Entries from October 2010

LETTER: Pit Bulls a dangerous breed

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Tuesday, October 5. 2010
Dear Editor: I am sick of people saying it is not the breed of the dog. There are certain breeds that were bred to be aggressive: Pit bulls, Rottweilers, German Shepard and Chows are just a few that fall into this category. Most pit-bull owners I know say, “my dog is SO sweet, she would never hurt anyone.” Even though your pit-bull is “as ... [Full Story »] 

Evelyn Daniel

Posted by
MainStreetNewsOBITS
Monday, October 4. 2010
BISHOP – Evelyn Gurley Daniel, 72, died Sunday, October 3, 2010. A native of Madison County, she was the daughter of the late Otto and Della Davis Brooks. She was a graduate of Madison County High School in 1956, and was employed at Wal-Mart for the last 24 years, where she was a strong supporter of The Children’s Miracle Network through ... [Full Story »] 

‘Jim’ Patton

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Monday, October 4. 2010
LAWRENCEVILLE - James E. “Jim” Patton, 67, died Saturday, October 2, 2010. A native of Barrow County, he was the son of Alice Patton of Lawrenceville and the late Edward Patton. Mr. Patton was a retired technology manager. Survivors, in addition to his mother, include his wife, Doris B. Patton, Lawrenceville; daughter and son-in-law, Lynda ... [Full Story »] 

Alma Geiger

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Monday, October 4. 2010
WINDER – Alma H. Geiger, 97, died Saturday, October 2, 2010. Born in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late William Walton and Cynthia Henry Hosch. She was a member of the Bethlehem First United Methodist Church and was retired from Carwood Manufacturing Company. Mrs. Geiger was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Leroy Geiger; ... [Full Story »] 

Ruth McDonald

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Monday, October 4. 2010
COMMERCE – Ruth Naomi McDonald, 85, died Sunday, October 3, 2010, at BJC Medical Center in Commerce. She was the widow of Homer Perry McDonald and was also preceded in death by a daughter, Frances Neely. Survivors include a daughter, Alice Bullock, Commerce; sons, Harrison E. McDonald, Colbert, and Perry E. McDonald, Commerce; 11 ... [Full Story »] 

Miriam Ann Perry

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Monday, October 4. 2010
COMMERCE – Miriam Ann Perry, 66, died Sunday, October 3, 2010, at her residence. Born in Banks County, she was she the daughter of the late Roy S. and Ruby Webb Steed. She was owner of Miriam’s Personal Touch and a member of Beaverdam Baptist Church. Survivors include her sisters, Jean Russell, Carnesville, Judy Sloan, Winterville and Carol ... [Full Story »] 

Betty Purcell

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Monday, October 4. 2010
COMMERCE – Betty Purcell, 75, died Sunday, October 3, 2010 at her residence. Born in Hall County, she was the daughter of the late Howard Parks and Edna Bell Boring. She was employed as a nurse. Survivors include her husband, Garnett Purcell, Commerce; sons, Alan Purcell, Commerce and Jeff Purcell, Birmingham, Ala.; sister, Barbara Ervin, ... [Full Story »] 

Billy Ray ‘B.R.’ White

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Monday, October 4. 2010
Billy Ray “B.R.” White peacefully went to heaven surrounded by his family and friends, Friday, October 1, 2010. Mr. White graduated in 1950 from Winder-Barrow High School as salutatorian of his class and as a three-year letterman of baseball, football and track. During his high school career in baseball, he pitched several no-hitters. He ... [Full Story »] 

James Fields Lord

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Monday, October 4. 2010
LEXINGTON – James Fields Lord, 77, died Wednesday, September 29, 2010, at Hinkle Hospice House. Born in Davidson County on May 10, 1933, he was the son of the late L.G. Lord and Fannie Lou Fields Lord. He was a member of Churchland Baptist Church where he enjoyed singing and playing the piano. He formerly played and sang with The Carolinians ... [Full Story »] 

‘Tommy’ Kesler

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Monday, October 4. 2010
ATHENS – Walter “Tommy” Thomas Kesler Jr. died Sunday, October 3, 2010 at his residence. Born in Crawford, he was the son of the late Walter Thomas Kesler Sr. and Biddie Adkins Kesler. He was retired from Salloum Construction as an equipment supervisor after 37 years, was a member of The Church At Southside and served his country in the ... [Full Story »] 
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