Local Obituaries
Joanna Janet Flores Martinez
Aug 9, 2026
Joanna Janet Flores Martinez, age 25, of Mount Airy, Georgia, took her heavenly flight home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, August 9, 2026.
Born in Demorest, Georgia, on February 15, 2001, Joanna was a daughter of Berta Martinez and Rafael Ojeda, and Salomon Flores. She was a graduate of Habersham Central High School, Class of 2021.
Joanna’s 25...
Daniel James Mashburn
Aug 9, 2026
Daniel "Dan" James Mashburn, age 75, of Homer, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 9, 2026.
Born May 13, 1951, in Wisconsin, Dan was the son of the late Robert Lee Mashburn and Joan Eichwald Mashburn. He was a longtime employee of Heidelberg Materials and was a man who found enjoyment in the simple things in life. Dan especially enjoyed watching...
Baby Aurora Scout Fortenberry
Aug 8, 2026
Baby Aurora Scout Fortenberry, daughter of Jesse Dakota Fortenberry & Britnee Isenberger Fortenberry, passed away on Saturday, August 08, 2026.
“First thing each morning, my daddy would snatch me up and cover me in kisses, oh how his beard tickled me. Then we’d go outside and bask in the sun. I have stormy blue eyes that mesmerized my brown-eyed dad and...
Tommy Merrill England
Aug 8, 2026
Tommy England, 74, of Cornelia, Georgia, and a longtime resident of Gainesville, Georgia, passed away on August 8, 2026.
Tommy was born in Winder, Georgia, at Winder-Barrow Hospital to the late Louie Dean England and Elbert England. He grew up surrounded by family and spent much of his childhood working alongside them on the family farm in Flowery Branch, Georgia. Those...
Elder David Lawrence Bryson
Aug 7, 2026
Elder David Lawrence Bryson, affectionately known as “Pop” or “Poppa” by his children, grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, and nieces and nephews, entered into his rest and ceased from his labors on August 7, 2026, at the age of sixty-five.
David entered this world on January 29, 1961, born to Paul and Bernice Bryson in Demorest, Georgia. His father was an ordained Baptist...
Martha Ann Williams Galloway
Aug 7, 2026
Martha Ann Williams Galloway, age 75, of Lula, Georgia, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, August 07, 2026.
Born in Clarkesville, Georgia on October 31, 1950, Martha was a daughter of the late Talmadge Herrin and Stella Smith Herrin Cleveland. She was a hardworking and dedicated woman who spent more than 40 years with Fieldale Farms Corporation, where...
Connie Martin Gosnell
Aug 5, 2026
Constance “Connie” Martin Gosnell, of Demorest, Georgia, peacefully entered into eternal rest and restored health in Heaven on August 05, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
Connie was born on November 29, 1970, and was known for her warm heart, gentle spirit, contagious laugh, and unwavering loyalty and love for those around her. She found joy in the simple...
Jane Porter Barden
Aug 5, 2026
Mrs. Jane Porter Barden, age 93, of Cornelia, Georgia, took her heavenly flight home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, August 5, 2026.
Born in Maysville, Georgia on December 18, 1932, she was a daughter of the late James Thomas "Jake" Porter and Dorothy Hogsed Porter. Jane devoted much of her life to serving others, leaving a lasting...
Bennie Sue Mayfield
Aug 2, 2026
Bennie Sue Mayfield, age 70, of Cornelia, Georgia, took her heavenly flight home to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 02, 2026.
Born in Toccoa, Georgia, on March 03, 1956, Bennie Sue was a daughter of the late Ralph Mayfield, Sr. and Lola Mae Williams Mayfield. She was a graduate of Habersham Central High School, Class of 1974.
Bennie Sue was...
W. Ross Martin
Jul 30, 2026
W. Ross Martin, age 86, of Cornelia, Georgia, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, July 30, 2026, following an extended illness.
Born in Clarkesville, Georgia on April 7, 1940, he was a son of the late Walter Lee Martin and Pauline Jarrell Martin. Ross was a proud graduate of North Habersham High School, Class of 1958,...
