Obituaries

Local Obituaries

Lamon Jim Henry Kinsey

Lamon Jim Henry Kinsey

Apr 9, 2015

Lamon Jim Henry Kinsey, age 82 of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, April 9, 2015. Born in White County on December 23, 1932, he was a son of the late Hubert and Cora Fortenberry Kinsey. Mr. Kinsey was retired from North Georgia Technical College as the Vice President of Instructional Services. He was a longtime attendant of Macedonia United Methodist Church...

Melissa Ann Parker Mims

Melissa Ann Parker Mims

Apr 6, 2015

Melissa Ann Parker Mims, age 45, of Cornelia, passed away Monday, April 6, 2015. Born on January 12, 1970, in Toccoa, Georgia, she was a daughter of the late Sammy Lindsey and Judy Elaine Pruitt Parker. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a brother, Greg Martin. Survivors include her husband, Joe Mims of Cornelia;...

Lois Chamblee Trotter

Lois Chamblee Trotter

Apr 6, 2015

Lois Chamblee Trotter, age 83 of Demorest, passed away Monday, April 06, 2015, at her residence. Born in Rabun County on March 18, 1932, she was a daughter of the late Lester Verdo Chamblee and Dollie Bell Wilborn Chamblee. Mrs. Trotter was a homemaker and member of Old Nacoochee Baptist Church. She enjoyed working in her yard, flowers, and sewing....

Geneva Woods  Thomas

Geneva Woods Thomas

Apr 2, 2015

Geneva Woods Thomas, age 83 of Baldwin and formerly of Toccoa, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2015, at Habersham Medical Center. Born in Stephens County on June 16, 1931, she was a daughter of the late Walter Woods and Julia Heaton Youngblood. Mrs. Thomas was a member of Hollywood Church of God, where she enjoyed being a servant to others....

Mary Ann Westbrook Hill

Mary Ann Westbrook Hill

Apr 1, 2015

Mary Ann Westbrook Hill, age 80 of Cornelia, passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2015, at her residence. Born in Banks County on September 17, 1934, she was a daughter of the late John Ruben Westbrook and Bernice Osborne “Big Mama” Westbrook. Mrs. Hill was a devoted Christian and member of Cornelia Christian Church. In her spare time she enjoyed gardening,...

Hilda Griffin Mealor

Hilda Griffin Mealor

Mar 31, 2015

Hilda Griffin Mealor, age 73, of Lula, passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at her residence. Born on August 1, 1941, in Lula, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Cary and Evelyn Garrison Griffin. Mrs. Mealor was a member of Maysville Baptist Church and was retired from Hall County School System. She enjoyed spending time with her family...

Troy Lafayette Ivie

Troy Lafayette Ivie

Mar 30, 2015

Troy Lafayette Ivie, age 88 of Cornelia, passed away Monday, March 30, 2015, at his residence. Born in Habersham County on December 16, 1926, he was a son of the late Warner and Vassie Free Ivie. Mr. Ivie was a retired shipping clerk with Carwood Manufacturing and member of Level Grove Baptist Church. In his spare time he enjoyed bird...

Versie Ward Wiley

Versie Ward Wiley

Mar 29, 2015

Versie Ward Wiley, age 84 of Lula, passed away Sunday, March 29, 2015, at Landmark Hospital in Athens. Born in Hall County on July 7, 1930, she was a daughter of the late Fred and Winnie Jackson Ward. Mrs. Wiley retired from Gillford Mills and was a member of Clemons Chapel United Methodist Church, where she was currently the oldest...

Marcelle Wiley Woody

Marcelle Wiley Woody

Mar 29, 2015

Marcelle Wiley Woody, age 77, of Lula, passed away Sunday, March 29, 2015. Born on July 19, 1937, in Hall County, Georgia, she was a daughter of the late Arthur William and Margie Oliver Wiley. Mrs. Woody attended Clemons Chapel United Methodist Church and was a homemaker. She was a former Mayor for the City of Lula who enjoyed working...

J. T.  Goss

J. T. Goss

Mar 29, 2015

J. T. Goss, age 80 of Clarkesville, passed away Sunday, March 29, 2015, at Habersham Medical Center. Born in Habersham County on September 17, 1934, he was a son of the late Burns Goss and Lila Bell Goss. Mr. Goss retired as a custodian, having worked for Clarkesville Elementary, from Habersham County School System with 18 years of service. He...

