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Curtis Furman Burrell

Curtis Furman Burrell

Jan 27, 2026

Curtis Furman Burrell, age 76, of Cornelia, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.

Mr. Burrell was born on February 23, 1949 in Charlotte, North Carolina to the late Fred Burrell and the late Ola Burrell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Lena Burrell; step-daughter, Dala Kirkum; grandson, Dale Savage; and brother, David...

Lisa Caroll Hallford

Lisa Caroll Hallford

Jan 26, 2026

Lisa Carroll Hallford, age 72, of Demorest, Georgia, passed away on Monday, January 26, 2026 at her residence.

Lisa’s professional career included teaching in the Dekalb County School System and the Habersham County School System in Gifted and Talented Child Education. Lisa received her Specialist Degree in Gifted Education at the University of Georgia. She was a member of Alpha Delta...

Carl Jackson Irvin, Jr.

Carl Jackson Irvin, Jr.

Jan 24, 2026

Carl Jackson "Jack" Irvin, Jr., age 71, of Baldwin, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026.

Mr. Irvin was born on February 27, 1954 to the late Carl Jackson Irvin, Sr. and the late Maime Ann Davis Irvin. Jack Irvin was raised in the Hollingsworth Community of Banks County, Georgia, where he grew up as the only boy among three...

Larry William Hess

Larry William Hess

Jan 22, 2026

Larry William Hess, age 83, of Baldwin, Georgia peacefully passed away at his residence in North Banks County on Thursday, January 22, 2026.

Mr. Hess was born October 10, 1942 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to the late Carl W. Hess and the late Irma Schmieder Hess. Larry was raised in the community of the Amana Colonies in Iowa, surrounded by close...

Steve Miles

Steve Miles

Jan 20, 2026

Steve Miles, 62 of Canton, GA passed peacefully at Northside Cherokee Hospital on Monday, January 20, 2026, after a brave battle with several health-related issues.

Steve was born on June 17, 1963 in Habersham County, Georgia and was the youngest child and only son of the late Robert Farrell Miles and Margaret Sisk Miles. He lived an amazing life with an...

Terry Loudermilk

Terry Loudermilk

Jan 20, 2026

Terry Loudermilk, age 63, of Cornelia, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.

Mr. Loudermilk was born on June 13, 1962 in France to the late Cecil Isom Loudermilk and Mae Taylor Loudermilk and was raised in Cornelia. In addition to to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Steven Douglas Loggins; grandfather, Robert L. Loudermilk.

He was...

Alice H. Roland

Alice H. Roland

Jan 20, 2026

Alice H. Roland age 85, of Clarkesville, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.

Memorial Services will be announced once made available.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, North Chapel at 245 Central Avenue, Demorest, Georgia 30535. Telephone: 706 778-1700.

Stacy "Red" Marion Jones

Stacy "Red" Marion Jones

Jan 17, 2026

Stacy "Red" Mairon Jones, age 54, of Mount Airy, Georgia went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 17, 2026.

Mr. Jones was born on October 8, 1971 in Habersham County, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Dale Jones and Bradley Jones.

Stacy worked the majority of his career in the Logging Industry, which he enjoyed immensely. He...

Wayne Seaborn Andrews

Wayne Seaborn Andrews

Jan 15, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Wayne Seaborn Andrews, age 78, of Baldwin. A man of unwavering faith, Wayne lived a life rooted in love for Jesus Christ and dedication to doing what was right.

He believed deeply in the value of honest work and gave his best in all he did. Through long days and...

Marshall David Parker

Marshall David Parker

Jan 15, 2026

Marshall David Parker, age 79, of Cleveland, Georgia went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 15, 2026.

Mr. Parker was born on August 23, 1946 in Whitfield County, Georgia to the late William Parker and Louise Kiker Parker. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Eddie Parker. Marshall spent many years working as...

Michael Joseph "Mike" Savage

Michael Joseph "Mike" Savage

Jan 11, 2026

Michael Joseph "Mike" Savage, age 65, of Demorest, Georgia went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 11, 2026.

