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Eric Ramirez

Eric Ramirez

Nov 6, 2025

Eric Donnie Ramirez, age 20, of Cornelia, Georgia went home to be with Jesus on Thursday, November 6, 2025.

He will be remembered as an incredibly intelligent young man with a quick wit and a kind, gentle nature. His friends and co-workers at Jersey Mike's Sub Shop will remember him as a hard worker and faithful employee who put others before...

Brenda Lea Ridley

Brenda Lea Ridley

Nov 30, 2025

Brenda Taylor Ridley, age 74, of Cleveland, Georgia went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 30, 2025.

Mrs. Ridley was born on January 18, 1951 in Clarkesville, Georgia at the Charm House, to the late Marvin C. Taylor and Blondine Leckie Taylor. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by first husband, James Noah Chitwood; sister,...

Vickey Dianne Holcomb

Vickey Dianne Holcomb

Nov 30, 2025

Vickey Dianne Mitchell Holcomb, age 75, of Baldwin, Georgia passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025.

Mrs. Holcomb was born on February 16, 1950 in Greenwood, South Carolina to the late William Henry Mitchell and Pauline Griffin Mitchell. A nurse for more than 50 years, Dianne dedicated her life to serving others with compassion, skill, and unwavering kindness. She retired from...

Perry Evelyn McDuffie

Perry Evelyn McDuffie

Nov 28, 2025

Perry Evelyn Curtis McDuffie, age 88, of Baldwin, Georgia went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 28, 2025.

Mrs. McDuffie was born on July 13, 1937 in Texarkana, Texas to the late Dove and Nettie Hines Curtis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Obie McDuffie, Jr.

Mrs. McDuffie is survived by her...

Ronald James Bennett

Ronald James Bennett

Nov 27, 2025

Ronnie Bennett, age 64, of Cornelia, Georgia went to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 27, 2025.

Mr. Bennett was born on September 8, 1961 in Atlanta, Georgia to Terry Bennett and the late Diane Gibby Johnson. Ronnie worked for many years as a baker. After retiring, he embraced a well-earned season of rest and enjoyment, filling his days with...

Dorene Bowen Ferguson

Dorene Bowen Ferguson

Nov 27, 2025

Dorene Bowen Ferguson, age 79, of Alto, Georgia went to her Heavenly Home to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 27, 2025.

Mrs. Ferguson was born on January 20, 1946 in Habersham County, Georgia to the late Donnie Lee Bowen and Monteen Arflin Bowen. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sons-in-law, John Henry Morris...

Emily Jane Morris Anderson

Emily Jane Morris Anderson

Nov 23, 2025

Emily Jane Morris Anderson, age 79, of Cornelia, Georgia went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 23, 2025.

Mrs. Anderson was born on July 9, 1946 in Habersham County, Georgia to the late Rev. James Virgil and Nellie Terry Morris. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Blake Anderson; sisters, Barbara McClurg, Lavada...

Barbara Jean Pendegrass

Barbara Jean Pendegrass

Nov 22, 2025

Barbara Jean Arnold Pendergrass, age 89, of Clarkesville, Georgia passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2025.

Born on October 3, 1936, Barbara was the daughter of the late Claude Arnold and Fannie Arnold. She was one of four children and is preceded in death by her brothers Jack Arnold and Carroll Arnold, and her sister Anna Arnold. On September 3, 1955,...

Charles Franklin Holcomb

Charles Franklin Holcomb

Nov 22, 2025

Charles Franklin Holcomb, age 89 of Clarkesville, saw the face of Jesus on Saturday, November 22, 2025, surrounded by family and friends.

Born in Buford, Georgia on April 13, 1936, he was the son of the late Benjamin Franklin Holcomb and Mima Lou Roberts Holcomb. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Kenneth Holcomb (Barbara); nephew, Tim...

Leasie Yvonne Whitmire

Leasie Yvonne Whitmire

Nov 22, 2025

Leasie Yvonne McDuffie Whitmire, age 85, of Mt. Airy, Georgia passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2025.

Mrs. Whitmire was born on April 13, 1940 in Habersham County, Georgia to the late Clarence McDuffie and Helen Myers McDuffie. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Gerald Whitmire; sisters, Bertie Chaffin, Louise Parker; brother, Howard...

