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We talked in the midweek edition about sharing the COVID-19 vaccine with other mass producers so we can speed up this process, build our herd immunity and get past this pandemic.

David Michael Allen

David Michael Allen, 71, of Toccoa, passed away Monday, Feb. 8, 2021. Memorial services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, in the Chapel of McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until the service hour Saturday at the funeral home.

Alae Risse (Waldrep) Thomas

Mrs. Alae Risse (Waldrep) Thomas, 84, of Gainesville, passed away Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021. Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, at Memorial Park North Riverside Chapel with interment to follow in Alta Vista Cemetery.

Thomas Robert Hutchison

Thomas Robert Hutchison, 75, of Hazlehurst, passed away Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, at Faith Baptist Church, 812 East McIntosh Road, Griffin, GA 30223. The family will receivefriends from noon until the service hour Saturday at the church.

JoAnn Elizabeth Nichols Smith

Private family services for JoAnn Elizabeth Nichols Smith, 76, of Alto, will be held at a later date.  Mrs. Smith passed away Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021.    Born Nov. 15, 1944, in Sacramento, California, she was a daughter of the late Richard and Gilbert Forneir Nichols.

James Heidle

Funeral services for James Heidle, 91, of Clarkesville, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, at Hillside Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Tommy Stowe and the Rev. David Stancil officiating. Interment will follow at Bethlehem Baptist Church cemetery.

Larry L. Copeland

A celebration of life for Larry L. Copeland, 77, of Clarkesville, was held Saturday, Jan. 23, at Copey Creek Barn Venue. Mr. Copeland passed away Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021. Born Jan. 30, 1943, in Stephens County, he was the son of the late John Troy and Florinell Copeland of Clarkesville.

Wanslie LaTrelle Ivey Poole

Visitation services for Wanslie LaTrelle Ivey Poole, 93, of Clarkesville, were held Thursday, Feb. 11, at Hillside Memorial Chapel in Clarkesville.

Thomas Robert Hutchison

Thomas Robert Hutchison, 75, of Hazlehurst, passed away Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021. A memorial service will be announced. An online guest register is available and may be viewed at mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com. McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia is in charge of arrangements. 

Michael Ray Welborn

Memorial services for Michael Ray Welborn, 76, of Clarkesville, will be held at a later date.   Mr. Welborn passed away Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021. Born Jan. 1, 1945, in the historic "Charm House" when it was a doctor's clinic in Clarkesville. He was the son of the late S.L. "Spud" and Sara Welborn.