Obituaries

John Robert Howard

Funeral services for John Robert Howard, 51, of Cornelia, were held Tuesday, Aug. 9, at Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel. The Rev. Shannon Irvin and the Rev. Donald Grizzle officiated. Interment followed in Yonah Memorial Gardens. Mr. Howard went to his heavenly home Thursday, July 28, 2022.

Rita Canupp Kinsey

Memorial services for Rita Canupp Kinsey, 66, of Mt. Airy, were held Sunday, Aug. 7, at Clearview Baptist Church. Pastor Johnny Johnson officiated. Ms. Kinsey went home to be with the Lord and join the family reunion Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022. Born Dec.

Mary Frances ‘Mimi’ Cochran Funk

Memorial services for Mary Frances "Mimi" Cochran Funk, 80, of Cornelia, will be held at noon Saturday, Aug. 6, in the chapel of McGahee-Griffin & Stewart with David Terrell officiating. Inurnment will follow in VFW Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Funk passed away Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022. Born Aug.

Bessie Pearl Free Groves

Funeral services for Bessie Pearl Free Groves, 92, of Clarkesville, were held Thursday, August 4, at Hillside Memorial Chapel in Clarkesville. The Rev. Connie Berry officiated. Interment was held in the Stonepile Baptist Church cemetery. Mrs.

Charlotte Ann Nation Holcomb

Graveside services for Charlotte Ann Nation Holcomb, 70, of Mt. Airy, were held Thursday, August 4, at the Camp Creek Baptist Church cemetery. Mrs. Holcomb passed away Sunday, July 31, 2022. Born Oct. 19, 1951, in Toccoa, she was a daughter of the late Willie Lee Nation and Bonnie Estell Mans.

Robert Eugene Tinius

A memorial service and reception for Richard Eugene Tinius will be held at Nacoochee Presbyterian Church in late fall as a joyful celebration of his life. Loved by his family and friends as "Papa Dick," Richard died July 28, 2022. Born Feb.

Jimmy Randolph King

Funeral services for Jimmy Randolph King, 74, of Mt. Airy, were held Friday, July 29, at Hillside Memorial Chapel.  Interment followed the service in Hillside Gardens Cemetery. Mr. King passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

Mary Goss Umbehant

Funeral services for Mary Goss Umbehant, 82, of Mt. Airy, were held Sunday, July 31, at Hillside Memorial Chapel. The Rev. Bill Trotter officiated.  Interment followed the service at the Stonepile Baptist Church cemetery. Ms. Umbehant passed away Thursday, July 28, 2022. Born Sept.

Annie Lois Hill Campos

Funeral services for Annie Lois Hill Campos, 83, of Covington, were held Tuesday, August 2, at Chattahoochee Baptist Church. Chris Anderson and Bill Gravely officiated. Interment followed the service at the Chattahoochee Baptist Church cemetery. Mrs. Campos passed away Friday, July 29, 2022.

Weldon Keith Ayers

Graveside services for Weldon Keith Ayers, 67, of Mt. Airy, will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, August 3, at the Hazel Creek Baptist Church cemetery. Mr. Ayers passed away Friday, July 29, 2022 at his residence following an extended illness.