All Obituaries

Joe E Dyer, age 88, of Gainesville passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family.  Joe was born May 25, 1932 to the late John and Julia Dyer. He graduated from Riverbend High School in 1949. He owned and operated the Dairy Dip for several years and retired from North Georgia Supply.  Joe was a member of Dewberry Baptist Church No. 1 where he was a deacon and had previously served as Sunday School Director for 19 years.  Survivors...

Cozetta A. Myers, 84, of Gainesville, died Thursday January 14, 2021.  Cozetta was born in Lula on August 18, 1936 to the late Homer and Frankie Savage.  Cozetta was married to the late Dewey Myers Jr. In addition to her parents and husband Mrs. Myers is preceded in death by her daughter, Debbie Weaver. She is survived by her children, William (Pete) wife Rhonda Myers of Chestnut Mtn., Jerry wife Michele Myers of Gainesville, Wayne (Pedro) Myers of Lula. Grandchildren; Eric...

Shirley Adams Doss, 77 a lifelong resident of Gainesville was welcomed into Heaven on Thursday, January 14, 2021.  Shirley was born in New Holland to James D Adams and Gertrude M.A. Adams. A graduate of East Hall High School, Shirley enjoyed the loving and enduring friendship of the “Sloppy Six” until her passing.  The bond between these ladies was inspiring, un-questioning and loyal to the end. Shirley never met a stranger and would meet them with a warm smile and...

Daphne Louise Childress, 96, of Gainesville, passed away on Thursday January 14, 2021. Daphne was born in Carroll County Tennessee on September 24, 1924 as the youngest child of the late Walthan K. (Bud) Scott and Laura Stafford Scott.  The family moved to McKenzie, Tennessee when Daphne was young.  She attended McKenzie schools from the first grade through high school.  Daphne married her high school sweetheart, James C. (Jim) Childress in 1942, just prior to his induction...

Mary Joel (Jones) Barron February 4, 1948 - January 13, 2021 Mary Joel, affectionately known as Mimi, lived a happy life filled with providing strength, kindness, and beauty to others.   She grew up in Fayetteville Georgia and attended Fayette County High School.  She began playing the piano at a very early age and it was evident that she had a rare musical gift.  As a youth, Mary Joel attended Fayetteville First Baptist Church and would often be found playing piano or...

Lillie Mae Roebuck Thomas, 88 of Gainesville passed away Wednesday January 13, 2021 at the Northeast Georgia Medical Center-Braselton. Born in Gwinnett County, Mrs. Thomas had lived in Hall County for most of her life.  She was the daughter of the late Thomas Lloyd and Cammie Mae Stephens Roebuck.  She was a homemaker and attended Rock Hill Congregational Holiness Church. Survivors include her children; Bill and Juanita Milligan, The Villages, Florida; Tommy and Shelia Milligan,...

Richard Irving York, 72 of Gainesville passed away Wednesday January 13, 2021 at the Northeast Georgia Medical Center. At the families request, Mr. York will be cremated and a celebration of life service will be held 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, Georgia  30501 is in charge of arrangements.

Troas Dee Williams was born on September 19,1934 to his parents Lyman Troas and Dovie Williams, and his two older brothers, Jacque Williams and Bob Williams, in Miami, Florida. He was an observant child and loved mischief and merriment.  He graduated from Stetson University in Deland, Florida with a Bachelor’s of Arts in Religion, where he met the love of his life, Mary Margaret Jeffers. They were married on June 30, 1956  and were faithfully committed to each other for...

Dr. William Henry "Bill" White, Jr., 91 of Gainesville passed away Tuesday January 12, 2021 at the Northeast Georgia Medical Center. Funeral services are incomplete and will be announced later. 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, Georgia 30501 is in charge of arrangements.

Barbie Ann Jarrett, 48 of Hoschton went to be with the Lord on Saturday January 9, 2021 at the Northeast Georgia Medical Center-Braselton Campus, Barbie was born in Atlanta on June 9, 1972, to her late father Gene and mother Donna. She worked in finance all of her life.  Many of her clients called her "their tax woman" and loved her as a person. The joy in her life was her family and friends.  She was a great lover of music and of her beloved dogs. She leaves...