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‘Butch’ Cotton

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Tuesday, March 24. 2009

COMMERCE – John W. “Butch” Cotton, 67, of Commerce, died Monday, March 23, 2009, at his residence. Born in Banks County, he was the son of the late P.D. and Clara Belle Odell Cotton and was a truck driver. Mr. Cotton was preceded in death by brothers, Jerry and Bob Cotton; and a sister, Sara Webb. Survivors include his wife, Faye ... [Full Story »]

‘Tiny’ Tate

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Tuesday, March 24. 2009

ATHENS – Ronnie Lee “Tiny” Tate, 61, died Wednesday, March 18, 2009, at Athens Regional Medical Center in Athens. Born in Athens, he was the son of Mary Lee Powers Tate of Nicholson and the late Raymond Tate. His first love was for country and western music. Since age 12, he had been a bass guitarist and singer, and will probably be very ... [Full Story »]

Dion McCrary

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Monday, March 23. 2009

WINDER – Dion McCrary, 47, died Sunday, March 22, 2009. Born in Detroit, Mich., he was the son of the late Forney L. and Rena Delores Jenkins McCrary. A member of Grace Baptist Church in Monroe, he was employed as a carpenter in home construction. He was a veteran, having served in the United States Navy from 1980-1984 and 1986-1988. Mr. ... [Full Story »]

Charles Mitchell

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Monday, March 23. 2009

JEFFERSON – Charles Mitchell, formerly of Buford, died Saturday, March 21, 2009. Survivors include sisters, Alba Melton, Jefferson, Bernice Whitley, Monroe; brother, Dorsey Mitchell, Buford; two sons; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 25, at 11 a.m., in the Lawrenceville chapel of Tim Stewart ... [Full Story »]

Lawrence Couch

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Monday, March 23. 2009

ATHENS – Lawrence Bruce Couch, 78, died Sunday, March 22, 2009. A native of Clarke County, he was the son of the late Ernest and Ester Bradberry Couch. He owned and operated Athens Super Market for a number of years, was retired from Bells Food Store, was a member of the Princeton United Methodist Church, and had served in the Georgia ... [Full Story »]

Tiffany Hill

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Monday, March 23. 2009

NICHOLSON – Tiffany Ann Hill, 27, died Saturday, March 21, 2009. Born in Clarke County, she was the daughter of Richard Kim and stepmother Kathy Wilbanks of Nicholson. Survivors include a son, Jacob Hill, Hoschton; daughter, Bridget Hill, Hoschton; grandparents, David and Ann Wilbanks, Nicholson; brothers, Chris Jackson and Matthew Roach, ... [Full Story »]

Florrie Baughcum

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Monday, March 23. 2009

ATHENS – Florrie Burt Baughcum, 90, died Saturday, March 21, 2009. Born in Crawford on January 27, 1919, she was the daughter of the late William J. and Pearl Adkins Burt. She was a longtime Athens resident and a faithful member of Beech Haven Baptist Church until her health prevented her from attending. She was retired from Belk Department ... [Full Story »]

Willie Mae Gasaway

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Monday, March 23. 2009

STATHAM – Willie Mae Gasaway, 97, died Sunday, March 22, 2009. Born in Hall County, she was the daughter of the late James Madison and Gordia Savannah Deaton Long. She was the last of 10 children, was the oldest living member of Bethabara Baptist Church, and was a homemaker and farmer. Mrs. Gasaway was preceded in death by her husband, Luther ... [Full Story »]

Tim Segars

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Monday, March 23. 2009

WINDER – Tim Segars, 63, died Friday, March 20, 2009. He was the son of the late Julian and Francis Kennedy Segars, and was a farmer. Survivors include an aunt, Lerlie Carruth, Winder; and several cousins. Funeral services were held Monday, March 23, at Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Donnie Pennington officiating. Burial was in Pentecost ... [Full Story »]

Grace Martin

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Monday, March 23. 2009

GAINESVILLE – Grace Latty Martin, 94, died Friday, March 20, 2009, at Autumn Breeze Assisted Living Home following an extended illness. Born on May 15, 1914, in Hall County, she was the daughter of the late Neal and Lizzie Williams Hawkins. She was a member of Timberidge Baptist Church. Mrs. Martin was preceded in death by husbands, J.T. ... [Full Story »]

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