Local Obituaries
Richard Greenway
Nov 26, 2022
Richard Dale Greenway, age 62, of Demorest, passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2022. Born on September 23, 1960 in Atlanta, he was a son of the late Quillian J. Greenway and Annie Sue Poole Greenway. Mr. Greenway had worked in residential construction and was a talented wood worker. In his spare time he enjoyed playing the drums and going...
Kim Couch
Nov 26, 2022
Kim Andrews Couch, age 60, of Mt. Airy, passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2022. Born on August 31, 1962, in Toccoa, she was the daughter of Pat Andrews of Baldwin and the late Edwin Andrews. Kim worked with Standard Telephone, Community Bank & Trust, and Edward Jones. In her spare time, she enjoyed doing crafts, working in the garden,...
Clifford Murphy
Nov 23, 2022
Clifford Vaughn Murphy, age 66, of Cleveland, passed away on Wednesday, November 23, 2022. Survivors include wife, Shelby J. Murphy of the home; six grandchildren; daughters and son-in-law, Jill Hyde (Jerry) of Ellijay, Kelly Pendley of Ellijay, Amanda Murphy of Westminster, South Carolina, and Whitney Murphy of Cleveland; sister and brother-in-law, Camilla London (Bo) of Cleveland; and one niece. Memorial...
Eloise Wade
Nov 20, 2022
Eloise Christine “Weezy” Parson Wade, age 89, of Homer, passed away on Sunday, November 20, 2022. Born on May 17, 1933, in Maysville, she was a daughter of the late Ervin Carter Parson and Minnie Magnolia Powell Parson. Mrs. Wade graduated from Banks County High School. Over the years, she was employed by the following: Baker & Taylor in Commerce,...
Stacy Freeman
Nov 18, 2022
Stacy Gunter Freeman, age 59, of Clarkesville, passed away on Friday, November 18, 2022. Born on July 19, 1963, she was a daughter of the late Royce Allen Gunter and Lonia Mae Pilgrim Gunter. Stacy was a homemaker and an L.P.N for 40 years. She was employed at Black Bear Lodge. She loved her family, enjoyed working with the elderly...
J. R. Reems
Nov 18, 2022
J.R. Reems, age 79, of Baldwin, passed away on Friday, November 18, 2022. Born on April 21, 1943 in Alto, he was a son of the late Myrtle Inez Norton Reems. Mr. Reems was retired from Southern Seed and worked for various companies to include; Cornelia Fire Department; served as the Chief of Baldwin Fire Department; Habersham Hardware, previously known...
Cathy Ann Lee
Nov 17, 2022
Cathy Ann Lee age 61, of Gainesville, passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2022. Born on October 23, 1961, she was a daughter of the late John Verdale Savage and Lois Whitfield Savage. Cathy had been employed by Schnadig Corporation and had previously worked at Hardee’s, and Holiday Inn. In her spare time she enjoyed going fishing, cooking for her...
Howard Chatham
Nov 12, 2022
Howard Jackson Chatham, age 74, of Clarkesville, passed away on Saturday, November 12, 2022. Born on November 17, 1947, in Atlanta, he was the son of the late Hubert and Frances Chatham. Survivors include his wife, Julia Holbrook Chatham; sister, Amelia Chatham; and brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Tom and Deborah Holbrook. A private graveside service will be held. In lieu of...
Ann Arwood
Nov 7, 2022
Ann Maxwell Arwood, age 85, of Clarkesville, passed away on Monday, November 7, 2022. Born on January 7, 1937, in Baldwin, she was a daughter of the late Tatum Lafayette Maxwell and Wilma Ayers Maxwell. Mrs. Arwood was a homemaker who loved all of her family, and especially her grandchildren. Above all she loved the Lord and her church at...
Harrison Adams
Nov 6, 2022
Harrison Adams, age 47, of Clarkesville, passed away on Sunday, November 6, 2022. Born on October 5, 1975 in Gainesville, he was a son of Sarah Adams of Clarkesville, and the late John Adams. Mr. Adams was self-employed in lawn care, and was a member of Wauka Mountain Baptist Church. He is described as a kind hearted person who loved...
