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Edwin Eugene (gene) Thornton
Feb 28, 2008
Winterville - Edwin Eugene (Gene) Thornton, 79, husband of the late Gloria Elaine Thornton, of Winterville passed away February 28, 2008 at his residence. Born to the late Edwin and Elizabeth Thornton in Mitchell County, GA, where he attended school in Hopeful. He was also preceded in death by one son, Dennis Marvin Thornton and one daughter, Brenda June Thornton....
Charles Chandler
Feb 26, 2008
Athens, GA - Charles William Chandler, 79, died February 26, 2008. Born in Osborne, SC, he was the son of the late Arthur and Della Brannon McCall. He retired following 20 years service with the U.S. Navy and was later employed with St. Mary's Hospital and Russell Research. Mr. Chandler was a member of East Athens Baptist Church. Funeral services...
J B McDaris
Feb 26, 2008
Statham - John B. McDaris, 89, passed away Tuesday, February 26, 2008. He was the son of the late John and Julia Huggins McDaris and the husband of Ruth Treadwell McDaris. He was employed with the International Harvester Company, a member of the American Legion of Athens, and a member of Hebron Christian Church. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m.,...
Betty Sanders Riggiola
Feb 25, 2008
Betty Sanders Riggiola, 69, died February 25, 2008. Graveside services will be held in West Columbia, SC. Survivors include daughters, Yvonne Petit and Betty Ann Chappell;Grandchildren, Borekis Durann Bonds and Dexter Tyrone Bonds and 1 great grandchild, Cameron Borekis Bonds. Lord and Stephens, EAST is in charge of arrangements.
Mamie Huff Swann
Feb 25, 2008
Athens - Mamie Huff Swann, died February 25, 2008 at Grandview Care Center. She was born March 27, 1931 to Emmitt and Lois Hardigree Huff in Oconee County, Ga. She was preceded in death by he husband Joe S. Swann. She was a member of First Christian Church and very active until her health prevented her from being able to...
Hobert D. Tanksley
Feb 25, 2008
Madison, GA - Hobert D. Tanksley, 82, passed away February 25, 2008. A native of Oconee County, GA, he was a son of the late Dock and Maude Truelove Tanksley and was preceded in death by his wife, Irene Spratlin Tanksley and daughter, Sharon Epps. He retired from Westclox after thirty-five years and was active with the Morgan County Senior...
Wilma Frances White
Feb 25, 2008
Athens - Wilma Frances White, 90, wife of the late Hugh Edward White, died Monday, February 25, 2008 at University Nursing and Rehab. She was born in Bullock County, GA, to the late William Franklin Tanksley and Lillie Mae Wilson Tanksley. She had worked at Rogers Hosiery Mill and retried from Delmar. Survivors include her brother, Hoyt Tanksley of Greenville,...
Joann Roberts Gagner
Feb 24, 2008
Athens - Joann Roberts Gagner, 65, died Sunday, February 24, 2008 at her residence. Born in Crawford, GA, she was the daughter of the late J. C. and Flora Mae Roberts. She was a member of High Shoals Baptist Church. Survivors include her children: James Davis of Athens, Lisa Spurgeon of Martin, GA, Harley Dean Davis, Jr. of Athens; sisters:...
Lera Evans Booth
Feb 22, 2008
Danielsville - Lera Evans Booth, 102, wife of the late Fred Booth, died Friday, February 22, 2008. Born in Madison County, she was the daughter of the late Ozzie and Jessie House Evans. She was a homemaker and member of Bethel Baptist Church. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by one son, five sisters, one brother,...
Kevin Edward Roxburgh Sr
Feb 19, 2008
Colbert, GA - Kevin Edward Roxburgh, Sr., 44, died February 19, 2008. He was the son of Madeline Coyle Roxburgh of Colbert and the late Robert M. Roxburgh and was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Roxburgh. He was a graduate of Cedar Shoals High School and was employed with Publix. Graveside services will be Thursday, February 21, 2008...
