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Obits from MainStreetNewsOBITS - Topics from September, 2012

Mary Garrett (9-13-12)

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Monday, September 17. 2012

Mary McCollum Garrett, 85, formerly of Columbus, died Thursday, September 13, 2012. Mary and her husband, the late Rev. James L. Garrett, devoted many years to mission work in Brazil. They also owned and operated “The Amazon Cove,” a Christian bookstore in Columbus. Mary received her master’s degree in education from Georgia State ... [Full Story »]

‘Jackie’ Whitfield (9-14-12)

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Monday, September 17. 2012

COMMERCE - Grover Jackson "Jackie" Whitfield, 58, died Friday, September 14, 2012 at his residence. He was born in Commerce, the son of Marian Dunson Whitfield of Commerce and the late Grover C. Whitfield Jr. He was a retired banker, member of Maysville Baptist Church, Commerce Kiwanis, Commerce DDA, BJC Medical Center Board Member, and a ... [Full Story »]

Evie Lou Wheeler (9-15-12)

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Monday, September 17. 2012

JEFFERSON - Evie Lou Wheeler, 91, passed away on Saturday, September 15, 2012. She was born in Elbert County, the daughter of the late Jim and Tinnie Harriett Whitlock Wheeler. She was a homemaker and was of the Baptist denomination. Mrs. Wheeler was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Whitlock; sons, Jimmy and William Wheeler; daughter, ... [Full Story »]

Maxine Awtry (9-16-12)

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Monday, September 17. 2012

COMMERCE - Maxine Mae Awtry, 81, died Sunday, September 16, 2012, at Wilbanks Country Living Personal Care Home. She was born in Green Castle, Pa., the daughter of the late Glen A. and Teresa Sollenberger Thomas. She was a retired secretary. Mrs. Awtry was preceded in death by her husband, John L. Awtry. Survivors include a son, Doug Gamber ... [Full Story »]

Pauline Wilkes (9-15-12)

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Monday, September 17. 2012

JEFFERSON - Pauline Venable Wilkes, 92, passed away on Saturday, September 15, 2012. She was born in Humboldt, Tenn., the daughter of the late Emory and Ida Brown Venable. She was an avid flower gardener, enjoyed and wrote poetry, was a member of the Bethany United Methodist Church, and attended Martin Institute. Mrs. Wilkes is preceded in ... [Full Story »]

Prince, Sandra Lynn (9-12-12)

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Monday, September 17. 2012

Sandra Lynn Lovett Prince died Wednesday, September 12, 2012. An outdoor memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, September 20, at Crowell Brothers Peachtree Chapel Funeral Home. A pictorial musical tribute will be playing inside the funeral home. Also, an area will be prepared to write or draw anything as an expression of love for ... [Full Story »]

Shirley Whitfield (9-13-12)

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Friday, September 14. 2012

HULL - Shirley Elizabeth Whitfield, 65, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, September 13, 2012. A native of Athens, she was the daughter of the late James O. and Wilma Bruce Seagraves. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Regina Jackson. She was a member of Friendship Baptist Church and a homemaker. Survivors ... [Full Story »]

Norman Sorrow (9-13-12)

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Friday, September 14. 2012

HULL - Norman O. Sorrow, 79, died Thursday, September 13, 2012. Born in Fitzgerald, he was the son of the late Eddie Leroy and Mittie Ross Sorrow. Mr. Sorrow was a United States Army veteran and retired baker. Survivors include children, Donny Sorrow, Athens, Tommie Sorrow, Hull, Susan Hobbs, Ila, and Greta Rowland, Hull; seven grandchildren; ... [Full Story »]

Kimberly Martin (9-13-12)

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Friday, September 14. 2012

FLOWERY BRANCH - Kimberly Martin, 50, passed away Thursday, September 13, 2012, at her residence, following an extended illness. She was born July 29, 1962, the daughter of Gale Wineinger and the late Geneva Wineinger in Danville, Ky. She was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church and worked at Gill Respect the Elements. Survivors include her ... [Full Story »]

Johnnie Lou Sorrow Spray (9-13-12)

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Friday, September 14. 2012

CRAWFORD - Johnnie Lou Sorrow Spray, beloved mother and grandmother, 95, went to be with the Lord Thursday morning, September 13, 2012. Born and raised in Commerce, she was the daughter of John and Hassie Sorrow. She was married to Hayden Spray for 44 years, who preceded her in death. She spent her married life in Crawford and retired from ... [Full Story »]

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