Obituaries

Homer Shockley

Homer Shockley, 81, of Lula, passed away peacefully Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021, at his home. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13, at the Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel. Interment will follow in Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery of Lula.

David Knopp

David Knopp, 70, of Demorest, passed away Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, following a brief illness. Mr. Knopp's wishes were to be cremated. Per his request no formal services will be planned. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of David Knopp to St.

Alfred Tyson Martin

Alfred Tyson Martin, 73, of Lilburn, formerly of Baldwin, went to be with the Lord Monday, Jan. 4, 2021. Memorial Services will be announced. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, South Chapel Boulevard, Baldwin.

Haven Robert Hodges

Haven Robert Hodges, 35, of Demorest, passed away Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020. No formal services are planned at this time. An online guest register is available and may be viewed at mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com. McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia is in charge of arrangements.

Willey Preston Fry

Memorial services to celebrate the life of Mr. Willey Preston Fry, 78, of Sardis Rd., Rayle will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, graveside at Sardis Baptist Church in Rayle, with the Rev. Jim Newsome officiating.  Mr. Fry passed away Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, at Wills Memorial Hospital. Born Oct.

Retha Mae Fountain Wrenn

Private services for Retha Mae Fountain Wrenn, 86, of Clarkesville, will be held in Hollywood Baptist Church Cemetery.    Mrs. Wrenn passed away Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021, at Habersham Home East following an extended illness.    Born Nov. 21, 1934.

Kathryn Stiles Stribling

In consideration of public health and safety, arrangements for Kathryn Stiles Stribling, 94, of Athens, formerly of Habersham County, will be announced at a later date. Mrs. Stribling passed away Dec. 31, 2020, following an extended period of declining health. Born Sept.

Gary Hobert Minish

Gary Hobert Minish, 62, of Gillsville, passed away Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021. A graveside service is scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 6, at L.L. Evans Family Cemetery, adjacent to Hickory Flat UMC Cemetery in Lula.

Betty Mae Powell Gray

A graveside service for Betty Mae Powell Gray, 90, of Cornelia, was held Friday, Jan. 1, at Level Grove Cemetery with the Rev. Jerrell Beatty officiating.    Mrs. Gray went home to be with the Lord Thursday, Dec. 24, 2020, following an extended illness.

Robert Cecil Morrison

A graveside service for Robert Cecil Morrison, 98, of Demorest, was held Sunday, Jan. 3, at Clarkesville City Cemetery with the Rev. Julie Wright officiating.   Mr. Morrison went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020.   Born Feb.