Martha Baum Sikes Carlton
Jul 1, 2025
Martha Baum Sikes Carlton, age 85, died peacefully in Nashville, Tennessee on July 1, 2025.
Martha was born in Opelika, Alabama to the late Col. John Pinson Baum, and Martha Bowen Baum of Milledgeville, Georgia. Martha attended Sweet Briar College in Amherst County, Virginia, completed a master’s degree in education from the University of Southern California, and was in the inaugural...
Robert "Bob" Means (Courtesy)
Jul 14, 2025
Mr. Robert “Bob” Wayne Means, age 69 of Paynes Road, Carnesville, Georgia passed away Monday, July 14, 2025 at the Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville.
A son of the late William “Bill” Means and Geneva Westmoreland Means, he was born December 24, 1955 in Stephens County, Georgia having lived most of his life in Franklin County, Georgia. He was retired from...
Janice Marie Tait
Jul 13, 2025
Janice Marie Tait, age 73, of Demorest, Georgia formerly of Tiger, Georgia passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025.
No Formal Services are planned.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, North Chapel at 245 Central Avenue, Demorest, Georgia 30535. Telephone: 706-778-1700.
Larry Knight
Jul 11, 2025
Larry Knight, age 60, of Lake City, Florida formerly of Baldwin, Georgia passed away on Friday, July 11, 2025. Mr. Knight was born June 14, 1965 in Demorest, Georgia, to the late Walter (Pete) Knight and Willene Knight. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by family, Steven Parker, Lowell Scroggs, Regina Scroggs, Lamar Parker, Brian Gerrell,...
Khamphoui Sitthisack
Jul 8, 2025
Khamphoui Sitthisack, age 69, of Baltimore, Maryland passed away on July 8, 2025. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, July 19, 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.
Wendall Grant Moser (Courtesy)
Jul 6, 2025
Wendall Grant Moser, 90, of Decatur, IN, passed away July 6, 2025, at Markle Healthcare in Markle, IN. He was born on September 26, 1934, in Madison, WI, the son of Dallas and Esther Pauline Moser (Canfield).
Wendall was a funeral director and embalmer in Fort Wayne and had worked at Mungovan and Sons Funeral Home for several years. He later...
Lawson Earl Archer
Jul 6, 2025
Lawson Earl Archer, age 76, of Cornelia, Georgia passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2025.
Mr. Archer was born on September 3, 1949 in Greenfield, Massachusetts to the late Vern Archer and Iva Johnson Archer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Eileen Reil Archer. He was the last member of his immediate family....
Ervin Roger Duncan
Jul 6, 2025
Ervin Roger Duncan, age 84, of Cleveland, Georgia formerly of Fernandina Beach, Florida passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2025.
He was born on October 5, 1940, in Columbus, Ohio, to the late Mit and Leona Duncan. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Nancy Duncan. Ervin proudly served his country in the United...
Margaret Lee Todd Whitman
Jul 4, 2025
Margaret Lee Todd Whitman, age 93, formerly of Autun Road, Pendleton, South Carolina passed away peacefully on Friday, July 4, 2025, at The Phoenix at Lake Lanier in Gainesville, Georgia.
Born on June 8, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Joe Master Todd and the late Bonnie Howard Todd. She worked at J. P. Stevens, a textile plant in...
David C. Loggins
Jul 3, 2025
David C. Loggins, age 76, of Demorest, Georgia passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2025.
Mr. Loggins was born on July 31, 1948 in Habersham County, Georgia to the late Carl and Tence Tench Loggins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Judy Lynn Loggins; daughter, Kimberly Lynn Whitworth; brother, Russell Loggins; niece, Cari Loggins;...
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...
