Hans-Joachim Schacht, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away on October 7, 2017 after having survived four battles with cancer. He was born in Germany on February 14, 1927 – St. Valentine’s Day – appropriately so, for he was a most romantic man. When Hans was six years old, Hitler became Chancellor of Germany, and when Hans was twelve World War II began. At sixteen, he was required to leave the tenth grade and enter military training as a Marine...

Rita Myers, age 82, of Clarkesville passed away Friday, October 6, 2017. Rita was born in Birmingham, Alabama to the late Selby Robert Myers and Glenna Wade Myers Sawyer.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her step-father, Carl Sawyer.  Rita had a long career as a secretary with the US government and also with the Centers for Disease Control.  She was creative, artistic, and was well known among her family and friends for her green...

Arrangements are incomplete for William F. Schrimsher, age 89 of Clarkesville.

Sherry Howington Franklin, age 61, of Cornelia passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 1, 2017. Born in Chattanooga, Tennessee on June 13, 1956, Mrs. Franklin was the daughter of the late Jesse and Emily Rowell Howington.  Of the Methodist faith, Sherry was an insurance broker and the owner of Sherry Franklin & Associates.  She enjoyed camping and reading, gardening and shopping.  Sherry had an infectious smile.  She liked to keep up with friends,...

Ann Lunsford, age 84, passed away Friday, September 29, 2017. Ann was born in Stephens County on December 12, 1932.  She was the last surviving child of the late Emory Dean and Bertha Fitzgerald Dean.  A young Army wife, she devoted her life to taking care of her husband and children. She was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church.   In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Gisela Light....

Von Thomas Smith, age 75, of Clarkesville passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at his residence surrounded by family. Born on May 7, 1942 in Swain County, North Carolina, Mr. Smith was the son of Ollie Tuck Smith and the late Marshall Smith.  Mr. Smith graduated from Swain County High School in 1960.  He graduated from Western Carolina University with a BA degree in education.  Mr. Smith spent his entire professional career with General Motors Acceptance...

Mary Ann Bramlett Duckett, age 78 of Clarkesville passed away Saturday, September 23, 2017. Born in Habersham County on February 25, 1939, Mrs. Duckett was the daughter of the late Stoy and Willie Mae Heaton Bramlett.  Of the Christian faith, Mrs. Duckett was a homemaker.  In addition to her parents, Mrs. Duckett is preceded in death by husband Carter Duckett, and sister Elizabeth Simpson. Survivors include son and daughter in law Carter Neil and Vivian...

Carolyn Diehl Tomlin Newlon, 73, took her Heavenly flight to be with the Lord, September 15,2017. Carolyn was born January 25, 1944 in Sanford, FL to Ralph and Una Diehl. She was a graduate of Piedmont College and North Georgia College. She was a dedicated school teacher of 35 years in Habersham County, spending most of that time teaching at Demorest Elementary School. She dearly loved gardening and traveling. Carolyn was preceeded in death by her parents, her grandson...

Kendall Clark “Skeet” Harrison, age 76 went to be with his Lord on Thursday, September 14, 2017.  Skeet was born on December 9, 1940 in Habersham County to the late Harber Frank Harrison and Gussie Ivester Harrison.  In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his aunt, Dennie Ivester Dover. He was a loving husband, father, father in law, and grandfather.  Skeet was an amazing man who had a gentle nature- showing much love,...

Funeral services for Gladys Sheppard Pickens, age 91 of the Batesville Community, Clarkesville will be held on Saturday, September 16, 2017 at 11:30 AM from the Clarkesville United Methodist Church with Dr. Phil DeMore, Rev. M. Keith Cox, and Rev. Jan Devereaux officiating.  Interment will follow the service in Providence Baptist Church Cemetery. Mrs. Pickens passed away Tuesday, September 12,  2017. Born in Stone Mountain on February 6, 1926, Mrs. Pickens...