Entries from May 2009

Mildred Bullock

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Wednesday, May 27. 2009
VIENNA – Mildred L. Bullock, 79, formerly of Colbert, died Saturday, May 23, 2009. A native of Madison County, she was the daughter of the late Burgess George Hunt and Bethel Mae O’Kelley. She was a member of Moon’s Grove Baptist Church. Mrs. Bullock was preceded in death by her husband, Sam Bullock; a son, Ronald Bullock; and a sister, ... [Full Story »] 

Jason Dove

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Wednesday, May 27. 2009
COMER – Jason Crawford Lee Dove, 34, died Saturday, May 23, 2009. Born in Clarke County on October 2, 1974, he was the son of Crawford Dove of Comer and Brenda Beusse of Comer. He was a machine technician, having worked with OTT, was a graduate of Madison County High School, and attended Redemption World Outreach. Survivors in addition to his ... [Full Story »] 

Pat Mathis

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Tuesday, May 26. 2009
WINDER – Frances “Pat” Mathis, 78, died Friday, May 22, 2009, at her residence. A native of Jackson County, she was a daughter of the late Lon and Minnie Burt Lee. She had resided in Barrow County most of her life and was a member of Bethabra Baptist Church. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband of 60 years, J.C. Mathis Sr., ... [Full Story »] 

Doris Carrington

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Friday, May 22. 2009
MILLEDGEVILLE – Doris Nell Jones Carrington, 82, died Tuesday, May 19, 2009. She was a native of Statham, but had made her home in Milledgeville. She was a retired executive secretary with Concord Fabrics, did volunteer work for Oconee Regional Medical Center and was a member and longtime volunteer of the First United Methodist Church. Mrs. ... [Full Story »] 

Lessie Cooper

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Friday, May 22. 2009
JEFFERSON – Lessie Skelton Cooper, 82, died Wednesday, May 20, 2009. A native of Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late John and Ila Phillips Skelton. She was a homemaker, a member of White Plains Baptist Church, and an avid gardener and cake baker. Mrs. Cooper was preceded in death by her husband, Brady Cooper. Survivors include ... [Full Story »] 

Robert Odom

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Friday, May 22. 2009
WINDER - Robert Harden Odom, 82, died Thursday, May 21, 2009. Born in Chatham County, N.C., he was the son of the late Chafin A. and Irene Harden Odom. A member of St. Anthony’s Episcopal Church, he became a member of Winder Lions Club on October 1, 1959, and had perfect attendance for 45 years. He served as past president and held various ... [Full Story »] 

Jerry Rueweler

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Friday, May 22. 2009
WINDER – Jerry Rueweler, 70, died Sunday, May 17, 2009. Graveside services were held Tuesday, May 19, at Memorial Park South Cemetery with the Rev. Scott Wilson officiating. Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch, was in charge of arrangements.

Mary Barnes

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Friday, May 22. 2009
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Mary Jane Barnes, 61, formerly of Winder, died Sunday, May 17, 2009. Eberhart and Son Mortuary, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.

Middle school student suspended over threats

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Mike Buffington
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Friday, May 22. 2009
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The Barrow County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an incident this week involving a Westside Middle School student who on her school bus allegedly wrote a letter threatening to harm 20 other girls at the school. [Full Story »] 

COLUMN: A good dose of common sense is needed

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Chris Bridges
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Thursday, May 21. 2009
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A phrase I like to use is “common sense.” If more people would apply a little common sense today, things would go much smoother. It applies for national and state issues as well as ones which occur right here in our own backyard. For in Winder and Barrow County, we have some issues which could use a little common sense approach. [Full Story »] 
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