Wesley W. McKinnon
Jul 5, 2009
Watkinsville - Wesley W. "Wash" McKinnon, 77, of Watkinsville, died Sunday, July 5, 2009. Born on September 3, 1931, in Athens, Georgia to Walter E. and Lilly C. McKinnon. He retired from the Athens-Clarke County Fire Department as Captain; he also made a career in business for himself as co-owner of City Fire Extinguisher and Welding Products, Inc. and owner...
Hazel Madden Erwin
Jul 3, 2009
Winterville - Hazel Christine Madden Erwin, 83, widow of Henry Marshall Erwin, died July 3, 2009. Born in Elbert County, she was the daughter of the late John Waco Madden and Effie Lee McKelly Madden and was preceded in death by several brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews. Mrs. Erwin was formerly employed with Thomas Textile, General Time and was retired...
Patricia Nadine Stow
Jul 2, 2009
Bishop - Patricia Nadine Stow, 57, died Thursday, July 2, 2009, at her residence. Born in Jacksonville, Fla., she was the daughter of the late Robert W. Stow Sr. and Mary Sue Cantrell Stow. Patricia retired from Athens Regional Medical Center as a medical technologist after 35 years. She was an artist and painter, and loved traveling and gardening. Survivors...
John David Hooper
Jun 30, 2009
Athens - John David Hooper, 99, died June 30, 2009. Born in Madison County, he was the son of the late Judge Ervin and Mattie Lee Hendrix Hooper. He was retired from Athens-Clarke County following 24 years of service and also worked with Roberts Electric Company. Mr. Hooper was a member of Hull Baptist Church. Funeral services will be Friday,...
Jimmy Dee Mattox
Jun 29, 2009
Jimmy Dee Mattox, 64, died June 29, 2009. A native and lifelong resident of Oglethorpe County, he was a son of L. D. and Hazel Queen Mattox. He retired from Ryder Logistics after thirty years, where he received an award for two million accident free miles. Graveside services will be Thursday, July 2, 2009 at 10:00 AM at Mattox Bray...
Jack Phillip Ingram
Jun 26, 2009
Carlton - Jack Phillip Ingram, 48, husband of Pamela Ingram, died June 26, 2009 at Athens Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be held 3PM. Sunday, June 28, 2009 at Lord & Stephens East Chapel with Rev. George Ormsbee officiating. The family will receive friends at the residence of his father, Jack Ingram, 380 Watson Mill Road, Comer, GA. Born...
Lisa Shubert
Jun 21, 2009
Colbert - Lisa Lynn Cotton Shubert, 42, died June 21, 2009. Born in Jackson County, she was the daughter of Robert Cotton (Sandra) and Mollie Haynes Kohl. She was a mail carrier. Survivors, in addition to her parents, include her husband, Tony Shubert; children, Mallory Farmer, Katie Farmer, Ashley Shubert, Candace Shubert and Tanner Shubert; and four grandchildren. Services will...
Henry Gerald Peterman
Jun 21, 2009
Comer - Henry Gerald Peterman, 66, died Sunday, June 21, 2009, at Athens Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m., Wednesday, June 24, 2009, at Lord & Stephens Oglethorpe Chapel with Rev. William Anglin officiating. Burial will follow at Clouds Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. Born at home in Oglethorpe County, he was the son of Eddie Forrester...
T. J. Cotton
Jun 21, 2009
Colbert - Terry "T.J." Cotton, 39, died June 21, 2009. Born in Jackson County, he was the son of Robert Cotton (Sandra) and Mollie Haynes Kohl. He was a self-employed painter. Survivors, in addition to his parents, include his children, Morgan Cotton, Ansley Cotton, Terry Blake Cotton and Joshua Cotton; and stepdaughter, Morgan Gilreath. Services will be Thursday, June 25,...
James Hamilton Matthews
Jun 16, 2009
Mauldin, S.C. - James "Jim" Hamilton Matthews, 43, died June 16, 2009. A native of Clarke County, Ga., he was a son of Fred R. and Rhoda Arnold Matthews of Athens, Ga. He was a 1984 graduate of Cedar Shoals High School and also graduated from the University of Georgia with a degree in Turf Management and Horticulture. He was...
