Local Obituaries
Timothy Lee Carabin
Jun 17, 2025
Timothy Lee "Tim" Carabin, age 50, of Toccoa, passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2025.
Born on December 27, 1974, in Deland, Florida, he was the son of the late Francis Lee and Barbara June Leach Carabin. Tim was employed by CD Properties and was a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church. He was an avid outdoorsman, who enjoyed golfing, hunting,...
Rhonda Cris Moody
Jun 16, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Rhonda Cris Moody, who departed this world on Monday, June 16, 2025, at the age of 58. Born on December 3, 1966, Cris lived a life full of love, compassion, and unwavering faith. Her legacy is carried on by her beloved family and friends, who will forever cherish the...
Stacey Lee Rowland
Jun 16, 2025
Stacey Lee Rowland, age 52, of Baldwin, passed away on Monday, June 16, 2025.
Born on July 13, 1972, in Royston, he was a son of the late Robert Lee and Barbara Ann Sorrow Rowland. Stacey was employed with SK Battery and was a member of Calvary Temple Church. He will be remembered for his love of his family, especially his...
Elder Paul Willis Bryson
Jun 15, 2025
Elder Paul Willis Bryson was born February 15, 1937 to Zebulon and Margaret Watkins Bryson in Scaly, NC. He was preceded in death by brothers, Harold, Herschel, Hayward, Ray and Neville; sisters, Dorothy and Edith; his beloved son, Vernon; and several nieces, nephews and dear friends.
He is survived by his true love of sixty-nine years, Bernice Welborn Bryson; son, David...
Jean Stewart Lee
Jun 14, 2025
Jean Stewart Lee, age 62, of Clarkesville, passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2025.
Born on July 12, 1962, in Demorest, she was the daughter of the late Walter Allen "Dub" and Imogene Smith Stewart. Jean was employed with Lanier Technical College for 25 years, where she retired as a supervisor in housekeeping. In her spare time, she enjoyed riding horses,...
Dorothy Whitfield Wooten
Jun 13, 2025
Dorothy Whitfield Wooten, age 60, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 13, 2025, in Gainesville. Born on July 20, 1964, in Demorest, Dorothy touched the lives of many through her compassionate work and her deep love for her family.
Dorothy is survived by her loving family, her daughter, Rebecca Phillips (Brian); her daughter, Crystal Tyler; and her stepdaughter, Susanne Franklin; her...
Sue Tucker Ward Gailey
Jun 13, 2025
Sue Tucker Ward Gailey, age 73 of Baldwin, Georgia, as her late mother-in-law, Mary Sancken Ward would have said, “made the big trip” on Friday, June 13, 2025.
Born in Atlanta, Georgia on June 10, 1952, she was a daughter of the late William McClendon & Nell Brown Tucker. In addition to her parents, She was preceded in death by her...
Carole McConnell
Jun 13, 2025
Carole McConnell, age 72, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 13, 2025, at the age of 72 in Tignall, Georgia. Born on April 12, 1953, in Habersham County, Carole was a life- long farmer.
Carole is survived by his wife, Janet Gunner McConnell, who stood by his side through the many seasons of life. He is survived by his son, Bobby...
Louise Armour Morris
Jun 12, 2025
Louise Armour Morris, age 76 of Alto, Georgia, passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord on June 12, 2025, at her residence surrounded by her family and friends.
Born on April 9, 1949, in Habersham County, she was the daughter of the late Clarence & Verdie Victoria Moore Armour. Louise was a remarkable woman whose life was defined by her...
Vickey Louise Dalton
Jun 10, 2025
Vickey "Louise" Dalton, age 62, of Gainesville, passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2025.
Born on November 27, 1962, in Demorest, she was a daughter of the late George Otis Dalton and Patricia Ann Crocker Gibson. Louise was employed with Fieldale Farms Corp. for 40 years and was also a caregiver. She was full of laughter and loved to travel in...
