Local Obituaries
Hoyt Steve Parson
Aug 4, 2025
Hoyt Steve Parson, age 68, of Alto, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 4, 2025.
Born on November 07, 1956, in Jacksonville, Florida, he was the son of the late Hoyt Benton and Omazell Armour Parson. Steve dedicated over 18 years to D&S Lumber Company and had been employed with SRM Concrete for over 21 years. In...
Joyce Ann Dover Hayes
Aug 3, 2025
Joyce Ann Dover Hayes, age 81, of Jefferson, passed away on Sunday, August 3, 2025.
Born on April 3, 1944, in Clarkesville, she was a daughter of the late Wilborn and Nellie Fay Herring Dover. Joyce was retired from Johnson & Johnson and was a member of Clarkesville Baptist Church. In her spare time, she enjoyed numerous hobbies such as, jigsaw...
Charles Edwin "Charlie" Norton
Aug 1, 2025
Charles Edwin "Charlie" Norton, 39 and holding, of Homer, passed away on Friday, August 1, 2025.
Born on July 15, 1953, in Demorest, he was a son of the late J.D. and Lillie Mae Smith Norton. Charlie retired from Ethicon – Johnson & Johnson with 35 years of service as a needle technician. More importantly, Charlie will be remembered for his...
Isabella Yuliana Bravo
Aug 1, 2025
Isabella Yuliana Bravo, a beloved daughter, sister, granddaughter, and friend, left this world on August 1, 2025, after bravely fighting a courageous battle with acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
Born on November 27, 2012, in Gainesville, Georgia, Isabella brought a brightness into the lives of everyone she met, illuminating her family’s hearts with her joyful spirit and infectious laughter.
As a rising 7th-grade student...
Melanie Hewell McCallister
Jul 30, 2025
Melanie Hewell McCallister, age 64, of Lula, passed away on Wednesday, July 30, 2025.
Born on May 20, 1961, in Gainesville, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Edward and Willie Dove Hewell. Melanie was a 1979 graduate of East Hall High School. She was a homemaker who enjoyed time with her children, gardening, canning, hunting, and her cats. Melanie...
Bernice Welborn Bryson
Jul 30, 2025
Bernice Welborn Bryson, age 86, of Banks County, Georgia, entered her heavenly home on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. Born on July 11, 1939, in Clarkesville, Habersham County, Georgia, Bernice was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and faithful servant of the Lord. She was a 25-year resident of Banks County and a devoted member of Union Hill Missionary Baptist Church.
Bernice lived...
Betty Ann Lathan Gosnell
Jul 30, 2025
Betty Ann Lathan Gosnell, age 80, of Cornelia, passed away on Wednesday, July 30, 2025.
Born on October 31, 1944, in Demorest, she was a daughter of the late Dawson and Dorothy Cash Lathan. Betty Ann was retired from Habersham Medical Center and attended Good News Baptist Church. She loved her church and her family tremendously, especially the grandchildren and great...
Bryan Naymond Addis
Jul 29, 2025
Bryan Naymond Addis, age 62, of Mount Airy, passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2025.
Born on June 11, 1963, in Clayton, he was the son of Angela Owenby Addis and the late Raymond Addis. Bryan was a 1982 graduate of Rabun County High School and was mostly known as owner of B&R Small Engine Shop. He attended New Hope Baptist...
Wanice Gale Ward Dalton
Jul 27, 2025
Wanice Gale Ward Dalton, age 91, of Demorest, passed away on Sunday, July 27, 2025.
Born on May 20, 1934, in Baldwin, she was a daughter of the late Noel Carlton and Bessie Amanda Poole Ward. Mrs. Dalton was retired from Chicopee/Ethicon and was a member of Cornelia Christian Church. She will be remembered for her fondness for traveling and especially...
Gary King Thomas
Jul 23, 2025
Gary King Thomas of Cornelia, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 following a short illness.
Born in Waynesboro, Virginia, on June 29, 1957, Gary lived there before moving to Florida and Puerto Rico, and then primarily grew up in Truro, Nova Scotia. He moved to Cornelia, Georgia in 1982.
