Local Obituaries
(Courtesy Announcement) Muarl Ferguson Davis
Dec 11, 2025
Mrs. Muarl Ferguson Davis, age 81, of Jefferson, GA died Thursday, December 11, 2025. Mrs. Davis was born in Cornelia to the late Lee and Rinda Tomlin Ferguson. She was retired from Jefferson City Schools. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Davis was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis Davis; sons, Henry and Derrick Davis; sister, Elizabeth Burch; brothers,...
Jackson Lee Strickland
Dec 10, 2025
Jackson Lee Strickland, 30, of Batesville, Georgia, passed away tragically on December 10, 2025.
Born on April 29, 1995, Jackson arrived in the world with a name chosen proudly and purposefully—and he spent his life living up to the strength and character it implied.
Jackson grew up with deep roots and a strong sense of family. He attended Lakeview Academy, where his...
Claudia Marie Byars Bell
Dec 10, 2025
Claudia Marie Byars Bell, age 73, of Cornelia, Georgia, took her heavenly flight home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 10, 2025.
Born in Clinton, South Carolina on March 21, 1952, Claudia was the beloved daughter of the late James R. Byars, Sr. and the late Margaret Eugenia Barker Stankewich. She was also lovingly shaped by her aunt and uncle,...
James Cecil McFalls
Dec 9, 2025
James Cecil McFalls, age 66, of Royston, Georgia, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 9, 2025.
Born on May 13, 1959, in Clayton, Georgia, James was the beloved son of the late Ralph Randolph McFalls, Sr., and the late Kate Imogene Ramey Beck. James lived a life marked by hard work, kindness, and a love for the...
Cynthia Jane Good
Dec 7, 2025
Cynthia Jane Good, age 78, of Cornelia, Georgia, passed away on December 7, 2025.
Born in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Cynthia devoted much of her life to her family as a homemaker. She was a faithful member of Clarksville Church of God and lived her life guided by her deep Christian faith. She now joins her beloved husband, James Oliver Good, in eternal...
James Carl Gilbert, Sr.
Dec 6, 2025
James Carl Gilbert, Sr., age 76, of Clarkesville, Georgia, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 6, 2025.
Born in Heidelberg, Mississippi, on October 9, 1949, James was the beloved son of the late Rev. Wyatt Malcolm Gilbert, Sr. and Susie Irene Hightower Gilbert. From his earliest days, James embodied the warmth, kindness, and joyful spirit that would...
Betty Virginia Ramey Brown
Dec 3, 2025
Betty Virginia Ramey Brown, age 70, of Cornelia, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2025.
Born in Pensacola, Florida, on June 8, 1955, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Ruth Thompson Ramey. Betty worked for many years in various roles, including in the bakery department at Ingles in Clarkesville. She loved spending her spare time caring for...
Heather Michele Wilbanks Free
Dec 2, 2025
Heather Michele Wilbanks Free, age 44, of Mount Airy, Georgia, took her heavenly flight home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 2, 2025.
Born on January 27, 1981, in Toccoa, Georgia, Heather was the cherished daughter of Ralph William and Effie Carolyn Lovell Wilbanks.
A 2000 graduate of Habersham Central High School, Heather poured her love, patience, and devotion into...
Lillian Mae Franklin Perry
Dec 1, 2025
Lillian Mae Franklin Perry, age 86, of Mt. Airy, Georgia, passed away on Monday, December 1, 2025, at her home surrounded by loved ones following an extended illness.
Born on September 4, 1939, in Habersham County, Georgia, Lillian was the daughter of the late Lawrence C. Franklin and Flora Mae Murray Franklin. She was the second of their six children. In...
Gary Benton McEntire
Dec 1, 2025
Gary Benton McEntire, age 82, of Demorest, Georgia, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 1, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born in the Habersham Mills Community of Demorest on July 16, 1943, he was the sixth of seven sons born to the late Norris Edward Sr. and Connice Fry McEntire.