Ruby Garrison Free
Jun 8, 2025
Ruby Garrison Free, age 95, of Homer, passed away on Sunday, June 8, 2025.
Born on April 6, 1930, in Homer, she was the daughter of the late John and Sue Hardy Garrison. Ruby was from the generation that believed in hard work, and she exemplified that ethic with 39 years of service at Carwood Manufacturing and then with another 28...
James Smith
Jun 4, 2025
James Smith, age 73, of Seneca, South Carolina, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 4, 2025.
Born on April 22, 1952, in Cornelia, Georgia, he was a son of the late Essie Smith. James was a graduate of Washington High School in Greenville, South Carolina. He retired from Milliken and was an avid Gamecock fan. James was...
Marcella Diaz Juarez
Jun 4, 2025
Marcela Diaz Juarez, age 56, of Cornelia, passed away on Wednesday, June 4, 2025.
Born on December 9, 1968, in Puerto Escondido, San Pedro Mixtepec, Juquila, Oaxaca, Mexico, she was a daughter of Juan Fidel Diaz and the late Maria Tomasa Juarez. Marcela was a homemaker and of the Catholic faith. She enjoyed cooking, cleaning, and planting flowers.
In addition to her...
Kelvin Michael Posten
May 22, 2025
Kelvin Michael Posten, born on September 29, 1970, in Cumming, Georgia, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2025, in Alto, Georgia. He is remembered as a dedicated truck driver for SRM Concrete Company, where he brought his steadfast work ethic and commitment to excellence each day.
Kelvin was preceded in death by his father, Harold James Posten, Sr., whose memory will...
Deborah Ann Cook Crocker
May 17, 2025
Deborah Ann Cook Crocker, age 70 of Alto, took her heavenly flight home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 17, 2025.
Born in Demorest, Georgia on July 03, 1954, she was a daughter of the late Carl & Elizabeth Ann McEntire Cook. Deborah was a dedicated mail carrier for the United States Postal Service for 30 years. Deborah was...
Carolyn Virginia Barrett (England)
May 16, 2025
Carolyn Virginia Barrett (England), 67 of Baldwin, GA, passed away on Friday, May 16, 2025, surrounded by family. Born on April 11, 1958, in Cobb County, GA, she was a daughter of the late John Robert England and Edna Mae England.
In Addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister Maggie Jean England and her brother Everette...
Ray E. Stewart
May 13, 2025
Ray E. Stewart, age 86, of Mt. Airy, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 13, 2025.
Born on January 2, 1939, in Clarkesville, he was a son of the late Virgil and Effie Wheeler Stewart. Ray was a long-time employee of Clarkesville Mill, where he worked until the mill closed. Then, he worked with McGahee-Griffin & Stewart...
Jane Angeline Palmer Oakes
May 11, 2025
Jane Angeline Palmer Oakes, age 95, of Demorest, took her Heavenly flight home to be with the Lord on Mother's Day, Sunday, May 11, 2025.
Born on May 5, 1930, in Habersham County, she was a daughter of the late Andrew Jackson and Stella King Palmer. Mrs. Oakes was a homemaker and a dedicated pastor's wife, who also cared for her...
Thomas Junior "T.J." Frady
May 7, 2025
Thomas Junior "T.J." Frady, age 41, of Lula, passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2025.
Born on June 29, 1983, in Demorest, he was a son of Tony Frady and Mary Crane Frady. T.J. was currently employed with SK Battery. He will be remembered as a loving husband, son, stepfather, friend, and avid Georgia Bulldog fan.
He is survived by his wife,...
Paul Steven "Butch" Sargent
May 3, 2025
Paul Steven "Butch" Sargent, age 60, of Alto, passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2025.
Born on April 5, 1965, in Lula, he was a son of the late William T., Sr. and Lucille Miller Sargent. Butch was a graduate of East Hall High School. He went on to be a truck driver for many years before retiring. In his spare...
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