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Dr. Joseph Minish

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Monday, June 30. 2008

Dr. Joseph Albert Minish, 84, of Commerce, died Saturday, June 28, 2008, at his residence. Born in Madison County on Christmas day, he was the son of the late Walter and Florence Hix Minish. He practiced dentistry in Commerce for 32 years and served as mayor of Commerce for over a decade. Following retirement from his dental practice, he ... [Full Story »]

‘Tom’ Owensby

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Monday, June 30. 2008

James Thomas “Tom” Owensby Sr., 76, died Saturday, June 28, 2008, at BJC Hospital in Commerce. Born in Hart County, he was the son of the late Allen and Mattie Sims Owensby. Mr. Owensby was a veteran, having served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth McElreath Owensby; sons and ... [Full Story »]

Blanche Williams

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Monday, June 30. 2008

Eunice Blanche Williams, 87, of Alpharetta, died Wednesday, June 25, 2008, at the Cumming Nursing Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Glenn Williams; and a daughter, Marilyn Gail Ingram. Survivors include her son-in-law, Hubert Ingram, Alpharetta; grandchildren, Ray, Michael and Melissa Ingram, Glenn Price; ... [Full Story »]

Sharon Crouse

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Monday, June 30. 2008

Sharon Rae Crouse, 63, of Nicholson, died Friday, June 27, 2008. Survivors include her husband, Larry E. Crouse; children, Patrick James Crouse, Michael L. Crouse, Melissa M. Darnel, Matthew C. Crouse; and six grandchildren. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Winfrey’s Funeral Home, Athens, is in charge of arrangements.

Annie Mae Kidd

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Monday, June 30. 2008

Annie Mae Kidd, 87, of Gainesville, died Saturday, June 28, 2008, following an extended illness. She was born on April 1, 1921, in Jackson County, the daughter of the late Marion and Florence Savage Porter. She was retired from New Holland Mill (Pacolet Manufacturing), and was Baptist. Mrs. Kidd was preceded in death by her husband, John Kidd. ... [Full Story »]

Billie Welty

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Monday, June 30. 2008

Billie Welty, 42, of Jefferson, died Sunday, June 22, 2008. She was a loving wife and mother and will be missed by all who knew her, loved ones stated. Survivors include her husband, Robert Welty, Commerce; a son, Nicholas Welty, Athens; and daughter, Tanya Christian, Commerce. A memorial service will be held Saturday, July 5, at 2 p.m., at the ... [Full Story »]

David Bridges

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Thursday, June 26. 2008

David Bridges, 37, of Royston, died Tuesday, June 24, 2008, at the Greenville Memorial Hospital in Greenville, S.C. He was born September 1, 1970, in Franklin County, the son of Frank Bridges of Moultrie and Jane and Reese Higgins of Royston. He was a roofer in the construction industry and was Baptist. Mr. Bridges was a veteran, having served ... [Full Story »]

Hazel Bridges

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Wednesday, June 25. 2008

Hazel Bridges, 82, of Commerce, died Monday, June 23, 2008, at Embracing Hospice in Snellville. She was born in Madison County on June 5, 1926, the daughter of the late Paul and Ora Vesta Wilson Davis. She was a member of Madison Street Baptist Church in Commerce and had a passion for antiques and gardening. Mrs. Bridges was preceded in death ... [Full Story »]

Clyde Gentry

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Wednesday, June 25. 2008

Clyde Lonnie Gentry, 91, of Comer, died Tuesday, June 24, 2008, at his residence. Born in Elbert County, he was the son of the late Henry Grady and Marcie Foster Gentry and the step-son of the late Beulah Hendrix Gentry. He was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church, was a farmer and electrician with IBEW Local Union 613. Mr. Gentry was preceded in ... [Full Story »]

Joseph Williams

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Tuesday, June 24. 2008

Joseph David Williams Jr., 65, of Winder, died Saturday, June 21, 2008. Born in Barrow County, he was the son of the late Joseph David Williams Sr. and Julia Doster Williams. He was a member of Winder First Baptist Church, former member of Winder Kiwanis Club, and was a retired Lt. Colonel in the Air National Guard. Survivors include his wife, ... [Full Story »]

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