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Obits from MainStreetNewsOBITS - Topics from July, 2012

Lynda Smith (7-18-12)

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Thursday, July 19. 2012

WINTERVILLE - Lynda Laine Jones Smith, 66, passed away Wednesday, July 18, 2012 at her home in Winterville surrounded by family. She was born on March 31, 1946 in Clarke County to the late Emory Otis and Winona Duncan Jones. She lived most of her life in Oglethorpe County in the Winterville area. She graduated from Oglethorpe County High School ... [Full Story »]

Anneka Faith Crider (7-13-12)

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Tuesday, July 17. 2012

JEFFERSON - Infant Anneka Faith Crider, Jefferson, went to heaven on Friday, July 13, 2012 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Athens. Born on July 12, 2012 in Athens, she was the daughter of Bradley “Brad” Wayne Crider and DeDe Gunn Crider. Survivors include two sisters, Kadence Crider and Braelee Crider; paternal grandparents, Wayne and Debbie ... [Full Story »]

Margaret Atkins (7-16-12)

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Tuesday, July 17. 2012

ATHENS – Margaret D. Atkins, 68, died Monday, July 16, 2012. Mrs. Atkins was the daughter of the late Joseph Justin and Minnie Murchie Young. Survivors include her husband of 25 years, Maurice E. Atkins; children, Donna, Stephen, Robert and Scott Gannon and Michele Moore; sister, Angeline Trussell; brothers, Robert and Edward Young and 10 ... [Full Story »]

Virginia Howland (7-15-12)

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Monday, July 16. 2012

JEFFERSON – Virginia Rebecca Cartwright Howland, 91, passed away Sunday, July 15, 2012. Mrs. Howland was born in Tallapoosa, Ga., the daughter of the late Stuart and Virginia Wright Cartwright. She worked for the Department of Defense and was a member of the Tallapoosa Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Howland was preceded in death by her husband, ... [Full Story »]

Gail Perno (7-2-12)

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Friday, July 13. 2012

Gail Desimone Perno, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, and devoted teacher, sister, and friend, died Monday, July 2, 2912, following a long battle with cancer. Born in Youngstown, Ohio, on December 13, 1942, Gail was the daughter of the late Joseph "Pigeon" and Grace Ann Desimone. She is survived by her husband, Donald Dominic Perno; six ... [Full Story »]

Scot R. Parr (7-10-12)

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Friday, July 13. 2012

HULL - Scot Reese Parr, 40, died Wednesday, July 10, 2012. A native of Jackson County and a lifelong resident of Madison County, he was the son of Johnny Edward and Judy Ramsey Parr. Mr. Parr was an electrician with EIC of Athens and was a member of the IBEW Local #613. Mr. Parr was also an avid hunter, fisherman, and loved helping people. ... [Full Story »]

Ed Tolbert (7-12-12)

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Friday, July 13. 2012

NICHOLSON - Ed Tolbert, 66, died Thursday, July 12, 2012 at his residence. Born in Commerce, he was the son of the late Joe Ed and Woodie Jackson Tolbert. He was a member of the Antioch United Methodist Church and was an United States Army Veteran of Vietnam. Mr. Tolbert was a lifelong supporter of 4-H and FFA. He was also a former member of ... [Full Story »]

Carl Hoffman (7-10-12)

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Thursday, July 12. 2012

SAVANNAH - Carl W. Hoffman, 92, passed away Tuesday, July 10, 2012, in Savannah. He was the son of the late Minnie and William Hoffman. He was a United States Army Veteran who served in the Pacific Theater in World War II and was an avid golfer and fisherman. Mr. Hoffman was preceded in death by a son, Gary Hoffman. Survivors include his loving ... [Full Story »]

‘Tex’ Parker (7-10-12)

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Thursday, July 12. 2012

PENDERGRASS - Gower Rufus "Tex" Parker, Jr., 61, passed away on Tuesday, July 10, 2012. He was born in Jackson County, the son of the late Gower Rufus Parker Sr. and Willard Thomas Parker. He was the founder of Circle P Rodeo, was a member of Pond Fork Baptist Church, and a preacher at the Hall County Jail. He was retired as superintendent for ... [Full Story »]

Roy Lathren (7-11-12)

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Thursday, July 12. 2012

COMMERCE - Roy Michael Lathren, 61, died Wednesday, July 11, 2012 at his residence. He was born in Greenwood, S.C., the son of Ernest and Barbara Lathren of Greenwood, S.C. He was a member of Freedom Church of God and was retired from Gwinnett County Fire Department. Survivors in addition to his parents, include his wife, Linda Price Lathren, ... [Full Story »]

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