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

Kathryn L. Poulnott

Kathryn L. Poulnott

Sep 28, 2009

Bishop, GA - Kathryn L. Poulnott died Monday, September 28, 2009 at her residence. She was born in Rock Springs, Wyoming on August 14, 1952. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Evia Jackson Kaumo. A co-owner of Diversified Automotive in Athens, she was also employed by the United States Post Office in Bishop. Kathryn is survived...

William R. Callaway

William R. Callaway

Sep 28, 2009

William R. Callaway passed away in his sleep on Monday, September 28th, 2009. He was born in Washington, GA on October 17th, 1917. During his life, WR served his nation for many years in the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Army, serving with distinction during World War II in both the European and Pacific theaters. Following his military service,...

John Sewell

John Sewell

Sep 27, 2009

Watkinsville - John Sewell passed away Sunday, September 27, 2009. Born in Middlesbrough, England, he was the son of the late David and Mary Brown Sewell. He worked for Benson's Bakery in Bogart and retired from Flowers Foods, Inc. out of Suwanee. He served in the British Royal Air Force. Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Thursday, October 1, 2009,...

Doris Perschka

Doris Perschka

Sep 27, 2009

Nicholson - Doris Perschka, 78, wife of the late Dale O. Perschka, died Sunday, September 27, 2009, at Athens Regional Medical Center. Born in Springfield, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Floyd and Faye Rapp and sister to the late Robert Rapp. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Survivors include...

Warren Francis Naylor

Warren Francis Naylor

Sep 23, 2009

Colbert - Warren Francis Naylor, 64, died Wednesday, September 23, 2009, at Athens Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, September 25, 2009, at Riverside Baptist Church with the Rev. Joe Wood officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be held Sunday, September 27, 2009,...

Randall Conn

Randall Conn

Sep 23, 2009

Randall Conn, 51, died Wednesday, September 23, 2009 at Athens Regional Medical Center . Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 26, 2009 at 2PM at Lord & Stephens East Chapel with Rev. Roland Airwood officiating. Burial will follow at Athens Memory Gardens . Pallbearers will be Fabian Jones, Frank Platt, David Epps, Boyd Rethke, Johnny Meadows and Frankie Gabriel....

Harold Reese Daniell

Harold Reese Daniell

Sep 23, 2009

Savannah - Harold Reese Daniell, 87, died Wednesday, September 23, 2009. Born in Clarke County, he was the son of the late Watson and Hassie Weir Daniell. Mr. Daniell was a veteran of the U.S. Army and was retired from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. He was a member of Wilmington Island United Methodist Church. Funeral services will be...

Eugene T. Burt

Eugene T. Burt

Sep 23, 2009

Decatur - Eugene T. Burt, MSgt. US Air Force (Retired), 70, died Wednesday, September 23, 2009. Survivors include his son; Bryan Burt; sisters Judi Warner, Helen Howington, Debora Sanders and Kathy Cantrell; nieces Jeanne Andrews, Carissa Williams and Carolyn Green. Funeral services will be held 2:30 p.m. Sunday, September 27, 2009, at Lord & Stephens East Chapel. Burial will follow...

Billie Durham

Billie Durham

Sep 22, 2009

Comer, GA - Billie Lawson Durham, 71, died September 22, 2009. Born in Redford, TN, he was the son of the late Charles and Lena Russ Durham. Mr. Durham was retired from Holiday Inn. Survivors include his wife, Juanita Adams Durham; children, Lawson Durham and Lewis Durham; stepsons, Lawrence Bridges and Johnny Bridges; sister, Bobbie Joe Freeman; 5 grandchildren and...

Pat Shedd

Pat Shedd

Sep 20, 2009

Crawford - Pat Shedd, 61, wife of Bobby Shedd, died Sunday, September 20, 2009 at Athens Regional Medical Center. Born in Oglethorpe County she was the daughter of the late Roy Cecil Mauldin and Floretta Freeman Mauldin Howard. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her grandparents, William and Molly Freeman; son James "Little Bobby"...

