Obituaries

Tommie Leroy Sorrow

Tommie Leroy Sorrow, 63, of Baldwin, gained his wings on Tuesday, June 2, 2020 following a sudden illness. Private graveside services will be held at the B.C. Grant Baptist Church Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, South Chapel, Baldwin.

Martha Mae Stewart Smith

A private family graveside service for Martha Mae Stewart Smith, 82, of Cornelia, will be held at Habersham Cemetery with Pastor Anthony Shore and the Rev. Kenneth McEntire officiating. Mrs. Smith passed away Saturday, May 30, 2020.

Nora Church Colston

Private graveside services for Nora Church Colston, 95, of Demorest, will held at Yonah Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Colston went to her Heavenly Home May 30, 2020.   Born June 26, 1924, in Habersham County, she was the daughter of the late Charlie and Nancy Prince Church.

Ethel Louise Broome Purdy

Private graveside services for Ethel Louise Broome Purdy, 89, of Baldwin, were held at Clarkesville Memorial Cemetery Monday, June 1. Mrs. Purdy passed away Friday, May 29, 2020.   Born June 29, 1930, in Homer, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Josie Age Broome.

Doyle Kirk

The family of Doyle Kirk, 51, of Alpharetta, will receive friends at Mowell Funeral Home in Peachtree City, Wednesday, June 3, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Dr.

Calvin W. Krefft Jr

Calvin W. Krefft Jr, 75, passed away in the comfort of his home and surrounded by loved ones Tuesday May 12, 2020 following an extended illness. A celebration of life ceremony will be held at the Cornelia VFW Post, at a date to be determined later.

Gerald Marvin “Jerry” Wilkes

Gerald Marvin "Jerry" Wilkes, 66, of Toccoa, formerly of Madison County, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, May 30, 2020. Mr. Wilkes wishes were to be cremated and no formal services will be held. Arrangements are in the care of Hillside Memorial Chapel, Clarkesville.

Ivy Hinds Clemons

Ivy Hinds Clemons, 97, of Clarkesville, formerly of Cullman, Alabama, passed away May 30, 2020 following an extended illness. A private memorial graveside service will be held at the Cullman City Cemetery in Cullman, Alabama.

Bertha Jean Rebello Pontes

Bertha Jean Rebello Pontes, 77, of Cornelia, passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2020. A private family graveside service was held Monday, June 1, at Hillside Gardens Cemetery. Arrangements were in the care of Hillside Memorial Chapel, Clarkesville.

Margaret Ann Janesi Krennrich

Margaret Ann Janesi Krennrich, 86, passed peacefully May 24, 2020, in her home in Alto. A service will be planned at a later date. An online guest register is available and may be viewed at habershamcrematory.com. Habersham Crematory of Cornelia is in charge of arrangements.