Henry "Hank" Edward Ivester
Feb 27, 2019
Henry “Hank” Edward Ivester, age 86, of Cornelia, Georgia, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 27, 2019. Mr. Ivester was born on June 6, 1932, in Turnerville, Georgia, to the late Eugene and Beulah Ivester. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wives, Maria Ivester and Virginia Justus Ivester; infant sister; and...
Lorena Joana Manuel Diego
Feb 26, 2019
Lorena Joana Manuel Diego, age 1, of Cornelia, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, February 26, 2019. Survivors include her parents, Franco Manuel Francisco and Elvira Diego Miguel; grandfather, Victor Manuel Pascual. A Funeral Mass will be held at 12:00 p.m., Friday, March 1, 2019 at St. Mark Catholic Church with Father Jose Luis Hernandez-Ayala. Interment will follow in Yonah Memorial...
Betty Tench Robinson
Feb 23, 2019
Betty Tench Robinson, age 89, of Cornelia, Georgia passed away on Saturday, February 23, 2019. Ms. Robinson was born on Tuesday, July 2, 1929 in Cornelia, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest L. Tench, Sr. and Velma Woodall Tench; brothers, Ernest L. Tench, Jr., Lamar Tench, and J.T. Tench. Ms. Robinson was a member of Level...
J. Walter Lynch
Feb 22, 2019
J. Walter Lynch, age 88, of Athens, Georgia passed away on Friday, February 22nd, 2019 after a short illness. Mr. Lynch was born on Friday, March 28th, 1930 in Cornelia, Georgia. He was the son of the late U.S. and Ida Dell Woodall Lynch. Mr. Lynch was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Statesboro, Georgia. He graduated from...
Martha "Frances" Davis Francis
Feb 20, 2019
Martha “Frances” Davis Francis, age 83, of Lavonia, Georgia, formerly of Habersham County, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 20, 2019. Ms. Francis was born on November 6, 1935, in Lula, Georgia, to the late James and Lizzie Davis. She was a veteran of the United States Army and a retired CNA. Ms. Francis attended Victory Baptist...
Beverly Ann Castleberry Winsness
Feb 20, 2019
Beverly Ann Castleberry Winsness, age 73, of Anderson County, South Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, February 20, 2019, at Rainey Hospice House following a brave fight with pancreatic cancer. Born at Emory University Hospital, Atlanta, November 23, 1945, she was a daughter of the late Charles S. and Edna Carlise Brown Castleberry. Beverly was a graduate of Chamblee High School,...
Lucille Rose Francani
Feb 19, 2019
Lucille Rose Francani, age 74, of Clarkesville, Georgia, died peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, February 19, 2019. Mrs. Francani was born on September 22, 1944, in Cleveland, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her father, Phillip Milazzotto and her beloved husband of 49 years, Al Francani. Mrs. Francani was a member of St. Mark Catholic Church. She owned...
Chanmone "May" Phannarath
Feb 16, 2019
Chanmone “May” Phannarath, age 63, of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, passed away on Saturday, February 16, 2019. Mrs. Phannarath was born on July 1, 1955, in Savannakhet, Laos. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Chanteup and Khone Chanthraboutda. Mrs. Phannarath received her college degree in education and was a retired teacher. She enjoyed traveling, fishing, visiting beaches,...
Jayne Ann Demore
Feb 16, 2019
Jayne Ann DeMore, age 68, Baldwin, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center following an extended illness. Ms. DeMore was born on December 22, 1950 in Stephens County, Georgia to the late Bill Chastain and Annie Ruth McDuffie Nations. She was a member of Baldwin Baptist Church. Survivors include her daughter, Ginger DeMore and...
William "Bill" Morrison
Feb 12, 2019
William “Bill” Morrison, age 88, of Mt. Airy, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, February 12, 2019. Mr. Morrison was born on July 1, 1930, in Clarkesville, Georgia, to the late J.Y. and Hazel Stewart Morrison. Bill graduated from Clarkesville High School where he helped organize the first football team; he was an outstanding player and was selected to play for...
