John Thomas Wilkins
Apr 11, 2007
John Thomas Wilkins, 80 died at his residence Wednesday, April 11, 2007. He was born in Columbia, Louisiana, May 27, 1926. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1944 - 1947; attended Southern Methodist University on a football scholarship; had an outstanding career in sales, photography and judging of state and national beauty pageants; and wrote a book that was...
Heather A. Nunn
Apr 11, 2007
Athens, GA - Heather A. Nunn, 35, died April 11, 2007. A native of Kinston, NC, she was a daughter of Joseph A. and Teresa L. Nunn of Watkinsville, GA, and Luci M. Gwynn of Columbia, SC. She was employed by Hope Haven for fifteen years and attended Princeton United Methodist Church. Heather never met a stranger. Funeral services will...
Randy Hembree
Apr 9, 2007
Athens, GA - Randall Mark Hembree, 44, died April 9, 2007. Born in Clarke County, he was the son of Agnes Bradberry Hembree of Athens and the late James Washington (J.W.) Hembree and preceded in death by a son, Jonathan. Survivors in addition to his mother include his children, Zack, Josh (Amanda) and Justin Hembree; brother, Jimmy (Debbie) Hembree of...
Billy Dillard
Apr 9, 2007
Hull - Billy Dillard, 76, died Monday, April 9, 2007 at his residence. Born in Madison County, he was the son of the late Coile and Lucille Whitworth Dillard. He was the owner of Dillard's Used Cars and retired from Transcontinental Gas Pipeline. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret White Dillard; son:...
Hazel Dial Curtis
Apr 9, 2007
Athens - Hazel Dial Curtis, 90, lifelong resident of Athens, died peacefully at her home on April 9, 2007. She was born October 17, 1916 in Clarke County, Ga., to the late Thomas Lafayette and Julia Ruth Shackleford Dial. She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Roy W. Curtis and daughter, Beckie Curtis Davis. Mrs. Curtis...
Harvey Lee Kent
Apr 8, 2007
Athens - Harvey Lee Kent, 79, died April 8, 2007. Graveside services will be Wednesday, April 11, 2007, at 3:00 PM at Evergreen Memorial Park. Survivors include his wife, Marjorie Kent; three children, Janet Bonner, Jeannie Lee and Jeff Kent, all of Athens; a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6:00 until 8:00 PM...
Jonathan Derrick (duck) Cleghorne
Apr 7, 2007
Crawford - Jonathan Derrick "Duck" Cleghorne, 23, died April 7, 2007. A lifelong resident of this area, he attended Oglethorpe County High School. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, James and Barbara Cleghorne, of Madison County. Funeral services will be Wednesday, April 11, 2007, at 2:00 PM at the chapel of Lord and Stephens, EAST, with Revs. Jamie...
Margaret Rebecca Hanley
Apr 6, 2007
Winterville - Margaret Rebecca Hanley, 75, wife of Homer Wallace Hanley, died April 6, 2007 at her residence. Born in Fulton County, she was the daughter of the late Luther Lonzo and Fannie Lizzie Reid Spratling. She retired from the University of Georgia. In addition to her husband, she is survived by children: Roy Terry Bailey, Jr., Rebecca Marie Young;...
Denise C. Janes
Apr 6, 2007
Athens - Denise C. Janes, 49, of Athens, died April 6, 2007. Services were private. Survivors include husband Charles McArthur Janes and brother Jeff Davis. Lord & Stephens, EAST, is in charge of arrangements.
Jacob Allen Bishop
Apr 5, 2007
Athens - Jacob Allen Bishop, 18, died April 5, 2007. A native of Clarke County, he was a son of Sheryl M. Bishop of Bogart and Jeffrey Bishop of Athens. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Allen Bishop. Funeral services will be Saturday, April 7, 2007, at 4:00 p.m. at the chapel of Lord and Stephens, WEST, with...
