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‘Granny’ Sosbee (1-23-12)

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Tuesday, January 24. 2012

COMMERCE – Barbara J. “Granny” Daniel Sosbee, 71, died Monday, January 23, 2012, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Athens. Born in Florida, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Arnette Cole. Mrs. Sosbee was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Sosbee; and a son, Roger Tracy Daniel. Survivors include children, Craig Daniel, ... [Full Story »]

Wanda Jean Mendoza (1-22-02)

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Monday, January 23. 2012

CARNESVILLE – Wanda Jean Mendoza, 48, died Sunday, January 22, 2012, at the Northridge Medical Center in Commerce. Born in Commerce, she was the daughter of Hazel Alexander Ginn of Commerce and the late Willis Wilson. Survivors in addition to her mother, include her husband, Eduardo Mendoza, Carnesville; children, Cynthia Bales, Maysville, ... [Full Story »]

Jimmy Blankenship (1-22-12)

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Monday, January 23. 2012

FLOWERY BRANCH - Jimmy L. Blankenship, 61, died Sunday, January 22, 2012, following a sudden illness. He was born May 28, 1950, the son of Gloria Blankenship of Flowery Branch and the late Bennett Jefferson Blankenship. He attended Chicopee Baptist Church. Mr. Blankenship was preceded in death by a brother, Paul Bennett Blankenship; and ... [Full Story »]

Steven LeBlanc (1-5-12)

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Friday, January 20. 2012

Steven John LeBlanc, 51, died Thursday, January 5, 2012. He was born in Waterbury, Conn., the son of Richard Joseph LeBlanc, Sr. and the late Sandra Mae LeBlanc. Steve, also locally known as "Mr. Fix It", was in the construction and remodeling business. He never met a stranger and everyone he worked for loved him and gave him great referrals. ... [Full Story »]

Leata Mae Watson (1-20-12)

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Friday, January 20. 2012

COMERCE - Leata Mae Watson, 91, died Friday, January 20, 2012 at Wilbanks Personal Care Home. She was born in Commerce, the daughter of the late Ambrose and Evy Embry Bennett. She was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church and was retired from Sportswear. Mrs. Watson was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Wallace Watson. Survivors include ... [Full Story »]

Clyde Houston (1-19-12)

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Friday, January 20. 2012

ELBERTON – Clyde Ellis Houston, 62, died Thursday morning, January 19, 2012, at Elbert Memorial Hospital. Born in Commerce on December 12, 1949, he was the son of the late Louie and Kathryn Benton Houston. He was the owner of Elberton Tire & Wheel Company. Mr. Houston was preceded in death by a sister, Alma Beth Houston, and was the last ... [Full Story »]

MSgt John P. ‘Phil’ Vinson, USAF (Ret) (1-18-12)

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Thursday, January 19. 2012

WARNER ROBINS - John "Phil" Philip Vinson, 75, entered into rest on Wednesday, January 18, 2012. Mr. Vinson was born on November 7, 1936 in Demorest, the son of late Marion Eugene and Maggie Ilean Dorsey Vinson. He was a member of All Saints' Episcopal Church. MSgt Vinson was a veteran of the Vietnam era, proudly serving his country in the ... [Full Story »]

Freddie Jason Martin (1-16-12)

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Wednesday, January 18. 2012

COMER - Freddie Jason Martin, 50, died Monday, January 16, 2012. A native of Athens, he was the son of Raymie Martin of Athens and Veronica F. Wilson of Commerce. He worked in Food Service Maintenance Department for the University of Georgia. He was of the Baptist denomination and has gone home to be with his lord. Survivors include his wife of ... [Full Story »]

Wayne Roberts (1-15-12)

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Tuesday, January 17. 2012

OAKWOOD - Wayne M. Roberts, 69, died Sunday, January 15, 2012 following a brief illness at Southeast Georgia Health System. He was born December 8, 1942, the son of the late Herschel and Veona Roberts. Wayne was a member of Cornerstone Assembly of God, where he was also the Maintenance Director following his retirement in 2002 from Savannah ... [Full Story »]

Phillip Blackburn (1-13-12)

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Tuesday, January 17. 2012

HOMER - Phillip Dwight Blackburn, 59, died Friday, January 13, 2012, at the Northeast Georgia Medical Center. Born in Jackson County on June 22, 1952, he was the son of the late Roy Edward and Bertie Ruth Barrett Blackburn. He was of the Christian Faith and enjoyed getting together with family and friends. Survivors include his loving wife of ... [Full Story »]

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