All Obituaries

Mary Benefield, 73, of Flowery Branch passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2018. Born in Jackson County, Ga., to James and Kate Bales, Mary spent her childhood in Barrow County then moved to Hall, where she lived the rest of her life. She dedicated her life to her family and her faith. She worked to create a warm and loving home for her husband and children. Over the course of her life, she was an active member of Air Line, Emmanuel, and Chicopee Baptist churches; she served as church...

Jerry Ralph Peek, 92 of Gainesville passed away Wednesday November 14, 2018. Arrangements are incomplete. Little & Davenport Funeral Home and Crematory, 355 Dawsonville Highway, SW, Gainesville, Ga. 30501 is in charge of arrangements.

Joseph John Iannarone, 93 years old of Gainesville GA, died November 12, 2018. He was born October 17, 1925 in Philadelphia PA to the late Joseph and Michelina (Dotoli) Iannarone. He was a graduate of Temple University in Philadelphia. He married the love of his life, Mary, on June 10, 1950. Joe joined DuPont Company in July 1950 as a trainee in the Technical Laboratory. While there, he worked on a variety of dye evaluation and application research projects. In 1965, Joe was transferred to...

Karen McCollum Cleveland, 66 of Lavonia passed away Sunday November 11, 2018 at the Northeast Georgia Medical Center. The family will have a memorial service at a later date. Those wishing to send online condolences to the family may do so at littledavenport.com Little & Davenport Funeral Home and Crematory, 355 Dawsonville Highway, SW, Gainesville, Ga. 30501 is in charge of arrangements.

Reverend Captain James Ned Beatty, Sr of Oakwood, GA passed away on November 5, 2018 at the age of 96. A native of Talmo, GA, Mr. Beatty was the son of the late Morgan and Leona Bramlett Beatty and widower of Meta Shine Beatty.  He was also preceded in death by three brothers and one sister: Homer, H.T., Hugh and Bonnie.  He is a retired Captain, U.S. Marine Corps with 22 years of service; serving in WWII and the Korean War.  Captain Beatty retired in June 1961 and...

Mrs. Bobbie Jean Grindle, 86 of Gainesville passed away Saturday November 3, 2018. A lifelong resident of Hall County, Mrs. Grindle was the daughter of the late Samuel and Pauline "Piney" Dougherty McKinney.  She was retired from Cornett Carpets and was a member of Cool Springs Baptist Church. Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Joy and Terry Hatchett, Blairsville; Tammy and Tracy Hulsey, Gainesville; Connie and Michael Queen, Flowery Branch; sons and...

Florence Mae Whitlow Skinner, 86 of Gainesville passed away Friday November 2, 2018 at Bell-Minor Nursing Home. Born in Forsyth County, Mrs. Skinner had lived in Hall County for most of her life.  She was the daughter of the late Cliff and Minnie Grier Whitlow.  Mrs. Skinner was retired from Warren-Featherbone Company, and was a member of Liberty Baptist Church in Dawson County. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Louise and Randall Jones; son and daughter-in-law,...

Mrs. Myra T. Sorrow, 86, of Big Canoe, passed away Friday November 2, 2018.   Myra was born on March 11, 1932 in Jackson, GA., to the late Charlie and Opal Thompson. In addition to her parents, Myra is predeceased by brothers, Adrian, Charles and Darrell Thompson and sister, Annette Thompson McWaters, grandparents, Shaw and Eva Thompson, Boner and Gertrude Rutledge. She is survived by her husband Walter Sorrow, daughters; Kimberly (Greg) Marx, and Stacie (fiancé Rob...

Barbara Odom Smith of Gainesville passed away Wednesday October 31, 2018 at the Northeast Georgia Medical Center. Born in Greenville, South Carolina, Mrs. Smith had lived in Hall County since 1956.  She was a retired secretary having worked for the Gainesville First United Methodist Church and also at Central Baptist Church.  She was an active member of Lakewood Baptist Church, Dedicated Homemakers Sunday School Class and the Golden Nuggets. Survivors include her son and...

Charles “Joe” Emerson Crane Jr., 74, of Rockmart, died Thursday November 1, 2018.  Charles was born in Gainesville on September 6, 1944, to the late Charles “Jack” E. and Frances E. Ham Crane Sr. Charlie was retired from Lockheed Martin and served in the Air Force and was stationed in Guam during the Vietnam War, he was an avid fisherman, loved to dance, play Santa and  find a good deal. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by various aunts...