Edna Rosalbia Payne, 90, Gainesville
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date with interment at the family plot in Tennessee.
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June 15, 2026
Hall
Edna Rosalbia Payne
Age 90 | Gainesville, Hall
Edna Rosalbia Payne, age 90 of Gainesville, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 8, 2026.
Born September 26, 1935, in Greeneville, Tennessee, Edna was the daughter of Omer Lee Gammon and Bertie Duncan Gammon. Edna was a successful business owner of 4 Kentucky Fried Chicken Franchise stores and a close, personal friend of Colonel Sanders himself, as the Colonel & wife, Claudia, would often stay at her home when in the area.
After selling the KFC business, she developed a successful career in Real Estate in both Georgia and later South Florida. Upon retirement, she returned to Georgia, where she continued to brighten everyone’s day with fabulous meals and lively, interesting conversations.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Charlotte Blankenship, and nephew, Chris Key.
Survivors include her children, Roger L. Brown, Danny (Caroline) Brown, and Jacque DeLisser; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and numerous extended family members, including special niece, Linda (Lonnie) Key.
As per her wishes, a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date with interment at the family plot in Tennessee.
Memorial Park Braselton Funeral Home, 5257 Hwy 53 Braselton, GA 30517 is in charge of arrangements. To share a memory or leave online condolences for the family, please visit www.memorialparkfuneralhomes.com.
Date of Passing: 06/08/2026 12:00 am
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Edna Rosalbia Payne, 90, of Hall
Edna Rosalbia Payne, 90
Hall
Edna Rosalbia Payne, age 90 of Gainesville, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 8, 2026.
Born September 26, 1935, in Greeneville, Tennessee, Edna was the daughter of Omer Lee Gammon and Bertie Duncan Gammon. Edna was a successful business owner of 4 Kentucky Fried Chicken Franchise stores and a close, personal friend of Colonel Sanders himself, as the Colonel & wife, Claudia, would often stay at her home when in the area.
After selling the KFC business, she developed a successful career in Real Estate in both Georgia and later South Florida. Upon retirement, she returned to Georgia, where she continued to brighten everyone’s day with fabulous meals and lively, interesting conversations.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Charlotte Blankenship, and nephew, Chris Key.
Survivors include her children, Roger L. Brown, Danny (Caroline) Brown, and Jacque DeLisser; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and numerous extended family members, including special niece, Linda (Lonnie) Key.
As per her wishes, a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date with interment at the family plot in Tennessee.
Memorial Park Braselton Funeral Home, 5257 Hwy 53 Braselton, GA 30517 is in charge of arrangements. To share a memory or leave online condolences for the family, please visit www.memorialparkfuneralhomes.com.
Paul Bowles, Jr.
Age 91 | Gainesville, Hall
Paul Bowles, Jr., 91, passed away on June 8, 2026. He was born in Atlanta, Georgia on November 11, 1934, to Paul Bowles, Sr. and Martha Burgess Bowles.
Paul grew up in Atlanta, Georgia and attended Kirkwood Grammar School, Murphy Junior High, and Decatur Boys High. At sixteen, he enrolled in Emory University before transferring to the University of Georgia where he graduated in 1956 earning his BBA. While at UGA, Paul was a proud member of the Georgia Beta Chapter of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. During this time, Paul met and began dating Thayer “Cissy” Corker. They were married in Athens in 1958 at Emmanuel Episcopal Church and began their life together in Atlanta before returning to Athens to raise their family.
For eighteen years, Paul worked at the First National Bank of Athens serving as a loan officer and later as Vice President. In 1983, he briefly served as President of WorldWide Travel Agency before finding his true professional passion selling bonds with The Robinson-Humphrey Company.
Paul was a talented musician playing many instruments by ear. At the start of WWII, a very young Paul participated in a talent show at the Fox Theater playing a medley of patriotic songs on his accordion including: “The Battle Hymn of the Republic,” “Anchors Away,” and “God Bless America” winning him a chance to play on an nationally-syndicated radio show out of New York City. His many musical talents always drew a crowd, and he was never a stranger to a dance floor.
Paul was active in the Athens Touchdown Club, the Athens Country Club, and the Athens City Club. He also loved spending time at Lake Burton with his family and friends like Rosalind and Johnny Mitchell.
After Cissy’s and Johnny’s passing in 1981 and while mourning their losses together, Paul and Rosalind fell in love and married in 1982. Together they embraced the belief that, ‘life is short’ and meant to be well-lived so they began traveling and seeing the world.
In 1991, they retired to Amelia Island, Florida where they spent nearly 30 years enjoying the beach, their bible studies, playing golf, riding bikes, entertaining friends, and watching Georgia Bulldogs’ football. When the grandchildren would visit, “GrandMan” was known for his full-breakfast spread of country ham, welsh rarebit and chipped beef.
In 2019, they moved to Lanier Village Estates in Gainesville, Georgia to be closer to family. Upon arrival, Paul and Rosalind were surprised to reunite with many old friends while making new friends as well. For a brief time at the Village, Paul enjoyed being in a small band as the piano player.
