OBITUARIES

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

James Wade Hicks

James Wade Hicks

Mar 4, 2010

James Wade Hicks, 81, died March 4, 2010. A native of Franklin County, TN, he was a son of the late Fulton and Willie Martin Hicks and was preceded in death by a sister, Frances Moore and a brother, Ray Hicks. He was a veteran of the United States Army and a member of Winterville Baptist Church. Funeral services will...

Ethel Nelson Marstellar

Ethel Nelson Marstellar

Mar 3, 2010

Ethel E. Nelson Marstellar, 87, died March 3, 2010. A native of Greenville, Pennsylvania, she was a daughter of the late Samuel E. and Opal Reimold Nelson and the widow of Randall Marstellar. She was preceded in death by a son, David Marstellar; daughter, Betty Brown; brothers, Jimmy Nelson and Robert Nelson. Graveside services will be Sunday, March 7, 2010...

John Loy Moon

John Loy Moon

Mar 3, 2010

John Loy Moon, 88, died March 3, 2010. Born in Carlton, GA, he was a son of the late Onnie Loy and Mamie Moon. He was a United States Army veteran of World War II with active service at the Battle of Attu Island, where he was wounded May 28, 1943. For this he received a Purple Heart. Mr. Moon...

Murdell Kidd

Murdell Kidd

Mar 2, 2010

Murdell Kidd, 76, died Tuesday, March 2, 2010. Survivors include her sister, Sara V. Butler; as well as a number of nieces and nephews. Services will be held 2 p.m., Friday, March 5, at Lord and Stephens East Chapel with Rev. Calvin Coile officiating. Burial will follow at Vineyard Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour...

Wilbur (doc)  Massey

Wilbur (doc) Massey

Mar 2, 2010

Bogart - Wilbur "Doc" Massey, 86, died Tuesday, March 02, 2010, at Magnolia Estates, Bogart, GA. A native of Taylor County, he was the son of the late Byron and Claudia Brooks Massey. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Dr. Wintzel Massey and great-grandson, Landon Wiggins. Doc served his country in the US...

Charles Bates

Charles Bates

Mar 2, 2010

Colbert - Charles Linton Bates, 70, died Tues., March 2, 2010. Survivors include brother and sister-in-law, Jimmy and Judy Bates; one step-granddaughter, Elaine Bowen. Services will be 11 a.m., Fri., March 5, at Lord & Stephens Danielsville Chapel. Burial will follow at Colbert Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m., Thurs., March 4, at the funeral home. Lord &...

Anne Biles Pope

Anne Biles Pope

Mar 1, 2010

Athens - Anne Biles Pope passed away on March 1, 2010. She was the daughter of Martha Fletcher Biles and Kirk A. Biles of Butts County, GA. She was employed with the Clarke Co. School system for a number of years. She is survived by her husband, John D. Pope, Jr., daughter Kay and son-in-law Ken Taras, grandchildren Justin, Lindsay...

Harold Lee Gillispie

Harold Lee Gillispie

Feb 28, 2010

Hull - Harold Lee Gillispie, 65 of Hull,Ga. died Sunday February 28, 2010 He coached with the Madison County recreational department. He was employed with the University of Georgia for a number of years. Survivors include wife Carol Gillispie, two sons James and Brian Gillispie 2 brothers Frank and Howard Gillispie A memorial service will be held Thursday, March 4,...

Franklin Ellsworth Morgan

Franklin Ellsworth Morgan

Feb 28, 2010

Franklin Ellsworth Morgan, Jr., 86, died February 28, 2010. A native of Detroit, Michigan, he was a son of the late Adah Gordon and Franklin Ellsworth Morgan, Sr., and the widower of Elizabeth Hastings Morgan. Mr. Morgan was a veteran of the United States Navy, a Third Degree Mason and a member of First Presbyterian Church of Athens. Memorial services...

Franklin Ellsworth Morgan Jr

Franklin Ellsworth Morgan Jr

Feb 28, 2010

Athens - Franklin Ellsworth Morgan Jr., 86, died February 28, 2010. A native of Detroit, Mich., he was a son of the late Adah Gordon and Franklin Ellsworth Morgan Sr. and the widower of Elizabeth Hastings Morgan. Mr. Morgan was a veteran of the United States Navy, a Third Degree Mason and a member of First Presbyterian Church of Athens....

