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Betty Jane Bryant

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Friday, August 22. 2008

Betty Jane Fleming Bryant, 75, of Snellville, died Thursday, August 21, 2008. She was the daughter of the late Lloyd and Lucy Fleming. Mrs. Bryant was preceded in death by a daughter, Donna Sharrine Casstevens; and a brother, Laclade Fleming. She was raised on a farm between Comer and Danielsville and attended Colbert School from elementary ... [Full Story »]

Junior Martin

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Thursday, August 21. 2008

Junior C. Martin, 77, of Commerce, died Wednesday, August 20, 2008. He was the son of the late J.C. and Lois Haynes Martin and was preceded in death by a brother, Paul Martin. Survivors include his wife, Alice Crocker Martin, Commerce; son and daughter-in-law, Dennis and Shirley Martin, Commerce; brother, Bobby Martin, Commerce; sisters, ... [Full Story »]

Jerry Sunderman

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Thursday, August 21. 2008

Jerry Martin Sunderman, 65, of Lula, died Wednesday, August 20, 2008, at The Oaks at Limestone Nursing Home following a brief illness. He was born in Dyersburg, Tenn., the son of the late Morris and Wilda Sunderman and was Baptist. He was a member of the Lions Club and was preceded in death by a brother, Rick Sunderman. Survivors include sons ... [Full Story »]

Nettie Tate

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Thursday, August 21. 2008

Nettie Mae Holder Tate, 80, of Gainesville, died Sunday, August 17, 2008, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, following an extended illness. She was born in Jackson County, the daughter of the late George Washington and Lillie Hopkins Holder. She was a member of New Salem Baptist Church and was a homemaker. Mrs. Tate was ... [Full Story »]

Margie Simmons

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Thursday, August 21. 2008

Margie Roseetta Simmons, 78, of Commerce, died Thursday, August 21, 2008, at BJC Hospital in Commerce. She was the daughter of the late Paul and Martha Patton Smith. She was preceded in death by her husband, Travis Simmons; and a grandson, Benjamin Samples. Survivors include sons, Travis Simmons Jr., Danielsville, Thomas and Samuel Ray Simmons, ... [Full Story »]

Juanita Twiggs

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Thursday, August 21. 2008

Juanita Joyce Nix Twiggs, 54, of Gillsville, died Wednesday, August 20, 2008, at her residence, following an extended illness. She was born in Hall County, the daughter of Pearl Sutton Nix of Gainesville and the late B.A. Nix. She was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church. Survivors in addition to her mother, include her husband, Lynn Twiggs, ... [Full Story »]

George Childs

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Thursday, August 21. 2008

George Dorris Childs, 87, of Jefferson, died Wednesday, August 20, 2008. Born in Jackson County, he was the son of the late Leroy and Kittie Watson Childs. He was a retired correctional officer, an Army veteran of World War II, and a member of Tyrus Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Reba Bowles Childs, Jefferson; ... [Full Story »]

Troy Henson

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Tuesday, August 19. 2008

Troy Carlton Henson, 34, of Flowery Branch, died Friday, August 15, 2008, at Northside Hospital in Atlanta, following an extended illness. He was the brother of Tim and Amanda Henson, Braselton; and uncle of Marleigh Jane Henson and Davis James Henson, Braselton Funeral services were held Sunday, August 17, at Ward’s Funeral Home.

Carlton Carey

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Tuesday, August 19. 2008

Carlton Carey, 80, of Royston, died Sunday, August 17, 2008, at the Athens Regional Medical Center in Athens. He was born in Franklin County on April 1, 1928, the son of the late Cleo and Allene Hickman Carey. He was retired from the textile industry and was Baptist. Mr. Carey was preceded in death by a son, Roger Carey; grandson, Nick Carey; ... [Full Story »]

‘Mickey’ Kittle

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Tuesday, August 19. 2008

Douglas William T. “Mickey” Kittle, 76, of Athens, died Saturday, August 16, 2008. He was the son of the late Mary Lou Strickland and Roger Kittle Sr. and was the father of Brett and Bonnie H. Kittle of Hull; and grandfather of Bri Kittle, Hull. Graveside services were held Tuesday, August 19, at Athens Memory Gardens.

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