OBITUARIES

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

William Shayne Erwin

William Shayne Erwin

Jun 15, 2009

Crawford - William Shayne Erwin, 46, died Monday, June 15, 2009 at Athens Regional Medical Center. Born in Athens, Shayne lived all of his life in Oglethorpe. He was the son of the late Carlton Erwin, Sr. and Jackie Deese Erwin. He was also preceded in death by his brother, John "Johnny" Franklin Erwin. Survivors include his girlfriend of 16...

Kenneth Franklin Wynn

Kenneth Franklin Wynn

Jun 15, 2009

Athens - Kenneth Franklin Wynn, 46, died Monday, June 15, 2009. Survivors include his mother and step father, Margaret Hudson Wynn Bradberry and Jerry Bradberry; daughter: Emily Wynn; brother: Brian Bradberry; as well as aunts, uncles and cousins. He was a loving, caring father, friend to all and will be missed.

Lois Jane Looney

Lois Jane Looney

Jun 14, 2009

Colbert - Lois Jane Looney, 48, died Sunday, June 14, 2009, at her residence. Born in Athens, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Fannie Mae Looney. She was a machine operator at Peterson Springs. Survivors include her son, JR Looney of Colbert; daughters Angela Bentley of Colbert and Julie Folger of Fayetteville, N.C.; brothers Jackie Looney of...

Ruth Lord

Ruth Lord

Jun 12, 2009

Athens, GA - Zelma Ruth Lord, 88, died June 12, 2009. Born in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Odell and Zebell Benton Lord. She was retired from Kroger and St. Mary's Hospital and was a member of East Athens Baptist Church. Funeral services will be Sunday, June 14, 2009 at 2:00 PM at East Athens Baptist...

Runette Payne

Runette Payne

Jun 11, 2009

Runette Payne, 97, died June 11, 2009. A longtime resident of Oconee County, she was a daughter of the late Harvey and Martha Grizzle Butler. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Arthur S. Luke and Willie A. Payne and stepson, Milton Payne. She was the last of nine siblings. She was a member of Bogart Baptist Church and...

Clifford L. Morris

Clifford L. Morris

Jun 11, 2009

Clifford L. Morris, 79, died June 11, 2009. A native of Madison County, GA, he was a son of the late James Redden and Annie Eva Sharp Morris. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Marie Morris and Lucille Morris; sister and brother-in-law, Katie and Bill Toney; brothers, C. B. Morris and Johnny Morris; sister-in-law, Agnes Morris; brother-in-law, Jowett...

Barbara Ree Patrick Martin

Barbara Ree Patrick Martin

Jun 11, 2009

Carrollton, Texas - Barbara Ree Patrick Martin, 75, of Carrollton, Texas, died Thursday night, June 11, 2009. Born in Athens, Ga., in Clarke County, she was the daughter of the late James Robert "Dink" Patrick Sr. and the late Lillie "Marie" Brown Patrick. She is preceded in death by her brother, James Robert Patrick Jr.; sister-in-law, Ann Elizabeth Tiller Patrick;...

Ralph David Jackson

Ralph David Jackson

Jun 9, 2009

Athens - Ralph David Jackson, 56, died Tuesday, June 9, 2009. Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 11, 2009, at 1 p.m. at the chapel of Lord & Stephens, East, with Rev. Darrly Mathis officiating. Burial will follow at Oconee Memorial Park. Born in Whitfield County, Ga., he was the son of the late Ralph Jackson of Chatsworth, Ga....

Clinton Lake Weaver

Clinton Lake Weaver

Jun 9, 2009

Athens - Clinton Lake Weaver, 79, husband of 55 years to Doris Powell Weaver, died Tuesday, June 9, 2009, at St. Mary's Hospice House. Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 11, 2009, at 11 a.m. at the chapel of Lord and Stephens, West, with Rev. Rob Bray officiating. Pallbearers will be Joe Hart, Jack Rogers, Clint Weaver, Billy Weaver,...

Reba Lee Epps

Reba Lee Epps

Jun 8, 2009

Athens - Reba Lee Epps, 77, wife of the late Curtis Epps, died Monday, June 8, 2009, at St. Mary's Hospital. Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 11, 2009, at 10 a.m. at the chapel of Lord and Stephens, East, with Rev. Lonny Blackmon officiating. Pallbearers will be family and friends. Burial will be at Old Fort Cemetery, Carlton,...

