David Knopp
Jan 11, 2021
David Knopp, age 70, of Demorest, Georgia passed away on Monday, January 11, 2021 following a brief illness. Mr. Knopp was born on March 11, 1950 in Seattle, Washington to Bertram Knopp and the late Lorraine Lawrence Knopp. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his sister, Laurie Knopp Johnson. He spent his life in the...
Dwight E, Cook
Jan 10, 2021
Dwight E. Cook, age 98, of Cornelia, Georgia passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2021. Mr. Cook was born December 18, 1922 in Benton, Illinois to the late Harry and Margaret Cook. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 71 years, Mary Ann "Tich" Cook. In recent years, Mr. Cook was a...
Kenneth David Kerby
Jan 10, 2021
Kenneth David Kerby, age 74 of Cornelia, passed away Sunday, January 10, 2021 at Habersham Medical Center as a result of complications from COVID-19. A loving husband, father and grandfather, his first grandchild Josie named him Tess from a game they played together.Over the last 23 years, Tess is the name that his children, grandchildren and many others call him.Tess...
Homer Shockley
Jan 10, 2021
Homer Shockley, age 81, of Lula, GA passed away peacefully Sunday, January 10, 2021 at his home. Mr. Shockley was born on March 18, 1939 and was retired from the Coca Cola Bottling Company after 25+ years of service. He also worked in the logging business for a number of years, and was a custodian at East Hall High School....
Hazel Gladys Garner Darnell
Jan 10, 2021
Hazel Gladys Garner Darnell, age 91, of Cornelia, Georgia went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 10, 2021 following an extended illness. Ms. Darnell was born on March 16, 1929 in Concord, North Carolina to the late Howard and Mary Seabolt Garner. In additon to her parents, she was preceeded in death by her brothers, JL Garner, Wiley...
Jimmy Dover
Jan 9, 2021
Jimmy Dover, age 94, of Mount Airy, Georgia passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2021 following several years of declining health. Mr. Dover was born on November 21, 1926 in Habersham County, Georgia to the late Maxwell and Lizzie Dooley Dover. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 63 years, Louise Cathey...
Douglas M. Gulley
Jan 7, 2021
Douglas M. Gulley, age 77 of Alto, Georgia, passed away Thursday, January 7, 2021, after a brief illness. Survivors include his loving wife of 52 years, Jan Gulley of Alto; daughters and sons-in-law, Helen Savage of Alto, Jean and Tim Trotter of Macon, Kathy Gulley of Alto, and Ben Savage of Newnan; sisters and brother-in-law, Winnie Poole of Mt. Airy,...
Alfred Tyson Martin
Jan 4, 2021
Alfred Tyson Martin, age 73, of Lilburn, Georgia, formerly of Baldwin, Georgia, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 4, 2021. Mr. Martin was born March 27, 1947, in Clarkesville, Georgia, to the late William and Texanna Martin.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Leona Martin;brother, Richard Martin;sisters, Norine Greenley, Eulala Twombley,...
Willey Preston Fry (Courtesy)
Jan 3, 2021
Mr. Willey Preston Fry, 78, of Sardis Road, Rayle, GA passed away Sunday, January 3, 2021, at Wills Memorial Hospital. Mr. Fry was born October 21, 1942, in Clarksville, GA to Roger Fry and Nina Mason Fry. He was a retired correctional officer, a foster parent, and a heavy breeder in the poultry industry. He is survived by his wife,...
Anne Cheek Sanders
Dec 30, 2020
Anne Cheek Sanders, age 98, of Cornelia, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, December 30, 2020. Mrs. Sanders was born on May 6, 1922 in Macon County, Georgia to the late Will and Jane Cheek Sorrells. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Willard B. Sanders; and grandson, Douglas B. Sanders. She attended the...
Matthew Wakefield
Dec 28, 2020
Matthew Wakefield, age 98, of Demorest, Georgia, passed away on Monday, December 28, 2020. Mr. Wakefield was born on July 8, 1922 In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Winafred Elene Wakefield. Survivors include his nephew, Walter D. Rice, Jr. Graveside Services are scheduled for 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at Westview...
Bouakhao Thanphachanh
Dec 27, 2020
Bouakhao Thanphachanh, age 69 of Cornelia, passed away on Sunday, December 27, 2020. Ms. Thanphachanh was born on Wednesday, April 11, 1951 in Vientane. Survivors include daughter, Sengtavanh Thanphachanh of Cornelia, Georgia. Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 p.m., Thursday, December 31, 2020 at the Whitfield Funeral Home South Chapel. The family will receive friends from3:00 p.m to 5:00 p.m.,...
Beth Roberts Maney
Dec 25, 2020
Elizabeth "Beth" Roberts Maney, age 79, of Demorest, Georgia passed away on Friday, December 25, 2020. Mrs. Maney was born on January 16, 1941 in Habersham County, Georgia to the late Fred and Faye Henry Roberts. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Jim Roberts. Mrs. Maney was a 1959 Graduate of South Habersham...
Marsha Diane James
Dec 23, 2020
Marsha Hicks James, age 75, of Springfield, Georgia formerly of Clarkesville, Georgia passed away on Wednesday December 23, 2020. Mrs. James was born on September 21, 1945 in Atlanta, Georgia to the late Cecil Ray Hicks and Dora Belle Pitts Hicks. She was a member of the Hazel Creek Baptist Church where she was a member of the WMU. She...
Byron Ray Adamson
Dec 23, 2020
Byron Ray Adamson, 75, of Alto, Georgia went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 23, 2020. Mr. Adamson was born April 15, 1945 in Banks County, Georgia to the late William Ernest and Myrtie Barrett Adamson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Phyllis Crumley. He was of the Baptist Faith....
Juanita Watkins Southerland
Dec 23, 2020
Juanita Watkins Southerland, age 91, of Cleveland, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at Habersham Medical Center following a battle with COVID-19. Mrs. Southerland was born on July 7, 1929 in Franklin County, Georgia to the late W.T. Watkins and Stella Stamey Watkins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, J.C....
Clarence "Oogie" Wiley Gunn
Dec 23, 2020
Clarence "Oogie" Wiley Gunn, age 74, of Cornelia, Georgia went to his heavenly home on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Gunn was born on September 12, 1946 to the late George Washington and Clara Belle Miller Gunn. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Melvin Gunn, and Glenn Gunn....
Russell Edmond Deyton
Dec 21, 2020
Russell Edmond Deyton, age 93, of Clarkesville, Georgia, went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 21, 2020. Mr. Deyton was born on October 16, 1927, in Burnsville, North Carolina, to the late Uranus B. and Annie Renfro Deyton.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of almost 70 years, Julia Martha "Pauline"...
William "Bill" Thomas Beahan
Dec 17, 2020
William Thomas "Bill" Beahan, age 67, of Clarkesville, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, December 17,2020, due to complications from Covid19. Mr. Beahan was born August 31, 1953 in Hartford, Connecticut to the late Ernest and Catherine Hastings Beahan.He was a member of the Hollywood Baptist Church.Mr. Beahan graduated fromCarnegie MellonUniversity in 1975 with a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics.He returned to...
Brenda Arrowood
Dec 17, 2020
Brenda Arrowood, age 73, of Alto, Georgia passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2020 following an extended illness. Mrs. Arrowood was born on January 6, 1947 in Habersham County, Georgia to the late Doc and Gladys Crocker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Arrowood; son, Mitchell Maye; step-daughter, Debbie Lalonde; brothers, Max...
