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After a beautiful faithful life, and courageous battle with cancer, Marjorie "Mardi" Roberts Morris, 86, passed away peacefully on August 7th, 2022. Mardi was a blessed mother, grandmother, teacher, friend and volunteer. She loved her Gainesville community, and enjoyed many decades of teaching Science, English and Special Education. Mardi is survived by her twin sister, Jean Schimmel (Bill), daughter, Amy Kuhnel (Brian), son, Scott Roberts (Dawn), six grandchildren, who loving knew her as "GrandMardi", Brent Kuhnel, Adam Kuhnel, El Kuhnel, Ford Roberts, Price Roberts, Chase Roberts (Lynne) and one great-grand daughter, Reagan Roberts. Mardi loved her church, First Presbyterian Church of...

Lora Allen Duncan Carr, age 94, of Braselton, Ga. passed away on Friday, July 1, 2022. She was born in Oakwood, Ga. to William Madison Allen and Mary Wingo Allen. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Orville Duncan, second husband William H. Carr, son, Eric Duncan, step-son Michael Carr and granddaughter, Dana Everett, sisters, Louise Roebuck and Beulah Mae Dobbs. She is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Florence and Jim Garmon of Braselton, daughter-in-law, Beverly Duncan, Six grandchildren, twenty-one great grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren. There are no funeral services planned. Interment will be in Broadlawn Memorial Gardens in Buford, Ga. To express...

Loyd Thrasher, age 98, of Buford, GA passed away on Tuesday, June 14, 2022. He was preceded in death by his wife of 73 years, Thelma Porter Thrasher; parents, Alvin and Zina Berry Thrasher; 2 brothers, 2 sisters. He is survived by his sister, Ann Thrasher Jordan, Buford, GA; brother-in-law, Mr. Bonnie Roberts, Buford, GA; sister-in-law, Imogene Porter, Buford, GA; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Thrasher was born May 3, 1924 in Buford, GA. He was a retired warehouse supervisor from the Water Department of Gwinnet County Government after 13 years of service. He was a member of New Cannon Baptist Church, Lawrenceville, GA and served as a Deacon for 55 years. Mr. Thrasher sung...

Mr. Michael Newton Buffington, age 76, of Commerce passed away on Monday, June 13, 2022 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center Braselton. Mr. Buffington was born in Gainesville to the late, William Newton and Jessie Dean Edwards Buffington. Mr. Buffington was retired from the Department of Corrections and the Georgia National Guard. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Commerce, US Air Force veteran, a member of the Disabled American Veterans, Vietnam Security Police Association, Air Commando Association, American Legion Post 56 & 93, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia Brotherhood, and LZ Friendly. In addition to his parents, Mr. Buffington was also preceded in death by his...

John Louis Westbrook, 95, of Buford went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, May 21, 2022. Louis was born October 23, 1926 in Wilcox County, Georgia to the late Homer Clyde and Cleo Alice Westbrook. The family lived there four years and moved to neighboring Crisp County. He was educated early in Cordele and Crisp County schools. The family moved back to Wilcox county when he finished high school. In 1943 he entered Martha Berry College, Rome, Ga. At the age of sixteen and completed two years before entering military service at age eighteen, during World War II. Most of his military tenure was served in the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign and was stationed in Honolulu, Hawaii at...

Mr. Timothy "Troy" Webb, age 56, of Dahlonega, GA died on May 15, 2022. Services were Thursday May 19, 2022 at 1PM at Dahlonega Baptist Church, 234 Hawkins St, Dahlonega, GA 30533, Rev. John Paul Webb, Eulogist. Interment followed in Memorial Park, Dahlonega, GA. Final arrangements were entrusted to Willie A. Watkins Funeral Home Carrollton Chapel. 770-836-0044.

