Elsie Harrison Scroggs
Apr 3, 2019
Elsie Harrison Scroggs, age 97, of Cornelia, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at Habersham Medical Center. She was born in Habersham County, the daughter of the late George W. and Ardecie Vaughn Harrison and the youngest of seven children. Mrs. Scroggs was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, S.D. Scroggs, of Cornelia; grandson, Chris...
William Lloyd Cathey
Apr 1, 2019
William Lloyd Cathey, age 63, of Alto, Georgia passed away on Monday, April 1, 2019 following an extended illness. Mr. Cathey was born on September 5, 1955 in Habersham County, Georgia to the late Marvin Cathey and Lois Ann Loudermilk Pruitt. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 40 years, Ann Cathey; grandparents,...
A. Eli Dunagan
Apr 1, 2019
Dr. A. Eli Dunagan, age 77, of Mt. Airy, GA, went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 1, 2019. Dr. Dunagan was born on December 5, 1941, in Jackson Co., GA, to the late Coleman and Fannie Fields Dunagan. In addition to his parents, Dr. Dunagan was preceded in death by a sister, Selma L. Dunagan. He was...
Charles "Charlie" Cunningham
Mar 29, 2019
Charles "Charlie" Cunningham, age 67, of Monroe, Georgia formerly of Habersham County, Georgia passed away on Friday, March 29, 2019. Mr. Cunningham was born on October 11, 1951 in Atlanta, Georgia to the late Harold E. and Mary B. Cunningham. He was a loving and caring brother and uncle. Survivors include his sister, Rene Cunningham Massey, of Canton; brothers, Harry...
Julia "Judy" Simmemon Tidwell
Mar 27, 2019
Julia “Judy” Simmemon Tidwell, age 76, of Cornelia, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2019. Mrs. Tidwell was born on May 31, 1942, in Baldwin, Georgia, to the late Lamar and Sylvia McDuffie Simmemon. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Robert “Tobe” Simmemon. Judy was a homemaker and member of Cornelia Congregational Holiness Church. Survivors include...
Rose Marie Milazzotto
Mar 24, 2019
Rose Marie Milazzotto, age 96, of Clarkesville, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2019. Mrs. Milazzotto was preceded in death by her husband, Phillip Milazzotto and daughter, Lucille Francani. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Louis and Jan Milazzotto; five grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren. A celebration of life service will be held from 5-7 pm on Thursday, March 28,...
Virgil R. Vickers (Courtesy)
Mar 24, 2019
Rev. Virgil R. Vickers, 80, of Irwinville, Georgia, was called Home by the Lord on Sunday, March 24, 2019, at Dorminy Medical Center in Fitzgerald. Funeral services will be held 2 PM, Friday, March 29, 2019, at The Paulk Funeral Home Chapel in Fitzgerald, with the Rev. Terry Rice officiating. Friends and family are also welcome to share testimonies and...
Darvin Slaton
Mar 23, 2019
Rev. Darvin Slaton, age 79, of Homer, Georgia passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2019. Rev. Slaton was born on January 28, 1940 in Carnesville, Georgia to the late William Euston and Mabelle Kennedy Slaton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Tammy Jo Slaton; and two brothers, Howard Slaton, and Marvin Slaton. Rev....
Ryan "Cody" Cauthen
Mar 22, 2019
Ryan Dakota "Cody" Cauthen, age 25, of Athens, Georgia passed away on Friday, March 22, 2019. Cody was born on March 21, 1994 to David and Gigi Nix Cauthen. He was an avid Georgia Bulldogs fan and a Nascar enthusiast. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed hiking, swimming, and any day spent on the beach. He is preceded in death...
Julia Francis Downs
Mar 21, 2019
In Memory Julia Frances Collins Downs September 14, 1929 – March 21, 2019Julia Frances Collins Downs, 89, was born in Waycross Georgia, September 14, 1929. She is the daughter of Thomas Jefferson Collins and Zettie Wainright Collins. Julia died peacefully in her sleep at 9:30 PM March 21, 2019 in Orem, Utah after a battle with Dementia and Alzheimer’s. Julia...
Bynum Perkins
Mar 18, 2019
Bynum Perkins, 91, long-time Atlanta pharmacist, passed away on March 18, 2019 at home in Dunwoody. Bynum, known to his customers as “Doc” or “Doctor Perkins”, was born in Banks County, Georgia on October 25, 1927, the twelfth of thirteen children. He grew up in Cornelia, Georgia. After graduating from high school in Cornelia, he served in the United States...
Fannie Mae Mote Pruitt
Mar 16, 2019
Fannie Mae Mote Pruitt, age 90, of Clarkesville, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2019 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center. Ms. Pruitt was born on April 26, 1928 in Habersham County, Georgia to the late Wofford T. and Ora Harris Mote. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Louise Ferguson, Lillie Ruth McCoy,...
M. "Bobbie" King
Mar 12, 2019
M. "Bobbie" King, age 85, of Alto, GA, passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2019, following an extended illness. Mrs. King's wishes were that no formal services be held. The family request that in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to an animal shelter of one's choice. Those wishing to extend on line condolences may do so by visiting...
Jimmy Junior Rogers
Mar 12, 2019
Jimmy Junior Rogers, age 60 of Lula, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, March 12th, 2019. Mr. Rogers was born on Saturday, October 18th, 1958 in Commerce, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Wiley and Dora Rogers; sister, Jacquline Sims Dockins; brother, Preston Sims. Mr. Rogers was retired from the City of Gainesville with 20 years of service....
Dorothy "Dot" Skelton Edwards
Mar 8, 2019
Dorothy “Dot” Skelton Edwards, age 94, of Demorest, Georgia passed away on March 8, 2019 at her residence after a brief illness. Mrs. Edwards was born on May 10, 1924 in Habersham County, Georgia to the late Alvin and Maude Skelton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Edwards; daughter, Karol Lynn Flanders;...
John Michael Mclendon
Mar 3, 2019
John Michael McLendon, age 55, of Homer, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2019. Mr. McLendon was born on January 15, 1964, in Jesup, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. John S. Wootten and paternal grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. John Sanderlin. Michael was a member of Homer United Methodist Church where he...
Willoree Chapman
Mar 2, 2019
Willoree Chapman Nix, age 81, of Mt. Airy, Georgia passed away to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 2, 2019. Mrs. Nix was born on January 1, 1938 to the late Arthur Joseph and Ethel Parson Chapman, of Lula; In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Hiram "Rozzie" Chapman; sisters, Frances Reid; Mary...
Tom Canup
Mar 2, 2019
Tom B. Canup, age 88, of Mt. Airy, Georgia passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2019. Mr. Canup was born on January 7, 1931 in Mt. Airy, Georgia to the late Ed and Samantha Worley Canup. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Annette Williams Canup; sons, Danny Thomas Canup, William Canup; brothers,...
John D. Hulsey
Mar 1, 2019
John D. Hulsey, age 73, of Alto, Georgia passed away on Friday, March 1, 2019. Mr. Hulsey was born on Saturday, October 13, 1945 in Gainesville, Georgia to the late John Edward Hulsey and Julie Ann Virginia Masters Hulsey. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, James Ernest and Nellie Mae Masters. Mr. Hulsey...
Vishnu M. Patel
Feb 28, 2019
Vishnu M. Patel, age 60, of Clarkesville, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, February 28, 2019 at his residence. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 2, 2019 at Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel in Baldwin, Georgia. Arrangements are in care of Whitfield Funeral Home & Crematory, South Chapel, 1370 Industrial Blvd., Baldwin, Georgia 30511.
