E. Faye Wilbanks Ward
Nov 14, 2024
E. Faye Wilbanks Ward, age 87, of Baldwin, Georgia passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2024. Mrs. Ward was born on April 27, 1937 in Banks County, Georgia to the late Hillard Virgil and Rumyrthe Andrews Wilbanks. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, William Howard Ward; and her brother, H.V. "Buddy" Wilbanks,...
Ura Ann Crowe
Nov 6, 2024
Ura Ann Willocks Crowe, age 69, of Clarkesville, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2024. Mrs. Crowe was born on February 17, 1955 in Habersham County, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her mother, Myrlene Sutton; and her daughter, Ura Elise Crowe. A graduate of Habersham Central High School, Class of 1973, Ura Ann pursued her dream...
Ruth Walker
Nov 4, 2024
Ruth Walker, age 67, of Toccoa, Georgia went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 4, 2024. Ruth was born on December 23, 1956 in Zeeland, Michigan to the late Benjamin and Winnie Vander Zwaag. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Waldo Vander Zwaag and brother-in-law Neal Olree. Ruth was known...
George Andrew Smith
Nov 1, 2024
George Andrew Smith, age 79, of Clarkesville, Georgia went home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 1, 2024. Mr. Smith was born on December 12, 1944 in Vernon, Alabama to the late George Braxton and Virgie Smith Kemp. George earned Master of Divinity and Master of Religious Education from the Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He had a lifelong...
Janice Hill Barnette
Nov 1, 2024
Janice Hill Barnette, age 83, of Clarkesville, Georgia passed away on Friday, November 1, 2024. Mrs. Barnette was born on on September 19, 1941 in the Habersham Mills Community to the late Jay Douglas and Betha Dixon Hill. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 62 years, John H. Barnette; brothers,...
Ben Lewis "B.L." Oliver
Oct 31, 2024
Ben Lewis "B.L." Oliver, age 90, of Alto, Georgia passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2024. Mr. Oliver was born on February 7, 1934 in Hall County, Georgia to the late Loy M. Oliver and Anna Black Oliver. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Magdalene Lackey Oliver; daughter, Karen Oliver Turner;...
Minelys Zoe Rodriguez Ramirez
Oct 29, 2024
Minelys Zoe Rodriguez Ramirez, age 25, of Clarkesville, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2024. No formal services are scheduled at this time. During this difficult time, the family asks that you please respect their privacy. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, North Chapel at 245 Central Avenue, Demorest, Georgia 30535. Telephone: 706-778-1700.
Lane Savage
Oct 27, 2024
Lane Savage, age 63, of Cornelia, Georgia went to his Heavenly Home on Sunday, October 27, 2024. Mr. Savage was born on March 26, 1961 in Habersham County, Georgia to the late Tex Savage and Margie Morris Savage Clark. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his step-father, James W. Clark; brother, Scott Savage; and father-in-law,...
Connie Hammond
Oct 27, 2024
Connie Hammond, age 74, of Clarkesville, Georgia passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2024. Mrs. Hammond was born on April 21, 1950, in DeKalb County, Georgia to the late Marvin and Ruth Cowart. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Ray and Opal Hammond. Connie had retired from the United States...
James Richard Morrison
Oct 26, 2024
James "Jimmy" Richard Morrison, age 85, of Alto, Georgia passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2024. Jimmy was born on June 3, 1939 in the Hollingsworth Community of Banks County, Georgia to the late James Richard Morrison, Sr. and Monteen Duckett Morrison. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Janice Yarber, and Joanna...
Eric Christopher Luther
Oct 24, 2024
Eric Christopher Luther, age 53, of Alto, Georgia passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2024. Mr. Luther was born April 29, 1971 in Winter Haven, Florida. He was preceded in death by his mother, Sharyn Auger. Eric had a talent for knife making, earning him the admiration of his friends and family but it was his humility, dedication, and...
Lewis Dean Brazell
Oct 24, 2024
Lewis Dean Brazell, age 69, of Alto, Georgia went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 24, 2024. Mr. Brazell was born on February 7, 1955 in Orangeburg, South Carolina to the late OD and Juanita Brazell. Mr. Brazell was a machinist most of his life, and was a very hard worker at everything he did. Lewis loved...
Rachel Saxon Echols
Oct 18, 2024
Rachel Saxon Echols, age 97, of Alto, Georgia passed away on October 18, 2024 following a recent period of declining health. Mrs. Echols was born on December 22, 1926 in Lula, Georgia to the late Price and Idell Smith Saxon. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Talmadge Echols; brothers and sisters-in-law,...
Erik Gerard Sampsell
Oct 17, 2024
Erik Gerard Sampsell, age 55, of Mt. Airy, Georgia passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2024. Mr. Sampsell was born on September 11, 1969 in Elmira, New York. He was preceded in death by his father, Norman Sampsell. Erik was a proud graduate of SUNY Albany, where he earned his Bachelor's Degree before pursuing his Master's Degree from Georgia...
Johney Fay Barnes
Oct 17, 2024
Johney Fay Barnes, age 81, of Alto, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. Mr. Barnes was born on April 2, 1943 in White County, Georgia to the late Travis William Barnes and Della Lucinda Tumlin Barnes. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Harold Barnes, Earl Barnes, Rev. Henry Barnes, Bradford Barnes;...
Janice B White
Oct 16, 2024
Janice B. White, age 78, of Cornelia, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. Mrs. White was born on March 18, 1946 in Holland, Michigan to the late Henry and Bernice Zuverink Dokter. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, aunt, sister and friend always putting others before herself. She had the most generous, loving heart and...
Kenneth Howard Gragg
Oct 15, 2024
Kenneth Gragg, age 72, of Mt. Airy, Georgia went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, October 15, 2024. Mr. Gragg was born on March 4, 1952 in Rabun County, Georgia to the late Burlis and Mildred Taylor Gragg. Mr. Gragg was a mechanic for many years and enjoyed cars. He thoroughly enjoyed riding tractors and riding horses. He also...
Laverne Ward Loudermilk
Oct 13, 2024
Laverne Ward Loudermilk, age 92, of Cornelia, Georgia went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 13, 2024. Mrs. Loudermilk was born on August 19, 1932 in Banks County, Georgia to the late Broughton B. and Bessie Martin Ward. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 73 years, Paul Efford...
Margaret Caroline Mason Echols
Oct 10, 2024
Margaret Caroline Mason Echols, age 80, of Alto, Georgia entered into her heavenly home on Thursday, October 10, 2024. Mrs. Echols was born on May 26, 1944 at the Charm House in Clarkesville, Georgia to the late Sherman and Clara Armour Mason. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 37 years...
Judy E Reddish
Oct 8, 2024
Judy Elaine Ward Reddish, age 74, of Demorest, Georgia peacefully entered her heavenly home on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 with her family by her side. Mrs. Reddish was born on May 27, 1950 in Charlotte, North Carolina to the late Clyde and Ruth Deamie Parson Ward. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter,...
