All Obituaries

James Verlin Ritchie of Mountain City, Georgia passed away on April 30, 2024. Verlin was born on February 8, 1940 in Mountain City, Georgia to the late Ethel Lee Ritchie. After high school, he joined the Army. Verlin was honored to serve his country. After this, he worked as a union carpenter in commercial construction. Upon retiring from the carpenters union, he returned home to Mountain City and continued his carpentry building homes. Verlin found joy in helping and doing for others. He...

Sandra Credle Gilbert, age 74, of Rabun Gap, Georgia passed away on April 30, 2024. Sandra was born on May 5, 1949 in Natchez, Mississippi to the late Annie Jo Davis and the late Benjamin Silas Credle. After school, she spent her days working as a nurse before founding and operating her own nursing staffing agency. Sandra enjoyed boating in Abaco, Bahamas. She loved her husband, Bob, and her two sons. Sandra has been married to the love of her life for a wonderful 57 years. She also...

Ruby June Horn was born on Sunday, April 21, 2024 to parents Conner Thomas Horn and Megan Nichole Horn at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Demorest, Ga. Sadly, Ruby June didn't get much time here on Earth because she is too precious and perfect. Lord GOD YEHOVAH called her beautiful soul home to be in the arms of her Messiah, JESUS YESHUA.    It is important that Ruby June's family rely on their faith in GOD to find comfort and understanding in the times that...

Chester Bronn Wood, of Tiger, passed away peacefully surrounded by family April 13, 2024.  He was born to William Homer Wood and Margaret Shook Wood Wilson in their home in Clarkesville, Georgia on December 5, 1943. He is preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Barbara Ann Wood, a stepfather, Eddie L. Wilson, and a special Aunt Louise Wood. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Sara Scruggs Wood, three children, Sabrona Watts (Kyle), Kerri Woods, (Jason) and Kim Wood. ...

Esther Elizabeth Brunner James passed away on April 11, 2024. Esther was born in Fountain City, Tennessee on April 18, 1943 to the late Edgher Brunner and the late Cecile Emiline Williams Brunner. After graduating high school in Knoxville, Tennesse, she studied to become a registered nurse as well as attended the Tennessee Temple Bible College in Chattanooga. Esther was a dedicated church attendee and sang in the choir wherever she went, often having solo performances during services. In...

Eugene “Gene” Osmond Roberts, age 95 of Clayton, went home to be with the Lord on April 6, 2024.  He was born in Howey-In-the-Hills Florida on September 22, 1928 to the late Mattie Jewell Roberts and Arthur Osmond Roberts. Gene is predeceased in death by his loving wife Helen Grimsley Roberts and his eldest daughter Kathryn Marie Keating.  He is survived by his beloved daughter Linda “Lynie” Baylor & son in law, Steve Baylor.  In addition, he is...

Franklin Duncan Martin known as Frank passed away on April 5, 2024.  He is preceded in death by his parents the late Franklin Duncan Martin and late Izorah Whitmire. He is survived by his loving wife Lou Williams Martin; one step son Robert Waymire. Frank worked as an electrical engineer for many years. He worked for PanAm Air, IBM, and NASA.  In his free time he enjoyed dancing. Frank won a few dance competitions. A graveside service will be held on Sunday April 7, 2024 at...

Nancy Susanne McNeeley Gardenhire, age 74, a cherished resident of Tiger, Georgia, passed away on April 4th, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born to the late Albert McNeeley and the late Marion Mildred Cecil McNeeley, Nancy was a beacon of light in her community, leaving behind a legacy of love and kindness. Nancy was a woman of diverse interests and talents. Her passion for gardening was evident in the lush beauty that adorned her home, a testament to her nurturing spirit and green...

Gordon Hopper, age 84, of Bettys Creek community passed on April 3, 2024, after an extended illness. Gordon was born in Rabun Gap, Georgia the son of the late John Jepty Hopper and the late Marry Burrell Hopper. Gordon loved fishing and coon Hunting. Then he enjoyed having fish fries with family and friends. He was devoted to his family and loved spending time with children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents Gordon was preceded in death by a brother, David...

Michael Banks Henderson Jr., age 29, of Dillard, Georgia, passed away on April 3, 2024. Michael was born in Jackson County, North Carolina, on April 21, 1994 to Michael Banks Henderson and Kimberly Dawnette McCall. He worked as a painter for Henderson Painting. Michael was a self-taught guitarist, songwriter and musician who recorded music in Nashville. Some of his music can be found on Spotify. In high school, he ran cross country. He enjoyed fishing, running, and doing anything that...