Obituaries

Dec 22, 2023

Jimmy A. Echols, age 87, of Alto, Georgia passed away on Friday, December 22, 2023.

Mr. Echols was born on December 18, 1936 in Hall County, Georgia to the late George Duncan and Vernie Smith Echols. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of nearly 65 years, Valvoreth...

Dec 16, 2023

Chris Elrod, age 72, of Commerce, Georgia passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2023. Mr. Elrod was born on October 25, 1951 in Commerce, Georgia to the late Ervin and Ruth Baker Elrod. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Dennis Elrod, Davy Elrod; sister, June Elrod. Mr. Elrod was retired machinist from Roper...

Dec 15, 2023

Todd G. Rock, age 55, of Demorest, Georgia passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 15, 2023. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, North Chapel at 245 Central Avenue, Demorest, Georgia 30535. Telephone: 706-778-1700.

Dec 14, 2023

James Roy Sullivan, age 80, of Cornelia, Georgia passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Sullivan was born March 26, 1943 in Demorest, Georgia to the late Roy Sullivan and Icie Sullivan. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers, Jerry Sullivan and Tony Sullivan. Mr....

Dec 8, 2023

Clark Lavant Whitmire, age 61, of Mt. Airy, Georgia crossed over into the arms of The Lord on Friday, December 8, 2023. Mr. Whitmire was born March 7, 1962 in Hall County, Georgia to the late Dean Talmadge Whitmire and Betty LaPrade Whitmire. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Michael Dean Whitmire and...

Dec 8, 2023

J. Robert "Bob" Segur, age 95, of Cornelia, Georgia formerly of Clarendon Hills, Illinois passed away peacefully on Friday, December 8, 2023 surrounded by his loving family following a courageous battle with dementia. Mr. Segur was a wonderful soul and the epitome of a devoted family man, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, generosity, and unwavering love. Bob was...

Dec 7, 2023

Joan F. Hamby, age 90, of Clarkesville, Georgia went to be with The Lord on Thursday, December 7, 2023 following an extended illness. Mrs. Hamby was born March 29, 1933 in Birmingham, Alabama to the late William Jordan and Leona Vaughan Jordan. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, Fred K....

Dec 6, 2023

Somdee Sathiphone, age 49, of Alto, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2023. Mr. Sathiphone was born on March 15, 1974 in Laos to the late Phomma Satiphone and Phaengsy Satiphone. He was preceded in death by his father. Mr. Sathiphone was a hardworking man who loved his family. He was a beloved dad, son, brother and uncle. In...

Dec 6, 2023

Damian Alvarado Otero, age 74, of Cornelia, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2023. Mr. Alvarado was born on February 12, 1949 in Mexico to the late Juan Alvarado and Guadalupe Olguin. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Gildardo Alvarado. Damian will be remembered as a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He...

Dec 5, 2023

Patrick Dylan Chappell, age 29, of Gainesville, Georgia went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, December 5, 2023. Patrick's untimely departure has left a void in the hearts of his family and friends, but his memory will forever be cherished. Mr. Chappell was born October 19, 1994, in Gainesville, Georgia. He was a beloved son to Tj Chappell and Ginger...

Dec 4, 2023

Henry Clifton Trinks, Jr., age 84, of Cornelia, Georgia passed away on Monday, December 4, 2023 after battling a long-term illness. Mr. Trinks was born on October 26, 1939 in Rock Hall County, Maryland to the late Henry Clifton Trinks Sr. and Kathleen Rita Trinks. He was a United States Veteran, proudly serving in the US Air Force. Mr. Trinks...

Dec 4, 2023

David Charles Rodgers III, age 76, of Clarkesville, Georgia passed away on December 4, 2023. He was born on March 26, 1947, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. David was a beloved husband, father, brother, cousin, uncle, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. David had a passion for restoring classic cars and boats. He...

Dec 3, 2023

Edna Dalton Gary, age 90, of Cornelia, Georgia went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 3, 2023. Mrs. Gary was born on May 1, 1933, in Banks County, Georgia to the late Archie Bishop and Mary Jane Brock Dalton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 62 years, Albert...

Dec 1, 2023

A.D. Wade, age 92, of Alto, Georgia went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 1, 2023. Mr. Wade was born on April 21, 1931, in Habersham County, Georgia to the late George and Violet Grier Wade. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 69 years, Josephine Wade; and several siblings....

Nov 30, 2023

Nina McClary, age 59, of Demorest, Georgia entered rest on Thursday, November 30, 2023. Ms. McClary was born on May 10, 1964 in Rockdale County, Georgia to the late Lewis and Vivian King Hayes. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Jason King; and maternal grandmother, Rudean Lovell. Nina will be remembered for her...

Nov 26, 2023

Joanna Morrison Wilbanks, age 77, of Alto, Georgia passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2023. Mrs. Wilbanks was born on June 7, 1946 in the Hollingsworth Community in Banks County, Georgia to the late James Richard Morrison, Sr. and Monteen Duckett Morrison. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of fifty-nine years,...

Nov 25, 2023

Bobby Lee Moody, age 66, of Alto, Georgia passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2023. He was born on June 9, 1957, in Habersham County, Georgia to the late Tom and Molly Myers Moody. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Jim Moody and Tommy Moody, as well as his special nephew, Jimmy Moody....

Nov 23, 2023

Perry Lee Dalton, age 63, of Alto, Georgia passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2023. Mr. Dalton was born on March 27, 1960 in Hall County, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his father and step-mother, Milton Lee and Marguerite Dalton; brother, Alan Dalton; sister, Marie Sheridan; sister-in-law, Kathy Sheridan. Mr. Dalton was in the 1978 graduating class of...

Nov 23, 2023

Sallie May Cook Lanier, age 97, of Clarkesville, Georgia, passed away on Thanksgiving, November 23, 2023 at Scuppernong, her daughter Sarah’s home, in the presence of family, friends, and caretakers. Mrs. Lanier was preceded in death by her parents Homer Cook, Sr. and Annette Granger Cook, her husband, William Chandler Lanier, Sr., and her daughter, Sallie Lanier. Survivors include her...

Nov 21, 2023

Randy Lee Poole, age 63, of Gillsville, Georgia, passed away at his home on Tuesday, November 21, 2023. Mr. Poole was born September 2, 1960, in Demorest, Georgia, to Ralph Poole and Nancy Nations Poole. He was preceded in death by his brother, Andy William Poole, maternal grandparents, Andrew and Mary Nations., paternal grandparents, Jewell and Janie Poole. Mr. Poole...