Harold “Butch” Stone, Jr., age 58, of Madison, died on November 8, 2012. He was born in Morgan County on November 10, 1953 to the late Julie Young Stone and the late Lee Onice Stone. He was preceded in death by his sister, the late Jean Angel; brothers, the late Neal Stone and the late G.C. Stone.
Surviving are: wife, Allison Henson Stone of Madison; daughter and son-in-law, Billie and Bill Roberts of Madison; granddaughter Trynitie Roberts; step-daughter, Renae Henson of Madison; step-son, Bobby Henson of Madison; Mamie Lee Peppers of Good Hope, Louise Angel of Bishop, Myrtle Ann Broach of Good Hope, Dolly Henson of Bishop; brothers, Howard Stone of Good Hope, Buford Stone of Anderson, SC, Edward Stone of Madison, B.H. Stone of Lawrenceville, D.W. Stone of Bostwick.
A Graveside service was held on Saturday, November 10 at 2:00 PM at Bostwick City Cemetery with the Rev. Mike Pritchett and the Rev. John Autry officiating.
Please sign the guestbook online at www.meadowsfunealhomeinc.com.
Meadows Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of arrangements.

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Chris Howell, of Rutledge, passed away at his home on Nov. 10, 2012, at the age of 31.  Chris was a die-hard Tennessee football fan, and he loved cooking and hockey. He had a lighthearted and fun personality. As a child, Chris enjoyed playing baseball, football, golf, and he also enjoyed fishing with his grandparents in Tennessee.
Survivors include his parents, Michael and Connie Howell of Rutledge; sister, Christina Hope Howell of Conyers; brother, Corey Alan Howell also of Rutledge; girlfriend, Sheila Angel of Watkinsville; and her grandchildren who called him “Paw Paw Chris,” Shelby, Sydney, Blaton, and Mikaela.
Funeral services for Chris were held Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2 p.m., at the Chapel of Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 1215 Access Road, in Covington, with Pastor Thomas Head officiating, and interment followed in Lawnwood Memorial Park. The family received friends at the funeral home, Monday, Nov. 12, from 5 to 8 p.m. Flowers were accepted or donations may be made to the American Kidney Fund, 72 Edgewood Avenue, Atlanta, Georgia, 30303.
Visit www.caldwellandcowan.com to place online condolences.

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Martha “Martee” Louise Partee, age 82, of Social Circle, passed away peacefully at home on November 10, 2012. She was born on July 12, 1930 to the late Mae Penick Thurmond Blackwell and the late Flonnie Thurmond. She was preceded in death by her husband, the late John Donald Partee.
Surviving are: daughters and sons-in-law, Holly and Bill Carr of Social Circle, Robin and Clay Smith of Social Circle; sons and daughters-in-law, Don and Jane Partee of Social Circle, Scott and Jane Partee of Panama City, FL; grandchildren, Melanie and James Cox of Social Circle, Suzanne Partee of Conyers, Jason and Kristi Carr of Monroe, Chas and Keith Williams of Social Circle, Jamie and Julius Hays of Mansfield, Kristen Partee of Germany, John Morgan Partee, Michael Partee, Laura Partee, all of Panama City, FL, Kennedy Smith of Social Circle; and nine great grandchildren.
Funeral services were Wednesday, November 14 at 11 a.m. at the Chapel of Meadows Funeral Home with the Rev. Richard Noth officiating. Interment followed at Studdard Cemetery.
Meadows Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of arrangements. Please sign the guest book at www.meadowsfuneralhomeinc.com

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David Timothy  “Tim”  Moss, 61, of Dahlonega, passed away on Thursday, November 1, 2012 at the Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville,  following a period of declining health.
Born February 14, 1951 in McDonough, he was the son of the late William Abraham Moss and Lottie Willard Ervin Moss.  He was also preceded in death by sisters, Catherine Ashley, Ruth Harrington and Debra Garland and brothers, Cleborn Moss and Jerry Moss.  Mr. Moss was a 1970 graduate of Morgan County High School and had retired from Georgia Power Company after 35 years of service.  Mr. Moss attended the Siloam Baptist Church and Bethlehem Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Trish Moss of Dahlonega; daughter, Dionne and Jimmy Mitchell of Cordele; sons, Andy and Heather Moss of Rock Mount; Brian and Emmalee Moss of Griffin; step-daughter, Amy and Jason Sullens of Dahlonega; step-son, Steven and Jennifer Mulkey of Dahlonega; grandchildren, Carrie Mitchell, David Mitchell, Claira-Anne Moss, Coleman Sullens, Emily Sullens, Audrey Sullens, Sarah Mulkey, Jacob Mulkey and Zachary Mulkey; brothers, Vernon and Deanne Moss of Stockbridge, Lamar and Janet Moss of Rutledge, and Larry Moss of Buford; several nieces, nephews and other relatives also survive.
Funeral services were held at 3 p.m., Saturday, November 3, at the Dahlonega Funeral Home Chapel, the Rev. Steve Baker and Rev. Lyman Caldwell officiating with the interment following in Bethlehem/Jones Chapel Cemetery.
The family received friends at the Dahlonega Funeral Home on Friday evening, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.  and on Saturday 10 a.m. until the funeral hour.
In lieu of flowers the family request that donation be made to the Siloam Baptist Church, Home Mission Fund, c/o Ryan Pierce, 680 Sam Davis Rd., Dahlonega, Georgia  30533 or to Bethlehem Baptist Church, Benevolence Fund, P.O. Box 457, Dahlonega, Georgia  30533

George Douglas Stephens, 59 of Westfield, North Carolina died Monday, October 29,2012 at his home. He was born February 8, 1953 in Morgan County to the late Howard Monroe Stephens and Yvonne Millwood Stephens. In addition to his parents Mr. Stephens was preceded in death by two brothers, John Stephens of Social Circle and Charles Stephens of Rutledge.
Survivors include six sisters, Lois (Ray) Knight and Cathy Beal of Rutledge, Thelma Pentecost and Gail Stephens of Madison, Sandra Stephens of Westfield, North Carolina and Mary Sue (Barry) Nunley of Bedford, Virginia; three brothers Tony (Sally) Stephens of Madison, Dale (Joan) Stephens of Social Circle and Guy Stephens of Covington.
Funeral services were held at A.E. Carter Funeral Home at 11a.m. Saturday, Nov. 3. Interment followed at Fairview Cemetery.
A. E. Carter Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

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