All Obituaries

Angela Dorene Swafford, age 55, of Gainesville, GA passed away Thursday, January 30, 2020. She was a lifelong resident of Hall County and of the Baptist Faith. She was preceded in death by her father, James Odell Swafford; brother, Jerrold Swafford; and sisters, Frances Swafford and Urshula Swafford.  Angela is survived by her mother, Arrahwanna Chumbler Swafford, Oakwood, GA; nieces, Michelle (Allen) Hyde, Flowery Branch, GA; Amanda (Matt) Stowers, Murrayville, GA; and Allison...

Mr. James W. Hollis, age 90, of Gainesville, GA passed away Thursday, January 30, 2020.  He spent most of his adult life in Gainesville and served his country in the United States Army, serving during the Korean War. He was a pharmacist for 47 years at Riverside Pharmacy in Gainesville and a member of Church of Christ in Gainesville.  James was the son of the late Ernest and Sarah Westbrook Hollis, and was also preceded in death by his sister, Virginia Hollis. He is survived by...

Arthur Mark Edward Thompson Jr. age 66, of Oakwood, GA found eternal peace on Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at Northeast Georgia Medical center. Arthur was born April 29, 1953 in Hartford Wisconsin to Arthur Mark Sr. and Harriet B (Kempfer) Thompson. He was united in marriage to Donna Mae Hartwig on October 27, 1973 at St. Paul’s Cathedral in Fondulac Wisconsin. After serving his country in the Army with a rank of E4 and being Honorably discharged, Arthur made his career in HVAC. Among...

Richard Neil Pfersick, age 73, of Gainesville, GA passed away Friday, January 10, 2020. The son of the late Winfred and Myrtle Talbert Pfersick, Richard was retired as CFO of Mansfield Oil, and enjoyed fishing and spending time at the Outer Banks in North Carolina. He was a kind and generous person who helped everyone, and will be greatly missed.  Richard is survived by his wife of 15 years, Kathy Boggs Pfersick; son, Richard D. Pfersick; daughter, Amanda Pfersick; sister, Jeannie...

James Lester Lint, Sr. died after an extended illness in his home on January 3, 2020, at the age of 71. James is survived by his children James Lester Lint, Jr. and his spouse, Gayle, and children, Jase and Weber, Kelleigh; Jean Strickland and her spouse, Christopher, and children, Emmaleigh and Maggie; and Sandra Lint Hulsey and her spouse, Cale.  James extended family includes his sisters, Shirley Meeks Robinson, Gloria Lint Moses and Carol Lint Price; and  his brothers, Gary...

Marsha Aline Castleberry age 54 of Cumming, GA passed away on December 28th in her home surrounded by her loving family. The world lost a wonderful God fearing woman, loving wife, amazing mother and, Emmie. Aline was born November 17, 1965 in Gainesville, GA to the late Preston Dover and Deborah Gilleland. She is survived by her husband Richard Castleberry of Cumming, GA; sister Robin Autry of Clermont GA; brother Kevin Dover of Pennsylvania; sister Sherry Hastings of...

Patricia Frances McDaniel McKee; born in Griffin, GA May 24, 1943, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 20th, 2019 at N.E.G.M.C in Gainesville, GA. Patricia was of the Baptist faith and a long member of Union Baptist Church in Griffin. She was a homemaker, who loved to cook and play bingo. She adored her friends and family. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy McKee; sister, Joyce McDaniel Ridgeway; and brothers, Charles McDaniel and...

Robert “Ray” Annison passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 19, 2019. Ray was born on Long Island, New York, to Marie and Alexander Annison on December 30, 1934. He spent most of his life in New York, but the draw of the North Georgia mountains was strong enough for him to relocate to Helen, Georgia. He was a navy veteran, a carpenter by trade and a pilot by choice; a hobby he truly enjoyed since 1972.  He is survived by 5 children, 7 grandchildren and 3 great...

Angella Robin Theresa Stuart, age 30, of Gainesville passed away Saturday, December 14, 2019.  Born February 28, 1989 in Gainesville, Georgia, she was the daughter of David Michael Stuart and Betty Josephine Stuart.  Survivors in addition to her parents include son Weston Stuart, Gainesville, Georgia; sister Leanne Riley, and brother-in-law Justin Riley; sister Crystal Baily and brother-in-law Tyler Baily; and sister Janea Mooney and brother-in-law Ross Mooney.  A host of...