Mr. Savage was born on July 25, 1960 in Habersham County, Georgia to the late Joseph Odell Savage, Jr. and Mae King Savage. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Joseph Odell, Sr. and...

Juanita Marie Colbert

Juanita Marie Colbert

Jan 10, 2026

Juanita Marie Colbert, age 85, of Alto, Georgia went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 10, 2026.

Ms. Colbert was born on November 22, 1940 in Habersham County, Georgia to the late Dennis and Dora Bice Colbert. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother and sister-in-law, Dennis Earl and Jimmie Colbert; half-sister, Neva...

Wanda Lea Smith

Wanda Lea Smith

Jan 9, 2026

Wanda Lea Miller Smith, age 64, of Cornelia, Georgia passed away on Friday, January 9, 2026.

Ms. Smith was born on August 28, 1961 in Habersham County, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her father, Clyde Henry Miller; ex-husband, James Morris; and step-father, Amos Goss. Wanda had been retired for many years after a long and steady career, with her...

Lucille Rodacker

Lucille Rodacker

Jan 7, 2026

Lucille Page Cantrell Rodacker, age 92, of Cornelia, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026.

Mrs. Rodacker was born on May 14, 1933 in Habersham County, Georgia to the late Clark Howell Page and Elizabeth "Lizzie" Kimbrell Page. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Floyd Cantrell; her second husband, Fred Rodacker; sons,...

Shirlee Ann Williams

Shirlee Ann Williams

Jan 6, 2026

Shirlee Maney Williams, age 82, of Cornelia, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. Mrs. Williams was born on December 31, 1943 in Habersham County, Georgia to the late Jewell P. Maney, Sr. and Laura Lucille Nix Maney. In addition to her parents, Shirlee was preceded in death by her brothers, Jewell P. Maney, Jr., and Bobby J. Maney....

Edna Denny

Edna Denny

Jan 5, 2026

Edna Wall Denny, age 73, of Clarkesville, Georgia went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 5, 2026.

Mrs. Denny was born October 17, 1952 in Rabun County, Georgia to the late Edward J. Wall and Mildred Blair Wall Hancock. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her infant son, Sammy Denny; sister, Marnie Nichols; and...

Earl Lamb Freeman

Earl Lamb Freeman

Jan 5, 2026

Earl Lamb Freeman, age 91, of Cornelia, Georgia went to his Heavenly Home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 5, 2026.

Mr. Freeman was born on February 16, 1934 in White County, Georgia to the late Millard Floyd Freeman and Annie Mae Allison Freeman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Cynthia Freeman;...

Douglas F. "Hoss" Hollifield

Douglas F. "Hoss" Hollifield

Jan 4, 2026

Douglas F. "Hoss" Hollifield, age 83, of Clarkesville, Georgia passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2026

Mr. Hollifield was born on May 22, 1942 in Rabun County, Georgia to the late Hoke Roscoe Hollifield and Oma Leona Stockton Hollifield Gunn. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sons, Jeff David Hollifield and Michael "Mike" Hollifield; and...

Lora Lee Scroggs

Lora Lee Scroggs

Jan 2, 2026

Lora Lee Scroggs, age 59, of Cornelia, Georgia passed away on Friday, January 2, 2026.

Ms. Scroggs was born on January 2, 1967 in Habersham County, Georgia to the late Cecil Scroggs and Joyce Brady Blair. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Margaret Loudermilk.

She gave her all to the world, and now it is...

Patricia Anne Dillard

Patricia Anne Dillard

Jan 2, 2026

Patricia Anne Bennett Dillard, age 81, of Baldwin, Georgia went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 2, 2026. 

Mrs. Dillard was born on November 19, 1944 in Royston, Georgia to the late Rev. Horace Bennett and Sue McElreath Bennett. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Stanley Bennett; and her niece, Rebecca Bennett...

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