Frankie Edward Smith
Jul 27, 2026
Frankie Edward Smith, age 75, of Demorest, Georgia, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, July 27, 2026.
Born at the historic "Charm House" in Clarkesville, Georgia, on January 7, 1951, he was a son of the late William Isaac "Bill" Smith and Sadie Elizabeth Chitwood Smith.
A man whose life was defined by service, integrity, and unwavering...
Gretchen Gissibl Krane
Jul 27, 2026
Gretchen Gissibl Krane, age 85, of Toccoa, Georgia, formerly of Waukegan, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 27, 2026.
Born on June 18, 1941, Gretchen was the daughter of the late Peter Gissibl and Paula Eisner Gissibl. She was a loving and devoted woman who cherished the simple joys of life, especially spending time outdoors and working on projects around...
William Edward Burton
Jul 26, 2026
William Edward Burton, age 75, of Mount Airy, Georgia, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, July 26, 2026.
Born in Demorest, Georgia on December 10, 1950, William was the son of the late William Castalow Burton and Ora Lee Ansley Burton. He graduated from South Habersham High School with the Class of 1969 and later fulfilled...
Lucas Caleb Brezeale
Jul 25, 2026
Lucas Caleb Brezeale, age 3, of Cornelia, Georgia, ran into the loving arms of Jesus on Saturday, July 25, 2026.
Born in Seneca, South Carolina on July 31, 2022, Lucas was the cherished son of Caleb Darren Brezeale and Karrie Lynn Roberts of Cornelia, Georgia. Though his time on this earth was far too brief, Lucas filled every day with love,...
Sue McCollum Landers
Jul 25, 2026
Sue McCollum Landers, age 86, of Clarkesville, Georgia, took her Heavenly flight home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, July 25, 2026.
Born in Cleveland, Georgia on September 4, 1939, she was the daughter of the late William Paul McCollum and Daisy Irene Miles McCollum. Sue was raised in the Blue Creek Community of White County and graduated...
Louise Crocker Whitlock Terrell
Jul 24, 2026
Louise Crocker Whitlock Terrell, age 74, of Alto, Georgia, peacefully entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on Friday, July 24, 2026.
Born in Homer, Georgia on January 30, 1952, she was the beloved daughter of the late Coy Lee Crocker and Edith Dodd Crocker. Louise dedicated many years of her life to serving others through her self-employed housekeeping...
Calvin Claude Stamey
Jul 17, 2026
Calvin Claude Stamey, age 65 of Clarkesville, Georgia, peacefully completed his earthly journey and entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior on Friday, July 17, 2026.
Born in Demorest, Georgia, on March 24, 1961, Calvin was the son of the late Clyde Stamey and Ruby Holbrooks Stamey. He faithfully served the Habersham County School System for many years as...
Teresa Jordan Lingerfelt
Jul 16, 2026
Teresa Jordan Lingerfelt, age 72, of Carnesville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 16, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on July 21, 1953, Teresa was the beloved daughter of the late Fred Jordan and Cornelia Campbell Jordan. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend whose greatest joy in life was the love she shared with...
Betty Rosetta Galloway Densmore
Jul 15, 2026
Betty Rosetta Galloway Densmore, age 91, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, and has gone home. She was born on April 29, 1935, to the late Barry and Ozella Ivester Galloway Vanhook. She grew up in Turnerville, GA. and was an honor graduate of Tallulah Falls School.
Betty was known by many names, but all went with the same big...
Stella Holcomb Gragg
Jul 12, 2026
Stella Holcomb Gragg, age 87, of Clarkesville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 12, 2026.
Born on July 19, 1938, in Tiger, Georgia, Stella was the daughter of the late Sylvia "S.B." Holcomb and Ellie Tyler Holcomb. She was the beloved wife of the late Rev. Chester Thomas Gragg, faithfully serving alongside him throughout his ministry as a devoted pastor's wife....
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