Elizabeth “Liz” Harris Simmons

Elizabeth “Liz” Harris Simmons, 83, of Brandon, Florida, formerly of Clarkesville, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2020.  The family will announce plans for a memorial service at a later date. Memorials may be given to Barrow County Family Connection online or at P.O. Box 278, Winder, GA 30680.

Travis Horace Smith Jr.

A private family graveside service for Travis Horace Smith Jr., 74, of Turnerville, will be held at Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Tim Holcomb officiating. Mr. Smith passed away Thursday, April 16, 2020.   Born Jan.

Joseph Leonard Burke Jr. 

The family of Joseph Leonard Burke Jr., 87, will observe a private graveside service.  Considering the shelter in place mandate, there will be a celebration of life fellowship dinner and service in memory of Joe at Hollywood Baptist Church on a date TBD, at the point church resumes.     Mr.

Douglas 'Doug' Henry

There will be public celebration of life for Douglas "Doug" Henry, 71, when circumstances permit. Mr. Henry, son of Dr. Charles and Helen Henry, well known Clarkesville attorney, died suddenly April 13, 2020. Born Aug.

James Edward 'Jim' Morrison

A private family graveside service for James Edward "Jim" Morrison, 95, of Clarkesville, was held Tuesday, April 21, at Clarkesville City Cemetery with the Rev. Grady Walden and the Rev. David Turner officiating. Full military honors were provided by the Grant Reeves Post No.

Luther Roberts Jr.

A private family graveside service for Luther Roberts Jr., 75, of Gainesville, will be held at Yonah Memorial Gardens with Pastor Joel Shadburn and Pastor Joe Frady officiating.   Mr. Roberts passed away Thursday, April 16, 2020.

Joan Olcott King

A memorial service for Joan Olcott King, 87, of Sautee Nacoochee will be scheduled at a future date.   Mrs.

Maggie Lee Collins Nelms

A private family graveside service for Maggie Lee Collins Nelms, 81, of Demorest, will be held at the Nelms Family Cemetery in Demorest.   Mrs. Nelms passed away Monday, April 20, 2020.     Born Dec. 10, 1938, in Clarkesville, she was a daughter of the late Frank Collins and Molly Ramey Collins.

Joyce Bellamy

Joyce Bellamy, 82, of Baldwin, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, April 16, 2020. Private graveside services will be held at the Baldwin City Cemetery with the Rev. Terry Rice and Mr. David Sanders officiating.

Magdalena Diego Tomas

Magdalena Diego Tomas, 40, of Cornelia, passed away Monday, April 13, 2020. A private family graveside service will be held at Yonah Memorial Gardens. Pastor Luis Rondon will officiate. McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia is in charge of arrangements.