Obituaries

Local Obituaries

Irene Church Carpenter

Irene Church Carpenter

Apr 24, 2026

Irene Church Carpenter, age 90, of Demorest, Georgia, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, April 24, 2026, following an extended illness.

Born on November 8, 1935, in Demorest, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Willie “Will” Greemon and Minnie Viola Chitwood Greemon.

Irene dedicated many years of her life to her work, spending 16 years with Scovill...

Carole Kay West Lonergan

Carole Kay West Lonergan

Apr 22, 2026

Carole Kay West Lonergan, RN, age 77, of Cornelia, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.

Born on December 21, 1948, in Alton, Illinois, she was a daughter of the late Ollie Stephen West and Letha Mildred Swann West.

Carole dedicated her life to the service of others through a distinguished career in nursing that spanned multiple specialties and communities. A Registered...

Clarence Gyer Mason, Jr.

Clarence Gyer Mason, Jr.

Apr 18, 2026

Clarence Gyer Mason, Jr., age 78, of Clarkesville, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 18, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family and the legacy of a life well lived.

Born on May 30, 1947, in Clarkesville, Clarence was the son of the late Clarence Gyer Mason, Sr. and Annie Elizabeth Senkbeil Mason. A proud patriot, he answered the...

James Edward Wiley

James Edward Wiley

Apr 18, 2026

James Edward Wiley, age 76, of Cornelia, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026.

Born on June 28, 1949, in Jefferson, he was a son of the late Bruce and Claudie Wehunt Wiley. James was retired from Fieldale Farms Corporation, where he dedicated many years of service. In his leisure time, he enjoyed cooking out, tending to his yard, and watching...

Della Mae Wilbanks Allen

Della Mae Wilbanks Allen

Apr 18, 2026

Della Mae Wilbanks Allen, age 88, of Clarkesville, Georgia, took her heavenly flight home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 18, 2026, following an extended illness.

A lifelong native of Habersham County, Della Mae was born on October 18, 1937, to the late Troy and Margaret Brookshire Wilbanks. She devoted her life to her family as a homemaker and...

Bobby Gene Nubern

Bobby Gene Nubern

Apr 14, 2026

Bobby Gene Nubern, age 74, of Alto, Georgia, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.

Born in Tampa, Florida, on January 26, 1952, Bobby was the son of the late Jack Nubern and Eddie Mae Howell Nubern. He was a 1971 graduate of Forest Hill High School in West Palm Beach, Florida, and proudly served his...

Ellen Rebecca Hammond Boyd

Ellen Rebecca Hammond Boyd

Apr 11, 2026

Ellen Rebecca Hammond Boyd, age 79, of Clarkesville, Georgia, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, April 11, 2026.

Born on August 5, 1946, in Tucker, Georgia, Ellen was the beloved daughter of the late Frederick L. Hammond and Rebecca Gibson Hammond. She lived a life marked by devotion to her family, quiet kindness, and simple joys that brought...

Laverne Griffin McClure

Laverne Griffin McClure

Apr 11, 2026

Laverne Griffin McClure, age 85, of Lula, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2026.

Born on April 11, 1941, in Asheville, North Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Lewis Alton and Dixie Lee Garrison Griffin.

Laverne cherished her family above all else, with a special devotion to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She found great joy in spending time with them,...

Holly Neeson Wall

Holly Neeson Wall

Apr 9, 2026

Holly Neeson Wall died April 9th. 2026 peacefully at New Horizons Limestone nursing home, Gainesville, GA after a long illness of Parkinson’s Dementia.

She was born on December 22,1937 in Atlanta, GA. to Barbara Baker Neeson and Roland S. Neeson, Sr.

Holly was an Atlanta native having attended Spring Street School and North Fulton High School. She and David married in 1960...

Frank A. Jaworski

Frank A. Jaworski

Apr 3, 2026

Frank A. Jaworski, beloved father, grandfather, great‑grandfather, brother, and friend, entered the presence of the Lord on April 3, 2026, at 6:24 pm, surrounded by the family who loved him deeply. His passing was peaceful, gentle, and filled with the very unity he had prayed for throughout his journey.

Born June 24, 1951, with a heart full of strength, humor, and...

