Obituaries

Melba Lewallen Wiley

Melba Lewallen Wiley, 72, of Lula, passed away Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022.  Services were held Monday, Oct. 17, in Chapel of McGahee-Griffin & Stewart with the Rev. Drewery Loggins officiating.  Interment followed at Clemons Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery.

Mrs. Zelma Spivey Humphries

A celebration of life service for Zelma Spivey Humphries, 93, of Clarkesville, was held Monday, Oct. 10, at Hillside Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Terry Rice, the Rev. Adam Humphries, and the Rev. Tim Humphries officiating. Interment followed in Habersham Cemetery with the Rev.

Betty Ann Bleckley

Funeral Services for Betty Ann Bleckley, 76, of Cornelia, will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14, at Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel with the Rev. Shannon Irvin officiating. Interment will be held at the Head of Tennessee Baptist Church Cemetery in Clayton. Mrs.

Sylvia Marie “June” Smith Wilson

Sylvia Marie “June” Smith Wilson, 92, of Commerce, passed away Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022. No services are planned at this time. An online guest register is available and may be viewed at mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com. McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia is in charge if arrangements.

Verlon James Brock

Verlon James Brock, 75, of Homer, passed away Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022.  Funeral services were held Tuesday, Oct. 11, in the Chapel of McGahee-Griffin & Stewart. Interment followed at Mountain View Baptist Church Cemetery.

Ann Hubbuch Matthews

A service for Ann Hubbuch Matthews, 78, of Cornelia, will be held at Hillside Chapel in Clarkesville Saturday, Oct. 15. Service begins at 1p.m. with visitation at 12:30 p.m.     Mrs. Matthews passed away Oct. 6, 2022.   Born in 1944, in Birmingham, Alabama.

Winnie Lou Stewart Tench

Funeral services for Winnie Lou Stewart Tench, 84, of Clarkesville, were held Sunday, Oct. 9, at Hillside Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Milton Martin Jr. and the Rev. Tim Tanner officiating. Interment followed in Habersham Cemetery with the Rev. Anthony Shore officiating at the graveside.     Mrs.

Mrs. Nancy 'Elizabeth' King Grier

Funeral services for Nancy "Elizabeth" King Grier, 89, of Alto, were held Saturday, Oct. 8, in the chapel of McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home with Pastor David Tomlin officiating.   Mrs. Grier passed away peacefully Oct.

Carol Sue Tomlin Smith

Services for Carol Sue Tomlin Smith, 65, of Clarkesville, were held Tuesday, Oct. 11, in the Chapel of McGahee-Griffin & Stewart with Minister Chad Holcomb and Minister Branson Sanders officiating. Interment will follow at Fairfield Baptist Church Cemetery.   Mrs. Smith passed away Friday, Oct.

William Ray Rice

Funeral services for William Ray Rice, 89, of Cornelia, are scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12, at New Hope Baptist Church with the Rev. Chris York and the Rev. Robert Nix officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.   Mr.