The Northeast Georgian

Jim B. Mallory of Dallas, Texas, formerly of Cornelia, Georgia, passed away on April 17, 2022 in Dallas, Texas. He was retired from the healthcare computer system industry where he had been employed by IBM, Accenture, Electronic Data Systems, and Perot Systems Corporation at multiple locations across the United States. In addition to Texas and Georgia, Jim had lived in a number of other states including California, New Mexico, and North Carolina. His business years afforded him opportunities to travel to virtually all 50 states as well as European locations. By far, Jim's favorite place in the world was Paris, France. He was an active, engaged, and continuously sober member of...

Lee Etsel Shell, age 91 of Demorest, GA, passed away on Wednesday, February 23, 2022. A Graveside Service will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, March 2, 2022 at Eternal Hills Memory Gardens, Snellville, with Dr. Phillip DeMore and Pastor Keith Cox officiating. Mr. Shell was a native of Snellville, GA and a proud US Navy Veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carey Etsel and Audrey Ophelia (Lee) Shell; and grandson, Daniel Shell. Mr. Shell is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Sandra (Odom) Shell of Demorest, GA; sons, Ricky Shell, Danny Shell and Craig Shell, all of Snellville, GA; daughters and sons-in-law, Terisa and Tom Scott of Loganville, GA, Beth and Rocky Allen of...

Julia Ann Sellers, Whitner, Smith, Hermanson, age 83 of Macon, passed away on Monday, November 15, 2021, at The Oaks Scenic View in Baldwin, Georgia. Julia enjoyed her roses and gardening and was always ready to wet her hook to catch a fish. She was a "cut up," loving to play jokes and pranks on her friends and family. Born in Mount Airy, Georgia on November 11, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Roosevelt and Lizzie Mae Owens Sellers. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husbands Grant Smith and Jud Hermanson; her brothers Henry Harvey "Buddy" Sellers, Leon Sellers, and Frank Sellers; and sister Willie Blanch Sellers. Surviving are sons Greg Whitner...

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 &...

Stafford Bernard Brown, Sr., 69, died September 25, 2021, at his home in Cornelia, GA. His service will be held at the Georgia National Cemetery located in Canton, Georgia at 1:00 P.M. on November 16. Mr. Brown was born in Darlington, SC which is in Hartsville County. Stafford grew up on a farm and was raised by his adopted grandparents, who have preceded him in death. He played football in college for South Carolina State and went on to become a paratrooper in the Army. Stafford Brown Sr. ran his own business, Handyman Can Do, and enjoyed working to serve members of his local community. He was committed to always working hard and doing his best. He loved his family and enjoyed talking...

Mr. Wesley Darrell Kelly, age 38, of Clarkesville, GA, walked through the Pearly Gates on Thursday, August 12, 2021 at Habersham Medical Center surrounded by his family. Born January 15, 1983 in Buchanon, VA, he was the son of Darrell and Janice Carter Kelly. He was a member of Welcome Home Baptist Church in Mt. Airy, GA and was a manager with Ingles Market. Wesley had worked at Ingles for 23 years and was currently at the Cleveland Ingles. He loved his job and he enjoyed fishing, the beach, and recently traveling out west. Family members include his parents, Darrell and Janice Carter Kelly of Clarkesville; sister, Julie Kelly; niece, Zoie Kelly of Toccoa; brother and sister-in-law,...

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...

Anna Pauline Chitwood, 87, of Mauldin, SC, widow of Felma Chitwood, Jr. went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 while at home. Born in Cornelia, GA, Mrs. Chitwood was a daughter of the late Henry and Josie Garrett Hunter. She is survived by her sons and their families, Ricky (Kathy), Mike (Sissy), and Stanley (Christine); eight grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Bobby and David Hunter. She was preceded in death by three brothers, James, Tommy, and Kenneth Hunter, and her sister, Marie Purcell. A Funeral Service will be held on Sunday, March 21, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. at East Georgia Road Baptist Church, Simpsonville, with...

