Obituaries

‘Tommy’ James (12-23-11)

Monday, December 26. 2011
HULL - Thomas William "Tommy" James, 59, died Friday, December 23, 2011. A native of Athens, he was the son of Jessie Mae Kellar James of Hull and the late T.W. James. Since 1972, Tommy was the owner and operator of Tommy James Mobile Home Transport. He also bored wells, owned a mobile home park, wrecker service, worked at Atlanta Gas Light and ... [Full Story »] 

Harold Hawks (12-24-11)

Monday, December 26. 2011
NICHOLSON - Harold Erastus Hawks, age 90, of Nicholson, died Saturday, December 24, at his residence. Mr. Hawks was born in Jackson County to the late Claud and Leona McConnell Hawks. He was a United States Air Force Veteran and a member of New Harmony Baptist Church. Mr. Hawks was retired from the USDA Poultry Research Lab. Mr. Hawks is ... [Full Story »] 

‘Ray’ Griffin Sr. (12-25-11)

Monday, December 26. 2011
NICHOLSON – Russell “Ray” Griffin Sr., 75, died Sunday, December 25, 2011. He was the son of the late Luther and Amy Certain Griffin. He was preceded in death by a brother, Carter Griffin. Survivors include his wife, Bonnie G. Griffin, Nicholson; three sons, Russell Ray Griffin Jr. and Shelby Griffin, Athens, Anthony Griffin, Nicholson, ... [Full Story »] 

Betty Lord (12-25-11)

Monday, December 26. 2011
COMMERCE - Betty Shirley Lord, 86, died Sunday, December 25, 2011 at St. Mary's Hospice House. She was born in Jackson County, the daughter of the late Leo and Lauree Park Shirley. She was of the Baptist denomination and was retired from Jackson Electric Membership Corporation. Mrs. Lord is preceded in death by her husband, Telford Lee Lord; ... [Full Story »] 

Emma Jean Richey (12-23-11)

Monday, December 26. 2011
COMMERCE - Emma Jean Richey, 78, died Friday, December 23, 2011 at Northridge Medical Center. She was born in Homer, the daughter of the late Arvel and Cora Lee Watkins Baker. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Richey was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald Richey. Survivors include daughters, Wanda Wilson, Commerce, Cheryl Cummins, Fernandina ... [Full Story »] 

Lydia Bruce (12-24-11)

Monday, December 26. 2011
COMMERCE - Lydia Elizabeth Bruce, 89, died Saturday, December 24, 2011 at Northridge Health and Rehab Center. She was born in Clarke County, the daughter of the late Early and Lois Wade Seay. She was a member of Homer Baptist Church and was a homemaker. Mrs. Bruce was preceded in death by her husband, George B. Bruce. Survivors include ... [Full Story »] 

Virginia Chastain (12-21-11)

Thursday, December 22. 2011
JEFFERSON - Virginia Chastain, 87, died on Wednesday, December 21, 2011. A native of Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late J.B. and Reba Raden Waddell. Mrs. Chastain was a graduate of Martin Institute of Jefferson, class of 1943. She was a homemaker and farmer and was a member of the Ebenezer United Methodist Church. Survivors ... [Full Story »] 

Wayne Abbs (12-21-11)

Wednesday, December 21. 2011
COMMERCE - Wayne Edward Abbs, 47, died Wednesday, December 21, 2011 at Northridge Medical Center. He was born in Portsmith, Va., the son of William Edward Abbs of Carnesville and Mary Jane Bellant Minesal of Commerce. He was a United States Army Veteran. He was owner of Wayne Neal Chevrolet. Mr. Abbs was also on the MDAC Board of General ... [Full Story »] 

Jenet Meeks (12-19-11)

Wednesday, December 21. 2011
HOSCHTON – Jenet Meeks, 54, died Monday, December 19, 2011. Born in Athens, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Annie Queen Davis. She was a member of Jackson County Baptist Church and had been employed by Gwinnett Medical Center. Survivors include her husband, Wayne Meeks, Hoschton; sons, Ricky McCullough, Flowery Branch, Jackie ... [Full Story »] 

Mary Seagraves (12-19-11)

Tuesday, December 20. 2011
COMMERCE - Mary Clyde Seagraves, 79, died Monday, December 19, 2011 at UNI Healthcare. She was born in Jackson County, the daughter of the late Charlie and Lois Bell Fields Crawford. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Commerce and was the retired owner of Seagraves Sweet Shop. Mrs. Seagraves was preceded in death by her ... [Full Story »] 
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