Local Obituaries
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...
Donald Irvin Cook
Jan 22, 2026
Donald Irvin Cook, age 94, of Baldwin, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 22, 2026.
Born in Akron, Ohio on December 31, 1931, Donald was the beloved son of the late Frank E. Cook and Gale Geistweite Cook. A proud patriot, Don served his country honorably in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict, a time of service...
Jeremy Dustin Cantrell
Jan 19, 2026
Jeremy Dustin Cantrell, age 45, of Demorest, Georgia, passed away on Monday, January 19, 2026. Jeremy was a deeply loved father, son, brother, uncle, and friend whose life revolved around his children and family.
From the moment you met him, Jeremy made an impression. A true sports enthusiast, he cheered loudly for the Georgia Bulldogs and the North Carolina Tar Heels,...
Kevin Andrew Potter
Jan 17, 2026
Kevin Andrew Potter, age 69, of Eastanollee, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 17, 2026.
Born on July 15, 1956, in Santa Monica, California, Kevin was the beloved son of Rita Gill Potter and the late Harold “Hal” Potter. He spent many years as a dedicated salesman with Consolidated Pipe & Supply Company in Lawrenceville, Georgia, where he was known...
Evelyn Pamela "Pam" Rider
Jan 16, 2026
Evelyn Pamela “Pam” Rider, age 77, of Cornelia, Georgia, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, January 16, 2026.
Born on May 27, 1948, in Gainesville, Georgia, Pam was a daughter of the late William Richard Welch and the late Mattie Lou Partain Gazaway. She lived a life marked by faith, compassion, and devotion to others.
Pam dedicated...
Martha "Diane" Winkler Chambers
Jan 16, 2026
Martha Diane Winkler Chambers, age 74, of Sautee-Nacoochee, Georgia, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 16, 2026, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on May 28, 1951, in Shooting Creek Township, North Carolina, Diane was the beloved daughter of the late Neal Winkler and Hoyt and Mildred Ruth Adams Allison, who lovingly raised her....
Linda English Garrison
Jan 15, 2026
Linda English Garrison passed away peacefully on January 15, 2026, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Demorest, following a recent decline in health. She was born on September 26, 1945, to Charles Brady English and Eva Mae Hill English in Habersham County, where she lived most of her life. Linda married Phil Garrison in 1962. They were married 53 years...
Owen Junior Brady
Jan 15, 2026
Owen “Junior” Brady, age 81, of Baldwin, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 15, 2026.
Born in Banks County, Georgia on November 17, 1944, Junior was the son of the late Owen Brady and Etheline Simmons Brady. A lifelong resident of the community he loved, Junior was deeply connected to the land and found joy in the simple, meaningful rhythms...
Michael Thomas York
Jan 14, 2026
Michael Thomas York, age 73, of Cornelia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of faith, service, and deep devotion to family.
Born on October 15, 1952, in Demorest, Michael was the beloved son of the late Ralph James York and Annie Bell Zimmerman York. From a young age, he carried a strong sense of duty...
Mark Douglas Cole
Jan 13, 2026
Mark Douglas Cole, age 74, of Clarkesville, Georgia, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. Born on October 31, 1951, in Detroit, Michigan, Mark was the beloved son of the late James and Rose Hisle Cole.
Mark enjoyed an extraordinary and distinguished career in the racing industry. From the very beginning of Toyota’s involvement in motorsports,...
Dwight Aaron Turner
Jan 11, 2026
Dwight Aaron Turner, age 75, of Lula, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 11, 2026.
Born on January 1, 1951, in Habersham County, Georgia, Dwight was a son of the late Clyde and Maudane Wilson Turner. Dwight spent many years as a dedicated employee of Prime Pak Foods, Inc., from which he retired with pride. Dwight was well known for...
Stephen Hester Patton
Jan 11, 2026
Stephen Hester Patton, age 77, of Clarkesville, passed away on Sunday January 11, 2026.
Born on December 29, 1948, in Athens, he was a son of the late C. Hester Patton and Mary Alice Church Patton. A 1967 graduate of Central Gwinnett High School, he pursued his education at DeKalb College before answering the call to serve his country and community....
Patsy Garrett Allen
Jan 11, 2026
Patsy Garrett Allen, age 75, of Clarkesville passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, January 11, 2026, after an extended illness.
Patsy was born to the late Tommy and Betty Garrett on November 5, 1950, in Atlanta, and was preceded in death by her husband, William Donald Allen, and brother, Tom A. Garrett.
Pat is survived by brother, Rick Garrett, of...
Barry Dale Cantrell
Jan 7, 2026
Barry Dale Cantrell, age 72, of Cornelia, passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026.
Born on September 16, 1953, at The Charm House in Clarkesville, he was a son of Lucille Page Cantrell Rodacker and the late Floyd Cantrell. Dale was employed with Austin Powder Company as an explosive technician. In his spare time, he enjoyed being outdoors hunting, fishing or...
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