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Hogansville, Georgia Mildred Shirley Burton 1931 — 2024 Mildred Shirley Burdette of Hogansville, Georgia died Saturday, May 18, 2024. Born March 14, 1931 in Habersham County, Mildred received her B.S. from Piedmont College in 1949 and taught science there at the age of 18. She joined the faculty of the UGA College of Education's State Demonstration School in Athens, earning her M.Ed. from the University of Georgia in 1957. During her career, Mildred also taught gifted programs, grades 7 - 12 science, and middle grades 4-- 8 in South Habersham, Columbia (SC), and Hogansville public schools, retiring from East Coweta Middle School in 1995. In 1957 she married Roy Cox Burdette; they moved to Hogansville in 1961. Together with a band of other...

Mildred Shirley Burdette 2024 Mildred Shirley Burdette of Hogansville, Georgia died Saturday, May 18, 2024. Born March 14, 1931, Mildred earned her B.S. from Piedmont College in 1949 and M.Ed. from UGA in 1957. Before retiring in 1995, she taught at Piedmont, at UGA's College of Education's State Demonstration School in Athens, and in South Habersham, Hogansville, and East Coweta public schools. In 1970 Mildred, her husband Roy, and other dedicated parents established the Osteogenesis Imperfecta Foundation. Mildred was Georgia's 1977 State STAR Teacher, and the Upper Chattahoochee Riverkeeper's 2006 River Neighbor. Mildred was predeceased by her husband, Roy Burdette; and son, Brooks Burdette. Survivors include her...

Cleveland, Georgia Rutledge Allen Klein 2024 Rutledge Allen Klein, Jr., affectionately known as "Big Al", passed peacefully Into the loving embrace of his Heavenly Father just before sunrise January 25, 2024. Allen returned to his eternal home surrounded by family and the dedicated team of doctors at Emory University Hospital that so deeply cared for him over the years. His life journey of strength and unwavering faith serves as a testament to the power of belief and the will to fight until the very end. Allen is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Harolda; four beautiful children, Paige, Cheryl (Chris), Rusty (Virginia), and Patrick (Robin); sisters, Rudine (Don), Nancy (Richard), and brother, Mike. He adored his nine...

Marietta Doris Vinson Southerland 2023

William Carlos Lopez 2023 William Carlos Lopez, age 83, of Clarkesville, Georgia, passed away after a brief illness on Wednesday, April 12, 2023. He was born on January 3, 1940, in Kansas City, Missouri, to the late Phillip Jesus Lopez and Ruth Schooling Lopez Elder. In addition to his parents, Carlos was preceded in death by his close and very dear sister, Ramona Lopez Hutchinson and brother-in-law, Tom Hutchinson. Also preceding him were, step-son, Rick Cook and step-daughter, Pamela Sills. His mid-west values were well-established from an early age. Carlos grew up with an appreciation for honesty, hard work, and a man's word is his honor. He also had a deep and abiding love for God and country. His early years...

Clarkesville, Georgia William Carlos Lopez 1940 — 2023

George Chandler Kaulbach 2023 George Chandler Kaulbach, age 90, of Cornelia, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2023. Mr. Kaulbach was born on September 26, 1932 in Atlanta, Georgia to the late George Chandler Kaulbach, Sr. and Marion Coates Kaulbach. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Duncan E. Kaulbach; his sisters, Suzanne Naylor, Lois Ferguson; and his brother-in-law, Gavin W. Jones. George was an honorably retired minister member of the Northeast Georgia Presbytery and he attended the First Presbyterian Church of Cornelia. He graduated in 1950 from Marist High School in Atlanta. He then graduated from the Presbyterian College in 1954 and Columbia Seminary in 1964. Following...

Cheryl Arlene Bray 2022 Ms. Cheryl Arlene Bray, 65, passed away on October 16th in her home in Cornelia, Georgia after a long struggle with cancer. Her funeral will be held privately at the Jackson Family Cemetery on October 27th. Ms. Bray was born on January 31st, 1957 in Atlanta, Georgia. She was baptized at Northeast Baptist church, where she remained a member. She graduated from Henderson High School in Atlanta, Georgia in 1975. Attending Mercer University, she earned a place on the Dean's List with high marks. She was a finalist for the Miss Atlanta Baptist College Beauty Pageant. After college, she enjoyed a long career in finance management. Her detail-oriented and precise work successfully directed the...