Paul is survived by his children: Thayer Bates (Carter) of Atlanta, GA; Ansley Perno (John) of Athens, GA, Paul Bowles III of Athens, GA; and Travis Dew (Tommy) of Charleston, SC; as well as Jay Mitchell (Lynn) of Atlanta, GA; David Mitchell (Mary) of Gainesville, GA; Dennis Mitchell (Amy) of Atlanta, GA; Lyn LaVallee (Jim) of Atlanta, GA; eighteen grandchildren; and sixteen great‑grandchildren.
A graveside service for both Rosalind & Paul will be held at Oconee Hill Cemetery in Athens on Monday, June 29 at 10:00am.
In lieu of flowers, the family invites donations to:
Lanier Village Estates
4000 Village View Dr
Gainesville, GA 30506
(678) 450-3000
Eagle Ranch
P.O. Box 7200
Chestnut Mountain, GA 30502
(770) 967-8500
Amelia Island Chapel
36 Bowman Rd
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 277-4414
Memorial Park Riverside Chapel, 989 Riverside Drive, Gainesville, GA 30501. 770-297-6200. For online condolences www.memorialparkfuneralhomes.com
Date of Passing: 06/08/2026 12:00 am
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Paul Bowles, Jr., 91, of Hall
Paul Bowles, Jr., 91
Hall
Paul Bowles, Jr., 91, passed away on June 8, 2026. He was born in Atlanta, Georgia on November 11, 1934, to Paul Bowles, Sr. and Martha Burgess Bowles.
Paul grew up in Atlanta, Georgia and attended Kirkwood Grammar School, Murphy Junior High, and Decatur Boys High. At sixteen, he enrolled in Emory University before transferring to the University of Georgia where he graduated in 1956 earning his BBA. While at UGA, Paul was a proud member of the Georgia Beta Chapter of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. During this time, Paul met and began dating Thayer “Cissy” Corker. They were married in Athens in 1958 at Emmanuel Episcopal Church and began their life together in Atlanta before returning to Athens to raise their family.
For eighteen years, Paul worked at the First National Bank of Athens serving as a loan officer and later as Vice President. In 1983, he briefly served as President of WorldWide Travel Agency before finding his true professional passion selling bonds with The Robinson-Humphrey Company.
Paul was a talented musician playing many instruments by ear. At the start of WWII, a very young Paul participated in a talent show at the Fox Theater playing a medley of patriotic songs on his accordion including: “The Battle Hymn of the Republic,” “Anchors Away,” and “God Bless America” winning him a chance to play on an nationally-syndicated radio show out of New York City. His many musical talents always drew a crowd, and he was never a stranger to a dance floor.
Paul was active in the Athens Touchdown Club, the Athens Country Club, and the Athens City Club. He also loved spending time at Lake Burton with his family and friends like Rosalind and Johnny Mitchell.
After Cissy’s and Johnny’s passing in 1981 and while mourning their losses together, Paul and Rosalind fell in love and married in 1982. Together they embraced the belief that, ‘life is short’ and meant to be well-lived so they began traveling and seeing the world.
In 1991, they retired to Amelia Island, Florida where they spent nearly 30 years enjoying the beach, their bible studies, playing golf, riding bikes, entertaining friends, and watching Georgia Bulldogs’ football. When the grandchildren would visit, “GrandMan” was known for his full-breakfast spread of country ham, welsh rarebit and chipped beef.
In 2019, they moved to Lanier Village Estates in Gainesville, Georgia to be closer to family. Upon arrival, Paul and Rosalind were surprised to reunite with many old friends while making new friends as well. For a brief time at the Village, Paul enjoyed being in a small band as the piano player.
Paul is survived by his children: Thayer Bates (Carter) of Atlanta, GA; Ansley Perno (John) of Athens, GA, Paul Bowles III of Athens, GA; and Travis Dew (Tommy) of Charleston, SC; as well as Jay Mitchell (Lynn) of Atlanta, GA; David Mitchell (Mary) of Gainesville, GA; Dennis Mitchell (Amy) of Atlanta, GA; Lyn LaVallee (Jim) of Atlanta, GA; eighteen grandchildren; and sixteen great‑grandchildren.
A graveside service for both Rosalind & Paul will be held at Oconee Hill Cemetery in Athens on Monday, June 29 at 10:00am.
In lieu of flowers, the family invites donations to:
Lanier Village Estates
4000 Village View Dr
Gainesville, GA 30506
(678) 450-3000
Eagle Ranch
P.O. Box 7200
Chestnut Mountain, GA 30502
(770) 967-8500
Amelia Island Chapel
36 Bowman Rd
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 277-4414
Memorial Park Riverside Chapel, 989 Riverside Drive, Gainesville, GA 30501. 770-297-6200. For online condolences www.memorialparkfuneralhomes.com
Paul Bowles, Jr., 91, Gainesville
A graveside service for both Rosalind & Paul will be held at Oconee Hill Cemetery in Athens on Monday, June 29 at 10:00am.
