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Donald Hugh Allen

Donald Hugh Allen

Jun 15, 2016

DONALD HUGH ALLEN, age 80, of Deland, Florida, formerly of Cornelia, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, June 15, 2016. Inurnment memorial services will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, July 8, 2016, at Georgia National Cemetery, 1080 Veterans Cemetery Road, Canton, Georgia 30114, with full military honors provided by The United States Army. Arrangements are in the care of...

Elma Jean Simpson

Elma Jean Simpson

Jun 14, 2016

Elma Jean Simpson, age 67, of Cornelia, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, June 14, 2016. Mrs. Simpson was born on February 5, 1949, in Rabun County, Georgia to the late Sam L. and Frances Irene Tyler Holden. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Carlton Holden, James Holden; sisters, Betty Sue Holden and Judy Richards. Mrs. Simpson was...

Frederick "Fred" Fonda, Jr.

Frederick "Fred" Fonda, Jr.

Jun 13, 2016

Frederick "Fred" Fonda, Jr., age 88, of Mt. Airy, Georgia, went home to be with The Lord on Monday, June 13, 2016, following a short illness. Mr. Fonda was born on November 3, 1927, in San Francisco, California, to the late Frederick Martin Fonda, Sr. and Frances Higgins Fonda. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Charlotte Fonda....

Franklin C. Thiel

Franklin C. Thiel

Jun 12, 2016

Franklin C. Thiel, age 63, of Cornelia, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, June 12, 2016. Mr. Thiel was born on June 26, 1952, in Owosso, Michigan, to the late Louie August and Frances Thompson Thiel. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Robert Thiel. Mr. Thiel was a United States Marine Corps Veteran having served as Military Police....

Lee Baird Jackson

Lee Baird Jackson

Jun 11, 2016

Lee Baird Jackson, age 92, formerly of Cornelia, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, June 11, 2016. Mrs. Jackson was born on December 31, 1923 in Jackson County, Georgia. She was a member of Millege Avenue Baptist Church. Mrs. Jackson was a homemaker and owner and operator of Lee Bee Ceramics. She was preceded in death by her parents, Luther Coy...

David Anthony Shackelford

David Anthony Shackelford

Jun 10, 2016

DAVID ANTHONY SHACKELFORD, age 56, of Cornelia, Georgia, passed away on Friday, June 10, 2016 following a sudden illness. Memorial Services are scheduled for 6:30 p.m., Sunday, June 12th at The Lord's Vineyard Community Church. All family and friends should meet at the church by 6:15 p.m. Arrangements are in care of Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel, Demorest, Georgia. 706-778-1700...

Earl Ivester

Earl Ivester

Jun 10, 2016

Earl Ivester, age 71, Cornelia, Georgia, went to be with The Lord on Friday, June 10, 2016 following an extended illness. Mr. Ivester was born on October 6, 1944, in Habersham County, Georgia to the late Claude Lee and Elsie Lee Ivester. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Arbie Ivester. Mr. Ivester was of the Baptist faith....

Elsie Mae Andrews

Elsie Mae Andrews

Jun 7, 2016

Elsie Mae Wilbanks Andrews, age 96, of Baldwin, Georgia, went to be with The Lord on Tuesday, June 7, 2016. Mrs. Andrews was born on February 3, 1920, to the late Gill and Samantha Payne Wilbanks. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Carmon Andrews, five brothers, and five sisters. Mrs. Andrews retired from Carwood Manufacturing with 20...

Elaine G. Wall

Elaine G. Wall

Jun 5, 2016

Elaine G. Wall, age 76, of Mt. Airy, Georgia, went home to be with The Lord and her husband, Frank, on Sunday, June 5, 2016. Come go with us, the best is yet to be. Mrs. Wall was born on June 21, 1939, in Sylacauga, Alabama, to the late William J. and Yvonne M. Trigg Garris. She was also preceded...

Ruth Wilson Oliver Smith

Ruth Wilson Oliver Smith

Jun 3, 2016

RUTH WILSON OLIVER SMITH, age 87, Alto, Georgia, went to be with The Lord on Friday, June 3, 2016 following an extended illness. Mrs. Smith was born on March 26, 1929 in Lula, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harvey Roscoe, Sr. and Mary Lou Smith Wilson; first husband, Odis Oliver; son, Dorsey Oliver; brothers James Wilson,...

