Local Obituaries
Heather Dawn Landers London
Jan 17, 2017
HEATHER DAWN LANDERS LONDON, age 32 of Clarkesville, went home to be with Jesus on Tuesday, January 17, 2017, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center. Born in Demorest, Georgia on January 1, 1985, she was a daughter of Randall and Sue Landers of Clarkesville. Heather was a homemaker and member of Line Baptist Church. She was a 2003 graduate of Habersham...
Joyce Townsend
Jan 17, 2017
JOYCE LEE STREETER TOWNSEND, age 70 of Demorest, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2017. Born in St. Lawrence, New York on December 5, 1946 she was a daughter of the late William Chester and Kathleen Murdock Streeter. Mrs. Townsend was a retired custodian from North Habersham Middle School. She enjoyed gardening, fishing, and Elvis. She also enjoyed watching...
Hesequiel Hernandez
Jan 16, 2017
Hesequiel Hernandez, age 60 of Cornelia, passed away Monday, January 16, 2017, at Habersham Medical Center. Born in Abasolo, Guanajuato on January 12, 1957, he was a son of the late Simion Hernandez and Maria Martinez. Surviving are wife, Sanjuana Hernandez of Cornelia; sons and daughters-in-law, Luis Hernandez & Maria Serrano of Cornelia, Roberto Hernandez & Sylvia Martinez of Mt....
Annie Bell Zimmerman York
Jan 15, 2017
ANNIE BELL ZIMMERMAN YORK, age 86 of Mt. Airy, Georgia passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2017. Born in Sautee-Nacoochee, Georgia on June 02, 1930, she was a daughter of the late Edward Lawrence Zimmerman & Carrie Gaddie Zimmerman. Mrs. York was a quality control inspector with Yonah Realty Company for many years. She enjoyed crocheting, reading, soap operas, &...
Vera Lynch Mcduffie
Jan 14, 2017
VERA LYNCH MCDUFFIE, age 88 of Baldwin, Georgia went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 14, 2017. Born in Franklin County, Georgia on June 18, 1928, she was a daughter of the late Garnett Lynch & Lillie Smith Lynch. Mrs. McDuffie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and a wonderful cook. She was a member of the...
Robert L. "Bob" Townsend
Jan 14, 2017
ROBERT L. “BOB” TOWNSEND, age 76 of Demorest, Georgia passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2017. Born in Gainesville, Georgia on June 07, 1940, he was a son of the late Sidney Lanier Townsend & Elizabeth Patterson Townsend. Mr. Townsend was a United States Army Veteran and a graduate of Lanier Technical College. He was retired as a supervisor with...
Edward Brown
Jan 12, 2017
Celebration of Life services for Edward Blackshear Brown Jr., 71, of Turnerville, will be held 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20 at Clarkesville First United Methodist Church, Clarkesville, with the Rev. Brian Butler and the Rev. Phil DeMore officiating. A visitation/reception will be held immediately following the service in the church’s fellowship hall. Mr. Brown went to be with the Lord...
Lee Henderson
Jan 11, 2017
Lee M. Henderson age 85 of Clarkesville, passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2017. Born in Boaz, Alabama on May 22, 1931, he was a son of the late John and Estelle Dixon Henderson. Mr. Henderson was a member of Chopped Oak Baptist Church and the owner of Lee Henderson Home Improvement where he brought new life to many homes...
Marsha Dodd
Jan 10, 2017
Marsha Ann Reed Dodd, age 57 of Mt. Airy, passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2017, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Born in Toccoa on March 27, 1959, Mrs. Dodd was a daughter of Dorothy Hicks Reed of Toccoa and the late Richard Reed. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. Marsha was very family oriented and...
Tony "Yankee" Goulding
Jan 4, 2017
Tony “Yankee” Goulding, age 42 of Clarkesville, passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center. Born in Indianapolis, Indiana on March 21, 1974, he was a son of Danny Goulding of Russellville, Arkansas and Liane Caplinger of Newark, Ohio. Mr. Goulding was a mechanic and handyman. He enjoyed bartering, motorcycles, and working on cars. In addition...
