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William Steven Tiller
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...
Lisa Ann Carroll
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...
Mildred Hansford
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,...
Mary Sivilia (Drake) Stewart
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...
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 &...
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