Christine Frady Williams age 92 of Demorest, Georgia took her heavenly flight home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 2, 2023. Born in Mount Airy, Georgia on October 27, 1931, she was a daughter of the late Cana & Girlie Marie Dodd Frady. Christine was a homemaker and faithful member of Victory Baptist Church where she served in various capacities throughout the years. She loved her family tremendously as a devoted and supportive wife, loving mother, doting grandmother, &...

Rena Danette Wilbanks, 60 of Mount Airy, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, November 23, 2023. Born Fort Lauderdale, Florida on April 23, 1963, she was the daughter of Linda Gail Ludwig Sullins of Cornelia, Georgia & the late Woodrow (Woody) Wilson Coffee, Jr. Danette worked in property management for over 30 years before joining the City of Baldwin. She loved birdwatching, fishing, camping, music, and singing, dancing and working on projects with her husband, Sam. Danette...

Richard Arnold Hulsey, age 80 of Demorest, Georgia went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 23, 2023. Born in Gainesville Georgia on July 21, 1943, he was a son of the late Arnold & Blanche Carlisle Hulsey. Richard was very proud to have grown up in the Gainesville Mill Village and was a graduate of South Hall High School, Class of 1961. He retired after a partnership that spanned over 42 years and working at Quality Foods. Richard was a member of Level Grove Baptist...

Sara Sue Cheek Scott, age 83 of the Chopped Oak Community, moved to her heavenly home on Sunday, November 19, 2023 Born on June 23, 1940 in Banks County, she was the baby daughter of the late James Harrison Cheek and the late Vera Inez Ward Cheek.  She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.  She was a 1960 graduate of Stephens County High School and she was a very strong, independent, hard working woman.  She retired twice: first from Coats and Clark with 36...

Francisco “Frank” Matias, age 22 of Mt. Airy, passed away Saturday, November 18, 2023. Born in Habersham County on April 25, 2001, Frank was the son of Eulalia Andres-Juan.  He was a 2019 graduate of Habersham Central High School and was currently the manager of Wolf Creek BBQ.  Frank loved cars and motorcycles and he also loved flying.  He was currently working on completion of his private pilot’s license and he also enjoyed off shore fishing.  Frank...

Thurman John “Termite” Allen, age 83 of Demorest, Georgia went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 18, 2023. Born in the Batesville Community of Clarkesville, Georgia on April 17, 1940, he was a son of the late Fred Thurman & Eunice Wood Allen. Thurman retired as a machinist with Scovill Manufacturing with over 44 years of dedicated service. He was a faithful member of Bethel Baptist Church. In his spare time, Thurman had the gift of talking with people and often...

Nettie Cleo Blair Ayers, age 96 of Mt. Airy, passed away on Friday, November 17, 2023. Born in Mt. Airy, Georgia on April 12, 1927, Mrs. Ayers was the daughter of the late Oscar Lamar Blair and the late Omie James Blair.  Mrs. Ayers was a seamstress and earned her GED at the age of 62.  She was a teachers aid at Baldwin Elementary. Mrs. Ayers was known for her sweet nature which made her loved by everyone.  She was a member of Hazel Creek Baptist Church.  In addition to...

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Edward Joseph Booth Sr. age 71 of Clarkesville, Georgia on Tuesday, November 14, 2023. Born in Youngstown, Ohio, on September 16, 1952, he was the son of Clarence John & Threasa Martin Booth. Ed enjoyed a multifaceted career. He was a professional drummer in a rock band, bringing joy and rhythm to many. His culinary skills shone in his time cooking and managing restaurants, including the Ritz-Carlton in Atlanta and Boston. His...

Ernest Doyle Taylor, age 84 of Cleveland, Georgia went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 08, 2023. Born in White County, Georgia on February 06, 1939, he was a son of the late William Herbert & Viola Pearl Shinall Taylor. Doyle retired from Blossman Gas Company with many years of dedicated service. In his spare time, he enjoyed woodworking, maintaining his yards, vegetable gardening, and farming. Doyle was very passionate about helping others. He was a member of the Center...

Douglas C. “Doug” Gragg, age 78 of the New Liberty Community Clarkesville, Georgia went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 08, 2023. Born in Clarkesville, Georgia on February 04, 1945, he was a son of the late Chester Edmond & Rhoda Susan Owensby Gragg. Doug was a graduate of North Habersham High School, Class of 1963. He enrolled at Piedmont College in Demorest, Georgia and at the time was employed with Reeves Hardware in Clarkesville. In 1965, he was drafted...