Virginia Dare Presley (Ginny) Enzor
Age 86 | Gainesville, Hall
Virginia Dare Presley Enzor (Ginny) passed away on Saturday, June 13 in Gainesville, Georgia. Funeral services will be held at Trinity United Methodist Church in Clermont, Georgia on Thursday, June 18 at 2pm with a reception to follow. The Reverend Chris Hester will officiate. Interment will be in the church cemetery.
Ginny was born in Taylors, South Carolina on August 20, 1939, to parents Clyde Andrew Presley and Janie Lavada Achord Presley. She grew up in Thomaston, Georgia and graduated from the R.E. Lee Institute in 1957. After graduation, she moved to Atlanta to take a job with Eastern Airlines as a meteorologist’s assistant and learned to plot weather maps. She met her husband Walt in Atlanta and married in 1958. Ginny also worked at Delta and Holder Construction before beginning her most important job: Mom and then later, Grammy. She focused on raising her two children Stacy and Wally in Snellville, Ga. until 1979 when the family moved to Gainesville.
Ginny spent many hours volunteering in the schools and with clubs like 4-H in both Snellville and Gainesville. She was a member of the Snellville Garden Club and enjoyed sewing for fashion shows and helping with the floats for the annual parade. In Gainesville, she joined the Creative Arts Study Club and continued sewing, knitting and painting along with chauffeuring her children and their friends and attending all of their activities.
Ginny was married for over 45 years to Walt when he passed away and she took charge of running his low voltage wiring business, Enzor Technologies, for over 15 years. In 2005, she attended a B.U.L.L.I. music class at Brenau after an almost 50 year lapse and rekindled her skills at playing clarinet. She joined the Believers Band at Gainesville First United Methodist Church and played with them for more than 15 years, even attending a week-long adult band camp to practice her technique. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church for over 45 years.
Ginny was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Walter P. Enzor, Jr., and her brother Wesley Presley.
She is survived by her daughter Stacy Enzor Finelli, her son Walter P. Enzor, III (Wally) and his wife Cindy, and her four grandchildren: Will Enzor, Jacob Enzor, Zoë Finelli and Addison Enzor, all of Gainesville, Georgia. She is also survived by her sisters Charlotte Ray (and Ken) of Meansville, Georgia and Carol Silver of Crestview, Florida and her sister-in-law Sarah Enzor Waters of Dunwoody, Georgia.
The family requests donations be made in her memory in lieu of flowers to one of the following: Trinity United Methodist Church, 5622 Clarks Bridge Road, Clermont, GA 30527, Believers Band, 2780 Thompson Bridge Road, Gainesville, GA 30506 or Hospice of Northeast Georgia Medical Center, 2150 Limestone Parkway Suite 222, Gainesville, GA 30501.
Memorial Park Riverside Chapel, 989 Riverside Drive, Gainesville, GA 30501. 770-297-6200. For online condolences www.memorialparkfuneralhomes.com
Date of Passing: 06/13/2026 12:00 am
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Virginia Dare Presley (Ginny) Enzor, 86, of Hall
Virginia Dare Presley Enzor (Ginny), 86
Hall
Virginia Dare Presley Enzor (Ginny) passed away on Saturday, June 13 in Gainesville, Georgia. Funeral services will be held at Trinity United Methodist Church in Clermont, Georgia on Thursday, June 18 at 2pm with a reception to follow. The Reverend Chris Hester will officiate. Interment will be in the church cemetery.
Ginny was born in Taylors, South Carolina on August 20, 1939, to parents Clyde Andrew Presley and Janie Lavada Achord Presley. She grew up in Thomaston, Georgia and graduated from the R.E. Lee Institute in 1957. After graduation, she moved to Atlanta to take a job with Eastern Airlines as a meteorologist’s assistant and learned to plot weather maps. She met her husband Walt in Atlanta and married in 1958. Ginny also worked at Delta and Holder Construction before beginning her most important job: Mom and then later, Grammy. She focused on raising her two children Stacy and Wally in Snellville, Ga. until 1979 when the family moved to Gainesville.
Ginny spent many hours volunteering in the schools and with clubs like 4-H in both Snellville and Gainesville. She was a member of the Snellville Garden Club and enjoyed sewing for fashion shows and helping with the floats for the annual parade. In Gainesville, she joined the Creative Arts Study Club and continued sewing, knitting and painting along with chauffeuring her children and their friends and attending all of their activities.
Ginny was married for over 45 years to Walt when he passed away and she took charge of running his low voltage wiring business, Enzor Technologies, for over 15 years. In 2005, she attended a B.U.L.L.I. music class at Brenau after an almost 50 year lapse and rekindled her skills at playing clarinet. She joined the Believers Band at Gainesville First United Methodist Church and played with them for more than 15 years, even attending a week-long adult band camp to practice her technique. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church for over 45 years.
Ginny was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Walter P. Enzor, Jr., and her brother Wesley Presley.
She is survived by her daughter Stacy Enzor Finelli, her son Walter P. Enzor, III (Wally) and his wife Cindy, and her four grandchildren: Will Enzor, Jacob Enzor, Zoë Finelli and Addison Enzor, all of Gainesville, Georgia. She is also survived by her sisters Charlotte Ray (and Ken) of Meansville, Georgia and Carol Silver of Crestview, Florida and her sister-in-law Sarah Enzor Waters of Dunwoody, Georgia.
