Local Obituaries
Gaines Lewis "Bud" Waldon
Jun 12, 2022
Gaines Lewis “Bud” Waldon, age 89, of Alto, passed away on Sunday, June 12, 2022. Born on August 15, 1932 in Gainesville, a son of the late Rev. Lee Waldon and Clara Mae Vinson Waldon. Mr. Waldon was a United States Army Veteran having proudly served his country as an artillery man. In 1973, he and his brother Tony established...
Tina Lee Hembree
Jun 11, 2022
Tina Lee Hembree, of Cleveland, Georgia, went to be with the Lord, at the age of 49, on June 11, 2022. Tina Hembree was born on July 30, 1972, in Gainesville, Georgia. She was the daughter of Sam and Wilma Cochran. She received her Nursing degree from North Georgia Technical College in 1997 and owned and operated an electrolysis business...
Hubert Lovell
Jun 10, 2022
Obituary Hubert John Lovell February 1, 1930-June 10, 2022 Hubert Lovell, 92, was welcomed into his everlasting home with God on June 10, 2022. He died at his home with his wife of 70 years, Rowena C. Lovell, and family and friends near. A lifelong native of Clarkesville, he was born on February 1, 1930, to Virgil and Irene Lovell...
Carolyn Wade
Jun 6, 2022
Carolyn McAllister Wade, age 68, of Mt. Airy, passed away Monday, June 6, 2022. Born on March 26, 1954, in Clarkesville, she was a daughter of the late James Marvin McAllister and Lonia Mae Pilgrim Gunter. Ms. Wade was a Licensed Practical Nurse at Habersham Retreat, where she enjoyed caring for her patients. She was very kind hearted and you...
Michael Ray Martin
Jun 5, 2022
Michael Ray Martin, age 62, of Eastanollee, passed away Sunday, June 5, 2022. Born on August 2, 1959 in Toccoa, he was a son of the late Rev. William Richard “Bill” Martin and Lillian Standridge Martin. Mr. Martin was retired from Fieldale Farms and was a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church in Franklin County. He was also an avid...
James Mcleroy
May 28, 2022
James Gregory McLeroy, age 63, of Clarkesville, formerly of Athens, passed peacefully on Saturday, May 28, 2022. Born on April 9, 1959, in Athens, he was a son of the late James Lester “J.L.” McLeroy and Barbara Ellen Saye McLeroy. He lived in Habersham County for over 30 years and loved the area so much that he considered it his...
Wayne Wilson
May 27, 2022
Wayne Wilson, age 81, of Lula, passed away on Friday, May 27, 2022. Born on November 2, 1940, in Gillsville, he was a son of the late Hallie “H.A.” Wilson and Monteen Skelton Wilson. Mr. Wilson was a Veteran of the United States Army Reserve, 802 Artillery Ammunition Ordinance out of Gainesville. He was a lifelong native of Lula where...
Thomas Allen Hill
May 26, 2022
Thomas Allen Hill age 87 of Baldwin, passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2022. Born on February 10, 1935, in Carnesville, he was a son of the late Ben Hill and Vetter Patrick Hill. Mr. Hill was a loving father, grandfather and great grandfather. He was a man of few words and those were wise words. In his spare time...
Adell Wilson Mcalister
May 23, 2022
Adell Wilson McAlister age 89 of Demorest, passed away Monday, May 23, 2022. Born in on June 8, 1932 she was a daughter of the late Lester Wilson and Ruby Black Wilson. Mrs. McAlister was a homemaker who loved the Lord and loved her family. She enjoyed singing and being a friend to those around her. In addition to her...
Joan Brenda Allen White
May 22, 2022
Joan Brenda Allen White, age 79, of Cornelia, passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2022. Born on November 15, 1942, in Demorest, she was a daughter of the late Cecil Allen and Carrie Sybel Irvin Allen. Joan managed textile mills for Outerwear, Academy Garment Company and Gillsville Manufacturing and later retired as a bookkeeper for Yearwood Logging. In her spare...
