Local Obituaries
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...
Janie Sellers Merck
Jan 5, 2026
Janie Sellers Merck, age 82, of Dahlonega, Georgia, formerly of Cleveland, Georgia, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, January 5, 2026, surrounded by the legacy of a life well lived and deeply loved.
Born on January 10, 1943, in Habersham County, Janie was the cherished daughter of the late Thomas Roosevelt Sellers and Lizzie Mae Owens...
Patricia Lee White Hallowell
Jan 1, 2026
Patricia "Patti" Lee White Hallowell, age 88, of Demorest, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, January 1, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on August 3, 1937, to the late Jules Wexler White and Ruth Bolton White, who instilled in her a strong sense of grace, curiosity, and devotion to others—qualities that defined...
Claudette Bonds Griffin
Jan 1, 2026
Claudette Bonds Griffin, age 88, of Hiawassee and Baldwin/Cornelia, Georgia, took her heavenly flight home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 1, 2026, following an extended illness.
A woman of deep faith, gentle strength, and unwavering love, Claudette leaves behind a legacy of compassion, service, and music that will forever echo in the hearts of those who...
Christopher Lewis Sisk
Jan 1, 2026
Christopher Lewis Sisk, age 43, of Demorest, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, January 1, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.
Christopher was a devoted husband, father, son, brother, and friend whose life was defined by hard work, loyalty, and love. He was employed with Kendall Vegetation Services for over 25 years, where he built a reputation for...
Ruby Lee Tankersley Murphy
Dec 26, 2025
Ruby Lee Tankersley Murphy, age 73, of Toccoa, passed away on Friday, December 26, 2025.
Born on March 24, 1952, in Atlanta, she was a daughter of the late James Tankersley and Jeanette Ballew Tankersley. Ruby was employed with Fulton County, for over 20 years, as a Personal Property Appraiser. She loved her family and enjoyed spending time with them, cooking...
Cathy Williams Hough
Dec 25, 2025
Cathy Williams Hough, born on August 6, 1961, in Habersham County, Georgia, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2025, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, North Carolina, surrounded by her loving family.
Cathy was known for her dedicated career as a Pharmacy Technician, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Gainesville, Georgia and Lake Norman Regional Medical Center, Mooresville, NC. where she...
Joseph G. "Joby" McGahee, Jr.
Dec 25, 2025
It is with profound sadness and grief that the family of Joseph G. “Joby” McGahee, Jr. announces his sudden passing on Christmas Day, surrounded by family and loved ones.
Joby was born on August 4, 1948, at Walker Clinic—formerly known as the Charm House—to Joseph G. McGahee, Sr. and Mardelle Shirley McGahee. He was a Boy Scout with Troop 24 in...
Ronnie Dewey Cantrell
Dec 25, 2025
Ronnie Dewey Cantrell, age 81, of Alto, Georgia, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 25, 2025, following an extended illness.
Born on October 24, 1944, in Alto, Georgia, Ronnie was the son of the late J.C. Cantrell and Georgia Lou Stephens Cantrell. A lifelong resident of the community he loved, Ronnie was well known as the owner...
Kathryn Kimbrell Rider
Dec 20, 2025
Kathryn Kimbrell Rider, age 93, of Cornelia, Georgia, went home peacefully to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 20, 2025.
Born on February 11, 1932, in Mount Airy, Georgia, Kathryn was the second of ten children born to the late Tom and Bonnie Pitts Kimbrell. From an early age, she learned the values of faith, hard work, and devotion to...
Willene Roberts Edwards Beck
Dec 19, 2025
Willene Roberts Edwards Beck, 88, of Demorest, passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025.
Born in White County on May 29, 1937 to Joe and Lecy (Eller) Roberts, Willene grew up in the Lynch Mountain area of the Sautee Valley. After marrying Corbett Edwards, she moved to Habersham County. After Edwards’ passing, she moved to Dawsonville and later married Tom Beck.
Willene...
Mary Louise Cunningham Brady
Dec 18, 2025
Mary Louise Cunningham Brady, age 81, of Clarkesville, Georgia, took her heavenly flight home to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 18, 2025. A woman of steadfast faith, quiet strength, and generous love, Louise’s life was a beautiful testimony of service to God, family, and community.
Born in Banks County, Georgia on July 14, 1944, she was the beloved daughter...
Leonid "Leon" Tur
Dec 16, 2025
Leonid "Leon" Tur, age 77, of Cornelia, passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2025.
Born on April 9, 1948, in Munich, Germany, he was a son of the late Michael and Anna Aksiutschenko Tur. Leon was retired from Georgia Chair Company. In his spare time, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, Georgia Bulldogs football, and NASCAR racing. However, his love was for his...
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