Johnny Toney
Oct 27, 2006
Athens - Johnny Toney, 83, died Friday, October 27, 2006 at his residence. He was raised in the Athens area, the son of John Newton and Isa Hooper Toney. He is survived by his loving wife, Natalie and beloved dog, Trudy. He is also survived by his brothers J.P. Toney of Monroe and R.T. Toney of Arnoldsville and numerous nieces...
Montez Holladay
Oct 25, 2006
Winterville - Montez Holladay, 89, died October 25, 2006 at Winterville Retirement Center as a result of complications of lymphoma and heart problems. Mrs. Holladay was born December 24, 1916, in Obion County, Tennessee. She grew up in that area until adulthood and graduated from South Fulton, Tennessee High School in 1935. She attended University of Tennessee at Martin, Tennessee....
Helen Woods Norton
Oct 24, 2006
Athens - Helen Elizabeth Woods Norton, 90, of Athens, died October 24, 2006. A lifelong resident of Athens, she was the daughter of the late Albon Young Woods and Ruth Iverson Woods and was preceded in death by her husband, George F. Norton and their daughter, Dr. Virginia Norton. She was educated at Athens City Schools and the University of...
Darlene Ropp
Oct 23, 2006
Watkinsville - Darlene Ropp of Watkinsville, Ga. passed away on October 23, 2006 at St. Maryís Hospice House in Athens, Ga. Viewing will be held at Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, West Chapel on Tuesday, October 24 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. A memorial service will be held at Watkinsville First Baptist Church on Wednesday, October 25 at 2:00...
James A. Maxey
Oct 22, 2006
Bishop - James A. Maxey, 94, passed away at Family Life Enrichment Center on October 22, 2006. Mr. Maxey resided on Monroe Hwy., Statham, GA. He was the son of the late Ben and Kitty Jones Maxey. He was preceded in death by his wife, Georgia Lewis Maxey; sisters, Martha Lou Maxey and Sarah Hammond; brother, George Lewis Maxey; and...
Margaret Wagener
Oct 22, 2006
Athens - Margaret R. Wagener, died October 22, 2006. Born April 11, 1932 in Plains, GA, She grew up in Americus, GA and moved to Athens in 1964. She earned both her bachelorís and masterís degrees, and T6 from the University of GA. A devoted teacher throughout her life, she taught English, Gifted Studies, Career Planning and Special Education. Upon...
Nathan Howard Hammond
Oct 20, 2006
Hull - Nathan Howard Hammond, 76, died Friday, October 20, 2006 at Athens Regional Medical Center. Born in Hall County, he was the son of the late Nathan C. Hammond and Ruby Bennett Gerrien. He served his country in the US Army. Survivors include his long time friend, Betsy Pierce, of Hull, daughter, Becky Haney of Atlanta, sister, Fannie Houseman...
Florence (pete) Cooper
Oct 20, 2006
Athens - Florence (Pete) Cooper, 88, of Athens, Georgia, died at home in the early morning hours of October 20, 2006. She was born July 16, 1918, to Helmer and Marilyn Jordan Norbeck in Millbury, Massachusetts. During World War II Mrs. Cooper joined the United States Marine Corps and served proudly in the Quartermasterís Office at Camp Lejeune and Cherry...
Bud Escoe
Oct 19, 2006
Danielsville - Bud Escoe, 86, of Macedonia Church Road, Danielsville, passed away October 19, 2006. He was a son of the late W. W. and Nora Culberson Escoe. Mr. Escoe was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Dorothy Freeman Escoe; a daughter; Sarah Joyce Escoe; son, George R. Escoe; and brothers, Tom and Ed Escoe. He was...
Lamar Bridges Sr
Oct 18, 2006
Lexington, Ga - Lamar Bridges, Sr, age 94, of Lexington, passed away, Wednesday, October 18, 2006 at his residence. Mr Bridges was born on July 24, 1912 in Oglethorpe County to the late George Washington and Sara Mahulda Bridges. He was preceded in death by his wife, Katie Lou Bridges, a grandson, Lowell Davis, six sisters, and a brother. Mr....
