Obituaries

Local Obituaries

Max Lewis Chosewood

Max Lewis Chosewood

Jun 8, 2026

Max Lewis Chosewood, age 82 of Gainesville, Georgia formerly of Alto went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 08, 2026.

Born at “The Charm House” in Clarkesville, Georgia on May 05, 1944, he was a son of the late William Lewis Chosewood & Bertha Allie Wade Chosewood. Max was a hardworking man who spent his life devoted to...

Nicholas Anthony "Nick" Allen

Nicholas Anthony "Nick" Allen

Jun 6, 2026

Nicholas Anthony “Nick” Allen, age 39 of San Bernardino, California and formerly of Clarkesville, Georgia, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 06, 2026. Born in Gainesville, Georgia on March 18, 1987, Nick was known for his larger-than-life personality and his big heart. He was his mama’s blue-eyed boy and always will be.

Nick was a hardworking man...

Judy Alice Davis Corbin

Judy Alice Davis Corbin

Jun 5, 2026

Judy Alice Davis Corbin, age 75, of Commerce, Georgia, formerly of Madison, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 5, 2026.

Born on August 28, 1950, in Lithonia, Georgia, Judy was the daughter of the late Andrew Willie Davis and Leona Frances Kennedy Davis. She dedicated many years of service working in various clerical positions before her retirement.

Judy found great joy...

Linda Dianne Webb

Linda Dianne Webb

Jun 5, 2026

Linda Dianne Webb, age 77 of Cornelia, Georgia went home to be with the Lord on Friday, June 05, 2026.

Born in Toccoa, Georgia on September 15, 1948, she was a daughter of the late Robert B. Webb & Pauline Meeks Webb.

Linda retired from Johnson & Johnson Family Company with many years of dedicated service. In her spare time, she enjoyed...

Sue Ellon Crowe Westmoreland

Sue Ellon Crowe Westmoreland

Jun 4, 2026

Sue Ellon Crowe Westmoreland, age 81, of Cornelia, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2026.

Born on February 28, 1945, in Cornelia, Sue was the daughter of the late Roy E. Crowe and Frances Hardy Crowe. She was a 1963 graduate of South Habersham High School and spent her life devoted to her family, faith, and community.

Sue was a dedicated homemaker...

Sharon Ann Kimbrell Segers

Sharon Ann Kimbrell Segers

Jun 2, 2026

Sharon Ann Kimbrell Segers, age 75 of Cornelia, Georgia took her Heavenly flight home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 02, 2026.

Born in Habersham County, Georgia on March 18, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Henley Haden Kimbrell and Mary Imogene London Kimbrell.

Ann retired from the Habersham County School System where she faithfully taught school for...

William Harold Cash

William Harold Cash

Jun 2, 2026

William Harold Cash, age 81 of Homer, Georgia went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 02, 2026.

Born in Commerce, Georgia on December 27, 1944, he was a son of the late A.C. Cash and Flora Irene Crump Cash. Harold served his country proudly in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, where he was stationed in...

Orville Glenn "Buddy" Whitaker

Orville Glenn "Buddy" Whitaker

May 30, 2026

Orville Glenn “Buddy” Whitaker, age 74 of Alto, Georgia went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 30, 2026. Born in Hendersonville, Tennessee on March 11, 1952, he was a son of the late Ernest Glenn Whitaker & Catherine Brucilla Edwards Whitaker.

Buddy retired as a plumber after many years of dedicated work. He was a faithful member of...

Tony Lee Franklin Fowler

Tony Lee Franklin Fowler

May 26, 2026

Tony Lee Franklin Fowler, age 76, of Baldwin, Georgia, entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, following a sudden illness. As he entered the gates of Heaven, he was welcomed home by his Heavenly Father; his loving parents, Frank Fowler and Marie Bailey Fowler; and his beloved sister, Sandrael Fowler Cotton.

Tony was a...

Wesley Scott Cooper, Sr.

Wesley Scott Cooper, Sr.

May 24, 2026

Wesley Scott Cooper, Sr., age 62, of Mt. Airy, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2026.

