Florene Dove Meadow
Apr 29, 2006
Colbert - Florene Dove Meadow, 81, of Colbert, GA. passed away Saturday, April 29, 2006. She was born in Oglethorpe County, GA, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John B. Dove. and worked as a baker at Colbert Elementary School. She was a member of Colbert United Methodist Church and was preceded in death by her husband William E....
Doris Strickland Wilcox
Apr 28, 2006
Watkinsville - Doris Strickland Wilcox was a native of Hapeville and the Atlanta area, and for the past 30 years was a resident of Lake Hartwell in Franklin County. Mrs. Wilcox is the widow of Robert D. Wilcox, a native of Winsted, Connecticut. Mrs. Wilcox was for many years an accountant for the State Department of Education, the Board of...
Rosa Bell Bramblett
Apr 27, 2006
Watkinsville - Rosa Bell Bramblett, 86, wife of the late Roy Bramblett, died Thursday, April 27, 2006 at Athens Regional Medical Center. Born in Seneca, SC, she was the daughter of the late Charlie Luther and Dura Bell Lee. She was also preceded in death by her brothers; Raleigh and Ralph Lee. Mrs. Bramblett retired from Better Made Dairies after...
Madison Henry Briscoe
Apr 26, 2006
Athens - Madison Henry Briscoe, 81, of Athens GA, died peacefully at home with his family on Wednesday, April 26, 2006. Mr. Briscoe was an inventor, and held five patents. He was owner of Circular Banding Co., Inc., a textile business which he operated for 50 years. Mr. Briscoe was a native Athenian, the son of John C. Briscoe, Sr.,...
Doris Yvonne Okelley Alexander
Apr 25, 2006
Winterville - Doris Yvonne OKelley Alexander, 61, died April 25, 2006. A native of Clarke County, she was the daughter of the late Dorsey and Bessie Fields Smith. She was The Salvation Army Thrift Store manager for 29 years and a soldier of The Salvation Army. Funeral services will be Friday, April 28, 2006 at 2:00 PM at Lord and...
Willian Hoyt Roberts
Apr 24, 2006
Watkinsville - William Hoyt Roberts, 83, husband of Myrtis Roberts, died Monday, April 24, 2006 at Athens Regional Medical Center. Born in Madison County, he was the son of the late William Early and Fannie Scoggins Roberts. He was a member of Word of Life Church, Colbert. He retired from Chicopee Cloth Mill in 1979 after 33 years of service....
Sameul A. Burnley Jr
Apr 23, 2006
Athens - Samuel A. Burnley, Jr., 77, died Sunday, April 23, 2006. A native of Dublin, GA, Mr. Burnley was the son of the late Samuel and Susie Willis Burnley. He was married to Aileen Exum Burnley until her death in 1992. He was also preceded in death by his second wife, Sandra Jordan Burnley. Survivors include a daughter, Lisa...
Edwin Richard Keppner
Apr 22, 2006
Athens - Edwin Richard Keppner, 95, husband of Dorothy Keppner, died Saturday, April 22, 2006 at Athens Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be private. Lord & Stephens, EAST is in charge of arrangements.
W. O. Thomason
Apr 22, 2006
Athens - Winfred Oliver Thomason, 81, died April 22, 2006. Born in Madison County, he was the son of the late Joe and Laura Fitzpatrick Thomason and preceded in death by a sister, Candice Thomason. He was the widow of Marie Virginia Pinson Thomason. Mr. Thomason was a U.S. Army veteran and retired as manager of Ferrell LP Gas Company....
William Paul Rudd
Apr 22, 2006
Athens - William Paul Rudd, 22, died Saturday, April 22, 2006. A native of Oconee County, he was employed as a carpenter. He is survived by his father, William David Rudd and Diane Walvick of Bogart and mother, Ann Rudd and Robert Williams of Bishop; brothers, Marvin Thomas Wright and wife, Dana of Bishop, Curtiss Edward Wright and wife, Rebecca...
Katie Fowler
Apr 21, 2006
Katie Fowler, 68, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on April 21, 2006. A native of Oconee County, she was a daughter of the late Otis and Ethel Giles Colley, and the widow of James W. Fowler. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Henrietta Crowe. She was a homemaker and a member of Memorial...
John Spell
Apr 21, 2006
Romaine John Spell, 74, of Watkinsville, died April 21, 2006. He was born February 19, 1932 to R.J. and Minnie Bailey Spell. He was preceded in death by his parents and sisters, Naomi Booker and Vera Broadhurst. John was a veteran of the U.S. Army and proudly served his country during the Korean Conflict. He was later employed by National...
Elizabeth Smith
Apr 21, 2006
Elizabeth Smith, 73, passed away Friday, April 21, 2006. A native of Oglethorpe County, she was the daughter of the late Felix and Marian Mathews Turner. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Robert M. Ward and her second husband, John F. Smith. Mrs. Smith was retired from Athens First Bank after 38 years of service. She was...
John Walker Robertson
Apr 19, 2006
Athens - John Walker Robertson, 83, died April 19, 2006. Born in Newborn, GA, he was the son of the late Charlie and Jeanne Carter Robertson. He graduated from Newborn School, Covington High School, Emory at Oxford and the University of Georgia. Walker served in the U.S. Army in the Veterinary Corp during World War II. Following his military service...
Kimberly Moore
Apr 18, 2006
Bogart - Kimberly Moore, 43, died April 18, 2006. A native Clarke County, she was a daughter of Van Landers of Athens and the late Louise Landers and stepdaughter of Pat Landers of Athens. She was employed for twenty years at Athens Regional Medical Center, where she worked in the Department of Social Work and more recently as a Project...
Rhonda G. Lukers
Apr 17, 2006
Athens - Rhonda G. Lukers, 55, passed away Monday, April 17, 2006. A native of Newton County, she was the daughter of Willie Lester and Virginia Barnes Guy of Athens. Mrs. Lukers was a travel agent for 35 years, an avid reader, enjoyed traveling and was very involved with her children. She was of the Baptist faith. Funeral services will...
Willie Carrier
Apr 14, 2006
Athens - Willie Carrier, 71, formerly of Rome, NY, died Friday, April 14, 2006 at his residence. Born in Rome, NY, he was the son of the late Chester and Elizabeth Morris Carrier. He was inducted into the Rome, NY Sports Hall of Fame and was a life member of the Elk's Club # 96 in Rome, NY. While in...
Sara Louise Lewis
Apr 14, 2006
Athens - Sara Louise Lewis, 81, passed away Friday, April 14, 2006. A native of Clarke County, she was the daughter of the late Herschel and Bertha Lewis and was preceded in death by her sisters, Dot Tolbert and Lorene McElroy. Miss Lewis retired from the Athens Recreational Parks Department and played for the Athens High School Basketball Team from...
Vivian Vines
Apr 14, 2006
On January 13, 2009 Vivian Vines peacefully passed away at the age of 87. Vivian had been a resident of Athens, Georgia for the past 40 years. She lived a full life surrounded by love and caring. Vivian was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. H. Max Vines, who passed away on April 14, 2006. They were married more...
J. W. Hembree
Apr 13, 2006
Athens - J.W. Hembree, 74, died April 13, 2006. Born in Jackson County, he was the son of the late Felton and Susie Meadow Hembree. He was preceded in death by a sister, Katie Hembree, brother, Bill Hembree and grandson, Jonathan Hembree. Mr. Hembree was retired from Thomas Textile and a member of Whitehall Baptist Church. Services will be Saturday,...