Charles Lee “Charlie” Dixon, age 61 of Clarkesville, Georgia went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 16, 2024. Born in Demorest, Georgia on September 30, 1962, he was a son of Annie Lee Merck Dixon of Clarkesville, Georgia & the late Anthony B. “Tony” Dixon. Charlie was co-owner of Dixon McCollum Heating & Air with over 37 years of dedicated service. In his spare time, he loved everything about Georgia Bulldog football and going to games for many...

Daniel H. “Dan” Dillard, age 56 of Clarkesville, passed away April 15, 2024. Born in Habersham County on January 9, 1968, Dan was the son of the late Hugh “Bud” and Carole Borders Dillard.  He was a lifelong resident of Habersham County and was employed with Johnson Railway and Pickens Railway.  Dan was a cat lover and he also enjoyed good food.  He enjoyed collecting antiques as well as train and railroad memorabilia.  Survivors include his wife...

Clinton Van Roy Sprinkle, age 87 of Clarkesville, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2024. Born in Lodi, Ohio on January 16, 1937, Mr. Sprinkle was the son of the late Alton and Ruth Scaggs Sprinkle.  He was a drill press operator with Patterson Pump in Toccoa and was a member of Joy Baptist Church.  Mr. Sprinkle was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting but he loved to fish.  He was also an avid woodworker.  Mr. Sprinkle was a devoted family man who loved his children,...

Wanda Hallford Kangiser, age 71 of Habersham County, passed away Thursday, April 11, 2024. Wanda was born in San Diego, California on January 20, 1953, the daughter of the late William and Sarah Ferguson Hallford.   Wanda worked with Pruitt Corporation and John Deere as administrative specialist in data entry. Her greatest work was being a mom to her two sons. Survivors include son Drew Kangiser, Habersham County, son & daughter in law Biff Courson (Galina) Atlanta, brother...

Gaynell Hooper, age 89 of Demorest, passed away Thursday, April 11, 2024 at her residence. Born in Hall County on January 19, 1935, Mrs. Hooper was the daughter of the late William Cicero Shockley and the late Izora Garner Shockley.  Mrs. Hooper worked in textiles at Mt. Vernon Mills and she was a member of Habersham Baptist Church.  In addition to her parents, Mrs. Hooper is preceded in death by husband Jimmy Lamar Hooper, sons Donald Sosebee and David Sosebee and daughter Teresa...

Edward James Brown, age 96, moved to Georgia in 2021 from San Antonio, Texas, and went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 4, 2024. Born at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, Texas on July 19, 1927, he was a son of the late Lee & Neille Cooper Brown. Ed, was an Eagle Boy Scout, a graduate of the University of Texas, a professional engineer and served in the United States Navy during WWII. He retired from Bexar County in San Antonio, Texas where he served as the county...

Denise Smith Holland, age 59 of Baldwin, Georgia took her heavenly flight home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 23, 2024. Born in Demorest, Georgia on November 04, 1964, she was a daughter of the late Charlie Ellington Smith & Mildred Tench Smith. Denise was a graduate of Habersham Central High School, Class of 1983 and worked for many years as a Pharmacy Technician with KMART Pharmacy. Most of all, Denise was a wonderful wife, loving Mom, doting NeNe to her grandbabies,...

Edith Rohletter Smith, age 93 of Mt. Airy, passed away Saturday, March 23, 2024. Born in Clarkesville, Georgia on October 9, 1930, Mrs. Smith was the daughter of the late Howard and Duskie Elder Rohletter.  She was a case worker for the Department of Family and Childrens Services for over 34 years.   Mrs. Smith was a wonderful cook, a skill that she lovingly shared through serving with Meals on Wheels, the Habersham Soup Kitchen, and on the Bereavement Committee at...

Cecil Frank Altman, age 91, of Sautee Nacoochee, passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2024. Cecil was born in Hoboken, Georgia on June 18, 1932, the son of the late Cyrus Jefferson and Gertrude Vesta Carter Altman, and grew up on a tobacco farm. He served in the Army and was stationed in Japan during the Korean War. Cecil later graduated from the University of Georgia with a degree in Accounting. Over the years Cecil worked in office management for several medical practices and in both the...

Frances Lance Butler, 88, was born in Blairsville, GA on October 28, 1935, to the late Thomas Stanley Lance and the late Lora Pearl Richards Lance. She passed away peacefully on March, 16, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family. Frances grew up during a time when life was not easy and walking four miles to catch a school bus was a reality. Saturday nights were fondly remembered sitting around the radio listening to the Grand Ole Opry. After graduating from Union...