Natasha Star Varnes
Dec 7, 2024
Natasha Star Varnes, age 46, of Cornelia, Georgia passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2024. Mrs. Varnes was born on September 26, 1978 in Stephens County, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her mother, Maxine Ester Lance; sister, Kimberly Varnes; grandparents, Bennie and Betty Patton; uncle, Rocky Potts; aunt, Kathy Williams; and nephew, Dakota Varnes. Tasha will be...
Katrina Marie Staples
Dec 5, 2024
Katrina Marie Staples, age 68, of Cornelia, Georgia passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2024. Ms. Staples was born on November 25, 1956 in Gainesville, Georgia. She was not expected to live longer than six months, but Katrina defied the odds with determination and an unbreakable spirit, blessing us with decades of her vibrant presence. Katrina’s smile was a gift...
Hannie Marie Bien
Dec 1, 2024
Hannie Marie Bien, age 88, of Mt. Airy, Georgia passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2024. No Formal Services will be held. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, North Chapel at 245 Central Avenue, Demorest, Georgia.
Sara Elizabeth Shore
Nov 28, 2024
Sara Stewart Shore, age 83, of Cornelia, Georgia passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2024. Mrs. Shore was born on April 26, 1941 in Habersham County, Georgia to the late Curtis and Lillie Stewart. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Shore; son, Mike Stewart; brother, Glenn Stewart. Survivors include her daughter...
Freddie Mcintyre
Nov 28, 2024
Freddie McIntyre, age 64, of Clarkesville, Georgia went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 28, 2024. Mr. McIntyre was born on November 19, 1960 in Habersham County, Georgia to the late Roy Lee and Mauderie McIntyre. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 34 years, Roxanne Wooten McIntyre;...
Tyler Dane Napier
Nov 25, 2024
Tyler Dane Napier, age 30, of Clarkesville, Georgia passed away, far too soon, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, Georgia on Monday, November 25th, 2024. Tyler was born on March 19th, 1994, in Gainesville, Florida. He attended Habersham Central High School and North Georgia Technical College. Tyler truly had a heart of gold. He will be remembered as being...
Archie Lee Key
Nov 25, 2024
Archie Lee Key, age 54, of Mt. Airy, Georgia passed away on Friday, November 22, 2024. Mr. Key was born on June 11, 1970 in Habersham County, Georgia to the late Ernest and Dorothy Dalton Key. Survivors include his daughter, Amber Key, of Cornelia; nephew, Chance Harmon, of Toccoa. A Private Family Service will be held. Arrangements have been...
Carolyn Wilder Byers
Nov 20, 2024
Carolyn Wilder Byers, age 83, of Mount Airy, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2024. Mrs. Byers was born on April 12, 1941 in Boaz, Alabama to the late Walter Perry Wilder, Sr. and Thelma Herndon Wilder. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her grandson, Jeremy Paul Byers; brothers, Walter P. Wilder, Jr.;...
E. Faye Wilbanks Ward
Nov 14, 2024
E. Faye Wilbanks Ward, age 87, of Baldwin, Georgia passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2024. Mrs. Ward was born on April 27, 1937 in Banks County, Georgia to the late Hillard Virgil and Rumyrthe Andrews Wilbanks. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, William Howard Ward; and her brother, H.V. "Buddy" Wilbanks,...
Ura Ann Crowe
Nov 6, 2024
Ura Ann Willocks Crowe, age 69, of Clarkesville, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2024. Mrs. Crowe was born on February 17, 1955 in Habersham County, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her mother, Myrlene Sutton; and her daughter, Ura Elise Crowe. A graduate of Habersham Central High School, Class of 1973, Ura Ann pursued her dream...
Ruth Walker
Nov 4, 2024
Ruth Walker, age 67, of Toccoa, Georgia went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 4, 2024. Ruth was born on December 23, 1956 in Zeeland, Michigan to the late Benjamin and Winnie Vander Zwaag. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Waldo Vander Zwaag and brother-in-law Neal Olree. Ruth was known...
George Andrew Smith
Nov 1, 2024
George Andrew Smith, age 79, of Clarkesville, Georgia went home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 1, 2024. Mr. Smith was born on December 12, 1944 in Vernon, Alabama to the late George Braxton and Virgie Smith Kemp. George earned Master of Divinity and Master of Religious Education from the Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He had a lifelong...
Janice Hill Barnette
Nov 1, 2024
Janice Hill Barnette, age 83, of Clarkesville, Georgia passed away on Friday, November 1, 2024. Mrs. Barnette was born on on September 19, 1941 in the Habersham Mills Community to the late Jay Douglas and Betha Dixon Hill. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 62 years, John H. Barnette; brothers,...
Ben Lewis "B.L." Oliver
Oct 31, 2024
Ben Lewis "B.L." Oliver, age 90, of Alto, Georgia passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2024. Mr. Oliver was born on February 7, 1934 in Hall County, Georgia to the late Loy M. Oliver and Anna Black Oliver. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Magdalene Lackey Oliver; daughter, Karen Oliver Turner;...
Minelys Zoe Rodriguez Ramirez
Oct 29, 2024
Minelys Zoe Rodriguez Ramirez, age 25, of Clarkesville, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2024. No formal services are scheduled at this time. During this difficult time, the family asks that you please respect their privacy. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, North Chapel at 245 Central Avenue, Demorest, Georgia 30535. Telephone: 706-778-1700.
Lane Savage
Oct 27, 2024
Lane Savage, age 63, of Cornelia, Georgia went to his Heavenly Home on Sunday, October 27, 2024. Mr. Savage was born on March 26, 1961 in Habersham County, Georgia to the late Tex Savage and Margie Morris Savage Clark. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his step-father, James W. Clark; brother, Scott Savage; and father-in-law,...
Connie Hammond
Oct 27, 2024
Connie Hammond, age 74, of Clarkesville, Georgia passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2024. Mrs. Hammond was born on April 21, 1950, in DeKalb County, Georgia to the late Marvin and Ruth Cowart. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Ray and Opal Hammond. Connie had retired from the United States...
James Richard Morrison
Oct 26, 2024
James "Jimmy" Richard Morrison, age 85, of Alto, Georgia passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2024. Jimmy was born on June 3, 1939 in the Hollingsworth Community of Banks County, Georgia to the late James Richard Morrison, Sr. and Monteen Duckett Morrison. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Janice Yarber, and Joanna...
Eric Christopher Luther
Oct 24, 2024
Eric Christopher Luther, age 53, of Alto, Georgia passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2024. Mr. Luther was born April 29, 1971 in Winter Haven, Florida. He was preceded in death by his mother, Sharyn Auger. Eric had a talent for knife making, earning him the admiration of his friends and family but it was his humility, dedication, and...
Lewis Dean Brazell
Oct 24, 2024
Lewis Dean Brazell, age 69, of Alto, Georgia went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 24, 2024. Mr. Brazell was born on February 7, 1955 in Orangeburg, South Carolina to the late OD and Juanita Brazell. Mr. Brazell was a machinist most of his life, and was a very hard worker at everything he did. Lewis loved...
