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...
Rosa Lee Pancoast
Jul 11, 2021
Rosa Lee Pancoast, age 60, of Maysville, Georgia passed away on Sunday, July 11, 2021. Mrs. Pancoast was born on September 11, 1960 in Jackson County, Georgia to the late Zudie Mae Turpin Dalton and Lloyd Turpin. She was of the Baptist Faith. She worked for Baker and Taylor for 16 years. Rosa was a woman of many talents, she...
John Richard Plant
Jul 10, 2021
John Richard Plant, age 61, of Demorest, Georgia entered into his eternal glory on Saturday, July 10, 2021. Mr. Plant was born on February 3, 1960 in Washington Courthouse, Ohio and grew up in Cocoa, Florida. He was preceded in death by his father, Rev. Kenneth Richard Plant; infant sister, Terri Lynn Plant; paternal grandparents, George and Lola Plant; maternal...
Andrew David Bruce
Jul 9, 2021
Andrew David Bruce, age 41, of Homer, Georgia passed away on Friday, July 9, 2021. Mr. Bruce was born on August 23, 1979 in Bradenton, Florida. He was preceded in death by his father, David Roy Bruce. Surviors include his mother and step-father, Debra and Darrell Edenfield, of Homer; sister and brother-in-law, Deanna and Allister Sands, of Bradenton, FL; nieces,...
Alexander B. Schuster
Jul 6, 2021
Alexander B. Schuster, age 72, of Clarkesville, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, July 6, 2021. Mr. Schuster was born on January 6, 1949 to the late Alexander E. Schuster and Anna Marie Schuster. Mr. Schuster retired from the United States Army with the Rank CW4 with 23 years of dedicated service. Survivors include his loving wife of 31 years, Eslida...
Franklin Eugene Barnes(Courtesy)
Jul 4, 2021
Franklin Eugene Barnes, 86, of the New Bethel community, passed away July 4, 2021 at his home. Born October 24, 1934, in Banks County, he was the son of the late Leonard R. and Reba Garrison, Barnes. He was the brother and brother-in-law of the late Swayne and Carol Barnes, George and Peggy Barnes, and Joseph and Betty Barnes; He...
Sutherlan Keith Cope
Jul 1, 2021
Sutherlan Keith Cope, age 21, of Mt. Airy, passed away on Wednesday, June 30, 2021. Mr. Cope was born June 20, 2000 in Gainesville, Georgia. He was of the Christian Faith. Survivors include his father and step-mother, Keith and Rebecca Cope, of Mt. Airy; mother, Elizabeth Atkins, of North Carolina; siblings, Lexie Burchfield, of Knoxville,TN; Breanne Cope, of Gainesville; Lindsey...
Margaret Louise Ricketson
Jul 1, 2021
Margaret Louise Ricketson, age 93, of Clarkesville, Georgia was reunited with her loving husband on Thursday, July 1, 2021. Mrs. Ricketson was born on September 10, 1927 in Mexico, MO. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 44 years, G.B. "Jobie" Ricketson; mother, Eda Mae Foreman Staples; father and step-mother, John Elsie Staples; daughter-in-law, Kay Ricketson; brothers,...
Imogene Stewart Brock
Jun 29, 2021
Imogene Stewart Brock, age 88, of Baldwin, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, June 29, 2021. Mrs. Brock was born on May 24, 1933 in Banks County, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Ezell Brock; mother, Nancy Stewart; uncle, Otha Lewallen; sisters, Maybelle Carpenter, Ethelene Irvin. She was a member of Harmony Baptist Church. Mrs. Brock was...
Bobby Wayne Johnson
Jun 27, 2021
Bobby Wayne Johnson, age 43, of Lula, Georgia passed away on Sunday, June 27, 2021. No Formal Services are planned at this time. Arrangements have been entrusted to Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, South Chapel at 1370 Industrial Boulevard, Baldwin, Georgia 30511. Telephone: 706-778-7123.
James J Davis
Jun 22, 2021
James J. Davis, age 69, of Marietta, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, June 22, 2021. Mr. Davis was born on April 19, 1952 in Atlanta, Georgia to the late Henry Young Davis, Sr. and Betty Lou Patterson Davis. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Harry Nix and Henry Davis, Jr. and sister, Sienna...
Howard Stephen Stark
Jun 21, 2021
Howard Stephen Stark, age 79, of Demorest, Georgia, passed away on Monday, June 21, 2021. No formal services are planned at this time. Arrangements are entrusted to the Whitfield Funeral Homes, North Chapel, and Crematory, 245 Central Avenue, Demorest, Georgia 30535.Telephone number, 706-778-1700.
Fannie Louise Allen
Jun 16, 2021
Mrs. Fannie Louise Allen, 77 of Clarkesville, went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 peacefully at her residence. Fannie was born February 6, 1944 to the late Edward and Rhoda Tench in Habersham, Georgia. Mrs. Allen loved her flowers and was an avid gardener. One of her favorite things to do was paint, she did oil paintings...
Adron Virginia Stonecypher
Jun 13, 2021
Adron Virginia Stonecypher, age 92, of Demorest, Georgia passed away on Sunday, June 13, 2021. Mrs. Stonecypher was born on August 9, 1928 in Habersham County, Georgia to the late Payton and Annie Mae Ramey Taylor. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of over 50 years, Henry Luther "HL" Stonecypher; sisters, Dorothy...
William "Andy" Andrew Johnson (Courtesy)
Jun 11, 2021
Mr. William Andrew “Andy” Johnson age 84 of Cornelia passed away Friday June 11, 2021 at Habersham Medical Center. A son of the late Julius and Sarah Craig Johnson, he was born January 31, 1937 in Rabun County, Georgia having lived most of his life in Habersham County. He loved to hunt, fish, gardening and camping. He was a loving...
Helen Kay Swanson
Jun 9, 2021
A Change in Service Arrangements for Mrs. Helen Kay Swanson. Due to the growing concerns with COVID-19, A Private Service will be held for Mrs. Helen Kay Swanson. The family respectfully request that friends join them virtually at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, August 8, 2021 through the Whitfield Funeral Homes Facebook Page: facebook.com/whitfieldfh or the Cornelia United Methodist Church Website: cornelia-umc.com/live-stream...
Robert Douglas (Doug) Trotman
Jun 9, 2021
Robert Douglas "Doug" Trotman, age 79, of Habersham County, Georgia went home to be with his Lord on Wednesday, June 9. Born July 30, 1941, in Hollywood, Habersham County, GA, he was the son of Rev. William Aaron Trotman and Christabel Foster Trotman. He was a graduate of Stephens County High School and worked at Gilbert & Bennett as a...
Hilda Sayer Crump
Jun 9, 2021
Hilda Sayer Crump, age 82, of Baldwin, Georgia passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 9, 2021. Mrs. Crump was born on June 1, 1939 in Stephens County, Georgia to the late Roy Lee and Myra Burgess Sayer. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, John H. Crump; and her brother, Don Sayer. Mrs....
