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Obits from MainStreetNewsOBITS - Topics from December, 2012

Carolyn Denton (12-27-12)

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Friday, December 28. 2012

MAYSVILLE - Carolyn P. (Mrs. Carol) Denton, 56, died Thursday, December 27, 2012, at Athens Regional Medical Center. She was born in New Jersey, the daughter of Irene Cowart Pace of Commerce and the late Horace Pace. Mrs. Denton was a retired schoolteacher and a member of Community Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Tommy Dorsey ... [Full Story »]

Jimmy Gatheright (12-27-12)

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Friday, December 28. 2012

Jimmy Gatheright was called home at 9 p.m. Thursday, December 27, 2012. Jimmy was born on April 3, 1945, the son of the late Vernon and Polly Ann Young Gatheright Watkins. He joined Flat Creek Baptist Church at an early age. He lived in Hartford, Conn. for 40 years and moved back to Commerce in April of 2007. Survivors include his wife of five ... [Full Story »]

Mary Grimes (12-22-12)

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Friday, December 28. 2012

GAINESVILLE - Mary Louise Grimes, 73, died Saturday, December 22, 2012. A native of Pendergrass, she was the daughter of the late C.P. and Thelma Gee Cooper. She was preceded in death by her brother, Johnny Cooper. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Marie and Tim Armour; three sisters; three brothers; two grandchildren; and five ... [Full Story »]

Edwin Coffey (12-26-12)

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Friday, December 28. 2012

HOSCHTON - Edwin Kenneth Coffey, 57, passed away Wednesday, December 26, 2012, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center. He was born August 13, 1955, in Buford, the son of Lillian Coffey of Hoschton and the late James W. Coffey. He was a member of the Chattahoochee Baptist Church. Mr. Coffey was preceded in death by brothers, Gerald Coffey and ... [Full Story »]

Brian Chalmers (12-26-12)

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Thursday, December 27. 2012

LULA - Brian Keith Chalmers, 45, passed away Wednesday, December 26, 2012, at his residence. Born in Monroe County, Mich., on March 23, 1967, he was son of Christopher and Kathleen Chalmers of Brownstown, Mich. Mr. Chalmers served his country proudly in the United States Marine Corps for over seven years. He was decorated having received the ... [Full Story »]

Venice Lee Roberts (12-26-12)

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Thursday, December 27. 2012

ATHENS - Venice Lee Embrick Roberts, 68, passed away on Wednesday, December 26, 2012, at her residence. Born in Commerce, she was the daughter of the late Lee and Annie Mae Fredrick Embrick. Survivors include siblings, Dorothy Ann Austin, Charles Lee Embrick and Harold Lee Embrick, all of Commerce. The family requested a direct burial. However, ... [Full Story »]

Foster Lionel (F.L.) Potts (12-25-12)

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Thursday, December 27. 2012

CUMMING - Foster Lionel Potts, 88, passed away on Christmas Day, December 25, 2012. F.L. retired after 28 years of service from Georgia Power and was the owner of F.L. Potts Appliance Service, a member of the Lions Club, an avid hunter, a member of the Sawnee Hunting Club, the V.F.W. and a United States Army veteran. He served in the ... [Full Story »]

Robert McClain (12-24-12)

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Wednesday, December 26. 2012

COMER – Robert Paul McClain, 56, died Monday, December 24, 2012. A native of Nashua, N.H., he was the son of Anne Carter McClain of Watkinsville and the late William Franklin McClain. He was employed with the Clarke County School System and was a member of the Cabin Creek Baptist Church in Commerce. Survivors include his wife, Teresa ... [Full Story »]

Paul Neese (12-22-12)

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Wednesday, December 26. 2012

PENDERGRASS - Paul James Neese, Jr., 75, passed away on Saturday, December 22, 2012. A native of Morgantown, W.Va., he was the son of the late Paul James Neese Sr. and Helen Cronin Neese. He was preceded in death by a son, Kenneth Neese. Mr. Neese was a retired custodian with the Jackson County School System and also a veteran of the United ... [Full Story »]

Nora Hayes (12-23-12)

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Wednesday, December 26. 2012

COMMERCE - Nora P. Hayes, 78, passed away on Sunday December 23, 2012 at Landmark Hospital following an extended illness. She was born on August 31, 1934 in Gainesville, the daughter of the late Claud J. and Mamie Lee Stewart Martin. She was a member of Gainesville Seventh Day Adventist Church and was a homemaker. Mrs. Hayes is preceded in ... [Full Story »]

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