Obituaries

Carley Lee Johnson Jr.

Carley Lee Johnson Jr., 89, of the Skitts Mountain Community, Cleveland, went home to be with the Lord Friday, Oct. 30, 2020, surrounded by his family. A private family service was held Monday, Nov. 2, at Hillside Memorial Chapel. Interment followed in the Return Baptist Church Cemetery.

Mandy Lou Erwin Cook

Mandy Lou Erwin Cook, 89, of Cornelia, passed away Thursday, Oct. 29, 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.

Stacy Kay Black

Memorial services for Stacy Kay Black, 53, of Gainesville, will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, at Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel, Demorest with Pastor Mike Franklin officiating. Inurnment will follow in the Yonah Memorial Gardens. Miss Black went to be with the Lord Saturday, Oct.

Joyce Kathleen King Adams

Funeral services for Joyce Kathleen King Adams, 81, of Clarkesville, were held Tuesday, Oct. 27, at Hillside Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Brion Williams and Mr. Cliff Baird officiating. Interment will follow in Oakey Mountain Baptist Church Cemetery.   Mrs.

Keithy Laroyce Rucker

Keithy Laroyce Rucker, 44, of Westminster, South Carolina and formerly of Cornelia, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2020. A celebration of life service is scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, in the Chapel of McGahee-Griffin and Stewart. Interment will follow in Level Grove Cemetery.

Gary Eugene Lilly

Gary Eugene Lilly, 70, of Cornelia, passed away Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020 in Milledgeville. Per Mr. Lilly's wishes, he will be cremated with no services at this time. The family is thankful for condolences and if donations are desired, please donate to a local Veteran’s charity of your choice.

Terry Lee Hendrix

Terry Lee Hendrix, 65, of Mt. Airy, passed away Monday, Oct. 26, 2020. Funeral services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 30, at Bethel Temple Church. The family will receive friends from 4 until 7 p.m. Thursday Oct. 29, at the funeral home.

Edward W. Barrett

Edward W. Barrett, 85, of Lula, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, at the Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel. Interment will follow in Enon Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 until 7 p.m.

Marilyn Matthews Jarck

Marilyn Matthews Jarck, 89, of Clarkesville, passed away Monday, Oct. 26, 2020. A private memorial service will be held. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, North Chapel, Demorest.

James Wilburn Jones

Funeral services for James Wilburn Jones, 88 of Gainesville, are scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, in the Chapel of McGahee-Griffin and Stewart with the Rev. John Umberhant officiating.    Mr. Jones passed away Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020.