The family requests donations be made in her memory in lieu of flowers to one of the following: Trinity United Methodist Church, 5622 Clarks Bridge Road, Clermont, GA 30527, Believers Band, 2780 Thompson Bridge Road, Gainesville, GA 30506 or Hospice of Northeast Georgia Medical Center, 2150 Limestone Parkway Suite 222, Gainesville, GA 30501.
Memorial Park Riverside Chapel, 989 Riverside Drive, Gainesville, GA 30501. 770-297-6200. For online condolences www.memorialparkfuneralhomes.com
Virginia Dare Presley (Ginny) Enzor, 86, Gainesville
Funeral services will be held at Trinity United Methodist Church in Clermont, Georgia on Thursday, June 18 at 2pm with a reception to follow.
Jackson
Steven Lee Sanders
Age 60 | Jefferson, Jackson
Evans Funeral Home of Jefferson announces the death of Mr. Steven Lee Sanders, age 60, of Jefferson, Georgia, who passed away Saturday, June 13, 2026, after a long, courageous battle with cancer. Mr. Sanders was born on September 8, 1965 in Athens, Georgia, a son to the late Adolph and Peggy Joyce Kirkley Sanders. Mr. Sanders was a licensed massage therapist and was a veteran of the US Army, serving during the Gulf War and was in Operation Desert Storm.
Survivors include his wife, Doris Bailey Sanders of Jefferson, GA ; son, Samuel James Sanders of Jefferson, GA; include several nieces, nephews, cousins and many others also survive.
In accordance with the wishes of Mr. Sanders, his remains were cremated, and a private service will be held on a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in memory of Mr. Sanders may be made to the American Cancer Society at https://www.cancer.org/
Evans Funeral Home, Inc., 1350 Winder Highway, Jefferson, Georgia. 706-367-5467
Online condolences at www.evansfuneralhomeinc.com
Date of Passing: 06/13/2026 12:00 am
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Steven Lee Sanders, 60, of Jackson
Steven Lee Sanders, 60
Jackson
Evans Funeral Home of Jefferson announces the death of Mr. Steven Lee Sanders, age 60, of Jefferson, Georgia, who passed away Saturday, June 13, 2026, after a long, courageous battle with cancer. Mr. Sanders was born on September 8, 1965 in Athens, Georgia, a son to the late Adolph and Peggy Joyce Kirkley Sanders. Mr. Sanders was a licensed massage therapist and was a veteran of the US Army, serving during the Gulf War and was in Operation Desert Storm.
Survivors include his wife, Doris Bailey Sanders of Jefferson, GA ; son, Samuel James Sanders of Jefferson, GA; include several nieces, nephews, cousins and many others also survive.
In accordance with the wishes of Mr. Sanders, his remains were cremated, and a private service will be held on a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in memory of Mr. Sanders may be made to the American Cancer Society at https://www.cancer.org/
Evans Funeral Home, Inc., 1350 Winder Highway, Jefferson, Georgia. 706-367-5467
Online condolences at www.evansfuneralhomeinc.com
Steven Lee Sanders, 60, Jefferson
A private service will be held on a later date.
White
Rev. Mr. Robert (Bob) Edgar Williamson
Age 96 | Cleveland, White
Rev. Mr. Robert (Bob) Edgar Williamson, 96, of Cleveland, GA, (formerly of Central Islip, NY) passed away peacefully at the Laurel Lodge Assisted Living facility on June 14, 2026.
Bob was born on April 26″, 1930, in Brooklyn, NY to Rev. Mr. Arnold and Martha Williamson, of West Hempstead, Long Island, NY. After graduating from Columbia College, New York City, and from Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena, CA, he pastored the First Baptist Church of Central Islip, NY from 1956 to 1986. A year into his ministry, he married June Marie Gilliland, a graduate of Houghton College, Houghton, NY, majoring in Christian Education and a gifted organist/pianist.
In 1986, Robert and June retired to Cleveland, GA, in White County, where he taught for five years as an adjunct faculty member of Truett-McConnell College. In 1993, he taught English in Wuhan, China, and for five summers taught the Inductive Study of Mark at the New Theological College in Dehra Dun, India, in the foothills of the Himalayas, with Dr. Timothy Tennent, formerly pastor of Nacoochee Methodist Church. In addition, he taught of eight years at the Georgia Baptist Bible Institute in the Gainesville, GA, branch.
He is preceded in death by his wife, June; daughter Judy Carol Samsoe; sister Bonnie Christine Gustavson, and brother Ken Williamson. Survivors include: brother Wallace Williamson and sister-in-law Joan of Laguna Niguel, CA; daughter Janet, and son-in-law, James Keane; son-in-law, Walter Samsoe Jr, Dresher PA; and grandchildren: Jared Keane of Cleveland GA, Joshua Keane and wife Lillie of Demorest GA; Sharon Schuler and husband Bryan of Dahlonega GA; Jeremy Samsoe and wife Drew of Mathias WV; and Christopher and wife Becca of Horsham PA; and 9 dearly loved great-grandchildren; Connor, James, Rebekah, Roman, Kai, Willa, Lana, CJ, and Noelle.
