Lutrelle Phillips
Jul 9, 2011
Colbert - Lutrelle Escoe Phillips, 94, died Saturday, July 9, 2011. Born in Oglethorpe County , she was the daughter of the late Guy and Attie Hanley Escoe. She was a seamstress at Blue Bell Manufacturing for 30 years. She was the wife of the late Dupree Phillips. Survivors include her daughter Sue Phillips of Comer, sons: Reggie Phillips of...
Sue Anne (Stowe) Jones
Jul 7, 2011
Athens - Sue Anne Stowe Jones, 69, of Athens, died July 7, 2011. She was born in Commerce, the oldest daughter of James Edwin and Annie Ruth Clements Stowe. She received a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and a Masters of Library Education from the University of Georgia. She taught first grade at Colbert Elementary School for 34 years....
Nannette Manning West
Jul 7, 2011
Bogart, GA - Nannette Manning West, 95, died July 7, 2011. The daughter of the late F. Claude Manning and Rosie Cooper Manning, she was born February 17, 1916 and was raised in Knoxville, TN. She graduated from the University of Tennessee and the Columbia University Library School in New York City. In 1946, she married Herbert J. West, Jr.,...
Eloise Betts
Jul 7, 2011
Athens, GA - Eloise Betts, 84, died Thursday, July 7, 2011. A native of Athens, GA, she was a daughter of the late Willis T. and Lillie Mae Booth Dickerson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, George Betts, Sr., son, George Andrew Betts; two grandchildren, Andrea Betts Lott and Edward Matthew Tate; two sisters, Valeria D. Saye...
Loy T. Whitsel
Jul 6, 2011
Hull - Loy T. Whitsel, 89, husband of the late Jessie Merle Whitsel, died Wednesday, July 06, 2011 at his residence. A native of Franklin County , he was the son of the late J.C. Whitsel, Sr. and Alice Franklin Whitsel. Serving in the US Army during WWII, he was stationed in England and France . Upon returning from the...
Keith Lee Fouche
Jul 5, 2011
Keith Lee Fouche, 63, died July 5, 2011. A native of Athens, GA, he was a son of the late Chandler and Eloise Dillard Fouche. Mr. Fouche was an active member of Prospect United Methodist Church, where he held various offices over the years. He worked for E. R. Healan for twenty-six years and most recently Dave Gordon Auto Supply....
Robert Paul Robinson
Jul 4, 2011
Athens, GA - Robert Paul Robinson, 75, died July 4, 2011. Formerly of Petersburg, Ohio, he was a son of the late Wilford and Elma Grunden Robinson and was preceded in death by a daughter-in-law, Lisa Robinson. Mr. Robinson lived in Athens for the last twenty-five years and was a founder of the Athens Heritage Lions Club, as well as...
Virginia Clifton
Jul 3, 2011
Danielsville, GA - Virginia Clifton passed away peacefully Sunday, July 3, 2011. She is survived by her husband Carl M. Clifton, her daughters, Susan Lester and Donna Harrington, and her grandchildren; Nicholas and Felicity Schumacher, Lucas and Selina Bordonali, Gabrielle and Justin Hukill, and Matthew and Kellie Lester. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Carol Bordonali. A memorial...
Elizabeth Louisa Rae Ludwig
Jul 3, 2011
Elizabeth Louisa Rae Ludwig of Alpharetta, GA and formerly of Athens, GA and died July 3rd, 2011. She was born and raised in Cedar Rapids, IA November 12, 1977. She is survived by her parents, Joseph and Sandra Ludwig of Atlanta, GA, brother Dr. Joseph Ludwig of Houston, TX, sister Katrina Marie Evans, brother-in-law Christopher Evans, nephew Cooper and niece...
Dorothy Dendy
Jul 3, 2011
Athens - Dorothy Nelson Dendy, 91, of Athens , GA , passed away on Sunday, July 3, 2011. She was born on March 4, 1920, to J.D. and Tressie Nelson of Clay County, Alabama. Her family moved to Albertville , Alabama , when she was a small child and this place always held a special place in her heart. Dorothy...
