Obituaries

Ronald Lee Carroll

A memorial service celebrating the life of Ronald Lee Carroll, 73, of Clarkesville was held Sunday, Sept. 1, at Hillside Memorial Chapel. Pastor Matt Henderson officiated with interment following the service in Hillside Gardens Cemetery.   Mr. Carroll passed away Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019.

Doris Anderson Taylor

Memorial services for Doris Anderson Taylor, 87, of Clarkesville, were held Tuesday, Sept. 3, at Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel. A private family burial was held prior to the service at Bethlehem Baptist Church cemetery.  Mrs. Taylor went home to be with the Lord Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019.

Ellen Hamilton Elsen

Ellen Hamilton Elsen, 85, of Mt. Airy, was laid to rest Tuesday, Sept. 3, at Old Timpson Cove Cemetery with Pastor Connie Berry officiating. Mrs. Elsen went home to be with the Lord Sunday, Sept. 1, 2019.

Henrietta Ledford Herrin

Funeral services for Henrietta Ledford Herrin, 83, of Cornelia, are scheduled for 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4, at Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel, Demorest. Burial will follow in Yonah Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Herrin passed away Sunday, Sept.

Patricia Ann Poole Aaron

Memorial services for Patricia Ann Poole Aaron, 74, of Toccoa, are scheduled for 1 p.m.  Saturday, Sept. 7, at the chapel of McGahee-Griffin and Stewart Funeral Home with Dr. Roy Rogers officiating. Burial will follow in Nails Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. Mrs. Aaron passed away Thursday, Aug.

Eric Anthony Vaughn

Eric Anthony Vaughn, 48, passed away Aug. 23, 2019. The family will hold a private celebration of life at a later date. An online guest register is available and may be viewed at mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com. McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia is in charge of arrangements.

Dan Kirkland Gunnels

Funeral services for Dan Kirkland Gunnels, 74, of Jefferson, will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept 1, at the Chapel of Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, with Mac Gunnels and Dr. Bo Ryles officiating. Burial will follow in Evans Memory Gardens with Military Honors.

Katie Danielle Richins

Funeral services for Katie Danielle Richins, 19, of Cornelia, will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28, at the Hillside Memorial Chapel with Duane Richins, Jonathan Harris and Bishop Clay Thomas officiating.

Hal Wayne Chestnutt

Funeral services for Hal Wayne Chestnutt, 69, of Clarkesville, were held Sunday, Aug. 25, at Hills Crossing Baptist Church. The Rev. Gene Chestnutt, the Rev. Walter Singletary, the Rev. David Stancil and Asst. Chief Kevin Sprinkle officiated.

Danny Milton Church

Funeral services for Danny Milton Church, 68, of Clarkesville, will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 29, at Hillside Memorial Chapel.  Pastor Scott Crook will officiate with interment to follow the service in Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery.