Rev. Tommy L. Stowe, age 84 of Mt. Airy, passed away Monday, April 13, 2026. Born in Stephens County on August 12, 1941, Rev. Stowe was the son of the late Rev. J.W. and Mozelle Looney Stowe. After graduating from Stephens County High School in 1959, Rev. Stowe attended Mercer University and later earned a Masters of Divinity from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.  He pastored and served at many churches from Florida to Georgia.  Rev. Stowe served as Senior Adult Minister ...

Charles Eugene Carter, age 92 of Clarkesville, passed away April 10, 2026. Born in Alpharetta on March 13, 1934, Mr. Carter was the son of the late Charlie C. and Fannie Lou Hamil Carter.  He was the owner and operator of Carters Store and was a member of Faith Primitive Baptist Church.  Mr. Carter was an avid Georgia Bulldog fan and was a member of the Georgia Bulldog Club for over 60 years.  He also enjoyed cheering on the Atlanta Braves.  Mr. Carter was a prayer ...

Douglas Alvin Braudy, age 81, of the Amys Creek Community, Clarkesville, passed away March 27, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Doug was preceded in death by his parents Norwood and Dorothy Braudy and siblings Martha, Bobby, Maggie, David, Rita and Elkanah. Doug was blessed with a large and beautiful loving family including his loving wife, five children, fourteen grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren.  He is survived by his devoted loving wife Ann Vandiver, son Douglas ...

Cindy Franklin Freeman went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, March 22, 2026. She graduated from Habersham Central High School in 1988, University of Georgia 1992 and Mercer School of Law in 1995. Cindy has spent 30 plus years practicing law in Habersham County. Cindy was born on May 1, 1970 the daughter of Doug & Jane Barron Franklin. She is survived by parents Doug & Jane Franklin, husband Joel Freeman, son Zachary Freeman, daughter Lillie Grace Freeman, Uncle Jerry Barron of ...

Elizabeth Irvin Nicholson, age 86 of Demorest, passed away Thursday, March 19, 2026. Born in Habersham County on November 2, 1939, Mrs. Nicholson was the daughter of late Samuel P. and the late Mary Minnie McAllister Irvin. She was a homemaker as well as an owner and operator of Irvins Grocery later known as Fairview Grocery.  Elizabeth loved camping, NASCAR, fishing, and enjoyed listening to music by George Strait, Alan Jackson and Merle Haggard. She attended Victory Baptist ...

Melvin “Rickey” Merritt, 69, of Powdersville, South Carolina, loving husband of Georgia Ann Barron Merritt, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, March 9, 2026. Born on April 2, 1956, in Greenville County, South Carolina, he was a son of the late J.R. and Thelma Cooper Merritt. Rickey lived a life rich with purpose, boundless love, and a steadfast spirit, embodying the very essence of what it means to be a builder—not only in craft but also in ...

Gina Oleta Canup, age 51 of Clarkesville, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2026. Born in Habersham County on June 2, 1974, Gina was the daughter of Billy and Oleta Ledford Canup.  Gina was a hardworking woman and has always enjoyed serving others whether through work or business.  She was most recently a Direct Support Professional with Avita Community Partners.  Ginas grandchildren were the light of her life.  She was dearly loved by all and will be greatly missed by those ...

Danny Jay Nicholson, age 79 of Clarkesville, passed away February 28, 2026. Born in Clarkesville, Georgia on December 24, 1946, Danny was the son of the late Willie Jay Nicholson and the late Sara Hunsucker Garbaccio. In addition to his parents, Danny was preceded in death by daughter Karen Smith, and step-father Robert Garbaccio. Danny was married to his wife Maxine Worley Nicholson for 60 years and enjoyed spending time with his family and traveling.  Throughout his career, Danny ...

Denver Randall Lowe, age 67 of Clarkesville, passed away Sunday, February 15, 2026. Born in Hillsboro, Ohio on February 12, 1959, Denver was the son of the late Hayes Lowe, Sr. and the late Virginia Stacy Lowe.  He was retired from Scovill Fasteners where he worked in maintenance and served with over 40 years of loyal service.  He was a Harley Davidson enthusiast and enjoyed riding motorcycles his entire life.  Denver also enjoyed classic cars and playing billiards.  In ...

Alexis Nicole Betsill Hamilton, age 37 of Clarkesville, passed away on Friday, February 13, 2026. Born in Atlanta on September 11, 1988, Alexis was the daughter of John Betsill and Ivey Saylor Bennett.  Alexis was an incredible sports fan and enjoyed watching the Atlanta Braves, Georgia Bulldogs, Atlanta Falcons as well as WWE wrestling.  She also loved anything Star Wars, Lord of the Rings or Marvel Comics.  Alexis was an animal lover especially her cats ...