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Ralph Edward Mcconnell
Dec 31, 2021
Ralph Edward McConnell, age 71, of Baldwin, Georgia went to his Heavenly Home on Friday, December 31, 2021. Mr. McConnell was born on October 29, 1950 in Habersham County, Georgia to the late Perry and Ruby Smith McConnell. He was a member of Alto Baptist Church. Ralph worked for Pepsi for 20 years and was known as "The Pepsi Man"...
Annie Mae Nelms Burrell
Dec 28, 2021
ATTENTION: SERVICES HAVE BEEN RESCHEDULED TO FRIDAY, JANUARY 7, 2022 Mrs. Annie Mae Nelms Burrell of Flowery Branch, formerly of Demorest, Georgia, went to be with her heavenly Father on Tuesday, December 28, 2021. Annie was born in the Leaf Community of White County on April 3rd, 1927 to the late James Richard Nelms and Florence Mindy Nelms. She married...
Frances Elizabeth Wilson
Dec 27, 2021
Frances Elizabeth Wilson, age 88, of Jefferson, Georgia formerly of The Batesville Community, Clarkesville, Georgia passed away on Monday, December 27, 2021. Mrs. Wilson was born on February 3, 1933 in Hiawassee, Georgia to the late Claude and Lola Shook Cowart. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 63 years, Quinton Dwight...
Paul Ray Maney
Dec 26, 2021
Paul Ray Maney, age 48, of Alto, Georgia passed away on Sunday, December 26, 2021. Memorial Services will be announced at a later date. The family has established a GoFundMe account:https://gofund.me/f467014e Arrangements are entrusted to the Whitfield Funeral Home and Crematory, North Chapel, 245 Central Avenue, Demorest, Georgia 30535.Phone number:706-778-1700.
Walter Olly Teague, Jr.
Dec 24, 2021
Walter Olly Teague, Jr, age 93, of Clarkesville, Georgia, formerly of East Atlanta, went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 24, 2021. Mr. Teague was born on August 18, 1928, in Atlanta, Georgia. He and his sister, Joyce Brown of McDonough, Georgia were raised in East Atlanta.He was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Karl Schlieman and great-grandchild,...
William "Bill" Fredrick Ward
Dec 24, 2021
William "Bill" Fredrick Ward, age 73, of Demorest, Georgia went to his heavenly home on Friday, December 24, 2021. Mr. Ward was born on June 22, 1948 in Clarkesville, Georgia to the late Fred Fearnot Ward and Elizabeth Singleton Ward. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister, Mary Elizabeth Pope. Mr. Ward was a...
Kenneth Steve Yarber
Dec 24, 2021
Kenneth Steve Yarber, 67, Homer, passed away peacefully at home on December 24, 2021, following an extended illness. Mr. Yarber was born to the late Roy and Mary Ruth Yarber, In addition to his parents he was preceded by his sister, Rachel Justice. Kenneth was the owner of Yarber's Small Engine Repair where he worked with his son, Richard. He...
Lynda Lokey Gresham
Dec 20, 2021
Lynda Lokey Gresham, age 81, of Peachtree City, Georgia passed away unexpectedly but peacefully at her home on December 20, 2021. She was born on August 20, 1940 in Demorest, GA to the late Robert “Bobby” Lokey and Mary Dell Sullivan Lokey. In addition to being the valedictorian of her graduating class of 1958 at South Habersham High School, she...
Cara Wade Dodd
Dec 19, 2021
Cara Wade Dodd, loving mother and grandmother, passed away at age 93 on Sunday, December 19, 2021. Cara was born May 12, 1928, in Homer, Georgia, to Warren and Maggie Bonds. She married Crawford L. C. Wade, Jr. and together they had seven children. She worked in cotton mills for 66 years, starting at New Holland Mill in Gainesville, Georgia,...
Ava Marie Green
Dec 17, 2021
Ava Marie Green, age 8 months, passed away on Friday, December 17, 2021. A Visitation Service will be held Thursday, December 23, 2021 from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., at the Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel. The family requests everyone to please wear either pink or something "Minnie Mouse" related to honor Ms. Ava Green. Arrangements have been entrusted to...
