Local Obituaries
Edna Hill Crocker
Nov 20, 2024
Edna Hill “Mimi” Crocker, age 97 of Mt. Airy, went to sleep on Earth and woke up in Heaven on Wednesday, November 20, 2024. Born on July 3, 1927, in Cornelia, she was a daughter of the late Walter Dillard, Jr. and Cynthia Naomi Smith Hill. During her 97 years, Edna was loved by everyone around her. No doubt, this...
Lenard Miles Swofford
Nov 15, 2024
Lenard Miles Swofford, Jr., age 66 of Cornelia, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2024. Born on May 10, 1958, in Buford, he was a son of the late Lenard Miles Swofford, Sr. and Ida Mae Wilkerson Swofford. Miles was employed with Fred Wade Construction for a number of years. In his spare time, he enjoyed wood working, fishing, hunting,...
Estelle Bonnie Parker Carter
Nov 13, 2024
Estelle Bonnie Parker Carter, age 84 of Lula, passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2024. Born on October 18, 1940, in Alto, she was a daughter of the late Julius R. and Dorothy Mae Brady Parker. Estelle was retired from Fred Ingle Veterinary Hospital. She was fond of animals, especially her goats. Her family will remember her as a caretaker,...
Doris Ann Johnson Ivester
Nov 13, 2024
Doris Ann Johnson Ivester, age 78 of Clarkesville, took her heavenly flight home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 13, 2024. Doris Ann was born on August 4, 1946, in Franklin, North Carolina. She was a 1964 graduate of Franklin High School. She and her late husband owned Ivester Auto Sales for many years. While she loved everyone,...
Helen "Sandy" Segars
Nov 9, 2024
Helen “Sandy” Virginia Segars, age 83 of Lula, passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2024. Born on August 11, 1941, in St. Augustine, Florida, she was a daughter of the late Charlie and Myrtice Musselwhite Banks. She was of the Baptist faith. Sandy retired from Blue Bell Manufacturing in Homer and later owned the Blue Ridge Fence Company until her...
Amy Webb
Nov 6, 2024
Amy Ruth Webb, age 52 of Clarkesville, Georgia took her heavenly flight home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 following an extended illness. Born in Kinston, North Carolina on February 11, 1972, she was a daughter of Ruth Locke Webb of Clarkesville, Georgia & the late Rev. Charles W. Webb. Amy was a graduate of Liberty...
Joyce "Nochie" Davis Peyton
Nov 5, 2024
Joyce “Nochie” Davis Peyton, age 82 of Monroe, Georgia formerly of Alto, Georgia (Banks County) went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 05, 2024. Born in Lula, Georgia on December 09, 1941, she was a daughter of the late Coy & Meldrid Meeks Davis. Joyce was a graduate of Banks County High School, Class of 1958. She...
Guy Edward "Cigar" Wood
Oct 31, 2024
Guy Edward “Cigar” Wood, age 85 of Demorest, passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2024. Born on October 6, 1939, in Madison County, he was a son of the late Dewey and Julia Davis Wood. Guy was formerly employed with Habersham County School System, where he worked in maintenance. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing, building bird houses, being...
Patricia Jean Hunter Saxon
Oct 28, 2024
Patricia Jean Hunter Saxon, age 68 of Clarkesville, passed away on Monday, October 28, 2024. Born on August 25, 1956, in Demorest, she was a daughter of Doris Jean Benfield Hunter Sims and the late Joseph Harold Hunter. Patricia was a devoted daughter, sister, and beloved aunt, who was passionate about animals. She was a 1975 graduate of Habersham Central...
Frances Helen Wade
Oct 27, 2024
Frances Helen Wade, age 89 of Carnesville, passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2024. Born on April 3, 1935, in Clarkesville, she was a daughter of the late Willie and Lizzie Phillips Burns. Frances worked with Yonah Realty for some time. In her spare time, she enjoyed crafting, sewing, yardwork, and was well known for her biscuits. Most of all,...
Latrelle Lawrence
Oct 26, 2024
Latrelle Lawrence, age 87 of Homer, passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2024. Born on May 23, 1937, in Baldwin, she was a daughter of the late James Bush Lawrence and Dora Belle Ausburn Lawrence. Latrelle worked with Hill Haven Nursing Home for some time. In her spare time, she enjoyed landscaping her yard, gardening, and especially spending time with...
Evelyn Marie Wilson Helton
Oct 26, 2024
Evelyn Marie Wilson Helton, age 85 of Cleveland, passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2024. Born on June 11, 1939, in Demorest, she was a daughter of the late Lester Andrew Wilson and Ruby Black Wilson. Mrs. Helton was a homemaker who enjoyed listening to Dennis Taylor’s broadcast on Sundays, and word search puzzles. She will be remembered for her...
Felton Glenn Turner
Oct 24, 2024
Felton Glenn Turner, age 60 of Alto, passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2024. Born on September 27, 1964, in Demorest, he was a son of Hazel Myers Turner Howard of Alto and the late John William Turner. Felton worked for Mt. Vernon Mills for many years. In his spare time, he enjoyed playing the guitar, four wheeling, and especially...
Elizabeth Roob
Oct 22, 2024
Elizabeth Meade Roob, age 91 of Lula, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. Born in Dublin, Ireland on June 07, 1933, she was a daughter of the late Thomas & Emily Smith Meade. Mrs. Roob spent countless hours nurturing children throughout the years. In her spare time, she enjoyed people watching as well as watching her game shows,...
Richard Fred Woody
Oct 21, 2024
Richard Fred Woody, age 61 of Lula, passed away on Monday, October 21, 2024. Born on June 24, 1963, in Gainesville, he was a son of the late Fred Junior Woody and Zona Marcelle Wiley Woody. Richard was owner and operator of Woody’s Wrecker Service for a number of years. In his spare time, he enjoyed racing cars, as well...
Dennis Lee Prewitt
Oct 18, 2024
Dennis Lee Prewitt, born on September 19, 1941, in Seymour, Indiana, passed away peacefully at home in Flowery Branch, GA, on October 19, 2024, at the age of 83. He was the beloved son of James Guy Prewitt and Lela Faye (Hitch) Prewitt, both of whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Frank...
John Walter Long
Oct 18, 2024
John Walter Long, age 78 of Cornelia, Georgia took his heavenly flight home to be with the Lord on Friday, October 18, 2024. Born in Greenville, South Carolina on February 09, 1946, he was the son of the late John Thomas & Hazel Inez Mantooth Long. John was a hardworking man who could fix anything. In his spare time, he...
Kenneth Henry "Ken" Mcallister
Oct 17, 2024
Kenneth Henry “Ken” McAllister, age 85 of Clarkesville, passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2024. Born on April 3rd, 1939, he was the son of the late Henry Gladys McAllister and Ethel Allene Allen of Clarkesville. He was a 1956 graduate of Clarkesville High School. Ken started work as a school bus driver and took a position at Stewart Dodge...

Donald Gene Underwood
Oct 17, 2024
Donald Gene Underwood, age 73 of Homer, went home to be with Jesus on Thursday, October 17, 2024. Born on April 11, 1951, in Gainesville, he was the son of the late Virgil and Mellie Lou Reynolds Underwood. Mr. Underwood worked various jobs over the years before retiring from Banks County School System, where he worked as a custodian. He...
Frances Holbrooks
Oct 16, 2024
Frances Nola Carter Long Holbrooks, age 77 of Mt. Airy, took her heavenly flight home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. Born on July 9, 1947, in Westminster, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Novie and Maggie Turpin Carter. Mrs. Holbrooks was retired from Habersham County School System, where she worked in the...