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Peggy Russell

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Thursday, April 23. 2009

DACULA – Peggy Ruth Russell, 79, died Tuesday, April 21, 2009. Mrs. Russell was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Bob Russell; and grandson, Tod Kitchell. She was a loving mother, devoted wife and best friend to many, loved ones stated. Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara and Fred Weibling, Madison, Mo., and Robin ... [Full Story »]

‘Mom’ Oakes

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Thursday, April 23. 2009

ROYSTON - Teddy “Mom” Elaine Oakes, 58, died Wednesday, April 22, 2009, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Athens. Born in Bay City, Texas, on November 7, 1950, she was the daughter of the late William H. Oakes and Elizabeth Streicher. She was a supervisor at Rite Aid. Ms. Oakes was preceded in death by brothers, William Oakes Jr., and Joe Oakes; ... [Full Story »]

Joseph Neal Timms

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Thursday, April 23. 2009

CLERMONT – Joseph Neal Timms, 88, died Sunday, April 19, 2009. Born on May 4, 1920, in Forsyth County, he was the son of the late “Judge” Joe Timms and Fannie Holbrook Timms. He graduated from Piedmont College and George Peabody College, and was with the Gwinnett County School System for over 30 years as an educator and as a principal. He ... [Full Story »]

Ruby Dalton

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Thursday, April 23. 2009

COMER – Ruby Jewell Coile Dalton, 94, died Tuesday, April 21, 2009, at the Brown Memorial Convalescent Center in Royston. Born in Madison County on April 19, 1915, she was the daughter of the late Joe Hoyt and Frances Novie Scarborough Coile. She was a homemaker, a member of the Bethel M Baptist Church, and also attended David’s Home ... [Full Story »]

James Passmore

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Thursday, April 23. 2009

HOMER – James Lee Passmore, 72, died Wednesday, April 22, 2009, at BJC Hospital in Commerce following an extended illness. Born on June 6, 1936, in Andrews, N.C., he was the son of the late David and Maude Pendergrass Passmore. He was a member of the Mt. Pleasant Methodist Church. Mr. Passmore was preceded in death by his wife, Wilda Mae ... [Full Story »]

Tracy Alexander

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Thursday, April 23. 2009

COMMERCE – Tracy Louise Hewell Alexander, 46, died Wednesday, April 22, 2009, at Hill Haven Nursing Home. She was born in Orange County, Calif., the daughter of Henry and Pat Kelty Hewell of Commerce. She was employed by Tractor Supply. Survivors in addition to her parents, include sisters, Denise Jordan, Commerce, and Priscilla Tatum, ... [Full Story »]

Monta Meeler

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Thursday, April 23. 2009

HOMER – Monta Caudell Meeler, 93, died Wednesday, April 22, 2009. Born on July 31, 1915, in Homer, she was the daughter of the late P.G. Caudell Sr. and Gladys Bell Caudell. She was a member of the Damascus Baptist Church and was a seamstress at Carwood Manufacturing with 30 years of service. Mrs. Meeler was preceded in death by her husband, ... [Full Story »]

‘Ray’ Jones

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Wednesday, April 22. 2009

NICHOLSON – Leroy Raymond “Ray” Jones, 47, died Sunday, April 19, 2009. Born in Harlem on February 4, 1962, he was the son of Bobby Jones of Plains and Mary Jones of Nicholson. He was employed as a truck driver. Survivors in addition to his parents, include his wife of 26 years, Vickie; sons, Adam and Erik Jones; sisters, Kim and Stacy; a ... [Full Story »]

‘Bill’ Brittle

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Tuesday, April 21. 2009

GAINESVILLE – William Joseph “Bill” Brittle Jr., 59, died Tuesday, April 21, 2009, at his residence, following an extended illness. Born on July 1, 1949, in Greenville, S.C., he was the son of William Brittle and stepmother, Barbara Brittle of Gainesville, and the late Sara Rosenbaum Brittle. He was employed by Wilheit Packaging for 14 ... [Full Story »]

Michael Phillips

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Tuesday, April 21. 2009

JEFFERSON – Michael Reed Phillips, 46, died Monday, April 20, 2009. He was the son of the late Willie Lorean Phillips Sr. and Zeffie Ward Hall and was a warehouse laborer. Survivors include his wife, Debra Kay Phillips, Jefferson; daughter, Deanna Bettis, Jefferson; sons, Dewayne Phillips, Polkton, N.C., and Johnathan Phillips, Jefferson; ... [Full Story »]

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