Local Obituaries
Christopher Shane Posten
Sep 8, 2026
Christopher Shane Posten, age 57, of Lula, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
Born in Gainesville, Georgia, on May 20, 1969, Chris was a son of the late David Posten and Patsy Charlene Butler Fricks. He spent many years working in the construction industry, where his hardworking nature served him well throughout his career.
Chris was of the Baptist faith...
Mary Ellene Ramsey Thurmond
Sep 5, 2026
Mary Ellene Ramsey Thurmond, age 95, of Demorest, Georgia, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, September 4, 2026.
Born in Clarkesville, Georgia, on April 4, 1931, Ellene was a daughter of the late Harvey Bruce Ramsey and Addie Lee English Ramsey. She was a graduate of North Habersham High School, Class of 1949.
Ellene devoted her life to her...
Lenita Bailey Tweedell Callahan
Sep 4, 2026
Lenita Bailey Tweedell Callahan, age 78, of Homer, Georgia, took her heavenly flight home to be with the Lord on Friday, September 4, 2026.
Born in Atlanta, Georgia, on September 14, 1947, Lenita was a daughter of the late Robert Jefferson Tweedell and Jewel Christine Bailey Tweedell.
Lenita was a devoted homemaker whose greatest joy was found in loving and caring for...
Diane King Smith
Sep 2, 2026
Diane King Smith, age 81, of Cornelia, Georgia, took her heavenly flight home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 2, 2026.
Born in Warner Robins, Georgia on April 11, 1945, Diane was a daughter of the late Clifford Marley & Mildred Bullington King. She was a graduate of South Habersham High School, Class of 1963.
Diane was a woman of...
Douglas "Neal" Nash, Jr.
Aug 28, 2026
Douglas “Neal” Nash Jr., age 76, of Demorest, formerly of Covington, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, August 28, 2026, following several years of declining health.
Born on August 10, 1950, Neal was the son of the late Douglas Neal Nash Sr. and Betty Adell McColl Nash. He was a man who found great joy in the simple things...
Dr. William Warren Robinson
Aug 25, 2026
Dr. William Warren Robinson, 75, of Tignall, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 25, 2026.
He was born on June 4, 1951, in Atlanta, GA. William attended the University of Georgia and Tulane University before continuing his education at the Southern California College of Optometry, where he earned his Doctor of Optometry degree.
Following graduation, he joined Dr. William Cuthbertson in...
Mary Loretta Wildensteiner Goebel
Aug 25, 2026
Mary Loretta Wildensteiner Goebel, age 76, of Mount Airy, Georgia, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 25, 2026.
Born in Washington, D.C., on January 24, 1950, Mary was a daughter of the late Conrad Wildensteiner and Mary Loretta Shea Wildensteiner.
Mary lived her life with a kind and giving heart, finding joy in serving others and in the...
Richard "Mark" White
Aug 24, 2026
Richard "Mark" White, age 64 of Alto, Georgia passed away on Monday, August 24, 2026.
The son of the late Charles L. and Lucille Saville White, Mark was a lifelong resident of Habersham and Banks Counties. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Cornelia, a 1980 graduate of Habersham Central High School, and was proud to be an...
Bessie Mae Armour Wade
Aug 24, 2026
Bessie Mae Armour Wade, age 91, of Alto, Georgia, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, August 24, 2026.
Born in Lula, Georgia, on August 10, 1935, Bessie Mae was a daughter of the late Dee Armour and Vadie Thomas Armour. She spent many years working as a seamstress with Baldwin Garment before her retirement. Bessie Mae...
Donna LaRae Whitfield Simmons
Aug 21, 2026
Donna LaRae Whitfield Simmons, age 62, of Alto, Georgia, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 20, 2026.
Born in Gainesville, Georgia, on December 7, 1963, Donna was the daughter of Mr. Billy Joe Whitfield and Mrs. Brenda England Green. She was a graduate of North Hall High School, Class of 1981.
