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Irene Hardeman
Apr 5, 2012
Watkinsville, GA - Irene Hardeman, 88, passed away peacefully Thursday evening, April 5, with very close friends at her side. Daughter of the late Jessie Lee and Nancy Tucker Hardeman, she was born in Oglethorpe County and was retired from Thomas Textile. Irene is survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Saturday, April 7, 2012 at 11:00 AM...
Jimmie Ree Wardlaw
Apr 4, 2012
Jimmie Ree Wardlaw, age 103 of Sanford Community, Madison County passed away Wednesday, April 4, 2012. Jimmie Ree Wardlaw was born October 5, 1908. She was the last surviving of eleven children of James Anthony Stone and Annie Epps Stone of Sanford Community. Her life was dedicated to her family, her church, and her community. She was predeceased by her...
Carlene Arrington Jones
Apr 4, 2012
Carleen Arrington Jones of Oconee County, GA passed away on April 4, 2012 after suffering for several years with Alzheimer's disease. Carleen was born March 26, 1933 in York, Alabama and was the daughter of Douglas and Stella Arrington, both deceased. She is survived by her loving spouse of 56 years, Samuel B. Jones, Jr.; and children, Valerie Hinesley (Bill)...
Henry W. Swaim
Apr 4, 2012
Eastanollee, GA - Henry W. Swaim age 92 died Wednesday April 4, 2012. Mr. Swaim was the son of the late William and Dela Mathis Swaim and was preceded in death by his wife Beveline Loggins Swaim and daughter Evelyn Keith. Mr. Swaim was a retired minister. Funeral services will be held Saturday April 7, 2012 at Mt. Zion Baptist...
James David Fleming
Apr 4, 2012
James David Fleming, husband of Judith Henson Fleming, died April 4, 2012 at his residence. Born August 15, 1949 in Athens, GA, David was the son of the late C.J. and Irene Fleeman Fleming. He served his country in the US Army and was a farmer. Survivors in addition to his wife include his sons: Roy(Linda) Fleming of Winterville, Curt...
Martha Ann Michael
Apr 3, 2012
Martha Ann Michael, 72, died April 3, 2012. Born in Clarke County, she was the daughter of the late Roger, Sr. and Mary Lou Strickland Kittle. She worked at General Time and Dairy Pak and retired from Family Life Enrichment Center where she had a genuine passion for those she cared for. She was dedicated to her family and is...
Carolyn Eugenia (Fleming) Farr
Apr 3, 2012
Carolyn Eugenia Fleming Farr, 80, wife of the late James L. Farr, died Monday, April 3, 2012. Born in Hartwell, GA, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Edwin and Eva Mae Culbertson Fleming. She retired from the Social Security Administration as well as the University of Georgia. She was a member of East Athens Baptist Church. Survivors include...
James N. (James) Neal
Apr 2, 2012
James "Jim" E. Neal went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 2, 2012. He will be greatly missed by his wife Lillian Boeve Neal, and daughters and sons-in law Elizabeth Neal Goldman (Eric) of Newberry, SC, and Martha Neal Morris (Mark) of Savannah, Ga. Some of his greatest joys in life were his grandchildren: Eric...
W. Charles Huff
Apr 2, 2012
Bogart, GA - W. Charles Huff, 79, died April 2, 2012. Born in Clarke County, he was the son of the late Doctor Dowell and Ellen Autry Huff. He was a longtime resident of Oconee County and attended Mars Hill Baptist Church. Mr. Huff loved hunting, fishing and playing guitar. He was a devoted family man and friend to many....
Leila (Daughtry) Denmark
Apr 1, 2012
Dr. Leila Daughtry Denmark, retired pediatrician and one of the world's oldest people, died April 1, 2012 at the home of her daughter in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Denmark was born on February 1, 1898 in Portal, GA in Bulloch County, the third of the twelve children of Elerbee and Alice Hendricks Daughtry. She was predeceased by her husband, John Eustace...
