William Virgil “Bill” Tranum, age 80 of Clarkesville, Georgia went home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 05, 2022 at the Northeast Georgia Medical Center. Born in Montgomery, Alabama on April 18, 1942, he was a son of the late Irby, Sr. & Ellen Jones Tranum. Bill served his country proudly in the United States Army National Guard with 6 years of dedicated service. Before retirement, he was the owner/operator of Draftec Steel for over 18 years. In his spare time, Bill...

Linda Sue Rogers Henry, age 65 of Demorest, passed away December 5, 2022. Born in Demorest, GA on February 25, 1957, Linda was the daughter of the late Harley and Annie Legg Rogers.  Linda was the glue of her family; she spent her entire life caring for her family and caring for other people.  Professionally she worked in home healthcare as well as medical transport.  Linda also worked at the Victory Home Ministries thrift store.  Survivors include her husband Dwight...

Danny Ray Still, Jr., age 35 of Demorest, passed away December 3, 2022. Born in Hall County on April 26, 1987, Danny was the son of Tawana Freeman Still and Danny Ray Still.  He was a graduate of Habersham Central High School class of 2005 and was employed by Papa Johns.  Danny had an adventurous spirit and enjoyed hiking, camping and exploring caves.  He also enjoyed creating and sharing food experiences with those he loved and he loved music.  Danny was of the Baptist...

Martha “Louann” Jones passed away on December 1, 2022, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, Georgia. She was predeceased by her parents Mary Jane Owen and William Carl Jones, and her brother Carl William (Bill) Jones Jr. of McDonough, GA. Louann was a lifelong educator and administrator in Clayton and Henry Counties. She started her career at Lovejoy High School where she taught social studies. During those years, she helped shape the minds of students and she had...

Billy Ray Henson, Sr. age 64 of Cornelia, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, November 22, 2022. Born in Hayesville, North Carolina on November 23, 1957, he was a son of Lois Jean Byers Henson of Mount Airy, Georgia & the late Carl Clinton Henson, Sr. Billy Ray retired from Wilbanks Lumber Company in Clarkesville with over 40 years of dedicated service. He was truly a hardworking man who loved his family tremendously. Billy Ray was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include his children,...

Mr. Kenneth Dale “Bud” Wood, 73, longtime resident of Habersham County, GA, passed away on Tuesday, November 22, 2022, at his residence in Carlton, GA.  Bud was born in Habersham County, GA, on November 27, 1948, son of the late Swain Wood and Mildred Mize Wood. He was of the Baptist faith and a retired farmer.  Survivors include his wife, Veronica Smith Wood of the residence; son, Michael Kenneth Wood and his wife Deborah of Carlton, GA; grandson, Zachary...

Glenn Chastain, age 80 of Alto, passed away November 21, 2022. Born in Hall County on May 11, 1942, Mr. Chastain was the son of the late James and Cleo Allen Chastain.  He was a carpenter as well as a fender and body repair man.  He had a love for cars, especially NASCAR and other racing.  Glenn also enjoyed mud bogging, a passion he and his daughter enjoyed together.  Glenn loved westerns and he was a jack of all trades.  he was of the Baptist faith.  In...

Stephen Brian Beard, age 79 of Clarkesville, Georgia passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2022. Born in East Point, Georgia on April 09, 1943, he was a son of the late Charlie Beard & Martha Cecil Johns Beard. Mr. Beard retired as a security guard. In his spare time, he enjoyed trout fishing and was an avid Atlanta Braves fan. Most of all, Mr. Beard loved his wife and family tremendously.  In addition to his parents, Stephen was preceded in death by his loving wife, Helen...

Joe R. Payne, age 93 of Alto, Georgia went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 17, 2022 following an extended illness. Born in the Mud Creek Community of Cornelia, Georgia on May 04, 1929, he was the son of the late Enoch Kinsey & Etta Almedia Morris Payne. Joe retired from Schnadig Furniture Corporation where he worked as a carpenter with 30 plus years of dedicated service. In his spare time, he enjoyed working outdoors and playing video games. Most of all, Joe loved...

Fred Jackson “Jack” Frye, age 86 of Clarkesville, Georgia went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 following an extended illness. Born in Clarkesville, Georgia on July 12, 1936, he was a son of the late Willard & Ethel Watts Frye. Jack attended Clarkesville Baptist Church and retired from LP Service, Inc. He was a man who loved the Lord and his family immensely. Jack showed great kindness and caring to everyone. He served his country proudly in the...