Betty Jean Morrison
Feb 17, 2008
Athens - Betty Jean Morrison, 67, passed away February 17, 2008. A native and lifelong resident of Clarke County, GA, she was a daughter of the late Mitch and Lillie Mae Edwards Crawford. She was of the Baptist faith. Funeral services will be Tuesday, February 19, 2008 at 2:00 PM at the chapel of Lord and Stephens, WEST, with Jimmy...
Henry Allen Freeman
Feb 15, 2008
Crawford, GA - Henry Allen Freeman, 78, died February 15, 2008. A native of Oglethorpe County, GA, he was a son of the late John Henry and Bessie Smith Freeman. He was employed with the University of Georgia for twenty years and was a veteran of the United States Army, having served in the Korean Conflict. Graveside services will be...
Mark Joseph LaBorde
Feb 14, 2008
Bogart - Mark Joseph LaBorde, 32, passed away Thursday, February 14, 2008. A native of St. Petersburg, Florida, he was the son of Donald Joseph and Elizabeth Ann Wiggins LaBorde. He was 1994 graduate of Clarke Central High School and a member of the school baseball team. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church and of the...
Ruth Loraine Huff
Feb 13, 2008
Athens - Ruth Loraine Huff, 74, passed away Wednesday, February 13, 2008. A native of Clarke County, GA, she was a daughter of the late Harry and Burney Saxon Huff. For many years, Mrs. Huff was an x-ray and ultrasound technologist and following retirement she worked at St. Mary's Hospital in Athens. Mrs. Huff was a member of Cleveland Road...
Venable Coe Leathers
Feb 13, 2008
Watkinsville - Venable Coe Leathers, Jr., 79, passed away Wednesday, February 13, 2008. A native of Social Circle, he was the son of the late Venable Coe Sr. and Divona McIntosh Leathers. He was the owner and operator of Kings Creek Kennell. A memorial service will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 16, 2008, in the chapel of Lord &...
Florence Carson Bennett
Feb 13, 2008
Farmington - Florence Carson Bennett, 92, of Farmington, died February 13, 2008. A native of Oconee County, she was the daughter of the late Robert Lee and Nona Smith Carson. She was also preceded in death by her husband Stacy Bennett, daughter, Linda K. Bennett, grandson, Michael Todd Hester and brothers and sisters: Frances Carson, JB Carson, Maggie Mae Phillips...
Robert E. Griffith Sr
Feb 11, 2008
Athens - Robert E. Griffith, Sr., 83, passed away February 11, 2008. A native of Douglas County, GA, he was a son of the late Samuel Albert and Bertha Thompson Griffith and the widower of Nancy Ann Paul Griffith. Mr. Griffith was a veteran of the United States Army. He served in World War II as a paratrooper and was...
Florence White Thacker
Feb 11, 2008
Lexington - Florence White Thacker, 97, passed away February 11, 2008. A native of Lumpkin County, GA, she was a daughter of the late Alfred N. and Nora O'Neal West White, and the widow of Walter A. Thacker. She lived most of her life in Anderson, SC. Funeral services will be Wednesday, February 13, 2008, at 10:00 AM at the...
Johnny W. Sheridan
Feb 11, 2008
Crawford - Johnny W. Sheridan, 58, husband of Janice Sheridan, died Monday, February 11, 2008 at Athens Regional Medical Center. Born in Jackson County, he was the son of the late William Carl and Cota Wade Sheridan. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children: Tim Sheridan of Athens, David Sheridan of Athens, Cindy Hill of Lexington,...
Danny Dean Esposito
Feb 7, 2008
Athens, GA - Daniel Dean Esposito, 46, husband of Meredith D. Kempin Esposito, died Thursday, February 7, 2008. Born in Jacksonville, FL, Danny was the son of the late Harold Esposito, Sr. and Margaret Esposito. He was a very well respected and accomplished musician and guitar teacher who had performed with many musicians and several bands primarily in Florida and...
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