OBITUARIES

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

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....

Rachel Barnes Harris

Rachel Barnes Harris

Oct 27, 2010

Rachel Christina Barnes Harris, 64, died October 27, 2010. A native of Madison County, GA, she was a daughter of Catherine Scarborough McManus and the late Kellie Roland. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Patricia Lytle and brother-in-law, Henry "Cotton" Foster. Graveside services will be Sunday, October 31, 2010 at 3:00 PM at Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery...

Gussie M. Freeman

Gussie M. Freeman

Oct 25, 2010

Gussie M. Freeman, 92, died October 25, 2010. Mrs. Freeman was a daughter of the late Ola Kiser and William Irvin and the widow of Samuel B. Freeman. She was preceded in death by a son, Larry S. Freeman; two brothers, Grady Irvin and Robert Irvin; and sister, Gertrude Russum. Mrs. Freeman was a homemaker and a member of Trinity...

Julius Edward Ferguson

Julius Edward Ferguson

Oct 24, 2010

Julius Edward Ferguson, 79, died October 24, 2010. A native of Jefferson, GA, he was a son of the late Mary Estelle Cook and Edgar Floyd Ferguson. He retired from the University of Georgia Printing Department after thirty-seven years and five months and was a member of Joy Baptist Church. Funeral services will be Wednesday, October 27, 2010 at 1:00...

Frances Sorrow

Frances Sorrow

Oct 21, 2010

Frances Sorrow, 81, died October 21, 2010. Mrs. Sorrow was the daughter of the late John and Maudie Lee Dove Langford and the widow of Claude Sorrow. Graveside services will be Saturday, October 23, 2010 at 2:00 PM at Sonlight Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Saturday from 11:30 am until 1:30 pm at the funeral home. Survivors...

William Howard Rush

William Howard Rush

Oct 19, 2010

William Howard Rush, 81, died October 19, 2010. Born in Clarkesville, he was the son of the late Henry and Josephine Mullinax Rush and was preceded in death by a son, Carlton Rush. Survivors include his children, Linda Bratcher, Charlie Rush, Patricia Shuemake, James Rush and Dora Ann Faulkner; 10 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. Graveside...

Rachel "rara" Denise Tapley

Rachel "rara" Denise Tapley

Oct 18, 2010

Bogart - Rachel Denise Tapley, 48, died October 18, 2010 at her residence. Born in Athens, GA she was the daughter of Marvin Barber and Mae Julie Whitehead Sigmon and step daughter to Gene Sigmon. RaRa truly loved her family and friends. Survivors include her husband, Walter Lee Tapley; sister: Amy Moss; brothers: Scott Moss, Stacey Barber, Mike Barber, Mark...

Nancy Diane Holcombe

Nancy Diane Holcombe

Oct 17, 2010

Arnoldsville - Nancy Diane Holcombe, 56, died October 17, 2010 at St. Mary's Hospice in Bogart, Georgia after an extended illness. She was born in Lawrenceville, GA. She was the daughter of the late Johnny and Jamie Holcombe. Survivors include special friend/caregiver Terry Stoudemayer, four sisters, Sharon Davis, Linda Mize, Jane Peck and Peggy Cooper and one brother, Terry Holcombe...

Arthur Glenn "ag" Reese

Arthur Glenn "ag" Reese

Oct 17, 2010

Hull, Georgia - Mr. Arthur Glenn (AG) Reese, 88, of Hull, Ga. died October 17, 2010. Born in Newport Tennessee, Mr. Reese was a son of the late John and Pheby Holt Reese. He was self employed as a painter. He was a member Gordon's Chapel United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years,...

Christopher Newcomer

Christopher Newcomer

Oct 16, 2010

Statham, GA - Christopher Lee Newcomer, age 7, died October 16, 2010. Arrangements will be announced by Lord and Stephens, WEST.

Laura Burma Corley Forrester

Laura Burma Corley Forrester

Oct 15, 2010

Hoschton - Laura Burma Corley Forrester, 83, of Hoschton, died October 15, 2010. Mrs. Forrester was preceded in death by her husband, Shirley Eugene Forrester; and parents, Wayman and Bessie Mae Bailey Corley. Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, October 19, 2010 at Colbert Cemetery, with Rev. Don Fuller officiating. The family will receive friends 12-1:15 p.m. at...

Jacquetta "jacki" Bernice Cullens

Jacquetta "jacki" Bernice Cullens

Oct 14, 2010

Jacquetta (Jacki) Bernice Cullens of Athens, GA died Thursday, October 14, 2010, in Plano, TX. Jacki was born in Fort Lauderdale, FL January 4, 1942, to Capt. Jake and Martha Stone. She graduated from Seabreeze High School in 1960 and attended the University of Georgia where she met her husband of forty-eight years, John Cullens. Jacki spent the majority of...

Faye E. Head

Faye E. Head

Oct 13, 2010

Athens, GA - Dr. Faye E. Head, 80, died October 13, 2010. Born in Viola, KY, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Zula D. Edwards and was preceded in death by a daughter, Celta C. Head. Dr. Head was retired from the University of Georgia Department of Drama and Theater and was a member of Emmanuel Episcopal...