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Jefferson couple killed Friday in Banks County wreck

Saturday, March 7. 2009

A well-known Jefferson couple was killed in a Banks county wreck Friday on Hwy. 63 at Hwy. 51. Killed were Tony and Ann Ianuario, Jefferson. The wreck reportedly involved a tractor trailer and a SUV, but no official details were available Saturday about the cause of the wreck.

The Ianuarios were involved in a variety of civic activities in the area. Tony was perhaps best known for dressing up as "Father Christmas" and participating in programs at churches and other community events. Ann was a Master Gardner and her yard across the street from Jefferson First United Methodist Church was known for its spring beauty.

No arrangements have been announced for the couple.

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#1 Tori hall on 03/07/09 at 11:02 PM [Reply]

You will be missed cousin ann and tony we love you pitts family

#2 Tonia Maria McGrew Ianuario on 03/08/09 at 07:06 PM

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#2.1 christine bogenrieder on 03/09/09 at 08:40 AM [Reply]

Tonia, my heart goes out to you. My husband and I met your parents thru our antique store. Your stepmom was excited about buying material for a costume she was making and your Dad loved looking at many of our things. They stopped by often, sometimes just to talk. They came to our festival and sat "pickin" and just enjoying the day. They loved visiting with our kids and your Dad got a kick out of being Santa. They were the "real deal "and we are very sad to hear this difficult news. Christine and Kurt

#2.2 Gary & Jean Moon on 03/09/09 at 04:57 PM [Reply]

Friends to all, we miss you dearly, just plain 'salt of the earth' great friends and a pleasure to be around. I know Tony and Ann are with some wonderful people now, God Bless The Family as we mourn your loss.

#2.3 Donna Garrison on 03/12/09 at 06:57 AM [Reply]

Words can't express the loss that we all feel or the sum of the lives of these two. What a blessing to have loved and been loved by Tony & Ann. We have know them for years but were blessed to have spent the last six months seeing them, sometimes as much as twice a week. Tony and the guys had started a band and Ann spent time with us while they practiced, sharing her stories and art and loving us all.
Tony and Ann were the two most genuine, loving, giving, people I have ever known and I know they made everyone in their lives feel special. May we, as their family and friends let that love produce something in us that carries over to those that we come in contact with and may the love of Tony and Ann live on, in and through us.
To see recent pictures of Tony & Ann and to hear the songs that Tony played Mandolin on you
can go to www.myspace.com/bluebillygrit
click on the pics link and then on the folder.
Our lives are forever changed by Tony & Ann Ianuario.

#3 Kevin on 03/08/09 at 08:18 PM [Reply]

The bluegrass just got bluer. You are missed.

#4 The Bogenrieder Family on 03/08/09 at 08:57 PM [Reply]

Ann and Tony, We will always remember you...especially at Christmas. God bless. The Bogenrieders

#5 Linda Harless(McPherson Class 1966) on 03/08/09 at 09:19 PM [Reply]

I remember when they got together at a high school reunion in North Augusta. They were so happy. The world was a better place with them spreading their joy. They will be missed. My prayers are with family and friends.

#6 Cindy Simmons on 03/09/09 at 07:29 AM [Reply]

This couple was the example of true love and commitment to each other, their family and friends. I feel blessed to have known and loved them, and to have witnessed such passion for life.

We will miss them so very much.

#7 Weber Family on 03/09/09 at 09:14 AM [Reply]

We were shocked to hear the news Sunday afternoon of Tony and Ann. We've only known them for a year, but consider them friends.

We met them at South Eastern Bluegrass Association (SEBA) that is held on the first Sunday afternoon of every month at their church in Winder. We saw and talked to them this Feb. (snow canceled March SEBA).

Tony worked on our instruments and we love going to Tony's shop.

They will be missed greatly!

#8 Amy Strickland on 03/09/09 at 12:43 PM [Reply]

We are so devastated in Dahlonega. I considered Tony and Ann my friends, and I loved them both dearly. They were the perfect couple, and I agree with all of the comments above. We will miss them terribly. The Stricklands.

