Frances Ellis Summers

A private graveside service for family and friends of Frances Ellis Summers, 85, of Demorest formerly of Cornelia, is scheduled for Saturday, May 16, at Level Grove Cemetery with the Rev. Wayne Wilkes officiating.     Mrs. Summers went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, May 12, 2020.   Born Aug.

Ella Sue Gordon Trotman

The family of Ella Sue Gordon Trotman, 80, of Clarkesville, will have a graveside celebration Saturday, May 16, at Rocky Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Tiger.   Mrs. Trotman went home to be with the Lord Monday, May 11, 2020.     Born Dec.

Joan Marion Gateley

A memorial service for Joan Marion Gateley, 80, of Clarkesville, will be held at First Presbyterian Church of Clarkesville at a later date.   Mrs. Gateley went home to be with the Lord Saturday, May 9, 2020, following an extended illness. Born Jan.

Sidney Lamar Tucker

Private graveside services for Sidney Lamar Tucker, 79, formerly of Clarkesville, will be held at a later date. Lamar’s wishes were to be cremated and buried in the family plot in Moultrie.     Mr. Tucker passed away May 6, 2020 due to complications from surgery.   Born Sept.

Martha Mae Powell Tench

Private graveside services for Martha Mae Powell Tench, 90, of Cornelia, will be held at the Level Grove Cemetery. Mrs. Tench passed away Thursday, May 7, 2020.  Born April 16, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Cranford and Zola Cantrell Powell.

Opal Omegine Jones Haynes

A private graveside service for Opal Omegine Jones Haynes, 85, of Cornelia, will be held at Yonah Memorial Gardens with Pastor Phil Yarber officiating. Mrs. Haynes passed away Friday, May 8, 2020. Born March 17, 1935, in White County, she was the daughter of the late Jiles Benson "J.B.

Hoyt Eugene Ausburn

Private graveside services for Hoyt Eugene Ausburn, 90, of Cornelia, will be held at Yonah Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Ashley Williams and Mr. Seth Hulsey officiating. A public memorial service will be held at a later date.   Mr.

Erin Rose Shanahan

A celebration of life service for Erin Rose Shanahan, 49, of Demorest, will be held later.   Ms. Shanahan passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2020 surrounded by her loving family.     Born July 4, 1970, in Fall River, Massachusetts, she was a daughter of Jim and Anne Shanahan of Demorest.

Say Phantharath

Say Phantharath, 64, of Cornelia, passed away Thursday, May 7, 2020. Ms. Phantharath's wishes were to be cremated. A private family service will be held. Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory are in charge of arrangements.

Elainia York Smith

A drive by funeral service for Elainia York Smith, 53, of Clarkesville, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 9, at Cool Springs Methodist Church with the Rev. Garvis Kinsey and the Rev. Steve McIntyre officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.   Mrs.