Maureen Donohue
Feb 12, 2019
Maureen Donohue, age 73, of Clarkesville, Georgia, formerly of Atlanta, Georgia and New York City, passed away on Tuesday, February 12, 2019, following a sudden illness. Ms. Donohue was born on February 9, 1946, in New York, New York, to the late William and Veronica Donohue. She was also preceded in death by her loving companion, James Green. Ms. Donohue...
Elizabeth Reeves Kimzey
Feb 9, 2019
Elizabeth Reeves Kimzey, age 105, of Athens, Georgia, formerly of Cornelia, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, February 9, 2019. Mrs. Kimzey was born on October 12, 1913, in Canton, Georgia, to the late Frank and Hester Ayers Reeves. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Herbert B. Kimzey; five brothers; and one sister. Mrs. Kimzey retired from First...
Lawrence John Lack,
Feb 4, 2019
Lawrence John Lack, Jr., age 86, of Cornelia, Georgia, passed away on Monday, February 4, 2019. No formal services are planned at this time. Those wishing to express online condolences to the family may do so by visiting www.whitfieldfuneralhomes.com. Arrangements are in the care of Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, North Chapel, 245 Central Avenue, Demorest, Georgia.
Jean Autrey Mastrilli
Feb 2, 2019
Jean Autrey Mastrilli, age 79, of Alto, Georgia, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 2, 2019 following an extended illness. Ms. Mastrilli was born on February 21, 1939 in Columbus, Ohio; a daughter of the late Guy and Larinda Butler. She was also preceded in death by several siblings. Funeral Services will be held at 12:00 p.m.,...
Jody Larue Rogers,
Jan 31, 2019
Jody Larue Rogers, Jr., age 28, of Clarkesville, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, January 31, 2019. Jody was born on May 3, 1990, in Commerce, Georgia, to Jody and Lynn Rogers of Clarkesville. He was employed with Mt. Vernon Mills as a maintenance technician. Mr. Rogers was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Lefty Rogers and maternal grandparents, Stanley...
Margaret "Tina" Jones
Jan 29, 2019
Margaret “Tina” Jones, age 56, of Cornelia, Georgia, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 29, 2019. Mrs. Jones was born on June 15, 1962, in Taylors, South Carolina, to the late Dewey and Alma Partridge. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Reid Jones. Mrs. Jones had served as a Correctional...
Virginia Lou Sensinger
Jan 29, 2019
Virginia Lou Sensinger, age 79, of Mt. Airy, Georgia, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 29, 2019, following an extended illness. Mrs. Sensinger was born on March 25, 1939, in Hiawassee, Georgia, to the late Grady and Florence Maney. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert Edward Sensinger. Mrs. Sensinger retired from Ethicon as...
Hazel Clark Martin
Jan 28, 2019
Hazel Clark Martin, age 86, of Alto, Georgia, passed away on Monday, January 28, 2019. Mrs. Martin was born on April 27, 1932, in Anderson, South Carolina; a daughter of the late Guy and Alice Langston Clark. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Omer E. Martin; sister, Rachel LaCount; and brothers, John Clark and Ralph Clark. Survivors...
Wanda Mccurry Loudermilk
Jan 24, 2019
Wanda McCurry Loudermilk, age 84, of Sugar Hill, Georgia passed away on Thursday, January 24th, 2019. Mrs. Loudermilk was born on November 7th, 1934 in Burnsville, North Carolina to the late Jim and Vera McCurry. She was preceded in death by her spouses, Donald E. Loudermilk, Robert K. Starks; daughter, Carol Loudermilk Ballinger; and sister, Lorraine (Neal) Chambers. Mrs. Loudermilk...
Clyde Pitts
Jan 24, 2019
Clyde Pitts, age 83, of Polo, Illinois, formerly of Mt. Airy, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, January 24, 2019. He was a son of the late Rev. J.L. Pitts and Zadie Addis Pitts. He was also preceded in death by his brother, John Lester Pitts and sister, Mildred Pitts Ayers. Survivors include his daughters, Legita and April; sons, Ronald and...
