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Stephen Douglas Floyd
Sep 20, 2005
Dr. Stephen Douglas Floyd, 47, of Watkinsville, Georgia, died on September 20, 2005. He is survived by his wife, Joanne Asher Floyd, his son, Daniel Jackson Floyd, and his daughter, Emily Elise Floyd. Dr. Floyd graduated from the University of Georgia in 1980 and from The Medical College of Georgia in Augusta in 1984. He established Oconee Pediatrics in 1988...
Maggie Lee Paul
Sep 20, 2005
Lexington - Maggie Lee Paul, 98, of Quiet Oaks and Lexington, GA died September 20, 2005. She was the daughter of the late Thomas and Ophelia White Porterfield. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Paul and a daughter, Doris P. Burgess. Mrs. Paul is survived by two daughters, Katheryn Tucker of Rayle and JoAnn York of Lexington;...
Shirley Morgan
Sep 19, 2005
Lexington - Shirley Mae Morgan, 64, wife of Zane Morgan, died Monday, September 19, 2005 at Athens Regional Medical Center. Born in Madison County, she was the daughter of the late Andrew J. and Omie Mae Burdette Escoe. She was a member of Crawford Baptist Church and volunteered at Quiet Oaks Nursing Home. She is survived by her husband Zane,...
Brent Dover
Sep 17, 2005
Brent Dover, 67, died September 17, 2005. A native of Oglethorpe County, he was the son of the late Annie Lou Lyle Dover. Graveside services will be Tuesday, September 20, 2005 at 11:00 AM at Winterville Cemetery with Rev. Ray Finger officiating. Survivors include his children, Rick Dover of Watkinsville, Randy Dover of Gainesville and Robin Dover Williamson of Athens;...
Felton L. Patton
Sep 16, 2005
Bogart - Felton L. Patton, 79, died Friday, September 16, 2005 at his residence. Born in Oconee County he was the son of the late Walter J. and Era Mae Wright Patton. He served his country in the US Army during WWII and retired from Amerada Hess Corp. Survivors include his daughters and sons-in-law Cheryl Patton (Michael) Wu, Vienna, VA,...
Elise Black Hughes
Sep 14, 2005
Comer, GA - Elise Black Hughes, 93, died September 14, 2005. A native of Madison County, she was a daughter of the late Essie Ruth Sailors and Matthew Jewett Black. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Paul James Hughes, Sr., and five children, J. B. Hughes, Sallie Mae Hughes Whitehead, Evie Lee Hughes Shaw, Annie Sue Hughes...
Elaine K. Wood
Sep 14, 2005
Watkinsville - Elaine K. Wood, 63, died September 14, 2005. A longtime resident of this area, she was a daughter of the late Margaret Emma Montgomery and Charles Manley Kenney. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Van Wood and sister, Shirley Smith. She was owner and operator of Mrs. Elaine's Day Care for over thirty-five years and...
Bonnie Irene Polk
Sep 8, 2005
Arnoldsville - Bonnie Thompson Polk, 84, died September 8, 2005. Born in Oglethorpe County, she was the daughter of the late John Wesley and Maude Smith Hitt. She was the widow of J.B. Polk and preceded in death by sons, Buddy Monroe Thompson and John Wesley Thompson, Sr. and brother, Riley Monroe Hitt. She was a member of AMVETS and...
Jack Edsel Dean
Sep 7, 2005
Danielsville - Jack Edsel Dean, 71, died Wednesday, September 7, 2005 at his residence. A native of Madison County he was the son of the late Joe Worley and Birtie Lee Coile Dean. Jack served his country in the US Army. He was a poultry farmer and loved hunting, fishing and was an avid gardener. Survivors include his wife Earlene...
James Alton Busbin
Sep 5, 2005
Winterville, GA - James Alton Busbin, 92, died September 5, 2005. A native and lifelong resident of Oglethorpe County, he was a son of the late Lois Stewart and James David Clark Busbin, and the widower of Mildred Carter Busbin. He was also preceded in death by a son, James V. Busbin and grandson, Johnathon Gabriel. Mr. Busbin was a...
