Kirby Ward
Aug 5, 2020
Kirby Ward, age 70, of Mount Airy, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2020. Mr. Ward was born on August 14, 1949 to the late Jerry David "JD" and Rachel Blalock Ward. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister, Carol Elrod; brother, Steven Ward. Mr. Ward was a member of Glade Creek Baptist...
Donna Lynne Blalock (Courtesy)
Aug 4, 2020
Donna Lynne Blalock , age 57 of Chula Ga, passed away on Monday August 4, 2020 at Tift Regional Medical Center from Covid 19.
Walter "Opossum" Garrett
Aug 4, 2020
Walter "Opossum" Garrett, age 83, of Toccoa, Georgia went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 4, 2020 following a brief illness. Mr. Garrett was born on November 13, 1936 in Meridian, Mississippi to the late Walter Neil and Juanita Rayburn Garrett. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Anita Knight; step-son,...
William Paul O'Kelley
Aug 2, 2020
William Paul O'Kelley, age 76, of Baldwin, Georgia went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 2, 2020. Mr. O'Kelley was born on June 21, 1944 in Madison County, Georgia to the late Dorsey O'Kelley and the late Ruby Evans. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister, Vivian Cromer; step-mother, Cora O'Kelley;...
Karen (Henderson/Burrell) Cantrell
Jul 30, 2020
In the early morning hours of July 30, 2020, after a valiant fight with vascular dementia, Karen Ann Cantrell quietly crossed over to be with the angels. Karen is survived by her loving husband of 22 years Jereme Scott Cantrell, her son and daughter in-law Jason and Michelle Burrell, grandchildren Issac Burrell, Brandon Harness, America and Ty Thomas, sisters and...
Josephine "Jo" Cox Gunter
Jul 30, 2020
Josephine "Jo" Cox Gunter, age 84, of Cornelia, Georgia went home to be with The Lord on Thursday, July 30, 2020. Mrs. Gunter was born on February 12, 1936 to the late John and Bessie Mae Cox. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Judge Jack Norman Gunter; sisters, Frances Price, Mary Clark,...
Richard David Jones
Jul 30, 2020
Richard David Jones, age 73 of Clarkesville, Georgia passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2020. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, North Chapel, at 245 Central Avenue, Demorest, Georgia 30535. Telephone: 706-778-1700.
Judith Griggs Slade
Jul 29, 2020
Judith Griggs Slade, age 83, of Jacksonville, Florida passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2020. Graveside Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, August 13, 2020 at the Level Grove Cemetery in Cornelia, Georgia. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, South Chapel at 1370 Industrial Boulevard, Baldwin, Georgia 30511. Telephone: 706-778-7123.
Kham Phasavang
Jul 25, 2020
Kham Phasavang, age 59, of Cornelia, Georgia passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2020. Mr. Phasavang was born on October 10, 1960 in Laos to the late Phakong and Khong Phasavang. Mr. Phasavang was employed with Scovil Manufacturing for 36 years. Survivors include his loving wife of over 36 years, Kelly Soumaly Phasavang, of Cornelia; children, Jerry Andrew Phasavang, of...
James Corie Loudermilk
Jul 21, 2020
James Corie Loudermilk, age 30, of Mt. Airy, Georgia went home to be with his Heavenly Father on Tuesday, July 21, 2020. Mr. Loudermilk was born on September 3, 1989 in Hall County, Georgia to Randall and Michelle Hunter Loudermilk, of Mt. Airy; He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Louise Hunter; and his paternal grandfather, James Loudermilk....
Zona Gail Hennigh
Jul 21, 2020
Zona Gail Hennigh, age 95, of Cleveland, Georgia was welcomed home on Tuesday, July 21, 2020. Mrs. Hennigh was born on August 31, 1924 in Booker, Texas to the late Russell and Effie Barney Cummings. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lowell W. Hennigh; brothers, Albert Cummings, Russell Cummings, and sister, Delores Brewester....
James "Ed" Truesdale
Jul 21, 2020
James "Ed" Truesdale, age 82, of Alto, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2020 following a brief illness. Mr. Truesdale was born on November 25, 1937 in North Carolina. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Allie May Truesdale; and sister, Essie May Hughes. Mr. Truesdale was retired from the Dade County School System with over...
Max J. Stiarwalt
Jul 17, 2020
Max J. Stiarwalt, age 59, of Alto, Georgia went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 17, 2020. Mr. Stiarwalt was born in Fontainebleau, France, on July 22, 1960, to the late Robert Stiarwalt and Madeleine Stiarwalt. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Barney Smith. Mr. Stiarwalt was a retired supervisor with...
Horace Chuang
Jul 16, 2020
Horace Chuang, age 86, of Demorest, Georgia, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 16, 2020. Mr. Chuang was of the Baptist faith. He was a retired math professor with the Albany State University. He is survived locally by his niece and her husband, Mei and John Hendrix, Demorest, Georgia and their son and wife, Joshua and Sukanya...
Jim White
Jul 16, 2020
Jim White, age 75, of Clarkesville, Georgia passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2020. Mr. White was born on September 10, 1944 in Moline, Illinois to the late Lowell and Ruth White. As a kid he joined the Air Force and served his county honorably in Vietnam. He was a life long Pilot with America West Airlines, and a Corporate...
Sheila Fay Wilber
Jul 16, 2020
Sheila Fay Wilber, age 61, of Baldwin, Georgia passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, July 16, 2020 after a six-month battle with lung cancer. She will be greatly missed for her kindness, love, and devotion to others. Sheila was born on May 03, 1959 in Buford, GA to the late Ann Harrell and Hulon Johnson. In addition to her...
Giselle Morales
Jul 14, 2020
Giselle Morales, age 69, of Batesville, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2020. Memorial Services will be held at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, North Chapel at 245 Central Avenue, Demorest, Georgia 30535. Telephone: 706-778-1700.
Ruth Mcallister
Jul 13, 2020
Graveside Services will be held for Ruth McAllister, 81, of Demorest, at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday July 15, 2020 at Yonah Memorial Gardens in Demorest. Dr. Brian James officiated. Mrs. McAllister passed away at her home on Monday, July 13, 2020, following a courageous one-year battle with leukemia. She fought a valiant fight with the love and support of so many....
James P. Stanley
Jul 12, 2020
James P. Stanley, age 70, of Alto, Georgia was reunited with his family on Sunday, July 12, 2020. Mr. Stanley was born January 23, 1950 in Habersham County, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his father, Willie Stanley; mother, Lorena Davidson Alexander; son, Ron Dillon; and mother of his daughter, Jamey, Billie Ann Cape. James loved to work with...
Kathleen Whitmire
Jul 9, 2020
Kathleen Whitmire, age 90, of Mount Airy, Georgia passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2020. Mrs. Whitmire was born on April 24, 1930 in Fulton County, Georgia to the late Melvin and Mamie Mullinax Cochran. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Whitmire; sister. Lorene Hudgens; and brother, Earl Cochran. Mrs. Whitmire was...
