OBITUARIES

Recent Obituaries

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

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...

Mildred Thomason

Mildred Thomason

Nov 1, 2010

Commerce, GA - Mildred Daniel Thomason, 83, died November 1, 2010. Born in Commerce, she was the daughter of the late Jesse Frank and Ruth Minish Daniel and widow of J.T. Thomason. She was a homemaker and active member of Erastus Christian Church. Funeral services will be Wednesday, November 3, 2010 at 2:00 PM at Erastus Christian Church with Dr....

Herbert John Bennett

Herbert John Bennett

Nov 1, 2010

Hull - Herbert John Bennett, 77, died Monday, November 1, 2010 at Comer Nursing Home. Born in Canada, he was the son of the late John Bennett and Eliza Jane Willis Bennett. He was a member of Victory Baptist Church where he was an active member of the Men's Brotherhood. He retired from the University of Georgia from the maintenance...

Martha Colquitt

Martha Colquitt

Oct 31, 2010

Lexington, GA - Martha Tiller Colquitt, 96, passed away October 31, 2010. Martha was a daughter of the late Hubert A. and Lillian F. Tiller of the Glade Community. She was a housewife and lifelong resident of Oglethorpe County, GA, as well as the oldest member of Sandy Cross Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mitchell...

Benjamin Franklin Busbin

Benjamin Franklin Busbin

Oct 29, 2010

Winterville - Benjamin Franklin Busbin, age 81, of Winterville, died October 29, 2010. A native of Oglethorpe County, he was the son of the late James and Lois Busbin. He worked as a supervisor for Classic City Beverage, and was a U.S. Army veteran, having served during the Korean War. In addition to his parents, Mr. Busbin is preceded in...

Ethel Odell Dillard

Ethel Odell Dillard

Oct 28, 2010

Arnoldsville - Ethel Odell Dillard, 92, of Arnoldsville, died October 28, 2010. Mrs. Dillard was preceded in death by her husband, James O. Dillard, and parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph and Carrie Bell. Mrs. Dillard was a longtime member of Cherokee Corner United Methodist Church where she taught adult Sunday School class. A memorial service will be held 3 p.m....

Mildred O. Williams

Mildred O. Williams

Oct 28, 2010

Watkinsville, GA - Mildred O. Williams, 90, died at Athens Regional Medical Center on Thursday, October 28, 2010 after a brief illness. A lifelong Oconee County resident, she was the daughter of the late Marvin and Annie Laura Osborn. She was preceded in death by her husband, Byron Williams, Jr. and brother, Col. David A. Osborn. Her love of league...

Martha Fay Hale Rice

Martha Fay Hale Rice

Oct 28, 2010

Hull - Martha Fay Hale Rice, 82, of Hull, died Thursday, October 28, 2010. Mrs. Rice was a member of Hull Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Felton Asa "Pete" Rice. Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Sunday, October 31, 2010, at Lord & Stephens Madison Chapel with Rev. Randy Crowe and Rev. Teresa Franklin officiating....