Gary was active in gymnastics, competing and coaching, both in Canada...
Jesse "Harlon" King
Jul 16, 2025
Jesse "Harlon" King, age 75, of Macon, formerly of Alto, passed away on Wednesday, July 16, 2025.
Born on October 22, 1949, in Habersham County, he was a son of the late James Amos and Henrietta Wiley King. Harlon worked with Maxwell Grave Service for a number of years. He enjoyed farm life and was especially fond of animals and diet...
Walter David Myers
Jul 15, 2025
Walter David Myers, age 67, of Cornelia, passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2025.
Born on January 17, 1958, in Gainesville, he was the son of the late Thomas Jackson Myers and Rebecca Sue Atkins Myers. Walter was a U.S. Army veteran, who went on to be an electrician with Lewis Electric and traveled in 35 states during his career. He...
Dorothy Jean Graham Cutshall
Jul 12, 2025
Dorothy Jean Graham Cutshall, age 85, went home to be with The Lord on Saturday, July 12, 2025. She was born May 2, 1940 in Knoxville, TN to the late James and Mattie Houk Graham. Mrs. Cutshall was a homemaker who enjoyed reading her Bible and loved her family and friends. She was a true prayer warrior and a member...
Casey Paul Wilson
Jul 12, 2025
Casey Paul Wilson, age 47, of Alto, took his final ride on Saturday July 12, 2025, leaving behind a legacy as colorful and unforgettable as the Mountain Dew he practically lived on.
Born on November 02, 1977, Casey was a true original — a wild man, a jokester, and the undeniable life of every party he ever stepped into. He wasn’t...
Betty Terry Tench
Jul 8, 2025
Betty Terry Tench, age 87, of Cornelia, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 8, 2025.
Born on July 21, 1937, in Demorest, she was the daughter of the late William Hollis and Pearlean Cragg Terry. Betty was employed with Standard Telephone Company from 1978 until 1997. She then became a self-employed caretaker, which reflected her natural inclination...
Brian Dennis
Jul 7, 2025
Brian Dennis, “The GOAT,” age 52, of Demorest, Georgia, passed away on Monday, July 7, 2025.
Born on June 22, 1973, in Durham, North Carolina, Brian was the son of the late Cleo and Debbie “Lucy” Dennis.
A proud graduate of Southern High School in Durham, Brian began his career with Coca-Cola before discovering his true passion in the bowling industry. He...
Michael Preston Ferguson
Jul 7, 2025
Michael Preston Ferguson, age 56, of Habersham County, passed away on Monday, July 7, 2025.
Born in Gainesville, Georgia, on March 4, 1969, Michael was a man of warmth, wit, and profound compassion who touched the lives of many. A lifelong Bulldog and proud UGA alumnus, Michael cheered on his team with the same spirited optimism he brought to all aspects...
Marilyn McAllister Wildes
Jul 5, 2025
Marilyn McAllister Wildes, age 81, of Hoschton passed away Saturday, July 5, 2025, at her home under the loving care of her family.
Born in Clarkesville, Georgia, she grew up in Habersham Mills, the daughter of Paul and Pearl McAllister, with her large loving family of nine brothers and sisters. Marilyn was a 1961 graduate of North Habersham High School. Her...
Rocky Lee Tullis
Jul 4, 2025
Rocky Lee Tullis, age 54 of Mount Airy, Georgia, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 4, 2025, in Gainesville, Georgia.
Born on May 28, 1971, in Toccoa, Georgia, Rocky was the son of Jerry & Teresa Tullis of Mount Airy & the late Nancy Wade Browning.
A dedicated professional, Rocky worked for Kelkad Project Management, where he was...
Pamela Lee Finney
Jul 2, 2025
Pamela Lee Finney, age 64, of Demorest, took her Heavenly flight home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 2, 2025.
Born on November 11, 1960, in Asheville, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late O'Neil Drannan Cole and Cecilia Gaye Whit Cole. Pamela retired from Banks Jackson Commerce Hospital with 15 years of service. She loved her...
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