Barbara Lynn Dayton
Aug 21, 2021
Barbara Lynn Dayton, age 76, of Cornelia, Georgia passed away on Saturday, August 21, 2021. Mrs. Dayton was born on April 23, 1945 in Appling County, Georgia to the late James Walter and Martha Luke Lynn. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 48 years, Van Wesley Dayton; siblings, Miriam Lynn Fowler,...
Elaine Hicks Holbrooks
Aug 21, 2021
Elaine Hicks Holbrooks, age 84, of Demorest, Georgia passed away on Saturday, August 21, 2021. Mrs. Holbrooks was born on December 15, 1936 in Habersham County, Georgia to the late Gordon Hicks and Grace Autry Hicks. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Gordon Odell Hicks; and sister, Lois Tench; and nephew, Michael Hicks....
Opal Alexander Suggs
Aug 20, 2021
Opal Alexander Suggs, age 98, of Cornelia, Georgia passed away on Friday, August 20, 2021. Mrs. Suggs was born on September 22, 1922 in White County, Georgia to the late Ancil and Pearl Alexander. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James H. "Jake" Suggs, daughter, Martha Jo Suggs; sister, Margie Nell Alexander; brothers,...
Doyle Gary Ramey
Aug 16, 2021
Mr. Doyle Gary Ramey, age 64, of Baldwin, Georgia passed away on August 16, 2021 at his home. Doyle was the son of the late Adolphus Junior Ramey and Barbara Sue Ledford Ramey. He was born April 18, 1957 in Clayton, Georgia. Mr. Ramey was retired from Morris Outlet in Cornelia, Georgia where he was a delivery man. Some of...
Michael Keith Martin
Aug 16, 2021
Michael Keith Martin, age 65, of Hoschton, Georgia, passed away on Monday, August 16, 2021. Mike was born to J.L. and Mary Ruth Martin in 1956, the fourth of six children in Hall County, Georgia. He grew up in Lula. As a child, Mike attended the Pentecostal church with his Granny Smith where he built his strong foundation in the...
Sylvia Mae Trusty
Aug 13, 2021
Sylvia Mae Trusty, age 92, of Clarkesville, passed away on Friday August 13, 2021 after an extended illness, surrounded by her family. Born in Clarkesville, Georgia on March 5, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Henry Starr Sosebee and Annie Katie Simmons Sosebee. Sylvia was affectionately known by many as Mama, Granny, or Nanny. There wasn’t a person...
R. L. Hansard
Aug 13, 2021
R. L. Hansard, age 89, 0f Demorest, Georgia, went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 13, 2021. Mr. Hansard was born on July 31, 1932, to the late Curtis and Maggie Holtzclaw Hansard.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Cora Miller Hansard; son, Danny Hansard;daughter, Deborah Hansard West;sisters;Mardell Tallent and Wynell...
Earnest A. Smith
Aug 10, 2021
Mr. Earnest A. Smith, age 87,of Cornelia, GA passed away on August 10, 2021 after an extended illness. Mr. Smith was born April 29, 1934 in Banks County, Georgia to the late Paul and Donia Mae Ramsey Smith. Ernest was in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict where he served on the front lines and was awarded two...
Soundalay Khamatsamay
Aug 9, 2021
Soundalay Khamatsamay, age 70, of Cornelia, Georgia, passed away on Monday, August 9, 2021. Mr. Khamatsamay was born November 11, 1950, in Laos.He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Cornelia.He was retired military with Laotian military. Survivors includehis wife, Khammouk Khamatsamay, Cornelia, Georgiason and daughter-in-law,Phongsavath and Phouttha Khamatsamay, Cornelia, Georgia:daughter:Grace Khamatsamay, Cornelia, Georgia;grandson, Simon Khamatsamay, Cornelia Georgia...
James Douglas Tedder
Aug 9, 2021
James Douglas Tedder, age 73, of Cornelia, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, August 8, 2021. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM until 8:00 pm, Thursday, August 12, 2021, at the Whitfield Funeral Home. North Chapel, Demorest, Georgia. A private burial will be held. Arrangements are entrusted to the Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel, 245 Central Ave, Demorest, Georgia.Phone...
