Local Obituaries
Dianne Colston Shaw
Feb 2, 2025
Dianne Lee Colston Shaw, affectionately known as, “Dicey Mae”, age 59 of Cornelia, Georgia went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 02, 2025.
Born in Gainesville, Georgia on July 26, 1965, she was a daughter of the late Weldon Earnest “Doc” & Betty Autry Colston. Dianne graduated from Habersham Central High School, Class of 1983 and received her...
Frank Charles "Frankie" Ulrich
Jan 31, 2025
Frank Charles “Frankie” Ulrich, age 43, of Toccoa, passed away on January 31, 2025. Born on January 6, 1982, in Johnson City, New York, he was the son of the late Frank L Ulrich and Janette Kay Burger Ulrich. Frankie was a 10-year US Army Veteran who valued honor and integrity, and was always close to his brothers in arms....
John Hugh Stamey
Jan 31, 2025
John Hugh Stamey, age 84, of Clarkesville, passed away on Friday, January 31, 2025. Born on February 15, 1940, in the Batesville Community, he was a son of the late David Edgar Stamey and Rosalie Parker Stamey. John was a 1957 graduate of North Habersham High School, who went on to retire from Habersham County Road Department as Road Superintendent....
Pamela Reid Pearson
Jan 30, 2025
Pamela Reid Pearson, age 57, of Gillsville, gained her wings and went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 30, 2025. Born on June 6, 1967, in Atlanta, she was a daughter of William “Bill” C. Reid and the late Diana Gray Reid. Pamela attended Duluth High School where she loved being a cheerleader. Pam won governors honor...
Ophelia "Pete" Ivester Spivey
Jan 28, 2025
Ophelia “Pete” Ivester Spivey, age 83, of Cornelia, passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. Born on August 10, 1941, in Habersham County, she was a daughter of the late Julian Eugene Ivester and Beulah Shirley Ivester. Pete was a graduate of Tallulah Falls High School and retired from Georgia Mountain Community Services. She was a devoted wife, loving mother,...
Joyce Ann Galloway Turpin
Jan 23, 2025
Joyce Ann Galloway Turpin, age 59, of Lula, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025. Born on December 8, 1965, in Commerce, she was a daughter of the late William A. Galloway and Mary Ann Carlan Galloway. Mrs. Turpin worked for Northridge Health and Rehab and was of the Baptist faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...
Joshua Quinton Hicks
Jan 22, 2025
Joshua Quinton Hicks, age 47, of Mount Airy, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. Born on April 1, 1977, in Monroe, Georgia, he was a son of the late Fredrick Arlander Hicks, Sr. and Frances Dianne Brown Hicks. Joshua was the owner and operator of Josh’s Landscape and Painting. He loved his family, and in his spare time, enjoyed...
Carolyn Jean Richard
Jan 22, 2025
Carolyn Jean Richard, age 84, of Martin, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. Born on June 30, 1940, in Demorest, she was a daughter of the late Bascom Bowden and Lucy Hunnicutt Bowden. Carolyn was retired from Buck Creek Mill and, in her spare time, enjoyed racing, fishing, reading, and lifetime movies. She especially loved her family. Carolyn was...
Richard Michael Hughes
Jan 22, 2025
Richard Michael Hughes, age 67, of Cornelia, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. Born on October 23, 1957, in Norfolk, Virginia, he was a son of the late Robert Reginald Hughes and Elizabeth Jane Watkins Hughes. Richard was retired from ARI Automotive in Cleveland. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing, building model cars, working on old cars, and...
Infant John Nathaniel Loudermilk "Nate"
Jan 21, 2025
John Nathaniel Loudermilk, "Nate", precious son of Mark and Rachel Loudermilk and beloved brother of Raelyn Loudermilk, was born into the arms of our Lord on January 22, 2025 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center Habersham. Although he never spent any time with us on earth, he was very loved and touched many lives. He was an answered prayer, a blessing...
Sherman E. Smith
Jan 21, 2025
Sherman E. Smith, age 86, of Carnesville, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. Born on May 10, 1938, in Banks County, he was a son of the late Rupert Smith and Eudie Cash Smith. Sherman was a life-long resident of Banks County. He was a U.S. Army veteran, who went on to retire from Solmax, and was a member...
Amanda Joan Dickens Parks
Jan 19, 2025
Amanda Joan Dickens Parks, age 66, of Clarkesville, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025. Born on January 29, 1958, in Atlanta, she was a daughter of the late Garland Dickens and Joellen Gravitt Dickens. Amanda worked as a waitress for Sonny’s BBQ and enjoyed playing the piano. She was of the Baptist faith. In addition to her parents, she...
James Braxton Purdy
Jan 18, 2025
James Braxton Purdy, age 79 of Alto, Georgia went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 18, 2025. A lifelong native of Alto, Georgia, he was born on April 26, 1945, a son of the late Willie Braxton “Brac” & Monteen Roberts Purdy. James was a graduate of South Habersham High School, Class of 1963. He was currently...
James Brian Walker
Jan 16, 2025
James Brian Walker, age 52, of Demorest, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2025. Born on September 16, 1972, in Demorest, he was a son of Edith Fitzgerald Walker of Alto and the late Tom James Walker. Brian was a 1991 graduate of Habersham Central High School. He was a skilled carpenter, heavy machine operator, and commercial truck driver. He...
Betty Jean Schaefer
Jan 15, 2025
Betty Jean Schaefer, age 94, a beloved member of our community, passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. Born on December 21, 1930, in Hartshorne, Oklahoma, she was a daughter of the late John Buffo and Amy Dupire Buffo. Betty’s life was filled with joy, love, and commitment to her husband of almost 75 years....
Tina Ramey
Jan 14, 2025
Tina Renee Ramey, age 63, of Cornelia, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. Born on January 24, 1961, in Atlanta, she was a daughter of the late Herbert Blankenship and Laverne Wilbanks Blankenship. Tina retired as a waitress with Stew-N-Que restaurant, where she served customers for many years. In her spare time, she enjoyed...
Christopher Curtis Wolf
Jan 14, 2025
Christopher Curtis Wolf, age 64, of Cornelia, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. Born on January 14, 1960, in Texas, he was a son of the late George Charles Wolf and Barbara Geist Wolf. Christopher worked for Walmart and was of the Catholic faith. Survivors include his former wife, Melissa Wolf; daughter, Autumn Wolf; sons, Jordan Wolf, David Wolf,...
Lynn Vandergriff Lawrence
Jan 10, 2025
Lynn Vandergriff Lawrence, age 75, of Alto, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025. Born on January 11, 1950, in Clarkesville, she was a daughter of the late John William Vandergriff and Marion Marie Jordan Vandergriff. Lynn was a homemaker, who enjoyed flower gardening, cleaning house, and spending her time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Lynn...
John Charles "J.C." Hix
Jan 10, 2025
John Charles, “J.C.” Hix, age 81, of Alto, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025. Born on January 24, 1943, in Lula, he was a son of the late Tom Hix & Clara Loggins Hix. J.C. retired from Mt. Vernon Mills with 36 ½ years of service. At other times, he could be found gardening, skeet shooting, tending to his...
Katura "Tura" Evelyn Fritz
Jan 8, 2025
Katura “Tura” Evelyn Fritz, age 61, of Cornelia, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, surrounded by her daughters. Born on January 26, 1963, in Duluth, she was a daughter of the late William Charles Angel and Reba Lucina Glass Angel. Tura was employed with MTI Whirlpools for a number of years and was of...
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