Local Obituaries
Zemirah Delaria
Nov 3, 2017
Little Miss Zemirah Shiloh DeLaria also known as Cuddle Buddy, age 2 of Lula, passed away on Friday, November 3 2017. Born in Hall County, Georgia on August 24, 2015, she was a daughter of Matt and Rachael DeLaria of Lula. She brought joy to all those that knew her and her smile could light up the world. In addition...

Rev. Verner London
Nov 2, 2017
Rev. Verner L. London, age 89, of Cleveland, Georgia went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, November 2. He was surrounded by family and loved ones. He is survived by his beloved wife, Katherine Humphries London and four children: Ronnie London and wife Eloise, Judy London Dunagan and husband Roger, Stanley London and wife Jennifer, and Roger...
Matthew Corey "Matt" Shockley
Nov 2, 2017
Matthew Corey “Matt” Shockley, age 34 of Lula, passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2017. Born in Hall County on April 11, 1983, he was a son of Phillip and Angela Shockley of Lula. Mr. Shockley was a 2001 graduate of East Hall High School and was employed with ACH Foam. He was a member of First Congregational Church of...
Clarence Hollis
Nov 1, 2017
CLARENCE BUEL HOLLIS, age 91 of Lavonia, Georgia and formerly of Trion passed away on Wednesday, November 01, 2017 following an extended illness. Born in LaFayette, Georgia on May 18, 1926, he was a son of the late Buel & Maryetta McWhorter Hollis. Mr. Hollis served his country proudly in the United States Navy during WWII. He worked for many...
Mike Shiflett
Oct 31, 2017
William Michael “Mike” Shiflett, age 62 of Cornelia, passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2017, at Habersham Medical Center following a sudden illness. Born in Anderson, South Carolina on June 1, 1955, he was a son of Odell Shiflett. Mike was a security officer for Piedmont College, owner and operator of Michael’s Jewelers for over 30 years, head umpire and referee...
Phoebe Dillashaw
Oct 28, 2017
Phoebe Cook Dillashaw, age 87 of Cornelia, passed away Saturday, October 28, 2017, at her residence. Born in Winder, Georgia on November 18, 1929, she was a daughter of the late Ernest and Johnnie Lou Thompson Cook. Mrs. Dillashaw worked for Selective Services prior to retiring as an auditor/investigator with the US Department of Education where she served for 35...

Celeste Hoose
Oct 28, 2017
CELESTE CHESEBRO HOOSE, age 64 of Demorest, Georgia passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2017. Born in Norwich, New York on January 19, 1953, she was a daughter of the late Paul Chesebro, Sr. & Margaret Gail Chesebro. Mrs. Hoose was preceded in death by her son, Wayde Hoose and her daughter, Gina Lea Hoose. Survivors include her husband of...
William Floyd Martin
Oct 26, 2017
William Floyd “Bill” Martin, age 74 of Cornelia, Georgia passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2017. Born in Philadelphia, Mississippi on August 06, 1943, he was a son of Mary Lou Willis Martin of Baldwin & the late Floyd Calvin Martin. Bill was a retired Correctional Officer with the Georgia State Department of Corrections with 27 years of dedicated service....

Jeff Hart
Oct 26, 2017
Jeff Hart, 57, of Athens, passed away Thursday, October 26, 2017. Jeff was the son of Gerald Kenneth Hart and Geraldine McElhannon Hart. He formerly owned and operated Hart’s Pallet Removal Service for 15 years. He enjoyed fishing, golf, Georgia Football, grilling and most importantly, spending time with his family and grandchildren. Survivors in addition to his parents include his...
Zekeiah "Nikki" Cole Hunt
Oct 23, 2017
Zekeiah Veranick “Nikki” Cole Hunt was born to Katrina Cole Dorsey (Terry Dorsey) on December 17, 1980 in Demorest, GA. From an early age, Nikki joined Ebenezer Baptist Church in Mt. Airy, Georgia and started her service to the Lord. While at EBC, Nikki worked as a Sunday School teacher, Youth Leader and even as the Church’s Treasurer at the...

