Bennie Smith of Clarkesville, Georgia died peacefully at the age of 87 on Thursday, September 16, 2021. He was born on April 15, 1934, to parents Clarence and Bessie Mealor Smith of Banks County. His family knew him as a strong, kind, loving, and supportive father and grandfather. His knowledge and guidance was the foundation of his family. He spent most of his retirement camping and spending time on his boat. He was a great fisherman and spent a lot of his time doing what he loved. He was...

Thomas P. Dalton, age 73 of Demorest and formerly of Niceville, Florida, passed away Thursday, September 16, 2021. Complete obituary information will be announced by Hillside Memorial Chapel & Gardens, Clarkesville. 706-754-6256

Memorial Mass for Philip Henry D'Entremont, age 96 of Clarkesville, will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at St. Mark Catholic Church in Clarkesville.  Interment will follow the service in VFW Post 7720 Memorial Park.  The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday, prior to the Mass from 9:00 AM until 10:30 AM. Mr. D’Entremont passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at his residence, surrounded by his loving...

Linda Ann Mauldin Gailey, age 70 of Baldwin, passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2021. Born in Clarkesville, Georgia on December 27, 1950, Mrs. Gailey was the daughter of Mayzelle Aycock Mauldin and the late Hubert Ray Mauldin.  Mrs. Gailey was a homemaker and enjoyed crocheting, reading and writing.  She had written numerous books, stories and novels.  Mrs. Gailey was a member of New Birth Baptist Church.  In addition to her parents, Mrs. Gailey is preceded in death by...

Mr. William Herbert Edwards (Herbert), age 90, of Clarkesville, Georgia, passed away on Monday, September 13, 2021, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Braselton, from complications of Covid-19.  He was a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend. Herbert was born on February 19, 1931, in Cleveland, Georgia, a son of William J. and Fannie Sears Edwards.  He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers T. W. Fisher, Corbett Edwards, and Claude Edwards; father-in-law and...

Donna Marie Webb Lewallen, age 63 of Clarkesville, passed away Friday, September 10, 2021. Born in Rabun County on September 24, 1957, Mrs. Lewallen was the daughter of the late Barney Webb and Gladys Alexander Webb.  Mrs. Lewallen was employed with Piedmont Automotive and she was a member of Joy Baptist Church.  In addition to her father, Mrs. Lewallen is preceded in death by brother Ricky Webb. Survivors include her husband Wallace Lewallen of Clarkesville, daughters Kimberly...

  Clarence Douglas Eller, age 61 of Toccoa, Georgia went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 07, 2021. Born in Habersham County, Georgia on December 19, 1959, he was a son of the late William Eller & the late Bertha Mae Garner Cheek. Clarence proudly served his country in the United States Army & was an equipment operator with Turner Grading for many years. In his spare time, he enjoyed woodworking as well as riding tractors and motorcycles. Most of all, Clarence...

Joel William "Joey" Ayers age 42 of Cleveland, Georgia formerly of Mount Airy, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 6, 2021. Born in Stephens County on November 19, 1978, Joey was the son of David L and Trudy Garrett Ayers.  He was a 1997 graduate of Stephens County High School where he lettered in wrestling, cross country and golf. Joey was an Eagle Scout from Cornelia Troup 24 and a member of the Order of the Arrow.  He earned an Associate’s Degree...

Lloyd Burrell Nix, Jr. age 78 of the Fairview Community, Demorest, Georgia went home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 6, 2021. Born in Clarkesville, Georgia on March 29, 1943, he was a son of Lille Mae Savage Nix of Demorest, Georgia & the late Lloyd Burrell Nix, Sr. Mr. Nix was retired from L P Gas Services, Inc. In his spare time, he enjoyed woodworking with furniture, gardening, & working with tractors. Mr. Nix was a member of Fairfield Baptist Church where he served as a...

Tami Mitchell Hefner, age 73 of Gainesville and formerly of Habersham County, passed away Sunday, September 5, 2021. Born on September 24, 1947 in Owensboro, Kentucky, Mrs. Hefner was the daughter of the late Jack and Willie Lou Moore Mitchell.  Tami was in the nursing profession beginning at age 15 as a candy striper in Athens, Georgia.  She later earned her Nurse Practitioner’s license from North Georgia College and worked locally at The Oaks at Scenic View, Lee Arrendale...