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Grace Moore Posey
Jan 19, 2011
Bogart - Grace M. Posey, 86, wife of the late Quincy Cleveland Posey, died January 19, 2011 at Athens Regional Medical Center . Born in Recovery, GA, she was the daughter of the late William Mason and Martha Spear Moore. In addition to her husband of 67 years and her parents, Grace was preceded in death by her brother, Lester...
James Roger Altmiller
Jan 17, 2011
James Roger Altmiller, 54, died January 17, 2011. A native of Louisville, KY, he was the son of Mary Altmiller and the late James Benjamin Altmiller. Private services will be held. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his companion, Jenni Kelly; three sons, Timothy Altmiller, Benjamin Altmiller and Andrew Altmiller; brother, Joe (Carol) Altmiller; sisters, Debra (John)...
Carolyn Virginia Bennett
Jan 16, 2011
Carolyn Virginia McGuire Bennett, born May 30, 1932, died to join the church triumphant January 16, 2011. A devoted disciple, she answered God's call to ministry as a R.N. trained at Piedmont Hospital; a radio gospel singer and member of multiple church choirs; a Bible teacher and prayer intercessor; a secretary at churches and Christian schools; a tutor at Pathways...
E. John Patten
Jan 11, 2011
E. John Patten, Jr. entered the presence of his Lord on January 11, 2011 at 2:15 p.m. John was born in Moultrie, Georgia, on July 5, 1937. He was a son of Ernest and Lilla Sutton Patten, of Ocilla, Ga., where he attended and graduated from high school. John is survived by his devoted wife of 51 ½ years, Vivian...
Brooks S. Burgess
Jan 11, 2011
Winterville - Brooks S. Burgess, 55, died Tuesday, January 11, 2011 at his residence. Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 15, 2011 at 11AM at Lord & Stephens East Chapel with Rev. Claude McBride officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at Evergreen Memorial Park. Lord & Stephens EAST is in...
Jennie Herren Bean
Jan 11, 2011
Jennie Herren Bean, 92, passed away on January 11, 2011. She was born in Fairplay, Georgia and spent twenty-three years of her married life traveling the world with her husband of sixty-three years on his tours of duty in the US Army. They lived in Athens after his retirement in 1963. She was preceded in death by her husband Lt....
William David Stephens
Jan 11, 2011
Mr. William David Stephens,72, of Lexington, Ga. died January 11, 2011. A native of Oglethorpe County, Mr. Stephens was a son of the late Newell Vaughn and Thelma Patton Stephens. He served in the United States Navy for over 10 years. Mr. Stephens retired as a house painter. He was preceded in death by his parents and 2 sisters Lilly...
Gladys Garcia
Jan 11, 2011
Gladys Garcia, 89, died January 11, 2011. A native of Jayuya, Puerto Rico, she lived for many years in New York City, NY before retiring to Orlando, FL. She was a member of St. Isaac Joques Catholic Church in Orlando. Funeral services will be Monday, January 17, 2011 at 11:00 AM at St. Joseph's Catholic Church. The family will receive...
Chester E Weatherly Sr
Jan 11, 2011
Athens, GA - Chester E. Weatherly, Sr., 94, died January 11, 2011. A native of Athens, he was the son of the late Hugh Augustus, Sr. and Dora Elizabeth Shirley Weatherly and the widower of Sara Elizabeth Yearwood Weatherly. Mr. Weatherly was retired owner of Arnetts Studio. Following retirement, he owned Weatherly and Son Photography. He was a member of...
Doyle T. Brittain Jr
Jan 10, 2011
Doyle T. Brittain, Jr., 41, died January 10, 2011. A native of Durham, NC, he was a son of June McQuiney and Doyle Thomas Brittain, Sr., of Athens. He was preceded in death by a sister, Carolyn June Brittain. Funeral services will be Sunday, January 16, 2011 at 3:00 PM at the chapel of Lord and Stephens, WEST, with Rev....
