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Obits from MainStreetNewsOBITS - Topics from June, 2011

Anne Morrow (5-24-11)

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Monday, June 6. 2011

ROCHESTER, N.Y. - Anne Morrow, nee Martha Anne Kelly, died on Tuesday, May 24, 2011, following a brief illness in Rochester, N.Y. Anne was born in Jefferson in1925. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Judson and Blonde Hardy Kelly of Jefferson; and a brother, Samuel F. Kelly. She was a graduate of Martin Institute and the ... [Full Story »]

Cecil William Mathis (6-3-11)

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Monday, June 6. 2011

WINDER - Cecil William Mathis, 73, died Friday, June 3, 2011, at Winder Health Care and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Walton County on April 5, 1938, he was the son of the late Hubert F. and Ola Mae Kilgore Mathis. He was a carpenter and painter. Mr. Mathis was preceded in death by his brother, Gene Mathis, and his wife, Agnes Speer Mathis. ... [Full Story »]

‘Sam’ Hart (6-4-11)

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Monday, June 6. 2011

COMER – Samuel “Sam” Thomas Hart, 10, died Saturday, June 4, 2011. He was the son of Thomas Eugene and Elisha Hart. He was a student at Comer Elementary School and attended Davids Home Church and New Bethel Congregational Holiness Church. Survivors in addition to his parents include a brother, Carter Hart; grandparents, O.S. and Patricia ... [Full Story »]

Robert Kellum (5-26-11)

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Monday, June 6. 2011

GREENSBORO, N.C. – Robert Eugene Kellum, 81, died Thursday, May 26, 2011, at his residence. He was the son of the late Ira and Mozell Childs Kellum of Commerce. During his lifetime he soloed a Piper J-3 Cub at age 19, served in the United States Army during the Korean War, attended Guilford College, built a sailboat and Ultralight Airplane, ... [Full Story »]

David Wilson (6-5-11)

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Monday, June 6. 2011

CORNELIA - David Wilson, 60, died on Sunday, June 5, 2011, at his residence following an extended illness. Born March 19, 1951 in Commerce, he was the son Lois Jean Archer Wilson and the late Hezziekiah Wilson, Jr. He was of the Baptist denomination Survivors in addition to his mother include his wife, Lisa Irvin Wilson; children, Amanda and ... [Full Story »]

Dorothy Watters (6-5-11)

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Monday, June 6. 2011

JEFFERSON – Dorothy Scott Watters, 81, died Sunday, June 5, 2011, at Athens Regional Medical Center. Born in Maysville, she was the daughter of the late John Scott Sr. and Juanita Tucker Scott . She was a homemaker. Mrs. Watters was preceded in death by brothers, Jack Scott and John Scott Jr.; and a sister, Bonnie Scott Turner. Survivors ... [Full Story »]

Ruby Howington (6-1-11)

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Monday, June 6. 2011

JEFFERSON - Ruby Hicks Howington, 77, died on Wednesday, June 1, 2011. Born in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Lum and Bertha Dale Hicks. Mrs. Howington worked in the lunchroom for the Jackson County and Jefferson City Schools and she was of the Baptist denomination. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Claborne, Grady, ... [Full Story »]

Clifford Hill (6-3-11)

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Monday, June 6. 2011

ATHENS - Clifford William Hill, 83, peacefully entered heaven on Friday, June 3, 2011. Born on July 14, 1927, in Jackson County, he was the son of the late Esco and Emma Bell Hill. He was a dedicated Christian whose life centered on service to his church, family and work. He was a Korean War Army veteran stationed in Japan. His work included ... [Full Story »]

Scott Jon Sweeney (6-5-11)

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Monday, June 6. 2011

COMMERCE – Scott Jon Sweeney, 39, died early Sunday morning, June 5, 2011, at the Northridge Medical Center in Commerce. Born in Concord, N.H., he was the son of Ray and Sandra Taillon. Survivors in addition to his parents include his wife, Susan Petty Sweeney, Commerce; sons, Thomas, Cole and Kenneth Sweeney, all of Commerce; a sister, Teri ... [Full Story »]

Viola Boss (6/3/11)

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Monday, June 6. 2011

BETHLEHEM - Viola Boss, 88, died Friday, June 3, 2011. A native of Barrow County, she was the daughter of the late Willie and Annie Brown Partee. She was the widow of Mr. J. C. Boss and was a homemaker. Mrs. Boss was a member of Bethabra Baptist Church. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Sonny and Reba Boss; daughter and son-in-law, ... [Full Story »]

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