Virgil Lee "Tex" Ordner
Aug 4, 2016
Virgil Lee "Tex" Ordner, age 87, of Alto, Georgia, formerly of Hapeville, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2016, following an extended illness. Mr. Ordner was born on October 12, 1928, in Temple, Texas, to the late Ben and Agnes Cecilia Looka Ordner. He was also preceded in death by his daughter-in-law, Sandra Ordner, and granddaughter, Brooks Ordner. Mr....
Susie Long Watts
Aug 3, 2016
Susie Long Watts, age 70, of Cornelia, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, August 3, 2016. Mrs. Watts was born on August 13, 1945, in Habersham County, Georgia to Irma Lou Long of Baldwin and the late William Robert "Bill" Long. She was also preceded in death by her brother, William Robert "Bobby" Long, Jr. Susie was a member of Demorest...
William Blanton Martin
Aug 2, 2016
William Blanton Martin, age 74, of Toccoa, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, August 2, 2016. Mr. Martin was born on November 15, 1941 in Banks County, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his parents, Otho H. "Bud" Martin and Ressie Ayers Martin; sister, Katherine Martin Dalton; brothers, Earl Martin; Hansel Martin; Ed Martin; and Jim Martin. Mr. Martin was...
Don Patterson
Aug 1, 2016
Don Patterson, age 84, of the Batesville Community, went home to be with The Lord on Monday, August 1, 2016, following a sudden illness. Mr. Patterson was born on October 10, 1931, in Painesville, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his mother and stepfather, Nellie and Harry Gruber. Mr. Patterson was a United States Navy Veteran having proudly served...
Laurel Cassandra Crane
Jul 30, 2016
Laurel Cassandra Crane, age 68, of Gainesville, Georgia, formerly of Cornelia, Georgia passed away Saturday, July 30, 2016 following a sudden illness. Ms. Crane was born on January 6, 1948 in Clarkesville, Georgia. She is preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Sarah Payne Anspach; brothers, Ronald Crane; Lawrence Crane; sister, Sharon Crane. Ms. Crane was a member of...
Heyward Anthony Dodd
Jul 29, 2016
Heyward Anthony Dodd, age 53, of Alto, Georgia, went to be with The Lord on Friday, July 29, 2016 having victory over his six plus years battle with Cancer by going to his heavenly home. Mr. Dodd was born on February 10, 1963 in Gainesville, Georgia to the late Chester Edwin and Margaret Davidson Dodd. He was a member of...
Jane Boss
Jul 23, 2016
JANE BOSS, age 92, of Helen, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2016 at a local private care facility following an extended illness. Mrs. Boss was born on June 9, 1924 in Cheoah, North Carolina. She is preceded in death by her parents, Worth and Molly Deaton Roberts; grandson, Corey Fred. Mrs. Boss was the last surviving member of...
Raymond E. Reyes
Jul 23, 2016
Raymond E. Reyes, age 82, of Mt. Airy, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2016. No formal services are planned. 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 Home & Crematory, South Chapel, 1370 Industrial Boulevard, Baldwin, Georgia. 706-778-7123
John Sparrow
Jul 21, 2016
John Sparrow, age 66, of 1911 Ransom Road, Unadilla, died Thursday, July 21, 2016, at his residence. Born in Vienna, he was the son of Boots Sparrow and the late J. W. Sparrow. He was a member of Smyrna Independent Methodist Church and was a mechanic. Survivors include: Son: Johnny Sparrow of Cumming Daughter: Mandy Sparrow of Blairsville Mother: Boots...
Ruth Frederick Downey
Jul 16, 2016
Ruth Frederick Downey, age75, of Cornelia, Georgia, went to be with The Lord on Saturday, July 16, 2016. 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 Home & Crematory, South Chapel, 1370 Industrial Boulevard, Baldwin, Georgia. 706-778-7123
John Riley Guice
Jul 14, 2016
John Riley Guice, age 90, of Lawrenceville, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2016. Mr. Guice was born on July 2, 1926, in Birmingham, Alabama, to the late Lloyd Percy and Elizabeth Riley Guice. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Jo Ann Fowler Guice. Mr. Guice was a United States Navy Veteran who proudly served his...
