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Obits from MainStreetNewsOBITS - Topics from March, 2017

‘BJ” Gorham (03-29-17)

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Friday, March 31. 2017

Betty Jane “BJ” Parr Gorham, a native of Athens, died Wednesday, March 29, 2017, at Brookside Commerce, with family at her side. The youngest daughter of the late Henry Lewis Parr and Ruby Thomas Parr, she was born at home on Lumpkin Street on November 1926. Betty received a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and her M.Ed. in ... [Full Story »]

Margaret Swindel (03-29-17)

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Friday, March 31. 2017

Margaret Kathryn Pearson Swindel went to be with her Savior Wednesday, March 29, 2017, at her residence, surrounded by loving family. Born in Athens on February 14, 1929, Mrs. Swindel, beloved wife of 70 years to Samuel C. Swindel, was the daughter of the late Bertie Mae Goodrum Pearson, and father, Harvey Newton Pearson. Two sisters, Annie ... [Full Story »]

Susie Anna Cofield (03-28-17)

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Wednesday, March 29. 2017

PENDERGRASS - Susie Anna Stockton Cofield, 96, entered into rest Tuesday, March 28, 2017. Mrs. Cofield was born in Talmo, the daughter of the late Guy David and Martha Ida Clements Stockton. She loved quilting, gardening, canning and attending the Maysville Autumn Leaf Festival. Mrs. Cofield worked for many years with Katherine’s Kitchen and ... [Full Story »]

David Langford (03-21-17)

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Tuesday, March 28. 2017

David Mell Langford, 63, died Tuesday, March 21, 2017, following a brief illness, surrounded by family members. Mr. Langford was the son of the late Oscar Brunell Langford, Sr. and Jewel Page Langford. He received his law degree from the Walter F. George Law School at Mercer University and his LL.M. (Taxation) and B.B.A. from Emory University. ... [Full Story »]

Zonda Christopher (03-27-17)

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Monday, March 27. 2017

JEFFERSON - Zonda Christine Gunnells Christopher, 59, passed away Monday, March 27, 2017, at her residence. Mrs. Christopher was born May 23, 1957, in Anniston, Ala., the daughter of the late James Edward and Sarah Christine Kelley Gunnells. Mrs. Christopher was a Girl Scout Leader in Jackson County for 12 years, she was a receptionist in the ... [Full Story »]

‘Doug’ Martin (03-26-17)

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Monday, March 27. 2017

JEFFERSON - Ralph Douglas “Doug” Martin, 70, entered into rest Sunday, March 26, 2017. Mr. Martin was born in Atlanta, the son of the late Ralph Allen and Jewett Davis Martin. He held a BA degree in business, was retired from building maintenance, and was a member of Jackson County Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Linda Prince ... [Full Story »]

Clyde Martin (03-26-17)

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Monday, March 27. 2017

JEFFERSON - Clyde Franklin Martin, 83, entered into rest Sunday, March 26, 2017. Mr. Martin was born in Jefferson, the son of the late Benjamin Dilmus and Connie Adams Martin. He was a member of White Plains Baptist Church, was the retired owner of Martin Fencing Company, and was a lifelong renowned gardener who generously shared the fruits of ... [Full Story »]

Quentin Mason (03-26-17)

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Monday, March 27. 2017

ROYSTON - James Quentin Mason, 47, passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2017, at his residence. Mr. Mason was born in Royston on July 06, 1969, the son of James Mason and Linda Phillips Mason of Royston. He was a self-employed farmer and truck driver. Mr. Mason was also a member of the Sandy Cross Volunteer Fire Department and was a first ... [Full Story »]

Modean McElhannon (03-26-17)

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Monday, March 27. 2017

WINDER - Modean Wall McElhannon, 91 passed away Sunday, March 26, 2017. A native and lifelong resident of Barrow County, Mrs. McElhannon was the daughter of the late Will and Hattie Mae Jones Wall. She was preceded in death by her husband Lester “Champ” McElhannon. Mrs. McElhannon was a longtime member and Sunday School Teacher at Calvary ... [Full Story »]

Wanda Tullis (03-25-17)

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Monday, March 27. 2017

WINDER - Wanda Tullis, 56, went to be with Jesus Saturday, March 25, 2017. A native of Barrow County, she was preceded in death by her mother, Sara Ann Grant. Wanda was a retired dispatcher with Hall County E. M. S. and was of the Baptist denomination. Survivors include a daughter, Tori Ann Tullis; father and step-mother, W. C. and Betty ... [Full Story »]