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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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Mardy Crumley

Mardy Crumley

Oct 17, 2019

General Mardy Crumley, age 88, of Demorest, Georgia passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2019. Mr. Crumley was born on February 17, 1931 in Habersham County, Georgia to the late Roy and Orlie Wells Crumley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 65 years, Betty Holcombe Crumley. Mr. Crumley retired from the...

Michael Lonnie Burns

Michael Lonnie Burns

Oct 14, 2019

Michael Lonnie Burns, 40, was born July 22, 1979. He was a native of Cornelia, GA, in which he spent more than thirty years of his life. He later moved to Gainesville, GA, became a business owner and opened an Anytime, Fitness Gym in Gainesville, GA, where he spent the remainder of his years. He grew up in a close-knit...

Phillip Lee Church

Phillip Lee Church

Oct 12, 2019

Phillip Lee Church, age 73, of Clarkesville, GA, passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2019, at his residence. Mr. Church was born in Demorest, GA on May 7, 1946, to the late Aubrey and Sallie Lou Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Herbert Church and a brother-in-law, Morris Williams. Mr. Church was...

John A Lewallen

John A Lewallen

Oct 10, 2019

John A Lewallen, age 94, of the Hollingsworth community in Baldwin, Georgia, passed away on October 10, 2019. Mr. Lewallen was born March 18, 1925 to the late Claude and Bertie Lewallen of Baldwin, Georgia. He loved to farm, fish, and restore old 8N Ford Tractors. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of...

Mae King Savage

Mae King Savage

Oct 9, 2019

Mae King Savage, age 80, of Demorest, GA, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 9, 2019, at local area hospital following an extended illness. Mrs. Savage was born born on May 19, 1939, to the late Gus and Lillie King, in Haddock, Ga. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph...

Joann Elaine Gummerus

Joann Elaine Gummerus

Oct 8, 2019

Joann Elaine Gummerus, age 87 of Hartwell, GA passed away Tuesday October 8, 2019. Mrs. Gummerus wishes were to be cremated and no formal services are planned at this time. Whitfield Funeral Home South Chapel 1370 Industrial Blvd Baldwin, GA in charge of arrangements.

Louise Harris

Louise Harris

Oct 6, 2019

Louise Hudson Harris, age 92, of Alto, Ga, passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2019, following an extended illness, at a local private care facility. Mrs. Harris was born in Dekalb County on April 19, 1927, to the late William Guy and Mary Haralson Hudson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Linda Lee...

Mardelle Mcgahee

Mardelle Mcgahee

Oct 5, 2019

RHODA "MARDELLE" SHIRLEY MCGAHEE, age 97, Cornelia, Georgia passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2019. Born in Franklin County, Georgia on November 20, 1921, she was a daughter of the late Dewey L. and Tinnie Andrews Shirley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph G. McGahee, Sr. and sister, Marlene Shirley Dixon. Mrs....

Mary "Frances" Roberts

Mary "Frances" Roberts

Oct 3, 2019

The gracious calling from the Lord for Mary “Frances” WILLIAMS Roberts to be with God, creator of heaven and earth on this 3rd day of October, the year of our Lord, 2019. Born March 26th, 1935 at home off Old Cleveland Highway in Clermont, Hall County, Georgia to Dr. George WILLIAMS, and Fannie JACKSON Williams. Preceeded in death by her...

Betty Louise

Betty Louise

Oct 3, 2019

Betty Chambers Nix, age 89, of Cornelia, Georgia passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2019 at her residence. Mrs. Nix was born on December 29, 1929 in Hall County, Georgia to the late Owen and Thelma Glover Chambers. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 52 years, Randall Ray Nix; brother, Thomas...

Carlotta Davis

Carlotta Davis

Oct 2, 2019

Gena Davis, age 80, of Cornelia, GA passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019. Memorial Services will be held at a later date. Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel, Demorest, GA is in charge of arrangements.

Olen Jack King

Olen Jack King

Oct 2, 2019

Olen Jack King, age 88, of Alto, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2019. Mr. King's wishes were to be cremated and no formal services are planned at this time. Arrangements are in care of Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, South Chapel, 1370 Industrial Boulevard, Baldwin, Georgia 30511.

Winnie Hester Dill

Winnie Hester Dill

Sep 29, 2019

Winnie Hester Dill, age 71, of Toccoa, Ga., passed away on September 29, 2019, following an extended illness. Mrs. Dill was born June 5,1948, in Habersham County, GA, to the late Oscar and Hester York Burton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George Omer Dill; daughter, Dawn Michelle Dill; granddaughter, Delona Nelms; 1...

Christopher Shawn Eldreth

Christopher Shawn Eldreth

Sep 29, 2019

Christopher "Chris" Shawn Eldreth, age 36, of Cornelia, Georgia passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2019. Mr. Eldreth was born on October 13, 1982 in Lenoir, North Carolina to Brenda Eldreth. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his sisters, Jessica Rodriguez, of Cobb County; Victoria Eldreth, of Habersham County; Chasity Eldreth, of New York; brother, Brandon Eldreth,...

Zelda Morgan Waller

Zelda Morgan Waller

Sep 20, 2019

Zelda Morgan Waller, age 87, of Clarkesville, Georgia passed away on Friday, September 20, 2019. Mrs. Waller born in Birmingham Alabama on August 27, 1932. She was preceded in death by her husband Jim Waller, her parents; John and Evelyn Tucker Morgan. and brother Jimmy. Zelda was devoted to her family, friends and church. She always had a smile for...

Katherine Anderson

Katherine Anderson

Sep 13, 2019

Katherine Anderson, age 89, of Clarkesville, GA, passed away on Friday, September 13, 2019. Mrs. Anderson was born on March 26, 1930 in Clarkesville, GA to the late Charlie and Sylvia Wilson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Homer Anderson; 3 sons: Charles Anderson, David Anderson, and Earl Anderson; several siblings also preceeded...

William "Bill" J Kabboord

William "Bill" J Kabboord

Sep 13, 2019

William (Bill) J. Kabboord passed away on September 13, 2019, at the age of 70, in Cocoa Beach, after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease. He was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan to John & Irene Kabboord. He was the oldest of four brothers, John J. Kabboord, Jr. (Nora Kabboord), David W. Kabboord (Ali Kabboord), and Mark D. Kabboord....

Robert Hargrove Cook

Robert Hargrove Cook

Sep 8, 2019

Robert Hargrove Cook, age 88, of Alto, Georgia went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 8, 2019. Mr. Cook was born on November 25, 1930 in Habersham County, Georgia to the late Sparta and Elma Lee Cook. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his three brothers, and two sisters. Hargrove was the...

Michael "Mike" P. Davis

Michael "Mike" P. Davis

Sep 6, 2019

Michael "Mike" P. Davis, age 61, of Demorest, Georgia passed away on Friday, September 6, 2019 unexpectedly. Mr. Davis was born on May 8, 1958 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to the Jack and Margaret Davis. He was preceded in death by his father, sisters, Theresa and Jeanne and his grandparents. While living in Minnesota, he was known for his expertice in...

Henrietta Herrin

Henrietta Herrin

Sep 1, 2019

Henrietta Ledford HerrinCofouder of Midway Electric Mrs. Henrietta Ledford Herrin, of Cornelia, Georgia passed away Sunday, September 1, 2019, at her residence following an extended illness. She was 83. Mrs. Herrin, also known as “Nanny or Nana”, was born in Cleveland on August 13, 1936 to the late Henry H. Ledford and Julia Allison Ledford. She was a wife, a...

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