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Oscar Norwood

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Friday, July 11. 2008

Oscar Frankland Norwood, 83, of Commerce, died Friday, July 11, 2008, at Peachtree Christian Hospice in Atlanta. He was born in Poplar Grove, Ariz., the son of the late Oscar E. and Laura M. Tomerlin Norwood. Mr. Norwood was preceded in death by his wife, Geraldine Crews Norwood; and a son, Michael Norwood. Survivors include a daughter, Patty ... [Full Story »]

Darrell McGinnis

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Friday, July 11. 2008

John Darrell McGinnis, 57, of Dublin, died Thursday, July 10, 2008, at Fairview Park Hospital. He was born in Jackson County on July 9, 1951, the son of Harold and Kathleen Sparks McGinnis of Commerce. He attended Dudley Baptist Church and was the executive director in the credit administration at Farmers Furniture Company. Survivors in ... [Full Story »]

Ernest Fowler

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Friday, July 11. 2008

Ernest Lee Fowler, 68, of Royston, died Tuesday, July 8, 2008, at the Cobb Memorial Hospital in Royston. Born in Franklin County on September 14, 1939, he was the son of the late Hoyt and Lois Hill Fowler. He was a truck driver and was a member of Freedom Congregational Holiness Church. Mr. Fowler was preceded in death by brothers, Jude and ... [Full Story »]

‘Zac’ Gardiner

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Friday, July 11. 2008

John Zachary “Zac” Gardiner, 26, of Homer, died Thursday, July 10, 2008, at BJC Medical Center in Commerce. He was the son of Johnny and Connie Gardiner of Maysville, and Patricia Meeks Gardiner and Alan Farmer of Homer. He was born in Hall County. Survivors in addition to his parents, include a sister, Jill Allen, Lula; and grandparents, ... [Full Story »]

Willie Maxey

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Friday, July 11. 2008

Willie Saye Maxey, 93, died Tuesday, July 8, 2008, at her residence. Born in Madison County, she was the daughter of the late Delow and Claudia Willingham Williams. She was a member of Bluestone Baptist Church. Mrs. Maxey was preceded in death by sons, David, Harry and Tommy Maxey; a brother, James Williams; and sisters, Elizabeth Autry and ... [Full Story »]

Leroy Smith

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Friday, July 11. 2008

Leroy Smith, 95, of Lula, died Wednesday, July 9, 2008, at a local medical center. He was born in Banks County on July 25, 1912, the son of the late William “Bill” and Thanie Cagle Smith. He was a member of Belton Baptist Church and was a retired employee at Southern Railway with 31 years of service. Mr. Smith was preceded in death by a ... [Full Story »]

Judith Gibson

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Friday, July 11. 2008

Judith Lynn Gibson, 66, of Alto, died Tuesday, July 8, 2008, at a private care facility. She was born in Robinson, N.C., on February 19, 1942, the daughter of the late Roland and Vashti Britt Rowan. She was Baptist and was retired from Fieldale. Mrs. Gibson was preceded in death by a daughter, Samantha Lynn Gibson. Survivors include her ... [Full Story »]

Lloyd Echols

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Friday, July 11. 2008

Lloyd Andrew Echols, 70, of Gillsville, died Tuesday, July 8, 2008, at his residence. Survivors include his wife, Mary B. Savage Echols, Gillsville; a son, Charles Echols, Alto; stepsons, Billy Whitfield and Horace Whitfield, both of Gillsville; daughter, Michelle Echols Waite, Dawsonville; brothers, David and Jimmy Echols; and sisters, Nancy ... [Full Story »]

Keith Parris

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Friday, July 11. 2008

Keith Lane Parris, 39, of Maysville, died Tuesday, July 8, 2008, at his residence. Born in Clayton County, he was the son of Marie Ledford Parris of Maysville and the late William S. Parris. Mr. Parris was preceded in death by a sister, Cheryl Ann Butler. Survivors in addition to his mother, include a brother, Allen Eugene Parris, Maysville; ... [Full Story »]

Kathy Stancil

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Friday, July 11. 2008

Kathy Stancil, 49, of Alto, died Wednesday, July 9, 2008, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, following an extended illness. She was born in Habersham County on June 16, 1959, the daughter of Clara Dyer Seabolt of Cleveland and the late Doyle Seabolt. She was a member of Crossroads Baptist Church and was a homemaker. Mrs. ... [Full Story »]

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