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Obits from MainStreetNewsOBITS - Topics from July, 2011

Eloise Betts (7-7-11)

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Monday, July 11. 2011

ATHENS - Eloise Betts, 84, died Thursday, July 7, 2011. A native of Athens, she was a daughter of the late Willis T. and Lillie Mae Booth Dickerson. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Betts, Sr.; son, George Andrew Betts; two grandchildren, Andrea Betts Lott and Edward Matthew Tate; two sisters, Valeria D. Saye and Pauline D. ... [Full Story »]

Sarah Marie Thomas (7-5-11)

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Friday, July 8. 2011

PENDERGRASS - Sarah Marie Nix Thomas, 78, died on Thursday, July 7, 2011. Born in Gainesville, she was the daughter of the late Andrew Jackson and Luna Owens Nix. Mrs. Thomas was retired from USF Gypsum, where she was an office manager, and was a member of the Mt. Creek Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Paul Maurice ... [Full Story »]

Sandra Dowdy (7-6-11)

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Thursday, July 7. 2011

JEFFERSON - Sandra Storey Dowdy, 69, died Wednesday, July 6, 2011. Born in Athens she was the daughter of the late Harry T. and Hazel Langford Storey. Mrs. Dowdy graduated from Athens High School and from Johnson Business School and was member of the Young Harris United Methodist Church in Athens. Mrs. Dowdy was a homemaker and was preceded in ... [Full Story »]

Alex Dockery (7-1-11)

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Thursday, July 7. 2011

MAYSVILLE – Alex Matthew Dockery, 27, died Friday, July 1, 2011. He was the son of James T. Dockery of Danielsville and Judith Ann Melean of Hoschton. He worked HVAC all of his life and was employed by Halloran Masonry. He had a passion for racing, loved movies and his family. Alex was a member of Pond Fork Baptist Church. Survivors in ... [Full Story »]

Keith Fouche (7-5-11)

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Thursday, July 7. 2011

ATHENS - Keith Lee Fouche, 63, died July 5, 2011. A native of Athens, he was a son of the late Chandler and Eloise Dillard Fouche. Mr. Fouche was an active member of the Prospect United Methodist Church, where he held various offices over the years. He worked for E.R. Healan for 26 years and most recently Dave Gordon Auto Supply. He enjoyed ... [Full Story »]

Robert Merk (7-6-11)

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Thursday, July 7. 2011

JEFFERSON - Robert Lewis Merk, 84, died on Wednesday, July 6, 2011. Born in Maysville, he was the son of the late Claude and Jurell Garrison Merk. He was a veteran having served in the United States Army and was retired from Smith Hardware and Keasler Supermarket. Mr. Merk was a member of Oconee Baptist Church. Survivors include his sister, ... [Full Story »]

Loy Whitsel (7-6-11)

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Thursday, July 7. 2011

HULL - Loy T. Whitsel, 89, husband of the late Jessie Merle Whitsel, died Wednesday, July 06, 2011 at his residence. A native of Franklin County, he was the son of the late J.C. Whitsel, Sr. and Alice Franklin Whitsel. Serving in the United States Army during World War II, he was stationed in England and France. Upon returning from the war, Loy ... [Full Story »]

Herman Sparks (7-6-11)

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Thursday, July 7. 2011

COMMERCE - Herman Verner Sparks, 93, died Wednesday, July 6, 2011, at Northridge Health and Rehabilitation Center. Mr. Sparks was born in Banks County to the late Lee Cleveland and Lucy Mae Varner Sparks. He was a member of the Bold Spring United Methodist Church and a World War II Army Veteran of the 8th Infantry. Mr. Sparks was retired from ... [Full Story »]

Dale Little (7-4-11)

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Tuesday, July 5. 2011

JEFFERSON - Dale Little died Monday, July 4, 2011, at his home following a period of declining health. He was born in Jackson County to the late Grady E. and Sarah Smith Little. Mr. Little was a carpenter and was a member of Bear Creek First Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Kay Little, Jefferson; a daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and ... [Full Story »]

Richard Thompson (7-3-11)

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Tuesday, July 5. 2011

FLOWERY BRANCH - Richard Thompson, 74, died on Sunday, July 3, 2011. He was born as the fifteenth child to the late James Monroe and Catherine Mortimer Thompson in Butler, Pa. He graduated from high school in Chicora, Pa. and from Toccoa Falls College. He was an ordained minister and Pastor of Liberty Baptist Church in Tiger in the late 1960s. ... [Full Story »]

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