All Obituaries

Our dear mother, Cecile Barbara Sharon Underwood, went home to be with our Lord and Savior on January 31, 2023, at the age of 85. She was a wonderful mother who was always there when we needed her. She also had many friends and was a well-loved member of the First Baptist Church of Gainesville. She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, J.T. Underwood, her Mom and Dad, Wendell and Sara Roberts of Decatur Georgia, her brother Wendell Roberts of Little Rock Arkansas, and her...

Glenn Martin, 84, of Pendergrass, GA, passed away on Sunday Jan 29, 2023, from a sudden illness.  He was preceded in death by his parents Winfred and Myrtle Martin.  He is survived by his loving wife Martha Dunagan Martin, sons David Martin, Rodney Young, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, special nieces Amber Evans and Mitzi Williams, as well as special friend and caretaker Wade Brown.   Glenn was self-employed as owner/operator of Martin Landscaping and was a...

LUCILE ELIZABETH BEAVER                                                                                               Gainesville native Lucile Elizabeth Beaver passed away peacefully on December 15, 2020, at the Virginia Hospital Center in Arlington, VA, at...

Jimmy Kidd, 76, of Gainesville, GA passed away in the early morning hours of January 26, 2023.   The family invites you to join them for a graveside service to be held at Alta Vista Cemetery in Gainesville, GA on Sunday, January 29th at 1:00 p.m.    Jimmy is preceded in death by his parents, James W. Kidd and Mary Lucille Kidd, and his twin sister, Geneva Kidd.   He is survived by his sister, Betty Jo Smith and brother, Johnny Lee...

William Edward Burns, 74, died Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023, in Birmingham, Ala. Born October 15, 1948, in Spartanburg, S.C., he was the son of the late John Milton Burns, Sr. and Launa Harris Burns, and the husband of Susan Landers Burns. He graduated from Lafayette High School in Lexington, KY. He graduated from the Georgia Institute of Technology in 1970 with a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, where he was a member of the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps. After...

Billy Robert Clark, age 75, originally from Gainesville, Georgia passed away in Andrews, North Carolina after an extended illness. Billy was born on October 3, 1947 in Gainesville, Georgia to the late Mr. Elmer and Mrs. Maxine (Withrow) Clark. He was a member and preacher at Cool Springs Baptist Church. Billy took great enjoyment in his service to the Murrayville Masonic Lodge 30, earning the 33 Degree affiliation. Many weekends were spent participating in Lanier Shrine Club...

Jean Morgan Warlick, 88, of Gainesville, GA passed away on January 24, 2023, at Northside Forsyth Hospital. Jean, also known as Alder Jean to her brothers and sisters, was born to James Henry Morgan and Ada Elva Sellers Morgan in Mobile, Alabama on November 21, 1934. She graduated from Murphy High School in Mobile in 1953 but lived most of her adult life in Georgia. Jean is preceded in death by her parents; husband Samuel F. Warlick; sisters Elizabeth Delegal and Shirley Harveston; and...

James Robert Emmons, 73 of Frederica, Delaware died January 21, 2023. James was born on February 13, 1949 in Portsmouth, VA to the late Lawrence and Mamie Emmons. Graveside Services will be held Monday February 13. at 2:00 p.m. in Georgia National Cemetery, Canton, GA.  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...

RICHARD MCDOWELL NICHOLS April 21, 1931 - January 20, 2023   Richard “Dick” McDowell Nichols of Gainesville, Georgia, passed away peacefully with friends at his side, on January 20, 2023, at the age of 91. He was born on April 21, 1931 in Cynthiana, Kentucky to the late Henry Lansing and Ruth Reynolds Nichols. Mr. Nichols was a 1949 graduate of Cynthiana High School, attended Washington & Lee University and the University of Kentucky earning a bachelor’s...

