Linda Matthews
1947-2007
      Linda Gale Matthews of Destin, Fla., ended her valiant battle with brain cancer Jan. 22, 2007. Linda's wonderful, loving parents, Eddie B. and Christine Robinson, found it fitting to give their little girl the middle name Gale, as she was born during a fierce storm Feb. 4, 1947 in Donalsonville.
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Claude Freeman Sr.
Aug. 30, 1917 - Jan. 22, 2006
      Our dear Father, one year has passed since you departed. We love and miss you very much! We miss your laughter, your presence and your jokes. We all miss your love and your being around. Even though we are apart, you're always in our heart!
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Jandra Denise Harris
Feb. 3, 1974 - Nov. 9, 2006
      Jan, we love you dearly. Feb. 3 will be your birthday, a day we will forever cherish, but we cherish each precious day for the Lord has blessed us with the memories of you. With all our love, Mom, Brothers and Sisters
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Willie Edd Kelly
Contractor
      Willie Edd Kelly, 67, of Arlington died Friday, Jan. 19, 2007, at his residence. Mr. Kelly was born in Clay County, Aug. 1, 1939, to the late Junius Orby Kelly and Ruth Best Kelly. He was preceded in death by a son, Barrett Kelly; two brothers, J.W. Kelly and Marvin Kelly; and one sister, Louise ...
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David Matthews
Minister
      David Allen Matthews, 69, of Blakely died Thursday, Jan. 25, 2007, at Early Memorial Hospital. Mr. Matthews was born in Wake County, N.C., Nov. 27, 1937, to the late Wright Matthews and Lillie Frances Matthews Matthews. He was a member of Colomokee Baptist Church, a retired minister, Colomokee fir...
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George H. Houston
      George H. Houston, 88, of East Ridge, Tenn., died Friday, Jan. 26, 2007, in Chattanooga, Tenn. Mr. Houston was born in Blakely to the late George Houston and Ruby Mock Houston. He was a member of the North River Alliance Church and served in the U.S. Army during WWII.
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Ida Flanagan
      Ida Lois Flanagan, 71, died Jan. 17, 2007, at her home with her family. Mrs. Flanagan was married to Wiley Jackson "Jr." Flanagan for 56 years. They had seven children; 10 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. She was a former resident of Blakely.
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Bobby King
      Bobby Charles King, 50, of Blakely died Monday, Jan. 22, 2007. Mr. King was born in Blakely, Feb. 18, 1956, to the late Bloomie Lee King and David McClendon. He was a graduate of Darton College and was employed a Kmart in Albany for 25 years. He was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Piking; a ...
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Victor Schroeder
      Victor Dean Schroeder, 42, of Ft. Gaines died Thursday, Jan. 25, 2007, at his residence. Mr. Schroeder was born in Iroqouis County, Ill., to Judy Sanquist and Larry Schroeder. He owned and operated a convenience store in Echo, Ala., before moving to Ft. Gaines in January 2006.
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Bonnie Willis
      Bonnie Acree Willis, 46, of Dothan died Saturday, Jan. 27, 2007, at her residence. Mrs. Willis was born in Dothan but was reared in Blakely by her parents Martha Bedsole McEntyre and Jimmy Sparks Acree. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church of Dothan and a member of the Christian Women's Club ...
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Floyd Benton Jr.
      Floyd Benton Jr., 70, of Orlando died Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2007, at his residence. Mr. Benton was born in Blakely, Oct. 12, 1936, to the late Floyd Benton Sr. and Josephine Wade-Benton. He was a member of New Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church and a member of Masonic Lodge #544 in Orlando.
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Jesse G. Bowles Jr.
Lawyer
      Former Georgia Supreme Court Justice Jesse Groover Bowles Jr., 85, died Sunday of complications of Alzheimer's. Bowles served on the Supreme Court from 1977 to 1981. He was born in Baconton in 1921 and graduated from Camilla High School in 1938.
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