A memorial service will be held at 11am, Saturday, June 20th at Mount Yonah Baptist Church, 882 Asbestos Road, Cleveland, GA. Officiating will be Pastor Ross Roberts, Rev. Doug Merck, and family friend John Callaham.
The family is grateful for the loving care given to Bob by Laurel Lodge Assisted Living and Caritus Hospice.
In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to; the Catalyst Christian Learning Center, P.O. Box 1627, Cleveland, GA, 30528, or to the college in India; Good News for India, P.O. Box 7576, LaVerne, CA 91750.
Date of Passing: 06/14/2026 12:00 am
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Rev. Mr. Robert (Bob) Edgar Williamson, 96, of White
Rev. Mr. Robert (Bob) Edgar Williamson, 96
White
Rev. Mr. Robert (Bob) Edgar Williamson, 96, of Cleveland, GA, (formerly of Central Islip, NY) passed away peacefully at the Laurel Lodge Assisted Living facility on June 14, 2026.
Bob was born on April 26″, 1930, in Brooklyn, NY to Rev. Mr. Arnold and Martha Williamson, of West Hempstead, Long Island, NY. After graduating from Columbia College, New York City, and from Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena, CA, he pastored the First Baptist Church of Central Islip, NY from 1956 to 1986. A year into his ministry, he married June Marie Gilliland, a graduate of Houghton College, Houghton, NY, majoring in Christian Education and a gifted organist/pianist.
In 1986, Robert and June retired to Cleveland, GA, in White County, where he taught for five years as an adjunct faculty member of Truett-McConnell College. In 1993, he taught English in Wuhan, China, and for five summers taught the Inductive Study of Mark at the New Theological College in Dehra Dun, India, in the foothills of the Himalayas, with Dr. Timothy Tennent, formerly pastor of Nacoochee Methodist Church. In addition, he taught of eight years at the Georgia Baptist Bible Institute in the Gainesville, GA, branch.
He is preceded in death by his wife, June; daughter Judy Carol Samsoe; sister Bonnie Christine Gustavson, and brother Ken Williamson. Survivors include: brother Wallace Williamson and sister-in-law Joan of Laguna Niguel, CA; daughter Janet, and son-in-law, James Keane; son-in-law, Walter Samsoe Jr, Dresher PA; and grandchildren: Jared Keane of Cleveland GA, Joshua Keane and wife Lillie of Demorest GA; Sharon Schuler and husband Bryan of Dahlonega GA; Jeremy Samsoe and wife Drew of Mathias WV; and Christopher and wife Becca of Horsham PA; and 9 dearly loved great-grandchildren; Connor, James, Rebekah, Roman, Kai, Willa, Lana, CJ, and Noelle.
A memorial service will be held at 11am, Saturday, June 20th at Mount Yonah Baptist Church, 882 Asbestos Road, Cleveland, GA. Officiating will be Pastor Ross Roberts, Rev. Doug Merck, and family friend John Callaham.
The family is grateful for the loving care given to Bob by Laurel Lodge Assisted Living and Caritus Hospice.
In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to; the Catalyst Christian Learning Center, P.O. Box 1627, Cleveland, GA, 30528, or to the college in India; Good News for India, P.O. Box 7576, LaVerne, CA 91750.
Rev. Mr. Robert (Bob) Edgar Williamson, 96, Cleveland
A memorial service will be held at 11am, Saturday, June 20th at Mount Yonah Baptist Church, 882 Asbestos Road, Cleveland, GA.
Franklin
Bobbie Jo Marchbanks Hedden
Age 81 | Carnesville, Franklin
Mrs. Bobbie Jo Marchbanks Hedden, age 81 of Carnesville, GA passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2026. She was born to the late Wilburn D. and Nell (Gilbert) Marchbanks on March 1, 1945, in Gainesville, GA.
Funeral services are scheduled for Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at 4:00 PM in the Chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home. Reverend Ben Jordan and Reverend Matt Motes will officiate the service. Interment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM and Wednesday, June 17, 2026, from 12:00 PM until time of the service.
Mrs. Hedden is preceded in death by her parents; grandson, Joshua Michael Miller; brother, Harold Marchbanks; sisters, Bette Dowdy, and Billie Freeman.
She is survived by her spouse, John Daniel Beck of Carnesville, GA; daughters, Lisa (David) Gailey of Lula, Kristy (Ralph) Townsend of Lula, GA; sons, Mado (Teresa) England of Carnesville, GA, Rodney (Candace) Hedden of Carnesville, GA; grandchildren, Timothy (Nicole) Gailey of Gainesville, GA, Carley England of Lula, GA, Courtney Sharpton of Lula, GA, Kevin Mata of Carnesville, GA, Faith Townsend of Lula, GA, Dylan Hedden of Gillsville, GA, Danielle Hedden of Carnesville, GA, Cody Loggins of Hartwell, GA; great-grandchildren, Audrey Gailey, Lynsey Gailey, Genesis Hedden, Samuel Hedden; sister, Carolyn Miller of Gainesville, GA; and brother, Ronald Marchbanks of Gainesville, GA.
