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...
Marion E. "Gene" Huff
May 13, 2025
Marion E. "Gene" Huff, age 79, of Clarkesville, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2025.
Mr. Huff was born on December 25, 1945 in Marietta, Georgia to the late John K. Huff and Olive Frisbee Huff. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Lori Huff Knowles; brothers, Melvin Huff, and Donald Huff. Gene served...
Debbie Hubbard Smith
May 13, 2025
Debbie Hubbard Smith, age 68, of Lula, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2025.
Ms. Smith was born on October 26, 1956 in Hall County, Georgia to the late Rudolph Hubbard and Blanche Murphy Hubbard. She was a member of Airline Baptist Church in Gainesville, and Debbie lived her life as a reflection of Christ’s love. She deeply loved Jesus,...
Beverly Gail McCormick
May 8, 2025
Beverly Anderson McCormick, age 88, of Baldwin, Georgia passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2025.
Mrs. McCormick was born on September 13, 1936 in Quincey, Mass. to the late Chester Anderson and Eleanor Anderson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 41 years, Wesley "Wes" McCormick. Mrs. McCormick was the last of her...
Jacqueline Lucie Dale
May 7, 2025
Jacqueline Lucie Dale, aged 97, passed away on May 7, 2025, in Cornelia, Georgia. Born on September 24, 1927, Jacqueline led a vibrant life characterized by her motto, "keep moving," which she embodied fully through her active lifestyle.
A graduate of Decatur High School, Jacqueline dedicated over 40 years to the banking industry as a customer specialist. Her commitment to service...
Derek William Stevens
Apr 24, 2025
Derek William Stevens, age 35, of Alto, passed away peacefully and went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, April 24, 2025. Born on April 22, 1990, in Dahlonega, Georgia, Derek was preceded in death by his adoptive mother, Diane Williamson; his grandfather, Billy Norrell; and his grandmother, Nancy McCarey. Derek was a devoted husband, father,...
Diane Margaret Ryland
Apr 24, 2025
Diane Margaret Ryland, age 80, of Cornelia, departed this life peacefully on Thursday, April 24, 2025. Born on August 3, 1944, in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Robert Ryland and Dorothy Gretsinger Williams. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Cynthia Senador Smith and stepfather, Luther Williams. Diane devoted her...
Teresa Carol Walker
Apr 20, 2025
Teresa White Walker, age 69, of Flowery Branch, Georgia, passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her immediate family, on Sunday, April 20, 2025. Teresa was born on December 30, 1955 to the late Clinton M. White and Betty Ann Jordan White in Biloxi, Mississippi where her father was stationed in the US Air Force. Eventually her parents moved...
Khamphay Phommachang
Apr 19, 2025
Khamphay Phommachang, age 93, of Cornelia, Georgia passed away on Saturday, April 19, 2025.
A Funeral Ceremony will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, May 2, 2025 at the Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel.
The family will receive friends from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Thursday, May 1, 2025.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, South Chapel at...
Miriam Lee King
Apr 19, 2025
Miriam Graham King, age 78, of Bowman, Georgia passed away on Saturday, April 19, 2025. Ms. King was born on December 18, 1946 in Atlanta, Georgia to the late Albert Graham and Christine Sullivan Graham. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Bonnie Fegan and Donna Bohannon. Miriam was of the Christian Faith. Her...
Manuel Guerrero Cerda
Apr 18, 2025
Manuel Guerrero Cerda, de 53 años, de Cornelia, Georgia, falleció el viernes 18 de abril de 2025 luego de un accidente automovilístico. El Sr. Guerrero nació el 15 de mayo de 1971 en Zacatecas, México, hijo del fallecido Juan y Socorro Guerrero Cerda. Además de sus padres, le precedieron en la muerte sus padrinos, Anita y Tanilo Luevano. Le sobreviven...
Phetsomphone Patty Luangkhot
Apr 16, 2025
Phetsomphone “Patty” Luangkhot, age 60, of Cornelia, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 16, 2025.
Patty was born on October 7, 1964, in Vientiane, Laos, to the late Chanephong Luangkhot (father) and Phanh Luangrath (mother). In her early twenties, she began her career as a gastroenterology nurse in Laos, dedicating herself to caring for others. In 1986, she married the...
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...
