Shannon Morris Laughlin
Aug 14, 2006
Shannon M. Laughlin age 34 of Athens died Monday, August 14, 2006. Shannon, son of Barbara and the late Charles W. Laughlin, was born in Michigan, graduated from Clarke Central, and attended the University of Colorado and Macalester College. A long time resident of Fort Collins CO, he returned home to Athens in March when diagnosed with cancer. Shannon was...
Stan Stanchek
Aug 13, 2006
Bishop, GA - Stan Stanchek, 54, husband of Denise Stanchek, died Sunday, August 13, 2006, at St. Mary's Hospital. Born in Tarentum, PA, he was the son of Stanley F. Stanchek, Murrysville, PA and the late LaRue Carson Stanchek. He had been the Plant Manager for the past two years at HunterDouglas in Atlanta. Stan was a member of Mars...
John Thomas Epps
Aug 12, 2006
Colbert - John Thomas Epps, 63, died Saturday, August 12, 2006 at Grandview Care Center Born in Athens, he was the son of John T. and Violet Guest Epps. John served as a merchant seaman on a tugboat for many years, hauling freight all along the Gulf of Mexico coast. For 17 years John sold boiled peanuts and meat skins...
Margaret Tolbert LeCroy
Aug 11, 2006
Carlton, GA - Margaret Tolbert LeCroy, 72, wife of the late Talmadge Jackson LeCroy, died Friday, August 11, 2006 at her residence. Mrs. LeCroy was born in Kannapolis, NC, March 14, 1934. She was a member of New Hope Presbyterian Church and had retired from Monarch Sewing Plant after 32 years. She was preceded in death by her first husband...
David Hogan
Aug 11, 2006
David Lynn Hogan, 44, of Union Point, died August 11, 2006. Survivors include his father, Jack Hogan; 2 children, Christina Hogan and Stephen Hogan; sister, Sandy Storey and 2 brothers, Randy Hogan and Daniel Hogan. Lord and Stephens, EAST is in charge of arrangements.
Alice L. Pickle
Aug 7, 2006
Alice L. Pickle, 86, wife of O. Wendell Pickle, died Monday, August 07, 2006 at her residence in Danielsville, GA. Born in French Camp, Miss., she was the daughter of the late James P. and Bell Cummings Hodge. Mrs. Pickle was preceded in death by three sisters and two brothers. She was of the Baptist Faith. In addition to her...
Marjorie Kelly
Aug 6, 2006
Marjorie Joanne Kelly, 77, died August 6, 2006. Born in Richwood, OH, she was the daughter of the late Glenn and Ethel Fox Pettey. She made her home in Arnoldsville since 1980, where she and her husband owned and operated Cherokee Farm. They were well known in the area for their produce, especially their outstanding tomatoes. Mrs. Kelly was very...
Noah William (Papa) Alewine
Aug 4, 2006
Noah William Alewine (Papa), 81, died August 4, 2006. Born in Clarke County, he was the son of the late James Paul and Lizzy Cordelia Norris Alewine and widower of Callie Mae Lord Alewine. Mr. Alewine was owner of Athens Auto Wrecking and a prize freshwater turtle hunter. Funeral services will be Monday, August 7, 2006 at 2:00 PM at...
Margaret Witcher Yarbrough
Aug 4, 2006
Margaret Witcher Yarbrough, age 82, passed away Friday, August 4, 2006 in Athens, GA. She was born October 8, 1923 in Elbert County, Georgia to the late Jacob and Sula Dunn Witcher. She was preceded in death by her husband; James Thomas Yarbrough, Two brothers; Walton and Billy Colquitt. She was retired from Thomas Textile Mill and a Member of...
Gary H. (pete) Sisk
Aug 4, 2006
Gary H. "Pete" Sisk, 72, died August 4, 2006. A native of Oglethorpe County, he was a son of the late Tom and Coequilla Clark Sisk. He retired from ConAgra of Athens after thirty-three years and continued working after retirement as a poultry farmer. Mr. Sisk was an avid fisherman and enjoyed traveling. He was a member of Moon's Grove...