Mildred Louise Smith
May 19, 2022
Mildred Louise Gudger Smith, age 91 of Demorest, passed away Thursday, May 19, 2022. Born on March 28, 1931, in Turnerville, she was a daughter of the late Andrew Jackson Gudger and Belle May Gudger. She worked at Clarkesville Mills for a number of years before becoming a homemaker and babysitter. Mrs. Smith enjoyed family gatherings, canning and gardening. She...
Deborah Ann Eller
May 19, 2022
Deborah Ann Eller, age 59 of Demorest, passed away Thursday, May 19, 2022. Born on November 26, 1962, in Demorest, she was a daughter of the late David Dison Eller, Jr. and Carolyn Viola Scott Eller. Deborah was a cheerful and eager volunteer, loved gardening and was an avid reader. She was the family babysitter and care giver and was...
Tessa Lynn Croy
May 17, 2022
Tessa Lynn Forrester Croy, age 56, of Alto, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2022. Born on November 30, 1965, in Tampa, Florida, she was the daughter of Margie Lynn Wade Thacker of Commerce, Georgia. Tessa was a member of Free Chapel. In addition to her mother, survivors include her husband, Robert Terry Croy; son, T.J. Prine of Tampa,...
Betty Kimbrell Payne
May 16, 2022
Betty Kimbrell Payne, age 83, of Toccoa, passed away Monday, May 16, 2022. Born on December 11, 1938, in Demorest, she was a daughter of the late Tommy Kimbrell and Bonnie Pitts Kimbrell. Mrs. Payne was of the Baptist faith and a faithful member of Currahee Baptist Church. She loved flowers and also enjoyed cooking for everyone. In addition to...
David Lee Radabaugh
May 11, 2022
David Lee Radabaugh, age 75, of Cornelia, passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2022 Born on February 14, 1947 in Ohio, he was a son of the late Roy Eugene Radabaugh and Marie Ross Spiegel. Mr. Radabaugh was retired from Fieldale Corporation where he worked in securtiy. He was of the Baptist faith. In addition to his parents, he is preceded...
Leighton Everly Shirley
May 10, 2022
Leighton Everly Shirley, infant daughter of Evan and Alexas Shirley of Baldwin, was born and also passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2022, in Gainesville. In addition to her parents, survivors also include grandparents, Jim and Chrissy Andrews, and Paul and Lynn Shirley; great grandmother, Pat Andrews; aunts and uncles: Bryce Andrews; Alex and Casey Shirley and their son Lennox;...
Bobby Gibson
May 7, 2022
Bobby D. Gibson, age 60, of Cornelia, passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2022. Born November 17, 1961 in Demorest Georgia, he was a son of Wanda Kay Hogan Gibson McEntire and the late Gerald Roosevelt Gibson. Mr. Gibson was employed by Hogan Lumber Company, was of the Baptist Faith, enjoyed gardening, working on cars, and loved being outdoors. In...
Eva Mae Burton Holland Garner
May 5, 2022
Eva Mae Burton Holland Garner, age 94, of Cornelia, passed away on Thursday, May 5, 2022. Born on August 4, 1927 in Rabun County, she was a daughter of the late Grant James Burton and Dora York Burton. Mrs. Garner retired from Riegel/Mt. Vernon Mills after 28 years of service and was the oldest living member of Friendly Mission Baptist...
Donny Telford Brewer
May 2, 2022
Donny Telford Brewer, age 65, of Demorest, passed away Monday, May 2, 2022. Born on August 1, 1956, he was a son of the late Telford William Brewer and Verbie Lou Jarrard Brewer. Donny was a cook at Ma Gooch’s and Creek Side Deli off and on for 26 years and later retired from Freudenberg - NOK. He loved his...
Asher James Williams
Apr 26, 2022
Infant Asher James Williams, son of Jebb Connor Williams and Danielle Leann Waters of Cornelia, was born on March 28, 2022 in Gainesville and passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2022. In addition to his parents, Asher is also survived by his grandparents, Kevin and Misty Williams of Cornelia and Danny and Amanda Waters of Alto; great grandparents, Buster and...
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