Orrville -- Daniel E. Barden, age 90, of Orrville, died Sunday, February 21, 2021, at the Justin T. Rogers Care Center Hospice in Akron, following a period of declining health. Daniel was born on December 29, 1930, in Cornelia, Georgia, to the late Frank and Anne (Turpen) Barden, graduated from Cornelia (GA) High School in 1949, and served as a Staff Sergeant in the United States Air Force during Korean War (European Theater). He then earned a Bachelor of Science Degree from North Georgia College and Southern University in 1958. He worked as a Engineer and Purchasing Manager for Babcock & Wilcox from 1958 to 1988 and then for Chem Power for 6 years, retiring in 1995. Daniel was a...

Mr. Paul Pullum, 88, of Oak Grove Rd. in the Metasville Community, entered into rest on Saturday, January 16, 2021, at his home. Mr. Pullum was born January 6, 1933, in Defuniak Springs, FL, to Allen Thomas Pullum and Stella Dell Turbeville Pullum. He joined the U.S. Army at the age of 16 and served as a Medic from 1950-1953. He fought in the Korean Conflict and received a Purple Heart. While serving in the Army, he met his wife, Katherine Anderson. He met her in San Miguel, CA, and was 19 at the time. They were married for 68 years. After being discharged in California, they moved to Florida, then to Georgia, where they lived for 38 years-twenty of those years in Washington, GA. ...

Timothy Stephen Welborn, age 56, of Bethlehem, Georgia, passed away on January 12, 2021. Timothy was born the son of the late Henry Lawrence Welborn and the late Betty Jean Dotson Welborn on November 25, 1964. He had many professions, and was considered a jack of all trades and a master of none. He was someone who could fix anything that was broken, and was always very resourceful. He was always able to make something out of nothing. Timothy followed the Lord and was a member of the Hebron Baptist Church and a faithful part of the Nothing But the Truth Family. He loved the outdoors and the quiet of deer hunting and the thrill of the chase. He loved riding and the roaring of motorcycle...

In consideration of public health and safety, A celebration of life for Charles Freeman Witt 72 of Habersham County will be held later at the Mount Bethel Community Church Cemetery. Charles passed away Saturday December 19, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Charles Freeman Witt was born November 17, 1948 in San Diego, California. Charles was the son of Eugene and Virginia Caudell Witt. Charles spent his childhood in Poway California. Charles married Kathy Dodd on January 26, 1969 in Habersham County at Mount Bethel Church of God. They returned to California to continue their school careers completing college at San Diego State University with degrees in Education. In...

On the evening of December 14, Cheryl died of Covid pneumonia after several weeks of a brave, tenacious struggle. A beautiful light has gone out in Northeast Georgia. She leaves behind her adoring husband Dr. David F Hermann; her son Keith; her grandchildren, Kya, Jessica, Jayce David; and her sisters, Kammi, Jennie, and Sandy; as well as many loved and loving patients she helped treat in Doctor Hermann's office over the past 25 years. She is preceded in death by her son Stewart. In lieu of funeral services, Cheryl would appreciate donations to a cause such as the cancer society so that her remembrance might benefit those who continue the fight. Please keep the Hermann family in your...

Mrs. Lorrie Eleanor Giles York, age 58, of Toccoa, passed away Sunday, December 13, 2020 at her home. Born September 4, 1962 in Rabun County, she was the daughter of the late Willie and Lulu Belle Coalley Giles. She was of the Baptist Faith and worked for the Department of Driver Services. Family members include her husband, Alonzo York, of the home; sons and daughters-in-law, Jeremy and Cindy York of Commerce and Tucker and Rebecca York of Cornelia; daughters and sons-in-law, Miranda and Mark Odum of Demorest and Jamie and Eddie Silva of Toccoa; grandchildren, Alex, Breanna, Madalynn, Tyler, Alex, Michaela, Hannah, and Meghan; and her siblings, Judy Edwards, Jeff Giles, and Gussie Giles....

Rose Marie LeBlanc Hilton, age 89, of Toccoa, passed away Sunday, December 13, 2020 at her home. Born November 10, 1931 in Montreal, Canada and was of the Catholic Faith. Family members include her sons and daughters-in-law, John and Alma Hilton of Clarkesville, GA, Allan Hilton of Toccoa and Randy and Sharon Hilton of Toccoa; grandchildren, Shannon, Corey, and Jay Hilton; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by seven sisters and three brothers. No services are planned. Please keep the Hilton family in your thoughts and prayers and sign the online guestbook at www.whitlockmortuary.net Whitlock Mortuary is honored to be serving the family of Rose Marie LeBlanc...

