Billy L. Canup, age 81, of Clarkesville, passed away Saturday, June 27, 2026 under the care of Hospice of Northeast Georgia Medical Center. "Bill" was born in Habersham County to the late Vance Irving Canup and Lois Eller Canup.  In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by his daughter, Gina Oleta Canup.  He was a faithful member of Unity Baptist Church.   With a strong entrepreneurial spirit, Bill ran Three Way Trading Post in Clarkesville ...

Virgil David Williams passed away on June 14, 2026, at the age of 83. While his earthly body may be dead, Virgil’s spirit is very much alive and present with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Virgil was born on Jun 27, 1942 in Palmer Township, Ohio, the youngest child and only son of Waldo Williams and Clara Morgan Williams.   Virgil faithfully served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.  During basic training at Fort Benning, GA, he met his ...

Patricia L. Kyle, 86, of Clarkesville, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2026 while she was surrounded by family. Pat Kyle was born to Fred and Dorothy Rickle in Alpena, Michigan. After high school, she trained to be a Registered Nurse in Pensacola, Florida. At age 19, Pat met the love of her life, Jim, a Navy pilot . Their 65-year marriage led to a very large family and countless memories. She has 3 surviving sons (Jim, Jeff, and Jerry) and 2 daughters (Kathy and Kim). ...

Funeral services for Pamela Sue Purtlebough Derrick, age 73 of Cleveland, will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at Hillside Memorial Chapel with Rev. Connie Berry, officiating.  The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, prior to the service from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM. Mrs. Derrick passed away June 10, 2026. Born in Bloomington, Indiana on November 7, 1952, Mrs. Derrick was the daughter of the late Ivory and Lillian “Bunny” ...

Frances Marie Bulluck of Clarkesville, GA, passed away peacefully at home on May 29, 2026. Frances was born on February 12, 1929, in Rocky Mount, NC, to the late Jesse Davis Bulluck and Ruth Louise Beatrice Baars Bulluck. She graduated from Rocky Mount High School on May 30, 1947. After high school, Frances attended the Women’s College of UNC, where she prepared for a rewarding career at Rocky Mount Cord Company. There, she served as their Secretary-Treasurer Officer until her ...

Graveside services for Obeta Wilson Davis, age 99 of Clarkesville, will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, May 29, 2026 at Old Nacoochee Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Connie Berry, officiating.  The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, prior to the service from 11:00 AM until 12:30 PM. Mrs. Davis passed away peacefully at her residence on Monday, May 25, 2026. Born in Clarkesville on May 6, 1927, Mrs. Davis was the daughter of the late Lester and Katie Allen ...

Joan Woody Hall, 87, passed away on May 23, 2026. She was a strong, independent woman whose life was marked by resilience, determination, and a deep love for her family and friends. Born on September 16, 1938, in Statesville, North Carolina, Joan’s life took her to many places, including time spent in Isfahan, Iran. She lived throughout the Carolinas and spent her final years at Graceful Care Senior Living in Clarkesville, Georgia. She appreciated both adventure and the ...

Martha Jacquelyn Greer Holtzclaw, fondly known as Jackie, passed away peacefully at her home in Habersham County on May 21, 2026, after valiantly battling an extended illness. A graveside funeral service will be held for Mrs. Holtzclaw at 11:00 a.m. Monday, June 1, 2026, at Oak Ridge Cemetery in Tifton, Georgia, where she will be laid to rest. The Rev. Trevor Ward will officiate. The family will receive friends on Monday, June 1, 2026, at the graveside from 10:30 a.m. until the hour of the ...

John Marvin Popham, Jr., age 87 of Demorest, passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2026. Born in Tiger, Georgia on December 27, 1938, John was the son of the late John Marvin Popham, Sr. and Helen Shirley Popham.  In addition to his parents John was preceded in death by his son Barry Scott Popham and brother Roger Harkins Popham. A lifelong resident and servant of the City of Demorest, John spent over 44 years serving the City of Demorest as a Councilman as well as a volunteer firefighter. ...

Nell Wimpey Ramey, age 81 of Clarkesville, passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2026. Born in Hiawassee, Georgia on October 23, 1944, Mrs. Ramey was the daughter of the late Arthur and Velma Ferguson Wimpey.  Mrs. Ramey adored her husband and family and devoted most of her life to raising her children, grandkids, other family members, and many neighbors as well. Mrs. Ramey enjoyed reading, gardening and growing flowers, as well as singing in the choir and teaching Sunday School at Harvest ...