Infant, Ralph Cody
Oct 22, 2017
RALPH JAMES CODY, infant son of Logan James Cody & Sierra MacLachlan of Clarkesville, Georgia passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2017 at the Northeast Georgia Medical Center. Survivors in addition to his parents include twin brother, Axel Cody of Clarkesville, GA; grandparents, Jeff & Ramona Cody, Ralph & Catherine MacLachlan, all of Clarkesville, GA; great grandparents, Winnie Dill of...

Ralph Cody
Oct 22, 2017
RALPH JAMES CODY, infant son of Logan James Cody & Sierra MacLachlan of Clarkesville, Georgia passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2017 at the Northeast Georgia Medical Center. Survivors in addition to his parents include twin brother, Axel Cody of Clarkesville, GA; grandparents, Jeff & Ramona Cody, Ralph & Catherine MacLachlan, all of Clarkesville, GA; great grandparents, Winnie Dill of...

Carl Cook
Oct 20, 2017
Carl Cook, age 85 of Alto, passed away on Friday, October 20, 2017. Born on December 11, 1931 in Alto, Georgia, he was a son of the late B.W. and Lessie Wade Cook. Mr. Cook was the owner/ operator of B and C Volkswagon Repair. He attended Alto Congregational Holiness Church and Bethel Temple Congregational Holiness Church. Mr. Cook was...
Timothy Hulsey
Oct 18, 2017
Timothy Hulsey, age 60 of Cornelia, passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2017. Born on October 18, 1957 in Demorest, Georgia, he was a son of Mojean Thomas Hulsey of Demorest and the late Hubert Hulsey. Mr. Hulsey was a Blasting Technician with Orica USA and attended The Torch Worship Center. He was a great husband and dad. Mr. Hulsey...
Carol Brown
Oct 7, 2017
Carol Ann Brown, age 54 of Clarkesville, passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2017. Born in Commerce, Georgia on May 9, 1963, but raised in New Holland, she was the daughter of the late Ernest Willy “Bill” Brown and Sarah Ruth Gudger Brown. Miss Brown was a homemaker and a member of Timber Ridge Baptist Church. In addition to her...

Audrey Hulsey
Oct 7, 2017
Audrey Holbrook Hulsey, age 87 of Mt. Airy, passed away Saturday, October 7, 2017. Born on January 15, 1930 in Turnerville, Georgia, she was a daughter of the late Clarence and Lois Yearwood Holbrook. Mrs. Hulsey was a homemaker and member of Hills Crossing Baptist Church. In her spare time she enjoyed gardening, music, crocheting, and quilting. In addition to...
Larry Cook
Oct 5, 2017
LARRY WAYNE COOK, age 68 of Baldwin passed away on Thursday, October 5, 2017. Born in Alto, Georgia on February 23, 1949 he was a son of the late Laymon & Jewell Mae Wade Cook. Mr. Cook was a lifetime mechanic and owner of Larry’s Service Center and L & G Used Cars. He enjoyed watching NASCAR, supporting his Georgia...

Earnest Garner
Oct 2, 2017
EARNEST FLOYD GARNER, age 66 of Cornelia, Georgia passed away on Monday, October 02, 2017. Born in Habersham County, Georgia on August 11, 1951, he was a son of the late Rufus Garner & Isabella Eller Garner. Mr. Garner was a former Supervisor of Sanitation with the City of Cornelia. He was a member of the Gospel Way Quartet and...
Merrell Watson
Oct 1, 2017
MERRELL WATSON, age 83 of Cornelia, Georgia passed away on Sunday, October 01, 2017. Born in Jackson County, Florida on March 21, 1934, he was a son of the late Connie & Ellen Ingram Watson. Mr. Watson served his country proudly in the United States Marines during the Korean Conflict. He was a retired Mechanic who enjoyed fishing, working on...
Reba Chance
Sep 26, 2017
Mrs. Reba Nell Chance, age 91, went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at The Oaks Scenic View Nursing Home. She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Dr. Cecil Chance. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Joanni & Ronnie Conrad of Clarkesville, Georgia; son and daughter-in-law, Morris and Erika...