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Elizabeth Echols

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Tuesday, September 9. 2008

Elizabeth Huff Echols, 70, of Carlton, died Saturday, August 30, 2008. A native of Oglethorpe County, she was the daughter of the late Edie Yearby and Terry Huff. She was employed at Athens Heritage Nursing Home for 47 years. Survivors include her husband, Robert Echols; daughter, Martha Echols; sister, Pauline Head; one grandson; one ... [Full Story »]

Ernest Davis

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Tuesday, September 9. 2008

Ernest Burroughs Davis, 88, of Alpharetta, passed into glory August 6, 2008. Born in Danielsville, to the late James Wiley and Lora Burroughs Davis, he was a graduate of Commercial High School in Atlanta and a graduate of Georgia State University. He began his career as fiscal officer for the state health department. He served as president of ... [Full Story »]

Mary Stephens

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Tuesday, September 9. 2008

Mary Helen Wallace Stephens, 72, of Canon, died Sunday, September 7, 2008, at her residence. She was born in Fulton County on November 9, 1935, the daughter of the late James Cooper and Ester Lee Milligan Wallace. She was the sister of Betty Ruth Fortson, Danielsville. Funeral services were held Tuesday, September 9, in the chapel of Pruitt ...

Barbara Whitake

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Tuesday, September 9. 2008

Barbara Whitaker, 68, of Cornelia, died Friday, September 5, 2008, at her residence, following an extended illness. She was the sister of Georgia Bingam, Lula. No services are planned at this time.

W.L. McDonald

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Tuesday, September 9. 2008

Ret. Lt. W. L. McDonald, 85, of Clarksville, formerly of Winder, died Saturday, September 6, 2008, at Habersham County Medical Center, following an extended illness. Born in Fulton County on September 27, 1922, he was the son of the late William Marvin and Annie Reynolds McDonald. He was a retired lieutenant from the City of Atlanta Fire ... [Full Story »]

Freddie Bryant

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Tuesday, September 9. 2008

Freddie R. Bryant, 83, of Winder died Friday, September 5, 2008. Born in Franklin County to the late David R. and Cynthia Ann Crider Bryant, he lived in Barrow County for most of his life, where he operated Freddie’s Flowers. Mr. Bryant was an Army Veteran of World War II and was a member of Mulberry Baptist Church. He was preceded in death ... [Full Story »]

Virginia Denton

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Tuesday, September 9. 2008

Virginia Nellie Denton, 77, of Commerce, died Saturday, September 6, 2008, at her residence. She was born in Banks County, the daughter of the late James Alexander and Nellie Watson Blackburn. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Denton and was a member of Line Baptist Church. Survivors include daughters, Gail Toney and Wanda ... [Full Story »]

Hoyt Duncan

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Tuesday, September 9. 2008

Hoyt W. Duncan, 104, of Commence, died Monday September 8, 2008, at BJC nursing Home. He was born September 8, 1904, the son of the late Alvin and Harriett Bray Duncan. He was a member of Webbs Creek Baptist Church and was a retired farmer. He was known around north Georgia as the “Water Witch.” He used a homemade contraption to help ... [Full Story »]

Faith Smith

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Tuesday, September 9. 2008

Faith Dixon Smith, 88, of Commerce, died Sunday, September 7, 2008, at Athens Regional Medical Center. She was born in Jackson County, the daughter of the late Milton and Callie Wilson Dixon. She was a homemaker and a member of the Berea Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Rogers Smith. Survivors include a son, ... [Full Story »]

Jessica Scovil

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Thursday, September 4. 2008

Infant Jessica Marie Scovil, 8 months, of Jefferson, died Tuesday, September 2, 2008. She was born December 3, 2007, the daughter of Robert Scovil and Evelyn Marie Carter of Jefferson. She was a happy baby, always smiling, and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Survivors in addition to her parents, include grandparents, Alan and George ... [Full Story »]

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