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Elnora Saxon Townsend
Sep 3, 2010
Elnora Saxon Townsend, 78, passed away Friday, September 03, 2010 at the St. Mary's Hospice House. A native of Oconee County, she was the daughter of the late Raymond Lee and Dovie Mae Ashley Saxon She was the wife of Bobby Townsend for 56 years. She retired from St. Mary's Hospital after 17 years and was member of Whitehall Baptist...
Bertie M. Gearin
Sep 3, 2010
Winterville - Bertie Mae Gearin, 85, passed away Friday, September 3, 2010. Born in Cleveland, she was the daughter of the late Homer and Martha Skelton Ewing. She was a longtime member of East Athens Baptist Church and the BYKOTA Sunday School Class. Mrs. Gearin was a beloved homemaker and mother and was dearly devoted to her family. Survivors include...
Jimmy Charles Simmons
Sep 3, 2010
Colbert - Jimmy Charles Simmons, 60, died Friday, September 3, 2010 after an extended illness. Born in Athens , he was the son of the late Aubrey and Anne Simmons. He was previously employed by Nakanishi as a machinist and had previously been a Madison County Little League Coach. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by...
Richard Kitchen
Sep 2, 2010
Lexington - Richard Earl Kitchen, 66, died September 2, 2010. Born in Rock Hill, S.C., he was the son of the late Ernest Thomas and Evelyn Welchel Kithcen. Survivors include his brothers, Marion Eugene Kitchen of Lexington, Floyd Samuel Kitchen of Catawba, Ernest Kitchen of Lexington; and one sister, Martha Jeanette Kitchen of Lexington. Lord & Stephens Oglethorpe is in...
Betty Jean Rice
Aug 31, 2010
Betty Jean Rice, 74, died August 31, 2010. A native of Athens, GA, she was a daughter of the late Neal and Lucile Mullins Burger. She was a homemaker and a lifelong resident of this area. Funeral services will be Friday, September 3, 2010 at 2:00 PM at the chapel of Lord and Stephens, EAST. Interment will be in Athens...
Edith Parsons Thomas
Aug 28, 2010
Watkinsville - Edith Parsons Thomas, 93, died August 28, 2010. A native of Oconee County, she was a daughter of the late Will and Pauline Gordon Parsons, and the widow of Shannon Thomas. She was a devoted lifelong member of Union Christian Church, and loved the Lord. Funeral services will be Monday, August 30, 2010 at 11 a.m. at Union...
Tyler Wilkes Bleecker
Aug 26, 2010
Watkinsville - Tyler Wilkes Bleecker, 21, died Thursday, August 26, 2010 at his residence. Born in York PA, he was the son of John and Paula Bleecker. Tyler was a graduate of North Oconee High School, had attended Valdosta State University and was active with ESP. In addition to his parents, Tyler is survived by his brothers, Evan (Audra) Bleecker,...
Margaret Emerick
Aug 26, 2010
Athens - Margaret Emerick, 64, of Athens, passed away Thursday, August 26, 2010. Born in Ogden, Utah, to the late Douglas and Edith Weenig Kershaw, she was the widow of John Emerick, and was a homemaker. Memorial services will be 5 p.m. Monday, August 30, 2010, at Athens Christian Church with the Rev. Marv Westfall officiating. There will be no...
Harry Paul Compton
Aug 26, 2010
Danielsville - Harry Paul Compton, 56, died Thursday, August 26, 2010. Born in Athens, he was the son of the late Howell N. and Margie Brady Compton and brother to the late Mike Compton. He was a member of Mt. Pleasant Apostolic Church and was self employed in the construction industry. Survivors include his wife, JoAnn Daniel Compton, brother, Christopher...
Elizabeth "libby" Wood Boykin
Aug 26, 2010
Royston - Elizabeth "Libby" Wood Boykin, 60, formerly of Oconee County, died Thursday, August 26, 2010 at her home. Born in Greenville, SC she was the daughter of Mabel Mangrum Wood of Franklin Springs and the late Roy Wood. She was a member of Watkinsville First United Methodist Church. She was an avid gardener and loved animals. Her sweet tooth...