Delphia "Dee" Charles
Dec 13, 2021
Delphia"Dee" Charles, age 72, of Turnerville, Georgia, went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 13, 2021. Mrs. Charles was born in Cleveland, Georgia, on September 26, 1949, to the late Eli and Mary Petitt.In addition to her parents, Mrs. Charles was preceded in death by a daughter, Wendy Cochran;brother, Garrison Petitt;sister, Diane Petitt. Mrs.. Charles was a member...
Steven Alan Ward
Dec 11, 2021
Steven Alan Ward, age 44, of Clarkesville, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, December 11, 2021. Mr. Ward was born on February 5, 1977 in Frankfurt, Germany. He was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church. Mr. Ward was serving as a Clarkesville City Counsel Member for 4 years, and had been elected for his second term. Steven had worked with Pruitt...
Paul Vasser
Dec 11, 2021
Paul Vasser, age 63, of Martin, Georgia formerly of Baldwin, Georgia passed away on Saturday, December 11, 2021. Mr. Vasser was born on April 3, 1958 in Habersham County, Georgia to the late Lamar and Elsie Churchwell Vasser. Mr. Vasser was a member of Baldwin Baptist Church. He was employed with Habersham Hardware with over 25 years of service.Paul touched...
Elizabeth Miller Turner Woods Waldrep
Dec 8, 2021
Elizabeth Miller Turner Woods Waldrep, age 79, of Demorest, Georgia, died Wednesday, December 8, 2021. Memorial graveside services will be announced at a later date. Arrangements are entrusted to the Whitfield Funeral Home and Crematory, North Chapel, 245 Central Avenue, Demorest, Georgia 30535.Phone number 706-778-1700
Mildred Grogan
Dec 7, 2021
Mildred Grogan, age 87, of Cornelia, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, December 7, 2021. Mrs. Grogan was born on June 1, 1934 in Dawson County, Georgia to the late E.J. and Annie Gregory Collins.Mrs. Grogan was a member of First Baptist Church of Cornelia. She was also a retired owner / operator of The Western Auto in Cornelia since 1964....
Dolly Vinson York
Dec 4, 2021
Dolly Vinson York, age 87, of Demorest, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, December 4, 2021. Private services will be held. Arrangements are entrusted to the Whitfield Funeral Homes and Crematory, South Chapel, 1370 Industrial Boulevard, Baldwin, Georgia 30511.Telephone: 706-778-7123.
Thomas Don Mawdesley
Dec 4, 2021
Thomas Don Mawdesley of Clarksville, GA, passed away on his 76th birthday – Saturday, December 4, 2021. Tom was born on December 4, 1945, in Saginaw, Michigan to Don and Hartie Mawdesley as the first of 5 children. He graduated from Mayville High School in 1963 and completed his Doctorate of Chiropractic at Palmer Chiropractic College in 1973. As a...
Billy W. Gerrell
Dec 3, 2021
Billy W. Gerrell, age 73, of Royston, Georgia, formerly of Cornelia, Georgia, went to be with the Lord on Friday. December 3, 2021 Mr. Gerrell was born in Cleveland, Georgia on September 2, 1948, to the late Willie Gerrell and Snow Dorsey Gerrell Cooley .He was a member of the Alto Congreational Holiness Chruch.Mr. Gerrell was a retired self-employed home...
Kensy Rattana
Dec 2, 2021
Kensy Rattana, age 83, of Cornelia, Georgia, passed awayon Thursday, December 2, 2021. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, December 3, 2021, at the Whitfield Funeral Home and Crematory, South Chapel. Arrangements are entrusted to the Whitfield Funeral Home and Crematory, South Chapel, 1370 Industrial Blvd., Baldwin, Georgia 30511.Phone number:706-778-7123
Niva Mae Geyer Nix
Dec 2, 2021
Niva Mae Geyer Nix, age 86, of Auburn, Georgia passed away on December 2, 2021. Mrs. Nix was born on July 16, 1935 in Wellman, Iowa to the late Grant and Grace McGimpsey Geyer. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 61 years, Adger L. "AL" Nix; brothers, Harlan Geyer, Donald Geyer,...
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