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Obits from MainStreetNewsOBITS - Topics from February, 2013

James Kitchens (2-23-13)

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Monday, February 25. 2013

HOMER – James Aubrey Kitchens, 55, passed away Saturday, February 23, 2013. Survivors include a brother, Tim Kitchens, Homer; three aunts; two uncles; one niece; and a number of cousins. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 27, at 2 p.m., from the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with the Rev. Donald Wilson officiating. Burial will be ... [Full Story »]

Janie Lynn Garrett (2-23-13)

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Monday, February 25. 2013

COMMERCE - Janie Lynn Wilson Garrett, 40, passed away on Saturday, February 23, 2013, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Born in Gwinnett County, she was the daughter of Ellen Wilkerson Garrett of Commerce and the late Robert Michael Wilson. Mrs. Garrett was preceded in death by a daughter, Breanna Pruett. Survivors in addition ... [Full Story »]

Mary Ledford (2-22-13)

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Monday, February 25. 2013

HOMER - Mary Helen Ledford, 84, passed away on Friday, February 22, 2013. She was born in Jackson County, the daughter of the late Alvin and Gaynelle Shelton Cruce. She was a homemaker and an avid gardener. Mrs. Ledford was preceded in death by her husband, Newt David "Shorty" Ledford. Survivors include her children, Mary Ann Hogan, Homer, ... [Full Story »]

Randy Evans (2-21-13)

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Monday, February 25. 2013

JEFFERSON - Randy Keith Evans, 53, passed away on Thursday, February 21, 2013. He was born in Athens, the son of the late Connie Lee Evans and Joyce Arnold Trammell of Jefferson. Mr. Evans was a graduate of Jefferson High School and was a member of the Sons of Confederate Veterans. Survivors include his mother and stepfather, Joyce and Joseph ... [Full Story »]

Kathleen Lewallen (2-23-13)

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Monday, February 25. 2013

HOMER – Kathleen Samples Lewallen, 96, passed away on Saturday, February 23, 2013. A lifelong resident of Banks County, she was born on February 7, 1917. She was the daughter of the late E.E. and Lillie Chambers Samples. Mrs. Lewallen was preceded in death by her husband, Jewell Lewallen; and a son, William Jewell Lewallen. She was a member ... [Full Story »]

Dollie Jarrett (2-23-13)

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Monday, February 25. 2013

COMMERCE - Dollie Jarrett, 92, died Saturday, February 23, 2013. A native of Woodstock, she was the daughter of the late Jervice Felton and Beulah Mae Clay Hopkins. Mrs. Jarrett was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Jarrett; and a daughter, Vanessa Shonhor. Survivors include her grandson, Jason Shonhor and his wife Karen; and a ... [Full Story »]

Robert J. Sykes (2-22-13)

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Monday, February 25. 2013

WINDER - Robert J. Sykes, 69, passed away Friday, February 22, 2013. A native of Washington, DC, he was the son of the late Jack and Kathryn Hall Sykes. He was a retired manager with Wal-Mart and was a member of the Holy Cross Lutheran Church. Survivors include his wife Judith M. Sykes; daughter, Debora L. King; son, Steven J. Sykes; sister, ... [Full Story »]

Mary Crooks (2-24-13)

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Monday, February 25. 2013

RABUN GAP - Mary Glass Crooks, 87, died peacefully on Sunday, February 24, 2013, at her residence at CannonWood Village in Tiger following a brave and lengthy battle with cancer. She was born November 4, 1925, the daughter of the late Hugh and Ernestine Dadisman Crooks of Jefferson. She graduated first in the Class of 1942 at Martin Institute. ... [Full Story »]

Carolyn Mitton (2-21-13)

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Monday, February 25. 2013

JEFFERSON - Carolyn Bagwell Mitton, 83, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Thursday, February 21, 2013. She was born in Downsville, La., the daughter of the late Vollie Jack and Eunice Rush Bagwell. Mrs. Mitton is preceded in death by grandchildren, Alex Mitton, Holly Fouche, and Tiffany Pullman; and a sister, Gloria Jane Bagwell. Mrs. Mitton ... [Full Story »]

‘Billy’ Melton (2-23-13)

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Monday, February 25. 2013

HULL - James William "Billy" Melton, 83, passed away on Saturday, February 23, 2013. He was born in Oglethorpe County on May 12, 1929, and lived most of his life in Clarke County. He was the son of the late Gordon and Nettie Bradley Melton. Mr. Melton was preceded in death by two siblings, Betty Huth and Bobby Melton. Survivors include his wife ... [Full Story »]

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