Rebecca Kesler Poole
Aug 7, 2021
Mrs. Evelyn "Rebecca" Kesler Poole, age 63, of Baldwin, Georgia passed away on Saturday, August 7, 2021 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center following a brief illness. Mrs. Poole was born on March 13, 1958 in Stephens County, Georgia to Gene and Aleene Stevens Kesler. She was preceded in death by her son, Justin Bishop Poole; and a sister, Laura Jean...
Sarah Harrison Boatwright
Aug 6, 2021
Sarah Ellen Morris Harrison Boatwright, age 88, of Cornelia, Georgia passed away on Friday, August 6, 2021. Mrs. Boatwright was born on November 14, 1932 in Habersham County, Georgia to the late Rev. James Virgil and Nellie Terry Morris. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Idus Harrison; second husband, Andrew J. Boatwright; and...
Curtis Galloway
Aug 2, 2021
Curtis Galloway, age 84, of Alto, Georgia went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 2, 2021. Mr. Galloway was born on February 24, 1937 in Whitfield County, Georgia to the late John and Letha Galloway.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Fred Galloway, Roy Galloway, JC Galloway; and sister, Adell Finley....
Leon Gibbs
Aug 2, 2021
Leon Gibbs, age 81, of The Rock Springs Community, Lula, Georgia went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 2, 2021. Mr. Gibbs was born on December 25, 1939 in Hall County, Georgia to the late Marvin and Edna Mae Gibbs. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Bobby Gibbs, Daniel Gibbs,...
Judy Coker Williams
Jul 22, 2021
Judy Coker Williams, age 70, of Cornelia, Georgia, died Thursday, July 22, 2021. No formal services are planned at this time. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, North Chapel at 245 Central Avenue, Demorest, Georgia 30535. Telephone: 706-778-1700.
Wayne Savage
Jul 18, 2021
Wayne Savage, age 84, of Alto, Georgia, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 18, 2021. Mr. Savage was born in Toccoa, Georgia, on April 14, 1937, to to the late Bert and Martha Savage.In additional to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Curtis Savage and a sister, Frances Smith. Mr. Savageattended the Alto...
Joan Evans Sexton
Jul 14, 2021
Joan Evans Sexton, age 76, of Demorest, Georgia, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 14, 2021, Mrs. Sexton was born on October 19, 1944, in Savannah, Georgia to the late Henry Edward and Hazel Virginia Evans.She was a retired aviation comptroller.Mrs. Sexton was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include her beloved husband of fifty seven years, Richard...
Winston "Joy" Churchill Simmemon
Jul 14, 2021
Winston "Joy" Churchill Simmemon, age 76, of Alto, Georgia passed away on July 14, 2021 at his residence. He went peacefully surrounded by family. Mr. Simmemon was born on November 16, 1944 in Habersham Countyto the late Lamar and Donie Simmemon. In 1963 he married the girl of his dreams, Gail Elaine Simmemon. They lived together almost inseparable for 49...
Randy Sosebee
Jul 12, 2021
Randy Sosebee, age 57, of Alto, Georgia passed away on Monday, July 12, 2021. Mr. Sosebee was born on December 21, 1963 in Hall County, Georgia to Hayden Randolph Sosebee, Sr. and Shelby Ramsey Sosebee. Mr. Sosebee was a automotive mechanic. Randy enjoyed spending time building and racing racecars. He was known for winning many races at Toccoa Speedway under...
Carter Stewart
Jul 11, 2021
Edwin Carter Stewart, of Baldwin, Georgia passed away peacefully at home following an extended illness on Sunday, July 11, 2021, at the age of 78. Carter was born at home on May 24, 1943 in Banks County, Georgia to the late William Stewart and Inez Chitwood Stewart. He graduated from South Habersham High School in 1961. Carter became the first...
