Local Obituaries
Michael Brock
Jul 19, 2023
Michael Patrick Brock, age 53, of Commerce, passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2023. Born on August 8, 1969, in Toccoa, he was a son of the late Verlon Brock and Reba Ivester Brock. Mr. Brock worked in residential construction for Brock’s Construction. In his spare time, Michael enjoyed hot rods and cars in general, but most of all he...
Frances Stagner
Jul 19, 2023
Frances Hefner Stagner, of Mt. Airy, passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2023. Born in Mt. Airy, she was a daughter of the late Edward L. “Dick” Hefner and Emma Lou Harris Hefner. Frances was the co-owner and operator of Big A Monument Company and a member of Joy Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...
Doris Hickman
Jul 18, 2023
Doris J. Hof Hickman, age 95, of Tiger, GA, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, July 18, 2023. Doris was born in Summit, New Jersey, and was welcomed into the world on June 16, 1928, by her parents, Julius and Johanna Hof and her brothers, Julius and Arnold, all of whom preceded her in death....
Brian Saunders
Jul 12, 2023
Brian “Biff” Saunders, age 66, of Sugar Hill and Clarkesville, passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2023. Born on December 4, 1956, in Nashville, Tennessee, he was a son of the late Marion Ray Saunders and Ruby Gloria Smith Saunders. Mr. Saunders graduated from Druid Hills High School and North Georgia Technical School. He went on to pursue a career...
Ura Crowe-Drew
Jul 11, 2023
Ura Elizabeth Crowe-Drew, age 47, of Clarkesville, passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2023. Born on January 29, 1976, in Demorest, she was the daughter of Danny N. Crowe and Ura W. Crowe of Clarkesville. Ura worked as a Master cosmetologist for seven years and previously worked in sleep science for four years. In her spare time, she enjoyed oil...
Daniel Orr
Jul 9, 2023
Daniel Orr age 60, of Mt. Airy, passed away on Sunday, July 9, 2023. Born on September 24, 1962, he was a son of the late Fred M. Orr and Ellen Hamilton Orr. Mr. Orr was a self-employed mechanic and owned Big Katz Converters, in earlier years he owned Sherwood Jewelers. Daniel was a talented jeweler and amateur race car...
James Dover
Jul 7, 2023
James Ross Dover, age 71, of Clarkesville, passed away on Friday, July 7, 2023. His wishes were to be cremated and no formal service is planned at this time. An online guest register is available and may be viewed at www.mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com. MCGAHEE-GRIFFIN & STEWART FUNERAL HOME OF CORNELIA, GEORGIA (706/778-8668) IS IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS.
James Wright
Jul 5, 2023
James W. Wright, age 98, of Cornelia, passed away on Wednesday, July 5, 2023. Born on August 7, 1924, in Commerce, he was the son of the late Frank Wright and Ethel Shirley Wright. Mr. Wright served in the U. S. Army Corp. of Engineers and later worked in the poultry industry for 38 years and retired from Fieldale Corporation,...
Regina Scroggs
Jul 3, 2023
Regina Gerrells Scroggs, age 75, of Alto, passed away on Monday, July 3, 2023, at her residence surrounded by family and friends. Born on March 11, 1948, in Baldwin, she was a daughter of the late Lowell Gerrells and Mattie Lee McDuffie Gerrells. Mrs. Scroggs worked as a Petroleum Specialist at Hasty Mart in Baldwin. Regina was a hard worker,...
Flois Massey Duckett
Jul 1, 2023
Flois Massey Duckett, age 100, of Demorest, passed away on Saturday, July 1, 2023. Born on March 22, 1923, in Hollingsworth, she was a daughter of the late George and Iona Massey. Flois worked for many years as the Treasurer for Piedmont College. Mrs. Duckett loved her family and was a member of Demorest Baptist Church. In addition to her...
Vera Shelnut
Jun 30, 2023
Vera Mae Kinsey Shelnut, age 87, of Alto, passed away on Friday, June 30, 2023, at her residence following an extended illness. Born on April 8, 1936, in Habersham County, she was a daughter of the late William Lester Kinsey and Mary Elzoria McCallister Kinsey. Vera was retired from Ethicon with 19 ½ years of service and had previously worked...
Jane Mccravy
Jun 28, 2023
Jane Addis McCravy, age 76, of Douglasville, passed away on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. Born on February 7, 1947, in Clayton, she was a daughter of the late Claude Addis and Hazel Shook Addis. Mrs. McCravy retired from AT&T and was a Jehovah’s Witness. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Larry Addis and...
Karen Hughes
Jun 25, 2023
Karen Hughes, age 70, of Alto, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 25, 2023, surrounded by her family. Born on February 15, 1953, in Atlanta, she was the daughter of the late Rev. James C. Smith and Mamie Cowart Smith. Mrs. Hughes worked as a bookkeeper for a number of years until retirement. Karen began playing the piano at the...
Sabrina Stewart
Jun 21, 2023
Sabrina Stewart, age 47, of Martin, passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. Born on October 6, 1975, in Habersham County, she was a daughter of the late Ronnie Stewart and Vanessa Chastain Stewart. Ms. Stewart received her Bachelor’s Degree from North Georgia Technical College in Turf and Golf Management. She enjoyed all things outdoors including, fishing, camping, mudding, and...
Valerie Coleman
Jun 20, 2023
Valerie Baity Coleman age 90, of Mt. Airy, passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2023. Born on May 7, 1933, in Kings Mountain, North Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Arthur Pinkney Baity and Eloise Early Baity. Mrs. Coleman was a graphic designer and worked for the Northeast Georgian for nine years. Valerie is described by her family...
Barbara Wood
Jun 19, 2023
Barbara Jean Garner Wood age 86, of Demorest, passed away on Monday, June 19, 2023. Born on April 8, 1937, in Habersham County, she was a daughter of the late J. D. Garner and Ione Taylor Garner. Mrs. Wood was retired from Clarkesville Mill. Barbara was an avid reader and enjoyed reading her Bible and the Northeast Georgian. She loved...
Brian Ramirez-Miguel
Jun 17, 2023
Brian Ramirez-Miguel, age 12 of Cornelia, passed away on Saturday, June 17, 2023. Born on March 18, 2011, in Demorest, he was a son of Julio Ramirez-Diego and Maria Juan-Miguel. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his brother, Sergio Ramirez; and sisters, Jennifer Ramirez-Miguel, Karen Ramirez-Miguel, and Christina Ramirez-Miguel. The family will receive friends at their residence,...
Dan White
Jun 16, 2023
Dan White age 74, of Gainesville, passed away on Friday, June 16, 2023. Born on December 4, 1948, in Hollingsworth, he was a son of the late Beacher White and Mellie Segars White. Mr. White was a veteran of the United States Army. In earlier years, Dan owned and operated a store/barber shop as he prepared for his future career....
Richmond Alford
Jun 15, 2023
Richmond Don “Richie” Alford, age 52, of Lula, passed away on Thursday, June 15, 2023. Born on January 12, 1971, in Gulfport, Mississippi, he was a son of Robert Don Alford and Marjorie Mott Alford of Maysville. Richie retired from Banks County Fire Department as a Captain and upon retirement, he became the owner and operator of Habersham Glass. He...
Homer London
Jun 14, 2023
Homer Harrison London, age 88, of Cornelia, passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2023. Born on March 13, 1935, in White County, he was a son of the late James Carson London and Minnie Ethel Morrison London. Mr. London was a United States Army Veteran having proudly served his country. After serving in the military, he opened his own business...
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