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...
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.