William Shayne Erwin
Jun 15, 2009
Crawford - William Shayne Erwin, 46, died Monday, June 15, 2009 at Athens Regional Medical Center. Born in Athens, Shayne lived all of his life in Oglethorpe. He was the son of the late Carlton Erwin, Sr. and Jackie Deese Erwin. He was also preceded in death by his brother, John "Johnny" Franklin Erwin. Survivors include his girlfriend of 16...
Kenneth Franklin Wynn
Jun 15, 2009
Athens - Kenneth Franklin Wynn, 46, died Monday, June 15, 2009. Survivors include his mother and step father, Margaret Hudson Wynn Bradberry and Jerry Bradberry; daughter: Emily Wynn; brother: Brian Bradberry; as well as aunts, uncles and cousins. He was a loving, caring father, friend to all and will be missed.
Lois Jane Looney
Jun 14, 2009
Colbert - Lois Jane Looney, 48, died Sunday, June 14, 2009, at her residence. Born in Athens, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Fannie Mae Looney. She was a machine operator at Peterson Springs. Survivors include her son, JR Looney of Colbert; daughters Angela Bentley of Colbert and Julie Folger of Fayetteville, N.C.; brothers Jackie Looney of...
Ruth Lord
Jun 12, 2009
Athens, GA - Zelma Ruth Lord, 88, died June 12, 2009. Born in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Odell and Zebell Benton Lord. She was retired from Kroger and St. Mary's Hospital and was a member of East Athens Baptist Church. Funeral services will be Sunday, June 14, 2009 at 2:00 PM at East Athens Baptist...
Runette Payne
Jun 11, 2009
Runette Payne, 97, died June 11, 2009. A longtime resident of Oconee County, she was a daughter of the late Harvey and Martha Grizzle Butler. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Arthur S. Luke and Willie A. Payne and stepson, Milton Payne. She was the last of nine siblings. She was a member of Bogart Baptist Church and...
Clifford L. Morris
Jun 11, 2009
Clifford L. Morris, 79, died June 11, 2009. A native of Madison County, GA, he was a son of the late James Redden and Annie Eva Sharp Morris. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Marie Morris and Lucille Morris; sister and brother-in-law, Katie and Bill Toney; brothers, C. B. Morris and Johnny Morris; sister-in-law, Agnes Morris; brother-in-law, Jowett...
Barbara Ree Patrick Martin
Jun 11, 2009
Carrollton, Texas - Barbara Ree Patrick Martin, 75, of Carrollton, Texas, died Thursday night, June 11, 2009. Born in Athens, Ga., in Clarke County, she was the daughter of the late James Robert "Dink" Patrick Sr. and the late Lillie "Marie" Brown Patrick. She is preceded in death by her brother, James Robert Patrick Jr.; sister-in-law, Ann Elizabeth Tiller Patrick;...
Ralph David Jackson
Jun 9, 2009
Athens - Ralph David Jackson, 56, died Tuesday, June 9, 2009. Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 11, 2009, at 1 p.m. at the chapel of Lord & Stephens, East, with Rev. Darrly Mathis officiating. Burial will follow at Oconee Memorial Park. Born in Whitfield County, Ga., he was the son of the late Ralph Jackson of Chatsworth, Ga....
Clinton Lake Weaver
Jun 9, 2009
Athens - Clinton Lake Weaver, 79, husband of 55 years to Doris Powell Weaver, died Tuesday, June 9, 2009, at St. Mary's Hospice House. Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 11, 2009, at 11 a.m. at the chapel of Lord and Stephens, West, with Rev. Rob Bray officiating. Pallbearers will be Joe Hart, Jack Rogers, Clint Weaver, Billy Weaver,...
Reba Lee Epps
Jun 8, 2009
Athens - Reba Lee Epps, 77, wife of the late Curtis Epps, died Monday, June 8, 2009, at St. Mary's Hospital. Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 11, 2009, at 10 a.m. at the chapel of Lord and Stephens, East, with Rev. Lonny Blackmon officiating. Pallbearers will be family and friends. Burial will be at Old Fort Cemetery, Carlton,...