Teddy (Ted) Lamar Childs of Clarkesville, GA. died Tuesday evening, September 3rd, 2024, after dealing with dementia for the last several years.  He was 78.  He leaves behind Jane – his wife of 58 years, brother and sister-in-law Albert (Sonny) and Bobbie Childs of Anderson, SC, brother-in-law Bob Tallini and his wife Rita of Atlanta, GA, son and daughter- in-law David and Kim Childs of Smyrna, GA, grandchildren Katharine and Benjamin Childs, and his “fur babies”...

Gary Leland Franklin, age 68, passed away on August 28, 2024. Born in Demorest, Georgia on June 23, 1956, Gary was the son of the late Harold H. and Eula Belle Gribble Franklin.  In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by brothers Marion Herbert Franklin and Jerry Reed Franklin.  Gary was a member of Christ Presbyterian Church.  Survivors include brother David and Tina Franklin, sisters Ellen and Don Parham, Esther and Sam Fullerton, Nancy and Carter Haley and...

Mary Cloid Thacker Frye, age 84 of Clarkesville, passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2024. A lifelong resident of Habersham County, Mrs. Frye was the daughter of the late James H. and Lillian Stella Shore Thacker.  She served as secretary at Clarkesville Baptist Church and Hollywood Baptist Church for over twenty-one years.  Mrs. Frye enjoyed reading, doing crossword puzzles and spending time with her family.  She was a member of Clarkesville Baptist Church.  In addition...

Larry William “Sunny” Hamilton, age 72 of Clarkesville, passed away at his residence on Saturday, August 17, 2024. A lifelong resident of Habersham County, Mr. Hamilton was the son of the late “Bud” G. L. and Vera Mae York Hamilton.  Mr. Hamilton worked in the lumber industry for both C. P. Wilbanks Lumber Company and Mize Lumber Company.  He also processed and sold firewood and was quite a “horse trader” as he loved to buy, sale and trade on...

Patricia “Trish” Cash Miller, age 76, of Clarkesville, passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Ravenna, Ohio on February 26, 1948, Trish was the daughter of the late Ed and Lillian Cash and Jackie Johnson Snyder.  Trish was an extremely patriotic person who dearly loved her country and she was an avid Georgia Bulldog fan.  She was a longtime member and servant of Bethlehem Baptist Church.  In addition to her parents, Mrs....

Gladys Elizabeth Stancil Sprinkle, age 85 of Clarkesville, passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2024. Born in Clayton, Georgia on February 26, 1939, Mrs. Sprinkle was the daughter of the late William Jesse Stancil and Ellen Dills Stancil.  She was a homemaker and also kept some children in her home over the years.  Mrs. Sprinkle was a devoted wife and mother who loved her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and her church family.  She was a lifelong member and servant...

Dorothy “Dottie” Keller Schub, age 97, of Clarkesville, passed away Friday, August 2, 2024. Born in Jamaica, New York on December 4, 1926, Mrs. Schub was the daughter of the late Frank and Evelyn Vollkommer Keller.  She attended St. Vincents Hospital School of Nursing where she earned her RN Degree. Dottie was a member and past president of The Junior League of the Amityville Woman’s Club in Amityville, New York, as well as member and past president of the Soque...

Teresa Annette Goss, age 64, of Lavonia, found eternal peace Thursday, August 1, 2024 following an extended illness. Born on March 29, 1960 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Teresa was the daughter of the late Frank, Jr. “Junior” & Mavine Graham Goss. Teresa was most importantly a devoted mother, aunt, grandmother and great-grandmother, but also an amazing cook, serving alongside some of her favorite people for many years at the great Stoney’s Restaurant. A longtime resident...

James William “Jim” Trotter, age 87 of Clarkesville, Georgia went home to be with the Lord on Monday, July 29, 2024. Born in Clarkesville, Georgia on July 10, 1937, he was a son of the late Clyde Peyton & Monteen Meadows Trotter. Jim served his country proudly in the United States Army with a tour in Germany. He was self-employed specializing in home construction for over 50 years before his retirement. In his spare time, Jim loved working in his vegetable garden, canning,...

Margaret Virginia Phillips, age 87 of Demorest, Georgia took her heavenly flight home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 26, 2024. Born in White County, Georgia on July 07, 1937, she was a daughter of the late Homer Eston & Bonnie Mae Truelove Nix. Virginia was a graduate of South Habersham High School, Class of 1955. She worked in the sewing industry for approximately 40 years just to name a few – Baldwin Garment, Clarkesville Garment, Orbit Manufacturing, and others. Virginia...