Obituaries

Nov 8, 2023

Amy Faye Patterson, age 64, of Homer, Georgia went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. Ms. Patterson was born on December 24, 1958 in Copperhill, Tennessee. She was preceded in death by her father, Milton Patterson; brother, Greg Patterson. Survivors include her mother, Ruzelle Patterson, of Homer; sister and brother-in-law, Carol and Danny Irvin,...

Nov 7, 2023

Roarke Allyn Phillips, age 61, of Conyers, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and cherished moments. Mr. Phillips was born on June 19, 1962 in Sacramento, California to the late Allyn Ray Phillips and Joan Phillips. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his aunt, Celeste Snavely....

Nov 7, 2023

James "Jimmy" C. Ramey, age 98, of Cornelia, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 following an extended illness. Mr. Ramey was born on August 20, 1925 in Warren County, Georgia to the late Homer Fred Ramey and Ethel Irene Trotter Ramey. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Virginia Ellen Crane...

Oct 30, 2023

Warren D "Jack" Jackson, Jr, age 79, of Alto, Georgia went home to be with the Lord on Monday, October 30, 2023. Mr. Jackson was born on July 26, 1944 in Kokomo, Indiana to the late Warren D Jackson, Sr. and Thelma Darlene Jackson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Margie Diane...

Oct 29, 2023

Dylan Bryce Shook, age 21, of Baldwin, Georgia, went to his heavenly home on Wednesday, October 29, 2023. Dylan's untimely departure has left a void in the hearts of his family and friends, but his memory will forever be cherished. Dylan was born on February 27, 2002 in Hall County, Georgia to Jason Shook, of Baldwin and Amanda Robinson...

Oct 29, 2023

AE Sayaloune, age 60, of Cornelia, Georgia crossed over on Sunday, October 29, 2023 following an battle with stage four liver cancer. Mr. Sayaloune was born on December 5, 1962 in Laos. He was preceded in death by his parents, Boun-Paul and Kham-Phanh Sayaloune. Mr. Sayaloune was employed with Paterson Pump in Toccoa with over 15 years of service. Survivors...

Oct 23, 2023

John H. Barnette, age 90, of Clarkesville, Georgia passed away on Monday, October 23, 2023. Mr. Barnette was born on May 2, 1933 in Madison County, Comer, Georgia to the late Will D. Barnette and Docia Lord Barnette. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Will Ed Barnette and Kenneth Barnette; sisters, Hazel Payne...

Oct 22, 2023

Roy Gilliland, age 92, of Cleveland, Georgia passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2023. Mr. Gilliland was born on December 5, 1930 in Barrow County, Georgia to the late Henry M. Gilliland and Dora Ethridge Gilliland. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by all of his siblings. Mr. Gilliland was the last surviving member of...

Oct 21, 2023

Bonnie Chastain Martin, age 80, of Alto, Georgia went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 21, 2023 following an extended illness. Mrs. Martin was born October 24, 1942 in Habersham County, Georgia to the late Luke Chastain and Jessie Lee Williams Chastain. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband...

Oct 20, 2023

Donald Lee Herron, age 65, of Fairview Community in Demorest, Georgia passed away on October 20, 2023. Mr. Herron was born on January 10, 1958 in Swain County, North Carolina. He is preceded in death by his father, Wilburn Odell Herron; sister, Sue Chastain; and brother, Clayton Herron. He leaves behind his mother, Matilda Jane Herron; son, Nathaniel Herron; daughter...

Oct 18, 2023

Clay Justus, age 69, of Demorest, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2023. Mr. Justus was born on January 8, 1954 in Habersham County, Georgia to the late Grover and Ruth Gunn Justus. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Linda Nelms Justus; brother, Dwight Justus. Survivors include his brothers and...

Oct 15, 2023

Glenn Kash Combs, 76, of Demorest, GA went to be with our lord on October 15, 2023. He was born on September 15, 1947 in Wolfe county, Kentucky, to the late Cecil and Addie Francis Combs. In addition to his parents, Glenn was preceded in death by his wife, Elwanda Burton Combs; daughter, Celeste Combs. He served in the meat...

Oct 5, 2023

Aymie Harris, age 54, of Apopka, Florida passed away on October 5, 2023.

Graveside Services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Saturday, November 4, 2023, at Yonah Memorial Gardens.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, North Chapel at 245 Central Avenue, Demorest, Georgia 30535. Telephone: 706-778-1700.

Oct 3, 2023

Debra Lynn Cuthbertson, age 66, of Clayton, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, October 3, 2023. Ms. Cuthbertson was born on July 12, 1957 to the late William and Elaine Cuthbertson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, and son, John William Cuthbertson. Survivors include her sister and brother-in-law, Donna Cuthbertson Galloway and Dale,...

Sep 29, 2023

Boyd E. Broome, age 64, of Homer, Georgia passed away on Friday, September 29, 2023. Mr. Broome was born on April 20, 1959 in Missouri to the late Clarence Broome and Marjorie Lou Whitfield Broome. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, JoAnn Broome, Dorothy Chayka; brother-in-law, Ricki Blackwell. Boyd will be remembered as...

Sep 28, 2023

Doris Ann Shirley Galloway, age 91, of Clarkesville, Georgia went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 28, 2023. Mrs. Galloway was born on September 6, 1932 in Greenville, South Carolina to the late Emiler and Nellie Cox Shirley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Preston Galloway; and seven siblings....

Sep 28, 2023

Melissa Lynn McCollum Lovell, age 42, of Clarkesville, Georgia, departed for her heavenly home on Thursday, September 28, 2023 after an unexpected subarachnoid bleed from an intracranial aneurysm. Melissa was born on February 12, 1981 to Susan Shaddix McCollum and the late Earnest Jay McCollum. Melissa was a cherished member of Cool Springs Methodist Church. After graduating from Habersham...

Sep 27, 2023

Lorene Warren, age 86, of Demorest, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, September 27, 2023. Mrs. Warren was born on December 3, 1936 in Huntington, West Virginia to the late Kenneth and Etta May Roach. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 61 years, H. Larry Warren; daughter, Deena Warren; brother, Leonard...

Sep 26, 2023

Doris Vinson Southerland, age 92, of Marietta, Georgia formerly of Demorest, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2023. Mrs. Southerland was born on September 15, 1931 in Habersham County, Georgia to the late Otis Terrell and Janette Turpen Vinson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 57 years, George Perry...

Sep 24, 2023

Broadus Eugene "Gene" Nichols, age 75, of Lula, Georgia went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 24, 2023 following a sudden illness. Mr. Nichols was born on July 22, 1948 in Habersham County, Georgia to the late Henry Grady Nichols and Christine Miles Nichols. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his...