#9 Jean Moon on 03/09/09 at 02:49 PM [Reply]

Gary and I loved Tony and Ann. Life was just better in their presence. One of my fondest memories of Ann was walking through the grounds at St. Anthony's on a SEBA Sunday, identifying plants and learning the history of the area from Ann. Tony helped me with my bass, and always made sure it was in good working order. I am so thankful that I had the chance to know this wonderful couple!
Tonia, I look forward to meeting you on Tuesday. Jean and Gary Moon

#10 Tonya Clamp on 03/09/09 at 08:26 PM [Reply]

Tonia,
Words can not express how sorry I am for you. You are always in my prayers but now more than ever. I love you very much.

Love, Tonya

#10.1 Tonia Maria McGrew Ianuario on 03/11/09 at 07:47 PM [Reply]

Tonya thank you so much for your love and prayers during this time, it means the world to me. I Love you...love Tonia

#11 John Grimm on 03/10/09 at 02:57 PM [Reply]

They were such a beautiful couple and will be missed dearly.

#12 mai-lan ledbetter on 03/10/09 at 03:17 PM [Reply]

i am so sorry for you lose. your parents will truly be missed. my grandson and granddaughter had their picture taken with you father on the square in dahlonega and were in the paper. he was a wonderful father christmas and we will surely miss them. our prayers will be with the family.

#13 Mary Lisa Rayburn on 03/10/09 at 06:42 PM [Reply]

I truly enjoyed thier company at church and
all the activities we attened together.I am
very sorry for your loss.

#14 Steve Pettis on 03/10/09 at 08:09 PM [Reply]

This is terrible news. My condolences to the family.

Tony was a great guy and a great luthier.

#15 John Kinnaird on 03/11/09 at 06:49 PM [Reply]

Tony and Ann spent a few days at our house here in Mars Hill during the Old Time music Week. We had some mighty fine jams on the froun porch and I was looking forward to continuing that this year. Seems like there was some unfinished picking to be done. I will definitely miss them both.

#16 beth robbins on 03/13/09 at 10:28 AM [Reply]

i did not know your parents, nor do i know you ... but my heart hurts because even a total stranger can tell these are such special people ... now home with many wonderful people like them, basking in total happiness with God ... and i hope we all end up there with them someday.

#17 Darren Glenn on 03/15/09 at 02:31 PM [Reply]

Tonia,
I lived across from your parents for five years and never met finer and more pleasant people. We were always on alert, protecting his hand built fence from motorists cutting the corner to sharp. I enjoyed many conversations with them over the years, your family will be in our prayers.
Darren

#18 Barbara Johnson on 03/16/09 at 04:15 PM [Reply]

This was such sad, heartbreaking news. Tony and Ann were true Jefferson treasures --They will be greatly missed! Our heartfelt condolences to Ann's and Tony's families.
The Johnson-McDaniel family

#19 the loggins family on 03/20/09 at 06:57 PM [Reply]

this is so shocking to hear. tony and ann came into mamas restaurnt.he also took pictures one night after their dinner with our lil girl and my cousin. they will be truly missed and in our thoughts.they were really great people

#20 Ashley Moore on 03/24/09 at 09:55 AM [Reply]

So sad. Tony did some excellent work on my favorite bass & on a couple of my guitars. I hadn't seen that ol' boy in a while, but I thought about him every time I passed by his place. Kept thinking I'd stop in one day just to keep in touch. I'll sure miss him because he was the only local luthier I'd let work on my stuff. Very cool dude to boot. My prayers are with the family. God bless y'all.

#20.1 Audrey Leclaire on 03/24/09 at 02:20 PM [Reply]

Such sad and shocking news. Tony and Ann were special, loving people, and I am truly blessed to have known them. Tony had worked on my guitar and a dulcimer. Getting his approval on a dulcimer I built myself was the best gift of all. They always made me feel right at home when I was able to visit with them. They will be greatly missed. Remembering the family in my prayers.

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