Obituaries

Ruby Goldie Thomason Free

   Funeral services for Ruby Goldie Thomason Free, 79, of Nicholson, formerly of Habersham County, were held Monday, Oct. 11, in the Chapel of McGahee-Griffin & Stewart with Eddie Palmer officiating. Interment followed in Old Mud Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.    Mrs. Free passed away Friday, Oct.

Teresa Kay Mullinax

   Funeral services for Teresa Kay Mullinax, 61, of Clarkesville, were held Sunday, Oct. 10, in the Chapel of McGahee-Griffin and Stewart with the Rev. Connie Berry officiating. Interment followed in Yonah Memorial Gardens.    Mrs. Mullinax passed away Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2021.

Garland Stanhope Mullinax

   Funeral services for Garland Stanhope Mullinax, 83, of Mount Airy, were held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 12, at Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel, with the Rev. Billy Burrell officiating. Interment followed in Hazel Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.    Mr.

Wilda Faye Carey

   The family of Wilda Faye Carey announces with great sorrow her passing Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, following a brief battle with cancer.    Ms. Carey was born Oct. 11, 1955 in Commerce and was a resident of both Banks and Habersham counties most all her life.

James L. 'Don' Simmons

James L. 'Don' Simmons    A celebration of life service for James L. "Don" Simmons, 82, of Cornelia, will be held at Mt. Zion U.M.C. in Alto, at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 30.    Mr. Simmons passed away Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021.    Born Aug.

Joseph Oliver 'Joe' Bailey

   Funeral services for Joseph Oliver "Joe" Bailey, 81, formerly of Gainesville, will be held Saturday, Oct. 23, at Ingram Funeral Home, 210 Ingram Avenue, Cumming, with the Rev. Shelia Preacher, officiating. The family will receive friends at 1 p.m. followed by a service at 2 p.m. in the Chapel.

John Michael Odum

   A service celebrating the life of John Michael Odum, 69, of Clarkesville, will be held at a later date.    Mr. Odum passed away Oct. 1, 2021 following a period of declining health.    Born Feb. 17, 1952, in Athens, Mr. Odum was the son of the late Rev. Howard E. and Delores M. Odum.

Richard Dale Thomas

   Funeral services for Richard Dale Thomas, 67, of Clarkesville, were held Thursday, Oct. 7, at Hillside Memorial Chapel in Clarkesville with the Rev. Donald Grizzle officiating. Interment followed in Hillside Gardens Cemetery.    Mr. Thomas passed away Monday, Oct. 4, 2021.    Born Aug.

Brenda Eloise (Isabell) Hudson

   Brenda Eloise (Isabell) Hudson, 74, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, at Black Hawk Senior Residence in Ft. Atkinson, Wisconsin.    Brenda was born Dec.

Dorothy Marilla Martin

   A private celebration of life for Dorothy Marilla Martin, 76, will be held for her family and friends.    Mrs. Martin died Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2021, of complications related to multiple myeloma.    Born Nov. 21, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Agnes and Roy Stephens.