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‘Mr. Big’ Jones

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Tuesday, May 26. 2009

NICHOLSON – Aiden “Mr. Big” Edward Jones, 3, died Saturday, May 23, 2009, at Coosa Valley Medical Center. Born in Clarke County, he was the son of Frank Jones and Emma McEver, both of Nicholson. Survivors in addition to his parents, include grandparents, Edward and Trudy McEver, Nicholson, and Robert and Deanne Jones, Carrollton; a ... [Full Story »]

Francine Allen

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Tuesday, May 26. 2009

MAYSVILLE – Francine Allen, 87, died Saturday, May 23, 2009. Born in Banks County, she was the daughter of the late Robert B. and Lee Nora Rylee Telford. She was a member of Homer Baptist Church and was a retired supervisor for Blue Bell. Mrs. Allen was preceded in death by her husband, James W. Allen; and a brother, Harold Telford. Survivors ... [Full Story »]

‘O.R.’ Cochran

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Tuesday, May 26. 2009

MAYSVILLE – Obe Richard “O.R.” Cochran, 86, died Friday, May 22, 2009, at BJC Medical Center in Commerce. Born in Banks County, he was the son of the late Obe and Rilla Pritchett Cochran. He was retired from the City of Commerce Water Plant as a supervisor, was of the Baptist denomination, and was a veteran, having served in the United ... [Full Story »]

‘Buddy’ Dyer

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Tuesday, May 26. 2009

GAINESVILLE – Glenn Henry “Buddy” Dyer, 68, died Friday, May 22, 2009, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center, following an extended illness. Born December 23, 1940, in Forsyth County, he was the son of the late Jay Dewey and Erco Lou Durand Dyer. He was a tractor mechanic at Boyd Thomas Tractor for over 20 years and later retired from ... [Full Story »]

‘Jim’ Smith

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Tuesday, May 26. 2009

HULL – James Everett “Jim” Smith, 84, died Saturday, May 23, 2009. A native of Oglethorpe County, he was the son of the late C.A. and Corrie Venable Smith. He was retired from General Motors after more than 30 years of employment, and in 1989 returned to Madison County to live. He was a veteran, having served in the United States Army ... [Full Story »]

Willie Davis

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Tuesday, May 26. 2009

ATHENS – Willie Grace Davis, 84, died Friday, May 22, 2009, at the University Nursing Home, following an extended illness. A native of Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Hoyt Thomas and Etheleen Parr Mealor. Mrs. Davis was preceded in death by her husband, Bernice Eric Davis; brothers, Horace, Stewart, Hoyt Franklin, Ralph and ... [Full Story »]

Effie Mae Sullens

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Tuesday, May 26. 2009

GAINESVILLE – Effie Mae Sullens, 69, died Friday, May 22, 2009, at her residence, following an extended illness. Born on December 22, 1939, in Banks County, she lived in Gainesville most of her life, and worked at Pirkle’s Café as a cook for many years. Mrs. Sullens was preceded in death by her parents; and a sister, Lucille Baker. ... [Full Story »]

David Ellington

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Tuesday, May 26. 2009

STATHAM - David Milton Ellington, 68, died Saturday, May 23, 2009. Born in DeKalb County, he was the son of the late Parks B. and Lillian McDowell Ellington. He served in the United States Army and had been employed by the DeKalb school bus system. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, David and Michelle Born, Tennessee; daughter and ... [Full Story »]

Jean Vernon

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Tuesday, May 26. 2009

LEESBURG, FLA. – Martha Jean Beadles Vernon, 86, died Friday, May 22, 2009. Born in Okanogan, Wash., on September 9, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Rev. Owen and Alta Beadles. She and her late husband, Charles, lived in Jefferson for 35 years before moving to Florida. She was a graduate of the University of Idaho and worked for the ... [Full Story »]

William Haney

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Friday, May 22. 2009

FLOWERY BRANCH – William Glenn Haney, 82, died Tuesday, May 19, 2009. Born in Waynesville, N.C., he was the son of the late Homer and Iva Seay Haney. He worked as an insurance agent and was a veteran of the United States Army. Mr. Haney was preceded in death by his first wife, Betty Haney; daughter, Glenda Giles; and grandson, Scott DeLauder. ... [Full Story »]

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