Mildred E. (bo)  Wright

Mildred E. (bo) Wright

Jun 8, 2009

Athens - Mildred E. Wright, 78, died Monday, June 8, 2009. Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 11, 2009, at 3 p.m. at the chapel of Lord & Stephens, East. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at Grey Hill Cemetery, Commerce. Originally from Commerce, Ga., she was the daughter of the late...

Harvey L. Towe Sr

Harvey L. Towe Sr

Jun 7, 2009

Watkinsville - Harvey L. Towe, 76, of Watkinsville, died June 7, 2009. Born October 7, 1932, in Jefferson, Georgia, Mr. Towe was the son of the late James G. and Bertie L. Towe of Watkinsville. He was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Lydia Towe. Mr. Towe was a U.S. Army veteran and served his country during...

Rebecca Hutchins Haggard

Rebecca Hutchins Haggard

Jun 7, 2009

Rebecca Hutchins Haggard, 55, died June 7, 2009. A native of Jackson County, GA, she was a daughter of Herbert Marlyn and Loutrelle Chandler Hutchins of Danielsville. She retired after thirty years with the University of Georgia and was a member of Friendship Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her sister, Brenda Hutchins Teal. Funeral services will be...

Joan H. Cook

Joan H. Cook

Jun 4, 2009

Danielsville - Joan H. Cook, 84, died Thursday, June 4, 2009 at her residence. Services will be Private. Born in Bradenton, FL, she was the daughter of the late James Henry Harris and Lottie Fant Harris. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, William Milton Cook, son, Robert "Bob" Carter and brothers, James and...

Billy D. (chip)  Huff

Billy D. (chip) Huff

Jun 4, 2009

Bogart - Billy D. "Chip" Huff Jr., 53, died June 4, 2009. Born in Clarke County, he was the son of Rita Oldham Huff of Statham and the late Bill Huff Sr. Chip was a graduate of Oconee County High School and was a third generation owner of Huff Roofing and Contractors. Survivors, in addition to his mother, include his...

Emily Smith Florence

Emily Smith Florence

Jun 1, 2009

Emily Smith Florence, 78, died June 1, 2009. A native of Maxeys, GA, she was a daughter of the late Lowe and Cornelia Mere Smith. Mrs. Florence moved to Atlanta, GA in the 1970s and then to Boonville, NC where she lived for the last thirty-five years. Graveside services will be Friday, June 5, 2009 at 2:30 PM at Smith...

Joshua David Fancher

Joshua David Fancher

May 28, 2009

Joshua David Fancher, 25, died May 28, 2009. A native of Elbert County, he was the son of David Fancher of Hull and the late Becky Ann Drake. He was a graduate of Madison County High School and loved classic cars and trucks. Funeral services will be Saturday, May 30, 2009 at 2:00 PM at the chapel of Lord and...

James "little Bobby" Shedd Jr

James "little Bobby" Shedd Jr

May 28, 2009

Crawford - James "Little Bobby" Shedd, Jr., 35, died Thursday, May 28, 2009 at Athens Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be held 2PM, Sunday, May 31, 2009 at Lord and Stephens Oglethorpe Chapel with Rev. Chuck Tatum officiating. Burial will follow in Winterville Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Art Berry, Johnny Sheridan, David Sheridan, Brad Antony, Bill Straight and John...

George David Satterfield

George David Satterfield

May 28, 2009

George "David" Satterfield, 56, died May 28, 2009. A native of Wilkes County, GA, he was a son of the late Hubert and Lois Lloyd Satterfield and was preceded in death by a brother, Loyd Satterfield. He lived in this area all of his life and was of the Baptist faith. Funeral services will be Sunday, May 31, 2009 at...

Christopher Riley Gordon

Christopher Riley Gordon

May 24, 2009

Colbert - Chris Gordon, 23, died Sunday, May 24, 2009. A memorial service will be held Thursday, May 28, 2009 at 11AM at the chapel of Lord and Stephens East with Rev. Derek Anglin officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. A native of Athens, he was the son of the late Gary Riley Gordon...