Roger Dale Busbin
Oct 18, 2006
Athens - Roger Dale Busbin, 51, died October 18, 2006. A native of Clarke County, GA, he was a son of the late James Alton and Mildred Carter Busbin, and was preceded in death by a brother, James V. Busbin. Mr. Busbin was employed with Certainteed for over twenty years. Funeral services will be Sunday, October 22, 2006, at 2:00...
Floretta Goss
Oct 17, 2006
Floretta Goss, 84, died October 17, 2006. A native of Oglethorpe County, she was a daughter of the late Ben and Clydie Martin Evans, and was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Goss, and daughter, Rosa Lee Goss. Mrs. Goss was a homemaker and a member of Bluestone Baptist Church for over thirty years. Funeral services will be Thursday,...
R. E. Butler
Oct 17, 2006
Mr. R.E. Butler, age 79, passed away Tuesday, October 17, 2006. He was born May 8, 1927 in Olgethorpe County to the late Paul and Clara Little Butler. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy "Dot" Butler. He was a retired carpenter, a member of Temple United Methodist Church and a member of the Wolfskin Vol. Fire Dept....
Franklin Jarrett
Oct 15, 2006
Colbert - Franklin James Jarrett, 80, died October 15, 2006. A native of Jackson County, GA, he was a son of the late Jeffie and Kate Evans Jarrett, and was preceded in death by two sisters, Christine Maddox and Alma Jarrett. Mr. Jarrett was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and a member of Moonís Grove Baptist Church....
Bobby Christian
Oct 14, 2006
Watkinsville - Bobby Lee Christian, 65, died October 14, 2006. A native of Clarke County, he was employed with Ameripride and was past master of the Watkinsville Masonic Lodge. Mr. Christian was preceded in death by three sisters, Doris Ann Simmons, Hazel Carson and Louise Vaughn and a brother, Bill Wells. Graveside services will be Tuesday, October 17, 2006, at...
Avery Kane Anderson
Oct 13, 2006
Arnoldsville - Avery Kane Anderson, infant son of Stan and Melissa Anderson of Arnoldsville, died October 13, 2006. Memorial services will be Sunday, October 15, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. at Winterville First Baptist Church. Lord and Stephens, EAST, is in charge of arrangements.
Carol Kitlinski
Oct 12, 2006
Elberton, GA - Carol Kitlinski, age 54, passed away October 12, 2006. Carol was born in Athens, GA on November 1, 1951, the oldest daughter of Lois Johnson and the late Selvin Silvey. She was a longtime resident of Elbert County and attended Grace Baptist Church. Carol was a loving mother and friend and will be missed deeply by all...
Frank Talmadge Hale
Oct 11, 2006
Colbert - Frank Talmadge Hale, 94, husband of the late Frances Eleise Hale, died October 11, 2006. Born in Clarke County, he was the son of the late Howard Thomas and Hattie Fulcher Hale. He was preceded in death by a son, Edward Lee Hale, sister, Etta Mae Padgett and brother, William Thomas Hale. Mr. Hale was a longtime resident...
James (jerry) Stevens
Oct 11, 2006
Athens - Jerome (Jerry) Stevens, age 61, of Athens, died Wednesday, October 11, 2006 at Athens Regional Medical Center. He was born in Iola, Wisconsin on January 11, 1945 to the late Francis and Bernice Kutchenriter Stevens. He is also preceded in death by his two brothers, Donald and Mark Stevens. He was employed at Heritage Amusement Company of Athens....
Gregory Scott Holder
Oct 10, 2006
Lexington - Gregory Scott Holder, age 30, of Lexington, died Tuesday, October 10, 2006, from injuries received in an automobile accident. He was born in Clarke County on April 1, 1976. He was preceded in death by his father, Paul Holder. Survivors include his mother and step-father, Jackie and Jimmy Coile of Lexington. One brother, Anthony Holder of Stephens, and...