Francis Eugene Loegel
Apr 5, 2007
Winterville - Francis Eugene Loegel, 89, husband of 64 years and 11 months to Ruth Ilene Sawmiller Loegel, died Thursday, April 5, 2007 at Grandview Care Center. Born in Auglaize, Ohio, he was the son of the late George and Marianne Schaffer Loegel. Mr. Loegel was a member of St. Mathews Lutheran Church, Cridersville, Ohio. He retired from Superior Coach...
Marietta Coile Phillips
Apr 4, 2007
Winterville - Marietta Coile Phillips, 90, passed away Wednesday, April 4, 2007. A native of Oglethorpe County, she was the daughter of the late Phillip Francis and Maudie Booth Coile and widow of U.T. Phillips. Mrs. Phillips was preceded in death by two brothers, Cleveland Coile, Bussey Coile and an adopted niece, Barbara Jean Allen. She was a member of...
Lillian Thornton Powell
Apr 2, 2007
Athens - Lillian Thornton Powell, 70, died Monday, April 2, 2007 at her residence. Born in Oconee County, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Nettie Lou Graham Thornton. She was employed at Southern Mutual Insurance Company for 33 years. She was a member of Central Presbyterian Church in Athens. She was a volunteer at the Oconee County...
Buren W. Hutchins
Apr 1, 2007
Hull - Buren W. Hutchins, 73, passed away Sunday, April 1, 2007. A native of Barrow County, he was the son of the late Thomas R. and Alma White Hutchins and brother of the late Henry Hutchins. Mr. Hutchins was Mayor of Hull for 15 years, a member of the Madison County Rotary Club, Pilot Club, Co-Pilot, Madison County Commissioner,...
Robert H. Wages
Mar 31, 2007
Athens - Robert H. Wages, Jr., 82, died March 31, 2007. A native of Clarke County, Ga., he was a son of the late Mary Catherine O'Kelley and Robert. H. Wages, Sr. He was a veteran of the United States Army, having served in World War II, and retired from Reliance Electric after more than twenty years of employment. Mr....
James Earleston Dortmundt
Mar 29, 2007
Winterville - James Earleston Dortmundt, 59, died Thursday, March 29, 2007 at his residence. Born in Norfolk, VA, he was the son of the late John E. and Dorothy L. Dortmundt. He was a musician and a painter/restoration artist in the Athens area since the mid 1970's. Known to his friends as Jimmy, he played in many bands over the...
Evelyn J. (sooky) Shaw
Mar 27, 2007
Watkinsville - Evelyn J. Sooky Shaw, 69, wife of Donald S. Shaw, died Tuesday, March 27, 2007 at her residence. Born in Auburn, N.Y., she was the daughter of the late Alice Amerman. She had been a medical transcriptionist for the past 20 years in the Athens area. She is also preceded in death by her brother, Ted Owens. Survivors...
Sally Davis
Mar 27, 2007
Athens, GA - Gertrude "Sally" Davis, 91, died March 27, 2007. A native of Mt. Hope, West Virginia, she was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Perry, and the widow of William Nelson Davis. She was a former member of Mount Hope Christian Church, where she was a bible school teacher. She was a member of...
James Darrell Monroe
Mar 26, 2007
Bishop - James Darrell Monroe, 57, died March 26, 2007. A native of Chambers County, Alabama, he was a son of the late Crayton and Lois Cole Monroe. He lived in this area for many years and retired from the University of Georgia. Funeral services will be Wednesday, March 28, 2007 at 7:00 PM at Oconee Chapel with Rev. Donnie...
James Darrell Monroe
Mar 26, 2007
Bishop, GA - James Darrell Monroe, 57, died March 26, 2007. A native of Chambers County, Alabama, he was a son of the late Crayton and Lois Cole Monroe. He lived in this area for many years and retired from the University of Georgia. Funeral services will be Wednesday, March 28, 2007, ay 7:00 PM at Oconee Chapel with Rev....