Entries from June 2010

Elena Edgmon

Wednesday, June 30. 2010
COMMERCE - Elena Claire Hix Edgmon, 54, died Monday, June 28, 2010. Born in Athens, she was the daughter of the late Vincent Joseph and Mary Ellen Wilkes Hix. She graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor’s of Science in Education from the University of Georgia, where she also received her Master’s of Education. She retired from the Madison ... [Full Story »] 

Gene Leachman

Tuesday, June 29. 2010
ATHENS – Christ Gene Leachman, 60, died Monday, June 28, 2010, at Athens Regional Medical Center in Athens. Born in Jackson County, he was the son of the late Howard and Tillie Mae Embrick Leachman. He worked as a heavy equipment operator. Survivors include children, Christy Moody, Hiawassee, Rhonda Howington, Athens, Lorie Edwards, ... [Full Story »] 

Patricia Ann Azbell

Tuesday, June 29. 2010
MAULDIN, S.C. – Patricia Ann House Bowles Azbell, 54, formerly of Commerce, died Tuesday, June 29, 2010, at her residence. Born in Athens, she was the daughter of Eugene “Gene” House of Nicholson and the late Annie Lee Brown House. She was of the Baptist denomination and worked for Wal-Mart Distribution. Survivors in addition to her ... [Full Story »] 

‘Hanner’ Williamson

Tuesday, June 29. 2010
COMMERCE – Diane “Hanner” Teague Williamson, 60, died Saturday, June 26, 2010, at her residence. Born in Clayton on May 1, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Myrtle Page Teague. She was a certified nursing assistant at BJC Hospital and was a member of the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. She attended the Erastus Christian Church ... [Full Story »] 

Jimmy Freeman

Monday, June 28. 2010
COMMERCE – Jimmy Edward Freeman, 74, died Monday, June 28, 2010, at his residence. Born in Oconee County, S.C., he was the son of the late Lucille Day Gary and Ramsey Freeman. Mr. Freeman was preceded in death by a son, Terry Freeman. Survivors include his wife, Edna Norton Freeman, Commerce; children, Michael and Susan Freeman, Homer, Tina ... [Full Story »] 

Lola Mae Simmons

Monday, June 28. 2010
JEFFERSON - Lola Mae Simmons, 91, died Thursday, June 24, 2010. A daughter of the late John and Sudie Harrison Austin, she was the widow of Clyde Simmons. Mrs. Simmons had resided in Jackson County for most of her life and was a member of Union Baptist Church. Survivors include sons, William A. Simmons, Joe B. Simmons, Randyl N. Simmons, Mike ... [Full Story »] 

Mabeth Sims

Monday, June 28. 2010
JEFFERSON – Mabeth Sims, 70, died Sunday, June 27, 2010. Born on October 12, 1939, in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Addie McCluskie Sims. She was a housekeeper and a member of St. Paul’s Baptist Church in Jefferson, where she served as a dedicated usher since her childhood. Survivors include sisters, Sara and ... [Full Story »] 

Darlene Bryant

Monday, June 28. 2010
JEFFERSON – Darlene I. Bryant, 85, died Friday, June 25, 2010. Born June 23, 1925 in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late John Nicholas and Mattie Phillips Irvin. She was a retired seamstress and was a member of White Plains Baptist Church. Mrs. Bryant was preceded in death by her husband, Lillious Bryant. Survivors include her ... [Full Story »] 

Kenneth Ledford

Monday, June 28. 2010
COMMERCE – Kenneth Gene Ledford, 58, died Saturday, June 26, 2010. Survivors include two sons, Michael Ledford, Commerce and Ryan Ledford, Chattanooga, Tenn.; two daughters, Crystal Gordon, Commerce and Jennifer Gearing, Hull; brothers, Steve Ledford, Commerce, Terry Ledford, Lula, Mark Ledford, Carnesville and Donny Ledford, Commerce; ... [Full Story »] 

One fatality in wreck

Friday, June 25. 2010
One fatality was reported in a wreck Friday on Commerce Road.

Units from Harrisburg Fire/Rescue and Jackson County EMS responded to 3796 Commerce Road, Jefferson, on a reported automobile accident with injuries. Upon arrival, they found a one-vehicle accident with entrapment of two people, one female and one male. The male was pronounced dead at the scene and the female was extricated and transported to Athens Regional Medical Center with multiply injuries and listed in serious condition.

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