Entries from May 2009

‘Doug’ Evans

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Friday, May 22. 2009
ROYSTON – William Douglas “Doug” Evans, 65, died Tuesday, May 19, 2009, at St. Mary’s Hospice House in Bogart. Born in Franklin County on June 24, 1943, he was the son of the late Morgan and Florence Royston Evans. He was a retired truck driver and a member of the Grace Baptist Church. Mr. Evans was preceded in death by a grandchild, ... [Full Story »] 

Lessie Cooper

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Friday, May 22. 2009
JEFFERSON – Lessie Skelton Cooper, 82, died Wednesday, May 20, 2009. A native of Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late John and Ila Phillips Skelton. She was a homemaker, a member of White Plains Baptist Church, and an avid gardener and cake baker. Mrs. Cooper was preceded in death by her husband, Brady Cooper. Survivors include ... [Full Story »] 

Carl Peterson

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Friday, May 22. 2009
ROYSTON – Carl Adolph Peterson, 89, died Sunday, May 17, 2009. Born in Pensacola, Fla., on March 5, 1920, he was the son of the late Lars Adolph and Helny Petterson Pettersson. He was a member of the Wayside Baptist Church in Miami, Fla., was a jet engine overhaul supervisor, having retired from Eastern Airlines, and was a United States Navy ... [Full Story »] 

Robert Odom

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Friday, May 22. 2009
WINDER - Robert Harden Odom, 82, died Thursday, May 21, 2009. Born in Chatham County, N.C., he was the son of the late Chafin A. and Irene Harden Odom. A member of St. Anthony’s Episcopal Church, he became a member of Winder Lions Club on October 1, 1959, and had perfect attendance for 45 years. He served as past president and held various ... [Full Story »] 

Eugene Emmett

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Friday, May 22. 2009
MARIETTA – Eugene Talmadge Emmett, 77, died Monday, May 18, 2009. He was retired from General Motors Parts Division Plant in Doraville and loved his family and gardening. Mr. Emmett was preceded in death by a son, Rickey Emmett; and son-in-law, Dennis Stephens. Survivors include his wife, Bobbie Emmett, Marietta; Gary Emmett, Mexico, Melinda ... [Full Story »] 

Jerry Rueweler

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Friday, May 22. 2009
WINDER – Jerry Rueweler, 70, died Sunday, May 17, 2009. Graveside services were held Tuesday, May 19, at Memorial Park South Cemetery with the Rev. Scott Wilson officiating. Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch, was in charge of arrangements.

Charles Mealor

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Friday, May 22. 2009
JEFFERSON – Charles Thomas Mealor, 59, died Monday, May 18, 2009. Born in Jackson County on May 15, 1950, he was a son of the late Stewart and Mary Lee Savage Mealor. He was in the heating and air conditioning business and was a member of New Beginnings Outreach Church. Survivors include a sister, Joann Bryan, Sylacauga, Ala.; and several ... [Full Story »] 

Mary Barnes

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Friday, May 22. 2009
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Mary Jane Barnes, 61, formerly of Winder, died Sunday, May 17, 2009. Eberhart and Son Mortuary, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.

Austin Massey

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Friday, May 22. 2009
SHARPSBURG – Austin Massey, died Wednesday, May 20, 2009. He was a 2007 graduate of Northgate High School and attended the University of West Georgia, Carrollton. Survivors include his mother and step father, Bonnie and Cary Chester, Sharpsburg; father, James (Jim) Massey, Loganville; sister and brother-in-law, Kim and Mike Crawford; nieces ... [Full Story »] 

Middle school student suspended over threats

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BarrowJournal
Friday, May 22. 2009
The Barrow County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an incident this week involving a Westside Middle School student who on her school bus allegedly wrote a letter threatening to harm 20 other girls at the school. School officials determined the threats were not credible but suspended the student for the rest of the school year. Now the ... [Full Story »] 
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