Elaine Walker Gay, 81 of Gainesville died January 17, 2023, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center-Gainesville Campus. Born in Moultrie, Georgia, Mrs. Gay had lived in Hall County for a number of years.  She was the daughter of the late Ollie Lewis and Rosa Lee Norman. She was a housewife and a member of South Bend United Methodist Church.   Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Doug and Becky Gay, son, Michael Scott Gay, grandchildren, Corbin Gay, Zach (Sharon) Gay,...

Janice Abernathy Reed, age 64, of Prudenville, MI died Monday, January 16, 2023, in Michigan following a sudden illness. Funeral services will be held at 1 pm Tuesday, January 24, 2023, in the Little Davenport Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Russell Sims will officiate, with burial to follow at the Amy’s Creek Baptist Church Cemetery in Clarkesville, Ga. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday, from 5pm to 8pm. Janice was born in Clarkesville, Ga. to the late Lawson W....

Ella "Sissy" Johnson, 78, of Gainesville, passed away January 16, 2023 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center.   Sissy was born on March 19, 1944, in Hapeville, Georgia and graduated from Hapeville High School.  She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Gainesville. She is preceded in death by her parents, Lyle Letteer Sr., Mother Alma McNabb Bratton, brother Lyle Letteer Jr., and sisters Justine Stelling and Lynne Maxwell. She is...

Hazel T. Arnold passed away Sunday January 15, 2023. No formal services will be held, and at Mrs. Arnold request, the remains will be cremated. 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.

Susan Landers Burns, 72, died Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, at home with her family in Birmingham, AL. Born June 4, 1950, in Gainesville Ga., she was the daughter of the late Carl Ernest and Gertrude Grogan Landers and the wife of William Edward Burns. She graduated as valedictorian from Summerville High School in Summerville, S.C., where she was recognized statewide as a Star Student. She graduated from Agnes Scott College in Decatur, Ga. in 1972 with a Bachelor of Arts in English literature....

Judy Ann Greenway England age 78 of Lula, Ga. died Thursday January 12, 2023, at the Northeast Georgia Medical Center. Funeral Services are scheduled for 2:00 pm Sunday January 15, 2023, in the Little & Davenport Funeral Home Chapel, the Rev. Leon Miller will officiate. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday from 2:00 pm till 5:00 pm. Mrs. England will be laid to rest at the Hopewell Baptist Church Cemetery next to her beloved son, Christopher...

Peggy Ann Irvin, 85 of Gainesville died Tuesday January 10, 2023. At the family's request Mrs. Irvin will be cremated, and a private family interment will be held in the Alta Vista Cemetery 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.

Angelyn Drew, 89 of Gainesville formerly of Augusta, Georgia died Friday January 6, 2023. No services will be held locally, but the family will have a private graveside service in Augusta, Georgia 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.

One of the most courageous and resilient women left her earthly home following an extended period of declining health. Nancy Martin Brewer of Gainesville died Thursday, January 5, 2023, just 6 short years, to the date, of losing her loving husband, James C. (Bimbo) Brewer of 58 years.  Nancy was born February 3, 1944, to Perry Britton and Ailene Rollins Martin. She was a graduate of both Gainesville High School and The University of Georgia.  After graduation she was an...

Timothy Joshua “Josh” Martin of Flowery Branch, Georgia passed away at home on Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at the age of 44. Josh had fought a courageous battle for 14 years following a spinal cord injury. He attended Flowery Branch Elementary and West Hall High School and lived in Flowery Branch his entire life. Josh worked in the construction industry operating heavy equipment before his accident which he missed dearly. He was an avid Dale Earnhardt fan; loved the history and...

On January 3, 2023, William Timothy "Tim" Myers of Gainesville passed away at the age of 34. Tim was the son of William "Pete" and Rhonda Myers of Gainesville. Tim and his girlfriend Natasha Gregory were together 7 years. Tim was loved by many. To know him is to love him. Tim loved drawing and tattooing, he had a love for music and movies. Tim is survived by his parents, Pete and Rhonda Myers, Gainesville, his girlfriend, Natasha Gregory, his maternal grandparents,...