Weesa F. McCullough

Weesa F. McCullough

Apr 3, 2026

On April 3, 2026, at the age of 98, Weesa McCullough said goodbye to her earthly home to join family and friends in her heavenly home promised by her Lord Jesus Christ.

Weesa was the daughter of Ada Lee Jenkins and Henry David Forehand. She married Wallace Lee McCullough and celebrated 59 years of marriage until his death in 2005. Weesa...

Gerald Kenneth Hart

Gerald Kenneth Hart

Apr 3, 2026

Gerald Kenneth Hart, age 89, of Cornelia, Georgia, entered the gates of Heaven in the early hours of Friday, April 3, 2026, singing praises as he met Jesus face to face.

Born on March 23, 1937, in Banks County, Georgia, he was the son of the late Will Hart and Josephine Dodd Hart. Kenneth proudly served his country in the United...

Timothy Wayne Gragg

Timothy Wayne Gragg

Apr 2, 2026

Timothy Wayne Gragg, age 64, of the Batesville Community in Clarkesville, Georgia, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 2, 2026.

Born on April 5, 1961, in Demorest, Georgia, Tim was the son of Ed Wayne Gragg of Clarkesville and the late Gussie Virginia Jenkins Gragg. A proud graduate of Habersham Central High School, Class of 1979, he...

Lestine Gold McNeely

Lestine Gold McNeely

Apr 1, 2026

Mrs. Lestine Gold McNeely, age 89, of Cornelia, Georgia, peacefully transitioned to eternal life on Wednesday, April 1st at 9:05 pm, surrounded by the love of her children and grandchildren and in the presence of the Lord.

Born on October 5, 1936, in Saint Matthews, South Carolina, Lestine was the beloved daughter of the late Abraham Gold and Rosa Lomas Gold....

Carolyn Sue Meeks

Carolyn Sue Meeks

Apr 1, 2026

Carolyn Sue Meeks, age 66, of Toccoa, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 1, 2026.

Born on February 1, 1960, in Warm Springs, Georgia, Carolyn was the beloved daughter of the late Nathan Meeks and Bobbie Long Meeks. She was a woman of quiet strength, deep love, and unique passions that brought joy not only to her life but to those...

Gena Cotton Carlan

Gena Cotton Carlan

Mar 31, 2026

Gena Cotton Carlan, age 60, of Lula, Georgia, went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

Born on September 6, 1965, in Haines City, Florida, she was the daughter of the late Jules “Jude” Cotton and Gloria Coker Cotton.

Gena was a devoted wife, mother, sister, “GeGe,” aunt, and friend. Her generous spirit and deep compassion touched the lives of...

Sharon Ann Crawford

Sharon Ann Crawford

Mar 30, 2026

Sharon Ann Crawford, 82, of Cornelia, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 30, 2026.

She was a resident of Habersham County, born on March 20, 1944, to her late parents, Gloria Schwager Crawford and Linton Kimzey Crawford, Sr.

Sharon was a 1962 graduate of South Habersham High School and was a gifted student. She attended Emory university as a single mother. She...

Henry Grady Page, Jr.

Henry Grady Page, Jr.

Mar 30, 2026

Henry Grady Page, Jr., age 73, of Cornelia, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2026.

Born on November 1, 1952, in Gainesville, he was a son of the late Henry Grady Page, Sr. and Marie Jane Childers Page Kent. Henry is remembered by his family as a happy, fun-loving, good-hearted, carefree individual, who loved his family and enjoyed being spoiled by...

Frances Lee Bailey Roberts

Frances Lee Bailey Roberts

Mar 18, 2026

Frances Lee Bailey Roberts, age 75, of Gainesville, Georgia, took her heavenly flight home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, following an extended illness.

Born on November 25, 1950, in Gainesville, Georgia, Frances was the beloved daughter of the late Homer Lee Bailey and Grace Gerrin Bailey. She lived a life defined by unwavering faith, joyful service,...

Jerry Lee Hamilton

Jerry Lee Hamilton

Mar 15, 2026

Jerry Lee Hamilton, age 69, of Clarkesville, Georgia, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 15, 2026.

Born in Demorest, Georgia on June 21, 1956, he was a son of the late Bud Hamilton and Vera Mae York Hamilton. Jerry was the owner and operator of Hill Switch Tire Shop in Clarkesville, where he faithfully served his community...