Obituaries

Tessa Lynn Forrester Croy

Tessa Lynn Forrester Croy, 56, of Alto, passed away Tuesday, May 17, 2022. A memorial service was held Monday, May 30, in the chapel of McGahee-Griffin & Stewart. McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia was in charge of arrangements.

James Gregory McLeroy

A private memorial service will be held for James Gregory McLeroy, 63, of Clarkesville, formerly of Athens. Mr. McLeroy passed peacefully Saturday, May 28, 2022. Born April 9, 1959, in Athens, he was a son of the late James Lester "J.L." McLeroy and Barbara Ellen Saye McLeroy.

Thomas Allen Hill

Funeral services for Thomas Allen Smith, 87, of Baldwin, were Sunday, May 29, in the chapel of McGahee-Griffin & Stewart. The Rev. Scott Smith and the Rev. Tim Beasley officiated. Interment followed in the Harmony Baptist Church cemetery. Mr. Hill passed away Thursday, May 26, 2022. Born Feb.

Gary Michael Lyle

A graveside service honoring the life of Gary Michael Lyle, 77, of Mt. Airy, was held Saturday, May 28, at the Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church cemetery, 1095 Ayersville Road, Toccoa. Mr. Lyle passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at home surrounded by his family. Born Dec.

Gary Michael Lyle

Gary Michael Lyle, 77, of Mount Airy, passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at home surrounded by his family. A graveside service honoring the life of Gary will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 28 at the Mt.

Mary Patricia ‘Pat’ Kirves

Mary Patricia “Pat” Kirves, 84, of Lanier Village, Gainesville, died Friday May 20, 2022. A Celebration of Life will be held Thursday, June, 2, at 2 p.m. at Grace Episcopal Church in Gainesville. Arrangements by Hillside Memorial Chapel, Clarkesville.

Adell Wilson McAlister

Adell Wilson McAlister, 89, of Demorest, passed away Monday, May 23, 2022. Funeral services will be held at noon, Friday, May 27, in the chapel of McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home. McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia is in charge of arrangements.

Jackie P. Glaze

Funeral services for Jackie P. Glaze, 87, of Cleveland, will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, May 27, at Union Grove Congregational Church. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Mr. Glaze passed away Monday, May 23, 2022. Mr. Glaze was born March 9, 1935 in White County.

Deborah Ann Eller

Deborah Ann Eller, 59, of Demorest, passed away Thursday, May 19, 2022. No formal services are planned at this time. McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia is in charge of arrangements.

Tessa Lynn Forrester Croy

Tessa Lynn Forrester Croy, 56, of Alto, passed away Tuesday, May 17, 2022. Memorial services will be held at a later date. McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia is in charge of arrangements.