Local Obituaries
Kevyn Josue Garfias-Hilagor
Aug 21, 2025
Kevyn Josue Garfias-Hilagor, age 17, of Commerce, passed away on Thursday, August 21, 2025.
Kevyn was born on March 13, 2008, in Athens, to Oscar Garfias and Rosario Hilagor. He was a rising Junior at Banks County High School and was employed with Jalapeno Mexican Restaurant. Playing the guitar, video gaming, playing soccer, singing, dancing, and spending time with family and...
Carolyn Ann Collins Moody
Aug 20, 2025
Carolyn Ann Collins Moody age 69 of Demorest, passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2025. Born on February 10, 1956, in Demorest, Carolyn exemplified strength and kindness throughout her life.
She dedicated many years of her professional career to quality control at Fieldale Farms, where she was known for her dedication and attention to detail.
Carolyn was of the Baptist faith.
She is...
Tilford Malon Banks
Aug 20, 2025
Tilford Malon Banks, age 88, of Demorest, passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2025.
Born on May 6, 1937, in Demorest, he was a son of the late William Richard "Willie" and Zadie Mae Shelnut Banks. Mr. Banks was the owner and operator of Banks Construction Company for many years. He was also a farmer who enjoyed gardening in his spare...
Kathie Wade Sanders
Aug 16, 2025
Kathie Wade Sanders, age 75, of Cleveland, passed away on Saturday, August 16, 2025.
Born on March 26, 1950, in Clarkesville, she was a daughter of the late Junior and Marie Crocker Wade. Mrs. Sanders was a caretaker who enjoyed taking care of everyone. Suitably, she was formerly employed with Habersham Homes as the Activities Director. In her spare time, she...
Iva Lee Caudell Banks
Aug 12, 2025
Iva Lee Caudell Banks, age 86, of Demorest, passed away on Tuesday, August 12, 2025.
Born on June 5, 1939, in Cleveland, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Frances Dalton Caudell. Mrs. Banks was a homemaker who kept a fine home and was the best cook. In her spare time, she also enjoyed working in her yard. She...
David Marvin Irvin
Aug 11, 2025
David Marvin Irvin, age 78, of Cornelia, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 11, 2025.
Born on March 13, 1947 to the late Marvin Irvin and Mary Jo Locke Irvin, David was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend.
He graduated from Piedmont College with a degree in mathematics and went on to serve his country in the United States Air Force...
Geraldine Palmer Williams
Aug 10, 2025
Geraldine Palmer Williams, age 85, of Demorest, passed away on Sunday, August 10, 2025.
Born on January 27, 1940, in Demorest, she was a daughter of the late Oscar Clayton and Olith Newport Palmer. Mrs. Williams possessed many talents and a hard work ethic. Over the years she was employed with The Saddle Shop, Midway Garment/Orbit, and Magnolia Hills from where...
Pamela "Pam" Ann Bowen
Aug 6, 2025
Pamela "Pam" Ann Bowen, age 77, of Demorest, passed away on Wednesday, August 6, 2025.
Born on December 26, 1947, in Baker, Kansas, she was a daughter of the late Robert I., Jr., and Willie Rae Gray Patten. Pam was a retired educator, who enjoyed reading and traveling in her spare time.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...
Carolyn Benita Williams
Aug 5, 2025
Carolyn Benita Williams, age 61, of Cornelia, Georgia, took her Heavenly flight home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 05, 2025.
Born on June 08, 1964, in Demorest, Georgia, she was a beloved daughter of the late Millard Gene & Bernadine Gant Ferguson. Benita graduated from Habersham Central High School, Class of 1982, and continued her education at North...
William Lloyd "Will" McConnell
Aug 5, 2025
William Lloyd "Will" McConnell, age 84, of Clarkesville, passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2025.
Born on November 23, 1940, in Mount Airy, he was a son of the late Paul, Sr. and Emma Inez Cash McConnell. Will is remembered as a loving husband, dad, and papa, who helped those around him in any way that he could. He was a...
Hoyt Steve Parson
Aug 4, 2025
Hoyt Steve Parson, age 68, of Alto, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 4, 2025.
