Juanita Watkins Southerland

Juanita Watkins Southerland, 91, of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020, at Habersham Medical Center following a battle with COVID-19.  Private graveside services will be held at Yonah Memorial Gardens.

Betty Mae Powell Gray

A graveside service for Betty Mae Powell Gray, 90, of Cornelia, is scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, 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.

Becky Addis Ferguson

No formal services are planned at this time for Becky Addis Ferguson, 64, of Alto. Mrs. Ferguson passed away Monday, Dec. 28, 2020.    Born June 27, 1956, in Demorest, she was a daughter of the late Junior Addis and Mogene Gibson Addis.  Mrs.

Roy Junior Turner

A graveside service for Roy Junior Turner, 91, of Lula, was held Thursday, Dec. 31, at Clemmons Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Gerald Adamson officiating. Military honors were provided by the United States Navy and the Grant Reeves VFW Post No. 7720.     Mr.

Dawn McDaniel Brown

Funeral services for Dawn McDaniel Brown, 52, of Cornelia, were held Thursday, Dec. 31, at Hillside Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Trent Smith and the Rev. Frank Pratt officiating. Interment followed in the Hillside Gardens Cemetery.    Mrs. Brown went home to be with the Lord Saturday, Dec.

Lee Roy Williams

Mr. Lee Roy Williams, 81, of Cornelia, went home to be with the Lord Christmas Eve Thursday, Dec. 24, 2020. Graveside services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 30, at Eastview Cemetery.

Bouakhao Thanphachanh

Bouakhao Thanphachanh, 69, of Cornelia, passed away Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020. Funeral services are scheduled for 1 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 31, at the Whitfield Funeral Home South Chapel. The family will receive friends from 3 until 5 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 30, at the funeral home.

Belinda Welch Turpin

Belinda Welch Turpin, 53, of Clayton, passed away Dec. 21, 2020. Mrs. Turpin’s wishes were to be cremated and a church service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Paws for Life (261 E Boen Creek Rd., Tiger, GA), in her memory.

Joseph Strait

Joseph Strait, 59, of Clarkesville passed away Saturday Dec. 26, 2020. Private services will be held. Online condolences may be made to the family at barrettfh.com. Barrett Funeral Home of Cleveland is in charge of arrangements.

Billy Wayne “Bill” Gerrells

Billy Wayne “Bill” Gerrells, 62, of Cleveland, passed away Friday, Dec. 25, 2020. Graveside services were held Sunday, Dec. 27, at Macedonia United Methodist Church Cemetery. An online guest register is available and may be viewed at mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com.