Entries from December 2008

Jackson County’s unemployment rate reaches 7.4%

Tuesday, December 30. 2008
The unemployment rate in Jackson County hit 7.4 percent in November, double the rate it was just one year ago. According to state numbers, some 2,097 Jackson Countians are unemployed. [Full Story »] 

Donald Lord

Tuesday, December 30. 2008
Donald Lord, 70, of Nicholson, died Monday, December 29, 2008, at Athens Regional Medical Center in Athens. Born in Madison County, he was the son of the late William French and Almera O’Kelly Palmer. He was a retired truck driver and a veteran, having served in the United States Air Force. Survivors include his wife, Frances Nevelyn ... [Full Story »] 

Wanda Giddens

Tuesday, December 30. 2008
Wanda Anthony Giddens, 51, of Madison County, died Friday, December 26, 2008, at her residence due to a sudden illness. She was the daughter of Ruth Bagwell Anthony and the late Roger Anthony. She was a dedicated caretaker of her mother and will always be remembered for her love of flowers and animals, especially her three dogs, Georgia, Peanut ... [Full Story »] 

Brittane Brown

Monday, December 29. 2008
Brittane Nichole Brown, 14, of Hoschton, died Saturday, December 27, 2008. She was the daughter of Shannon Poole Brown and Terrance Shanard Brown. She attended Jackson County Comprehensive High School, where she participated in basketball. She loved life, spending time with friends, dancing, listening to music, and track, loved ones stated. ... [Full Story »] 

'Jack' Early

Monday, December 29. 2008
Doyet Arnold "Jack" Early, Jr., age 85, of Gainesville, died Monday, December 29, 2008, at Morningside of Gainesville. Born in Beaufort, S.C., he was the son of the late, D.A. "Jack" Early Sr. and Jessie Ross Early. He was a veteran of the United States Navy serving in WWII. In addition to his parents, Mr. Early was preceded in death by a ... [Full Story »] 

Bertha Skelton

Monday, December 29. 2008
Bertha Lois Phillips Skelton, 80, of Jefferson, died Sunday, December 28, 2008. Born on December 25, 1928, in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late J.H. and Fannie Phillips. She was a homemaker, farmer and retired florist. She was a member of the Faith Baptist Church. Mrs. Skelton was preceded in death by six brothers and sisters. ... [Full Story »] 

Lois Skelton

Monday, December 29. 2008
Bertha Lois Phillips Skelton, 80, of Jefferson, died Sunday, December 28, 2008. Born on December 25, 1928, in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late J.H. and Fannie Phillips. She was a homemaker, farmer and retired florist. She was a member of the Faith Baptist Church. Mrs. Skelton was preceded in death by six brothers and sisters. ... [Full Story »] 

Myrtie Brock

Monday, December 29. 2008
Myrtie Lee Phillips Brock, 87, of Bowman, died Thursday, December 25, 2008, at Brown Memorial Convalescent Center in Royston. Born in Banks County on October 19, 1921, she was the daughter of the late Talmadge Joe and Tempie Mae Hembree Phillips. She was a retired sewing machine operator and was Holiness. She was preceded in death by her ... [Full Story »] 

Leon Garrett

Monday, December 29. 2008
Leon Garrett, 40, of Commerce, died suddenly on Saturday, December 27, 2008, at his residence. Born in Habersham County, he was the son of Betty Frady Garret of Commerce and the late Charles Edward Garrett. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Roger Edward Garrett. Survivors in addition to his mother, include a son, Joseph Lee Garrett, ... [Full Story »] 

David Davis

Monday, December 29. 2008
David Glenn Davis, 54, of Jefferson, died Friday, December 26, 2008. Born in Atlanta, he was the son of the Edna Beatrice Davis of Monroe and the late Samuel Davis. He was a truck driver with Davis Delivery Service, and was preceded in death by a brother, Gary Randall Davis. Survivors in addition to his mother include his wife, Donna Thompson ... [Full Story »] 
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