Kathy Henderson

Kathy Henderson

Feb 27, 2010

Kathy Henderson, 55, died February 27, 2010. A native of Athens, GA, she was a daughter of Hazel Kiser Henderson of Danielsville and the late William Theron Henderson and was preceded in death by a brother, Keith Henderson. She was active for many years with Fine Finish and Advantage Behavioral Systems and was a member of Moon's Grove Baptist Church...

Joseph Kelley Young

Joseph Kelley Young

Feb 26, 2010

Athens - Joseph Kelley Young, 52, of Athens, died Friday, February 26, 2010. Services will be announced at a later date. Survivors include son, Jonathan Harris Young of Texas; father, Bob Young of Greenville, Texas; one brother, Robert Young of Texas; one sister, Alicia McCrary of Jefferson, Ga.; and a half-sister, Rachel Young of Texas. Lord and Stephens Funeral Home,...

Edward Glenn Williams

Edward Glenn Williams

Feb 25, 2010

Edward Glenn Williams, beloved father of Julie Coleman and Joan Williams, of Watkinsville, Georgia passed away Thursday, February 25, 2010 at the age of 78. He was preceded in death by his wife Dorothy Ward Williams. Glenn was born in Florala, Alabama on November 27, 1931. At the young age of 18 he married his sweetheart Dorothy who he was...

Willie "bill" Cooper

Willie "bill" Cooper

Feb 25, 2010

Mrs. Willie "Bill" Johnson Cooper, 82, died February 25, 2010. A native of Elbert County, GA, she was a daughter of the late Frances Blackmon and Obie Butler Johnson. She was a member of First United Methodist Church. Memorial services will be Sunday, February 28, 2010 at 4:00 PM at the chapel of Lord and Stephens, EAST. Survivors include her...

Agnes Coye McCaleb

Agnes Coye McCaleb

Feb 24, 2010

Agnes Coye McCaleb, 96, died February 24, 2010. A native of Bankston, AL, she was a daughter of the late Selma and Laura Deavours and the late Alton McCaleb. She was preceded in death by four children, Billy Franklin McCaleb, Dewilta McCaleb Glasgow, Julian Lee McCaleb and Theresa Ann Calhoun. She was a member of the Church of Christ in...

Richard "squirrel" Nails

Richard "squirrel" Nails

Feb 23, 2010

Richard Dale "Squirrel" Nails, 57, died February 23, 2010. A native of Washington, D.C., he was a son of the late Raymond Dale and Media Layton Nails and was preceded in death by his brother, Herbert Lee Athey Sr.; and niece, Tammy Athey. He was an automobile mechanic and a veteran of the United States Army where he received the...

Maria L. Wilson

Maria L. Wilson

Feb 23, 2010

Lexington GA - Maria Wilson, 58, died Tuesday, February 23, 2010 at Providence Health Center, Waco, TX. Born in Waco, TX, she was the daughter Leo Blanco, Sr. and Dehlia Merritt Blanco. Maria loved her grandchildren dearly and also enjoyed camping and watching football. Survivors in addition to her parents include her husband of 18 years, Ricky Wilson; children: John...

Michael James Veal

Michael James Veal

Feb 22, 2010

Michael James Veal, 57, died February 22, 2010. Mr. Veal was born in Washington, DC and lived in Elberton, GA for many years with his parents, Jack and Irene Veal. His father operated Elberton Chevrolet and his mother owned and operated Veal's Fashions. After working in the granite industry in Elberton for several years, Mr. Veal moved to Athens where...

Mary Howard Sisk

Mary Howard Sisk

Feb 21, 2010

Lexington - Mary Howard Sisk, 73, died Sunday, February 21, 2010 at Athens Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be held Friday, February 26, 2010 at 2PM at Center United Methodist Church with Rev. Tye Sorrow officiating. Burial will follow at Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery. Born in Stephens, GA, she was the daughter of the late John Mell and Lucy...

Jack Bleeker

Jack Bleeker

Feb 21, 2010

Athens - Jack Bleeker, 83, died Sunday, February 21, 2010 at St. Mary's Hospital, Athens, GA. Born in the Netherlands, he was the son of the late Jacobus and Margaret Stet Bleeker. He was the owner and operator of Bleeker Construction of PA. He was a veteran of the Dutch Army, Maryland Defense Force and member of the Lions Club....