Gary worked for Habersham Mills Corporation...
Eddie A. "Spanky" Baugh
Dec 1, 2025
Eddie A. “Spanky” Baugh, age 82, of Lula, Georgia, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 1, 2025.
He was born in Gainesville, Georgia, on June 12, 1943, to the late Ernest and Lilly Mae Croy Baugh. Spanky worked for Fieldale Farms Corporation, where he dedicated over 40 years of faithful service before retiring. In retirement, he became...
Bolin Sylvester "Syl" Morris
Nov 30, 2025
Bolin Sylvester Morris of Mt. Airy, GA went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 30, 2025. A beloved husband, dad, and Papa, he lived a life marked by devotion—to his faith, his family, his work, and everyone blessed to know him.
Bolin is survived by his wife of 57 years, Sue Nunnally Morris; daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and Tommy...
Barbara Jean Brady Davis
Nov 26, 2025
Barbara Jean Brady Davis, age 83, of Demorest, passed away on Wednesday, November 26, 2025.
Born on February 22, 1942, in Mt. Airy, she was a daughter of the late Orvil and Weeze Farmer Brady. Barbara was retired from Yonah Realty with 30 years of service. She was also a long-time member of Hazel Creek Baptist Church, where she served on...
Stella Smith Cleveland
Nov 26, 2025
Heaven gained a faithful and loving soul when Stella Smith Cleveland, age 90, passed on Wednesday, November 26, 2025.
Born at The Charm House and raised in Mud Creek, Stella built a life defined by deep devotion, quiet strength, and an unwavering love for her family. She deeply loved those around her and made certain that everyone she welcomed into her...
James DeRay Fincher
Nov 25, 2025
James DeRay Fincher, age 76, of Clarkesville, passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025.
Born on March 7, 1949, in Pine Mountain, Georgia, he was the son of the late James Fincher and Mary Agnes Whitaker Griffin. DeRay began his career as a sheriff's deputy in Harris County and went on to work in law enforcement for many years, where he...
Earnest Howard Mullinax
Nov 25, 2025
Earnest Howard Mullinax, age 72, of Clarkesville, passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025.
Born on July 4, 1953, in Demorest, he was a son of the late Guy Howard and Emma Forrester Mullinax. Earnest was retired after many years of employment with R&S Trucking, and Quality Foods. He is remembered as a loving husband, father, papa, and brother, who provided...
Deborah "Debi" Anne Kytle Jones
Nov 23, 2025
Deborah “Debi” Anne Kytle Jones, age 68, of Cornelia, Georgia, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 23, 2025.
Born in Toccoa, Georgia on August 20, 1957, she was the daughter of Brenda Anne Cash Watkins and the late John E. Kytle. Debi was a graduate of Habersham Central High School, Class of 1976. She married the love...
Janie Seabolt Henderson
Nov 22, 2025
Janie Seabolt Henderson, age 82, of Cornelia, Georgia, took her Heavenly flight home to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 22, 2025, after an extended illness.
Born in Habersham County, on December 20, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Narvie and Bessie Seabolt. She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years "Tommy" Thomas Eugene Henderson....
Thomas Travis Colbert
Nov 21, 2025
Thomas Travis Colbert, age 52, of Mount Airy, Georgia, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 21, 2025.
Born in Gainesville, Georgia on June 4, 1973, he was a son of the late James and Cathy Elaine Sullens Colbert.
Travis worked as a mechanic and was of the Christian faith. He loved his family deeply, and the greatest joy...
Little Miss Ivy May Rowland
Nov 21, 2025
Little Miss Ivy May Rowland, the precious 10-day-old daughter of Dillin & LaRae Mauldin Rowland of Baldwin, Georgia, ran into the loving arms of Jesus on Friday, November 21, 2025.
Born on November 11, 2025, Ivy May’s time on Earth was brief, yet the love she brought and the hearts she touched will be cherished forever.
She was preceded in death by...
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