Obituaries

Mar 8, 2024

Madeline Singer, age 99, of Baldwin, Georgia passed away on March 8, 2024. She was born on Friday, October 30th, 1925, in Stephens Point, Wisconsin, to the late John and Mary Bohanski. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Singer. Madeline dedicated her life to caring for others as a nurse at...

Mar 3, 2024

David A. Dover, age 64, of Demorest, Georgia passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2024. Mr. Dover was born on February 4, 1960 in Stephens County, Georgia to the late Clarence and Edith Church Dover. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brother, Larry Dover and nephew, Shane Dover. Mr. Dover had retired from Piedmont...

Mar 1, 2024

Ulices Adrian Linares Cardenas, age 39, of Mt. Airy, Georgia entered rest peacefully on Friday, March 1, 2024. Mr. Linares was born on July 16, 1984 in Jalisco, Mexico to the late Alberto Linares and Bertha Cardenas. Adrian had a deep passion for videography and photography, and it was evident in the countless moments he captured for friends and...

Feb 28, 2024

Emma Lou McEntire, age 80, of Martin, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, February 28, 2024. Memorial Graveside Services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 2, 2024 at the Yonah Memorial Gardens with Rev. Kenneth McEntire officiating. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, North Chapel at 245 Central Avenue, Demorest, Georgia 30531. Telephone:...

Feb 26, 2024

Mary LiBeau Sherard, 81, of Cornelia, Georgia passed away on Monday, February 26, 2024 at her residence following an extended illness. Mrs. Sherard was born on March 17, 1942 in Hollywood, California to the late Ralph Carpenter and Ellen Jones LiBeau. Mary led a remarkable life, where she served as a flight attendant with Pan American Airways, and then...

Feb 22, 2024

McKinley Breanne Monti, age 11, of Toccoa, Georgia and Cornelia, Georgia went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 22, 2024. McKinley was born on April 6, 2012 with an infectious zest for life, she brought boundless happiness to all around her. She adored her siblings and her entire family. McKinley's vibrant soul was woven with threads of...

Feb 21, 2024

Richard Lester Kessler, Jr., age 58, of Cornelia, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2024. Mr. Kessler was born on August 8, 1965 in West Virginia to Richard Kessler, Sr. and Barbara Fox Kessler. He was a proud United States Army Veteran, serving his country with honor and courage. Beyond his military service, Richard dedicated himself to the betterment...

Feb 17, 2024

Artis "Viney" Livey Kritner, age 72, of Alto, Georgia passed away on Saturday, February 17, 2024 at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Kritner was born on December 3, 1951 in Magee, Mississippi to the late Bob and Mary Kritner. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Katherine Lois Kritner; seven brothers and...

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.

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...

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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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.

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...

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;...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...