Wilma Tressie Carter Thompson Chandler, age 95 of Homer, GA passed away on Sunday, April 3, 2022. She was born on Aug. 10, 1926 in Banks County to the late Willie Darnell and Mamie Wood Carter. She was preceded in death by her first husband of fifty years, George H. Thompson, Sr. and her second husband Horace Grady Chandler of almost 16 years. Survivors include a son, George H. (Janelle) Thompson, Jr., Stockbridge; a daughter, Mary Elaine Thompson, Homer; two granddaughters, Georgia Oliver, Holly Sene; a great granddaughter, Savannah Reno; great-grandsons, Alex Oliver, Lathaniel Driver, Micah Driver, Tristan Driver; two great-great grandchildren; and a number of loved nieces and...

William Robert "Bill" Garner III, age 72, of Chestnut Mountain, passed away on March 21, 2022, after a battle with cancer. Bill was born in Knoxville, TN, on September 1, 1950, to parents William Robert Garner, Jr. and Betty (Woods) Garner. Bill leaves behind a family that was proud of who he was and will miss him terribly. He is survived by his loving family: wife, Sharon Garner; his daughter, Melissa Garner; sons Joshua Garner and Billy Garner, brothers: Ronnie Garner, Jack Garner, and Eddie Garner; stepsons Bryan DeYoung and Chris DeYoung and 8 grandchildren: Jeremiah Garner, Snowy Garner, Woodsy Garner, Billy-Bob Garner, Elizabeth DeYoung, Everett DeYoung, Sophie DeYoung. In his early...

Robert E. "Bob" Brand, age 90, of Buford, GA passed away on Monday, March 14, 2022. He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Billie Tribble Brand. He is survived by his sons, Robert E. Brand, Jr. (Mary), Lawrenceville, GA, Barton Lee Brand, Buford, GA, Brian Ansley Brand, Hayesville, NC; grandchildren, Robert E. Brand, III, Brock Harold Brand (Erin), Blake Thornton Brand, Ansley Marie Brand; great-grandchildren, Bradley Brand, Blu Brand, Beck Adam Brand; nephews, Michael Brand, David Brand, Jr., Douglas Brand; nieces, Michelle Brand, Patricia Brand. Mr. Brand was born on March 6, 1932 in Atlanta, GA. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army for 4 years and he attended pharmaceutical...

Marilyn Postell, age 69, of Greenville, SC, formerly of Buford, GA, passed away on Sunday, March 6, 2022. She is survived by sister, Jacquelyn "Jackie" Postell, Nashville, TN; first cousins Jerome and Annette Compton, Flowery Branch, GA, Melinda Compton Ridgeway, Buford, GA, Jeanne Davis Gullett, Duluth, GA; special friends Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Sims and Family and other relatives. A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 13, 2022 in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home, Buford, GA with Mr. Kenneth Sims officiating. Interment will follow at Broadlawn Memorial Gardens, Buford, GA. The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Sunday, March 13, 2022 prior...

James "Jim" Daniel Bailey, of Gainesville, Georgia, died Tuesday, February 15, 2022, following an extended illness resulting in Hospice care at his daughter's home in Athens, Georgia. He was 75. For a full obituary, see www.BernsteinFuneralHome.com. Bernstein Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Vance Martin Livingston, 81, passed away on Saturday, February 12, 2022, after a brief illness. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 P.M. on Saturday, February 19, 2022, at Bethel Church, 5261 Columbia Rd, Orangeburg. Rev. Joey Bozard will be officiating. Burial will follow at Crestlawn Memorial Gardens, 4830 Columbia Road in Orangeburg. Mr. Livingston was born on October 14, 1940, in Orangeburg. He was the son of the late Clinton Martin Livingston and the late Carolyn Gladys Felkel Livingston. He served his country in the United States Army. Mr. Livingston earned his bachelor's degree from Limestone College. He was predeceased by his wife of 47 years, Beverly Ann Livingston; brothers,...

Bailey, Joseph Oliver, "Joe", age 81, formerly of Gainesville, Georgia, passed away October 1, 2021, at home surrounded by his family. He graduated from Gainesville High School, and then went on to Georgia Tech and Southern Polytechnical Institute studying Industrial and Mechanical Engineering. Joe was in Industrial Sales and Distribution for several companies including Johnson & Johnson, Snow Filtration, and O.I. Schott. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, and off roading. He was a fan of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets and Atlanta Braves. Joe was an Eagle Scout and was a devoted member of the Sons of the Confederacy as well as the Habersham &...

