Obituaries

Local Obituaries

Geraldine Ivie

Geraldine Ivie

Nov 15, 2017

Geraldine Williams Ivie, age 88 of Cornelia, passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2017. Born in Banks County, Georgia on January 15, 1929, she was a daughter of the late Artie Duval “A.D.” and Allie Payne Williams. Mrs. Ivie was a seamstress with Carwood Manufacturing and Duckhead with over 50 years experience. She was a member of Level Grove Baptist...

Frances Freeman Barrett

Frances Freeman Barrett

Nov 13, 2017

FRANCES FREEMAN BARRETT, age 86 of Alto passed away on Monday, November 13, 2017. Born in White County on October 23, 1931, she was a daughter of the late Charlie and Nellie Mae Pressley Freeman. Mrs. Barrett was the co-owner and operator of Barrett’s Sale Barn with over 30 years experience and was a member of B.C. Grant Baptist Church....

Jaunita Maude Davis Lovell

Jaunita Maude Davis Lovell

Nov 11, 2017

Juanita Maude Davis Lovell, age 79 of Mt. Airy, passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2017. Born in Trust, North Carolina on March 3, 1938, she was a daughter of the late Dorsey and Georgey Roberts Davis. Mrs. Lovell was a retired seamstress from Carwood Manufacturing who enjoyed sewing and quilting in her spare time. She was a member of...

Helen Rogers

Helen Rogers

Nov 9, 2017

Helen Trotter Rogers, age 82 of Cleveland, passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2017. Born on November 3, 1935, she was a daughter of the late Cecil Levi and Bonnie Waters Trotter. A native of Habersham County, she dedicated her life to being a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Mrs. Rogers was a homemaker and a member of Covenant...

Deborah Brown

Deborah Brown

Nov 6, 2017

Deborah Martin Brown, age 60, died on Monday, November 6th, 2017 after an extended illness. Ms. Brown was born in Habersham County on October 25th, 1957. Ms. Brown was a native of Demorest, Georgia. She was employed by the Medical College of Georgia and worked in the Correctional Healthcare Division. Ms. Brown retired in February, 2008. She was preceded in...

Charles Randall Landers

Charles Randall Landers

Nov 5, 2017

CHARLES RANDALL LANDERS, age 75 of Clarkesville, Georgia passed away on Sunday, November 05, 2017 following an extended illness. Born in Clarkesville, Georgia on June 03, 1942, he was the son of the late Charlie Washington Landers & Fannie Lou Harris Landers. Randall was a 1960 graduate of North Habersham High School. He worked with Fieldale Farms Corporation and retired...

Charles Lee "Chuckie" Everett

Charles Lee "Chuckie" Everett

Nov 4, 2017

Charles Lee “Chuckie” Everett, age 53 of Cornelia, passed away Saturday, November 4, 2017, at his residence. Born in Atlanta, Georgia on April 18, 1964, he was a son of Louise Frances Brumfield Everett of Cornelia and the late Hershel Lloyd Everett. Mr. Everett was formerly employed with Ken’s Car Wash and enjoyed dirt track racing, motorcycles, go carts, and...

Zemirah Delaria

Zemirah Delaria

Nov 3, 2017

Little Miss Zemirah Shiloh DeLaria also known as Cuddle Buddy, age 2 of Lula, passed away on Friday, November 3 2017. Born in Hall County, Georgia on August 24, 2015, she was a daughter of Matt and Rachael DeLaria of Lula. She brought joy to all those that knew her and her smile could light up the world. In addition...

Rev. Verner London

Rev. Verner London

Nov 2, 2017

Rev. Verner L. London, age 89, of Cleveland, Georgia went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, November 2. He was surrounded by family and loved ones. He is survived by his beloved wife, Katherine Humphries London and four children: Ronnie London and wife Eloise, Judy London Dunagan and husband Roger, Stanley London and wife Jennifer, and Roger...

Matthew Corey "Matt" Shockley

Matthew Corey "Matt" Shockley

Nov 2, 2017

Matthew Corey “Matt” Shockley, age 34 of Lula, passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2017. Born in Hall County on April 11, 1983, he was a son of Phillip and Angela Shockley of Lula. Mr. Shockley was a 2001 graduate of East Hall High School and was employed with ACH Foam. He was a member of First Congregational Church of...

