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Obits from MainStreetNewsOBITS - Topics from August, 2008

Mary Cochran

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Tuesday, August 5. 2008

Mary Frances Byrd Cochran, 95, of Pendergrass, died Tuesday, August 5, 2008, at Northeast Georgia Lanier Park Campus, following a brief illness. Born in Hall County, she was the daughter of the late Claude W. and Fannie Mae Johnson Byrd and was a member of Sardis Baptist Church. She was retired from Northeast Georgia Medical Center cafeteria, ... [Full Story »]

Eugene Vezzani

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Tuesday, August 5. 2008

Eugene Douglas Vezzani, 78, of Winder, died Sunday, August 3, 2008, at his residence. Born in Pescia, Italy, he was the son of the late Ruffo and Tosca Ferri Vezzani. He was a financial consultant and a veteran, having served in the United States Air Force. Survivors include his wife, Betty Howe Vezzani; children, Conrad, Carla, Brian, Michael, ... [Full Story »]

Nick Lackey

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Tuesday, August 5. 2008

Nick Lackey, 59, of Winder, died Monday, August 4, 2008. Born in Clarke County, he was the son of Rowena Lackey of Winder and the late Charlie Lackey Sr. He was a 1968 graduate of Winder-Barrow High School, a scout leader for Troop 700, was employed by Stepan for 25 years, and was a charter member of Optimist Club. He was a member of the Marine ... [Full Story »]

John Wilbanks

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Tuesday, August 5. 2008

John Kenneth Wilbanks, Jr., 51, of Braselton, died Sunday, August 3, 2008. He was born on July 6, 1957, in Barrow County, the son of the late John Wilbanks Sr. and Doris Samantha Gooch Wilbanks. He was a machinist for Harland Clarke for 30 years. Mr. Wilbanks was preceded in death by his wife, Connie Lea Wilbanks. Survivors include daughters ... [Full Story »]

James King

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Tuesday, August 5. 2008

James Edwin King, 67, of Royston, died Friday, August 1, 2008, at the Cobb Memorial Hospital in Royston. He was born in Franklin County on April 12, 1941, the son of the late James Fred and Mary Elizabeth Haynes King. He was a supervisor, having worked with Royston Corporation, and was Baptist. He was preceded in death by a brother, Jerry King. ... [Full Story »]

George Murray

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Tuesday, August 5. 2008

George L. Murray, 52, of Eastanollee, died Monday, July 28, 2008, at Stephens County Hospital in Toccoa. He was the brother of Billy Murray of Hull. The body was cremated and private services will be held at a later date.

Lucille Fowler

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Tuesday, August 5. 2008

Lucille McCarty Fowler, 83, of Royston, died Thursday, July 31, 2008, at the Athens Regional Medical Center in Athens. She was born in Madison County on April 30, 1925, the daughter of the late Howard and Lois Winfrey McCarty. She was a homemaker and member of the Peniel Pentecostal Holiness Church. Mrs. Fowler was preceded in death by her ... [Full Story »]

Thomas Gulley

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Tuesday, August 5. 2008

Thomas Maxwell Gulley Jr., 86, of Royston, died Sunday, August 3, 2008, at the Brown Memorial Convalescent Center in Royston. Born in Elbert County on October 3, 1921, he was the son of the late Thomas Maxwell Gulley Sr. and Lila Adams Batchlor Gulley. He was a retired truck driver, a retired farmer, and was a member of the Van’s Creek ... [Full Story »]

Evelyn Demarest

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Tuesday, August 5. 2008

Evelyn Demarest, 72, of Sprindale, Ark., formerly of Commerce, died Friday, August 1, 2008. She was born June 18, 1936, in Jackson, the daughter of the late Bill and Clara Howington Archer. She was retired from food service. Survivors include sons, Chris Demarest, Springdale, Ark., Scott Demarest, Jackson, Miss., and Richard Demarest, Little ... [Full Story »]

Lucille Gregory

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Tuesday, August 5. 2008

Lucille Gregory, 90, of Bethlehem, died Friday, August 1, 2008, at her residence. She was the daughter of the late John and Mattie Manus Coker, was Baptist, and was a homemaker. Mrs. Gregory was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel Gregory; sons, Paul Gregory and Charles Gregory; and a grandson, Jason Gaddis. Survivors include a daughter, ... [Full Story »]

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