Born February 7, 1964, in Elkton, Maryland, he was a son of Charlene Franklin Cooper and the late Samuel Cooper. Wesley worked as a truck driver for many years and was known for his strong work ethic and dedication to his family. He enjoyed working on...

Jose Jesus Navarro Martinez

Jose Jesus Navarro Martinez

May 24, 2026

Jose Jesus Navarro Martinez, age 95, of Cornelia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 24, 2026.

Mr. Navarro Martinez was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend whose life was marked by devotion to his family, strong faith, and a deep love for his community. He will be remembered for his kind heart, quiet strength, and the wisdom he shared...

Julia Poole McConnell

Julia Poole McConnell

May 24, 2026

Julia Poole McConnell, age 90 of Commerce, Georgia and formerly of Habersham County, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 24, 2026.

Born in Homer, Georgia on June 22, 1935, she was a daughter of the late James Wilson Poole and Florence Poole.

Mrs. McConnell retired following 42 years of dedicated service with the Johnson & Johnson Family Company...

Guynell Lawrence Ansley

Guynell Lawrence Ansley

May 23, 2026

Guynell Lawrence Ansley, age 86 of Mount Airy, Georgia, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 23, 2026.

Born in Banks County, Georgia on April 07, 1940, she was a daughter of the late William Andrew “Andy” Lawrence and Alice Nellie Waters Lawrence. Guynell was the Valedictorian of her graduating class at Banks County High School in 1958,...

Helen Maxine Crawford

Helen Maxine Crawford

May 20, 2026

Helen Maxine Crawford, age 83 of Commerce, Georgia, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. Born in Andrews, North Carolina on October 30, 1942, she was a daughter of the late Buck Holland and Winne Panther Holland.

Helen dedicated many years of her life caring for others as a Certified Nursing Assistant with Valley View Care...

Teresa Odum Dean

Teresa Odum Dean

May 20, 2026

Teresa Odum Dean, age 67 of Clarkesville, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. 

Born in Carrollton on October 14, 1958, she was a daughter of the late Rev. Howard Odum and Delores Magness Odum.

Teresa was a graduate of Habersham Central High School, Class of 1976. She retired from North Georgia Technical College as an administrative...

James Ray "Hoss" Smith

James Ray "Hoss" Smith

May 16, 2026

James Ray “Hoss” Smith, age 61 of Cornelia, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at the Northeast Georgia Medical Center.

Born in Toccoa, Georgia on November 30, 1964, he was a son of the late Joseph Travis Smith and Frances Emmelene Savage Smith.

Hoss worked in construction for many years and was known as a hardworking man who never shied...

William Alan Hay, II

William Alan Hay, II

May 14, 2026

William Alan Hay, II, age 55 of Demorest, Georgia passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2026. 

Born in Augusta, Georgia on May 20, 1970, he was the only child of the late William Alan Hay, Sr. & Shannon Goosey Hay.

Alan worked in sales with ACE Hardware for many years, where he was known for his friendly personality and willingness to help...

Johnny Lewis Benfield

Johnny Lewis Benfield

May 10, 2026

Johnny Lewis Benfield, age 88, of the Skitts Mountain Community of Cleveland, Georgia, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 10, 2026.

Born in Hiawassee, Georgia on June 22, 1937, Johnny was the only child of the late Robert Benfield and Stella Woodring Benfield. A hardworking and devoted family man, Johnny retired from Schnadig Furniture Company following 32...

James Brannon "Jamie" Goss

James Brannon "Jamie" Goss

May 8, 2026

James Brannon “Jamie” Goss, age 47 of Cornelia, Georgia, passed away on Friday, May 08, 2026. Born in Gainesville, Georgia on October 30, 1978, he was the son of Arnetta Morris Goss of Cornelia and the late Joe Carroll Goss.

Jamie was a 1997 graduate of Habersham Central High School and was the owner and operator of Four Seasons Heating &...

Charles Allen Dills

Charles Allen Dills

May 6, 2026

Charles Allen Dills, age 72, of Cornelia, went home to be with the Lord surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.

Born in Young Harris, Georgia on August 8, 1953, he was a son of the late Louie Oren Dills and Isabell Garrett Dills. Mr. Dills worked in maintenance with the Habersham County Board of Education and was...