Clarence Hollis

Clarence Hollis

Nov 1, 2017

CLARENCE BUEL HOLLIS, age 91 of Lavonia, Georgia and formerly of Trion passed away on Wednesday, November 01, 2017 following an extended illness. Born in LaFayette, Georgia on May 18, 1926, he was a son of the late Buel & Maryetta McWhorter Hollis. Mr. Hollis served his country proudly in the United States Navy during WWII. He worked for many...

Mike Shiflett

Mike Shiflett

Oct 31, 2017

William Michael “Mike” Shiflett, age 62 of Cornelia, passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2017, at Habersham Medical Center following a sudden illness. Born in Anderson, South Carolina on June 1, 1955, he was a son of Odell Shiflett. Mike was a security officer for Piedmont College, owner and operator of Michael’s Jewelers for over 30 years, head umpire and referee...

Phoebe Dillashaw

Phoebe Dillashaw

Oct 28, 2017

Phoebe Cook Dillashaw, age 87 of Cornelia, passed away Saturday, October 28, 2017, at her residence. Born in Winder, Georgia on November 18, 1929, she was a daughter of the late Ernest and Johnnie Lou Thompson Cook. Mrs. Dillashaw worked for Selective Services prior to retiring as an auditor/investigator with the US Department of Education where she served for 35...

Celeste Hoose

Celeste Hoose

Oct 28, 2017

CELESTE CHESEBRO HOOSE, age 64 of Demorest, Georgia passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2017. Born in Norwich, New York on January 19, 1953, she was a daughter of the late Paul Chesebro, Sr. & Margaret Gail Chesebro. Mrs. Hoose was preceded in death by her son, Wayde Hoose and her daughter, Gina Lea Hoose. Survivors include her husband of...

William Floyd Martin

William Floyd Martin

Oct 26, 2017

William Floyd “Bill” Martin, age 74 of Cornelia, Georgia passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2017. Born in Philadelphia, Mississippi on August 06, 1943, he was a son of Mary Lou Willis Martin of Baldwin & the late Floyd Calvin Martin. Bill was a retired Correctional Officer with the Georgia State Department of Corrections with 27 years of dedicated service....

Jeff Hart

Jeff Hart

Oct 26, 2017

Jeff Hart, 57, of Athens, passed away Thursday, October 26, 2017. Jeff was the son of Gerald Kenneth Hart and Geraldine McElhannon Hart. He formerly owned and operated Hart’s Pallet Removal Service for 15 years. He enjoyed fishing, golf, Georgia Football, grilling and most importantly, spending time with his family and grandchildren. Survivors in addition to his parents include his...

Zekeiah "Nikki" Cole Hunt

Zekeiah "Nikki" Cole Hunt

Oct 23, 2017

Zekeiah Veranick “Nikki” Cole Hunt was born to Katrina Cole Dorsey (Terry Dorsey) on December 17, 1980 in Demorest, GA. From an early age, Nikki joined Ebenezer Baptist Church in Mt. Airy, Georgia and started her service to the Lord. While at EBC, Nikki worked as a Sunday School teacher, Youth Leader and even as the Church’s Treasurer at the...

Infant, Ralph Cody

Infant, Ralph Cody

Oct 22, 2017

RALPH JAMES CODY, infant son of Logan James Cody & Sierra MacLachlan of Clarkesville, Georgia passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2017 at the Northeast Georgia Medical Center. Survivors in addition to his parents include twin brother, Axel Cody of Clarkesville, GA; grandparents, Jeff & Ramona Cody, Ralph & Catherine MacLachlan, all of Clarkesville, GA; great grandparents, Winnie Dill of...

Ralph Cody

Ralph Cody

Oct 22, 2017

RALPH JAMES CODY, infant son of Logan James Cody & Sierra MacLachlan of Clarkesville, Georgia passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2017 at the Northeast Georgia Medical Center. Survivors in addition to his parents include twin brother, Axel Cody of Clarkesville, GA; grandparents, Jeff & Ramona Cody, Ralph & Catherine MacLachlan, all of Clarkesville, GA; great grandparents, Winnie Dill of...

Carl Cook

Carl Cook

Oct 20, 2017

Carl Cook, age 85 of Alto, passed away on Friday, October 20, 2017. Born on December 11, 1931 in Alto, Georgia, he was a son of the late B.W. and Lessie Wade Cook. Mr. Cook was the owner/ operator of B and C Volkswagon Repair. He attended Alto Congregational Holiness Church and Bethel Temple Congregational Holiness Church. Mr. Cook was...