Lisa Danielle Stone, age 48, of Cornelia, Georgia, entered into Heaven's gate on Sunday, November 22, 2020. She is preceded in death by her mother Barbara Lafaye Stone. She is survived by her father Terry L. Stone. Her void will be felt, and silence heard, as she will never be forgotten. She was loved by all her family and friends. On-line condolences may be expressed at www.crowellbrothers.com. Arrangements entrusted to Crowell Brothers Funeral Homes & Crematory, 201 Morningside Dr., Buford, GA 30518. 770-945-9999

Leota Evelyn Beadle, 103, passed away Sunday, November 7, 2020, surrounded by family at her granddaughter's home in Mount Airy, Georgia. Evelyn was born in Lake Bruce, Indiana on February 18, 1917 to Charles and Rosa Enyeart. She met and married the love of her life, Lester Beadle, in 1940. After his enlistment in WWII, she performed his job as a tool and dye engineer until his return. Their only daughter, Vicki was born in 1948. In 1959, their small family moved from Michigan to Florida for Lester's career. She was a successful manicurist, homemaker, and gardener for many years. She told her great-granddaughter that Jesus and Lester were the best decisions she ever made. Her husband...

Sarah Garrison Heindel, 94, of Mount Pleasant, SC, wife of 71 years to the late Sydney Clark Heindel, Jr., entered into eternal rest Monday, September 14, 2020 at her son's home surrounded by her family. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Sarah was born March 30, 1926 in Cornelia, GA, daughter to the late Frank Davis Garrison and Ruth Shelton Garrison, where she grew up on a farm full of orchards and livestock. She was available to help almost anyone. She kept an eye on elderly relatives, and was always responsible and reliable in any enterprise. She valued education not just for where it could get you, but for what it could help you become. She graduated from the University...

Patricia Louise Bow Lee, age 76 of Scottsville, Kentucky was called by her Lord to her heavenly home on July 15, 2020. She passed away peacefully at Bowling Green Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Bowling Green, Kentucky. She was born in Gainesville, Georgia on August 27, 1943, the daughter of Mildred Willis Bow and Leslie Lee Bow, both deceased. She was a graduate of North Georgia School of Medical Technology and worked in the laboratories of numerous hospitals throughout southeastern USA as well as locally at Graves Gilbert Clinic and Bowling Green Medical Center. She loved her family and was the mother of two boys, Byron S. Lee of Bowling Green and Adrian F. Lee of Denver, CO....

Lewis Farmer Reeves, Jr., age 82, of Clayton, Georgia, passed away on May 19, 2020. Lewis was born on July 8, 1937 to the late Lewis Farmer Reeves, Sr. and the late Rubye Belle Dickerson Reeves. Lewis was a graduate of Rabun County High School and attended Georgia Institute of Technology. He grew up in the family business and became President of Reeves Hardware for over fifty-five years. During that time he led the company to new locations in Dillard and the Feed and Farm in Clayton. He has three generations of family following his stellar leadership, and provided countless numbers of jobs to people in our community. Lewis was a role model and a pillar of the community. He supported...

Carolyn Joyce Herron Young, 77, resident of Ninety Six, widow of Franklin Alden Young, Jr. passed away, Friday, April 24, 2020 at her home. Born February 8, 1943 in Toccoa, GA, she was the daughter of the late Warren Elra and Sara Grace Goolsby Herron. She was a graduate of North Habersham High School. Mrs. Young was a member of Siloam Baptist Church and the Dorcas Sunday School Class. Surviving are five children, Kathleen A. Wright of James Island, SC, Philip B. Watson and wife Mary of Wadmalaw Island, SC, Mary Elizabeth DiPaolo and husband Charlie of Charleston, Suzanne C. Robinson and husband Raymond of Ninety Six and Thomas F. Young and wife Christy of Woodstock, GA; one sister,...