George Dennis Brown
Jun 23, 2012
Dennis Brown, 55, died Saturday, June 23, 2012. Dennis loved racing softball, hunting and fishing. Born in Franklin County, Dennis was the son of Edwin and Shirley Brown. He was preceded in death by his brother, Gerald Brown. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sons: George (Mary Brown of Colbert, Jordan (Courtney) Brown of Arnoldsville; sister:...
Billy Joel Rogers
Jun 23, 2012
Billy Rogers, 61, died Saturday, June 23, 2012. A native of Oglethorpe County, he was the son of Laura Nell Wilson Rogers of Comer and the late Duke Rogers. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his brother, Henry Rogers, and his sister-in-law, Inez Nation. Billy was a 1969 graduate of Oglethorpe County High School, was...
Kelly McCannon
Jun 22, 2012
Kelly McCannon, 88, went home to be with his Lord on Friday, June 22, 2012. A native and life long resident of Oglethorpe County, he was the son of the late Earl and Emily Patton McCannon. He was also preceded in death by his six sisters and four brothers. He retired from Dixie Granite and was a member of Burts...
Clare H. Royce
Jun 22, 2012
Retired U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Clare H. Royce, 96, of Athens, died June 22, 2012. Lord & Stephens Funeral Home East, Athens, has charge of arrangements.
Lamar Rondall (Ron) Mize
Jun 22, 2012
Lamar Rondall "Ron" Mize, 72, died June 22, 2012. A native of Athens, GA, he was a son of the late Lamar H. and Lois Glosson Mize. He was preceded in death by his wife of forty-eight years, Gaynelle Roling Mize and his sister, Martha Jordan. Mr. Mize graduated from Athens High in 1957 and served in Korea while in...
Frances V. Garrett
Jun 21, 2012
Frances V. Garrett, 86, died Thursday, June 21, 2012. A native of Colbert, she was the daughter of the late Luther Claude and Lillian France Norman Black. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William Odell Garrett. She retired from Bellsouth. Survivors include her sister, Minnie Lee Black Epps of Comer and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services...
Jo Ann McKinnick Whitfield
Jun 21, 2012
Jo Ann McKinnick Whitfield, age 69, passed away Thursday, June 21, 2012. A native of Walton County Mrs. Whitfield was the daughter of the late Eugene and Frances Knight McKinnick. She is preceded in death by a son, Jeff Haulk and a brother, James McKinnick. Funeral services will be held Sunday, June 24, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at Brown Chapel,...
Mary Frances (Jones) Burkhalter
Jun 19, 2012
Mary Frances Burkhalter, 80, died June 19, 2012. A native of Oglethorpe County, she was a daughter of the late Emory and Winona Duncan Jones. She was preceded in death by three sisters, Vivian Bradberry, Ethel Bridge and Ann McDaniel and one brother, Grady Jones. Graveside services will be Thursday, June 21, 2012 at 2:00 PM at Evergreen Memorial Park...
Charles Alden "Charlie" Carter
Jun 18, 2012
Charles "Charlie" Alden Carter, 71, died June 18, 2012. A native of Oglethorpe County, he was a son of the late Cornelius and Lois Christian Carter. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Marie Hagwood and Betty Tatum; infant daughter, Cornelia Ann Carter; and two grandchildren, Brandon and Miranda Carter. Mr. Carter was a foster parent for twenty-five years....
James Thomas Strickland Sr
Jun 17, 2012
James Thomas Strickland Sr., 63, of Colbert, died Sunday June 17, 2012. A native of Vienna, Mr. Strickland was the son of the late Guy A. and Blanchie Brown Strickland, and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. In addition to his parents, Mr. Strickland was preceded in death by his son, James Thomas Strickland Jr., and sisters, Frances Spratlin,...
