James Edward Kyle, 76 of Cornelia, passed away on Friday, Aug. 6, 2021. A virtual memorial service will be held at a later date.

Katherine Jane Shelton Chandler, 92, of Lula, passed away Sunday, Aug. 8, 2021.  No formal services are scheduled at this time.

James Douglas Tedder, 73, of Cornelia, passed away Sunday, Aug. 8, 2021. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 12, at Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel, Demorest.

Maria Olga Mitcham, 56, of Tiger, passed away Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021 after an extended illness. The family will receive friends Friday, Aug. 6, from 6 until 8 p.m. at Beck Funeral Home in Clayton.

Linda Ruth Carroll-Smith passed away peacefully Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021.  Funeral services were held Saturday, Aug. 7, at White Creek Baptist Church. Interment followed in the church cemetery.

Soundalay Khamatsamay, 70, of Cornelia, passed away Monday, Aug. 9, 2021. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug.

Funeral services for Mary Elizabeth Garner Higgins, 85, of Toccoa, are scheduled for 2 p.m. Sunday, August 8, in the Chapel of McGahee-Griffin and Stewart with the Rev. Tim Beasley and the Rev.

Funeral services for Curtis Galloway, 84, of Alto, were held Thursday, August 5, at Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel with Pastor Lamar Kastner officiating.

Funeral services for Dr. Jack Lynn Bynum, 79, formerly of Cleveland, are scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday, August 7, at The Chapel of Barrett Funeral Home. The Rev. Dennis Turner will officiate.

Patricia “Mom” Newberry Staton, 76, of Cornelia, passed away Wednesday, August 4, 2021. A Celebration of Life service is scheduled for 2 p.m.