Carolyn King Rucker
Jan 4, 2017
Carolyn Ann King Rucker, age 55 of Cornelia passed away on January 4, 2017. Born in Habersham County on April 27, 1961, she was a daughter of Juanita Jenkins Rucker of Cornelia and the late Royce R.C. Rucker. Ms. Rucker enjoyed swimming and dancing and was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church. In addition to her mother, she is survived...
Bishop Chester Smith
Dec 31, 2016
Bishop Chester M. Smith, age 77 of Demorest, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 31, 2016, at his residence. Born in Reedsville, West Virginia on October 3, 1939, he was a son of the late Earl M. Smith and Nellie Dane Costello Smith. Bro. Chet served The Congregational Holiness Church as General Superintendent and General World...
Aida Viola Jaworski
Dec 28, 2016
Aida Viola Nix Jaworski, age 93 of Alto, took her Heavenly flight on December 28, 2016. Born in Blairsville, Georgia on March 31, 1923 she was a daughter of the late John Frank and Hattie England Nix. Mrs. Jaworski grew up during The Great Depression and lost four of her siblings, Homer, Dennis, Clyde, and Mae, during that time. She...
Artis Haynes
Dec 27, 2016
ARTIS HAYNES, age 78 of Lula, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at his residence. Born in Lula, Georgia on January 19, 1938, he was a son of the late Addie Grover Haynes & Cleo Loggins Haynes. Mr. Haynes retired as an industrial mechanic with Peachtree Doors. He also enjoyed cattle farming, hunting, & fishing. Mr. Haynes was...
Laura Mae Gibson
Dec 24, 2016
Laura Mae Gibson, age 68 of Demorest, passed away Saturday, December 24, 2016. Born in Poquoson, Virginia on November 3, 1948, she was a daughter of the late David Follett and Ethel Firman Follett. Mrs. Gibson was retired from American Bag and Linen and a member of Clarkesville Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Gibson was preceded in...
Lisa Ann Martin
Dec 22, 2016
Lisa Ann Dodd Martin, age 46 of Baldwin, passed away on December 22, 2016 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center. Born in Habersham County, Georgia on August 8, 1970 she was the daughter of Lonnie Katherine Wiley Fambro of Clermont and the late David Dodd. She was employed with Chevron Convenience Store as a clerk. Mrs. Martin loved being outdoors, fishing...
Susie Mae "Sue" O'Kelley
Dec 16, 2016
Susie Mae “Sue” Mann O’Kelley, age 96 of Clarkesville, went home to be with Jesus on Friday, December 16, 2016. Born in Danielsville, Georgia on October 12, 1920, she was the daughter of the late Richard Calloway Mann and Naomi Jarrett Mann. Mrs. O’Kelley was a salesperson and book keeper with Woods Furniture for 39 years. She was a strong...
James Broner
Dec 16, 2016
James Richard Broner, age 58 of Cornelia, passed away on Friday, December 16, 2016. Born in Habersham County, Georgia on October 18, 1958, he was a son of the late Frank and Mary Etta Scott Broner. He was a graduate of Central High School. He earned his associate degree from Truett McConnell College in May of 1986. He was employed...
David Norton
Dec 15, 2016
David Norton, age 62 of Mt. Airy passed away December 15, 2016. Born in Clarkesville, Georgia on November 15, 1954, he was a son of the late Melvin & Stella Mae Burrell Norton. Mr. Norton was employed with Georgia Power as a substation operator for almost 35 years and he was of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed the mountains, riding...
James Al "Bud" Lee, Jr.
Dec 14, 2016
JAMES AL “BUD” LEE, JR., age 41 of Demorest, passed away December 14, 2016 at Habersham County Medical Center. Born in Augusta, Georgia on January 12, 1975, he was a son of James Al Lee, Sr. of Demorest and Betty Jean Johnson Gorr of Cornelia. He enjoyed being outdoors and listening to music, especially gospel and country. Bud was known...
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