All Obituaries

Dina Delacruz, age 55, of Gainesville, GA passed away Sunday, November 11, 2018 following a brief illness. She was a teacher at The Goddard School and a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother; and a member of Iglesia Pozo de Esparanza in Gainesville, GA. Dina is survived by her husband, Esteban De la Cruz; sons, Emanuel DelaCruz, Tevin DelaCruz; daughter, Genny DelaCruz; grandson, Ezekial DelaCruz (Lives with family); and her mom and dad, Jesus Andrade & Juana Perez (Living...

Deborah Strickland Shumake of Hall County, GA was born on June 7, 1954 to William D. Strickland and Opal Grogan Strickland.  She was preceded in death by her father and survived by her mother Opal Strickland, husband, Keith D. Shumake, children Lex and Casey Goff, Matthew and Whitney Shumake, grandchildren, Nolan, Rylin, Paxton, Jace, Avery, and Hartlyn.  Brothers, Mike and "Stephanie" Strickland, Mark Strickland.  Nephews; Andrew and Max Strickland. ...

William “Ryan” Watson, age 27, of Gainesville, GA ran into Jesus’ arms surrounded by his parents, Kevin and Louise Watson, family and friends at NEGMC suddenly of a prolonged illness on Wednesday, October 17, 2018. He was born November 10, 1990, and at 2 months old, was diagnosed with Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome. Not expected to live to 18, he fought and prevailed to live 9 more years. He is doing all the things he couldn’t do here on Earth. He is running, jumping,...

Sandra M. Wood, age 71, wife of Claude B. Wood, passed away on October 13th, 2018 at her home in Habersham County. Visitation will be held Saturday, November 3rd, 2018 from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM, followed by a Celebration of Life (Memorial Service) at 1:00 PM at Hillside Chapel Funeral Home, 1190 McEver Rd. Gainesville, GA 30504. The service will be officiated by Rev.Gary Smith and Father Geordan Geddings. She retired as Vice President of finances with Rogers-Wood & Associates. She...

Wyndee Tabitha Standridge, age 25, of Gillsville, GA passed away Thursday, October 11, 2018. She was a loving daughter, sister, and friend to all and will be missed by all. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Mildred Helton. She is survived by her parents, Ricky and Lisa Standridge, Lavonia, GA; brother, Justin Standridge, Lavonia, GA; grandparents, YD Helton, Lavonia, GA, Richard Standridge, Gillsville, GA; and Janis Dabney; aunts, Annette Holland, Kellie Jones, and Jan Poole;...

Ofelia Torres, age 47, passed away on Tuesday, October 9, 2018 surrounded by her loved ones at her home in Gainesville, GA after battling stomach cancer. Mrs. Torres was born December 21, 1970 in Talcosahua Jalisco, Mexico to Maria Cruz Castillo and Santos De Luna Leanos. She married Bartolo Torres on 08/28/1990. Together they raised one daughter and three sons. Ofelia was devoted to her faith, her family, and her husband whom she loved and was loyal to until the very end....

Jimmy David Clonts, age 55, of Gainesville, GA passed away Thursday, October 4, 2018. Funeral Services are scheduled for 1:00 PM Thursday, October 11, 2018 at Hillside Chapel Funeral Home in Gainesville, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 10 AM until service time.  Online condolences may be made at www.hillsidechapelfuneralhome.com Hillside Chapel Funeral Home & Cremation Services 1190 McEver Rd. Gainesville, GA is in charge of...

  Richard Leon Pingry, 84, formerly of Buffalo Grove, IL, passed away Thursday, October 4, 2018, at his Gainesville, GA home after an extended illness. Richard was born and raised Chicago, IL, and graduated from the University of Illinois in 1956 with a bachelor’s degree in Economics. He completed the ROTC program and served in the Army Reserves. Richard spent most of his working life in insurance, having worked for three major firms. Richard was born April 14, 1934 to the...

Rita Ray Shirley Treadwell, age 88 of Gainesville, GA passed away Wednesday, September 26, 2018. She was born in Honea Path, SC and had been a resident at Lanier Village Estates since 2005. Rita attended Richmond Professional Institute in Richmond, VA with studies in Art and Fashion Design, and went on in later years to become a student of Philosophy and Spirituality. She had a passion for art and crafts, especially oil painting. Rita was a Navy wife and lived in many locations over the...

Gregory “Greg” Charles Dunagan, age 63, of Gainesville, GA passed away Monday, September 24, 2018. He was born in San Francisco, CA to the late Charles James and Evelyn Stowe Dunagan, and served his country in the United States Army as a helicopter mechanic. He later became an automobile mechanic, and was a collector of various artifacts. Greg was a loyal friend and brother, and of the Baptist Faith. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer and Andy Smith;...