Local Obituaries
Thomas Jackson Westmoreland
Feb 13, 2026
Thomas Jackson Westmoreland, age 82, of Cornelia, Georgia, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, February 13, 2026.
Born on January 13, 1944, in Lula, Georgia, Thomas was the son of the late James Jackson Westmoreland and Nancy Clarice Welborn Westmoreland. He was raised in Banks County and attended Hickory Flat School before graduating from Banks County High School...
Tommy Lee McConnell
Feb 10, 2026
Tommy Lee McConnell, age 96, of Commerce, Georgia, formerly of Habersham County, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
Born in Demorest, Georgia on September 4, 1929, Tommy was the beloved son of the late Paul McConnell, Sr. and Emma Inez Cash McConnell. He was a man of strong faith, quiet strength, and unwavering...
Carrina Brock Gailey
Feb 9, 2026
Carrina Brock Gailey, age 75, of Homer, Georgia, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 9, 2026.
Born on April 7, 1950, in Commerce, Georgia, she was the beloved daughter of the late Floyd Brock and Lucy Robinson Brock.
Carrina was a devoted homemaker and a faithful member of New Birth Baptist Church in Baldwin, where she lovingly served...
Richard Scott Scribner
Feb 7, 2026
Richard Scott Scribner, age 91, of Cornelia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 7, 2026.
Born on April 11, 1934, in Chicago, Richard was the son of the late Warren Francis Scribner and Rhoma Glyde Gale Scribner. He lived a life defined by service, scholarship, faith, and devotion to family.
Richard proudly served his country in the United States Army for over...
Carrie Gailey Norton
Feb 6, 2026
Carrie Gailey Norton, age 85, of the Hollingsworth Community in Baldwin, Georgia, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, February 6, 2026.
Born on March 8, 1940, in Banks County, Georgia, Carrie was a daughter of the late Lee Gailey and Arizona Brock Gailey. She lived a life marked by faith, hard work, and quiet devotion to her family...
Cathy Hamric Nelson
Feb 6, 2026
Cathy Hamric Nelson, age 67, of Demorest, Georgia, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, February 6, 2026.
Born on November 29, 1958, in Leesburg, Florida, Cathy was a beloved daughter of the late Royce “Bud” Hamric and Imogene Baker Hamric. Cathy lived a life defined by faith, service, and deep love for her family. She and David spent...
Arthur Paul "Art" Walter
Feb 5, 2026
II Tim. 4:7: "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day - and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for His appearing."
Arthur Paul...
Danny Keith Bowen, Sr.
Feb 5, 2026
Danny Keith Bowen, Sr., age 52, of Cleveland, passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2026.
Born on March 31, 1973, in Atlanta, he was the son of the late Eugene Bowen and Connie Burdine Morgan.
Danny was a hardworking and talented man who spent much of his life as a self-employed cabinet maker and mechanic. He took great pride in his work...
Linda Marie Miller Key
Feb 5, 2026
Linda Marie Miller Key, age 83, of Mount Airy, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 5, 2026.
Born on April 11, 1942, in Gainesville, Georgia, Linda was the beloved daughter of the late Thurmond and Ruby Gilbert Miller. Throughout her life, she was known for her strong spirit, love of the outdoors, and deep devotion to her family.
Linda found joy...
David Brian Widding
Feb 4, 2026
David Brian Widding, age 59, of Clarkesville, Georgia, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 4, 2026. Born on February 16, 1966, in Norwalk, Connecticut, David was the beloved son of the late George Clarence Widding and Agnes Mary Kubish Widding.
David lived a life rooted in faith, service, and compassion for others. He proudly served his country...
Chad Dee Simmemon
Feb 2, 2026
Chad Dee Simmemon, age 51, of Alto, Georgia, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 2, 2026.
Born in Demorest, Georgia, on June 20, 1974, Chad was the beloved son of the late Winston Churchhill “Joy” Simmemon and Gail Elaine Dalton Simmemon.
Chad was a lineman by trade for many years, a profession he took great pride in. His...
Roy Lee Hill
Feb 1, 2026
Roy Lee Hill, age 79, of Cornelia, passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2026, after a long battle with COPD.
Born on November 7, 1946, in Habersham County, he was the son of the late Lamar and Ruth Dover Hill. Mr. Hill was a 1964 graduate of North Habersham High School where he received an award for perfect attendance all 12 years. He...
Lewis Henry Benfield
Feb 1, 2026
Lewis Henry Benfield, age 88, of Clarkesville, Georgia, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 1, 2026.
Born on September 10, 1937, in Clarkesville, Georgia, Lewis was the beloved son of the late Marlor Lee Benfield and Sally Ivester Benfield. A lifelong resident of Clarkesville, he was known for his strong work ethic, quiet kindness, and deep devotion...
Regina Lynn Abernathy
Jan 30, 2026
Regina “Lynn” Abernathy, age 63, of Mount Airy, Georgia, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2026, following a brief illness.
Born on July 25, 1962, in Gastonia, North Carolina, Lynn was the beloved daughter of the late Kenneth Abernathy and the late Linda Carlan Abernathy. From the very beginning, she lived life with creativity, curiosity, and an unmistakable free spirit.
Lynn had...
Gervis King Loggins Taylor
Jan 30, 2026
Gervis King Loggins Taylor, age 87, of Alto, passed away on Friday, January 30, 2026.
Born on May 23, 1938, in Alto, she was a daughter of the late Peter King and Recie Martin King. In addition to her parents, Gervis was preceded in death by her first husband, Fay Eugene Loggins; second husband, Robert E. "Bob" Taylor; brothers, Max, Allen,...
Annette Suzette Saunders Beise
Jan 29, 2026
Annette Suzette Saunders Beise, age 65, of Mount Airy, GA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 29, 2026. Born on November 30, 1960, in Waterbury, Connecticut, Annette was the beloved daughter of the late Richard Saunders and Betty Bell Trudeau Saunders.
Annette was a true people person—warm, kind, and effortlessly connecting with everyone she met. Her greatest joy in life was...
Claude Edward "Punkin" Poole, Sr.
Jan 27, 2026
Claude Edward "Punkin" Poole, Sr, went home to be with our Lord and Savior on January 27, 2026. He passed away peacefully in his sleep, with no suffering whatsoever, at Summerhill Senior Living Center in Perry, Georgia.
Funeral services will be held at Southerland Funeral Chapel, Eastman, GA at 3:00 pm on Friday, January 30, 2026, with Rev. Kenneth McEntire officiating....
John Andrew "Drew" Branson
Jan 26, 2026
John Andrew “Drew” Branson, age 41, of Mount Airy, GA, peacefully entered into eternity with Jesus, healed and whole, in the early morning hours of Monday, January 26, 2026, following his year-long courageous battle with cancer.
Drew was born in Gainesville, GA on September 7, 1984. He was an avid outdoorsman and had a great love for hiking, backpacking, camping, hunting,...
William Smith Craig
Jan 25, 2026
William Smith Craig, age 80, of Mount Airy, Georgia, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 25, 2026.
Born on March 31, 1945, in Carnesville, Georgia, William was the son of the late Roy Little Craig, Sr. and Winnie Bell Pilgrim Craig. A proud patriot, he honorably served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam...
David Gary Ivester
Jan 22, 2026
David Gary Ivester, age 72, of Clarkesville, Georgia, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 22, 2026.
Born in Demorest, Georgia on August 6, 1953, David was a beloved son of the late John Alford “Dutch” Ivester and Dorothy Louise Garrett Ivester.
David worked with Ivester Concrete for a number of years, where he was known for his strong...
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