Lois Clark Holden
Aug 21, 2017
Lois Clark Holden, age 73, of Mt. Airy, Georgia, passed away on Monday, August 21, 2017. Ms. Holden was born on November 22, 1943, in Mt. Airy, Georgia, to the late Verner and Grace Dill Clark. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Ray Clark and son-in-law, James Whitfield. Ms. Holden retired from the City of Cornelia with...
Marjorie Gabrels Jones
Aug 21, 2017
Marjorie Gabrels Jones, age 88, of the Hollywood Community passed away on Monday, August 21, 2017, at her residence. Mrs. Jones was born on November 24, 1928, in Macon County, North Carolina; a daughter of the late Gordon and Margie Winstead Gabrels. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Jones; sisters, Rosalee Crump...
John Serpa
Aug 20, 2017
John Serpa, age 59, of Alto, Georgia, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 20, 2017, following a sudden illness. Mr. Serpa was born on July 20, 1958, in Jacksonville, North Carolina; a son of the late Robert R. Serpa, Sr. and Annie L. Serpa. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Robert R. Serpa, Jr....
Raymond Bill Ransom
Aug 19, 2017
Raymond Bill Ransom, age 75, of Cornelia, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, August 19, 2017. No formal services are planned at this time. Those wishing to express online condolences to the family may do so by visiting www.whitfieldfuneralhomes.com. Arrangements are in the care of Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, South Chapel, 1370 Industrial Boulevard, Baldwin, Georgia.
Wallace L. "Wally" Armstrong
Aug 14, 2017
Wallace L. "Wally" Armstrong, age 86, of Clarkesville, Georgia, passed away on Monday, August 14, 2017. Born February 15, 1931 to the late William F. and Minnie Ginden Armstrong, Wally was born in Honolulu, Hawaii where his father was stationed in the U.S. Army. As a child, Wally experienced the bombing of Pearl Harbor which he vividly remembered. After graduating...
Gail C. Gunnels
Aug 9, 2017
Gail C. Gunnels, age 76, of Clarkesville, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, August 9, 2017. Mrs. Gunnels was born on November 10, 1940 in Demorest, Georgia to the late Ford and Grace Coker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Gunnels; sister, Sharon Stewart. Mrs. Gunnels was a member of Mount Carmel Baptist...
Hettie Lou Jones
Aug 9, 2017
Hettie L. Jones, age 86, of Cornelia, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, August 9, 2017 following an extended illness. Mrs. Jones was born on June 20, 1931 in White County, Georgia to the late Hubert William and Cora Mae Lovell Loggins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Louis Jones, Sr.; brothers, Cleburne...
Mae Carver Britton
Aug 4, 2017
Mae Carver Britton, age 71, of Alto, Georgia, passed away on Friday August 4, 2017. Mrs. Britton was born on February 5, 1946 in Sylva, North Carolina to the late Grant and Ada Deitz Carver. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles R. Britton; brother and sister-in-law, James and JoAnn Carver. She attended...
Gene Pruitt
Jul 31, 2017
Gene Pruitt, age 68, of Carlsbad, New Mexico, formerly of Habersham County, Georgia, passed away on Monday, July 31, 2017, at his home. Gene Pruitt lived most of his life in Chicago, Illinois. In the 10th grade, he began to financially help his mom with his younger siblings. He had a son, Hilliard Geno Pruitt. He moved to Carlsbad and...
Faith Denese "Aunt Sacy" Long
Jul 27, 2017
Faith Denese "Aunt Sacy" Long, age 59, of Mount Airy, Georgia, went to be with The Lord on Thursday, July 27, 2017, after a short battle with cancer. Ms. Long was born on October 5, 1957 in Gainesville, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her father, Charles Donald Long; grandparents, Sanford and Lottie Landers; and Mr. and Mrs. Newman...
Mary Frances "Francine" Bellamy Ward
Jul 26, 2017
Mary Frances "Francine" Bellamy Ward, age 88, of Cornelia, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2017. Mrs. Ward was born on May 10, 1929, in Homer, Georgia; a daughter of the late Emmitt P. and Gladys McDuffie Bellamy. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 71 years, Chandler L. Ward; brothers:...
Brenda Ayers Crocker
Jul 26, 2017
Brenda Ayers Crocker, age 68, of Homer, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2017. Mrs. Crocker was born on November 3, 1948, in Henry County, Georgia; a daughter of the late Harry and Mattie Lee Lynch Ayers. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James Crocker. Mrs. Crocker was a member of Tates Creek Baptist Church. Survivors...
James Andrew Cody
Jul 24, 2017
James Andrew Cody, age 85, of Mt. Airy, Georgia, passed away on Monday, July 24, 2017. Mr. Cody was born on November 13, 1931, in Clarkesville, Georgia, to the late John A. and Ellene Gastley Cody. He was also preceded in death by his son, James Andrew Cody, Jr. Mr. Cody retired as a supervisor from Clarkesville Mills with over...
Tommy Reems
Jul 14, 2017
Tommy Reems, age 57, of Lula, Georgia, went to be with The Lord on Friday, July 14, 2017. Mr. Reems was born on June 2, 1960 in Newnan, Georgia to the late James Thomas Reems Sr., and Peggy Nell Reed. In addition to his parents, Tommy was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ed and Cora Reed; Fred and Vera...
Anna Marie Schuster
Jul 9, 2017
Anna Marie Schuster, age 94, of Clarkesville, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, July 9, 2017. A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at the St. Mark Catholic Church. Interment will follow in Yonah Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are in care of Whitfield Funeral Home & Crematory, North Chapel, 245 Central Avenue, Demorest, Georgia. 706-778-1700 Those...
Richard C. Tucker
Jul 8, 2017
Richard C. Tucker, age 81, of Clarkesville, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, July 8, 2017.No formal services will be held. Those wishing to express online condolences to the family may do so by visiting www.whitfieldfuneralhomes.com. Arrangements are in the care of Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, North Chapel, 245 Central Avenue, Demorest, Georgia.
James Edward Staples
Jul 7, 2017
James Edward "Jim" Staples, age 86, of Cornelia, Georgia, passed away on Friday, July 7, 2017. Mr. Staples was born on March 12, 1931 in Mexico, Missouri to the late John W. And Edna Foreman Staples. In addition to his parents, Mr. Staples was preceded in death by his step-mother, Elsie A. Staples; brother, Howard Ray Staples; and sister, Eunice...
Christine "Teny" Jordan
Jul 7, 2017
Christine "Teny" Jordan, age 89, of Lula, Georgia, passed away on Friday, July 7, 2017. Ms. Jordan was born on November 18, 1927 in Banks County, Georgia to the late Dock and Rose Crocker Jordan. In addition to her parents, Ms. Jordan was preceded in death by her sisters, Ida Jordan, Lillie Watkins, and Suler Wade; brothers, Reuben Jordan, and...
Sarah Gillespie Fenner
Jul 6, 2017
Sarah Gillespie Fenner, age 93, of Demorest, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, July 6, 2017. Mrs. Fenner was born on November 15, 1923, in Helen, Georgia; a daughter of the late John Marvin and Ione White Gillespie. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Haig Fenner and brother, John Acry Gillespie. Mrs. Fenner...
James Lewis Wilson
Jul 4, 2017
James Lewis Wilson, age 96, of Alto, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, July 4, 2017.No services will be held for Mr. Wilson.Those wishing to express online condolences to the family may do so by visiting www.whitfieldfuneralhomes.com.Arrangements are in the care of Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, South Chapel, 1370 Industrial Boulevard, Baldwin, Georgia.