Edward Cochran (Courtesy)
Nov 3, 2022
Edward Harold Cochran, 93, of Ringgold, Georgia passed away Thursday, November 3, 2022. A native of Homer, Georgia, he has lived in the Ringgold area for the past 52 years and was formerly of Columbus, Georgia. Harold was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a member of Northside Baptist Church in Columbus. He was owner/operator of Cochran’s Auto Truck...
Billy Umberhandt
Nov 2, 2022
Billy Umberhandt, age 68, of Baldwin, passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2022. Born on January 28, 1954, he was a son of the late Lewis David Umberhandt and Evelyn Carpenter Umberhandt. Mr. Umberhandt retired from Scovill after 18 years of employment. In his spare time Billy enjoyed taking rides through the mountains, loafing around and sitting in his man...
Issac Orsborn
Oct 30, 2022
Life Reflections Issac Eugene Orsborn entered this world on Wednesday, July 13, 1977. Issac was a loving son, brother, and devoted friend. Isaac lived his life to the fullest and without regret. He enjoyed listening to music and had an extreme love for country music and karaoke. A Time to Depart On Sunday October 30, 2022 while courageously enduring the...
Wendell Echols
Oct 28, 2022
Wendell Wayne Echols, age 82, of Alto, passed away on Friday, October 28, 2022, following an extended illness. Born on April 13, 1940, in Lula, he was a son of the late Harrison and Eunice Echols. Mr. Echols was a 1958 graduate of East Hall High School, which was the first graduating class of the school. He retired from Habersham...
R. Wayne Brain
Oct 27, 2022
R. Wayne Brain, age 67, of Baldwin, passed away on Thursday, October 27, 2022. Born on October 19, 1955, in Sigourney, Iowa, he was a son of the late Carl Brain and Dorothy Eckley Brain. Mr. Brain retired as a field engineer in the IT industry after 43 years of dedicated service. In his spare time, Wayne enjoyed woodworking. Survivors...
Jayden Phimory
Oct 25, 2022
Jayden Phet Phimory, beloved infant son of Tony Phimory and Chrissy Murray, passed away on Tuesday, October 25, 2022. During the short time Jayden was here, he touched many lives and was loved deeply by all. Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of Heaven belongs to such as these.”...
Lee Bowles
Oct 24, 2022
Lee Roy Bowles, age 82 of Ila, Georgia, passed away on Monday, October 24, 2022. Born on May 7, 1940, in Granville County, North Carolina, he was a son of the late Hubert O’Brient Bowles and Rosa Lee Daniel Bowles of Vero Beach, Florida. Over the years, Mr. Bowles was employed as a Store Manager with Publix, and as a...
Sophie Clower Powers
Oct 23, 2022
Sophie Clower Powers Obituary March 11, 1934 – October 23, 2022 “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, and I have kept the faith: II Timothy 4:7” Sophie Clower Powers went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ October 23, 2022. Born in Villa Rica Ga on March 11, 1934, she was the Daughter...
Joan Tucker Wigle
Oct 23, 2022
Joan Tucker Wigle, age 67, of Clarkesville, passed away on Sunday, October 23, 2022. Born on April, 29, 1955, she is the daughter of Loy Tucker of Chattanooga, Tennessee and the late Barbara Cloud Tucker. Joan was employed by Ethicon and was of the Methodist faith. In addition to her mother, she is also preceded in death by a brother,...
Linda Olmsted
Oct 21, 2022
Linda Sue Olmsted, age 56 of Baldwin, passed away on Friday, October 21, 2022. Born on December 17, 1965, in Miami, she was a daughter of the late George Olmsted and Jean Light Olmsted. Linda loved her family and her fur babies. She was a devout Methodist and was very active in the church food ministry. Survivors include daughter, Amanda...
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