Obituaries

Patricia Ann Wright Benson

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Patricia Ann Wright Benson, 83, of Clarkesville, passed away Friday, Jan. 3, 2020. Private services will be held at a later date.

Brandy Lynn Wilson

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Brandy Lynn Wilson, 32, of Alto, passed away Friday, Jan. 03, 2020. Funeral services were held Monday, Jan.

Betty Sims Gunn

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Betty Sims Gunn, 81, of Baldwin, went to be with the Lord Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, following an extended illness. Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan.

Richard Earl “Penny” Hopkins Sr.

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Richard Earl “Penny” Hopkins Sr., 76, of Rabun County, passed away peacefully Monday, Dec. 30, 2019 at home in Clayton after a series of extended illnesses. A memorial service to honor Mr.

Richard Gerald McLaughlin Sr.

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Richard Gerald McLaughlin Sr, 57, of Demorest, passed away Thursday, Dec. 26, 2019.  No formal services will be held. Habersham Crematory of Cornelia is in charge of arrangements. 

Thelma Elaine Williams Henry

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Funeral services for Thelma Elaine Williams Henry, 77, of Toccoa, formerly of Baldwin, were held Sunday, Dec. 29, at the Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel. The Rev. Jeffrey Dillard and The Rev.

Betty J. Shirley Chambers

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Funeral services for Betty J. Shirley Chambers, 80, of Cornelia, in celebration of Betty's life were held Saturday, Dec. 28, in the chapel of Hunter Funeral Home. 

John Thurmond Hicks Sr.

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Cryptside services for John Thurmond Hicks Sr., 87, of Roberts Road, Demorest, were held Thursday, Jan. 2, at the Stephens Memorial Gardens Mausoleum with the Rev. Jerrell Beatty and the Rev.

Leah Diane Hill

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Funeral services for Leah Diane Hill, 40, of Demorest, were held Thursday, Jan. 2, at the Torch Worship Center with Pastor Mike Franklin and the Rev. Grady Walden officiating.