Debra Sharon Jones Larkin
Aug 3, 2006
Athens - Debra Sharon Jones Larkin, 49, wife of Butch Larkin, died August 3, 2006 at Athens Regional Medical Center. Born in Americus, GA, she was the daughter of David Thomas and Evelyn Lane Jones. She was a member of The Rock Christian Fellowship and had attended New Covenant Church. She was also preceded She was a loving wife, mother...
Joe Wallace McGee
Aug 1, 2006
Athens - Mr. Joe Wallace McGee, 87, World War II veteran, died Tuesday, August 1, 2006. Formerly of Savannah, he was the widower of Juanita P. McGee; and father of Dr. Mary Jo McGee-Brown, his loving caregiver for many years, and Sandra McGee Slusher of London, KY. Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, EAST, is in charge of the arrangements.
James Shotton
Aug 1, 2006
James Fenwick Shotton, 61, of Winterville, died Tuesday, August 1, 2006 at his residence. He is survived by his family; Mardee Clinton of Winterville, Angie and Brian Buffington of Athens, Charles Bowden of Watkinsville, Katie and Jonathan Askew of Athens and six grandchildren. A memorial service will be held Saturday, August 5, 2006 at 3PM at the Watkinsville Library. Memorials...
Mary Ann Dunleavy
Jul 31, 2006
Hull - Mary Anne Dunleavy, 93, wife of the late John James Dunleavy, Sr., died Monday, July 31, 2006 at her residence. Born in South Hadley, Mass., she was the daughter of Frank Cody and Mary Opalnik Cody. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her daughter Judith Clare. Survivors include her son, John James Dunleavy, Jr....
Mary Frances Shroyer
Jul 31, 2006
Colbert - Mary Frances Shroyer, 91, died July 31, 2006. She was preceded in death by her son, Earl Weaver, and was a member of Crossroads Community Church. Funeral services will be Thursday, August 3, 2006, at 11:00 AM at Crossroads Community Church with Rev. Morris Sapp officiating. Graveside services will be Friday, August 4, 2006, at 11:00 AM, at...
Brooke Elizabeth Smith
Jul 31, 2006
Flowery Branch - Miss Brooke Elizabeth Smith died Monday, July 31, 2006 at Childrenís Healthcare of Atlanta at Egleston. Brooke was born September 1, 2005 in Gwinnett County. She was the daughter of Darrick Stephen Smith and Barbara Carter Smith. She was preceded in death by her great grandparents; Ruth Sherman, Sue Smith, and William and Alline Carter; and her...
H. Elliott Smith
Jul 30, 2006
Athens - H. Elliott Smith, of Athens, passed away Sunday, July 30, 2006 at the Family Life Enrichment Center. He was born in Athens, Ga. on June 3, 1931 to the late Sim and Gladys Spratlin Smith. He was also preceded in death by his wife; Patsy Smith. He was a member of Cornerstone Church of God. He graduated from...
Helen D. Reynard
Jul 30, 2006
Comer - Helen D. Reynard, loving mother and grandmother died on July 30, 2006. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Born in Johnson City, TN on May 6, 1921, she was the daughter of Oren Dugger and Lula Norris and was the widow of George Reynard. She was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church. As...
Larry Wesley Jeter
Jul 27, 2006
Larry Wesley Jeter, age 58, passed away Thursday, July 27, 2006 at St. Mary's Hospital in Athens. He was an accountant and a member of Covenant Presbyterian Church. Mr. Jeter was born on April 2, 1948 in Athens to the late Floyd Jeter and his surviving mother, Edna Forsyth Jeter of Athens. He is also survived by a brother; Wayne...
Carol M. Coleman
Jul 27, 2006
Bishop - Mrs. Carol M. Coleman, 93, died July 27, 2006. A native of Oconee County, she was a daughter of the late Andrew D. and Mamie Alice Creighton Marable. She was also preceded in death by two brothers and sisters-in-law, A. Vern and Clair Marable and Roger and Clarice Marable; sisters and brothers-in-law, Jack M. and Al Short, Hazel...