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Robert Sosby

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Wednesday, April 15. 2009

RED HILL COMMUNITY – Robert Ervin Sosby, 89, died Wednesday, April 8, 2009, at the Brown Convalescent Center in Royston. Born on May 4, 1919, in Franklin County, he was the son of the late Robert “Bob” and Mary Ivester Sosby. He was a farmer and had retired as an insurance salesman with American Family Life Insurance. Mr. Sosby is ... [Full Story »]

Beatrice Drake

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Wednesday, April 15. 2009

DANIELSVILLE – Beatrice Hulsey Drake, 94, died Tuesday, April 14, 2009. A native and longtime resident of Madison County, she was the daughter of the late Isaiah and Pearlie Bridges Hulsey. She was the oldest living member of Friendship Baptist Church and was an active member for over 70 years. Mrs. Drake was preceded in death by her husband, ... [Full Story »]

Kathleen Furman

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Wednesday, April 15. 2009

HOMER – Kathleen Elizabeth Furman, 47, died Saturday, April 11, 2009, at her residence. Born in Long Island, N.Y., she was the daughter of Warren Harrsch of New York and the late Gwendoline Furman Harrsch. Survivors in addition to her father include a brother, Warren Harrsch, Woodstock. The body was cremated and no memorial services are ... [Full Story »]

Jeanene Taylor

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Wednesday, April 15. 2009

NEW HOLLAND – Jeanene Gail Taylor, 66, died Monday, April 13, 2009, at her residence, following an extended illness. Born on November 9, 1942, in Hall County, she was the daughter of the late Lam Ora and Gladys Kytle Davis. She retired from Wrigley with 27 years of service and was a member of the Pleasant Union Baptist Church. Survivors ... [Full Story »]

Betty Sims

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Wednesday, April 15. 2009

BETHLEHEM – Betty Sue Sims, 72, died Monday, April 13, 2009. Born in Walton County, she was the daughter of the late Charles S. and Jewell Boswell Worley. She was retired from Empire Manufacturing Company and was a member of Faith Baptist Church. Mrs. Sims was preceded in death by a daughter, Jenny Ruth Sims; and brother, John D. Worley Sr. ... [Full Story »]

Goodwin O’Neal Jr.

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Tuesday, April 14. 2009

STATHAM - Goodwin O’Neal Jr., 82, died Monday, April 13, 2009. Born in Long County, he was the son of the late Goodwin I. and Lucille Tucker O’Neal. He served in the United States Marines for 20 years, was a medical photographer for Orange County Hospital in California. He was retired from the City of Atlanta Police Department, where he was ... [Full Story »]

‘Billie’ Benson

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Tuesday, April 14. 2009

PENDERGRASS – Liddie Bell “Billie” Benson, 91, died Monday, April 13, 2009. Born in Forsyth County on June 2, 1917, she was the daughter of the late Hall Monroe and Mary Robb Benson. She was preceded in death by all of her immediate family, which included 16 brothers, half brothers, sisters and half sisters. She enjoyed playing the piano ... [Full Story »]

Norman Phillips

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Tuesday, April 14. 2009

TOCCOA – Norman Richard Phillips, 74, died Saturday, April 4, 2009, at the Stephens County Hospital. Born on September 18, 1934, in Oconee County, S.C., having spent most of his life in Stephens County, he was the son of Jonas Bernice and Edna McDonald Phillips. He was a member of Old Liberty Baptist Church and was a veteran, having served in ... [Full Story »]

‘Tommy’ Tolbert

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Tuesday, April 14. 2009

SNELLVILLE – Claude Thomas Tolbert, 79, died Friday, April 10, 2009, at Parkwood Nursing and Rehab Center in Snellville, following complications of Alzheimer’s disease. Born on June 10, 1929, he grew up in Maysville, Banks County. He enlisted in the United States Army in 1946, and held many decorations, to include the Meritorious Service ... [Full Story »]

Thomas Luper

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Tuesday, April 14. 2009

ROYSTON – Thomas Upton Luper, 85, died Sunday, April 12, 2009, at his residence. Born in Haskell, Texas, on June 1, 1923, he was the son of the late William M. “Bill” and Bessie Lee Tysinger Luper. He was an owner and operator in the real estate industry, was a member of the Royston Church of God, and a member of the Elk’s Club and the ... [Full Story »]

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