Jul 29, 2011

Robert Allan "Bob" Bisplinghoff was born on February 6, 1945, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, to parents Carl Allan Bisplinghoff, Jr. and Betty Davis Bisplinghoff. While he was still very young, his family moved to Orlando, Florida, where he grew up with his brother Roger before attending Rollins College for his undergraduate degree in business. Following college, he did his graduate work...

Jul 27, 2011

Do not stand at my grave and weep I am not there. I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow. I am the diamond glints on snow. I am the sunlight on ripened grain. I am the gentle autumn rain. When you awaken in the morning's hush I am the swift uplifting rush. Of quiet birds in...

Jul 26, 2011

Athens - Donald Hayward Kent, 77, died Tuesday, July 26, 2011. Born in Moultrie, he was the son of the late Ira and Ruby Kent. He was the owner and operator of Kent's Heating & Refrigeration. Survivors include his daughters, Decia (Dennis) Alewine, of Athens, and Sandy (Dwayne) Hamilton, of Nicholson; brother, Howard Kent, of Hull; sisters, Linda Thompson, of...

Jul 25, 2011

Roy Michael Allen Sr., age 54 of Danielsville passed away at Emory University Hospital on Monday, July 25, 2011 following a period of declining health. Mr. Allen was born in Commerce, GA on October 27, 1956 to Roy Henry and Virginia Glisson Allen. Mr. Allen worked for Bi-Lo for a number of years from where he retired, he was a...

Jul 24, 2011

Athens - Carroll Roscoe Drury, 90, of Athens, died July 24, 2011. He was born in Camden County on April 12, 1921 to Nora Hilton Drury and William Crawford Drury. Preceding him in death were his parents; his first wife of 44 years, Runell Still Drury; his brothers, Elbern, Roy, J.C., and Hilton Drury; and sister, Juanita Drury Lewis. He...

Jul 24, 2011

Bishop - Era Hicks, 87, wife of the late Grady Hicks, died Sunday, July 24, 2011 at her residence. Born in Athens, she was the daughter of the late Rev. O.C. Hammond and Rosa Kent Hammond and sister to the late James Hammond, Cyril Hammond, survived by Elaine Gooch (daughter); Hubert Hammond, Bert Hammond, Alan Hammond and Lorelle Hammond. She...

Jul 24, 2011

Benjamin Franklin Fields Jr. age 83 of Watkinsville passed away at his home following a period of declining health. Mr. Fields was born in College Park, GA on August 31, 1927 to Benjamin and Lena Bray Fields. He worked for Norfolk Southern Railroad designing computer systems for the railway. He is preceded in death by his sister Jan Fields Powell....

Jul 23, 2011

Charles "Reggie" Dillard , 56, of Bogart, died July 23, 2011. Born in Athens, he was the son of Bobbie Dillard of Statham and the late Don Dillard. He was the Distribution Manager for Classic City Beverages for more than thirty years and had attended Ray's United Methodist Church. Reggie truly enjoyed spending time with his family, living life, meeting...

Jul 21, 2011

Athens Ga. - Dr. James Harold Bricker Jr., 77, died Thursday, July 21, 2011. A native of Wilkinsburg, PA, he was the son of the late James Bricker and Ethel Bricker. He retired from the EPA after 30 years and had attended Covenant Presbyterian Church. He is survived by his wife, Jean Bricker, children John Bricker, Athens Ga, Jane Kinberg,...

Jul 20, 2011

Athens - Myrtle Jernigan Jones, 87, died Wednesday, July 20, 2011. Born in Atlanta, she was the daughter of the late Charles Newman Jernigan and Estelle Wood Jernigan, and wife of the late Jerry Leonard Jones. She was a homemaker and a member of the Green Acres Garden Club for a number of years. Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law,...

Jul 17, 2011

Crawford - Louise S. Scarborough, 82, wife of Earl B. Scarborough, died Monday, July 18, 2011. Born in Madison, GA, she was the daughter of the late Lonnie and Molly Stapp. She worked as the Financial Secretary at First United Methodist Church of Athens and she and her husband, Earl, were the owners of Scarborough's Department Store in Crawford. She...

Jul 17, 2011

Lexington, GA - Robert Cecil Johnson, III, 50, died Sunday, July 17, 2011. He was born in Bethesda Naval Hospital, November 13, 1960 to Robert C. Johnson, Jr. and Joyce Woody Johnson. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, R. Cecil Johnson and L.E. Colquitt Johnson of Lexington, Paul C. Woody and Nelle Fullbright Woody of Spruce Pine, NC...

Jul 15, 2011

Lloyd B. Colquitt, 84, of Lexington, passed away at his residence on Friday, July 15, 2011. He was born on December 31, 1926, the son of Onnie L. and Mamie Lou Willoughby Colquitt. He was preceded in death by sister Mary Lou Bridges and Brother Robert Willis Colquitt. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Martha Thaxton Colquitt;...

Jul 15, 2011

Hull - Berthine Marie Kitchens, 75, of Hull, died Wednesday, June 15, 2011. A memorial service will be Saturday, July 23, 2011 at 2 p.m. at Colbert First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Hugh E. Hendrickson and the Rev. Jim Haralson officiating. Lord & Stephens East Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

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Jul 14, 2011

Comer, GA - Sherry Lee Turner, 57, died July 14, 2011. A native of Washington, DC, she was a daughter of the late Henry Calvin and Martha Murray Martin and preceded in death by a brother, Douglas Calvin Martin. She was employed at the Richard B. Russell Research Center for twenty-four years and was a member of Harvest Church for...

Jul 14, 2011

Atlanta, GA - He lived his life with amazing courage and conviction. William Scott King, truly a man for all seasons, died on July 14, 2011 at the age of 33. Born in Birmingham, AL, Scott King lived briefly in Waycross, GA, Griffin, GA and Anniston, AL. He spent most of his growing up years, however, in Athens, GA. Scott...

Jul 13, 2011

Lexington - William Steven Tiller, a native of Oglethorpe county, passed away on Wednesday, July 13th, 2011 after fighting a long battle with liver disease. Affectionately known to everyone as Steve, he lived all of his forty-four years with a passion for life, fun, and a stubborn determination. He worked hard all of his life in the logging, construction, and...

Jul 13, 2011

Athens , GA - Lisa Ann Carroll, 46, died Wednesday, July 13, 2011 at Athens Regional Medical Center . Born in Orlando , FL , she was the daughter of the late Bob and Ann Carroll. Survivors include one brother and sister in law: John and Laurie Carroll of Canton ; sister: Patty Carroll of Atlanta and nieces two Ashlyn...

Jul 13, 2011

Athens, GA - Mildred B. Hansford, 73, died July 13, 2011. A native of Chattooga County, GA, she was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Willena Dudley Bridges and niece, Kimberly Starr Bridges. Private services will be held. Survivors include her husband, Tommy Ralph Hansford; children, Jeff Hansford of Athens, Doug (Julie) Hansford of Watkinsville; Phillip (Tonya) Hansford,...

Jul 10, 2011

Hull, GA - Mary Sivilia Drake Stewart, 89, died July 10, 2011. A lifelong resident of Madison County, she was the daughter of the late Jessie Clinton and Lillie Maude Tolbert Drake. She was preceded in death by her husband Edgar R. Stewart in 2009, two sisters and four brothers. Mrs. Stewart was a dedicated and longtime member of Hull...