Ernest Hal Woods, Jr., age 91 of Clarkesville passed away Sunday, April 5, 2020. In consideration of public health and safety a public celebration of life will be held at a later date.  Private graveside services will be held in Hillside Gardens Cemetery. An online guest registry is available at www.HillsideMemorialChapel.com Complete obituary information will be announced by Hillside Memorial Chapel & Gardens, Clarkesville.

Lucille Wood Anderson, age 89 of Demorest, passed away Friday, April 3, 2020 at her residence. A lifelong resident of Habersham County, Mrs. Anderson was born in the Batesville Community on November 4, 1930 to the late Mont H. and Lily Mae Morgan Wood.  Mrs. Anderson was the founder of Country Crossroads Cafe and she was a homemaker.  She was a member of Return Baptist Church.  Mrs. Anderson enjoyed baking and cooking and she liked to share her love for others through...

Blake Anthony Allen, age 64 of the Blue Creek Community, Cleveland, Georgia went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at his residence following an extended illness. A life-long native of White County, Georgia, he was born in Demorest, Georgia on May 26, 1955. Blake was a 1973 graduate of White County High School and attended Piedmont College. He retired as a Deputy Warden of Administration after an extensive career with the Georgia Department of Corrections. Blake was an...

Betty Ann Humphries White, age 80 of Clarkesville, Georgia went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 29, 2020. Born in White County, Georgia on July 27, 1939, she was a daughter of the late Hershel Humphries & Bonnie Glaze Humphries Connelly. Betty was a graduate of North Georgia Technical College where she received her degree as a Licensed Practical Nurse. She retired from the Habersham County Health Department with many years of dedicated service. Betty was a devoted wife...

John Thomas Watson, Sr., age 85 of Mt. Airy passed away Sunday, March 29, 2020. Born on August 31, 1934, Mr. Watson was the son of the late Luther and Vergie Murray Watson.  He graduated from Banks County High School in 1953. Mr. Watson attended Antioch Baptist Church.  He was the owner and operator of Watson Small Engine until his retirement. Survivors include son Frankie Watson of Mt. Airy, son and daughter in law Tommy and Lynn Watson of Mt. Airy, daughter Debbie Fuller of...

Norman Harold Hairston, age 89 of Clarkesville passed away Monday, March 23, 2020. Born on June 30, 1930, Mr. Hairston was the son of the late Roger Harold Hairston and the late Alice Marie Merrill Hairston.  Mr. Hairston was a United States Army Veteran having served during the Korean War and he was retired from AT&T where he was a District Manager in Accounting.  Mr. Hairston was a member of the Clarkesville United Methodist Church and he was a Master Mason. He was also a...

Constance "Connie" Wall Sanders, age 63 of Mt. Airy passed away Monday, March 23, 2020. Born in El Paso, Texas on August 6, 1956, Mrs. Sanders was the daughter of the late Frank Wall and the late Elaine Garris Wall.  Mrs. Sanders was a Registered Nurse with over 40 years of loyal service to patients at many local area hospitals including Habersham Medical Center, Lanier Park Hospital and BJC Hospital.  Mrs. Sanders was a member of the Georgia Nurses Association, Woodmen...

Beverly Clara Foelke Martin, age 77 of Toccoa passed away Monday, March 23, 2020. Public services will be announced at a later date. Hillside Memorial Chapel & Gardens, Clarkesville, GA. 706-754-6256

  Hazel Goss Marcus, age 84 of Cornelia, Georgia went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 18, 2020. A life-long native of Habersham County, Hazel was born on August 31, 1935, a daughter of the late John Henry & Alma Maybell Freeman Goss. She was an AVON Representative for 21 years, a retired hostess for Ryan’s Restaurant, and a faithful member of the Alto Congregational Holiness Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie...

Irene Hunt Hunt, age 93 of Clarkesville, Georgia went home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 13, 2020. Born in the Persimmon Community of Rabun County, Georgia on January 16, 1927, she was a daughter of the late Charles Wesley & Lona Addis Hunt. Irene was a caregiver for many years. She enjoyed being outdoors, gardening, & the companionship of her dogs. Most of all, Irene loved the Lord and her family dearly. She was of the Presbyterian faith. In addition to her parents, Irene...