Obituaries

Franklin “Frank” Wilbanks

Franklin “Frank” Wilbanks, 71, of Baldwin, went to his heavenly home Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021. Graveside services were held Monday, Jan. 18, at the Broad River Baptist Church Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, South Chapel, Baldwin.

Kheukham Praseuth

Kheukham Praseuth, 75, of Cornelia passed away Thursday Jan. 14, 2021. Funeral Services are scheduled for 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 22, at the Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, South Chapel, Baldwin. 

Clyde Watkins

Clyde Watkins, 92, of Demorest, passed away Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021. A private family service will be held.  Arrangements have been entrusted to the Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, North Chapel, Demorest. 

Paralee Wade Goodson

Paralee Wade Goodson, 96, of Alto, passed away Friday, Jan. 15, 2021. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. An online guest register is available and may be viewed at mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com. McGahhe-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia is in charge of arrangements.

Ellen Marie McLaughlin

Ellen Marie McLaughlin, 79, of Mt. Airy, passed away Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021 at her residence. A funeral mass will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 21, at St. Mark Catholic Church. Interment will be in Hillside Gardens Cemetery. Arrangements by Hillside Memorial Chapel & Gardens, Clarkesville. 

Shonnie Turpin Smith

Shonnie Turpin Smith, 42, of Commerce, passed away Monday, Jan. 18, 2021. Funeral Services arrangements will be announced. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, South Chapel, Baldwin. 

Artis HL Wade

Artis HL Wade, 74, of Alto, passed away Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021. Graveside services were held Tuesday, Jan.19, at Crossroads Baptist Church Cemetery, Alto. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, South Chapel Boulevard, Baldwin.

Robert William 'Bob' Rice Jr.

Military graveside services for Robert William "Bob" Rice Jr., 72, of Cornelia, will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 17, at the V.F.W. Memorial Park Cemetery in Demorest with Dr. Kenneth Franklin, the Rev. Jim Kinard, Pastor Johnny Ray, and the Rev. Ben Wilcox officiating.

Larry A. Mullinax

A graveside service for Larry A. Mullinax, 64, of Clarkesville, is scheduled for 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, at Yonah Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Connie Berry officiating.     Mr. Mullinax passed away Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021.    Born Jan.

Judy Hulsey Smith

Judy Hulsey Smith, 70, passed away Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021. Born Oct. 7, 1950, in Cleveland, she was a daughter of Mojean Thomas and the late Hubert Hulsey. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Dewight Hulsey and Tim Hulsey.   Mrs.