Obituaries

Mar 7, 2023

William Seaborn Watts, Sr., age 92, of Baldwin, Georgia passed away peacefully at his home with his family on Tuesday, March 7, 2023. Mr. Watts was born on January 27, 1931 in Banks County, Georgia to the late Connie Newton and Lizzie Lena Caudell Watts. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Hollis Watts,...

Mar 7, 2023

Flonnie Jean Webb, age 54, of Cornelia, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2023. Ms. Webb's wishes were to be cremated and no services are planned at this time. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, South Chapel at 1370 Industrial Boulevard, Baldwin, Georgia 30511. Telephone: 706-778-7123.

Mar 6, 2023

Bobby George Goodson, age 71, of Alto, Georgia passed away on Monday, March 6, 2023. Mr. Goodson was born February 28, 1952 in Habersham County, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Goodson. Bobby enjoyed playing guitar, writing music, and loved his dog, George. Survivors include his mother, Margaret Goodson, of Alto; son and daughter-in-law, Robbie...

Mar 4, 2023

Jessie M. Smith, age 88, of Clarkesville, Georgia went to her Heavenly Home on Saturday, March 4, 2023. Mrs. Smith was born March 3, 1935 in Kings Mountain, North Carolina to the late Jess and Donnie Wilson McAtee. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, of 45 years John W. Smith. She was...

Mar 3, 2023

Dr. Max E. White, PhD, age 76, of Alto, Georgia passed away on Friday, March 3, 2023. Dr. White was born on May 19, 1946 in Habersham County, Georgia to the late Ralph Edgar White and Maybelle Goodson White. He was saved on the third Sunday of August in 1963 at Rock Springs Baptist Church and was baptized at...

Feb 24, 2023

Helen Addis Chitwood, age 82, of Clarkesville, Georgia went home to be with the Lord on Friday, February 24, 2023. Mrs. Chitwood was born on December 18, 1940 in Habersham Mill Community to the late Jim and Myrtle Addis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sons, Billy Chitwood and Infant Brian Chitwood. Helen...

Feb 23, 2023

Shirley Ann (Wiley) Smith, age 72, of Lula, Georgia went to her heavenly home on Thursday, February 23, 2023. Mrs. Smith was born on March 21, 1950 in Hall County, Georgia to the late Fay B. "Horn" and Bertie Lee Armour Wiley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by all of her siblings. She was the...

Feb 22, 2023

Saly Phetkhosa, age 74, of Cornelia, Georgia passed away February 22, 2023. Memorial Services are scheduled for 4:30 p.m., Thursday, March 9, 2023 at the Level Grove Baptist Church, Student Ministry Building, 1725 Hwy 441 Bypass, Cornelia, Georgia 30531. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, South Chapel at 1370 Industrial Boulevard, Baldwin, Georgia 30511. Telephone:...

Feb 15, 2023

Jerry Lynn Loudermilk, age 65, of Cornelia, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at the Northeast Georgia Medical Center, surrounded by his family and friends. Mr. Loudermilk was born on May 8, 1957 in Habersham County, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his father, Judge Lester Loudermilk; brother-in-law, Johnny Briggs. Jerry was a wonderful person who...

Feb 14, 2023

Betty Jo Payne Zinke, age 88, of Cornelia, Georgia, went to be with the Lord, and completed the family circle, on Tuesday, February 14, 2023. Mrs. Zinke was born on August 4, 1934, in Cornelia, Georgia to the late Berkley and Vira Payne. In addition to her parents, she was preceded by sisters: Edna McAllister and Alma Groom; brothers:...

Feb 12, 2023

Xoydara "Xodara" Sayvihane, age 72, of Demorest, Georgia passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2023. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, February 16, 2023 at the Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, South Chapel at 1370 Industrial Boulevard, Baldwin, Georgia 30511. Telephone: 706-778-7123.

Feb 11, 2023

Raymond "Ray" Arthur Harris, age 86, of Alto, Georgia passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2023. Mr. Harris was born on October 11, 1936 in Des Plaines, Illinois to the late Evelyn and Vernon Harris. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Robert "Bob" Glenn Harris; and sister, Jacqulyn Harris. Mr. Harris was...

Feb 7, 2023

Barbara J. Skelton, age 82, of Cornelia, Georgia went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 7, 2023. Ms. Skelton was born on May 19, 1940 in Habersham County, Georgia to the late Elbert Floyd and Callie Lois Shedd Skelton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Hazel Williams, Elizabeth Terry,...

Feb 7, 2023

Douglas Roberts, age 66, of Cornelia, Georgia went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center following an extended illness. Mr. Roberts was born on May 24, 1956 in Hall County, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his father, William Cecil Roberts. Douglas was of the Holiness Faith. He was a...

Feb 3, 2023

Bruce Thomas Irvin, age 71, of Demorest, Georgia passed away on Friday, February 3, 2023. Mr. Irvin was born on March 17, 1951 in Stephens County, Georgia to the late Tommie Buchannon and Alice Andrews Irvin. Bruce was a graduate of South Habersham High School and a graduate from Piedmont College. He retired from the Georgia Department of Transportation in...

Feb 1, 2023

Steven "Steve" Joseph Napoli, age 65, of Clarkesville, Georgia formerly of Hillsborough, New Jersey, passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2023. Steve was born on June 24, 1957, in Brooklyn, New York and adopted by the late Joseph and Mary DelVecchio Napoli. Growing up in Brooklyn he enjoyed playing stickball, softball, Strat-O-Matic (baseball card statistics game), ice hockey, and football....

Jan 31, 2023

Robert Eugene Cabe, age 39, of Monroe, Georgia died, Tuesday, January 31, 2023. Memorial services will be held 3:00 pm, Saturday, February 11, 2023, at the Life Church, Baldwin, Georgia. Family and friends should meet at the church by 2:45 pm. Arrangements are in the care of Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel and Crematory, 245 Central Avenue, Demorest, Georgia 30535....

Jan 31, 2023

Sarah Louise Ramey Lawson, age 80, of Gainesville, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2023. Mrs. Lawson was born on May 15, 1942 in Pickens, South Carolina, to the late Marvin James Ramey Sr. and Ruth Waldrup Griffin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Clarence, Clyde, David, Robert, and Marvin, Jr.; sisters,...

Jan 30, 2023

Brandi E. Smith, 50 of St. Mary's, GA passed away on January 30, 2023 at Southeast GA Regional Medical Center in Brunswick, GA.

Brandi was born on December 12, 1972 in Atlanta, GA to the late Charles and Marie Tucker Smith. She was a high school graduate and has been living in Camden County for the past...

Jan 30, 2023

Bounthom Vongkhamchanh, age 76, of Cornelia, Georgia, passed away on Monday, January 30, 2023. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm, Saturday, February 4, 2023 at the Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, Georgia. The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday, February 3, 2023. Arrangements are in the care of Whitfield Funeral Home, South...