Local Obituaries
Paul L. Knight
Oct 14, 2014
Paul L. Knight of Clarkesville, Georgia, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2014. He was born in Atlanta on September 24, 1953. Throughout his life he was an avid outdoors man and enjoyed hiking, camping, viewing wildlife, and engaging in amateur astronomy with his son. Paul strongly believed in the importance of higher education for his children. He was proud...
Mignon Humphrey Bruce
Oct 14, 2014
Mignon Humphrey Bruce, 95, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother; faithful servant of God, patron of the arts, activist, educator and wonderful friend—finished a long journey Tuesday, October 14, 2014, at Habersham County Medical Center after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Born December 15, 1918 in Union City, Tennessee, she was the only child of the late Claude Thomas and Ruth Rowland...
Jerald Freeman
Oct 8, 2014
Jerald B. Freeman, age 47 of Cornelia, passed away Wednesday, October 8, 2014. Born in Hall County on June 16, 1967, he was a son of J. B. Freeman and Joyce Christopher Freeman both of Cornelia. Mr. Freeman was the owner and operator of About Time Tree Service and was also a professional skydiving instructor. Jerald was an energetic person...
David Joseph Smith
Oct 7, 2014
David Joseph Smith, age 44, of Mt. Airy, passed away Tuesday, October 07, 2014, at Emory University Hospital. Born in Newport, Rhode Island on July 17, 1970, he was a son of Donald Smith, Sr. and Patricia Smith of Mt. Airy. Mr. Smith was formerly employed as a manager with Zaxby’s and was of the Methodist faith. In addition to...
Nancy Lois Hart
Oct 5, 2014
Nancy Lois Hart, age 79, of Clarkesville, passed away Sunday, October 5, 2014, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center. Born in Virginia on December 8, 1934, she was a daughter of the late Herbert Russell Hart and Maude White Hart. Mrs. Hart was retired from Scovill Manufacturing and was of the Baptist faith. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great...
Christopher Chase Raymond
Oct 5, 2014
Christopher Chase Raymond, age 24 of Mt. Airy, passed away Sunday, October 5, 2014. Chase was born on June 12, 1990 in Sildell, Louisiana. In his spare time he enjoyed skate boarding, shooting pool, and fishing. He was previously employed with Chipper Tree Service. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, John W. Dick. Surviving are mother and...
Nell Bentley Barfield
Oct 1, 2014
Nell Bentley Barfield, age 71, of Jackson, Georgia, passed away Wednesday, October 1, 2014, at Habersham Home. Born in Tallapoosa, Georgia, on June 13, 1943, she was a daughter of the late Floy Bentley and the late Zadie Thompson Bentley Brown. Mrs. Barfield was formerly employed with The Salvation Army and was of the Methodist faith. She enjoyed sewing in...
Roy "Gus" Moncrief Lee, Jr.
Sep 29, 2014
Roy “Gus” Moncrief Lee, Jr., age 73, of Cornelia, passed away Monday, September 29, 2014, at The Oaks at Scenic View Assisted Living. Born in Atlanta on December 18, 1940, he was the son of the late Roy Moncrief Lee, Sr. and Winifred Ruth Hubbard Lee. Mr. Lee retired from the United States Postal Service and was of the Baptist...
Tony Vanore
Sep 28, 2014
Anthony Richard “Tony” Vanore, age 67 of Alto, passed away Sunday, September 28, 2014, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center. Born in Patterson, New Jersey on June 19, 1947, he was a son of the late Anthony Vanore and the late Betty Cabrel Brescia. Mr. Vanore was a self-employed auto body repairman and enjoyed fishing, hunting, and NASCAR. He also raised...
Doreen Reems Martin
Sep 27, 2014
Ms. Doreen Reems Martin, age 94, of Cedartown, passed away on Saturday, September 27, 2014. She was born on October 26, 1919 in Alto, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Fred Reems and Subbia Martin Reems. Ms. Martin is survived by her daughter, Sally Annette Martin Swann Martin; granddaughter, Chaquita Swann Crawford (Jimmy); grandson, William Cade Crawford; brother-in-law...
