OBITUARIES
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Athens, GA, Clarke County, Watkinsville, GA, Oconee County, Danielsville, GA, Madison County & Surrounding Areas
Johnny L. "buddy" Phillips
Feb 12, 2011
Johnny L. "Buddy" Phillips, 82, died February 12, 2011. A native of Fulton County, GA, he was a son of the late Earnest and Ethel Buice Phillips and was preceded in death by three sisters, Barbara, Virginia and Betty; a brother, Earnest Phillips, Jr.; a grandson, Scott Means; a son, Douglas Edward Phillips. Graveside services will be Tuesday, February 15,...
Rita Hooper
Feb 11, 2011
Rita Hooper, 54, died February 11, 2011. A native of Athens, GA, she was preceded in death by her parents, Clinton and Jenny Mae Williams Bales, as well as four siblings, Vicki Couch, Charles Bales, Clinton Bales, Jr. and Margie Bray. Mrs. Hooper was owner and operator of Classic Mobile Home and Supply, along with her husband, Raymond E. Hooper....
Ronnie Davis Trammel
Feb 11, 2011
Mr. Ronald "Ronnie" Davis Trammel. 63, of Bishop, Georgia died February 11, 2011. He was born in Birmingham Alabama, to the late Leonard C Trammel and Alva Lewis Trammel Spence. He retired from CSX Transport with over 17 years of service and most recently had worked with Athens Clarke County for 2 years. He was preceded in death by his...
Rita Hooper
Feb 11, 2011
Rita Hooper, 54, died February 11, 2011. A native of Athens, Ga, she was preceded in death by her parents, Clinton and Jenny Mae Williams Bales; as well as four siblings, Vicki Couch, Charles Bales, Clinton Bales, Jr. and Margie Bray. Mrs. Hooper was owner and operator of Classic Mobile Home and Supply, along with her husband, Raymond E. Hooper....
Richard Slaney
Feb 6, 2011
"Fair Winds and Following Seas" Bogart, GA - Richard A. Slaney, 59, passed away February 6, 2011. A native of Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts, he was the son of the late Arthur and Hazel Slaney. Mr. Slaney retired in 1990 as a Master Chief Petty Officer from the United States Navy where he actively served his country for 22 years. Since...
Robert Lindsey McFalls Sr
Feb 4, 2011
Winterville - Robert Lindsey McFalls, Sr., died February 4, 2011 at the VA Hospital, Augusta. Born in Chester, S.C., he was the son of Thelma Turner McFalls of Crawford, and the late J. D. McFalls. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by three siblings: Richard Daniel McFalls, Betty Beck, and Lanny McFalls. Robert was a member...
Thomas Newton Epps Sr
Feb 4, 2011
Lexington - Lt. Col. Thomas Newton Epps, Sr., 81, died Friday, February 4, 2011 at Athens Regional Medical Center. Born in Crawford, Ga., March 22, 1929, he was the son of Vera Itice Edwards Epps and Owen Newton Epps. Thomas entered the Army in 1950 as 2nd Lt. upon his graduation from North Georgia College in Dahlonega, Ga. He served...
Joshua Donald Phillips
Feb 3, 2011
Watkinsville, GA - Joshua Donald Phillips, 31, died February 3, 2011. A lifelong resident of Watkinsville, he was the son of Donald C. and Faye Phillips of Watkinsville and was preceded in death by grandparents, Dr. W.A. Davis and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence C. Phillips. He was a graduate of Oconee County High School. Graveside services will be Monday, February...
James Raymond Childs
Feb 3, 2011
Hull, Ga - James Raymond Childs, age 76, died Thursday February 3, 2011. A native of Oglethorpe Co. Mr. Childs was the son of the late James Willie and Lenora Hendrix Childs. Mr. Childs was retired from Inland Steel Co. and was a Navy Veteran of the Korean War. Mr. Childs was preceded in death by sisters, Frances Maddox; two...
