65, when home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, September 13, 2012. A native of Athens, she was the daughter of the late James O. and Wilma Bruce Seagraves. She is also preceded in death by her daughter Regina Jackson. She was a member of Friendship Baptist Church and a homemaker. Survivors...
Norman O. Sorrow
Sep 13, 2012
Hull, GA - Norman O. Sorrow, 79, died September 13, 2012. Born in Fitzgerald, GA, he was the son of the late Eddie Leroy and Mittie Ross Sorrow. Mr. Sorrow was a U.S. Army veteran and retired baker. Memorial services will be Saturday, September 15, 2012 at 3:00 PM at Lord and Stephens Chapel, Danielsville. Burial will follow at Colbert...
Johnnie Lou (Sorrow) Spray
Sep 13, 2012
Mrs. Johnnie Lou Sorrow Spray, beloved mother and grandmother, 95 of Crawford, went to be with the Lord Thursday morning, September 13, 2012. Born and raised in Commerce, GA, she was the daughter of John and Hassie Sorrow. She was married to Hayden Spray for forty-four years, who preceded her in death. She spent her married life in Crawford and...
Deloris Ann (Breighner) Strickland
Sep 11, 2012
Deloris "Dee" Strickland, 60, died September 11, 2012. A native of Theodore, Alabama, she was a daughter of the late Emmett and Mary Agnes Gary Breighner and was preceded in death by her son, James Thomas Strickland, II. Graveside services will be Saturday, September 15, 2012 at 11:00 AM at Athens Memory Gardens. Survivors include a son, Doug (Tina) Rogers...
Jerry Burger
Sep 10, 2012
Jerry Wayne Burger, 65, husband of Susan Mullis Burger, died Monday, September 10, 2012. Born in Farmington, he was the son of the late William Harrell and Frances Vickery Burger. Jerry retired from the EPA as an Air Monitoring Specialist after 44 years and was an avid reader. Survivors in addition to his wife include two daughters: Mary Burger Fouquet...
Judy Kay Blocker
Sep 10, 2012
Carlton, GA - Judy Kay Blocker, 59, died Monday September 10, 2012. A native of Jackson County, Mrs. Blocker was the daughter of the late Charlie Mell and Lucy Brake Esco. Mrs. Blocker was a seamstress and nurses aid. Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 13, 2012 at 11:00am at Brown Chapel, Danielsville. Billy Blocker and Chris Blocker will...
Mattie Belle (Carson) Miller
Sep 10, 2012
Mattie Belle Carson Miller, 89, died September 10, 2012. A native of Oconee County, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Nona Smith Carson. She retired from Henson Garment Company and was a member of Bishop United Methodist Church. Mrs. Miller was preceded in death by her husband, James Odell Miller, Sr., son, James Odell Miller, Jr. and...
Shirley Jean Allen Dills
Sep 10, 2012
Shirley Jean Allen Dills, age 75, passed away September 10, 2012. Mrs. Dills was preceded in death by a son, Gerald Savage, and brother, Billy Allen. Survivors include her husband of 21 years, Curtis Dills, Jr.; step-children, Denise Moore, Johnny Jones, Tommy Jones, Curtis Morrell; brother, Aubry Allen; sisters, Lorraine Allen, Paulette Moon, Floretta Thomas; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and...
Jeffery Jerome Couch
Sep 7, 2012
Jeffery Jerome Couch, died September 7, 2012. A native of Clarke County, Jeff was born October 23, 1955 and was the son of Weyman B. and Shirley Ann Couch. He was a 1973 graduate of Cedar Shoals High School and was employed by Tivoli Condominium Association. Jeff never met a stranger and everyone loved him. He was a skilled hard...
Sandi Renee Colley-Couch
Sep 7, 2012
Sandi Renee Colley-Couch, 32, died September 7, 2012. A native Watkinsville, GA, she was a daughter of E. T. Colley, Jr. of Watkinsville, GA and Dale G. Colley of Commerce. She was a 1998 graduate of Oconee County High School. Funeral services will be Tuesday, September 11, 2012 at 11:00 AM at Oconee Chapel with Rev. Carlton Shelton officiating. Interment...
Raymond A. Linhart
Sep 6, 2012
Raymond Linhart, 66, of Eatonton died Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012. Raymond was born in Chicago IL to the late Anton and Cecilia Linhart. Raymond served in the United States Army during the Vietnam war. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by in-laws Harold and Lucille Tamburich. Survivors, in addition to his wife Beverly of 44 years,...
Lillie W. Triste
Sep 4, 2012
Comer, GA - Lillie W. Triste age 74 died Tuesday September 4, 2012. A native of South Carolina Mrs. Triste was retired from Ringers Cleaners. Mrs. Triste was preceded in death by her husband Federico Triste. Survivors include children; Angela Epps and Michelle Riner. Sisters; Geroldine Wood and Sue Summerall. Brother; Guy Wood. 5 GC and 4 GGC. Memorial services...
Levis Harwell Colquitt
Sep 3, 2012
Winder, GA - Levis Harwell Colquitt, 86, longtime resident of Athens, died September 3, 2012. Born in Oglethorpe County, he was the son of the late David Sidney and Nettie Sue Colquitt. Mr. Colquitt was preceded in death by his daughter-in-law and granddaughter, Carol Ann and Katie Colquitt and sisters, L.E. Johnson, Cecil Huff and Delree Nation. Mr. Colquitt retired...
Melba White Kay
Sep 1, 2012
The life of Melba White Kay will be celebrated September 4, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at First Christian Church of Athens. Melba was born February 23, 1917 to Robert J. White and Eula Guffin White in Jefferson, Georgia. Mrs. Kay died Saturday, September 1, 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brothers Otis, Lewis, James, and Cecil;...