OBITUARIES

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Local Obituaries for Athens, GA, Clarke County, Watkinsville, GA, Oconee County, Danielsville, GA, Madison County & Surrounding Areas

Nellie G. Compton

Nellie G. Compton

Dec 2, 2010

Mrs. Nellie G. Compton, 91, went home to be with the Lord on December 2, 2010. Mrs. Compton was born in Oglethorpe County to the Late Robert O. and Fannie Lou Grimes. She was preceded in death by her husband of fifty-three years, Grady H. Compton. She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Martha G. Adkins and Sara...

Janette Fambrough Walker

Janette Fambrough Walker

Dec 1, 2010

Janette Fambrough Walker, 87 of Watkinsville passed away Wednesday, December 1, 2010 at her residence. A native of Oconee County she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Oree Robison Fambrough. She was preceded in death by her husband James W. Walker. She was a member of Antioch Christian Church. Visitation will be held at Oconee Chapel on Friday,...

Barbie Hendrix

Barbie Hendrix

Nov 27, 2010

Barbie Hendrix, 41, died November 27, 2010. A native of Commerce, GA, she was a daughter of Martha Kay Kubitzky and Bobby Hendrix and was preceded in death by her brother, Nathan Holland Kubitzky. She was employed with the University of Georgia for over ten years. Funeral services will be Wednesday, December 1, 2010 at 11:00 AM at the chapel...

Michael Hennessey

Michael Hennessey

Nov 26, 2010

Lexington - Michael Anthony Hennessey, 41, of Lexington, died November 26, 2010. A memorial service was held 1 p.m. Tuesday, November 20, 2010, at Crawford Pentecostal Holiness

Alexander Staudt

Alexander Staudt

Nov 25, 2010

Marietta - Alexander Staudt, 85, died November 25, 2010. Born in Akron, OH, he was the son of the late Alexander and Julia Staudt. Alexander was a member of Faith Lutheran Church, Marietta, GA where he was very active serving the church in different ways: serving as an usher. He served his country in the US Navy from 1943 to...

Georgianna Foster

Georgianna Foster

Nov 22, 2010

Athens - Georgianna Tervia Foster, 91, passed away November 22, 2010. A native of Middlebranch, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late George and Hazel Gans Martin and was also preceded in death by a brother and a sister. Mrs. Foster married Harold Konen in 1944 in Ohio and survived his death in Ormond Beach, Fla., in 1991. She...

Charles William Norton

Charles William Norton

Nov 21, 2010

Athens - Charles William Norton, 69, died Sunday, November 21, 2010 at his residence. Born in Jackson County , he was the son of the late Jewell Norton and Beatrice Crawford Edwards. Charles retired from Pepsi Bottling Company after 35 years as General Manager. He was a member of Watkinsville Memorial Baptist Church and longtime member of the Athens Rotary...

Shirley "patsy" Harris

Shirley "patsy" Harris

Nov 18, 2010

Shirley Patricia "Patsy" Harris, 76, died November 18, 2010. A native of Madison County, GA, she was a daughter of the late Eula Mae Strickland and Hershel R. Bullock, Sr. and was the widow of David Stanley Harris, Jr. She was also preceded in death by her granddaughter, Tracey Manus; sisters, Bobbie Jean Herring and Carolyn Herring; brother, Dickie Bullock....

Robert Lee Morgan

Robert Lee Morgan

Nov 18, 2010

Comer, GA - Robert Lee Morgan, 76, retired Navy pilot and farmer, died Thursday, November 18, 2010 at Eisenhower Medical Center at Fort Gordon. Born in Oglethorpe County, he was the son of the late Lloyd and Ollie Morgan. He graduated from Oglethorpe County High School where he was president of his senior class and attended South Georgia College in...

Elmer Robert Bradberry

Elmer Robert Bradberry

Nov 15, 2010

Elmer Robert Bradberry, 82, died November 15, 2010. A native and longtime resident of Athens, he lived in Lincolnton since 1997. He was a veteran of the United States Army, having served in the Korean Conflict and was a member of Crooked Creek Baptist Church. He was a son of the late Rosetta Huff and Emmett Harrison Bradberry and was...