Harold (red) Jones Sr
Aug 25, 2010
Hull, GA - Harold (Red) Jones, Sr., 89, died August 25, 2010. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of WW II and was retired from Athens Auto Wrecking. Survivors include children, Becky Brake, Randy Jones and Harold Jones, Jr; brother, A.L. Jones; sister, Sarah Greer; 8 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren. Graveside services will be Saturday, August 28, 2010 at 2:00...
Mary Birchmore Burousas
Aug 23, 2010
Comer, GA - Mary Birchmore Burousas, 83, 205 Georgia Ave., Comer, died on Monday, August 23, 2010. Born in Anderson, SC and longtime resident of Comer, she was a daughter of the late John and Eula Vaughan Birchmore. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alexander N. Burousas. She was a member of Comer United Methodist Church where she...
Edna I. Saxon
Aug 22, 2010
Winterville, GA - Edna I. Saxon, 82, died Sunday, August 22, 2010 at the St. Mary's Hospice House. A native of Oconee County she was the daughter of the late Raymond Lee and Dovie Mae Ashley Saxon. She retired from EI Dupont after 16 years and was a member of Whitehall Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her...
Edward Luther Russum
Aug 18, 2010
Edward Luther Russum, 80, died August 18, 2010. A native and lifelong resident of Madison County, he was a son of the late Gertrude Irvin and Luther Allen Russum and was preceded in death by a brother, William Russum. He was employed with L. H. Leathers for many years, was a member of the National Rifle Association and Friendship Baptist...
Joann Bramlet
Aug 16, 2010
Joann Bramlet, 82, of Rochester, N.Y. died August 16, 2010. Born in Denver Colorado Mrs. Bramlet was a daughter of the late Noble and Marie Twinstra Atterberry. Mrs. Bramlet retired from Cornell University as a librarian. Survivors include her husband, of 50 years, Roland Charles Bramlet, daughter Nancy Henry (Don), of Tulsa, Ok. Bryan Bramlet (Sherrie) Kaohsiung Taiwan, Steven Bramlet...
C. W. "buck" Buchanan
Aug 15, 2010
C. W. "Buck" Buchanan, 85, passed away August 15, 2010. A native of Bakersville, NC, he was a son of the late Mary Estelle Byrd and James Arnold Buchanan. He lived in this area since 1964 and was the owner and operator of Buck's Tires in Maxeys for many years. He was a member and deacon of Macedonia Baptist Church...
Stephens Thomas Lewis
Aug 13, 2010
Stephen Thomas Lewis, 60, died August 13, 2010. A native of Hartwell, GA, he was a son of the late Thomas and Beatrice Lewis. He was employed with Roper Pump Company in Commerce, GA and was a member of Friendship Baptist Church. Memorial services will be Sunday, August 15, 2010 at 3:00 PM at Friendship Baptist Church with Rev. Larry...
Jessie Ross
Aug 13, 2010
Watkinsville, GA - Jessie Harrison Ross, 88, died August 13, 2010 at his residence. Mr. Ross was a longtime resident of Athens and Watkinsville and was owner of J.H. Ross Floor Service for 49 years before retiring in 2004. He was a U.S. Army veteran of WW II, having served in Italy and France and was a member of VFW....
James Robert "jim Bob" Tiller II
Aug 10, 2010
James "Jim Bob" Robert Tiller II, 30, of Lexington, GA. died August 10, 2010. Mr. Tiller was a son of Jimmy Tiller and the late Susan Tiller Calloway. He was a graduate of Oglethorpe County High School in 1998, attended the University of Georgia and Athens Technical College. He was a member of Clouds Creek Baptist Church and Attend the...
John Wayne Weaver
Aug 8, 2010
Bishop - John Wayne Weaver, 67, husband of Linda Benson Weaver, died Sunday, August 8, 2010 at his residence. Born in Cleveland, TN, he was the son of the late William Emory and Nellie Mae Darnell Weaver. He served his country in the US Army and was a feeder driver for UPS. After his retirement from UPS, John worked part...
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