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Louise C. Jones
Oct 4, 2010
Watkinsville, GA - Louise C. Jones, 95, died October 4, 2010. Born in Worth County, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Micajah Whitten and Kitty Marie Ricks Chesnutt. She was preceded in death by her husband, Claude Henderson Jones, grandson, Michael Henderson Ellis, 4 brothers and 3 sisters. Mrs. Jones was a longtime resident of Tifton and member...
Duane Lin Hartley
Oct 4, 2010
Duane Lin Hartley, age 76, died Monday, October 4, 2010 in Athens, Georgia. A New Year's Baby, Duane was born January 1, 1934 in Kansas City, Missouri, the first son of the late Mabel Chasteen and Wiley Lin Hartley. Duane graduated from Central College in Fayette, Missouri in 1956, then served in the United States Army stationed at Fort Hamilton,...
George Everett Millican III
Oct 4, 2010
George Everett (Chip) Millican, III, 47, died Monday, October 4, 2010, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Atlanta and raised in East Cobb, Chip was a 1986 graduate of the University of Georgia where he was a member of the Sigma Chi fraternity. Chip will be remembered for his loving and generous heart, his big smile, and how...
Larry Strickland
Oct 4, 2010
Colbert - Larry Strickland, 58, died Monday, October 4, 2010 at Emory University Hospital. Born in Gastonia, NC, Larry had lived in Madison County all of his life. He was the son of Lillian Sorrow Strickland of Colbert and the late James Jackson Strickland. In addition to his father, Larry was preceded in death by his brother, Robbie Strickland and...
Walter Thomas Kesler Sr
Oct 3, 2010
Athens - Walter Thomas Kesler, 72, husband of 50 years to Faye Grimes Kesler, died Sunday, October 3, 2010 at his residence. Born in Crawford, he was the son of the late Walter Thomas Kesler, Sr. and Biddie Adkins Kesler. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his grandson, Christopher Merk and sister, Aileen Hewell. Tommy...
Evelyn Gurley Daniel
Oct 3, 2010
Mrs. Evelyn Gurley Daniel,72, of Bishop, Ga. died Sunday October 3, 2010. A native of Madison County, Mrs. Daniel was a daughter of the late Otto and Della Davis Brooks. She was a graduate of Madison County High School in 1956. She was employed at Wal- Mart for the last 24 years where she was a strong supporter of The...
Gerald Lamar Moorehead
Sep 27, 2010
Gerald Lamar Moorehead, 60, died September 27, 2010. A native of Fitzgerald, GA, he was a son of Ruth Moorehead of High Shoals and the late Clifford Moorehead. Funeral services will be Thursday, September 30, 2010 at 11:00 AM at Oconee Chapel with Rev. Terry Ross officiating. Survivors in addition to his mother include his wife of 40 years, Joy...
Sarah E. McConnell
Sep 26, 2010
Sarah E. McConnell, 97, of Comer, Ga. died Sunday September 26, 2010. A life long resident of Comer, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Inez Power Loftis. Mrs. McConnell was in the first class of women to graduate from the University of Georgia. She, along with her husband, the late Elmer McConnell, were the owners of Comer...
Mary Frances Mathews
Sep 26, 2010
Mary Frances Mathews, 70, died Sunday, September 26, 2010 at Silverleaf Assisted Living Home. A 1958 graduate of Oglethorpe County High School, Ms. Mathews retired from the University of Georgia Bookstore and worked ten years with the Athens Tech Bookstore. She was a member of the Lexington Baptist Church and was a devoted sister and aunt. Survivors include two sisters,...
Tim Getter
Sep 24, 2010
Hull, GA - Roy Timothy Getter, 44, died September 24, 2010. A lifelong resident of this area, he was the son of Henry and Freida Williamson. He was a truck driver with D & D Trucking and a member of New Life Apostolic Church. Survivors in addition to his parents include a brother, Gary Stewart; sisters, Angela Brittian and Cassandra...