Geneva Berry Young
Jan 9, 2011
Geneva Berry Young, 85, died January 9, 2011. A native of Madison County, she was a daughter of the late Artis and Lillie Graham Booth and was the widow of John C. Young. Funeral services will be Saturday, January 15, 2011 at 2:00 PM at Colliers Baptist Church with Rev. Gerald Brunson officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery....
Ronald Michael Gilbride
Jan 7, 2011
Carlton - Ronald Michael Gilbride, 71, died January 7, 2011 at St. Mary's Hospice House. Born in Cleveland, OH, he was the son of the late Harold and Beatrice Mantel Gilbride. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son, Matthew Paul Gilbride. He was a Diesel Technician with Detroit Diesel. Survivors include his wife of...
James D. "jimmy" McGinnis
Jan 6, 2011
James D. (Jimmy) McGinnis, 63, of Danielsville, Ga. died Thursday January 6, 2011. He was the son of the late Raymond Dudley McGinnis and Florene Eberhart McGinnis. Funeral services will be Sunday January 9, 2011 at Lord and Stephens Madison Chapel at 2:00 PM with Rev. Don Fuller and Rev. Brad Wilson officiating. Interment will be at Colbert Cemetery. The...
Rick Campbell
Jan 6, 2011
Dr. Rick Campbell, age 46 of Athens, GA went to be with his Lord, Thursday, January 6, 2011. Born in Baltimore Maryland, Rick was the son of Richard E. and Ann Miller Campbell of Apex, NC and was married to Deborah Grimes Campbell, his wife of 24 years. He received his Doctorate from Fuller Theological Seminary and was also a...
Grover William Daniel Sr
Jan 6, 2011
Grover William Daniel, Sr., 81, of Statham,died January 6, 2011.He was preceded in death by his wife, Martha Daniel.Mr.Daniel worked as a sheetrock hanger and was a member of Victory Baptist church. Funeral services will be Sunday, January 9, 2011 at Lord & Stephens West Chapel. Family will receive friends and family from 12:00pm to 2:00pm at the funeral home....
India Booth Compton
Jan 5, 2011
India Booth Compton, 76, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on January 5, 2011 at her home surrounded by her family and friends. Ms. India was a devoted mother, wife, sister and friend. She was a member of Meadow Baptist Church for forty years. She was a retired telephone operator with AT&T of thirty years. Survivors include...
Martha Garland Brodrick
Jan 5, 2011
Martha Garland Brodrick April 18, 1946 - January 5, 2012 Martha Garland Brodrick, 65, passed away on January 5, 2012 after a 14 week battle with cancer. Mrs. Brodrick taught, influenced, mentored, and impacted thousands of students and adults during more than 33 years as an educator and leader in communities from Massachusetts to Georgia. Martha was the second of...
Harold Bell
Jan 4, 2011
Bishop, GA - Harold J. Bell, 80, died January 4, 2011. A lifelong resident of Oconee County, he was the son of the late A. Pierce and Della Holbert Bell. He was retired from Athens First Bank and Trust and was a U.S. Navy veteran. Following retirement, he was an accomplished woodworker, refinishing and caning furniture. Graveside services will be...
Kloma Brooks
Jan 4, 2011
Kloma Brooks, 69, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, Tuesday, January 4, 2011. A native of Auburn, GA, she was the daughter of the late Lester and Hester Emmett Morris. She was the wife of 51 years to the late Joe Loyd Brooks. Mrs. Brooks was good and faithful wife, mother and grandmother. Survivors include her children and their...
Nathan Thomas Elder
Jan 3, 2011
Nathan Thomas "Tom" Elder, 86, died January 3, 2011 at Park Place Nursing Facility in Monroe, GA. A native of Oconee County, GA, Mr. Elder lived in Greenville, SC from 1955 until 1988 when he retired to Plant City, FL. In 2001, he moved from Florida to Watkinsville. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marvin and Ruby Elder...
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