William Clifford "wick" Johnson
Sep 4, 2005
Watkinsville - William Clifford "Wick" Johnson, Jr., 63, husband of Elizabeth Davis Johnson, died Sunday, September 4, 2005 at his residence. Born in Memphis, TN, he was the son of the late William Clifford and Kathryn Hodge Johnson, Sr. In addition to his parents, Wick was preceded in death by his sister Ann Johnson Luker. Wick was a graduate of...
Jacky Garnett Poole
Sep 4, 2005
Athens, GA - Jacky Garnett Poole, 41, died September 4, 2005. He was born in Habersham County, son of Fredeva Poole of Hull and the late Jack Otis Poole. Memorial services will be Friday, September 9, 2005 at 6:00p.m. at Victory Baptist Church with Revs. Larry Townsend and Elmer Butler officiating. Survivors in addition to his mother include his daughter,...
Claudis O. Gunnells
Sep 3, 2005
Monroe, GA - Mr. Claudis O. Gunnells, 77, died September 3, 2005. A native of Madison County, he was a son of the late Otis and Lula Belle Hardman Gunnells. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Self Gunnells; three children, Ray Gunnells, Dorothy Prather, and Regina Lott, all of Monroe; sister, Onetta Hunt of Danielsville; five grandchildren Christopher Gunnells, Daniel Lott,...
Jessie Edmon Glisson
Sep 1, 2005
Watkinsville - Mr. Jessie Edmon Glisson, 92, died September 1, 2005. A native of Decatur County, GA, he was a son of the late Charles Jason and Callie Herring Glisson. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Jewell Goff Glisson and brother, Willie Lee ìBillî Glisson. Mr. Glisson was a veteran of the United States Army, having...
Claude E. Craft
Aug 31, 2005
Athens - Claude E. Craft, 82, died August 31, 2005. A native of Athens, he was the son of the late Claude E. Craft, Sr. (who died while serving as Captain of the Athens Police Department) and Ida Vassar Craft and was preceded in death by his first wife, Thelma Alliston Craft. Mr. Craft was a U.S. Navy veteran and...
Rosetta Huff
Aug 29, 2005
Rosetta Huff, 88, died August 29, 2005. Born in Oconee County, she was the daughter of the late John Candler and Eula Mae Elder Mathis. She was retired from Champion International. Graveside services will be Wednesday, August 31, 2005 at 2:00 PM at Elder Cemetery. Survivors include 3 daughters, Gail Austin (Steve) of San Diego, CA, Elaine Cash (Alan) of...
Jack Williamson
Aug 28, 2005
William Robert Williamson, Jr., 55, of Nicholson, GA, died August 28, 2005. A native of Clarke County, he was a son of Willie Jo Edwards of Arnoldsville and the late William Robert Williamson, Sr. He was employed with Holox, Inc. for twenty two years and with the Athens Banner Herald for several years. Funeral services will be Thursday, September 1,...
William Robert Williamson Jr
Aug 28, 2005
Nicholson, GA - William Robert Williamson, Jr., 55, died August 28, 2005. A native of Clarke County, he was a son of Willie Jo Edwards of Arnoldsville and the late William Robert ìBobbyî Williamson, Sr. He was employed with Holox, Inc. for twenty two years and the Athens Banner Herald for several years. Funeral services will be Thursday, September 1,...
Donald Michael Wilbanks
Aug 28, 2005
Bishop - Donald Michael Wilbanks, Sr., 76, died August 28, 2005. Services will be Wednesday, August 31, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at the chapel of Lord and Stephens, WEST. Interment will be in Bishop Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Lord and Stephens, WEST, is in charge of arrangements.
Malcolm Ferril NeSmith
Aug 28, 2005
Athens - Malcolm Ferril NeSmith died Sunday morning, August 28, 2005. Malcolm was born in Lawrence County, Alabama, on March 11, 1924. He served in the 1st Calvary Division, US Army, in World War II. He trained on horseback and as an engineer and served in the South Pacific and Japan. Later, Malcolm graduated from the Decatur Trade School and...
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