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Faye Caudell

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Monday, February 16. 2009

TOCCOA – Faye Ragsdale Caudell, 85, died Sunday, February 15, 2009, at the Clary Center. Born on May 6, 1923, in Banks County, she was the daughter of the late Oscar and Bertha Kesler Ragsdale. She lived most of her life in Stephens County. She was a graduate of Franklin County High School and was Miss Franklin County in 1940. She attended ... [Full Story »]

Bertha Shirley

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Monday, February 16. 2009

ALTO – Bertha Jewell Shirley, 88, died Saturday, February 14, 2009, at a private care facility. Born on December 25, 1920, in Habersham County, she was the daughter of the late Causby Jackson and Ellie King Shirley and was a dedicated homemaker. She was a member of Mud Creek Baptist Church and was retired from Carwood Manufacturing Company ... [Full Story »]

Loretta Rhodes

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Monday, February 16. 2009

LAWRENCEVILLE – Loretta F. Rhodes, died Saturday, February 14, 2009, at her residence following a sudden illness. Born in Rock Hill, S.C., she was the daughter of Bertie Mae Cheek Fitzgerald and the late Harrison Fitzgerald. She was retired from Lucent Technologies and was preceded in death by a brother, Michael Fitzgerald. Survivors in ... [Full Story »]

Hezziekiah Wilson

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Monday, February 16. 2009

COMMERCE – Hezziekiah Wilson Jr., 75, died Friday, February 13, 2009, at Athens Regional Medical Center in Athens. Born in Jackson County, he was the son of the late Hezziekiah and Carrie Mae Morrison Wilson. He was Baptist and was retired from Michelin Tire. Survivors include his wife, Lois Jean Archer Wilson, Commerce; daughters and ... [Full Story »]

Bernard Balthazor

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Friday, February 13. 2009

COMMERCE - Bernard Glen Balthazor, 82, died Friday, February 13, 2009, at St. Mary's Hospice House in Athens. Born in Momence, Ill., he was the son of late Fred and Flossie Balthazor. He was a lifelong member of the United Methodist Church in Momence, Ill., Commerce, and finally in Athens. Bernie was the plant manager at Baker and Taylor. When ... [Full Story »]

Susie Norton

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Friday, February 13. 2009

CORNELIA - Susie Belle Norton, 75, died Friday, February 13, 2009, at her residence. Born on January 4, 1934, in Banks County, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Hattie Chitwood Martin. Mrs. Norton attended Alto Congregational Holiness Church and had previously worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant before retirement. She was preceded ... [Full Story »]

R.B. Bradshaw

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Friday, February 13. 2009

WINDER – R.B. Bradshaw, 89, died Wednesday, February 11, 2009. Born in Barrow County, he was the son of the late Boss and Maggie Aikins Bradshaw. He was a member of Pleasant Hill Presbyterian Church and was a retired cotton farmer. Survivors include a sister, Maggie Ruth Peppers, Statham; nieces and nephews, Margie Hilley, Millie Peppers, ... [Full Story »]

Joseph Barnish

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Friday, February 13. 2009

HOSCHTON - Joseph Banish, 86, died Wednesday, February 11, 2009. Born in Scanlon Hill, Pa., he was the son of the late Joannes and Marianna Czajka Barnish. He was retired from the military, having served in the United States Army and the Navy, serving in World War II and Korea. Mr. Barnish was a Mason and a member of Rockwell Lodge, retired as ... [Full Story »]

Bennie Patton

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Friday, February 13. 2009

CORNELIA – Bennie Lee Patton, 74, died Thursday, February 12, 2009, at the residence of his daughter. Born on March 12, 1934, in Habersham County, he was the son of the late Gordon and Lucy Patton. He was a member of the Demorest Church of God, was retired from the Civil Service United States Forestry Service with 35 years of service, and was ... [Full Story »]

‘Pop’ Payne

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Friday, February 13. 2009

DEMOREST – William Alvin “Pop” Payne, 79, died Thursday, February 12, 2009, at his residence following an extended illness. Born in Habersham County on September 16, 1929, he was the son of the late Henry and Florence Parker Payne. He was employed by Mt. Vernon Mills and attended Mt. View Baptist Church. He was an avid racing fan, loved ... [Full Story »]

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