Obituaries

Alice Erlandsen Granberry

A memorial service for Alice Erlandsen Granberry, 86 of Hamilton, will be held at 4 p.m. Jan. 26, with the family visitation at 3 p.m. at River of Life, 8060 U.S. Hwy 27, Hamilton. Mrs. Granberry passed away at Piedmont Columbus Regional Hospital Dec. 29, 2019. Born Sept.

Alfred William “Al” Green

Alfred William “Al” Green, 78, of Mt. Airy, passed away Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020. Memorial services were Tuesday, January 21, in the Chapel of McGahee-Griffin and Stewart. McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia was in charge of arrangements.

Joanne Ballew Cameron

Joanne Ballew Cameron, 74, of Cornelia, passed away Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020. Memorial services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 22, at Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel. Arrangements are in care of Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, South Chapel, Baldwin.

Carol Estelle Johnson

Carol Estelle Johnson, 80, of Clayton, passed away Monday, Jan. 20, 2020, at her residence.  A celebration of life will be held 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.

Patsy Ann Holden Gibson

Funeral services for Patsy Ann Holden Gibson, 74, of Demorest were held Thursday, Jan. 16, at Hillside Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Bill Trotter and the Rev. Leon Brown officiating. Interment followed the service in Turnerville Church of God Cemetery.  Mrs. Gibson passed away Tuesday, Jan.

Merton Joseph Bart III

Merton Joseph Bart III, 52, of Martin, passed away Monday, Jan. 13, 2020. No formal services have been planned.  Habersham Crematory of Cornelia is in charge of arrangements. 

Columbus Jay Carson

Funeral services for Columbus Jay Carson, 93, of Clarkesville, will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 15, at Bethlehem Baptist Church with Pastor Craig Ward and Pastor Tim Morgan officiating.   Mr. Carson passed away Monday, Jan. 13, 2020 at his residence.

Billy Horace Hulsey

Funeral services for Billy Horace Hulsey, 75, of Demorest, are scheduled for 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15, in the Chapel of McGahee-Griffin and Stewart with the Rev. Danny Kastner and the Rev. Tully Griggs officiating. Interment will follow in Skitts Mountain Baptist Church Cemetery. Mr.

Patrick Ausborn Pruitt

Memorial services for Patrick Ausborn Pruitt, 66, of Gainesville, were held Saturday Jan. 11, at Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel with the Rev. Matthew Mote officiating. Inurnment followed in Level Grove Cemetery. Mr. Pruitt passed away Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020.

Christine Gosnell Church

Funeral services for Christine Gosnell Church, 79, of Demorest, are scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15, at Mountain View Baptist Church with the Rev. Chad Parker and the Rev. Jamie Harvey officiating. Interment will follow in Yonah Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Church passed away Sunday, Jan.