James Dale Blair

A memorial service for James "Dale" Blair, 92, of Cornelia will be held Oct. 9 at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Cornelia followed by visitation in the fellowship hall. Dale passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022.

Rhonda Annette Bridges

Graveside services for Rhonda Annette Bridges, 57, of Clarkesville, were held Thursday, Sept. 29, at Hillside Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Clarkesville. Ms. Bridges went home to be with the Lord Monday, Sept. 26, 2022 at her residence following a courageous battle with cancer.

James Dale Blair

James Dale Blair, 92, of Cornelia, passed away Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 9, at First Baptist Church of Cornelia. Arrangements have been entrusted to Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin.

Albert ‘Al’ Foley

Albert “Al” Foley, 79, of Cornelia, passed away Friday, Sept. 23, 2022 following a brief illness. Funeral services were held Sunday, Sept. 25, at Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel. Interment followed in Yonah Memorial Gardens with military honors provided by Grant Reeves Honor Guard.

Edna Pritchett

Funeral services for Edna Pritchett, 83, of Lula, are scheduled for 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 29, at Rock Springs Baptist Church with the Rev. Trey Garcia and Dr. Bart McMillan officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Mrs. Pritchett passed away Monday, Sept. 26, 2022.

Walter Curtis ‘Billy’ Phillips

Funeral services for Walter Curtis "Billy" Phillips, 84, of Mount Airy, are scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 23, at Hillside Memorial Chapel in Clarkesville with the Rev. Amanda Anderson officiating. Interment will follow in Hillside Gardens Cemetery with the Rev.

Helen Brown Dishner

A Celebration of Life for Helen Brown Dishner, of Clarkesville, formerly of Franklin, North Carolina, will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 4, in the chapel of Macon Funeral Home. Visitation will be 1 until 2 p.m. one hour prior to the service.

Kenneth Eugene Gordon

Funeral services for Kenneth Eugene Gordon, 81, of Demorest, were held Thursday, Sept. 22, at Bethlehem Baptist Church. Dr. Craig Ward and the Rev. Chip Cranford officiated.

Melinda Sue Gunnels

Melinda Sue Gunnels, 61, of Clarkesville, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Friday, Sept. 16, 2022. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Sept. 20, at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church in Demorest. Interment followed in Yonah Memorial Gardens.

Mary Frances Jordan Franklin

Graveside services for Mary Frances Jordan Franklin, 92, of Mount Airy, are scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, at the Victory Baptist Church cemetery with the Rev. Shane Jenkins and the Rev. Connie Berry officiating. Mrs. Franklin went home to be with the Lord Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022.