Jimmie Cochran 2022 Jimmie Ray Cochran, age 97, of Ringgold, Georgia formerly of Banks County, Georgia passed away at home surronded by family on Thursday, April 7, 2022. Mrs. Cochran was born on June 8, 1924 in Banks County, Georgia to the late Lindsey and Recie Ray. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, W.O. Cochran; daughter, Brenda Cochran Ferguson; brothers, Conrad Ray and Ben Ray; sisters, Austine Ray and Kate McCoy. Mrs. Cochran was a member of Mount Carmel Baptist Church in Banks County. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Garry and Myra Cochran, of Ringgold; son-in-law, Cecil Ferguson, of Alto; six grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and...

Clarkesville, Georgia Walter Teague 2021 Walter Olly Teague, Jr, age 93, of Clarkesville, Georgia, formerly of East Atlanta, went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 24, 2021. Mr. Teague was born on August 18, 1928, in Atlanta, Georgia. He and his sister, Joyce Brown of McDonough, Georgia were raised in East Atlanta. He was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Karl Schlieman and great-grandchild, Aspen Teague Kleinschmidt. Walter was a veteran of the U.S. Army. After leaving the service, he met his wife of sixty-seven years, Patricia Helen Teague. They started their life together in Dekalb County, Georgia, later moving to Snellville, Georgia to raise their family. After Walter retired from Rockwell International and Pat from...

Demorest, Georgia Elizabeth Ann Ziegler Peterson 1952 — 2021 Elizabeth Ann Ziegler Peterson, age 69, of Demorest, Georgia passed away on Monday, October 11, 2021. Elizabeth Ann Ziegler Peterson ("Ann") was born April 3, 1952 in the Panama Canal Zone to her parents, Captain Bryan W. Ziegler and Norda Willet Ziegler. Bryan's Navy career took the family to Guam, California, Maryland and Virginia, where Ann graduated from high school. She attended the University of Georgia and graduated summa cum laude with a degree in Childhood Education, and she taught Special Education elementary students for two years. Ann married the love of her life, Ricky R. Peterson, on December 21, 1973 in Bogart, Georgia. Ann stayed home to raise her four children, then...

Freemont, Michigan Dorothy Dill Brown 1931 — 2021 Dorothy Dill Brown, age 90, of Fremont, Michigan passed away on Saturday, September 25, 2021. Mrs. Brown was born on February 10, 1931 in Fremont, Michigan to the late Clara and George Witte. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in by her loving husband of 50 years and the father of her children, Jerry Dill; she was also preceded in death by her second husband of 17 years, Edwill Brown. She was a graduate of Butterworth Nursing School and was a Registered Nurse for approximately 70 years. Dorothy was an avid quilter, making more quilts than she could give away. Survivors include her son, Jeffrey Dill, of Portsmouth, RI; daughter, Donna Bennett-Boiselle, of Groton, CT; daughter,...

Fremont Dorothy Dill Brown 1931 — 2021 Dorothy Dill Brown, age 90, of Fremont, Michigan passed away on Saturday, September 25, 2021. Mrs. Brown was born on February 10, 1931 in Freemont, Michigan to the late Clara and George Witte. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in by her loving husband of 50 years and the father of her children, Jerry Dill; she was also preceded in death by her second of husband of 17 years, Edwill Brown. She was a graduate of Butterworth Nursing School and was a Register Nurse for approximatley 70 years. Dorothy was an avid quilter, making more quilts than she could give away. Survivors include her son, Jeffrey Dill, of Portsmouth, RI; daughter, Donna Bennett-Boiselle, of Groton, CT; daughter,...