Lawsen MaCloud Wheeler

Lawsen MaCloud Wheeler

Nov 19, 2025

Lawsen MaCloud Wheeler, age 20, of Clarkesville, passed away on November 19, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of joy, hard work, and a deep love for the world around him. Born on December 15, 2004, he grew into a young man who embraced life with energy, kindness, and an appreciation for simple, meaningful moments.

He loved fishing and could often be...

Nancy Carol McManus

Nancy Carol McManus

Nov 18, 2025

Nancy “Carol” McManus of Cornelia, Georgia, passed away peacefully on November 18, 2025, surrounded by her children. Until the very end, Carol embodied the qualities that defined her life: unwavering faith, kindness, grace, compassion, appreciation of beauty, and a deep love for her family and friends. She expressed profound gratitude for her long and rich life, filled with meaningful work,...

Frances Virginia Cash Ledford

Frances Virginia Cash Ledford

Nov 18, 2025

Frances Virginia Cash Ledford, age 93, of Demorest, passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2025.

Mrs. Ledford was born on January 12, 1932, in Mt. Airy, to the late Ameal and Birdie Cash. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, Raymond "Red" Ledford; brothers, Tommy Cash and Ray Cash; sisters, Ruth Mealor and Bertha Green.

Mrs. Ledford...

Anita Smith Cleveland

Anita Smith Cleveland

Nov 18, 2025

Anita Smith Cleveland age 93, of Cumming, Georgia formerly of Alto, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2025.

Mrs. Cleveland was born on April 27, 1932 in Atlanta, Georgia to the late Alton and Nina Griffin Smith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 64 years, L.W. "Buster" Cleveland, Jr.; son-in-law, David...

Bettie Mirl Ivie Williams

Bettie Mirl Ivie Williams

Nov 10, 2025

Bettie Mirl Ivie Williams, age 82, of Alto, Georgia passed away on Monday, November 10, 2025.

Mrs. Williams was born on August 24, 1943, in Gainesville, to the late James and Helen Parker Ivie. In addition to his parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Larry Jay Williams, Sr. and son, Larry Jay Williams, Jr.

Bettie was...

Jane Averitt Parker

Jane Averitt Parker

Nov 4, 2025

Jane Averitt Parker, age 95, of the Hollingsworth Community in Alto, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, November 4, 2025.

Mrs. Parker was born on April 14, 1930 in Selma, Alabama to the late Robert Milton Averitt and Floy Gary Averitt. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 60 and a half years, Wendall...

Richard Jay McNabb

Richard Jay McNabb

Nov 1, 2025

Richard McNabb, age 78, of Clarkesville, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2025.

Mr. McNabb was born on July 28, 1947, in Clarkesville, Georgia, to the late T.J. and Alfreda McNabb.

He is survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Judy and Jimmy Stowe, of Pendergrass, GA; niece, Shana Campbell, of Gainesville, GA; niece, Sandy and Richard Funderburk, of Pendergrass, GA; along...

Randall Willis

Randall Willis

Nov 1, 2025

Randall Willis, age 64, of Cornelia, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2025.

Mr. Willis was born on January 13, 1961, in Commerce, Georgia, to the late Rufus and Matilda Willis. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his sisters, Evelyn Wehunt, Betty Patton, Barbara Jean Merritt; brothers, Odell Rufus Willis, Jewell Melton Willis; as...

Jerry Hooper

Jerry Hooper

Oct 30, 2025

Jerry Hooper, age, 83 of Cornelia, Georgia entered her heavenly home on Thursday, October 30, 2025.

Mrs. Hooper was born on, October 16th 1942, in Clayton Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Rev. Carl S. Henry and Burel Moore Henry. She was married to Hoyt Hooper for 57 years. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who cherished...

Margaret Shirley Hughes Staples

Margaret Shirley Hughes Staples

Oct 30, 2025

Margaret “Peggy” Hughes Staples, age 92, of Cornelia, passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2025.

Margaret Shirley Hughes was born in Cordele, Georgia on November 10th, 1932. She grew up on the family farm with her six brothers and sisters, and lived in Cordele until her high school graduation. So how did this petite farm girl from below the gnat line...

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