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Sara Moore Fowler, 97, of Fayetteville, Ga., formerly of Chamblee, Ga., passed away on Nov. 3, 2013 while a patient at Southwest Christian Care Hospice.

She was born on March 29, 1916 in Gainesville, Ga. and will be buried beside her husband of 55 years, James W. Fowler at Alta Vista Cemetery in Gainesville.

She was predeceased by her husband, her parents, Edward Lewis and Naomi Maddox Moore, and her four brothers and three sisters.

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via The Citizen http://www.thecitizen.com/articles/11-05-2013/sara-moore-fowler-97-fayetteville

The victories keep mounting for Sandy Creek High’s SkillsUSA chapter.
At the latest competitive event, the Georgia SkillsUSA Champions Rally held at the Georgia National Fair in Perry, the chapter placed in four events and earned top state recognition.

Awards include first place in Career Pathway Poster Design, third place in Chapter Recruitment Banner Design, fourth place in Chapter T-shirt Design, and fourth place in Chapter Recruitment Display.

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This year’s Veterans Day observance at Patriot Park in Fayetteville will be something special. The Nov. 9 ceremony will include the unveiling of the Fayette County Veterans Memorial which will feature monument walls listing the names of soldiers who fought in numerous wars and who were born, raised and died as residents of Fayette County.
“What makes this memorial different is that each of these soldiers were born and raised and died as a resident of Fayette County,” said Fayetteville Councilman Larry Dell.

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Frances M. Kolts, 107, of Peachtree City passed away October 28, 2013.

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Michael C. Powell, 69, of Peachtree City, passed away November 3, 2013.

He was a paratrooper in the 101st Airborne Division of the United States Army and later became a real estate appraiser for Benchmark Appraisal Group. He was an avid golfer and loved the Georgia Bulldogs.

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via The Citizen http://www.thecitizen.com/articles/11-05-2013/michael-c-powell-69-peachtree-city

Students and staff of Fayette’s public schools will honor local veterans on Veteran’s Day, Monday, November 11, with special concerts, parades, assemblies, and performances.
All veterans, active or retired, and their families are invited to attend any of the school events that are being planned in their honor. Contact the schools for additional information about scheduled events. Many receptions are being held in conjunction with activities, so veterans are asked to let schools know that they are planning to attend.

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via The Citizen http://www.thecitizen.com/articles/11-05-2013/schools-plan-variety-activities-veterans-day

John D. Spivey, 79, a longtime resident of Peachtree City, passed away on October 30, 2013.

John was the devoted husband of Ethel (Penny) Spivey for 46 years. He was the father of John Kirby Spivey and father-in-law of Jennifer M. Spivey. John was much loved and respected by his many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

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Donald E. Jones, 80, of Peachtree City, passed away October 30, 2013.

He was the previous owner of Omega Book Store in Peachtree City and was retired from Photocircuits of Peachtree City where he worked as an Industrial Engineer.

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Mr. Daniel T. Earhart, age 57 of Tyrone, Ga. passed away on November 1, 2013.

He was born July 8, 1956 to Gordon and Eileen Earhart. He was a loving husband and father.

Daniel is survived by his wife, Marcia Earhart; a son, Dale Earhart; two daughters, Amanda Jones (Bryan), Ali McCraw (Hill); four grandchildren, Morgan Jones, Peyton Jones, Brady Jones and Mac McCraw and one brother, Bruce Earhart.

Carmichael-Hemperley Funeral Home & Crematory, 135 Senoia Road, Peachtree City, Ga. 30269 is in charge of these arrangements.

via The Citizen http://www.thecitizen.com/articles/11-05-2013/daniel-t-earhart-age-57-tyrone

On Saturday, November 9, veterans of the Vietnam War will be recognized at Peachtree City’s 2013 Veterans Day Observance hosted by the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Dixie Wing.   The program will be held during the flying museum’s third annual Veterans Day Open House from 9 a.m.-noon.  The open house and program is free to the public.

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