Toccoa, Georgia Arolynn Jane Montgomery 1939 — 2021 Arolynn Jane Monteau Montgomery, age 81, of Toccoa, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2021, following an extended illness. Mrs. Montgomery was born in Malone, New York, on October 24, 1939, to the late Harold and Mabel Monteau. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Montgomery was preceded in death by a daughter, Kay Cook and a brother James Monteau. Survivors included: her husband, Anthony C. Montgomery, Toccoa, Georgia; daughter and son-in-law, Fran and John Foster, Cleveland, Georgia; sister-in-law and her husband, Darlene and Kelly Warren, Livingston, Tennessee; grandson and granddaughter, Tillmon (Pete) and Brittney Richardson, Colorado, Springs, Colorado. No formal...

Atlo, Georgia Bobby Stone 1930 — 2020 Bobby Ray Stone (CWO4, USCG-R), age 90, passed from this life on October 17, 2020 in his home in Alto, Georgia. Mr. Stone was born in Ayersville, GA, on June 11, 1930, a son of the late William Freeman Stone and Annie Loyce Fulghum Stone. He grew up in Bellton/Lula and went to Lula School. He enlisted in the United States Navy in 1948 and served aboard the USS Jason during the Korean war. Afterwards, he made his home in Charleston, South Carolina, where he worked for the Charleston Naval Shipyard until he retired in 1987. Bobby became a "plank owner" in the newly established U.S. Coast Guard Reserve unit at the foot of Tradd Street, where he served for over thirty years. Being a...

Alto,Georgia Bobby Stone 1930 — 2020 Bobby Ray Stone (CWO4, USCG-R), age 90, passed from this life on October 17, 2020 in his home in Alto, Georgia. Mr. Stone was born in Ayersville, GA, on June 11, 1930, a son of the late William Freeman Stone and Annie Loyce Fulghum Stone. He grew up in Bellton/Lula and went to Lula School. He enlisted in the United States Navy in 1948 and served aboard the USS Jason during the Korean war. Afterwards, he made his home in Charleston, South Carolina, where he worked for the Charleston Naval Shipyard until he retired in 1987. Bobby became a "plank owner" in the newly established U.S. Coast Guard Reserve unit at the foot of Tradd Street, where he served for over thirty years. Being a...

Clarkesville Franklin Lamar Vonier Sr. 1928 — 2020 Franklin Lamar Vonier, Sr., age 91, of Clarkesville, Georgia, passed away on Friday, August 28, 2020, at the Bell Minor Home following an extended illness. Mr. Vonier was born on November 26, 1928, in Pavo, Georgia, to the late Dan and Martha Willis Vonier. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his beloved wife of nearly 61 years, Ola Mae Croft Vonier; sons: Franklin Lamar Vonier, Jr., Marcus Anthony Vonier, and Jim Vonier. He was the last surviving member of 9 children, he being the youngest. Also, a special friend at Bell Minor Home, Betty Harbin. Mr. Vonier was a member of the Cleveland Seventh-day Adventist Church. He was owner of Vonier Shoe Repair,...

Baldwin, Georgia Sheila Fay Wilber 2020 Sheila Fay Wilber, age 61, of Baldwin, Georgia passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, July 16, 2020 after a six-month battle with lung cancer. She will be greatly missed for her kindness, love, and devotion to others. Sheila was born on May 03, 1959 in Buford, GA to the late Ann Harrell and Hulon Johnson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother Christopher Harrell Johnson of Madison, FL. After 25 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Gwinnett County Finance Department, she retired and became the Finance Director for the City of Lilburn in 2009. Sheila was an amazing wife to husband William T. (Tom) Wilber, with whom she shared 22 years, marrying on...

Cornelia, GA Eileen Reil Archer 2020 Eileen Reil Archer, age 70, of Cornelia, Georgia passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2020. Mrs. Archer was born on August 23, 1949 in Greenfield, MA to the late Herbert and Helen Maziaiz Reil. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Sonny Reil, Louie Reil, Francis Reil, and Kenny Reil. Mrs. Archer retired from Tyson Foods with over 10 years of service. Eileen loved life very much, she loved people and her animals. She was known to her grandchildren as "Meme", and was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Survivors include her loving husband, Lawson E. Archer, of Cornelia; daughter, Tammy Sinlapakone, of Bradenton, FL; sisters, Helen Barker;...

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