Laverne T. (Teet) Hayes
Jul 1, 2011
Laverne T. Hayes, 85, died July 1, 2011. A native of Greene County, GA, she was a daughter of the late Lloyd M. and Thelma Satcher Teet and was preceded in death by two husbands, William G. "Jake" Hayes and John T. Walls, Sr. and son, John T. Walls, Jr. Mrs. Hayes was a member of Antioch Christian Church. Graveside...
Jeremy David Jenkins
Jul 1, 2011
Jeremy David Jenkins died July 1, 2011. He was born February 25, 1973 in Elkhart, IN. He was predeceased by his father, Ralph W. Jenkins. He is survived by his wife, Denakae Hicks Jenkins and his "children", Pumpkin, Munson, and Blueberry Jenkins, his mom, Sharon Jenkins, and his wife's parents, Randall and Frankie Hicks and her siblings and their families....
Rossie Brooks
Jun 30, 2011
Watkinsville - Rossie Carson Brooks, 93, wife of the late Harvey Glenn Brooks, died Thursday, June 30, 2011 at Family Life Enrichment Center . Born in Oconee County , Mrs. Brooks was the daughter of the late Robert Lee and Nona Smith Brooks and mother to the late Anthony Wade Brooks. She retired from Rogers Hosiery Mill and was a...
Sibyl B. Smith
Jun 30, 2011
Sibyl Beatrice Smith, 91, died June 30, 2011. A native of White County, she was a daughter of the late Clarence and Genette Forester and the widow of William Prince "W. P." Smith. She was also preceded in death by a son, L. J. Smith, grandson, Tracy Smith, three brothers and three sisters. Mrs. Smith was a member of Cloud's...
Linda Huff (Huff) Crawford
Jun 29, 2011
Statham, GA - Linda Crawford, 69, died June 29, 2011. A lifelong resident of Oconee County, she was a daughter of the late Carlton and Lois Reynolds Huff. She retired from Southern Bell Telephone Company and was a Past President of Pioneers of Southern Bell Telephone Company. After retirement, she worked at Athens Regional Medical Center in communications for five...
Thomas Nelson Ingle
Jun 29, 2011
Watkinsville - Thomas Nelson Ingle, 75, of Watkinsville, passed away June 29, 2011. Mr. Ingle was preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Holly Ingle. Mr. Ingle worked many years for AT&T after which he retired. Mr. Ingle was also a Licensed Amateur Radio Operator (Handle: W4ZTL). Memorial service will be July 12, 2011 at 1:00 PM at Lord &...
Tracey Tolbert
Jun 29, 2011
Athens - Tracey Lynn Tolbert, 44, died June 29, 2011. Born in Athens , she was the daughter of William T. Tolbert of Winterville and Colleen Lowe of Crawford. She was a nurse and member of Our Hope Metropolitan Community Church. Survivors in addition to her parents include two children: Kaitlan Helm of Athens and Nathaniel David Helm of Colbert;...
Henry Lee Geeter
Jun 27, 2011
Arnoldsville - Henry Lee Geeter, passed away June 27, 2011 at Athens Regional Medical Center after a short illness. He was preceded in death by his wife of 40 years, Yvonee Burgess Geeter; his son, Dennis James Geeter; and daughter, Judy Ann Geeter. He was the last surviving child of William and Elizabeth Geeter. He served in the Korean War...
Lavinia Parham
Jun 25, 2011
Carlton, GA - Lavinia Parham, 74, died June 25, 2011. Born in Lavonia, GA, she was the daughter of the late John and Mirtie Dove. She was retired from Busy Box Day Care and was a member of Rogers Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Billy Parham; son, Mark (Tammy) Parham; daughter, Linda (Terry) Kidd; grandchildren, Duane Parham, Dale Parham...
James Walter Maxwell MD
Jun 25, 2011
Dr. James Walter Maxwell, beloved Athens pediatrician, died Saturday June 25, 2011. He was born in Winder, Georgia on August 11, 1934, and grew up in Athens. After leaving high school, he served in South Korea in the United States Air Force. He received an honorable discharge and later graduated from Valdosta State College on the GI Bill. He earned...