Memorial Park Funeral Home, 2030 Memorial Park Drive, Gainesville, Georgia 30504 is in charge of the arrangements.
Send online condolences to memorialparkfuneralhomes.com
Date of Passing: 06/13/2026 12:00 am
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Bobbie Jo Marchbanks Hedden, 81, of Franklin
Bobbie Jo Marchbanks Hedden, 81
Franklin
Mrs. Bobbie Jo Marchbanks Hedden, age 81 of Carnesville, GA passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2026. She was born to the late Wilburn D. and Nell (Gilbert) Marchbanks on March 1, 1945, in Gainesville, GA.
Funeral services are scheduled for Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at 4:00 PM in the Chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home. Reverend Ben Jordan and Reverend Matt Motes will officiate the service. Interment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM and Wednesday, June 17, 2026, from 12:00 PM until time of the service.
Mrs. Hedden is preceded in death by her parents; grandson, Joshua Michael Miller; brother, Harold Marchbanks; sisters, Bette Dowdy, and Billie Freeman.
She is survived by her spouse, John Daniel Beck of Carnesville, GA; daughters, Lisa (David) Gailey of Lula, Kristy (Ralph) Townsend of Lula, GA; sons, Mado (Teresa) England of Carnesville, GA, Rodney (Candace) Hedden of Carnesville, GA; grandchildren, Timothy (Nicole) Gailey of Gainesville, GA, Carley England of Lula, GA, Courtney Sharpton of Lula, GA, Kevin Mata of Carnesville, GA, Faith Townsend of Lula, GA, Dylan Hedden of Gillsville, GA, Danielle Hedden of Carnesville, GA, Cody Loggins of Hartwell, GA; great-grandchildren, Audrey Gailey, Lynsey Gailey, Genesis Hedden, Samuel Hedden; sister, Carolyn Miller of Gainesville, GA; and brother, Ronald Marchbanks of Gainesville, GA.
Memorial Park Funeral Home, 2030 Memorial Park Drive, Gainesville, Georgia 30504 is in charge of the arrangements.
Send online condolences to memorialparkfuneralhomes.com
Bobbie Jo Marchbanks Hedden, 81, Carnesville
Funeral services are scheduled for Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at 4:00 PM in the Chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home.
Gwinnett
James Robert “Jim” Seibert
Age 78 | Buford, Gwinnett
James Robert “Jim” Seibert, age 78, of Buford, GA passed away on Friday, June 12, 2026. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Susan Marie Cahill; parents, Woodrow Albert Seibert and Virginia Inez Seibert; brother, Woody Seibert. Mr. Seibert is survived by his wife of fifty-six years, Anne Seibert of Buford; daughter, Jennifer (Mark) Graves of Buford; grandchildren, Taylor Mealor of Milton, GA, Alexa Cahill of Marietta, GA, Quinn Cahill of Marietta, Ryan Graves of Buford, Stephen Graves of Buford; sister, Ann Radfern of Smyrna, GA; sister-in-law, Floy Seale of Carrollton, GA; brother-in-law, Johnny (Brenda) Trader of Bremen, GA; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Seibert was born on May 10, 1948 in Birmingham, AL. He was a 1966 graduate from North Fulton High School and attended Georgia State College. Mr. Seibert was a veteran of the U. S. Army. He was the owner of Seibert and Son Commercial Construction and Real Estate. Mr. Seibert was a licensed real estate agent and broker. He was a member of Ivy Creek Baptist Church and of the Seniors Couples Sunday School Class. Mr. Seibert was a former member and deacon at the Wieuca Road Baptist Church. He was a member of the Buckhead Rotary Club in Atlanta, GA and also served on the Board at Georgia Baptist Hospital and served on the Board at Piedmont Hospital. Mr. Seibert loved golfing, shooting, gardening, grilling and cooking out, and the beach at Grayton Beach in Florida.
Funeral Services with Military Honors will be held at Flanigan Funeral Home at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 18, 2026 with Dr. Robert White officiating. Interment will follow at Broadlawn Memorial Gardens located in Buford. The Family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, June 18, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.
To express condolences, please sign our online guest book at www.flaniganfuneralhome.com. Arrangements By: Junior E. Flanigan of Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, GA (770) 932-1133.
