OBITUARIES

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

Scott Daniel Allan

Scott Daniel Allan

Jun 17, 2010

Mr. Scott Daniel Allan, 51, of Statham, Ga. passed away June 17, 2010 after a brave battle with cancer. The son of Edward and Lynne Allan was born in Augsberg, Germany in 1959 while his father was in the military. His younger years were spent in Brightwaters, NY and his family moved to Boynton Beach, Fl in 1970. In 1995,...

Martha Jean Lacey Schoewe

Martha Jean Lacey Schoewe

Jun 17, 2010

Athens, GA - Martha Jeanne Lacey Schoewe, 77, died June 17, 2010. Born in Sandusky, OH, she was the daughter of the late William E. and Geraldine Smith Lacey. She attended Huron High School where she was Cherry Pie Queen and the solo singer of her graduating class. Mrs. Schoewe moved from San Diego to Athens in 1998. While in...

Charles Hampton Black

Charles Hampton Black

Jun 15, 2010

Mr. Charles Hampton Black, 76, of Hull, Ga. died Tuesday June 15, 2010. A native and life long resident of Madison County, Ga. Mr. Black was a son of the late Joe Henry and Comilla Holbert Black. He was a veteran serving in the United States Army. Mr. Black was employed at Champion International Paper Company for 30 years. He...

James Anthony (tony)  Cromer

James Anthony (tony) Cromer

Jun 13, 2010

Athens, GA - James Anthony (Tony)Cromer, 68, died June 13, 2010. Born in Madison County, he was the son of May Whitworth Griffeth of Morrow and the late Clifford Wilmer Cromer. He was a retired U.S. Air Force Master Sergeant. Graveside services will be Tuesday, June 15, 2010 at 11:00 AM at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Survivors in addition...

William Steven Tiller

William Steven Tiller

Jun 13, 2010

Lexington - William Steven Tiller, a native of Oglethorpe county, passed away on Wednesday, July 13th, 2011 after fighting a long battle with liver disease. Affectionately known to everyone as Steve, he lived all of his forty-four years with a passion for life, fun, and a stubborn determination. He worked hard all of his life in the logging, construction, and...

Michael Eugene Bahnsen

Michael Eugene Bahnsen

Jun 11, 2010

Winterville - Mike Bahnsen, 56, husband of Shiela Cyphers Bahnsen, died Friday, June 11, 2010 at Athens Regional Medical Center. Born in Cornelia, GA, he was the son of Roberta Sue Gunnells Bahnsen and the late Elton Boyd Bahnsen, Sr. He worked for Silgan Closures as a Maintenance Mechanic. Survivors in addition to his wife and mother include his children:...

William Roy "bill" Welch

William Roy "bill" Welch

Jun 10, 2010

Lincolnton,GA - William Roy "Bill" Welch, 78, of Lincolnton, Ga., formerly of Athens, GA. died June 10, 2010 at his residence. A native of Oglethorpe County, Ga. Mr. Welch was born April 13, 1932 to the late John and Velma Compton Welch. He retired from the United States Navy as Master Chief serving for 30 years. He also retired from...

Doris Allen

Doris Allen

Jun 8, 2010

Doris Allen, 69, died June 8, 2010. A native of Lakeland, FL, she was a daughter of the late Claude Danish Pope and Bertie Abigail Dean and in 2004 was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, William "Billy" Thomas Allen. She was also preceded in death by her stepmother, Carrie Smith, two brothers, Claude "Pete" Pope and...

Thomas Cline (t.c.)  Hallman Jr

Thomas Cline (t.c.) Hallman Jr

Jun 8, 2010

Athens - Thomas C. Hallman, Jr., 81, died Tuesday, June 8, 2010 at the St. Mary's Hospice House. Mr. Hallman was born in Eatonton, GA and has been a resident of Athens of 47 years. He is the son of the late Thomas Cline Hallman, Sr. and Maybelle Simmons Hallman. T.C. was the owner/operator of Hallman's Texaco from 1963 to...

Jack Edward Clanton

Jack Edward Clanton

Jun 8, 2010

Athens - Jack Edward Clanton, 71, died Tuesday, June 8, 2010 at his residence. Born in Calvery, GA, he was the son of the late Carruth Newton Clanton and Frances Eva Sholar Clanton Watts. He retired from Delta Life Insurance Company as an agent. Survivors include his wife of 48 ½ years, Elizabeth Sue Harbuck Clanton; sons: Michael Duane Clanton...

