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Elizabeth Griffin

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Friday, January 21. 2011

ROYSTON – Elizabeth Irvin Griffin, 84, formerly of Homer, died Thursday, January 20, 2011. Born on May 5, 1926, in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late James and Ida Tanner Irvin. She was a member of Bethany Christian Church in Homer. Mrs. Griffin was preceded in death by her husband, Marlin D. Griffin; a son, James Ralph Griffin; ... [Full Story »]

Ada Henderson

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Friday, January 21. 2011

VILLA RICA – Ada Henderson, 93, died Wednesday, January 19, 2011, at Wellstar Cobb Hospital following an extended illness. Funeral services are scheduled for Saturday, January 29, at 1 p.m. from the chapel of Memorial Park South Funeral Home with the Rev. Willie Goodman officiating. Burial will be in the Memorial Park Cemetery. The family ... [Full Story »]

‘Beth’ Brown

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Friday, January 21. 2011

MCDONOUGH – Louisia “Beth” Brown, 72, died Wednesday, January 19, 2011. She grew up in a large family in Fannin County. After graduating from high school she attended Truett McConnell College in Cleveland, where she played varsity basketball and later received her Associates Degree. After college, she moved to Atlanta and worked in ... [Full Story »]

‘Tommy’ Richards

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Thursday, January 20. 2011

ATHENS – Thomas Edward “Tommy” Richards, 78, died Monday, January 17, 2011. A native of Clarke County, he was the son of the late Thomas Wetzel and Matilda Bancroft. Mr. Richards was preceded in death by a son, Thomas J. (Jeff) Richards. He operated a State Farm Agency in Athens for over 40 years, where he was recognized and rewarded many ... [Full Story »]

‘Polly’ Buffington

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Thursday, January 20. 2011

LAVONIA – Pauline “Polly” Robinson Buffington, 70, died Wednesday, January 19, 2011, at St. Mary’s Hospice House. Born on May 21, 1940, in DeKalb County, she was the daughter of the late James Robinson Sr. and Frances (Drummond) Robinson. Prior to retirement, she was a teacher at Clarkston High School, the Kindergarten Director for ... [Full Story »]

‘Smut’ Smith

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Thursday, January 20. 2011

MAYSVILLE – Paul Kenneth “Smut” Smith, 73, died Tuesday, January 18, 2011, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville. Born in Athens, he was the son of the late Mattie Alexander Smith. He was retired from Patterson Pump Company and was a former volunteer fireman. He was a veteran, having served in the United States Army. He was ... [Full Story »]

Curtis Beck

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Wednesday, January 19. 2011

JEFFERSON – Curtis Odell Beck, 82, died Tuesday, January 18, 2011. Born on March 12, 1928, in Jackson County, he was the son of the late Frank and Mary Flanigan Beck. He was retired from the Jefferson City School system, where he worked in maintenance for 53 years. He was a member of Living Word Worship Center in Jefferson. Survivors include ... [Full Story »]

‘Mott’ Hardman

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Tuesday, January 18. 2011

ATHENS – Martha “Mott” Hardman, 84, formerly of Jefferson, died Tuesday, January 11, 2011. She was a retired custodian for Jefferson City Schools. Survivors include a stepdaughter, Vanessa Freeman; niece and nephew reared in the home, Mary Felton and Phil Usher; other nieces and nephews, Crassandra Boykin, Mack and James Hardman, Martha ... [Full Story »]

James Altmiller

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Tuesday, January 18. 2011

JEFFERSON – James Roger Altmiller, 54, died Monday, January 17, 2011. A native of Louisville, Ky., he was the son of Mary Altmiller and the late James Benjamin Altmiller. Survivors in addition to his mother include his companion, Jenni Kelly; sons, Timothy Altmiller, Benjamin Altmiller and Andrew Altmiller; a brother, Joe (Carol) Altmiller; ... [Full Story »]

Agnes Nix

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Tuesday, January 18. 2011

MONROE - Agnes Undine Nix, 83, died at her residence following a period of declining health. Born in High Shoals on December 3, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Georgia Shadden and was of the Baptist denomination. She enjoyed working with the Salvation Army. Mrs. Nix was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Edward Nix; one ... [Full Story »]

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