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‘Bill’ Freeman

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Friday, August 8. 2008

William G. “Bill” Freeman, 83, of Hoschton, died Thursday, August 7, 2008. Born in White County, he was the son of the late William G. Freeman Sr. and Minnie Belle Freeman. He worked in the mobile home manufacturing industry for over 20 years and was a member of the Athens V.F.W. and the Loganville American Legion. He was a retired veteran, ... [Full Story »]

Bennie Broom

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Friday, August 8. 2008

Bennie Broom, 70, of Baldwin, died Monday, August 4, 2008, following a brief illness. A Habersham County native, he was born on May 24, 1938, the son of the late Emory and Evalou Smith Broom. He was a self employed carpenter and a member of Crossroads Holiness Church. Mr. Broom was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Herron Broom. Survivors ... [Full Story »]

Asberry Graham

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Friday, August 8. 2008

Asberry Cornelius Graham, 84, of Dewy Rose, died Wednesday, August 6, 2008, at the Elbert Memorial Hospital in Elberton. Born in Madison County on June 4, 1924, he was the son of the late Leonard and Kanazadie Drake Graham and was a retired truck driver. He was a veteran, having served in the United States Army during World War II, where he ... [Full Story »]

Elsie Conde

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Friday, August 8. 2008

Elsie Elizabeth Conde, eight week old infant daughter of Ignacio Conde and Maria Maddox Conde, died Tuesday, August 5, 2008, at Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta, following a sudden illness. Miss Conde has extended family in Jackson County. Survivors in addition to her parents, include a sister, Marcia Conde; maternal grandparents, Elton and ... [Full Story »]

Lutrell Wilson

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Friday, August 8. 2008

Lutrell Gipson Wilson, 93, of Cornelia, died Wednesday, August 6, 2008, at Habersham County Medical Center, following an extended illness. Born in Banks County on January 30, 1915, she was the daughter of the late Mack and Sarah Ledford Gipson. She enjoyed crocheting, canning and anything involving crafts, loved ones stated. Mrs. Wilson was ... [Full Story »]

Drew Weaver

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Thursday, August 7. 2008

Drew Anthony Weaver, 28, of Hull, died Tuesday, August 5, 2008. Born in Athens, he was the son of Andy and Glenda Weaver of Hull. He was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church and was employed by Seasonal Colors Greenhouses of Athens. Survivors in addition to his parents, include a sister and brother-in-law, Melanie and Keith Tumlin, Hull; ... [Full Story »]

Ina Sue Bell

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Thursday, August 7. 2008

Ina Sue Bell, 82, of Comer, died Tuesday, August 5, 2008. She was born on July 21, 1926, the daughter of the late John M. and Clara L. Carter. She was a seamstress with Blue Bell and was a member of Clouds Creek Baptist Church. Mrs. Bell was preceded in death by her husband, George Johnny Bell. Survivors include sons and daughter-in-law, Kenny ... [Full Story »]

Stephen Smith

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Thursday, August 7. 2008

Stephen Lon Smith, 57, of Winder, died Monday, August 4, 2008. Born in Big Rapids, Mich., He was the son of the late George and Helen Line Smith. He was a control tower operator for Vulcan Materials, Norcross Plant, and was a veteran, having served in the United States Army in the DMZ in North Korea and Vietnam. Mr. Smith was preceded in death ... [Full Story »]

Ronnie Freeman

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Thursday, August 7. 2008

Ronnie Freeman, 57, of Braselton, died Tuesday, August 5, 2008. Born on February 11, 1951, he was the son of Vernon Freeman of Winder and Helen Whitley Freeman of Braselton. He worked in residential home renovations. Survivors in addition to his parents, include a daughter, Karee Freeman, Winder; son, Brian Freeman, Winder; brother, Donnie ... [Full Story »]

Fred Shirley

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Wednesday, August 6. 2008

Fred Shirley, 81, of Royston, died Monday, August 4, 2008, following a brief battle with cancer. Born in Black Mountain, N.C., on November 6, 1926, he was the son of the late John Ben and Annie Fay Dowis Shirley. Mr. Shirley was preceded in death by his wife, Dixie Mae McLane Shirley; infant daughter, Marcie Fay Shirley; an aunt, Katherine ... [Full Story »]

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