Funeral services for Ellen Machen Holmes Irvin will be held Saturday, May 14, 2022 at Bethlehem Baptist Church at 2:00 p.m. with the Rev. Chip Cranford and Rev. David Stancil officiating. Interment will follow at Bethlehem Baptist Church cemetery. Ellen went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 6, 2022. Born in New Orleans, Louisiana on May 27, 1952, Ellen was predeceased by her parents Rev. and Mrs. Maxwell Holmes of Clarkesville, Georgia, her in-laws, Minyard...

  Dan Douglas Minyard, age 62 of Mount Airy, Georgia went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 03, 2022. Born in Demorest, Georgia on January 04, 1960, he was a son of the late Mary Ann Stewart Minyard & the late Douglas Minyard. Dan was a graduate of Habersham Central High School, Class of 1978. He was a veteran, having served his country proudly in the United States Army. Dan worked as a maintenance technician for many years with Daniel’s Tours and in his spare time,...

Ashley Danielle Pritchett, age 32 of Athens and formerly of Demorest, passed away Sunday, May 1, 2022. Born in Toccoa on September 21, 1989, Danielle was the daughter of Lynne Waldron and the late Timothy Pritchett.  Danielle had attended Auburn University after high school and was currently working in catering.   She enjoyed hiking and all things outdoors as well as crafts.  Her two fur babies Ophelia and Houser were her world.  Danielle was very much a free spirit...

Evlena Canup Moore, age 83 of Clarkesville, passed away Sunday May 1, 2022. Born in Clarkesville, Georgia on April 15, 1939, Evlena was the daughter of the late Earl and Ethel Hamilton Canup. Evlena was a wonderful mother and grandmother and enjoyed taking care of her grandchildren, spending time with family and going to the park.  She was retired from Clarkesville Mill. In addition to her parents Evlena was preceded in death by her brother Earl Canup Jr. Survivors include sons Don...

Janice Laverne Bramlett Hammond, age 72 of Cornelia, passed away Saturday, April 30, 2022. Born in Canton, Georgia on December 7, 1949, Janice was the daughter of the late Huell and Margaret Blackstock Bramlett.  Janice met the love of her life, her husband Ronnie at a dance in Mountain City.  They would soon after marry and live in Habersham County where they raised three wonderful children. She retired with over 34 years of loyal service from the State of Georgia Board of...

  Edith Stonecypher Gailey, age 83 of Alto, Georgia went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 30, 2022.  Born in Clarkesville, Georgia on January 03, 1939, she was a daughter of the late Cline & Daisy Ivester Stonecypher. Edith was a graduate of North Habersham High School, Class of 1957. She was the former manager of Stoney’s Family Restaurant in Clarkesville for most of her adult life. Edith was a volunteer for many years with the Habersham Soup Kitchen and...

  Emory John “E.J.” Lathan, age 80 of Mount Airy, Georgia went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at his residence. Born in Mount Airy, Georgia on March 09, 1942, he was a son of the late Dawson William & Dorothy Cash Lathan. E.J. was the owner/operator of G & L Upholstery with a career that spanned over 45 years. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting, fishing, and car racing. Most of all, he was a loving husband, dedicated father, &...

Michael Dale Murray, age 59 of Demorest, Georgia went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 21, 2022. Born in Demorest, Georgia on January 15, 1963, he was a son of the late JoAnn Carlan Taylor & Duncan Taylor. Dale was a graduate of Habersham Central High School, Class of 1981. He was a veteran, having served his country proudly in the United States Air Force. He worked as a cabinet installer for Pantherwood, Inc. with over 40 years of dedicated service. In his spare time, Dale...

Jerry William Free, age 65 of Alto, Georgia went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 16, 2022 at the Northeast Georgia Medical Center following an extended illness. Born in Hall County, Georgia on April 16, 1957, he was a son of the late Donald Everett & Marilyn Geraldine Stanley Free. Jerry was a retired truck driver with Hoyt Wilson Trucking with over 35 years of dedicated service. In his spare time, he was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing, hunting, & fast car...

Joyce Abernethy Allison, age 91, was received into the arms of Jesus on April 15, 2022, in the presence of family. Born on December 6th,1930, Joyce was the daughter of the late George D. Caraway and Mary Ford Caraway. Joyce was a graduate of Russell High School in East Point, Georgia, where she was a cheerleader and played basketball. Always one for a good conversation, Joyce was nicknamed “Jabbernethy” for her gift of gab. Known for her love of family, delicious southern...