Born on November 07, 1956, in Jacksonville, Florida, he was the son of the late Hoyt Benton and Omazell Armour Parson. Steve dedicated over 18 years to D&S Lumber Company and had been employed with SRM Concrete for over 21 years. In...
Joyce Ann Dover Hayes
Aug 3, 2025
Joyce Ann Dover Hayes, age 81, of Jefferson, passed away on Sunday, August 3, 2025.
Born on April 3, 1944, in Clarkesville, she was a daughter of the late Wilborn and Nellie Fay Herring Dover. Joyce was retired from Johnson & Johnson and was a member of Clarkesville Baptist Church. In her spare time, she enjoyed numerous hobbies such as, jigsaw...
Charles Edwin "Charlie" Norton
Aug 1, 2025
Charles Edwin "Charlie" Norton, 39 and holding, of Homer, passed away on Friday, August 1, 2025.
Born on July 15, 1953, in Demorest, he was a son of the late J.D. and Lillie Mae Smith Norton. Charlie retired from Ethicon – Johnson & Johnson with 35 years of service as a needle technician. More importantly, Charlie will be remembered for his...
Isabella Yuliana Bravo
Aug 1, 2025
Isabella Yuliana Bravo, a beloved daughter, sister, granddaughter, and friend, left this world on August 1, 2025, after bravely fighting a courageous battle with acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
Born on November 27, 2012, in Gainesville, Georgia, Isabella brought a brightness into the lives of everyone she met, illuminating her family’s hearts with her joyful spirit and infectious laughter.
As a rising 7th-grade student...
Melanie Hewell McCallister
Jul 30, 2025
Melanie Hewell McCallister, age 64, of Lula, passed away on Wednesday, July 30, 2025.
Born on May 20, 1961, in Gainesville, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Edward and Willie Dove Hewell. Melanie was a 1979 graduate of East Hall High School. She was a homemaker who enjoyed time with her children, gardening, canning, hunting, and her cats. Melanie...
Bernice Welborn Bryson
Jul 30, 2025
Bernice Welborn Bryson, age 86, of Banks County, Georgia, entered her heavenly home on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. Born on July 11, 1939, in Clarkesville, Habersham County, Georgia, Bernice was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and faithful servant of the Lord. She was a 25-year resident of Banks County and a devoted member of Union Hill Missionary Baptist Church.
Bernice lived...
Betty Ann Lathan Gosnell
Jul 30, 2025
Betty Ann Lathan Gosnell, age 80, of Cornelia, passed away on Wednesday, July 30, 2025.
Born on October 31, 1944, in Demorest, she was a daughter of the late Dawson and Dorothy Cash Lathan. Betty Ann was retired from Habersham Medical Center and attended Good News Baptist Church. She loved her church and her family tremendously, especially the grandchildren and great...
Bryan Naymond Addis
Jul 29, 2025
Bryan Naymond Addis, age 62, of Mount Airy, passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2025.
Born on June 11, 1963, in Clayton, he was the son of Angela Owenby Addis and the late Raymond Addis. Bryan was a 1982 graduate of Rabun County High School and was mostly known as owner of B&R Small Engine Shop. He attended New Hope Baptist...
Wanice Gale Ward Dalton
Jul 27, 2025
Wanice Gale Ward Dalton, age 91, of Demorest, passed away on Sunday, July 27, 2025.
Born on May 20, 1934, in Baldwin, she was a daughter of the late Noel Carlton and Bessie Amanda Poole Ward. Mrs. Dalton was retired from Chicopee/Ethicon and was a member of Cornelia Christian Church. She will be remembered for her fondness for traveling and especially...
Gary King Thomas
Jul 23, 2025
Gary King Thomas of Cornelia, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 following a short illness.
Born in Waynesboro, Virginia, on June 29, 1957, Gary lived there before moving to Florida and Puerto Rico, and then primarily grew up in Truro, Nova Scotia. He moved to Cornelia, Georgia in 1982.
Gary was active in gymnastics, competing and coaching, both in Canada...
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