Obituaries

Charles Thomas Welborn

A graveside service for Charles Thomas Welborn, 73, of Cornelia, was held Tuesday, Dec. 29, at Level Grove Cemetery with the Rev. Terry Rice officiating. Military honors were provided by the Grant Reeves VFW Post No. 7720, American Legion Post No. 84, Rabun County D.A.V. Chapter No.

Tamela 'Tammy' Elizabeth Orr Etheridge

Private interment for Tamela "Tammy" Elizabeth Orr Etheridge, 67, of Cleveland, will take place in Hillside Gardens Cemetery. A public celebration of life service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 31, at War Hill East, 5573 Cleveland Highway, Clermont, GA 30527.

Russell Edmond Deyton

Funeral services for Russell Edmond Deyton, 93, of Clarkesville, will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 27, at the Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel, with the Rev. Austin Kelley officiating. Interment will follow in the Yonah Memorial Gardens, Demorest. Mr.

Maria Goss Becker

In consideration of public health, safety, and current conditions related to the Coronavirus pandemic, private family services will be held for Maria Goss Becker, 63, of Clarkesville.     Ms. Becker took her heavenly flight home to be with the Lord Sunday, Dec.

Joey Richard Ramey

Joey Richard Ramey, 59, of Baldwin, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 22, 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.

Edith Carmen Dahinden-Talley

Edith Carmen Dahinden-Talley, 78, passed away peacefully in Gainesville, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020.     She was born July 4, 1942, in the Republic of Panama to Anton and Maria Josephina Dahinden.

Cheryl Hermann

In lieu of funeral services for Cheryl Hermann, 73, of Cornelia, the family would appreciate donations to a cause such as the cancer society so that her remembrance might benefit those who continue the fight. On the evening of Monday, Dec.

Charles Freeman Witt

In consideration of public health and safety, a celebration of life for Charles Freeman Witt, 72, of Habersham County will be held later at the Mount Bethel Community Church Cemetery.  Charles passed away Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, at his home surrounded by his loving family.  Born Nov.

Susie Mae Chitwood Ausburn

Funeral services for Susie Mae Chitwood Ausburn, 96, of Cornelia, are scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 30, at Level Grove Baptist Church with Dr. Brian James and the Rev. Terry Rice officiating. Interment will follow in Yonah Memorial Gardens.   Mrs.

Patricia Payne Hill

A private family graveside service for Patricia Payne Hill, 69, of Cornelia, will be held at Yonah Memorial Gardens with Pastor Mike Franklin officiating.    Mrs. Hill passed away Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020, after a long battle with pulmonary fibrosis.