Obituaries

Ronald 'Ron' J. Hart

Private services for Ronald "Ron" J. Hart, 64, of Cleveland, are scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020 at Skitts Mountain Baptist Church. The Rev. Kyle Savage will officiate. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.   Mr. Hart passed away peacefully Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020.

William Thomas 'Bill' Beahan

In consideration of COVID-19 there will be a private family service for William Thomas "Bill" Beahan, 67, of Clarkesville. Mr. Beahan passed away Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020, due to complications from Covid19. Born Aug.

Dorothy Louise Nix

Funeral services for Dorothy Louise Nix, 72, of Gillsville, were held Sunday, Dec. 20, at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church in Lula with the Rev. Chad Parker, the Rev. Kenneth McEntire, and the Rev. Zach Watson officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery with the Rev.

Stephen Jeffry 'Butch' Davis

In consideration of public health, safety and conditions from the current pandemic, a celebration of life service for Stephen Jeffry "Butch" Davis, 77, of Clarkesville, will be held at a later date.   Mr. Davis went home to be with his Lord and Savior Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2020.   Born Jan.

Betty Joyce Cook Batson

Memorial services for Betty Joyce Cook Batson, 82, of Mt. Airy, will be held at a later date.  Mrs. Batson passed away Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020.    Born June 16, 1938, in Atlanta, she was a daughter of the late Williams C. Cook and Clara Feltman Cook.

Dr. Thomas Lumpkin Hodges Jr.

A memorial service for Dr. Thomas Lumpkin Hodges Jr., 95, of Clarkesville, will be held at a later date, and a private family burial will be in Mitchell, at the City Cemetery.   Dr. Hodges passed away Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020. Born Jan. 3, 1925, in Douglasville, he was the son of the late T.L.

Lee Evans Taylor

Lee Evans Taylor, 81, of Clarkesville, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020. A graveside service was held Saturday, Dec. 19, at the Hills Crossing Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. David Stancil officiating. An online guest registry is available at HillsideMemorialChapel.com.

Maria Goss Becker

Maria Goss Becker, 63, of Clarkesville, took her heavenly flight home to be with the Lord Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020 following an extended illness. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced later. An online guest registry is available at HillsideMemorialChapel.com.

Brenda Arrowood

Brenda Arrowood, 73, of Alto, passed away Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020 following an extended illness. Funeral services were held Sunday, Dec. 20, at the Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel. Burial followed in the Wade Family Cemetery.

James E. Tench

James E. Tench, 88, of Cornelia passed away Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020. A graveside service was held at Yonah Cemetery with the Rev. Terry Rice opening with prayer and some comforting words. It was an inspiring service with all his family attending.  The Rev. Rice closed with prayer.