Clifford Warren Howard Sr
Mar 30, 2012
Clifford Warren Howard, 83, husband of the late Catherine "Kitty" Guest Howard, died Friday, March 30, 2012. A native of Columbia, County, he was the son of the late Arthur B. and Ruth Robertson Howard. He retired from Westclox / General Time and was of the Methodist Faith. In addition to his parents, Mr. Howard was preceded in death by...
Joseph F. Mendicino
Mar 27, 2012
Born November 22, 1930, Mr. Joseph F. Mendicino, 81, a scientist and Professor Emeritus University of Georgia died peacefully, March 27, 2012. He was surrounded by his family and friends. No services will be held at this time. Mr. Mendicino is survived by his dear wife, Martha, and six children, David Mendicino, Kathryn ( husband, Marco) Davila, Sylvia Mendicino, Darryl...
I. V. Matthews
Mar 27, 2012
I.V. Matthews age 76 died Tuesday March 27, 2012. A native of Lincoln Co. Mr. Matthews was the son of the late Paul and Lois Mae Colquitt Matthews. Mr. Matthews was preceded in death by his wife Mary H. Johnson Matthews. Mr. Matthews was a retired diesel mechanic. Funeral services will be held Saturday March 31, 2012 at 11:00am at...
Donna Rea Shirley
Mar 26, 2012
Donna Rea Shirley, 51 of Jacksonville FL, passed away Monday, March 26, 2012 following a tremendous battle with cancer. She grew up in Athens Georgia and is survived by her husband Jason Shirley. She is also survived by her Parents Donald and Marguerite Wood, Sister Debbie Payne, and her husband Ricky Payne, and nephew Jeremy Payne. Donna was a Graduate...
Mamie (Morris) Benton
Mar 22, 2012
Mamie Morris Benton, 95, of Colbert, died Thursday, March 22, 2012. A native of Madison County, she was the daughter of the late John Zed Morris and Evie Rowe Morris and the widow of H. Harold Benton, who died in 1998. She joined Colbert Baptist Church at age 13 and lived most of her life in Colbert except for a...
Lois Bowles Burgess
Mar 21, 2012
Lois Bowles Burgess, 80, wife of the late Henry Calvin Burgess, died Wednesday, March 21, 2012. A native of Athens, GA, she was the daughter of the late Ben and Flora Bowles. In addition to her husband and parents, Lois was preceded in death by her sister and brother in law, Marion and Clinton Bales. She retired from Reliance Electric....
Marshall Fredrick Hutchinson
Mar 21, 2012
Marshall Fredrick Hutchinson, 84, died March 21, 2012. A native of Knoxville, TN, he was a son of the late Nathan and Ethel Wheeler Hutchinson. Mr. Hutchinson lived in Atlanta for over fifty years before moving to the Athens area twelve years ago. He retired from Bell South after forty-three years and was a member of the Telephone Pioneers. Mr....
Grady Hoover Allen
Mar 20, 2012
Mr. Grady Hoover Allen, age 83, of Danielsville, passed away at Athens Regional Medical Center on Tuesday, March 20, 2012. Mr. Allen was born in Danielsville on March 4, 1929 to Will and Erma Lou Rowe Allen. He worked for Glenn Vaughn Construction Company for many years as well as tending to the family farm which he had done since...
Gene McCannon
Mar 20, 2012
Mr. Gene McCannon, 77, passed away March 20, 2012. A native of Lexington, he was the son of the late Shub and Leslie McCannon. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Joe McCannon, and sister, Fradie King. Mr. McCannon worked several years in Retail sales at A & P Grocery and Walmart. Survivors include his wife, Carolyn McCannon;...
Harold Frederick Zornig
Mar 19, 2012
Harold Frederick Zornig died peacefully Monday, March 19, 2012 at his home surrounded by loved ones. Harold was born November 23, 1927 in his farmhouse near Lester, Iowa to Maurine, and Gus Zornig. He attended high school in Rock Rapids, Iowa. Harold served in the Korean War as a First Lieutenant, Combat Engineer, earning the Korean Service Medal with 5...
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