Annie Mae Franklin Patton

Annie Mae Franklin Patton

Mar 28, 2015

Annie Mae Franklin Patton, age 78, of Clarkesville, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2015. Born on February 25, 1937, in Demorest, Georgia, she was a daughter of the late Morlor Lee and Mary Ollie Mae Phillips Franklin. She was retired from Habersham County School System and was a member of Independent Baptist Church in Clarkesville. In addition to her parents,...

Ronald Boswell

Ronald Boswell

Mar 28, 2015

Ronald David Boswell, age 61 of Cornelia, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2015. Born in Jackson County on January 28, 1954, he was a son of the late Harry and Hattie Mae Echols Boswell. Mr. Boswell was retired from Fieldale Farms and was a member Baldwin Baptist Church. In his spare time he enjoyed watching movies and country music. He...

Albert A. Blalock

Albert A. Blalock

Mar 26, 2015

Albert A. Blalock, age 83, of Cornelia, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2015. Born on August 21, 1931 in Alto, Georgia, he was a son of the late Albert B. and Mahala Nix Blalock. Mr. Blalock was retired from Coca Cola and American Business and was a member of Bible Landmark Church. He enjoyed listening to Southern Gospel Music. In...

William Kim "Porky" English

William Kim "Porky" English

Mar 26, 2015

William Kim “Porky” English, age 51, of Demorest, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2015. Born on January 11, 1964, in Stephens County, Georgia, he was a son of Vivian Hill English of Demorest and the late Harold David English. Mr. English was employed with his father at English Sawmill for many years. He enjoyed working on cars, cooking, making...

Brandi Lashun Browner

Brandi Lashun Browner

Mar 24, 2015

BRANDI LASHUN BROWNER, age 35 of Baldwin, passed away into the arms of our Lord on Tuesday, March 24, 2015. Born in Demorest, Georgia on July 16, 1979, she was the daughter of J.L. & Betty King Browner of Baldwin. Ms. Browner was a 1997 graduate of Habersham Central High School and was a Correctional Officer with the Lee Arrendale...

Lucille "Lucy" Davis Martin

Lucille "Lucy" Davis Martin

Mar 20, 2015

Lucille “Lucy” Davis Martin, age 68, of Demorest, passed away on Friday, March 20, 2015. Born on August 6, 1946, in Demorest, Georgia, she was a daughter of the late Norman, Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Blair Davis. Mrs. Martin was employed with USA Shop Convenience Stores and was a member of Community Baptist Church. She loved people and enjoyed racing,...

Mary Mcclellan Carmichael

Mary Mcclellan Carmichael

Mar 19, 2015

Mary McClellan Carmichael, age 86 of Clarkesville, passed away March 19, 2015. Born in Wauchula, Florida on October 20, 1928, she was a daughter of the late Moses Lamb McClellan and Mary Clifford Underhill McClellan. Mrs. Carmichael was a retired registered nurse and a member of Hazel Creek Baptist Church, where she was active in the Walk-In Sunday School Class....

Michael Thurston Dodd

Michael Thurston Dodd

Mar 18, 2015

Michael Thurston Dodd, age 57, of Lula, passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2015. Born on February 6, 1958, in Hall County, Georgia, he was the son of Thurston Dodd of Lula and the late Mary Alice Smith Dodd. Mr. Dodd was employed with Thurston Dodd Welding Shop for many years and was of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed hunting,...

Johnny Ricketson, Jr.

Johnny Ricketson, Jr.

Mar 15, 2015

William Jonathan “Johnny” Ricketson, Jr, age 68 of Cornelia, passed away Sunday, March 15, 2015, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center. Born in Habersham County on February 5, 1947, he was a son of the late William Jonathan Ricketson, Sr. and Doris Smith Ricketson. Mr. Ricketson was a lifelong resident of Habersham County and was of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed...

Luther Wiley

Luther Wiley

Mar 14, 2015

Luther Wiley, age 91 of Alto, passed away Saturday, March 14, 2015, at his residence. Born in Hall County on October 14, 1923, he was a son of the late Frank Wiley and Blanche Davidson Wiley. Mr. Wiley was worked in heating and air at Mt. Vernon Mills. He was a member of Alto Congregational Holiness Church and enjoyed gardening...