Paul Edward White

Paul Edward White

Nov 14, 2010

Athens - Paul Edward White, 70, husband of Dallas Christopher White, died Sunday, November 14, 2010 at his residence. Born in Oglethorpe County, he was the son of Lois Morgan White of Winterville and the late Floyd Herschel White, and brother to the late William Floyd White. Paul retired from Westinghouse/ABB after 29 years, and was a member of Arnoldsville...

Edna Borders

Edna Borders

Nov 14, 2010

Edna Borders, 74, died Sunday, November 14, 2010. Born in Athens, she was the daughter of the late Harry Holiday Sims and Octavia Wilson Sims. Survivors include 5 children: Michael Borders of Lexington, KY, Thomas "Tommy" Borders of Crawford, Terrie Combs of Danielsville, Kenneth D. Borders of Bogart, Gregory L. Borders of Florida; eleven grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. Funeral...

Robert Joseph Wright

Robert Joseph Wright

Nov 12, 2010

Watkinsville - Robert Joseph Wright, 60, husband of Donna Bishop Wright, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 12, 2010 at his residence. Born in Rome, Ga., he was the son of the late Arthur and Maude Lacey Wright and brother to the late Fred Wright. Bob was a graduate of the University of Georgia Law School...

Robert "bob" Joseph Wright

Robert "bob" Joseph Wright

Nov 12, 2010

Watkinsville - Robert Joseph Wright, 60, husband of Donna Bishop Wright, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 12, 2010 at his residence. Born in Rome , GA , he was the son of the late Arthur and Maude Lacey Wright and brother to the late Fred Wright. Bob was a graduate of the University of Georgia...

Frank Christopher Cosentino

Frank Christopher Cosentino

Nov 12, 2010

Frank Cosentino Summerville, SC Frank Christopher Cosentino, 54, died November 12, 2010. Born in McMinville, Tennessee but grew up in Atlanta, Ga., Mr. Cosentino was a son of the late Rinaldo and Shirley Jackson Cosentino. He attended Henderson High School in Chamblee, Ga. and was a graduate of the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. Memorial Mass will be Thursday, November...

Priscilla Boone

Priscilla Boone

Nov 11, 2010

Athens - Priscilla Boone, 66, died Thursday, November 11, 2010 at Athens Regional Medical Center . Born in North Little Rock , Arkansas , she was the daughter of the late George and Pearl Anders Maddy. She was a member of Winterville First Baptist Church where she was a member of the JOY Sunday School Class. Priscilla was involved with...

Isabel Leggatt Barnes

Isabel Leggatt Barnes

Nov 10, 2010

Isabel Leggatt Barnes, 86, formerly of Athens, Georgia, died Wednesday, November 10, 2010. Isabel was born in Youngstown, Ohio and lived in Sharon, Pennsylvania until 1969. Isabel worked at the University of Georgia from 1973-1989 in the College of Business as a secretary. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Athens, Georgia. Her husband, William T. Barnes, Jr....

Jordan Matthew Ellis

Jordan Matthew Ellis

Nov 6, 2010

Jordan Matthew Ellis, 17, of Bishop, Ga. passed away November 6, 2010. A lifelong resident of Oconee County, Jordan is the son of William Pannell and Christie Lynne Tasker Ellis. He played baseball for The Titans at North Oconee High School. He also had a tremendous love for animals. He attended Grace Fellowship Church. In lieu of flowers donations may...

Randy Ashley

Randy Ashley

Nov 4, 2010

Watkinsville, GA - James Randy Ashley, 53, died November 4, 2010. Born in Greene County, he was the son of Alberta Giles Ashley of Watkinsville, and the late Floyd Earnest Ashley. Funeral services will be Monday, November 8, 2010 at 2:00 PM at Oconee Chapel Funeral Directors with Mr. Wayne Marable and Rev. Jeff Wilkes officiating. Interment will be in...

Jeanette Epps Smith

Jeanette Epps Smith

Nov 4, 2010

Jeanette Epps Smith, 81, died November 4, 2010. A native of Madison County, she was a daughter of John Royal and Grace Blackmon Epps. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Lee Smith; son, Bobby Lee Smith; brothers, Curtis Epps, Billy Ray Epps and Johnny Epps; sister, Imogene Drake; and grandchild, Bobbie Joe Smith. She was employed with...