Mary Ellen Bell
Jun 17, 2012
Mary Ellen Bell, 54, died Sunday, June 17, 2012. Born in Athens, she was the daughter of the late Harry Cecil and Mary Virginia Bell Collins. She was of the Baptist Faith and had attended Bogart Baptist Church and most recently Cleveland Road Baptist Church. She was a nursing assistant at St. Mary's Hospital as well as various other medical...
Louise Lindsey Autry
Jun 15, 2012
Louise Lindsey Autry, 97, of Athens, GA went home to be with her Lord and Savior on June 15, 2012. Mrs. Autry was born in Oglethorpe County, Georgia to the late Maude and Frank Lindsey. She was preceded in death by her daughter and son-in-law, Alma Jean and James L. Brooks; one sister, Mary Ann Shinkle and great grandchild, Amanda...
William Robert "Bill" Frank
Jun 14, 2012
Mr. William "Bill" Robert Frank, age 55 of Watkinsville, passed away on Thursday, June 14, 2012. Mr. Frank was born in Augusta, GA to Alexander Richard and Peggy Vance Odorizzzi Frank on December 28, 1956. He went to Walter F. George High School, and attended Mercer University where he played on the baseball team and was drafted in minor leagues....
Martha Ida Tyner
Jun 14, 2012
Martha Ida Tyner, age 86, died Thursday June 14, 2012. A native of Madison County GA, Mrs. Tyner was the daughter of the late Rev. D.H. Kesler, Sr. and Mammie Pritchett Kesler. Mrs. Tyner is preceded in death by her husband William Dwaine Tyner and a grandchild, Lee Tyner. Funeral services will be held Sunday, June 17, 2012 at 2:00...
Stephen Edward Woodall
Jun 14, 2012
Stephen Edward Woodall, 56, died June 14, 2012 after a courageous battle with cancer. A native of Washington, DC, he was the son of Obyne Armour of Hull, GA and the late Thomas Edward Woodall. He was also preceded in death by his grandparents, Hurxel (Beulah) Woodall and Melvin (Cyble) Mullins. Funeral services will be Saturday, June 16, 2012 at...
Ronald Culver Walters
Jun 12, 2012
Ronald Culver Walters, 86, died June 12, 2012. A native of Sheridan, WY, he was a son of the late Chester Roland and Olive Culver Walters. He was a retired computer programmer and had lived in this area since 2005. He was especially proud of his service in the United States Navy. Funeral services will be Monday, June 18, 2012...
Joe Paul Sanders
Jun 6, 2012
oe Paul Sanders, 90, of Danielsville, passed away on Wednesday, June 6, 2012. A native of Madison County, he was the son of the late Wannie and Icie Sanders. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Tammy. He was a member of Union Baptist Church, served his country in the US Army and was...
Eula Mae Walden
Jun 5, 2012
Eula Mae Walden died June 5, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband, John H. Walden and two daughters, Mary Helen Lowry and Fannie Reese. Graveside services will be Friday, June 8, 2012 at 11:00 am at Evergreen Memorial Park. Survivors include three children, John F. Walden of Hull, Sue Walden of Athens and Margie Montgomery of Jacksonville,...
Paul Edward "Buzz" Hammond
Jun 5, 2012
Paul Edward "Buzz" Hammond, 49, died June 5, 2012. Born in Maryville, TN, he has made his home in Athens since 1976. He was the son of Pat Hammond (Linda) of Arnoldsville and the late Patricia Gayle Dalton. Buzz was a longtime Athens musician, playing with bands that included Little Tigers, Green House and Time Toy. He helped the music...
Vera Whitfield
Jun 5, 2012
Vera Morrison Whitfield of Ila, Georgia died Tuesday, June 5, 2012 , at Athens Regional Hospital following a brief illness. Born in Madison County, Georgia, October 22, 1934, to Marion Morrison and Nobie Haggard Morrison, she was of the Methodist faith. She was a widow of the late James W. Whitfield. She is survived by her sisters, Patricia McGhee and...