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Becky Barron Brown
Apr 14, 2025
Rebekah "Becky" Barron Brown, age 77, of Watkinsville, Georgia formerly of Demorest, Georgia passed away on Monday, April 14, 2025.
Ms. Brown was born on March 4, 1948 at the Charm House in Clarkesville, Georgia to the late John and Evelyn Ryals Barron. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter-in-law, Lori Brown and her brother,...
Barney Gerrin
Apr 7, 2025
Rev. Barney Gerrin, age 87, of Clarkesville, Georgia passed away on Monday, April 7, 2025 following an extended illness. Mr. Gerrin was born on July 5, 1937 at a hospital that is now known as the Charm House in Clarkesville, Georgia to the late Lester and Barches McEntire Gerrin. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...
Phillip Nelson Hull
Apr 5, 2025
Phillip Nelson Hull, age 87, of Baldwin, Georgia passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2025.Mr. Hull was born on July 13, 1937 in Owens, Florida to the late Willie Porter Hull and Mary Howell Hull. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Barbara Ann Johnson Hull; daughter, Cherrie Ann Bergandi; sister, Mary Joyce...
John Petitt
Apr 3, 2025
John Petitt, age 93, of Cornelia, Georgia passed away on Thursday, April 3, 2025. Mr. Petitt was born on February 10, 1932 in White Couty, Georgia to the late James Harbert and Sarah Loucinda Thomas Petitt. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, JD Petitt, Robert Petitt, and Eli Petitt; sisters, Rose Gooch, and...
Clara M. Sellers
Mar 31, 2025
Clara M. Sellers, age 89, of Crawfordville, Florida formerly of Mount Airy, Georgia passed away on Monday, March 31, 2025. Mrs. Sellers was born on September 15, 1935 in Homer, Georgia to the late Logan Maxwell and Lillie Mae Simmons Maxwell. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Thomas Leon Sellers; brother, Kenneth Maxwell. Mrs. Sellers was...
Sue Vinson Bearden
Mar 29, 2025
Sue Vinson Bearden, age 91, of Demorest, Georgia went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 29, 2025. Mrs. Bearden was born on November 11, 1933 in Demorest, Georgia to the late Otis T. Vinson and Jeanette Turpin Vinson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 57 years, William...
Betty Jo Cross
Mar 25, 2025
Betty Jo Cross, age 82, of Cleveland, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Tammy and Mark Cunningham, of Cleveland; granddaughter, Samantha Cunningham; and grandson, Joshua Cunningham. Ms. Cross' wishes were to be cremated with no formal services will be held. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, North...
Darlene P. Stafford
Mar 25, 2025
Darlene P. Stafford, age 93, of Clarkesville, Georgia went home to be with Jesus and her true love, Carlisle on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. Mrs. Stafford was born on April 23, 1931 in Minnesota. She was preceded in death by her father, Ronald Pennie; husband, Herman Carlisle Stafford; daughter, Zonia Nichelson; and brother, Stan Pennie. Darlene was a woman...
Maria Dolores Cano
Mar 20, 2025
María Dolores Cano, de 60 años, residente de Alto, Georgia, falleció el jueves 20 de marzo de 2025 en su residencia. La Sra. Cano nació el 25 de mayo de 1964 en México, hija de los difuntos Manuel y Elena Contreras. Además de sus padres, le precedió en la muerte su hermano, Luciano Contreras. Le sobreviven su pareja, Juan Balderas,...
Howard Garnett Yearwood
Mar 19, 2025
Howard Garnett Yearwood, age 66, of Demorest, Georgia went to rest on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. Mr. Yearwood was born on February 21, 1959 in Habersham County, Georgia to the late Garnett William and Wilma Jean Marcus Yearwood. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Michael Yearwood; and his daughter-in-law, Kathy Brooks Yearwood. Howard...
Phyllis Elaine Webb
Mar 16, 2025
Phyllis E. Webb of Clarkesville, Georgia, died on March 16, 2025, at her home. Phyllis was born November 25, 1952, in Atlanta, Georgia, to Mack C. and Thelma Webb. She was the youngest of three children. She attended Cross Keys High School and graduated in 1970. Phyllis graduated from Tift College in Forsyth, Georgia, in June 1978. She worked for...
Clayton Crow Chambers
Mar 12, 2025
Clayton Crow Chambers, age 71, of Demorest, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. Mr. Chambers was born on January 29, 1954 in Habersham County, Georgia to the late Bob Chambers and Beverly Crow Chambers. Survivors include his loving wife of 48 years, Julie Hickman Chambers, of Demorest; son and daughter-in-law, Carson and Amy Chambers, of Cornelia; grandchildren,...
Lewis Stancil Pilgrim
Mar 9, 2025
Lewis Stancil Pilgrim, age 82, of Murrayville, Georgia passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2025. Mr. Pilgrim was born on April 9, 1943 in Royston, Georgia to the late Lewis and Vadie Bowman Pilgrim. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 38 years, Christine Thrasher Pilgrim; brothers, Andrew Pilgrim, Bobby Pilgrim; sister,...
Henry Grady Cowart
Mar 6, 2025
Grady Cowart, age 86, of Clarkesville, Georgia passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2025 following injury sustained in an automobile accident. Mr. Cowart was born on July 19, 1938 in Towns County, Georgia to the late Claude and Lola Shook Cowart. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, J.C. Cowart; and his sister,...
Mary Louise Segur
Mar 6, 2025
Mary Louise Rollberg Segur, age 85, of Cornelia, Georgia passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2025 at Manor Lake of Gainesville following a brief decline in health. Mary was born on August 19, 1939 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Clarence Thomas Rollberg and Elizabeth Ann Wilcox Rollberg. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...
Andrew Thomas Cheek
Mar 5, 2025
Andrew Thomas Cheek, age 81, of Toccoa, went to be with The Lord on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Mr. Cheek was born on May 15, 1943 in Stephens County, Georgia to the late Andrew Jackson "Jack" Cheek and Della Ramey Cheek. He was also preceded in death by his loving wife of 63 years, Jeanette Frady Cheek; daughter, Hilda...
Oliver Alexander Trotter
Mar 3, 2025
Oliver Alexander Trotter, age 99, of Lula, Georgia passed away on Monday, March 3. 2025 at his residence. Mr. Trotter was born on September 7, 1925 in Habersham County, Georgia to the late Charlie and Frankie Vandiver Trotter. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandsons, Brent Trotter and Tony Szatkowski; brothers, Bob Trotter,...
Paul A. Howard, Sr.
Mar 2, 2025
Paul A. Howard, Sr., age 86, of Demorest, Georgia went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 2, 2025. Mr. Howard was born on October 10, 1938 in Social Circle, Georgia to the late Charlie B. Howard and Lois Cheney Howard. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Charles Gene Howard....
Chester Douglas (Doug) Barron
Mar 1, 2025
Chester Douglas (Doug) Barron, 77, of Alto, Georgia went to his heavenly home on Saturday, March 1, 2025. Mr. Barron was born on February 22, 1948 in Habersham County, Georgia to the late Chester and Rosell Barron. Doug dedicated many years of his life to his business, A1 Tires. Doug had a deep love for his loyal companion, "Rosie",...
Terry Frank Barrett
Feb 26, 2025
Terry Frank Barrett, age 64, of Clarkesville, Georgia went to his heavenly home on Wednesday, February 26, 2025. A Private Family Service will be held. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, South Chapel at 1370 Industrial Boulevard, Baldwin, Georgia 30511. Telephone: 706-778-7123.
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