Etta Mae Parson Powell
Jun 29, 2025
Etta Mae Parson Powell, age 88, of Homer, Georgia passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2025.
Mrs. Powell was born on August 27, 1936 in Homer, Georgia to the late Henry Parson and Cleo Arnold Parson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 38 years, Charles "Bill" Powell; son, Terry Lee Powell; brother,...
Elizabeth Mae Nix
Jun 27, 2025
Elizabeth Mae (Barron) Nix died peacefully on June 27th at 4:30 PM surrounded by her son Kerry Nix, daughter Sharen Nix-Beaulieu, and daughter-in-law Colleen Nix. Elizabeth had been widowed 15 years prior as her husband Leon Dennis Nix had passed away in 2010. Elizabeth was 81 years old, born in 1943 in Clarksville TN. Her parents moved to Cornelia when...
Avery Michelle Whitfield (Courtesy)
Jun 22, 2025
Miss Avery Michelle Whitfield, age 19, of Elberton, ran into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta at Arthur M. Blank Hospital.
Born in Athens on April 27, 2006, Avery was the daughter of Christopher Gary Whitfield and Laurie Michelle (Rowland) Whitfield. Along with her parents of Elberton, she is survived by her sister,...
John Carroll Ruis
Jun 21, 2025
John Carroll Ruis, age 81, of Lula, Georgia went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 21, 2025.
Mr. Ruis was born on July 3, 1943, in Coffee County (Douglas), Georgia to the late Joe C. and Meniza Grantham Ruis. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Geraldine Elizabeth Hooper Ruis, brothers, brothers-in-law, and...
Carroll Christie Grant
Jun 18, 2025
Carroll Christie Grant, age 86, of Panama City Beach, Florida formerly of Duluth, Georgia went to her Heavenly Home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 18, 2025.
Mrs. Grant was born on May 14, 1939 in Dawson, Georgia to the late Frank Howard and Lynelle Frankum. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving...
Khao Somchith
Jun 16, 2025
Khao Somchith, age 57, of Baldwin, Georgia passed away on Monday, June 16, 2025.
Mr. Somchith was born on January 2, 1968 in Laos.
Survivors include his wife, Cindy Somchith, of Baldwin; sister, Foy Somchith, of Cornelia; brother, Khamphay Somchith, of Baldwin; niece, Soonthala Kendrick, of Oakwood; nephews, Johny Somchith, of Cornelia; Sunny Somchith, of Cornelia; numerous great-nieces and great-nephews.
Funeral Services will...
Simon Anderson
Jun 15, 2025
Simon Anderson was born on April 6, 1944 in Mount Airy, Georgia and entered the Presence of his Lord & Savior on Sunday, June 15, 2025.
Mr. Anderson was a long-time member of Hollywood Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon, Choir Member and on the Building and Grounds Committee. Simon was a loyal and faithful husband to his wife...
Herbert Earnest "Sonny" Owen, Sr
Jun 14, 2025
Herbert Earnest "Sonny" Owen, Sr., age 85, of Mt. Airy, Georgia passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2025.
Mr. Owen was born on February 8, 1940 in Habersham County, Georgia to the late Earnest Augustus Owen and Celeste Duckett Owen. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 57 years, Sandra Nation Owen. Mr....
Dorothy "Dot" Mae Wheeler Hill
Jun 12, 2025
Dorothy "Dot" Mae Wheeler Hill, age 83, of Mt. Airy, Georgia formerly of Ocean City, Maryland, passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025. Born on July 4, 1941 in Habersham County, she was the daughter of the late D.C. Wheeler and Cora Lee Waldrup Wheeler. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters....
Donna Farmer Traylor
Jun 10, 2025
Donna Farmer Traylor, age 60, of Demorest, Georgia won her battle and gained her heavenly wings on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. Mrs. Traylor was born on April 14, 1965 in Gwinnett County, Georgia. Donna was preceded in death by her father and step-mother, Harris and Carol Farmer; step-father, Coy Cornett; and sister, Janet Leigh Smith. Donna was a proud and...
Som Amphaychith
Jun 10, 2025
Som Amphaychith, age 74, of Demorest, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, June 12, 2025, at the Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, South Chapel at 1370 Industrial Boulevard, Baldwin, Georgia 30511. Telephone: 706-778-7123
James Thomas "J.T." Parson
Jun 6, 2025
James Thomas "J.T." Parson, age 77, of Alto, Georgia went home to be with the Lord on Friday, June 6, 2025.
Mr. Parson was born on August 26, 1947 in Jackson County, Georgia to the late Tilden and Ruth Whitfield Parson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Tammy Elaine Parson; brother, Horace Parson. He...
Gary "Whit" Whitfield
Jun 3, 2025
LOCATION OF SERVICE MOVED: Due to widespread power outages caused by the recent storm, the funeral service has been moved.
Funeral Services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, June 8, 2025 at the Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel with Rev. Charles Reese and Rev. Billy Burrell officiating. Interment will follow in the Charity Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends...
Juanita Carol Tilson
Jun 1, 2025
Juanita Maney Tilson, and 78, of Cornelia, Georgia passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2025 at her residence.
Mrs. Tilson was born on February 4, 1947 in Towns County, Georgia to the late Grady and Florence Bradshaw Maney. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Truman Tilson; sisters, Virginia Sensinger; Patsy Russell; and brothers, James...
Linda Beck Shedd
May 28, 2025
Linda Beck Shedd, age 77, of Demorest, Georgia formerly of Bogart, Georgia went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 with members of her family by her side, following a brief illness.
Mrs. Shedd was born on May 1, 1948 in Clarke County, Georgia to the late Roy Lee and Ruville Patterson Beck. In addition to her parents,...
Zachery Allen Jett
May 27, 2025
In Loving Memory of Zachery Allen Jett
June 6, 1985 - May 27, 2025
With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Zachery Allen Jett, who died unexpectedly on May 27, 2025, at the age of 39. Though his time with us was far too short, Zach lived with a passion and sincerity that touched everyone lucky enough to know him.
Born on...
Richard Allen James
May 26, 2025
Richard Allen James, 63, of Mt. Airy, Georgia went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 26, 2025.
Mr. James was born on December 6, 1961 in Virginia to the late Paul and Jeanette James. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Donald Wayne James; and Dennis James.
Richard was a United States Veteran, proudly...
Gerald K. "Jerry" Lomax
May 24, 2025
Gerald K. "Jerry" Lomax, age 75, of Cleveland, Georgia passed away on Saturday, May 24, 2025.
Mr. Lomax was born on June 9, 1949 in Habersham County, Georgia to the late Crawford and Mary Payne Lomax. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Susan Lomax, and Lavon Caudell; and his sister-in-law, Beverly Lomax.
Survivors include his...
John Earl Reinders
May 24, 2025
John Earl Reinders, age 82, of Cornelia, Georgia formerly of Illinois passed away on Saturday, May 24, 2025.
Services will be held in Illinois.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, North Chapel at 245 Central Avenue, Demorest, Georgia 30535.
Shane Michael Pierce
May 16, 2025
Shane Michael Pierce, age 41, of Toccoa, Georgia, entered into rest on Friday, May 16, 2025.
Shane was born March 16, 1984 in Hall County to Ricky Pierce and the late Wanda Corpening Pierce. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his brother, Stephen Eugene Pierce; uncle, Kenneth Eugene Corpening; as well as all of his grandparents.
Shane...
