Julia Francis Downs
Mar 21, 2019
In Memory Julia Frances Collins Downs September 14, 1929 – March 21, 2019Julia Frances Collins Downs, 89, was born in Waycross Georgia, September 14, 1929. She is the daughter of Thomas Jefferson Collins and Zettie Wainright Collins. Julia died peacefully in her sleep at 9:30 PM March 21, 2019 in Orem, Utah after a battle with Dementia and Alzheimer’s. Julia...
Bynum Perkins
Mar 18, 2019
Bynum Perkins, 91, long-time Atlanta pharmacist, passed away on March 18, 2019 at home in Dunwoody. Bynum, known to his customers as “Doc” or “Doctor Perkins”, was born in Banks County, Georgia on October 25, 1927, the twelfth of thirteen children. He grew up in Cornelia, Georgia. After graduating from high school in Cornelia, he served in the United States...
Fannie Mae Mote Pruitt
Mar 16, 2019
Fannie Mae Mote Pruitt, age 90, of Clarkesville, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2019 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center. Ms. Pruitt was born on April 26, 1928 in Habersham County, Georgia to the late Wofford T. and Ora Harris Mote. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Louise Ferguson, Lillie Ruth McCoy,...
M. "Bobbie" King
Mar 12, 2019
M. "Bobbie" King, age 85, of Alto, GA, passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2019, following an extended illness. Mrs. King's wishes were that no formal services be held. The family request that in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to an animal shelter of one's choice. Those wishing to extend on line condolences may do so by visiting...
Jimmy Junior Rogers
Mar 12, 2019
Jimmy Junior Rogers, age 60 of Lula, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, March 12th, 2019. Mr. Rogers was born on Saturday, October 18th, 1958 in Commerce, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Wiley and Dora Rogers; sister, Jacquline Sims Dockins; brother, Preston Sims. Mr. Rogers was retired from the City of Gainesville with 20 years of service....
Dorothy "Dot" Skelton Edwards
Mar 8, 2019
Dorothy “Dot” Skelton Edwards, age 94, of Demorest, Georgia passed away on March 8, 2019 at her residence after a brief illness. Mrs. Edwards was born on May 10, 1924 in Habersham County, Georgia to the late Alvin and Maude Skelton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Edwards; daughter, Karol Lynn Flanders;...
John Michael Mclendon
Mar 3, 2019
John Michael McLendon, age 55, of Homer, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2019. Mr. McLendon was born on January 15, 1964, in Jesup, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. John S. Wootten and paternal grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. John Sanderlin. Michael was a member of Homer United Methodist Church where he...
Willoree Chapman
Mar 2, 2019
Willoree Chapman Nix, age 81, of Mt. Airy, Georgia passed away to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 2, 2019. Mrs. Nix was born on January 1, 1938 to the late Arthur Joseph and Ethel Parson Chapman, of Lula; In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Hiram "Rozzie" Chapman; sisters, Frances Reid; Mary...
Tom Canup
Mar 2, 2019
Tom B. Canup, age 88, of Mt. Airy, Georgia passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2019. Mr. Canup was born on January 7, 1931 in Mt. Airy, Georgia to the late Ed and Samantha Worley Canup. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Annette Williams Canup; sons, Danny Thomas Canup, William Canup; brothers,...
John D. Hulsey
Mar 1, 2019
John D. Hulsey, age 73, of Alto, Georgia passed away on Friday, March 1, 2019. Mr. Hulsey was born on Saturday, October 13, 1945 in Gainesville, Georgia to the late John Edward Hulsey and Julie Ann Virginia Masters Hulsey. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, James Ernest and Nellie Mae Masters. Mr. Hulsey...
Vishnu M. Patel
Feb 28, 2019
Vishnu M. Patel, age 60, of Clarkesville, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, February 28, 2019 at his residence. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 2, 2019 at Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel in Baldwin, Georgia. Arrangements are in care of Whitfield Funeral Home & Crematory, South Chapel, 1370 Industrial Blvd., Baldwin, Georgia 30511.
Henry "Hank" Edward Ivester
Feb 27, 2019
Henry “Hank” Edward Ivester, age 86, of Cornelia, Georgia, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 27, 2019. Mr. Ivester was born on June 6, 1932, in Turnerville, Georgia, to the late Eugene and Beulah Ivester. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wives, Maria Ivester and Virginia Justus Ivester; infant sister; and...
Lorena Joana Manuel Diego
Feb 26, 2019
Lorena Joana Manuel Diego, age 1, of Cornelia, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, February 26, 2019. Survivors include her parents, Franco Manuel Francisco and Elvira Diego Miguel; grandfather, Victor Manuel Pascual. A Funeral Mass will be held at 12:00 p.m., Friday, March 1, 2019 at St. Mark Catholic Church with Father Jose Luis Hernandez-Ayala. Interment will follow in Yonah Memorial...
Betty Tench Robinson
Feb 23, 2019
Betty Tench Robinson, age 89, of Cornelia, Georgia passed away on Saturday, February 23, 2019. Ms. Robinson was born on Tuesday, July 2, 1929 in Cornelia, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest L. Tench, Sr. and Velma Woodall Tench; brothers, Ernest L. Tench, Jr., Lamar Tench, and J.T. Tench. Ms. Robinson was a member of Level...
J. Walter Lynch
Feb 22, 2019
J. Walter Lynch, age 88, of Athens, Georgia passed away on Friday, February 22nd, 2019 after a short illness. Mr. Lynch was born on Friday, March 28th, 1930 in Cornelia, Georgia. He was the son of the late U.S. and Ida Dell Woodall Lynch. Mr. Lynch was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Statesboro, Georgia. He graduated from...
Martha "Frances" Davis Francis
Feb 20, 2019
Martha “Frances” Davis Francis, age 83, of Lavonia, Georgia, formerly of Habersham County, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 20, 2019. Ms. Francis was born on November 6, 1935, in Lula, Georgia, to the late James and Lizzie Davis. She was a veteran of the United States Army and a retired CNA. Ms. Francis attended Victory Baptist...
Beverly Ann Castleberry Winsness
Feb 20, 2019
Beverly Ann Castleberry Winsness, age 73, of Anderson County, South Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, February 20, 2019, at Rainey Hospice House following a brave fight with pancreatic cancer. Born at Emory University Hospital, Atlanta, November 23, 1945, she was a daughter of the late Charles S. and Edna Carlise Brown Castleberry. Beverly was a graduate of Chamblee High School,...
Lucille Rose Francani
Feb 19, 2019
Lucille Rose Francani, age 74, of Clarkesville, Georgia, died peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, February 19, 2019. Mrs. Francani was born on September 22, 1944, in Cleveland, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her father, Phillip Milazzotto and her beloved husband of 49 years, Al Francani. Mrs. Francani was a member of St. Mark Catholic Church. She owned...
Chanmone "May" Phannarath
Feb 16, 2019
Chanmone “May” Phannarath, age 63, of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, passed away on Saturday, February 16, 2019. Mrs. Phannarath was born on July 1, 1955, in Savannakhet, Laos. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Chanteup and Khone Chanthraboutda. Mrs. Phannarath received her college degree in education and was a retired teacher. She enjoyed traveling, fishing, visiting beaches,...
Jayne Ann Demore
Feb 16, 2019
Jayne Ann DeMore, age 68, Baldwin, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center following an extended illness. Ms. DeMore was born on December 22, 1950 in Stephens County, Georgia to the late Bill Chastain and Annie Ruth McDuffie Nations. She was a member of Baldwin Baptist Church. Survivors include her daughter, Ginger DeMore and...