Kay Ramsey Youngs, of Louisville, Tenn., died peacefully at home on August 19, 2021. She had just celebrated her 90th birthday with family and friends on May 10. Born in Mulberry Gap, Tenn., to Beverly J. and Maysie Ramsey, Kay was valedictorian of Hancock County High School's class of 1948. She earned a bachelor's degree in home economics from the University of Tennessee in 1952. While at UT, she was among the candidates for Apple Festival Queen, Phi Sigma Kappa Fraternity's Moonlight Girl, and the Agricultural Club's Barnwarmin' Queen. She obtained a master's degree in psychology from Tennessee Technological University in 1968, where she was a member of the Kappa Delta Pi honor society in...

Mr. Carlton Harry Colwell, age 95 of Colwell Drive, Blairsville, passed away peacefully on Monday August 9, 2021 in the Union General Hospital following an extended illness. Carlton was born on June 27, 1926 in Blairsville, GA., son of the late Patrick Colwell & Hattie Weaver Colwell. Carlton served in the United States Army in 1944. After his discharge, he soon became employed at the Bell Bomber Plant which is now known as Lockheed Marietta. In 1948, Carlton met and later married the love of his life; Odetta Ralston of Fannin County. After moving Odetta to Atlanta, he worked at General Motors for 7 years. As he longed to return to the North Georgia Mountains, Carlton established and...

Jean Clifton Damian died peacefully at home on Saturday, June 12th, surrounded by her family. Born at home on Millhaven Plantation in Screven County, Georgia in 1938 to William Watson and Jennie Mae Clifton, Jean proudly held the title of "youngest child" of nine, even though she was only seven minutes younger than her twin sister, Jane. She loved being the baby of her large family. Jean and Jane were known for their somewhat mischievous ways as they lived an active and carefree life in the south Georgia countryside, and they were fondly referred to as "double-trouble" by their indulgent, older siblings. Jean is survived by her beloved husband, Raymond, who lovingly cared for her with all...

Helen Kay Swanson, age 85 of Cornelia GA, passed peacefully, surrounded by her family, Wednesday June 9, 2021. Born in Austin, Texas, she was the daughter of H.M. Stewart Sr. and Helen Stroud Stewart. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her daughter Sabrina Kay Swanson. Kay graduated from Mary Washington College in Fredericksburg, VA and while there she met her husband Dean who was attending the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD. They married in 1957, and reached their 64th wedding anniversary on the day of her passing. While Dean was in the US Airforce serving as a fighter pilot, they were stationed in various locations including Arizona, which they fell in love with...

Pauline Overton Hartford was born in London, England on October 24, 1925. She met the love of her life, James Nicholson Hartford Jr., when he was stationed in England in 1944. She was preceded in death by her husband, and by her parents, Rosina Close Overton and Harry Rudall Overton. She is survived by three daughters, Carolyn Mahar (Jim), Linda Huggins (Jere/Harlan), and Gina Garth (Johnny) as well as five grandsons, Matthew Mahar (Christina), Andrew Mahar (Mindy), Jonathan Huggins (Samantha), Lakin Garth (Katharine) and Stuart Garth (Courtney). She was also blessed with eight great-grandchildren who knew her fondly as "Gran." As a young girl, she loved horses and won awards for her...

Mr. Richard Clay Moon age 53 of Talmo Road, Talmo, GA., formerly of Oglethorpe County, GA., went to be with the Lord on Wednesday April 21, 2021. Richard was born on November 11, 1967 in Athens, GA., son of Minnie Eva Nation & the late Richard Phillip Moon Jr. Clay was a devoted hard-working man who always provided for his family. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and son that always loved to spend precious time with his wife & family. Clay proudly owned & operated RCM Cartage Trucking Company for several years. He also dearly enjoyed riding his motorcycle in his free-time. Clay is preceded in death by his father and a step-son; Austin Anderson. He was a member of...