Earl "Carl" Stancil
Sep 24, 2014
Earl “Carl” Stancil, age 77, of Gainesville, passed away Wednesday, September 24, 2014, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 am Monday, September 29, 2014, at Yonah Memorial Gardens. An online guest register is available and may be viewed at www.mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com. McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia (706/778-8668) is in charge of arrangements.
Ouida Kimbrell Hardy
Sep 24, 2014
Ouida Kimbrell Hardy, age 89, of Cornelia, passed away Wednesday, September 24, 2014, at her residence. Born in Banks County on October 6, 1924, she was a daughter of the late George Kimbrell and Martha Elizabeth Ward Kimbrell. Mrs. Hardy was retired from Yonah Realty and was of the Christian faith. She enjoyed cooking, especially baking, shopping and sewing. In...
Marvin Lee Lynch, Jr.
Sep 22, 2014
Marvin Lee Lynch, Jr., age 52, of Clarkesville, passed away Monday, September 22, 2014, at his residence. Born in Demorest on July 12, 1962, he was a son of Marvin Lee Lynch, Sr. and the late Frances Chitwood Lynch. Mr. Lynch was a self employed logger who enjoyed gardening, hunting and fishing. Survivors include son, Cody Lynch of Clarkesville; daughters,...
Ervin G. "Buck" Oliver
Sep 21, 2014
Mr. Ervin “Buck” Oliver, age 49, of Alto, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 21, 2014, after an extended battle with cancer. Buck was born in Hall County on January 15, 1965. He attended East Hall High School. He began his career at Coca-Cola, but soon discovered his passion for heavy equipment when he started his own grading company. Buck...
Thomas Mearn King
Sep 19, 2014
THOMAS MEARN KING, age 71, of Cornelia, passed away Friday, September 19, 2014, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center. Born in Habersham County on January 22, 1943, he was a son of the late W.G. King and Gladys Scott King. Mr. King was a member of Liberty Hill Baptist Church and was retired from Fieldale Farms with 42 years of service....
Margie Estelle "Essie" Wiley Allen
Sep 11, 2014
Margie Estelle “Essie” Wiley Allen, age 77 of Lula, passed away Thursday, September 11, 2014, at Autumn Breeze in Gainesville. Born in Hall County on July 19, 1937, she was a daughter of the late Arthur William Wiley and Margie Oliver Wiley. Mrs. Allen was previously employed with Potter and Brumfield and retired from Wauka Mountain Elementary. She attended Clemons...
Clara Mae Cragg Armour
Sep 6, 2014
CLARA MAE CRAGG ARMOUR, age 88 of Alto, Georgia passed away on Saturday, September 06, 2014 at the Northeast Georgia Medical Center following an extended illness. Born in Habersham County, Georgia on January 25, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Clyde & Haughtense Miller Cragg. Mrs. Armour was a homemaker who enjoyed quilting, flower gardening, and fishing. She...
Robert Lee "Bobby" Trotter, Jr.
Sep 6, 2014
Robert Lee “Bobby” Trotter, Jr., age 67, of Clarkesville, passed away Saturday, September 6, 2014, at his residence. Born in Gastonia, North Carolina, on February 18, 1947, he was a son of Mildred Marie Kinsey Trotter and the late Robert Lee Trotter, Sr. Mr. Trotter was retired from Woods Furniture Company and had also worked with Church and Son Funeral...
Larry W. Holland
Sep 4, 2014
Larry Wilson Holland, age 63, of Mt. Airy, passed away Thursday, September 4, 2014, at Habersham Medical Center. Born in Hall County on December 15, 1950, he was a son of Eva Mae Burton Garner of Cornelia and the late Dock Holland. Mr. Holland was a self-employed carpenter and was of the Baptist faith. He was also an avid NASCAR...
Jackie R. Worley
Sep 1, 2014
Mr. Jackie R. Worley, age 69 of Lula, Georgia passed away on Monday, September 01, 2014 at the Northeast Georgia Medical Center. Born in Banks County, Georgia on May 19, 1945, he was a son of the late Lee Worley, Sr. & Ola Simmons Worley. Mr. Worley worked in construction for many years and was the owner of Worley &...
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