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Joyce Wood

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Thursday, November 20. 2008

Joyce Wood, of Nicholson, a committed Christian, loving mother, devoted wife, and endearing friend has left this earthly life and is now resting in the arms of Christ. She was 71, the daughter of the late Bill and Bessie Odum Nicholson. She was married for 56 years to Gene Wood, her high school sweetheart. Together they raised five wonderful ... [Full Story »]

Edward Scarbrough

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Wednesday, November 19. 2008

Edward Scarbrough, 73, of Comer, died Tuesday, November 18, 2008. Born on August 14, 1935, he was the son of the late G.B. and Donize Scarbrough. He was Baptist and was a member of Meadow Baptist Church. He was retired from SunTrust Bank. Survivors include his wife, Myra Scarbrough; sons and daughter-in-law, Eddie P. Scarbrough, Greg and ... [Full Story »]

George Hulsey

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Wednesday, November 19. 2008

George Junior Hulsey, 64, of Cleveland, died Wednesday, November 19, 2008, at his residence, following an extended illness. Born in Banks County, he was the son of the late Robert and Mamie Simmons Hulsey. He worked as a pulpwooder and was a member of Leatherwood Baptist Church. Survivors include his dear friend, Sandra McJunkin; daughters and ... [Full Story »]

Christine Elrod

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Wednesday, November 19. 2008

Christine Umbehant Elrod, 76, of Anderson, S.C., died Tuesday, November 18, 2008, in Anderson, S.C. Born on July 18, 1932, in Banks County, she was the daughter of the late Larkin and Emma Pitts Umbehant. She was a member of the River Heights Pentecostal Church and was a homemaker. Mrs. Elrod was preceded in death by her husband, Harlan L. ... [Full Story »]

Robert Cowart

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Wednesday, November 19. 2008

Robert L. Cowart, 80, of Commerce, died Tuesday, November 18, 2008, at Athens Regional Medical Center in Athens. Born in Jackson County, he was the son of the late Holt Lester and Mamie Louise Williamson Cowart. Mr. Cowart was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Joyce Smith Cowart; brothers, J.L. Cowart, Curtis Cowart and James Cowart; and a ... [Full Story »]

Donald Hardman

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Wednesday, November 19. 2008

Donald Hardman, 44, of Demorest, died Wednesday, November 19, 2008, following a sudden illness. He was born on November 25, 1963, in Jackson County, the son of Michael Hardman of Cleveland, and Linda Webb of Demorest. He attended the Return Baptist Church. Survivors in addition to his parents, include a son, Andrew Hardman; sister, Angela ... [Full Story »]

‘Teddy’ Usher

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Wednesday, November 19. 2008

Teri “Teddy” Whitmire Usher, 49, of Cleveland, died Tuesday, November 18, 2008, at her residence following an extended illness. Born in New Jersey, she had lived in Habersham and White Counties most of her life. Mrs. Usher was the mother of Allison Mullinax of Alto. Funeral services will be held Friday, November 21, at 2 p.m., in the chapel ... [Full Story »]

Vera Adams

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Wednesday, November 19. 2008

Vera B. Adams, 98, of Gainesville, died Tuesday, November 18, 2008, at New Horizons North Nursing Home following an extended illness. Born in Forsyth County, she was the daughter of the late Emory and Delia Fangans Bagwell. Mrs. Adams was the grandmother of Ken and Debbie Morrison of Lula; great-grandmother of LeAnne Morrison of Lula; and ... [Full Story »]

Janie Cotton

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Tuesday, November 18. 2008

Janie Tolbert Cotton, 81, of Jefferson, died Monday, November 17, 2008. Born in Clarke County, she was the daughter of the late Charlie and Ruby Dalton Tolbert. She was a homemaker, a member of the Good News Christian Church, and a U.S. Army Veteran. She was the first woman to serve on the Jefferson City Council, and was instrumental in getting ... [Full Story »]

John Lapczynski

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Tuesday, November 18. 2008

John Stanley Lapczynski, 72, of Lexington, died Monday, November 17, 2008. Born in New Brunswick, N.J., he was the son of the late John and Joan Lapczynski. Mr. Lapczynski was the brother of Thomas J. Lapczynski of Colbert. Memorial services will be held Sunday, November 23, at Lord & Stephens Oglethorpe Chapel in Crawford.

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