All Obituaries

Byron “Billy” Cornelius Williams, Jr of Gainesville, GA passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, October 31, 2019. Born June 14, 1947 in Nashville, Tennessee to Billy and Elizabeth Williams, Sr., Billy was a Veteran of Vietnam and a business owner for most of his career. He had a great love of fishing and had a soft spot for animals.  He was proceeded in death by his father, Billy Williams, Sr. and grandson, Andrew Williams. Billy is survived by his wife of 48...

Leonard Stewart, 93, of Gainesville, GA., passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 20, 2019. He was born March 10, 1926 in Des Moines, Iowa.  He was the second of nine children born to Elmer and Hazel Stewart.  He married his high school sweetheart Vera Mary Dean on October 26, 1947. After the birth of their three children, they moved from Iowa to Whittier, California, to raise their family.  In 1991, Leonard and Vera moved to Gainesville, Georgia to enjoy their...

Susana D. Flores, age 92, of Gainesville, GA passed away October 16, 2019. She is survived by her daughters, Susana Flores Acosta, Maria Ticas, Irma Baires, and Gladys Cuellar; along with 10 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, and 1 great great grandchild. The family will have a visitation and service from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm Friday, October 18, 2019 at Hillside Chapel Funeral Home in Gainesville, GA. Susana will be transported for interment in El Salvador following the...

Joseph Douglas "Doug" Morris, Sr. , age 72, peacefully entered into the arms of Jesus on October 11th, 2019.   Doug was raised in the heart of his community of Lula, Georgia by Lealon and Maude Morris who were local business owners.  His parents delighted in their son and instilled in him their values of love and service. Doug is survived by his wife, Martha Evelyn Tarrer Morris; his daughter and son-in-law, Tara Leigh Morris Barrett and Matthew Barrett; his son...

Tilden Eugene "Gene" Clopton, age 78, of Lula, GA, formerly of Young Harris, GA,  died October 6, 2019. Survived by wife, Donna Clopton of Lula, GA. Gene served two tours with the United States Air Force in Vietnam. While being active with the Vietnam Veterans Chapter #1101, he was instrumental in the presentation of the moving Vietnam Memorial Wall in Meeks Park, Blairsville, GA. He was a 50-year member of the Masonic Alpha Lodge, Fort Walton Beach, Florida. Gene was...

Patricia “Patti” Turman, 60, of Roswell, Georgia, passed away on October 2, 2019.  She was born on November 20, 1958 to the late Albert and Sally Morris.  She is survived by her children Jason Bailey and wife Katie of Cumming, GA, and Melissa Bailey and fiancée Joe Mays of Roswell, GA; two sisters Diana McCoy and Cheryl Bailey. Patti was a doting grandmother to her 13 grandchildren, Kaleb, Garret, Arianna, Landon, Gabriella, Braylen, Deante, Mason, Leigha,...

Mrs. Yvonne Garrett, age 82, of Gainesville, GA went to be with Jesus Thursday, September 26, 2019. Born on July 12, 1937 in Lumpkin County to the late Brown and Kate Walker, Yvonne was a loving wife, mama, and Nanny who will be missed by everyone who knew her. She was a homemaker, and loved Christmas and crafts. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Bess Strayhorn, Sue Mealor; and brother, Kenneth Walker. Yvonne is survived by her husband of 62 years, James Garrett, Sr., and their...

Shane Furgerson, 47, formally of Gainesville, died Thursday September 19, 2019.  Shane was born on November 28, 1971 in Gainesville to the late Ronnie W. and Sarah M. Furgerson. Shane is survived by his sister, Tammy Carranco and brother, Wesley Majors; aunt, Betty (Joel) Balderas; uncles, Jim (Laura) Majors and Billy Major. 7 nieces and nephews and 4 great-nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends Monday September 23 from 11-3 p.m. at...

Pearl Denney Johnson, age 88, of Gainesville, GA passed away Monday, September 16, 2019. Pearl was born in Ball Ground, Georgia and has lived in Gainesville for 40 years.  She was a member of Fairview Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband Charles E. Johnson II, and daughter Brenda C. Newhart. She is survived by her children, daughters Diane Thacker of Dahlonega, Ga., Karen S. Baggett of Gillsville, Ga., Deborah Childers of Gainesville, Ga., sons Stan Johnson of...

Amanda Carver Stowe, age 41, of Athens, GA passed away Friday, September 13, 2019. She was born in Gainesville, GA and graduated from North Hall High School. Amanda was preceded in death by her father, Kent Carver. She is survived by her daughters Kelsey Miles, Karlie Stowe and son Kaleb Stowe; mother Kathy Carver; sister Tara Cheatham and brother Josh Carver. Memorial services are scheduled for 12:00 Noon Thursday, September 19, 2019 at Hillside Chapel Funeral Home in Gainesville,...