Betty Jo (little Bit) Evans
Feb 3, 2011
Crawford - Betty Jo Evans, 70, died Thursday, February 3, 2011 at Athens Regional Medical Center. Born in Crawford, Ga., she was the daughter of Edna Cheek Graham of Crawford and the late Walter Graham. She was well known in the Crawford area and member of Edwards Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...
Alice Carol Patat
Feb 2, 2011
Hull - Alice Carol Patat, 54, of Hull, died February 2, 2011. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. at Lord & Stephens East, and services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, February 5, at the funeral home chapel, with interment at Winterville Cemetery. Survivors include husband, Glenn Patat; sons, Ken (Holley) and Dale (Ruby) Ashley; brothers, Glenn and Reece McDaniel; six grandchildren,...
Robert Eugene Clute Sr
Feb 2, 2011
Robert Eugene Clute was born in Earlville, Iowa on July 12, 1924, the son of Henry and Leta (Allen) Clute, died on February 2, 2011. Dr. Clute was a member of the U.S. Army from 1943-1946. He received a B.A. from the University of Alabama in 1947, a M.A. from George Washington University in 1948, and a Ph.D. from Duke...
James Monroe Paul Sr
Feb 2, 2011
James Monroe Paul, Sr., 70, died February 2, 2011. A native and lifelong resident of Oglethorpe County, he was the son of Irene D. Paul and the late Deward A. Paul, and was preceded in death by a brother, William L. Paul. Mr. Paul was a grand civil servant, having served as Oglethorpe County Surveyor for over 40 years. Pallbearers...
Mary Buell Yarbrough
Feb 2, 2011
Mary Buell Yarbrough, 93, born April 19, 1917, died February 2, 2011. Born in Gainesville, Ga., she was the daughter of the late Charley Eldridge and Minnie Lawson Free. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Monroe Yarbrough and infant son, Billy Keith Yarbrough. She was a resident of Quiet Oaks Health Care, Crawford and member of Arnoldsville...
Mary Colvin
Feb 1, 2011
Athens - Mary Elizabeth Colvin, 89, died Tuesday, February 1, 2011 in Yardley, Penn. Born in Shreveport, La., she was the daughter of the late Eugene and Vivian Anthony Benge. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her six-year-old daughter, Elizabeth Anne Colvin, and her beloved husband of 65 years, Thomas S. Colvin. Mrs. Colvin was...
Jeffery Stephen Haynie
Jan 31, 2011
Jeffery Stephen Haynie, 47, of Lexington, Ga. died Monday January 31, 2011. He was a son of the late Harvey Haynie and Angie Ferguson Haynie. He was employed at Athens Regional Medical Center as a network security engineer. He was an Associate Pastor at Crawford Baptist Church where his primary focus was on evangelism training. He was a former member...
Meade Junious Berryman
Jan 29, 2011
Meade Junious Berryman, 93, of Oglethorpe County, Ga. died Saturday January 29, 2011. He is survived by his wife Mary, his son Donnie, two grandchildren Amber J and L Brooke Berryman. 4 sister and 2 brothers. No services are planned at this time. Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, East .
Lawrence Steed Parker
Jan 28, 2011
Lawrence Steed Parker, 76, died January 28, 2011. A native of Greene County, GA, he was a son of the late Sarah Albert and George Steed Parker and was preceded in death by a daughter, Patricia Parker. He was maintenance supervisor with Highland Hills Condominiums and a veteran of the United States Navy. Memorial services will be Monday, January 31,...
Margo Mullins Moon
Jan 28, 2011
Margo Mullins Moon, 36, died January 28, 2011. A native of Athens, GA, she was a daughter of James (Pam) Mullins and Nancy (Bill) Jervis. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Guy and Hazel Mullins and cousin, Dixie Adair. Ms. Moon was a member of Hull Baptist Church. Graveside services will be Sunday, January 30, 2011 at...
Ralph Cefalo
Jan 27, 2011
Athens - Mr. Ralph Cefalo, 65, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 27, 2011 at his residence. Mr. Cefalo was born on July 25, 1945 in Bronx, New York to Angeloantonio and Rose Marie Cefalo. Mr. Cefalo served his country proudly in the United States Army and was a member of the Labor International Union of...



