Obituaries

Ruth Maynard Smith

A private celebration of life service for Ruth Maynard Smith, 80, of Cornelia, will be held. Mrs. Smith passed away Sunday, May 16, 2021. Born March 6, 1941, in Raleigh, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Herbert Maynard and Mattie Carpenter Maynard.

Judy Ellison

Private graveside services for Judy Ellison, 98, of Clarkesville, will be held at Clarkesville City Cemetery.     Ms. Ellison passed away Friday, May 14, 2021.   Born Aug. 19, 1922, in Stephens County, she was the daughter of the late George Matthew Ellison and Susie Trotter Ellison.

Deborah 'Debbie' G. Martin

Memorial services for Deborah "Debbie" G. Martin, 69, of Lilburn, formerly of Baldwin, were held Sunday, May 16, at Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel with Pastor Matt Baker officiating. Interment followed in Baldwin City Cemetery.      Mrs. Martin went to be with the Lord Thursday, May 13, 2021.

Cheryl Elaine Crumley

Funeral services for Cheryl Elaine Crumley, 63, of Habersham Mills community, were held Tuesday, May 18, at Habersham Baptist Church with interment following in Habersham Cemetery.   Ms. Crumley went to be with the Lord May 14, 2021, after a short battle with cancer.     Born Dec.

Glenda Ann Segars Lawrence  

Glenda Ann Segars Lawrence, 71, of Baldwin, passed away Saturday, May 15, 2021. Funeral services were held Monday, May 17, 2021, at Damascus Baptist Church. An online guest register is available and may be viewed at mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com.

Sandra Sutton Argueta

Sandra Sutton Argueta, 58, of Alto, passed away Thursday, May 13, 2021. A celebration of Sandra's life will be held Sunday, May 23, at Unicoi State Park, Pavilion #7, from 3-6 p.m. An online guest register is available and may be viewed at mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com.

Kenny Galloway

Kenny Galloway, 52, of Baldwin, passed away Saturday, May 8, 2021. No Formal Services are planned at this time. Arrangements have been entrusted to Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, South Chapel, Baldwin. 

Melinda Burrell Lassiter

Melinda Burrell Lassiter, 82, of Cornelia, passed away Sunday, May 16, 2021.Funeral services will be held 3 p.m. Saturday, May 29, at Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel. Interment will follow in Level Grove Cemetery.

Nellie Arnold Burgess

Nellie Arnold Burgess, 81, of Alto, passed away Tuesday, May 18, 2021. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced soon. An online guest register is available and may be viewed at mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com.

Reverend Ronald Mote

Funeral services for the Rev. Ronald Mote, 75, of Demorest, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 15, at Bethel Temple Congregational Holiness Church. Interment will follow in the church cemetery with military honors provided by the Grant Reeves Honor Guard.   Mr.