Obituaries

John B. 'J.B.' Stephens

  Funeral services for John B. "J.B." Stephens, 90, of Alto, were held Monday, Nov. 29, in the Chapel of McGahee-Griffin and Stewart with the Rev. Clarence Reynolds and Pastor Kenny Kilby officiating. Interment followed in Mountain View Baptist Church Cemetery in Oakwood.    Mr.

Allen Miles Abernathy

  Funeral services for Allen Miles Abernathy, 80, of Clarkesville, are scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 1, at Union Baptist Church in Sautee-Nacoochee, with the Rev. Danny O'Kelly and the Rev. Alvin Burns officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.   Mr.

Lori Ann Owens Thompson

  The family of Lori Ann Owens Thompson, 63, of Demorest, will plan a celebration of life in the near future.   Mrs. Thompson passed away Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021.   Born Aug. 20, 1958, in Hialeah, Florida, she was the daughter of the late Francis Patrick and Elizabeth Ann Smith Owens.   Mrs.

Halter Hilton Smith

  Hatler Hilton Smith, age 87, of Cornelia, GA passed from this life on Sunday, November 21, 2021.    Born in LaFollette, Tennessee, on April 4, 1934, he was the son of the late Hatler Payne Smith and Mildred Hilton Smith.

Lisa Joan Kinsey Whitaker

  Funeral service for Lisa Joan Kinsey Whitaker, 56, of Cleveland, was held Sunday, Nov. 21, at Macedonia United Methodist Church in Cleveland. Pastor Jeremy McClain and the Rev. Garvis Kinsey officiated. Interment followed in the church cemetery.   Mrs. Whitaker passed away Thursday, Nov.

Sandra G. Elrod

  The family of Sandra G. Elrod, 78, of Powder Springs, received friends at the funeral home Sunday, Nov. 21. A memorial service will be held at a later date, please contact her son, David for more information.   Mrs. Elrod passed away Nov. 16, 2021, in Marietta.

Moragne Alexander (M.A.) Whitney III

  A celebration of life for Moragne Alexander (M.A.) Whitney III, 59, of Lake Burton, will be held Saturday, Nov. 20, at 1 p.m. at the Wildcat Fire Department firehouse on Lake Burton, 5228 Hwy. 197 North, Clarkesville. Covered dishes are welcome.   Mr. Whitney passed away Nov. 14, 2021.

William Brian Lewis

  William Brian Lewis, 57, passed away Nov. 15, at AdventHealth Gordon in Calhoun.   Born July 21, 1964, in Dalton, he was preceded in death by his father, Roy Lewis; and grandparents, Blanche and Lebron Houston, and Harold and Charlie Lewis.

Julia Ann Sellers Whitner Smith Hermanson

Funeral services for Julia Ann Sellers Whitner Smith Hermanson, 83, of Macon, are scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 20, at Williams Funeral Home in Milledgeville. Interment will follow at Macon Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery, Macon.   Mrs. Hermanson passed away Monday, Nov.

Margie Nell Taylor Thomas

  Funeral services for Margie Nell Taylor Thomas, 82, of Mt. Airy, are scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 17, in the Chapel of McGahee-Griffin and Stewart with the Rev. Thomas Gragg officiating. Interment will follow in Yonah Memorial Gardens.   Mrs. Thomas passed away Monday, Nov. 15, 2021.