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Obits from MainStreetNewsOBITS - Topics from July, 2011

‘Eddie’ Couch (7-10-11)

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Thursday, July 14. 2011

Victor “Eddie” Couch, 55, died Sunday, July 10, 2011. A native of Athens, he was the son of the late Lawrence Bruce and Vicky Lorene Bales Couch. He served in the United States Air Force from 1975-1979 and was a former police officer with the City of Watkinsville. Mr. Couch was employed with Windstream Telephone Company as a transport ... [Full Story »]

Wilton Watkins (7-13-11)

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Thursday, July 14. 2011

BALDWIN - Wilton Watkins, 76 died peacefully on Wednesday, July 13, 2011, following a brief illness. He was born in Banks County, on August 29, 1934, the son of the late William and Ethel Watson Watkins. Mr. Watkins was preceded in death by brothers, John, Tom, and Hubert Watkins; sisters, Lucille Cook, Ruby Watkins; and an infant daughter. He ... [Full Story »]

Christine Hood (7-12-11)

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Wednesday, July 13. 2011

COMMERCE - Christine Ley Hood, 35, died Tuesday, July 12, 2011 at Athens Regional Medical Center. Born in Tampa, Fla., she was the daughter of George H. Williams, III of Gainesville, Fla. and the late, Jean Fisher Williams. She was a member of Riverside Baptist Church and was a homemaker. Survivors in addition to her father, include her ... [Full Story »]

Wynona Appleby (7-5-11)

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Tuesday, July 12. 2011

DANIELSVILLE – Wynona Ruth Appleby, 75, died Tuesday, July 5, 2011. Survivors include Ricky Gower, Gail Shirley, Brenda King, Vautell Heard, Blake Graham; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Thursday, July 7, from Brown Chapel, Danielsville, with the Rev. Calvin Ward and Odis Graham officiating. Brown Chapel, ... [Full Story »]

Mary Joanne Sutton (7-11-11)

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Tuesday, July 12. 2011

WINDER – Mary Joanne Sutton, 77, died Monday, July 11, 2011. Born in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Ernest Hugh and Mamie Sorrow Strickland. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Sutton was preceded in death by her husband, Arnold R. Sutton; and a son, Michael Sutton. Survivors include a son, David Sutton, Santa Clarita, Calif.; seven ... [Full Story »]

James Heaton (7-11-11)

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Tuesday, July 12. 2011

COMMERCE – James D. Heaton Jr., 40, died Monday, July 11, 2011. Graveside services will be held Friday, July 15, at 12 p.m. at Meadow Cemetery. Brown Chapel, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements.

Samuel Hall (7-11-11)

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Tuesday, July 12. 2011

GAINESVILLE - Samuel A. Hall, 78, died on Monday, July 11, 2011, following a sudden illness. He was born in Banner-Roslin, Tenn., the son of the late Merida V. and Minnie Smith Hall. Mr. Hall was preceded in death by a sister, Thelma Lee Hall. He served in the United States Army for three years and was a member of the United Auto Workers Local ... [Full Story »]

Bonnie Rich (7-11-11)

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Tuesday, July 12. 2011

DANIELSVILLE – Bonnie Faye Baugh Rich, 70, died Monday, July 11, 2011, at her residence. Born in Madison County on February 13, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Fletcher and Annie Graham Baugh. She was a machine operator having retired from Johnson & Johnson Consumer Products and was a member of the David’s Home Pentecostal ... [Full Story »]

‘W.L.’ Sims (7-11-11)

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Tuesday, July 12. 2011

LAWRENCEVILLE – Willie Lamar “W.L.” Sims, 91, formerly of Decatur, died Monday, July 11, 2011. Born in Monroe, he attended Winder High School and was employed by Carwood Manufacturing Company from 1938 to 1942 before serving in the United States Army during World War II. He was awarded the Bronze Star and a Purple Heart for his service. ... [Full Story »]

Ruby Nelle Rucker (7-10-11)

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Tuesday, July 12. 2011

Ruby Nelle Martin Rucker was born March 10, 1917 to the late Sydney and Emma Jane Martin in Conyers. Ruby Nelle was saved at an early age and grew up in the church. When her mother died at an early age, Ruby Nelle was there to help take care of her young siblings. As a teenager, she moved to Banks County, to work as a domestic assistant. As ... [Full Story »]

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