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John William (bill) McCoy
Jun 18, 2008
Watkinsville, GA - John William "Bill" McCoy, 76, beloved husband and father, passed away June 18, 2008. A native of Knoxville, TN, he was a son of the late Gladys Dotson and Roy R. McCoy, Sr., and was preceded in death by his sister, Mildred Annalee McCoy. Bill was a member of Prince Avenue Baptist Church, Bogart, GA. Memorial services...
Howard B. Hellums
Jun 17, 2008
Bogart, GA - Howard B. Hellums, 74, died June 17, 2008. A native of Osage, Iowa, he was a son of the late Mona Miller and Floyd Merle Hellums. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Merle Gene Hellums and two sisters, Arlene Hellums Gentry and Correne Hellums Stephens. Mr. Hellums was employed with McGregor Company in Athens,...
Catherine Guest (kitty) Howard
Jun 17, 2008
Crawford - Kitty Howard, 71, died Tuesday, June 17, 2008 at Athens Regional Medical Center. Born in Oglethorpe County, she was the daughter of the late S. T. and Lillian Gunter Guest. She retired after 30 years from Reliance Electric. She was of the Methodist faith. Survivors include her husband of 53 years, Clifford Warren Howard, Sr., children: Warren Howard...
Katherine Hattaway
Jun 16, 2008
Watkinsville, Ga - Katherine Harrison Hattaway, 97, died June 16, 2008. Born in Clay County, she was the daughter of the late Henry Bridger and Regina Mae Thompson Harrison. Her husband, Robert Sealy Hattaway and her daughter, Ann Thompson, preceded Mrs. Hattaway in death. Mrs. Hattaway attended Georgia Southern Women's College and was a graduate of the University of Georgia...
Jim Irby
Jun 14, 2008
Athens, GA - Rev. James M. (Jim) Irby, Jr., 91, of Athens and Florida, died June 14, 2008. Jim was a graduate of Cincinnati Bible College and pastured churches around the country for 50 years. He was especially supportive of children's camps and orphanages. His first wife, Jeannette, preceded Jim in death. He is survived by his wife, Joyce Register...
Nell B. Thomas
Jun 14, 2008
Watkinsville - Nell B. Thomas, 82, wife of the late James Douglas Thomas, died Saturday, June 14, 2008 at her residence. Born in Oconee County, she was the daughter of the late Warren and Essie Roberts Brewer. She was a homemaker and retired from Dairy Pak. She was a member of Bogart Baptist Church. In addition to her husband and...
Thomas Lee Escoe
Jun 14, 2008
Decatur - Thomas Lee Escoe, 78, died Saturday, June 14, 2008. Born in Athens, son of the late William Thomas and Lillie Noell Escoe, Thomas graduated from Athens High School in 1947. Proudly serving in the US Air Force during the Korean Conflict, he was also a member of the Conyers VFW and past commander of American Legion Post 131....
Boyston Eugene Lambert
Jun 14, 2008
Statham - Boyston Eugene Lambert, 83, died Saturday, June 14, 2008. Born in Ft. McPherson, Ga., to the late George Lambert and Mary Ella Perkins. He is survived by his companion of 38 years, Ms. Muriel Helms of Statham. A special thanks to Dr. David Hubbard, Vista Care Hospice, United Hospice and the staff of Athens Health and Rehab. Lord...
Palmer Brown
Jun 14, 2008
Athens - Palmer Rundell Brown, 94, died Saturday, June 14, 2008 in Athens following a brief illness. Palmer was born and raised in Ishpeming, Mich. He received his B.A. from Northern Michigan University and his M.A.Ed from the University of Michigan. He was a lifelong educator. Following teaching posts in Capac and Iron Mountain in Northern Michigan, he enlisted in...
Timothy Wilson Jr
Jun 13, 2008
Timothy Wilson Jr., 23, died Friday, June 13, 2008. Lord & Stephens, EAST, has charge of arrangements.
Ella M. (sheba) Hopkins
Jun 13, 2008
Athens - Ella M. (Sheba) Hopkins, 65, of Athens, formerly of New Orleans, La., died Friday, June 13, 2008. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Athens Humane Society in Ms. Hopkin's name. Lord & Stephens, EAST.
Timothy Michael Wilson Jr
Jun 13, 2008
Comer - Timothy Michael Wilson, Jr., 23, died Friday, June 13, 2008. Born in Athens, he was the son of Mike Wilson and Jennifer Wilson. He was a 2003 graduate of Oglethorpe County High School and was employed by Wilson and Sons. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Eugene Brown. Survivors in addition to his parents include...
Jim Mills
Jun 13, 2008
Athens, GA - James A. (Jim) Mills, 63, died June 13, 2008. Born in Wilkensburg, PA, he was the son of the late William and Grace Ward Mills. He made his home in Athens since 1978 and was a retired engineer with Westinghouse/ABB. Jim was a Vietnam veteran of the U.S. Army and a member of the Masonic Lodge. Graveside...
Dycie Hancock Schneider
Jun 12, 2008
Athens, GA - Dycie Hancock Schneider, 90, passed away June 12, 2008. A native and lifelong resident of Clarke County, she was a daughter of the late Mary Emily Nelms and Robert David Hancock, and was the widow of Charles V. Schneider. She was a devoted member of Tuckston United Methodist Church where she was active in the Co-workers Sunday...
Suzanne Farley Hoy
Jun 11, 2008
Crawford, GA - Suzanne Farley Hoy, 73, of Crawford, GA, died June 11, 2008 following a long battle with cancer. She was born in Washington, DC, on December 7, 1934, to Francis W. and Margaret E. Farley. She was a legal secretary and retired as an executive secretary from the University of Georgia. Following her retirement, Suzanne was active in...
Angie Duncan
Jun 10, 2008
Athens - Angie Compton Duncan died peacefully at home on Tuesday, June 10, 2008. She was a gentle spirit born to the late Harvey and Sarah Compton on May 10, 1924 in Madison County, Ga. Angie, throughout her life, was a lady filled with love, compassion and kindness for all. She touched many lives with her kindness, her great hugs...
Betty Ann McDaniel
Jun 9, 2008
Betty Ann McDaniel, 64, passed away June 9, 2008. A native of Clarke County, GA, she was a daughter of the late Emory and Winona Duncan Jones and the widow of James W. McDaniel, Jr. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Lillian Jones and Ethel Bridges and two brothers, Billy Jones and Grady Jones. Funeral services will be...
Lisa Bradberry Bales
Jun 9, 2008
Athens - Lisa Bradberry Bales, 49, of Athens, died Monday, June 9, 2008. Services will be 2 p.m., Thursday, June 12, 2008 at Freedom Church of God, Neese-Commerce Road. Lord & Stephens, EAST, has charge of arrangements.
Virlyn Henson
Jun 8, 2008
Washington, GA - Virlyn Theola Henson, 86, died June 8, 2008. Born in Madison County, she was the daughter of the late James David and Jessie Bell Gordon Meadow and was the widow of Grey Henson. Mrs. Henson was a former resident of Statham and Colbert and was a retired beautician. She was a member of Colbert Methodist Church. Mrs....
John J. Evans
Jun 8, 2008
Athens - John J. Evans, 69, husband of Marion Hefferle Evans, died Sunday, June 8, 2008 at Athens Regional Medical Center. A native of Cleveland, Ohio, he was the son of the late John James and Helen Cecilia Evans. He was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, was a research chemist with Russell Research Center for 20 years and...
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