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Larry McGinnis

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Tuesday, March 10. 2009

FLOWERY BRANCH – Larry Wayne McGinnis, 51, died Saturday, March 7, 2009. Born in Jackson County, he was the son of the late Carl and Annie Williamson McGinnis. He worked as a forklift driver in the poultry industry and was of the Baptist denomination. Survivors include brothers, Dwight McGinnis, Martinez, Tony McGinnis, South Carolina; ... [Full Story »]

‘Bobcat’ Simmons

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Tuesday, March 10. 2009

BRASELTON – Jimmie H. “Bobcat” Simmons Sr., 73, died Friday, February 27, 2009. Born in Columbia, N.C., he was a veteran, having served in the United States Army. Survivors include his wife, Isabella; daughters, Renee White (Ron), Jeannett Hyde (Doug), Sue Perkins (Fane), Jo Morgan, Ellen Morgan and Angela Reid (Vel); sons, (1) Jimmie ... [Full Story »]

‘Granny’ Gee

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Tuesday, March 10. 2009

GAINESVILLE – Ruby Nell Hanes “Granny” Gee, 77, died Sunday, March 8, 2009, at Limestone Heritage Nursing Home, following an extended illness. Born on June 20, 1931, in Hall County, she was the daughter of the late James Harrison Hanes Sr. and Dora Elizabeth Deaton Hanes. She was a member of Bethany Baptist Church. Mrs. Gee was preceded ... [Full Story »]

‘Tommy’ Marcus

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Tuesday, March 10. 2009

CLARKESVILLE – Thomas E. “Tommy” Marcus, 69, died Thursday, March 5, 2009, at the Northeast Georgia Medical Center. Born on January 20, 1940, in Habersham County, he was the son of the late George G. and Drucilla Heaton Marcus. He was retired from Scovill Manufacturing with 39 ½ years of service, and was a cabinetry graduate of North ... [Full Story »]

‘Papa” Hall

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Tuesday, March 10. 2009

CLARKESVILLE – Owen “Papa” Hall Sr., 75, died Thursday, March 5, 2009. Born in Benson, N.C., on June 4, 1933, he was the son of the late Leonard B. and Eula Mangum Hall. He graduated from East Carolina University with a bachelor’s degree in 1961, and was of the Baptist denomination. He was a United States Air Force veteran, having ... [Full Story »]

Joe Dove

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Tuesday, March 10. 2009

BOWERSVILLE – Kerry Joe Dove, 55, died Sunday, March 8, 2009, at his residence. Born in Madison County, on June 16, 1953, he was the son of the late Candler and Nobie Booth Dove. He was a brick mason and was of the Baptist denomination. Survivors include a brother, Jerry Dove, Bowersville; sister, Kathy Dove, Bowersville. The body will be ... [Full Story »]

Terry Patton

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Tuesday, March 10. 2009

HULL – Terry Wayne Patton, 56, died Saturday, March 7, 2009, at Athens Regional Medical Center. Born in Barrow County, he was the son of the late William Harold and Rosette Bruce Patton. Mr. Patton was preceded in death by his wife, Brenda Sue McDaniel Patton. Survivors include a daughter, Tiffany Lynn Patton; brothers, Larry Joe Patton, ... [Full Story »]

Odell Whitsel

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Tuesday, March 10. 2009

COMMERCE – Odell Whitsel, 85, died Tuesday, March 10, 2009, at Hill Haven Nursing Home. Born in Franklin County, he was the son of the late Thomas and Leir Roberts Whitsel. He was a member of Victory Baptist Church, was employed as a painter, and was a veteran, having served in the United States Army during World War II. Mr. Whitsel was ... [Full Story »]

Mary Ann Ianuario

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Monday, March 9. 2009

JEFFERSON – Mary Ann Ianuario, 60, died Friday, March 6, 2009. Born in Fulton County, she was the daughter of James and Wilma Brewer of Florida. She was a member of St. Anthony’s Episcopal Church, a volunteer for the Helping Hands program at Jefferson Elementary School, a story teller for children, the genealogist for her family, a Master ... [Full Story »]

Tony Ianuario

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Monday, March 9. 2009

JEFFERSON – Tony Ianuario, 61, died Friday, March 6, 2009. Born in Augusta, Richmond County, he was the son of the late Albert Paul and Robbie Muns Ianuario. He was a member of St. Anthony’s Episcopal Church, a volunteer for the Helping Hands program at Jefferson Elementary School, and made and repaired string instruments. He portrayed ... [Full Story »]

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