Obituaries

Local Obituaries

Wanda Woody Trotter

Wanda Woody Trotter

Jul 10, 2026

Wanda Woody Trotter, age 78, of Clarkesville, Georgia, took her Heavenly flight home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 10, 2026.

Born in Gainesville, Georgia on January 15, 1948, she was a daughter of the late Fred Woody and Liller Helton Woody. A devoted homemaker and faithful member of Christian Baptist Church in Clermont, Wanda lived a life marked...

Carla Jean Nations Myers

Carla Jean Nations Myers

Jul 4, 2026

Carla Jean Nations Myers, age 64, of Demorest, Georgia, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 4, 2026.

Born in Demorest, Georgia, on April 14, 1962, she was a daughter of the late Carlos Jefferson Nations and Bernice Imogene Allen Nations. Carla was a devoted homemaker who found joy in caring for those she loved. She was a...

Selva Jean Moore Dorsey

Selva Jean Moore Dorsey

Jul 3, 2026

The family of Selva Jean Moore Dorsey, age 87, is deeply saddened to announce her passing on Friday, July 3, 2026.

Born in Habersham County, Georgia on November 19, 1938, Jean was the daughter of the late Alonzo Moore and Lucy Nix Moore. She lived a full and remarkable life, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and treasured memories that...

Tommy "Tom" Lewis Coleman

Tommy "Tom" Lewis Coleman

Jul 1, 2026

Tommy “Tom” Lewis Coleman, age 86, of Clarkesville, GA, passed away on July 1, 2026.

Mr. Coleman was born on November 15, 1939, in Memphis, Tennessee to the late J.C. and Sara Coleman. Tommy loved flying, traveling, and playing golf, but most of all spending time with his family. Mr. Coleman proudly served in the United States Air Force. Tom was...

Baby Nellie Renee Free

Baby Nellie Renee Free

Jun 29, 2026

Baby Nellie Renee Free, the precious infant daughter of Dylan Shane Free and Alexis Yearwood Free, was gently welcomed into the arms of her Savior on Monday, June 29, 2026.

Though her time on this earth was brief, Nellie's life was deeply meaningful and touched the hearts of many. Before she ever entered this world, she was already surrounded by an...

Louise Lathan Allen

Louise Lathan Allen

Jun 29, 2026

Mrs. Louise Lathan Allen, age 90, of Mount Airy, Georgia, took her heavenly flight home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, June 29, 2026.

Born in Mount Airy, Georgia on November 11, 1935, she was a daughter of the late Dawson Lathan and Dorothy Cash Lathan.

Louise faithfully dedicated many years of service to Scovill Manufacturing before her retirement....

Jerry Wayne Cook

Jerry Wayne Cook

Jun 28, 2026

Jerry Wayne Cook, age 69, of Alto, Georgia, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 28, 2026.

Born in Stephens County, Georgia, on February 10, 1957, Jerry was the son of the late Homer Eugene Cook and Mary Lois Bentley Cook.

Jerry was a hardworking man who was self-employed for many years and worked with Cook's Insulation Service. He...

Courtesy Announcement - Shannon Smith Findley

Courtesy Announcement - Shannon Smith Findley

Jun 27, 2026

Shannon Smith Findley, age 56, of Clayton, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2026.

Shannon was born on July 10, 1969, in Simpsonville, South Carolina, to Michael R. Smith and Jan Clark Smith. Throughout her career, she worked at the Rabun County Public Library, Ridgecrest Hospital, and the Rabun County School System, where she served as a paraprofessional. Shannon had...

Richard H. Bieder

Richard H. Bieder

Jun 26, 2026

Richard H. Bieder, age 98, of Cornelia, Georgia, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, June 26, 2026.

Born in Cleveland, Ohio on December 24, 1927, Richard was the son of the late Walter Bieder and Martha Haselow Bieder. A proud member of the Greatest Generation, Richard answered the call to serve his country during World War...

