Harold Lewis Benton Sr
Nov 16, 2012
Harold Lewis Benton, Sr., 81, died November 16, 2012. A native of Gainesville, GA, he was a son of the late William Lewis and Marietta Azbell Benton. He was preceded in death by his wife, Yvonne Jordan Benton, son, William Lee "Bill" Benton and sister, Billie Crowden. Mr. Benton retired from Athens Coca-Cola Bottling Company after twenty-seven years and also...
Gerry Bridges
Nov 15, 2012
Gerry Bridges, age 67, passed away November 15, 2012. Mr. Bridges was born on May 23, 1945 in Danielsville, GA to George Thomas and Ora Opal Whitfield Bridges. He served his country with honor in the US Army during the Vietnam War. Mr. Bridges will be remembered for playing Smoky The Bear. He was retired from the U.S. Forestry Service...
Ralph Edward "Eddie C" Clawson Jr
Nov 15, 2012
Ralph Edward Clawson, Jr. fondly known to many as "Eddie C" age 62 died November 15, 2012 in Athens Georgia. Ed was born on June 5, 1950 in Richmond, Indiana to Peggy and Ralph Clawson. He was the youngest of eight siblings. He graduated from Lincoln High School Cambridge City, Indiana. Ed received a Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics...
James David Moore
Nov 15, 2012
James David Moore, 59, died November 15, 2012. A native of Commerce, GA, he was a son of the late James T. and Betty McElroy Moore and was preceded in death by a stepson, Chadwick Ansley Colquitt. Memorial services will be Sunday, November 18, 2012 at 2:00 PM at the chapel of Lord and Stephens, Danielsville with Rev. Barry Black...
Bertie Lou Herring
Nov 14, 2012
Bertie Lou Herring, 91, wife of the late Henry David Herring, died Wednesday, November 14, 2012. A native of Madison County, she was the daughter of the late James and Marize Whitley Patat. She retired from Blue Bell Textiles and was a member of Oakgrove Baptist Church. In addition to her husband and parents she was preceded in death by...
Lynda (Collins) Kelley
Nov 14, 2012
Watkinsville, GA - Lynda Collins Kelley, 58, died November 14, 2012. Born in Lincolnton, NC, she was the daughter of Emma Janet Highfil Collins and the late William Henry Collins. Lynda's extraordinary career was marked by many successes. She earned a BS in Animal Sciences from North Carolina State University, and was selected for Alpha Zeta and Phi Kappa Phi....
A. Hinton Patrick
Nov 14, 2012
A. Hinton Patrick, 71, husband of Shirley Bradshaw Patrick, died Wednesday, November 14, 2012. A native of Oconee County, Mr. Patrick was the son of the late Guy Hinton and Juliette Montgomery Patrick. He was also preceded in death by his sisters: Matilda Adams and Rosella Hansford. He retired from James Ingram Construction Company as a carpenter and member of...
Mary Kay (Butler) Wood
Nov 13, 2012
Mary Kay Butler Wood, age 51, passed away November 13, 2012. She was preceded in death by her father, Joseph R. Butler, and step-father, Billy Melton. Survivors include her husband of 17 years, Todd Frances Wood; children, Jamie Tucker, Elijah Wood, Mary Wood, Stephen Wood, David Wood; mother, Virginia Burnette Melton; sister, Patty Ogle; brothers, Larry Butler, Jimmy Melton, Joey...
Caitlyn Damara Christy
Nov 13, 2012
Caitlyn Damara Christy, age 16, passed away November 13, 2012. She was an Honor student at Madison County High School and was employed with Zaxby's in Hull. She planned to attend Georgia Southern. Survivors include her father, Scott Christy; grandfather, David Fredrick; brothers, Nick Christy, Osman Torres, Addison Smith, Shaun Garrett; and sister, Amanda Garrett. Funeral services will be held...
Eddie Fowler
Nov 13, 2012
Eddie Fowler, 83, of Athens died Tuesday, November 13, 2012. A native of Athens he was born to the late Alfred and Carrie Fowler. Eddie was a devoted member of First Apostolic Church and served in the United States Army. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Vivian Fowler, and a daughter Jackie Fowler....
Steve Bruce White
Nov 13, 2012
Winterville, GA - Steve White, 53, died November 13, 2012. Survivors include his mother, Vanna Williams; daughter, Heather White and step brother, Billy Allen White. Services will be Thursday, November 15, 2012 at 3:30 PM at Lord and Stephens Chapel, EAST.
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Thursday, November 15th, 2012 3:30pm, Lord and Stephens, EAST
Margie Marie Sapera (Huth) O'Halloran
Nov 12, 2012
Margie Marie Huth Sapera O'Halloran, died peacefully at Athens Heritage on November 12, 2012 at age 92. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Leo J. Sapera, Jr., her second husband, Frank C. O'Halloran, Jr. and her parents, Robert C. and Nora Huth. A native of New Orleans, she lived there for over eighty years before moving to...
Linda Jane Maddox
Nov 11, 2012
Linda Jane Maddox, age 62, passed away November 11, 2012. She is survived by her husband, Richard Maddox; daughter, Paige Phillips (Nathan); sisters, Kathy McGettigan and Pam Childs (William); grandson, Ben Phillips; and granddaughter, Katie Jane Phillips. Memorial services will be held at 1PM on Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at Colbert Cemetery with the Rev. Wayne Phillips officiating. Lord &...
Mae Whitehead Snelling
Nov 11, 2012
Mae Whitehead Snelling of Athens, formerly of Carlton, GA, died Sunday, November 11, 2012. Mae was the daughter of the late Walter Joe and Chloe Adams Whitehead and wife of the late Henry B. Snelling, Jr. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Charles and Sue Snelling; son, Joe Snelling; two grandsons, Brad Snelling, Brian Snelling and wife Julie,...
Charles Richard Jackson
Nov 10, 2012
Charles Richard Jackson, 85 of Athens, went to be with the Lord, passing peacefully in his sleep, on November 10th, 2012. The son of Elva Franklin and Ruth E. (Somerlot) Jackson, he was born in Iberia Ohio on April 10, 1927. Raised in Martel, Ohio, he dutifully joined the United States Army in 1947 and served in Alaska. He married...
Henry Earl Howard
Nov 9, 2012
SGT. Henry Earl Howard, 22, died Friday, November 9, 2012. Born in Royston, he was the son of John Benson and Tracey Jones Howard of Comer. He was actively serving in the US Army Reserve. Henry was employed at Walmart and Cross Restoration and was attending Athens Technical College. Survivors in addition to his parents include his sister: Gracie Floretta...
Clara Strickland Simmons
Nov 9, 2012
Clara Strickland Simmons, age 91, died on November 9, 2012. She was born in Madison County, Georgia and lived most of her life there. She was the daughter of the late Joe Strickland and Victoria Williamson Strickland. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Frazier Lee Simmons, infant daughter Patricia Ann Simmons, seven brothers, one...
William P. Collins Sr
Nov 9, 2012
William P. Collins, devoted family man, loving husband, father and grandfather, died November 9, 2012 with family at his side. Born in Elkhart, IN on March 19, 1924, he was a longtime resident prior to moving to Watkinsville 15 years ago. He was the son of the late Charles William and Cora Ellen Van Tilburg Collins. Mr. Collins was a...