Betty Wilbanks Pruitt
Jan 17, 2021
Betty Wilbanks Pruitt, age 87, of Baldwin, Georgia passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2021. Mrs. Pruitt was born on April 18, 1933 in Banks County, Georgia to the late Guy and Birdie Lane Wilbanks. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Eugene Talmadge Pruitt, Sr.; sisters, Mary Evelyn Amig; Frances...
Franklin "Frank" Wilbanks
Jan 16, 2021
Franklin "Frank" Wilbanks, age 71, of Baldwin, Georgia went to his heavenly home on Saturday, January 16, 2021. Mr. Wilbanks was born on September 30, 1949 in Stephens County, Georgia to the late G.T. and Ruth Wilbanks. He was a member of Lamar Christian Church. Mr. Wilbanks was retired from Fieldale Farms with 32 years of dedicated service. After retirement,...
Paul Joseph Roy
Jan 15, 2021
Paul Joseph Roy, age 61, of Cornelia, Georgia passed away on Friday, January 15, 2021. Mr. Roy was born on February 6, 1959 to the late Arlene Roy and Joseph A. Roy. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Sharon Roy. Survivors include his brother and sister-in-law, Kevin and Patti Roy, of Cornelia; sister...
Clyde Watkins
Jan 14, 2021
Clyde Watkins, age 92,of Demorest, Georgia passed away on Thursday, T January 14, 2021. Mr. Watkins was born on Saturday, March 17th, 1928 in Baldwin, Georgia to the late William and Ethel Watson Watkins.He served in the U.S. Army Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He retired from the U.S. Postal Service and was a retired school bus driver. He...
Kheukham Praseuth
Jan 14, 2021
Kheukham Praseuth, age 75, of Cornelia passed away Thursday January 14, 2021. Funeral Services are scheduled for 1:00 p.m., Friday, January 22, 2021 at the Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, South Chapel at 1370 Industrial Boulevard, Baldwin, Georgia 30511. Telephone: 706-778-7123
John L. Thompson
Jan 13, 2021
John L. Thompson, Jr., age 54, of Alto, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 following an extended illness. Mr. Thompson was born on December 31, 1966 in Hall County, Georgia to the late John L. Thompson, Sr. and Frances L. Craven Thompson. He was owner and operator of Thompson Custom Cabinets for over 25 years. Mr. Thompson attended...
Susanna "Susie" Harris York
Jan 12, 2021
Susanna "Susie" Harris York, age 86, of Clarkesville, Georgia went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, January 12, 2021. Mrs. York was born on May 11, 1934 in Habersham County, Georgia to the late Roscoe and Bertha Harris. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, J.V. York; siblings and their spouses, Sarah and Amos...
Janice Samborn
Jan 11, 2021
Janice Samborn, age 63, of Tallahassee, Flordia passed away on Monday, January 11, 2020. No Formal Services will be held. Arrangements have been entrused to the Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, South Chapel at 1370 Industrial Boulevard, Baldwin, Georgia 30511. Telephone: 706-778-7123.
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.,...