Butch Eason
Sep 24, 2010
Lexington, GA - Joel (Butch) Eason, 66, died September 24, 2010. Born in Oxford, AL, he was the son of the late Joel Eason, Jr. and Eva Eason. He was a disabled veteran, having received the purple heart. He was a member of Amvets, American Legion and 40 & 8. He was a volunteer firefighter with Oglethorpe County and dedicated...
Laura Louise Anderson
Sep 24, 2010
Laura Louise Anderson, 40, died September 24, 2010. Memorial services will be Wednesday, September 28, 2010 at 2:30 PM at Crooked Creek Baptist Church. Survivors include friend, Scott Alfus Anderson; father and stepmother, David (Shirley) Pearson, Sr. of Athens; mother and stepfather, Laura (Robert) Fournier of Winterville; four children, Wesley Scott Anderson, Lauren Kathleen Anderson, Kaylee Grace Anderson and Katie...
Jame "ed" Shelton
Sep 23, 2010
Danielsville - Ed Shelton, 46, died Thursday, September 23, 2010 at Athens Regional Medical Center. A native of Athens, he was the son of Alma Jean Walls Shelton of Danielsville and the late Clarence L. Shelton. Ed enjoyed throwing darts and wood working. Survivors in addition to his mother include two children: Hunter Cowart of Diamond Hill, Halee Nicole Shelton...
Karen D. Patterson
Sep 23, 2010
Commerce - Karen D. Patterson, 53, wife of James Lamar Patterson, died September 23, 2010 at her residence. Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 2, 2010 at 10AM at Lord & Stephens Danielsville Chapel. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 Friday, October 1, 2010 at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Danielsville Memorial Gardens. Lord...
Pam Polk
Sep 23, 2010
Rayle - Pam S. Polk, 54, wife of John David Polk, died Thursday, September 23, 2010 at her residence. Born in Harlington , Tex., she was the daughter of Robert A. Smith of Colbert and the late Betty Geeter Smith. She retired from McClane Southeast after 16 years. Survivors in addition to her husband and mother include two children, Heather...
Karen Patterson
Sep 23, 2010
Commerce - Karen D. Patterson, 53, wife of James Lamar Patterson, died September 23, 2010 at her residence. Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 2, 2010 at 10 a.m. at Lord & Stephens Danielsville Chapel. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Friday, October 1, 2010 at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Danielsville Memorial Gardens.
Vivian Carter
Sep 23, 2010
Vivian Elizabeth CarterDanielsvilleVivian E. Carter, 56, died Thursday, September 23, 2010.Born in Sandy Springs , GA , she was the daughter of Jack and Carolina Griffith Tiller. She retired from Dupont after 33 years and was a member of Danielsville Baptist Church .Survivors include her sons: Glenn Carter of Athens , Lamar Carter of Danielsville, sisters: Jackie Hawthorne and Loretta...
Camilla Vivian Barge
Sep 18, 2010
Athens - Camilla Vivian Barge, 89, died September 18, 2010. Born in Mankato , MN , she was the daughter of the late Roy E. and Anges Bolvig Lusk. She was a member of Milledge Avenue Baptist Church and had worked for the UGA Book Store and the Department of Agriculture. She is survived by her daughter, Janet O'Day and...
Scott Alan Morgan
Sep 18, 2010
Athens - Scott Alan Morgan, 48, died Saturday, September 18, 2010 at Athens Regional Medical Center . Born in Annapolis , Maryland , he was the son of Gilma Sinclair Morgan and the late Daniel T. W. Morgan II. He was also preceded in death by his brother Mark A. Morgan. Scott was a diehard Georgia Bull Dog Fan and...
Brian Keith Johnson
Sep 16, 2010
Brian Keith Johnson, 32, died September 16, 2010. A native of Athens, he was the son of Freddie and Vickey Johnson of Athens. Brian was a 1996 graduate of Madison County High School and a 2006 graduate of Piedmont College. He was employed with Merial Unlimited and a member of Hull Baptist Church. He was an avid Georgia Bulldog fan...
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