Louise Gerrin Acrey

Louise Gerrin Acrey

Jun 2, 2016

Louise Gerrin Acrey, age 86, of Cornelia, Georgia, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 2, 2016 following an extended illness. Mrs. Acrey was born on May 31, 1930, in Habersham County, Georgia, to the late Albert and Altia Payne Gerrin. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James Robert Acrey and sister, Evelyn Bellamy. Mrs....

C. L. "Clarence Landers" Pritchett

C. L. "Clarence Landers" Pritchett

Jun 2, 2016

C.L. Pritchett ("Clarence Landers") died peacefully in his home on June 2nd after a period of declining health resulting from Primary Progressive Aphasia (a form of dementia) C.L. was a graduate of South Habersham High School class of 1960. Between 1967 - 1990 C.L. was an accomplished race car driver winning multiple track championships and major victories on touring circuits...

Mary Euna Lou Wiley Wade

Mary Euna Lou Wiley Wade

Jun 2, 2016

MARY EUNA LOU "CISSIE" WILEY WADE, age 87, of Alto, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2016. Mrs. Wade was born on August 5, 1928 in Alto, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her parents, Albern and Maebelle Woodall Wiley; husband, Eferd P. Wade; granddaughter, Shelia Gragg; brothers, Sharper Wiley, Eugene Wiley, and Dayton Wiley. She was a...

Ovelean Ayers Moody

Ovelean Ayers Moody

May 31, 2016

Ovelean Ayers Moody, age 69, of Cornelia, Georgia, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 31, 2016 following an extended illness. Mrs. Moody was born on July 1, 1946, in Stephens County, Georgia, to the late Authur and Madeline Elrod Ivester. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Alvin Ayers and sisters, Arva Jean Clark,...

Mary Dodd Hopkins

Mary Dodd Hopkins

May 30, 2016

Mary Dodd Hopkins, age 86, of Alto, Georgia, passed away on Monday, May 30, 2016. Mrs. Hopkins was born on June 28, 1929, in Banks County, Georgia, to the late Travis and Ester Coley Dodd. She was preceded in death by her first husband, James Lee McClellan, Sr. and a widow of Ernest Hopkins. She was also preceded in death...

Chanh Tenakoun

Chanh Tenakoun

May 29, 2016

Chanh Tenakoun, age 85, of Cornelia, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2016. Mr. Tenakoun was born on February 1, 1931, in Vientiane, Laos, to the late Bou and Onta Tenakoun. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Vanhthong Tenakoun. Mr. Tenakoun was a retired electrician and a member of the Budhha Sattha...

Pamela V Walters

Pamela V Walters

May 26, 2016

Pamela V. Walters, age 74, of Clarkesville, Georgia, and formerly of Snellville, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2016. Mrs. Walters was born in St. Paul, Minnesota on March 9, 1942 to the late George A. and Estelle Brasted Vollhaber. She was a member of Nacoochee Presbyterian Church. In addition to being a full time homemaker, Mrs. Walters was...

Mama Jean Hulsey

Mama Jean Hulsey

May 25, 2016

Mama Jean Hulsey, age 80, of Mt. Airy, Georgia, went to be with The Lord on Wednesday, May 25, 2016, following a sudden illness. Mama Jean was born on July 10, 1935, in Clay County, North Carolina, to the late Grady and Carmen Ledford Dayton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Wesley Dayton....

Bernard W. Fletcher, Jr.

Bernard W. Fletcher, Jr.

May 21, 2016

Bernard "Bernie" William Fletcher Jr of St Augustine FL passed away at The Oaks Scenic View Nursing Facility in Baldwin Ga on May 21, 2016 at the age of 87. Bernie was born in Clarion PA and resided in DuBois PA in his early years. Bernie was a 1947 graduate from St Catherine's Catholic High School in DuBois. Bernie was...

Pamela Gail Gunter Hahn

Pamela Gail Gunter Hahn

May 18, 2016

Pamela Gail Gunter Hahn, age 58, of Maysville, Georgia, passed away on, Wednesday, May 18, 2016. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are in care of Whitfield Funeral Home & Crematory, South Chapel, 1370 Industrial Blvd. Baldwin, Georgia 706-778-7123 Those wishing to express online condolences to the family may do so by visiting our website...

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