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Joshua Lee Gonia

Joshua Lee Gonia

Feb 14, 2024

Joshua Lee Gonia, age 43, of Clarkesville, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2024. No Public Services are currently planned. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, 245 Central Avenue, Demorest, Georgia 30511. Telephone: 706-778-7123.

Hazel Quinn

Hazel Quinn

Feb 13, 2024

Hazel Goolsby Quinn, age 91, of Cornelia, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2024. Mrs. Quinn was born May 17, 1932, in Atlanta, Georgia to the late Clarence and Mattie Goolsby. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, "Papa" Sam Quinn, and daughter Savannah Quinn. She had a loving heart always sharing her...

James Black

James Black

Feb 12, 2024

James Black, age 80, of Cornelia, Georgia passed away on Monday, February 12, 2024 in Gaston, North Carolina.

Mr. Black was retired from Regency Printing Company in Alto. He was a member of Grace Baptist Church. James will be remembered as a “True Southern Gentleman” and was a faithful Chrisitan and an excellent gospel singer.

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Cress Ledford

Cress Ledford

Feb 11, 2024

Cress Ledford, age 84, of Clarkesville, Georgia, passed away Sunday, February 11, 2024. No formal services are scheduled at this time. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, North Chapel at 245 Central Avenue, Demorest, Georgia 30535.

Marcus Bryson Wilbanks

Marcus Bryson Wilbanks

Feb 10, 2024

Marcus Bryson Wilbanks, age 26, of Baldwin, Georgia went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 10, 2024. Mr. Wilbanks was born on October 23, 1997 in Hall County, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his paternal great-grandparents, Jean Wilbanks, Harvey and Louise Wilson, Bill and Lavonda Wright; maternal great-grandmother, Jean Allen; great-aunt, Diane Smith; cousin, Nicky...

Martin Wayne "Marty" Presnell

Martin Wayne "Marty" Presnell

Feb 9, 2024

Martin Wayne "Marty" Presnell, age 59, of Demorest, Georgia went home to be with the Lord on Friday, February 9, 2024. Mr. Presnell was born on May 30, 1964 in LaGrange, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his mother, Audrey Presnell. Survivors include his father, Wayne Presnell, of Demorest; brother and sister-in-law, Zack and Tammy Presnell, of Cleveland;...

Vida Rogers

Vida Rogers

Feb 7, 2024

The family of Dr. Vida Rogers, age 88, of Cornelia Georgia, is saddened to announce her passing at New Horizons Lanier Park in Gainesville on Wednesday February 7th, 2024, after an extended illness. Dr. Rogers was born May 11, 1935, in Worcester, MA to the late Victor and Ida Vartanian. She was also preceded in death by her husband...

Joanne Mcduffee

Joanne Mcduffee

Feb 7, 2024

JoAnn Craig McDuffie, age 83, of Demorest, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, February 7, 2024. No Formal Services will be held. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, North Chapel at 245 Central Avenue, Demorest, Georgia 30535. Telephone: 706-778-1700.

Phillip Lawrence Richardson

Phillip Lawrence Richardson

Feb 6, 2024

Phillip Richardson, age 79, of Cornelia, Georgia, formerly of Snellville, passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2024. Mr. Richardson was born on September 25, 1944, in Atlanta, Georgia to the late Lawrence and Bernice Martin Richardson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Joe Richardson. Raised in Tucker, Phillip led a...

Dorothy Myerl Autry

Dorothy Myerl Autry

Feb 6, 2024

Dorothy Coley Autry, age 93, of Alto, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2024. Mrs. Autry was born on January 30, 1931 in Habersham County, Georgia to the late Cleveland C. and Francis Arlevy Wade Coley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Robert Grady Autry; sisters, Esther Coley Dodd, Baney Coley...

Earnest (Ernie) Pyles

Earnest (Ernie) Pyles

Feb 6, 2024

Earnest (Ernie) Pyles 1940 - 2024 Today, I lost my wonderful husband. Ernie was the most loving, sweetest, kindest, gentlest, honest, funniest and loved husband a wife could ever want. Ernie was born in Dallas, Texas, attended The University of Texas, spent 4 years as a Sargent and Como Chief in the Army at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. After...

Dorothy Ann Simpson

Dorothy Ann Simpson

Feb 5, 2024

Dorothy Ann "Dot" Sisk Simpson, age 82, of Mt. Airy, Georgia went home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 5, 2024. Mrs. Simpson was born on February 3, 1942 in Habersham County, Georgia to the late Vernon and Bertha Sisk. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Scott Simpson; and brothers, Donald...

Barbara Shook

Barbara Shook

Feb 4, 2024

Barbara Wheeler Shook, age 85, of Cornelia, Georgia, peacefully departed on her heavenly flight on Sunday, February 4, 2024. Mrs. Shook was born on June 13, 1938 in Habersham County, Georgia to the late Jim and Eula Mae Nations Wheeler. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Shook; daughter, Sharon Kay McDuffie; brothers,...

Jerry Lee Boling

Jerry Lee Boling

Feb 1, 2024

Jerry Lee Boling, age 80, of Homer, Georgia went to his heavenly home to be reunited with his loving wife, Glenda on Thursday, February 1, 2024. Mr. Boling was born on July 19, 1943 in Banks County, Georgia to the late Robert Lee Boling and Fanneal Gailey Boling. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by...

Estelle Wade Brewer

Estelle Wade Brewer

Jan 31, 2024

Estelle Maebelle Brewer, age 80, passed peacefully in her home January 31, 2024 surrounded by family and loved ones. Born on March 11, 1943 in Habersham County, she was the daughter of the late Reverend Rever Wade and Maebelle Thompson Wade. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Brewer was preceded in death by her brothers Efferd Wade, Loyed Wade, Buford...

William H. Raper

William H. Raper

Jan 30, 2024

William H. "Bill" Raper, age 79, of Cornelia, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2024. Mr. Raper was born March 13, 1944 in Habersham County, Georgia to the late Douglas Harrison "DH" and Mary Raper. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Douglas "Pete" Raper. A member of Level Grove Baptist Church,...

Richard Jerry Bohannon

Richard Jerry Bohannon

Jan 27, 2024

Richard "Ricky" Bohannon, age 77, of Cleveland, Georgia went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 27, 2024 following an extended illness. Mr. Bohannon was born on July 31, 1946 in Habersham County, Georgia to the late Bill Bohannon and Imogene Gailey. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Tracy Knight. Ricky,...

Tom Watson Price

Tom Watson Price

Jan 26, 2024

Tom Watson Price, III was born into the arms of Jesus on Friday, January 26, 2024. He was the infant son of Tom Watson Price, Jr. and Jessie Frye Price, of Demorest. Watson was preceded in death by his sister, Millie Elizabeth Price. Watson leaves behind parents who, though hurting, are saying along with Peter, "Lord, to whom shall...

Rutledge Allen Klein Jr.

Rutledge Allen Klein Jr.

Jan 25, 2024

Rutledge Allen Klein, Jr., affectionately known as "Big Al", passed peacefully Into the loving embrace of his Heavenly Father just before sunrise January 25, 2024. Allen returned to his eternal home surrounded by family and the dedicated team of doctors at Emory University Hospital that so deeply cared for him over the years. His life journey of strength and...

Jimmy Walter Wade

Jimmy Walter Wade

Jan 25, 2024

Jimmy W. Wade, age 72, of Alto, Georgia went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 25, 2024. Mr. Wade was born on December 30, 1951 in Habersham County, Georgia to the late Odell and Edna Mae Darnell Wade. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 45 years, Jo Ann...

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