Irene Anna Slater

Irene Anna Slater

Sep 19, 2009

Comer - Irene Anna Slater, 94, died Saturday, September 19, 2009, at her residence. Born in Emporia, Kan., she was the daughter of the late Matt and Elizabeth McGlinn. Survivors include her sons Wayne Slater and his wife Betty Jean of Harker Heights, Texas, Donald Ray Slater and his wife Deborah of Marietta; daughter Cheryl Ann Jones and her husband...

Marc Taylor Gregg

Marc Taylor Gregg

Sep 18, 2009

Athens - Marc Taylor Gregg, 23, died Friday, September 18, 2009. Born in Athens, he was the son of Robert and Cindy Gregg. Taylor graduated from Prince Avenue Christian School in 2004 and was currently a student at the University of Georgia, Warnell School of Forestry. He was a member of Prince Avenue Baptist Church. In addition to his parents,...

Marianne Skinner Wynne

Marianne Skinner Wynne

Sep 18, 2009

Athens - Marianne Skinner Wynne, age 61, of Athens, died Friday, September 18, 2009. She was a graduate of Athens High School and the University of Georgia. She was predeceased in death by her father, Robert E. Skinner Sr. She is survived by her husband, Robert Wynne of Athens; her daughter, Janis Wynne of Athens; her mother, Janis Spencer Skinner...

Claire Olivia Fugiel

Claire Olivia Fugiel

Sep 18, 2009

Winder - Claire Olivia Fugiel, infant daughter of Christopher Raymond and Carrie Miller Fugiel, died Friday, September 18, 2009. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her paternal grandparents; Fredrick and Diane Fugiel of Las Vegas and maternal grandparents, James and Rachell Miller of Lady Lake, Fla. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, September 22,...

Rose Jenkins

Rose Jenkins

Sep 16, 2009

Crawford - Rose Jenkins of Crawford passed away Wednesday, September 16, 2009. A native of Maryland, she was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Jenkins; her parents and a son, Steve Paradise. Mrs. Jenkins retired from Safeway Grocery Store. The family is receiving friends Saturday, September 19, 2009, from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. at the funeral home. Survivors...

Helen Juanita Fields

Helen Juanita Fields

Sep 15, 2009

Mrs. Helen Juanita Hook Fields of Hull, Ga. passed away on September 15, 2009. She was born April 11, 1923 in Lexington, SC. She was the daughter of the late Maxey M. Hook and Virginia Shumpert Hook Spires. Mrs. Fields was predeceased by a daughter, Gwendolyn, her husband, Rev. Jackson L. Fields, a sister, Margaret Hook Harwell and a brother,...

Claudio Roig

Claudio Roig

Sep 15, 2009

Claudio K. Roig, 80, died September 15, 2009. A native of Buenos Aires, Argentina, he was a son of the late Claudio Ramon and Esther Jacobsen Roig and was preceded in death by his daughter, Diane Seawright. Mr. Roig was retired from Reliance Electric. Private services will be held at a later date. Survivors include his wife, Louise H. Roig;...

Alfred R. (buck)  Bell

Alfred R. (buck) Bell

Sep 15, 2009

Watkinsville, GA - Alfred R. "Buck" Bell, 88, died Tuesday, September 15, 2009 at Mulberry Grove Assisted Living. Buck served his country in the U.S. Army in World War II. He later retired from the University of Georgia. Buck was the son of the late Flanders and Audrey Bell of Oglethorpe County. He was preceded in death by his wife,...

Charles Edward Pittman

Charles Edward Pittman

Sep 14, 2009

Hull - Charles Edward "Ed" Pittman, 88, died September 14, 2009. Mr. Pittman was the son of the late John Willie and Ida Frances Pittman and was preceded in death by his wife, Sylvine Adams Pittman. He was also preceded in death by a son, Jeffery Alan Pittman; sisters, Estelle Adams, Cleo Adams, Clara Barnett and Onie Burroughs; and brothers,...

Nellie Adams

Nellie Adams

Sep 13, 2009

Ila - Nellie Adams, 93, died September 13, 2009. A native of Jackson County, she was a daughter of the late John and Ida Collins Pace and was preceded in death by her husband, Morgan Adams; and son, Carlton Adams. Mrs. Adams was a longtime resident of this area and was a member of First Baptist Church of Athens. Funeral...