Martha Louise Mote Ferguson
Jul 9, 2016
MARTHA LOUISE MOTE FERGUSON, age 89, of Cornelia, Georgia, went to be with The Lord on Saturday, July 9, 2016. Mrs. Ferguson was born on July 22, 1926 in Demorest, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wofford and Ora Harris Mote; sisters, Lillie McCoy and Bonnie Dean. Mrs. Ferguson was a member of New Hope Baptist Church...
Henry Young Davis, Jr.
Jul 8, 2016
HENRY YOUNG DAVIS, JR., age 61, of Clarkesville, Georgia, passed away on Friday, July 8, 2016. Mr. Davis was born January 10, 1955 in Toccoa, Georgia. He was of The Church of God Faith. Mr. Davis was a Carpenter. He is preceded in death by his parents, Henry Young Davis, Sr. and Betty Lou Patterson Davis; brother, Harry Nix. Survivors...
Mattie West
Jul 7, 2016
MATTIE WEST, age 92, of Cornelia, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, July 7, 2016. Mrs. West was born on October 31, 1923 in Rogersville, Tennessee. She was of the Baptist Faith. Mrs. West was a loving and dedicated wife and homemaker. She is preceded in death by her parents and all of her siblings. Mrs. West was the last surviving...
Ernestine "Tina" Foster Harvill
Jul 7, 2016
Ernestine "Tina" Foster Harvill passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 7, 2016, after a long battle with cancer. Tina was born in Baldwin, Georgia on August 24, 1939, and was 76 years old. She was the daughter of Mary Lucille Foster (Purcell) of Cornelia, Georgia and the oldest grandchild of Gertrude and David Purcell of Demorest, Georgia. She is survived...
Michael Vernon Murray
Jul 5, 2016
Michael Vernon Murray, age 63, of Mt. Airy, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2016. Mr. Murray was born on March 18, 1953 in Habersham County, Georgia to the late Levis and Elvedia Cruz Murray. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Jeanne Burrell. Mr. Murray was a member of B. C. Grant Baptist Church. Survivors include...
Valerie G. Perdue
Jul 1, 2016
VALERIE G. PERDUE, age 91, of Magnolia Hills Assisted Living in Demorest, Georgia, passed away on Friday, July 1, 2016. Ms. Perdue was born on July 10, 1924 in Tampa, Florida to the late Victoria E. and Donald G. Davidson. She spent most of her life in Central Florida, moving to Banks County in 1986 with her late husband, William...
Cline Andrews
Jun 27, 2016
Cline Andrews, age 91, of Cornelia, Georgia, passed away on Monday, June 27, 2016. Mr. Andrews was born on June 5, 1925 in Banks County, Georgia to the late Thomas A. and Lucy Cash Andrews. He was a retired accountant with Mt. Vernon Mills with 20 years of service. Mr. Andrews enjoyed woodworking as a hobby. Survivors include his loving...
Judy Ann Armour
Jun 27, 2016
JUDY BECK ARMOUR, age 61, of Alto, Georgia, passed away on Monday, June 27, 2016. Mrs. Armour was born on December 11, 1954 in Dahlonega, Georgia to the late Gene Mincey and Willene Elliott Rider. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her loving husband of 16 years, James A. Armour, of Alto; daughter and son-in-law, Tonya and Tommy Cantrell, of...
Elese Crowe Bruno
Jun 24, 2016
Elese Crowe Bruno, age 99, of Tampa, Florida, formerly of Mt. Airy, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 24, 2016. Mrs. Bruno was born in Mt. Airy, Georgia, on May 1, 1917, to the late Robert N. and Mary Kimbrell Crowe. She was also preceded in death by her devoted husband: Dr. Anthony F. Bruno; sisters: Gertrude Holland and...
