OBITUARIES

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

Johnny L. "buddy" Phillips

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...