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Hilda Phillips

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Friday, November 28. 2008

Hilda Winkles Phillips, 82, of Lula, died Thursday, November 27, 2008, at New Horizon’s West Nursing Home, following an extended illness. Services will be announced at a later date. Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, is in charge of arrangements.

Carolyn Gentry

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Friday, November 28. 2008

Carolyn Marie Gentry, 66, of Winder, died Wednesday, November 26, 2008. Born in Fort Deposit, Ala., she was preceded in death by her parents, was Baptist, and a member of the Dacula First Baptist Church, the Joy Sunday School Class. She was retired as a food service worker with Winder Barrow High School. Survivors include her husband, Ernest ... [Full Story »]

‘Wimp’ Fowler

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Friday, November 28. 2008

Ezra Winfred “Wimp” Fowler, 72, of Danielsville, died Monday, November 24, 2008, at his residence, following a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Bond Community of Madison County on January 18, 1936, he was the son of the late Ezra and Livy Berryman Fowler. Mr. Fowler was the brother of David Fowler of Auburn. Funeral services were held ... [Full Story »]

‘Wimp’ Fowler

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Friday, November 28. 2008

Ezra Winfred “Wimp” Fowler, 72, of Danielsville, died Monday, November 24, 2008, at his residence, following a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Bond Community of Madison County on January 18, 1936, he was the son of the late Ezra and Livy Berryman Fowler, where he lived most of his life. He began work at the University of Georgia ... [Full Story »]

‘Leo’ Ohler

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Friday, November 28. 2008

Leonard “Leo” Ohler, 53, of Danielsville, died Friday, November 21, 2008. He was the son of Arnell C. Ohler of Cumming and the late Virgil Ohler and was a mechanic in this area for many years. Survivors in addition his mother, include his wife, Lori J. Ohler; children, Leonard “Cole” Ohler Jr., Lacey Ohler, both of Danielsville, Nick ... [Full Story »]

Tommy Hendrix

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Friday, November 28. 2008

Tommy Roger Hendrix, 67, of Royston, died Monday, November 24, 2008, at his residence. Born in Jackson County on December 22, 1940, he was the son of the late Tom Bell and Flora Lula Nicholson Hendrix. He was formerly the owner and operator of the Van Conversion Industry and was a member of Royston Church of God. Mr. Hendrix was preceded in ... [Full Story »]

Mary Sue Vaughn

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Friday, November 28. 2008

Mary Sue Vaughn, 95, of Commerce, died Wednesday, November 26, 2008, at BJC Nursing Home in Commerce. Born in Banks County, she was the daughter of the late James Dilmus and Myra Blanche Whitworth Langston. She was a member of Hudson River Baptist Church and was retired from Commerce Sportswear. Survivors include a number of cousins. Funeral ... [Full Story »]

Beatrice Langford

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Friday, November 28. 2008

Beatrice Cruce Langford, 94, of Hoschton, died Monday, November 24, 2008. A native and lifelong resident of Jackson County, she was a member of the Hoschton First Baptist Church and was a retired seamstress. Mrs. Langford was preceded in death by her husband, T.C. Langford Jr.; sisters, Grace Patrick and Bertha Bryant; and brothers, Hoyt Cruce ... [Full Story »]

SMSGT ‘Jim’ Strong

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Friday, November 28. 2008

SMSGT James “Jim” Strong, 47, of Yakota Air Base, Japan, died Friday, November 14, 2008. Born in Anchorage, Alaska, he was the son of James and Betty Hays Strong of Jefferson. He was a Senior Master Sergeant in the United States Air Force. Survivors in addition to his parents, include his wife, Vicenta Ferrer Strong, Japan; daughters, ... [Full Story »]

Leonard Purdy

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Wednesday, November 26. 2008

Leonard Lee Purdy Sr., 85, of Commerce, Banks County, died Monday, November 24, 2008, at the VA Hospital in Decatur. Born on September 15, 1923, in Habersham County, he was the son of the late Roy Atlas and Lillie Shirley Purdy. He was an independent truck driver and was Baptist. He was a veteran, having served in the United States Army in the ... [Full Story »]

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