Date of Passing: 06/12/2026 12:00 am
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James Robert “Jim” Seibert, 78, of Gwinnett
James Robert “Jim” Seibert, 78
Gwinnett
James Robert “Jim” Seibert, age 78, of Buford, GA passed away on Friday, June 12, 2026. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Susan Marie Cahill; parents, Woodrow Albert Seibert and Virginia Inez Seibert; brother, Woody Seibert. Mr. Seibert is survived by his wife of fifty-six years, Anne Seibert of Buford; daughter, Jennifer (Mark) Graves of Buford; grandchildren, Taylor Mealor of Milton, GA, Alexa Cahill of Marietta, GA, Quinn Cahill of Marietta, Ryan Graves of Buford, Stephen Graves of Buford; sister, Ann Radfern of Smyrna, GA; sister-in-law, Floy Seale of Carrollton, GA; brother-in-law, Johnny (Brenda) Trader of Bremen, GA; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Seibert was born on May 10, 1948 in Birmingham, AL. He was a 1966 graduate from North Fulton High School and attended Georgia State College. Mr. Seibert was a veteran of the U. S. Army. He was the owner of Seibert and Son Commercial Construction and Real Estate. Mr. Seibert was a licensed real estate agent and broker. He was a member of Ivy Creek Baptist Church and of the Seniors Couples Sunday School Class. Mr. Seibert was a former member and deacon at the Wieuca Road Baptist Church. He was a member of the Buckhead Rotary Club in Atlanta, GA and also served on the Board at Georgia Baptist Hospital and served on the Board at Piedmont Hospital. Mr. Seibert loved golfing, shooting, gardening, grilling and cooking out, and the beach at Grayton Beach in Florida.
Funeral Services with Military Honors will be held at Flanigan Funeral Home at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 18, 2026 with Dr. Robert White officiating. Interment will follow at Broadlawn Memorial Gardens located in Buford. The Family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, June 18, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.
To express condolences, please sign our online guest book at www.flaniganfuneralhome.com. Arrangements By: Junior E. Flanigan of Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, GA (770) 932-1133.
James Robert “Jim” Seibert, 78, Buford
Funeral Services with Military Honors will be held at Flanigan Funeral Home at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 18, 2026.
Banks
Helen Malinda Oliver Grier
Age 83 | Alto, Banks
Helen Malinda Oliver Grier, age 83, of Alto, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 12, 2026.
Born on May 29, 1943, in Alto, Helen was the daughter of the late Dillard Bud Oliver and Eleanor Cook Oliver. A lifelong resident of the community she loved, Helen was known for her strong work ethic, kind heart, and unwavering devotion to her family.
Helen retired from Mt. Vernon Mills after many years of dedicated service. She was a hardworking woman who took pride in everything she did. In her spare time, she found great joy in gardening and spending time outdoors tending to her flowers and plants.
Above all else, Helen cherished her family. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and friend who lived for her children and grandchildren. Her greatest happiness came from being surrounded by those she loved, and she leaves behind a legacy of love, strength, and devotion that will continue to inspire her family for generations.
Helen was a member of Crossroads Baptist Church and also attended Alto Congregational Holiness Church, where she enjoyed worship and fellowship with her church family.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Wiley Grier; son, Jeff Grier; brothers, Artist, Edward, and Richard Oliver; and a sister, Ellen Armour.
Survivors include her children and their spouses, Tim Grier (Jenny) and Carrie Grier (Cookie); grandchildren, Chase Grier, Will Grier (Tiffany), Deanna Meaders (Jessie), Hope Smith (Austin), and Lexi Stinchcomb (Jacob); 17 great grandchildren; sisters & brothers-in-law, Genell Armour (L.D.) and Dorothy Wood (Lamar); sister-in-law, Ruth Swan; brother-in-law, E.D. Grier (Cathy); many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services are 4 pm on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, in the Chapel of McGahee-Griffin & McEntire, with Rev. Tim Beasley and Pastor Anthony Shore officiating.
Interment will follow in Mt. Zion Methodist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 2-4 & 6-8 pm on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at the funeral home.
An online guest registry is available for the Grier family at www.mcgaheegriffinandmcentire.com
McGahee-Griffin & McEntire Funeral Home of Cornelia, Georgia (706/778-8668) is in charge of arrangements.
Date of Passing: 06/12/2026 12:00 am
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Helen Malinda Oliver Grier, 83, of Banks
Helen Malinda Oliver Grier, 83
Banks
Helen Malinda Oliver Grier, age 83, of Alto, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 12, 2026.
Born on May 29, 1943, in Alto, Helen was the daughter of the late Dillard Bud Oliver and Eleanor Cook Oliver. A lifelong resident of the community she loved, Helen was known for her strong work ethic, kind heart, and unwavering devotion to her family.
Helen retired from Mt. Vernon Mills after many years of dedicated service. She was a hardworking woman who took pride in everything she did. In her spare time, she found great joy in gardening and spending time outdoors tending to her flowers and plants.
Above all else, Helen cherished her family. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and friend who lived for her children and grandchildren. Her greatest happiness came from being surrounded by those she loved, and she leaves behind a legacy of love, strength, and devotion that will continue to inspire her family for generations.
Helen was a member of Crossroads Baptist Church and also attended Alto Congregational Holiness Church, where she enjoyed worship and fellowship with her church family.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Wiley Grier; son, Jeff Grier; brothers, Artist, Edward, and Richard Oliver; and a sister, Ellen Armour.
Survivors include her children and their spouses, Tim Grier (Jenny) and Carrie Grier (Cookie); grandchildren, Chase Grier, Will Grier (Tiffany), Deanna Meaders (Jessie), Hope Smith (Austin), and Lexi Stinchcomb (Jacob); 17 great grandchildren; sisters & brothers-in-law, Genell Armour (L.D.) and Dorothy Wood (Lamar); sister-in-law, Ruth Swan; brother-in-law, E.D. Grier (Cathy); many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services are 4 pm on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, in the Chapel of McGahee-Griffin & McEntire, with Rev. Tim Beasley and Pastor Anthony Shore officiating.