Edward Larry Barnes

Edward Larry Barnes

Jun 7, 2010

Funeral services for Edward Larry Barnes, who died June 7, 2010 will be announced by Lord & Stephens Oglethorpe Chapel.

Mary Helen Green

Mary Helen Green

Jun 7, 2010

Mary Helen Hagwood Green. 80, of Crawford,Ga died June 7, 2010. A native of Oglethorpe County, she was the daughter of the late Will and Jesse Hagwood and the widow of the late James Green. Mrs. Green was also preceded in death by her three brothers James Hagwood, Bill Hagwood and Clarence Hagwood. She was an employee at Thomas Textile...

Margaret Wansley Loadholt

Margaret Wansley Loadholt

Jun 6, 2010

Margaret Wansley Loadholt,80 of Tignall, Ga died June 6, 2010. Services will be Sat,June 12, 2010 at Outreach Celebration Center in Elberton,Ga at 3pm. Visitation will be after the service. Survivors include Husband, Jack Loadholt, sons, William S. Newberry Jr. and Michael Newberry.Stepson Jack Ward Loadholt Donations made to American Cancer Society. Lord and Stephens Funeral Home EAST

Loma Olson

Loma Olson

Jun 6, 2010

Mrs. Loma Olson, 99, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2010 surrounded by her family. Born in rural Big Stone County, Minnesota on May 28, 1911, she had made her home in Georgia with her daughter, Vonnie Zimmerman and beloved son-in-law, Arlan, for the last forty-one years. She is also survived by her grandsons, Keith (Ashley) Zimmerman and Brad (Becky)...

William James Graham

William James Graham

Jun 3, 2010

Danielsville - William James Graham, 67, died Thursday, June 3, 2010 at St. Mary's Hospice House. Born in Danielsville, he was the son of the late William Rufus and Molly Jordan Graham. He retired from Logan's Paving Company. Funeral services will be held Monday, June 7, 2010 at 11AM at Lord & Stephens Danielsville Chapel with Mr. Thomas Hilley officiating....

Dorothy Weirauch Hayes

Dorothy Weirauch Hayes

Jun 2, 2010

Dorothy (Dot) Weirauch Hayes, 86, died June 2, 2010. A native of Oconee County, GA, she was a daughter of the late Henry and Leona Maxey Porterfield. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Charles Weirauch and Shelnutt Hayes and a brother and sister-in-law, Henry "Ford" and Beverly Porterfield. She was a lifelong resident of Oconee County and was...

Donald Wade Lawhorn

Donald Wade Lawhorn

May 31, 2010

Watkinsville - Donald Wade Lawhorn, 71, died Monday, May 31, 2010 at St. Mary's Hospice House. Born in Alexander City, Alabama, he was the son of the late Ruben A. and Mary Louise Lawhorn. He retried from the US Environmental Protection Agency as a Diving Officer. He served his county in the US Coast Guard. Survivors include his wife, Jo-Anne...

Brent Matthew Adams

Brent Matthew Adams

May 31, 2010

Athens - Hear 'ye, hear 'ye! We here by announce the memorial party to celebrate the life of the most awesomest friend, son, and brother, Brent Adams, and send him on his journey - Brent style. Brent Matthew Adams, 34, died Monday, May 31, 2010. He is survived by his mother, Penny Lewis Adams, sister, Heather Lynn Adams and brother,...

Tracy A. Anglin

Tracy A. Anglin

May 30, 2010

Tracy A. Anglin age 41, died May 30, 2010. The daughter of Jessie Mae Wooten Glover and the late Morris Glover. Funeral services will be Thursday 2 pm at Welcome Ave. Holiness church. Burial in the Church cemetery. Rev's Richard Adams and Steve Cole will officiate. Surviving relatives in addition to her mother includes husband, Jerry Anglin, son, Jeremy Anglin,...

Charlie Burkhalter

Charlie Burkhalter

May 28, 2010

Athens, GA - Charles Ross Burkhalter, Sr., 72, died Friday, May 28, 2010. Born in Oconee County and a native of Athens, he was a self employed business owner of Burkhalter Trenching and Boring. He was a retired race car driver and avid sportsman. Mr. Burkhalter was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. George David Burkhalter. He was...