obituaries
Dewey McLeod
Dewey McLeod, 81, died February 26, 2010. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend to all who knew him.
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Ruth Lewis Hart
Ruth Lewis Hart, of Augusta, went to be with her Lord early Sunday, Feb. 28, 2010 surrounded by her loving family members.
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Wilma Ammons
Wilma Ammons, 84, died Friday, March 5, 2010 in Appling HealthCare System.
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Rev. James C. “Preacher” Wilcox
Rev. James C. “Preacher” Wilcox, age 87, of Hazlehurst, died Saturday, February 20, 2010 at Jeff Davis Hospital.
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Lillie Spell
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Lillie Spell, age 88, died Monday February 22, 2010 at the Pavilion. She was born on October 7, 1921 in Appling County and had resided here all her life.
Harold Lee Simpson
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Funeral services were held at 12:00 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25 at Harper Chapel United Methodist Church for Harold Lee Simpson who died February 21, 2010.
L. D. Gribble
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L. D. Gribble, 84, died Sunday, February 21, 2010 at the Pavilion. She was born on June 29, 1925 in Whitfield County.
Mae Carter
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Mae Carter, 75, died Tuesday, February 23, 2010 at the emergency room at Appling HeathCare System.
Carole Beckworth
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Mrs. Carole Beckworth, age 66, died Sunday, February 21, 2010 in the Toombs Nursing Home in Lyons after an extended illness.
Carlton Barney
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Carlton Barney, died February 20, 2010. Mr. Barney was born June 5, 1924 in Hazlehurst.
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