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Joel Tench

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Monday, June 8. 2009

ALTO – Dr. Joel Tench, 62, died Saturday, June 6, 2009 at his residence following a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Habersham County on December 12, 1946, he was the son of the late Bryant Andrew and Velma Mathis Tench. He was a graduate of Piedmont College and Logan Chiropractic College, former owner of chiropractic businesses in ... [Full Story »]

Edith Hornig

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Friday, June 5. 2009

HOSCHTON - Edith Hornig, 70, died Wednesday, June 3, 2009. She was a former resident of New York and had resided here for the past eighteen years. Mrs. Hornig was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon Hornig. Survivors include children and spouses, Kelly and Don Merrill, Winder, Adele and Mike Shannon, Auburn, Richard and Amy Dana, Fulton, ... [Full Story »]

Inez Garner

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Friday, June 5. 2009

GAINESVILLE – Inez Thurmond Garner, 81, died Thursday, June 4, 2009, at Landmark Hospital in Athens, following an extended illness. Born on August 16, 1927, in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late James and Rosa Bowles Thurmond. She was a Christian, and a member of Westside Baptist Church, where she was a Sunday School Teacher and ... [Full Story »]

Doris Branch

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Friday, June 5. 2009

GAINESVILLE – Doris Randolph Branch, 81, died Friday, June 5, 2009, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center, following a sudden illness. Born on April 15, 1928, in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late John and Margaret Pace Randolph. She was retired from Con-Agra Poultry and was a member of New Salem Baptist Church. Mrs. Branch was ... [Full Story »]

Mary Wilson

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Friday, June 5. 2009

ALABAMA – Mary E. Wilson, formerly of Jefferson, died Tuesday, June 2, 2009. Mrs. Wilson was preceded in death by her husband Ralph W. Wilson. She was a member of Bethlehem First Baptist Church. She was a loving mother and grandmother to her children, family members stated. She is survived by daughters and son-in-law, Rachel W. and Travis ... [Full Story »]

Tony Stephens

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Friday, June 5. 2009

SAN DIEGO, CALIF. – Antonio “Tony” Damon Stephens, 37, formerly of Gainesville, died Sunday, May 31, 2009, at UCSD Medical Center following an extended illness. Born in Hall County on October 6, 1971, he was the son of Roger and Shirley Stephens, Alto. He had lived in California for the past 15 years. He was a member of Antioch Baptist ... [Full Story »]

Jerry Lassiter

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Friday, June 5. 2009

WINDER – Jerry Lassiter, 77, died Tuesday, June 2, 2009. Mr. Lassiter earned a bachelor’s degree in music and was a band director when drafted into the Korean War. He earned a master's degree in accounting and became a Certified Public Accountant and was a co-partner in an accounting firm in Dallas, Texas. He became a partner in KPMG ... [Full Story »]

Cynthia Brown

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Friday, June 5. 2009

AUBURN – Cynthia Mae Teasley Brown, 81, died Friday, May 29, 2009. Born in Hart County, she lived in the metro Atlanta area since the age of 17. She was the last survivor of 22 children, and was retired from Mack Trucks, Inc. with over 30 years of service. She was a member of the Snellville United Methodist Church. Survivors include her ... [Full Story »]

Mary Johnson

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Tuesday, June 2. 2009

ATHENS – Mary Thomas Johnson, 70, died Tuesday, June 2, 2009. Born on December 17, 1938, in Texas, she was the daughter of the late Gladys Lambright. She graduated from Elbert County High School, and was a cashier at the Home Depot in Athens. Mrs. Johnson was preceded in death by her husband, John W. Johnson. Survivors include sons and ... [Full Story »]

Bobbie Wright

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Tuesday, June 2. 2009

CORNELIA – Bobbie Wright, 75, died Monday, June 1, 2009, at her residence following an extended illness. Born in Habersham County on November 5, 1933, she was the daughter of Vinnie Hicks Popham of Baldwin and the late Arvil Popham. She managed Clarkesville Cleaners for 27 years, and was a member of Level Grove Baptist Church, where she ... [Full Story »]

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