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Obits from MainStreetNewsOBITS - Topics from January, 2013

‘W.C.’ James (1-21-13)

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Tuesday, January 22. 2013

STATHAM – William Charles “W.C.” James, 75, went to be with the Lord Monday, January 21, 2013. He was the son of the late William Charles “Charlie” and Kelsie James of Powellton. A native of Sparta, he graduated from the University of Georgia and served eight years as an Army Captain at Fort Benning in Columbus. He retired after 38 ... [Full Story »]

Maureen Garrett (1-21-13)

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Tuesday, January 22. 2013

JEFFERSON - Maureen Lee Garrett, 76, passed away on Monday, January 21, 2013. She was born in Lula, the daughter of the late Terley and Lillian Wright Lee. She was a member of Faith Baptist Church, where she served as the church secretary/treasurer and was very active in Vacation Bible School. She retired from Belk Department Store and was also ... [Full Story »]

Cody Eager (1-15-13)

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Tuesday, January 22. 2013

MADISON - Cody Blake Eager, 23, formerly of Barrow County, left us very suddenly Tuesday, January 15, 2013. Cody greatly loved and was preceded in death by his great-grandfather Earl Dockery, Madison; and great-grandmother, Mary Sue Landress, Lilburn. Survivors include a large, heartbroken family and circle of friends, including his mother and ... [Full Story »]

Barbara Cowart (1-20-12)

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Monday, January 21. 2013

DANIELSVILLE – Barbara Delores Cowart went home to be with her Lord Sunday, January 20, 2013. She was born June 24, 1936, in Athens, the daughter of the late Mabel Parrish and Oscar Lester. Mrs. Cowart was preceded in death by her husband, William Thomas Cowart. Survivors include her longtime companion, Marvin Giles; three sons, Bill (Evelyn) ... [Full Story »]

‘Gertrude’ Pruitt (1-18-13)

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Monday, January 21. 2013

WINDER – Helen “Gertrude” Pruitt, 83, passed away Friday, January 18, 2013. She was the daughter of the late Arthur and Alma Lee Nelson Saltz. She was a member of Bold Springs Church and had retired from Empire Manufacturing Company. Mrs. Pruitt was preceded in death by her husband, J.D. Pruitt. Survivors include a son and ... [Full Story »]

‘Tip’ Wall (1-19-13)

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Monday, January 21. 2013

WINDER – Woodfin “Tip” Clair Wall, 91, passed away Saturday, January 19, 2013. He was the son of the late Thomas Arthur and Ola Patrick Wall. During his life, he was the owner and operator of Tip Wall Trucking and was a farmer. He served in the United States Navy in the South Pacific during World War II. He attended church at the New ... [Full Story »]

Colonel Merritt B. Pound, Jr., USAF, Retired (1-17-13)

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Monday, January 21. 2013

An Athens native, Colonel Merritt B. Pound, Jr., USAF, Retired, 78, died unexpectedly Thursday morning, January 17, 2013, at Athens Regional Hospital, following complications from heart surgery. A lifelong Georgia Bulldog fan, Colonel Pound witnessed his first Georgia game in 1938 at the age of four. He went on to star on the Georgia tennis ... [Full Story »]

Daniel Chandler (1-19-13)

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Monday, January 21. 2013

DALTON - Daniel Chandler, 88, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away Saturday, January 19, 2013, at Hamilton Medical Center following complications from a stroke. He was born September 10, 1924, in Monroe, and grew up on the Chandler family farm in Banks County, near Commerce. He was the son of Curtis Eugene ... [Full Story »]

Stoy Chandler (1-20-13)

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Monday, January 21. 2013

COMMERCE - Stoy H. Chandler, Jr., 88, Sunday, January 20, 2013, at his residence. He was born in Royston, the son of the late Stoy H. and Margie Lee Culbertson Chandler, Sr. He was retired from General Motors and was a United States Army Veteran. Mr. Chandler was preceded in death by his wife, Laura Mealor Chandler. Survivors include a ... [Full Story »]

‘Ovid’ Pierce (1-17-13)

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Friday, January 18. 2013

MONROE – Kitty “Ovid” Pierce, 88, died Thursday, January 17, 2013. She was the daughter of the late John A. and Elise Goode Campbell. She was a member of Carl Baptist Church and was a retired Activity Director of Russell Nursing Home. Mrs. Pierce was preceded in death her husband, James R. Pierce. Survivors include sons, Richard (Margie) ... [Full Story »]

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