Obituaries

Sharon Smessaert

Sharon Smessaert, 84, of Clarkesville, passed away Thursday, June 16, 2022. No memorial or services will be held and she was cremated per her wishes.

Gerald Richmond

A memorial service for Gerald Richmond, 76, of Cornelia, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 25, at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Oakwood. Mr. Richmond passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2022.

James Lee Thompson

In honor of his wishes, no formal services will be held for James Lee Thompson, 84, of Alto. Mr. Thompson went to be with the Lord Sunday, June 19, 2022. Mr. Thompson was born Sept. 13, 1937, in Walker Mountain, to the late Young and Vicie Thompson.

Dwain Whitehead

Graveside services for Dwain Whitehead, 78, of Mount Airy, were held Sunday, June 19, at the Hazel Creek Baptist Church cemetery. The Rev. Billy Burrell and the Rev. Trent Smith officiated. Mr. Whitehead went home to be with the Lord Thursday, June 16, 2022. Born Aug.

Linda ‘Lynn’ Hunt Westmoreland

Linda ‘Lynn’ Hunt Westmoreland, 71, of Alto, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, June 12, 2022 following an extended illness. A private interment will be held at the County Line Baptist Church cemetery in Cleveland.

Nancy H. Stovall

Private memorial services will be held at a later date for  Nancy H. Stovall, 99, of Cornelia. Mrs. Stovall passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at her residence. Born May 5, 1923, in Asheville, North Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Charles Crawford Hipps and Pertha Forster Hipps.

John L. Gray

Funeral services for John L. Gray, 88, of Tallulah Falls, are scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday, June 17, at Hillside Memorial Chapel in Clarkesville. Military honors will be provided by Grant Reeves Honor Guard. Interment will follow in Yonah Memorial Gardens. Mr.

James Charles ‘J.C.’ Loudermilk

No formal services are planned at this time for James Charles "J.C." Loudermilk, 90, of Mt. Airy. Mr. Loudermilk passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center. Born May 19, 1932, in Demorest, he was the son of the late Clarence and Mandy Cash Loudermilk.

Tina Lee Hembree

A private memorial service will be held for Tina Lee Hembree, 49, of Cleveland. However, a picture memorial presentation is available and may be viewed at mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com. Mrs. Hembree went to be with the Lord June 11, 2022. Mrs. Hembree was born July 30, 1972, in Gainesville.

Gaines Lewis ‘Bud’ Waldon

Funeral services for Gaines Lewis "Bud" Waldon, 89, of Alto, are scheduled for 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 15, at Alto Congregational Holiness Church with the Rev. Scott Ledbetter, the Rev. Robbie Coleman, and Bishop Ronald Wilson officiating.