Donna was a woman whose life was...
Shane Thomas Bray
Aug 20, 2026
Shane Thomas Bray, age 22, of Mount Airy, Georgia, passed away on Friday, August 20, 2026. He was born on November 21, 2003, in Toccoa, Georgia.
Shane was a loving son, brother, grandson, and cherished member of his family. He had a special way of bringing joy to those around him and was known for his laughter and the happiness he...
James "Andy" Lawrence
Aug 18, 2026
James “Andy” Lawrence, age 50, of the Hollingsworth Community, passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2026.
Born in Toccoa, Georgia, on May 22, 1976, Andy was a son of the late Clyde “Dock” Lawrence and Frances Lynn Vandergriff Lawrence.
Andy was employed with Habersham Hardware for a number of years, where his hardworking nature, honesty, and friendly personality earned him the respect...
Preston "Scott" Franklin
Aug 18, 2026
Preston “Scott” Franklin, age 54, of the Turnerville Community, Clarkesville, Georgia, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 18, 2026.
Born in Rome, Georgia on October 21, 1971, Scott was the beloved son of Dr. Kenneth Franklin and Francesca Fry Franklin of the Turnerville Community. He was a graduate of Central Heights Christian School, Class of 1989, and...
Walter Maxwell King
Aug 15, 2026
Walter Maxwell King, age 51, of Alto, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, August 15,2026, surrounded by the love of his family.
Born on August 2, 1975, Walter was the son of Jimmy Maxwell King and the late Karen Thomas King. Walter was a loving husband, father, grandfather, son, and brother whose greatest joy in life was his family.
Walter...
Candi Rae Murray James
Aug 14, 2026
Candi Rae Murray James, age 44, of Demorest, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 14, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born in Honolulu, Hawaii, on May 20, 1982, Candi was a daughter of Sandy Webb Murray of Demorest, Georgia, and the late Dale Michael Murray.
Candi was truly a bright light in the lives of everyone who had...
Myrtle Joyce Nicholson Burton
Aug 12, 2026
Myrtle Joyce Nicholson Burton, 72, of Clarkesville, Georgia, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on August 12, 2026, following a courageous and hard-fought battle with cancer.
While her family’s hearts are broken, they find comfort knowing that her earthly suffering has ended and that she is now rejoicing in the presence of Jesus—the Savior she loved and trusted...
Kathy Blackburn Chitwood
Aug 12, 2026
Kathy Blackburn Chitwood, age 73, of Alto, Georgia, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by the love and comfort of her family, on Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
Born on March 24, 1953, Kathy was a daughter of the late Floyd Blackburn and Marjorie Lucille Cook Blackburn. Throughout her life, Kathy possessed a remarkable gift for loving and caring for others,...
Nellie McConnell Sutton
Aug 11, 2026
Nellie McConnell Sutton, age 90, of Alto, Georgia, formerly of Homer, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
Born in Towns County, Georgia, on February 7, 1936, Nellie was a daughter of the late Paul E. McConnell and Mae Burch McConnell.
Nellie was a dedicated employee of Piedmont Automotive, where she worked as an inspector until her retirement. Away from...
Brela Faith Dover
Aug 10, 2026
Brela Faith Dover, age 20, of Cornelia, Georgia, passed away on Monday, August 10, 2026.
Born in Gainesville, Georgia, on December 13, 2005, Brela was a graduate of Habersham Central High School, Class of 2024. She was currently continuing her education at Truett McConnell University, where she was pursuing a major in English Arts with a minor in Humanities.
Brela was a...
Ethelene English Minish
Aug 10, 2026
Ethelene English Minish, age 83, of Sautee, Georgia, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 10, 2026.
Born in Demorest, Georgia, on September 12, 1942, Ethelene was a daughter of the late Clyde English and Kathleen Ophelia Smith English. She was a graduate of North Habersham High School, Class of 1960. Following many years of dedicated service, Ethelene...
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