All Obituaries

Phillip “Phil” Benjamin Escover, 59, of Winder passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center Braselton after a short two month battle with cancer.  He fought hard and was determined to beat the cancer; however, God had other plans.  Mr. Escover was born in Frankfurt, Germany on August 3, 1960 to the late Ben and Elaine Escover.  He lived his younger years in Boundbrook, New Jersey and graduated from Boundbrook Vocational High...

Wayne L. Williams, 77, of Gainesville passed away at his residence on Monday October 21, 2019.   Wayne was born on August 9, 1942 in Gainesville, to the late Vernon and Willene Williams. Mr. Williams was an Army Veteran and was retired from General Motors. After retiring from General Motors, he began serving others as a Chaplin at Northeast Georgia Medical Center for 25 yrs.  He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. Mr. Williams is survived by his wife Betty and their 2...

Lucretia Campbell Frier, 86 of Gainesville passed away Monday October 21, 2019 at her residence. Mrs. Frier's remains will be carried to Live Oak, Florida for services and burial. Little & Davenport Funeral Home and Crematory, 355 Dawsonville Highway, SW, Gainesville, Ga. 30501 is in charge of arrangements.

Martin McGee Griffin of Marietta, Ga. formerly of Gainesville passed away Monday October 21, 2019 at his residence. Funeral services are incomplete and will be announced later. Little & Davenport Funeral Home and Crematory, 355 Dawsonville Highway, SW, Gainesville, Ga. 30501 is in charge of arrangements.

Earl "Jacky" Lundy, 65 of Gainesville passed away Saturday October 19, 2019 at his residence following a sudden illness. Born in Jonesboro, Georgia, Mr. Lundy had lived in Hall County since 1996.  He was retired from the University of North Georgia/ Gainesville Campus where he was the Building Maintenance Supervisor. He was a very kind and loving man, who loved to ride motorcycles and was also a good mechanic.  Mr. Lundy was a great caretaker for his mother...

Wayne John Behrle passed away Friday Oct. 18, 2019 at 74, to a long 5 year battle with Cancer. He was born on June 24, 1945 in Cincinnati, Ohio to John E. Behrle and Evelyn A. (Sonsalla) Behrle. He was a business owner and avid activist on political and religious issues. After running a photography business with his father in Ft. Lauderdale, FL., he married Helen and they moved to Jacksonville, FL., where he owned a locksmith company for many years before moving his family to Atlanta, GA...

Mr. RJ Simmons, 79, of Gainesville passed away on October 17, 2019 following a prolonged illness. Mr. Simmons grew up in Valdosta, GA and retired from Mar-Jac Poultry in Gainesville. He was a loving husband whose greatest joy was in caring for his wife, Estelle, and their beloved dog Pepper. He enjoyed spending countless hours working in his yard and never met a stranger. He was a devoted father, grandfather, and uncle and was never too busy to take a moment to help anyone in need. Mr....

Patricia Ann Zeliski, 68 of Gainesville passed away Thursday October 17, 2019 at her residence. Services will be announced later.  

Otis Marion Ellenburg, Jr. 90 of Gainesville, Georgia died October 16 at Hospice of Northeast Georgia Medical Center after a long courageous battle with cancer. He was husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was known as “the educator.” His contributions in the field of education are too numerous to write but he loved the kids that passed by his watchful eye. He was extremely proud of them and recalled many stories of his beloved kids in his last days. Otis grew...

Inez Greenway Woodring went home to Jesus and other loved ones on October 15, 2019 following a battle with cancer. She was a true lady of faith and was a devoted, loving daughter, wife and mother. She is preceded in death by her precious, loving husband of 70 years, James Loy, daughter Debbie, mother Pearl, father Julius (Jude), step-mother Hassie Mae, sister Wilma, brother Willie, son-in-law Neal (Bubba) and other relatives and saints. She is survived by her daughter, Gaye Cronin and her...