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Recent Obituaries in Demorest and Baldwin, Georgia
Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the Demorest and Baldwin, Georgia area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.
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Stacy Marks Black
Apr 6, 2020
Stacy Marks Black, age 55, of Demorest, Georgia went home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 6, 2020 following a motorcycle accident. Mr. Black was born on September 18, 1964 in Gastonia, North Carolina. He was preceded in death by his step-mother, Elaine Worthy Black, brothers, Kenneth Todd Black and Marty Ray Black. Mr. Black was a member...
Jean Kepshire
Apr 6, 2020
Jean Barclay Fleming Kepshire, age 98, of Gainesville, Georgia formerly of Sautee, Georgia passed away on Monday, April 6, 2020. Mrs. Kepshire was born August 10, 1921 in Ipswich, Queensland, Australia to the late Andrew and Helen Vogler Fleming. In addition her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 58 years, Bernard Kepshire, Sr.; and brother,...
Theresa Gayle "Ya-Ya" Lovell
Apr 4, 2020
Theresa Gayle "Ya-Ya" Lovell, age 54, of Cleveland, Georgia formerly of Habersham County, Georgia went to her heavenly home on Saturday, April 4, 2020. Ms. Lovell was born March 21, 1966 in Habersham County, Georgia to Johnny and Martha Long Lovell. She was preceded in death by her brother, Kevin "Bubba" Booth; grandmothers, Mary Lovell, Inez Long; and aunt, Mary...
Donna Allison Lindsay
Mar 31, 2020
Donna Allison Lindsay, age 71, of Mount Airy, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2020. Mrs. Lindsay was born on March 4, 1949 to the late Griff and Mary Sue Allison. in addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her infant daughter, Angelia; brothers, Clyde Allison and Sammie Allison. Mrs. Lindsay was a member of the...
Thomas J. Blair
Mar 30, 2020
Thomas J. Blair, age 99, of Spring Hill, Tennessee, formerly of Mt. Airy, Georgia, went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 30, 2020. A Private Family Graveside Service will be held at Hazel Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, North Chapel, 245 Central Avenue, Demorest, Georgia 30535. Telephone: 706-778-1700.
Catherine Brown Collins
Mar 26, 2020
Catherine Brown Collins, age 88, of Alto, Georgia went to her Heavenly Home on Thursday, March 26, 2020. Mrs. Collins was born on October 10, 1931 in Toccoa, Georgia to the late Henry Johnson Brown and Vinnie Cleo Dean Brown. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 65 years, Robert Douglas Collins;...
Emmett D.K. Stephenson
Mar 18, 2020
Emmett D. K. Stephenson, age 76, of Alto, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2020. Mr. Stephenson was born on December 13, 1943 in Wahiawa, Hawaii to the late David Baggs and Lucy Kelii Stephenson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Virgil Lee Morris Stephenson. Mr. Stephenson was a...
Vonda "Gina" Lagina Stewart Winkles
Mar 13, 2020
Mrs. Vonda Lagina Stewart Winkles “Gina” passed away surrounded by family on March 13th, 2020 in Texas. Gina is survived by; her husband Jeffery Alan Winkles, and two beautiful daughters, Amber Lynn Winkles and Ansley Caitlin Winkles Archer, her mother Vonda Westgate, her brother Jeffrey Stewart, and sister Lanie Stewart. She is preceded in death by her brother Mike Stewart....
Barbara Ann Short Howard
Mar 12, 2020
UPDATED: The family has made the decision to postpone services for Ms. Howard at the time. Memorial Services will be announced when they are made available. Barbara Ann Short Howard, age 83, of Homer, Georgia passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2020 at her home. Barbara was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on March 24, 1936 to the late Buford and...
Joe Jackson Chitwood
Mar 11, 2020
Joe Jackson Chitwood, age 81, of Lula, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2020. Mr. Chitwood was born on June 12, 1938 in Habersham County, Georgia to the late Elijah and Ella Jane Scroggs Chitwood. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wives, Betty Jean Meeks Chitwood; Christine Norton Chitwood; daughter, Judy Wade; brothers,...
Franklin "Randolph" Duncan
Mar 11, 2020
On Wednesday March 11, 2020, Franklin ‘Randolph’ Duncan of Cornelia went on to his heavenly home. At eighty four years, he has found much needed peace and rest. Randolph followed the path home to our heavenly father already traveled by his parents Frank and Maye Duncan and siblings AC Duncan, Maurice Duncan, Ellen Dias and his uncle Wallace Duncan. Among...
Kham Siharathkenekham
Mar 9, 2020
Kham Siharathkenekham, age 86, of Alto, Georgia passed away on Monday, March 9, 2020. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, March 14, 2020 at the Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel. The family will receive friends from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Friday, March 13, 2020 at the funeral home. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Whitfield Funeral...
William "Bill" Nc Armour
Mar 7, 2020
William "Bill" NC Armour, age 86, of Gainesville, Georgia went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 7, 2020. Mr. Armour was born on December 1, 1933 in Lula, Georgia to the late Jiles and Bonnie Brown Armour. He worked for Hall County Schools in the Maintanice Department for over 40 years. Mr. Armour attended the New Haven...
James Arnold
Mar 3, 2020
James Arnold “Jim” Law, age 77, Demorest, Georgia, went to his Heavenly home on Tuesday, March 3, 2020. He was a loving husband, father, Pawpaw Jim, and friend to all. He loved Alabama football and fishing. He was a member of Bethesda Fellowship in Cornelia, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sibert Lionel and Agnes Law; his...
Avery Murray
Mar 2, 2020
Avery Murray, Jr., age 74, of Baldwin, Georgia went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 2, 2020. Mr. Murray was born on November 10, 1945 in Banks County, Georgia to the late Avery Murray, Sr. and Mamiejo Knight Murray. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Susie Ann Murray; son,...
Joan Hopper Burch
Mar 2, 2020
Joan Hopper Burch, age 65, of Clarkesville, Georgia went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 2, 2020 following a courageous battle with breast cancer. Ms. Burch was born on December 27, 1954 in Brantley County, Georgia to the late Paul and Juanita Sowers Hopper. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother,...
Charles Clark Ryals
Feb 28, 2020
Charles Clark Ryals, age 73, of Baldwin, Georgia, went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 28, 2020. Mr. Ryals was born on August 10, 1946 in Clarkesville, Georgia to the late Charles and Merle Ryals. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant grandson. He was a retired construction worker. Mr. Ryals was...
William "Bill" O. Norris
Feb 26, 2020
William O. Norris "Bill", age 86, of Baldwin, Georgia died on Wednesday, February 26, 2020. He leaves behind his wife, Judy, of Baldwin; daughter, Shelia; two grandchildren, and one great-grandson. Services will be private at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, South Chapel, 1370 Industrial Boulevard, Baldwin, Georgia 30511.
Michael W Carroll
Feb 26, 2020
Michael W. Carroll, age 79, of Alto, Georgia went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 26, 2020. Mr. Carroll was born on January 25, 1941 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Stanley J. and Mae Lou Cox Carroll. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Bonnie McCormick. He was the last...
Lucille Wade Brown Armour
Feb 22, 2020
Lucille Wade Brown Armour, age 91, of Alto, Georgia passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2020. Mrs. Armour was born on April 26, 1928 in Habersham County, Georgia to the late Rever and Mabell Thompson Wade. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, Delmus Shockley, and Ben Brown; brothers, Eferd Wade; Loyd Wade; Buford...
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