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Harold Bennett

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Wednesday, December 1. 2010

BRASELTON – Harold W. Bennett, 79, died Wednesday, December 1, 2010. Born on March 11, 1931, in Cornelia, he was the son of the late L.L. Bennett and Corrine Phillips Bennett. He was a member of Walnut Fork Baptist Church and was a retired pipefitter from National Automatic Local #669 in 1986. After retirement, he pursued his love in Model A ... [Full Story »]

Geraldine Elrod

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Tuesday, November 30. 2010

PENDERGRASS – Geraldine Elrod, 93, died Tuesday, November 30, 2010, following a period of declining health. Born in Hall County, she was the second oldest daughter of John and Eula Whitehead Elrod. She was a devoted member of Pendergrass Baptist Church for 73 years and faithfully served as treasurer for over 50 years. Miss Elrod had a strong ... [Full Story »]

Thomas Hamilton

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Tuesday, November 30. 2010

LAVONIA – Thomas Newton Hamilton, 81, died Monday, November 29, 2010, at Athens Regional Medical Center. Born in Carroll County, he was the son of the late Walter C. and Susan Ellen Stitcher Hamilton. He was a member of the Church of Christ. Mr. Hamilton was a retired Chief Warrant Officer in the United States Army. Survivors include his ... [Full Story »]

‘Ken’ Smith

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Monday, November 29. 2010

WINDER – Charles Kenneth “Ken” Smith, 49, died Friday, November 26, 2010. Born in Franklin County, he was the son of Betty Smith of Winder and the late Charlie Smith. He was employed by Arbor Terrace. Survivors in addition to his mother include a son, Joshua Smith, Winder; brothers, Roger Smith and Joel Smith, both of Winder. Funeral ... [Full Story »]

Alice Sanders

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Monday, November 29. 2010

WINDER – Alice Emily Bowlan Sanders, 86, died Sunday, November 28, 2010. Born in Anderson, S.C., she was the daughter of the late Thomas Guy and Mary Hood Bowlan. She was an active member and served in many ministries of the First Baptist Church in Winder. Mrs. Sanders was preceded in death by her husband, Charles M. Sanders Sr. Survivors ... [Full Story »]

‘Tony’ Howington

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Monday, November 29. 2010

NICHOLSON – Gerald Anthony “Tony” Howington, 53, died Sunday, November 28, 2010, at Heritage Healthcare of Athens. Born in Jackson County, he was the son of Gerald Douglas Howington of Florida and Shirley Lovell Neff of Nicholson. He was employed by CMC as a machinist. Mr. Howington was preceded in death by his wife, Tammy Buff Howington. ... [Full Story »]

Vera Louise Carter

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Monday, November 29. 2010

HOMER – Vera Louise Newton Carter, 94, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 27, 2010. A native of Bulloch County, “Mamaw” as she was lovingly known by her family, was the daughter of David Hines and May Louise Griner Newton. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest; and granddaughter, Sonja Cronia. After retiring as a ... [Full Story »]

Mary Dorothy Graves

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Monday, November 29. 2010

HOSCHTON – Mary Dorothy Cox Graves, 89, died Friday, November 26, 2010. Born on May 1, 1921, in Gwinnett County, she was the daughter of the late Ozias and Anna Lou Wells Cox. She was a nurse and was retired from DeKalb Medical Center. She was a member of Walnut Fork Baptist Church. Mrs. Graves was preceded in death by her husband, Hazel ... [Full Story »]

Estelle Simmons

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Monday, November 29. 2010

BALDWIN – Estelle Brock Simmons, 93, died Friday, November 26, 2010. Born on June 28, 1917, in Habersham County, she was the daughter of the late John and Fannie Higgins Brock. She was preceded in death by her husband, Silvia B. Simmons; sisters, Cora Lee Simmons and Lessie Simmons; and brothers, Roy, Estees and J.W. Brock. Mrs. Simmons was a ... [Full Story »]

Roger Williams

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Monday, November 29. 2010

HOMER – Roger Williams, 70, died Friday, November 26, 2010. Born on April 9, 1940, in Canon, he was the son of Gladys Pierce of Martin and the late Don Williams. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Samantha Williams. Mr. Williams was a member of Phi Delta Lodge # 148 Homer, and proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps ... [Full Story »]

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