Entries from May 2009

Sudie Lee Blalock

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Monday, May 4. 2009
BANKS COUNTY – Sudie Lee Kesler Blalock, 90, died Thursday, April 30, 2009, at BJC Nursing Home. She was born in Banks County on September 3, 1918, the daughter of the late George Mason and Sudie LeCree Cochran Kesler. She was a member of Damascus Baptist Church and taught Sunday School for a number of years. She retired from Chicopee ... [Full Story »] 

Otis Childs

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Monday, May 4. 2009
ATHENS – Otis Lee Childs, 67, died Thursday, April 30, 2009, following a long battle with cancer. He was the son of the late James Willie and Lenora Childs. He was preceded in death by a brother, Frank Childs; and sister, Frances Maddox. Mr. Childs was a former member of the United States Airborne and original founder of the Boar’s Head ... [Full Story »] 

Nora Parham

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Monday, May 4. 2009
COMER – Nora Lucille Parham, 98, died Friday, April 10, 2009. A native of Madison County, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Lee and Imogene Jones Beusse. She was a seamstress and was a member of Meadow Baptist Church, where she had a perfect attendance for 35 years. Mrs. Parham was proceeded in death by her husband, William Claud ... [Full Story »] 

'66 addition torn off old courthouse

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JacksonHeraldTODAY
Monday, May 4. 2009
The 1966 addition to the Jackson County Historic Courthouse was torn down Monday afternoon as work began on restoring the building. The addition had been built for office space, but it never fit the character of the courthouse. For the complete story, see the May 6 issue of The Jackson Herald.

COLUMN: In real word, Stafford's salary is out-of-touch

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Monday, May 4. 2009
Up front, I will admit to being a big fan of the National Football League. I have been for years. However, some times I have to wonder why. This past weekend produced another example which makes even the most die-hard of football followers like myself shake his head in disbelief. Former University of Georgia quarterback Matthew Stafford, who ... [Full Story »] 

Spring festivals, clean up days on tap

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BanksNewsTODAY
Monday, May 4. 2009
The arrival of spring means that it is time for festivals. Some planned in Banks County over the next few months include the following: LULA The City of Lula will hold its 33rd annual Railroad Days Festival Saturday, May 16, at the historic Railroad Park, Lula. Festivities began at 10 a.m. with the street parade followed by day-long ... [Full Story »] 

Spring festivals planned across county

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BanksNewsTODAY
Monday, May 4. 2009
The arrival of spring means that it is time for festivals. Some planned in Banks County over the next few months include the following: LULA The City of Lula will hold its 33rd annual Railroad Days Festival Saturday, May 16, at the historic Railroad Park, Lula. Festivities began at 10 a.m. with the street parade followed by day-long ... [Full Story »] 

Emily Colvard

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Monday, May 4. 2009
ATHENS – Emily Wall Colvard, 87, formerly of Statham, died Friday, May 1, 2009. Born in Barrow County, she was the daughter of the late James H. and Jurelle Martin Wall. She was a member of the Statham United Methodist Church and had lived in Statham for 60 years. Mrs. Colvard was preceded in death by her husband, Howard H. Colvard Jr. ... [Full Story »] 

Mary Lovin

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Monday, May 4. 2009
AUBURN – Mary Moore Lovin, 96, died Saturday, May 2, 2009. She was the daughter of the late Emory Jackson and Mattie Henderson Moore, and was a member of Carl Baptist Church for 71 years. She was a faithful employee and retiree from Landress and Smith Textile Company. Mrs. Lovin was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Otis Lovin; sister, ... [Full Story »] 

Betty Campfield

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Monday, May 4. 2009
WINDER – Betty S. Campfield, 76ß, died Saturday, May 2, 2009. Born in Buncombe County, N.C., she was the daughter of the late Horace and Lucy Allen Stroupe. She was employed with the Barrow County Farm Bureau for over 20 years. Mrs. Campfield was preceded in death by her husband, Richard A. Campfield. Survivors include a son and ... [Full Story »] 
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