Interment will follow in Mt. Zion Methodist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 2-4 & 6-8 pm on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at the funeral home.
An online guest registry is available for the Grier family at www.mcgaheegriffinandmcentire.com
McGahee-Griffin & McEntire Funeral Home of Cornelia, Georgia (706/778-8668) is in charge of arrangements.
Helen Malinda Oliver Grier, 83, Alto
Funeral services are 4 pm on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, in the Chapel of McGahee-Griffin & McEntire, with Rev. Tim Beasley and Pastor Anthony Shore officiating.
June 14, 2026
Hall
Clayton Lee Smith
Age 64 | Gainesville, HallMr. Clayton Lee Smith, age 64, of Gainesville, Ga. passed away June ,13, 2026.
Date of Passing: 06/13/2026 12:00 am
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Clayton Lee Smith, 64, of Hall
Clayton Lee Smith, 64
Hall
Mr. Clayton Lee Smith, age 64, of Gainesville, Ga. passed away June ,13, 2026.
Clayton Lee Smith, 64, Gainesville
Mr. Clayton Lee Smith, age 64, of Gainesville, Ga. passed away June ,13, 2026.
June 13, 2026
Jackson
Linda Cooper White
Age 77 | Jefferson, Jackson
Evans Funeral Home of Jefferson announces the death of Mrs. Linda Cooper White, age 77 of Jefferson, Georgia who entered rest Friday, June 12, 2026. Mrs. White was born in Commerce, Georgia a daughter of the late Brady and Lessie Skelton Cooper. Mrs. White was a member of Union Baptist Church and was a retired Mail Carrier with the United States Postal Service. Mrs. White enjoyed baking, sewing and traveling and often was a Caregiver for the elderly. Mrs. White loved flowers and gardening but most of all loved spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. In addition to her parents, Mrs. White is preceded by her husband of fifty-two years, Ralph Eugene White and a sister, Janie Cooper Roberts.
Survivors include two daughters, Gina Huntsinger (Darryl) of Canon and Jenny Griffin (Gerry) of Jefferson. Two grandchildren, Abbey Griffin (Cole) and Eli Griffin, two great grandchildren, McKinnley and Addison Griffin. Two sisters, Barbara Reynolds of Jefferson and Sue Tolbert (Roy) of Jefferson. A host of nieces and nephews and a special friend Cathy Montgomery also survive.
Memorial services will be held 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, June 16, 2026 from the Chapel of Evans Funeral Home with Reverend Kevin Page, Darryl Huntsinger and Callon Tolbert officiating. The family will receive friends 6:00 – 8:00 P.M. Monday, June 15, 2026 at Evans Funeral Home.
Flowers are optional, memorials may be made in memory of Mrs. Linda Cooper White to the Charity of One’s Choice.
Evans Funeral Home, Inc., 1350 Winder Highway, Jefferson, Georgia. 706-367-5467
Serving our families since 1997.
Online condolences at www.evansfuneralhomeinc.com
Date of Passing: 06/12/2026 12:00 am
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Linda Cooper White, 77, of Jackson
Linda Cooper White, 77
Jackson
Evans Funeral Home of Jefferson announces the death of Mrs. Linda Cooper White, age 77 of Jefferson, Georgia who entered rest Friday, June 12, 2026. Mrs. White was born in Commerce, Georgia a daughter of the late Brady and Lessie Skelton Cooper. Mrs. White was a member of Union Baptist Church and was a retired Mail Carrier with the United States Postal Service. Mrs. White enjoyed baking, sewing and traveling and often was a Caregiver for the elderly. Mrs. White loved flowers and gardening but most of all loved spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. In addition to her parents, Mrs. White is preceded by her husband of fifty-two years, Ralph Eugene White and a sister, Janie Cooper Roberts.
Survivors include two daughters, Gina Huntsinger (Darryl) of Canon and Jenny Griffin (Gerry) of Jefferson. Two grandchildren, Abbey Griffin (Cole) and Eli Griffin, two great grandchildren, McKinnley and Addison Griffin. Two sisters, Barbara Reynolds of Jefferson and Sue Tolbert (Roy) of Jefferson. A host of nieces and nephews and a special friend Cathy Montgomery also survive.
Memorial services will be held 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, June 16, 2026 from the Chapel of Evans Funeral Home with Reverend Kevin Page, Darryl Huntsinger and Callon Tolbert officiating. The family will receive friends 6:00 – 8:00 P.M. Monday, June 15, 2026 at Evans Funeral Home.
Flowers are optional, memorials may be made in memory of Mrs. Linda Cooper White to the Charity of One’s Choice.
Evans Funeral Home, Inc., 1350 Winder Highway, Jefferson, Georgia. 706-367-5467
Serving our families since 1997.
Online condolences at www.evansfuneralhomeinc.com
Linda Cooper White, 77, Jefferson
Memorial services will be held 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, June 16, 2026 from the Chapel of Evans Funeral Home.
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