Amy Amanda Justice Nation

Amy Amanda Justice Nation

Jun 26, 2026

Amy Amanda Justice Nation, age 45, of Demorest, Georgia, took her Heavenly flight home to be with the Lord on Friday, June 26, 2026.

Born in Demorest, Georgia on October 2, 1980, she was a beloved daughter of Elaine Smith Justice of Cornelia and the late Stephen Wendell Justice.

Affectionately known by her family as "Lulu" and "Big Bird," Amy was truly...

Mahala Wade Moody

Mahala Wade Moody

Jun 19, 2026

Mahala Wade Moody, age 79, of Alto, Georgia, took her Heavenly flight home to be with the Lord on Friday, June 19, 2026.

Born at Downey Hospital in Gainesville, Georgia on February 20, 1947, she was a daughter of the late Vance Green Wade and Birdell Blalock Wade. Mahala was a gifted Master Cosmetologist who dedicated more than 50 years to...

David Mitchell Boyd

David Mitchell Boyd

Jun 16, 2026

David Mitchell Boyd, age 72, of Clarkesville, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2026.

Born in Fulton County, Georgia, on July 28, 1953, he was the son of the late Norman Boyd and Mary Lee Pritchett Boyd.

Mitchell was a dedicated and hardworking man who spent many years employed with Johnson & Johnson before continuing his career with Unique Refinishers. Following...

Sue Elizabeth Maney King

Sue Elizabeth Maney King

Jun 15, 2026



Sue Elizabeth Maney King, age 82, of Cornelia, danced her way into eternity on Monday, June 15, 2026. Born with a natural flair on New Year's Eve, December 31, 1943, at the historic Charm House in Clarkesville, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Jewell and Lucille Maney.

Sue was a force of nature—vibrant, vivacious, bubbly, and kind. She simply...

Ladell Pass Tutt

Ladell Pass Tutt

Jun 15, 2026

Mrs. Ladell Pass Tutt went home peacefully to be with the Lord on Monday, June 15, 2026.

Born on January 22, 1930 in Mount Airy, Georgia, she was a daughter of the late Viola Stephens Pass Fortson, Ed Pass, and Ernest Fortson, Sr. Ladell was a woman of deep faith, unwavering strength, and a loving spirit who devoted her life to...

Bonnie Doris Williams Seay

Bonnie Doris Williams Seay

Jun 13, 2026

Bonnie Doris Williams Seay, age 78, of the Hollywood Community, Clarkesville, Georgia, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, June 13, 2026.

Born in Gainesville, Georgia on December 14, 1947, Mrs. Seay was the daughter of the late Gordon Williams and Connie Irvin Williams. She was a graduate of East Hall High School, Class of 1965.

Bonnie had...

Coma Lee English Black

Coma Lee English Black

Jun 13, 2026

Coma Lee English Black, age 88 of Demorest, Georgia, passed away in her home after an extended illness on Saturday, June 13, 2026.

Born in Demorest, Georgia on November 20, 1937, she was a daughter of the late Clyde David English and Kathleen Smith English. In addition to her parents, Coma Lee was preceded in death by her daughter, Page Black...

Helen Malinda Oliver Grier

Helen Malinda Oliver Grier

Jun 12, 2026

Helen Malinda Oliver Grier, age 83, of Alto, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 12, 2026.

Born on May 29, 1943, in Alto, Helen was the daughter of the late Clyde Bud Oliver and Eleanor Cook Oliver. A lifelong resident of the community she loved, Helen was known for her strong work ethic, kind heart, and unwavering devotion to her family.

Helen...

Jeanette Carrie White Craven

Jeanette Carrie White Craven

Jun 9, 2026

Jeanette Carrie White Craven, age 92 of Alto, Georgia went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 09, 2026.

Born in Alto, Georgia on February 09, 1935, she was a daughter of the late Garland White and Frannie Meeks White. Jeanette retired from Mount Vernon Mills with over 20 years of dedicated service. She was known for her kind...

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...