All Obituaries

Ms. Sarah Summerour, 62, of Gainesville passed away on October 14, 2021 following a brief illness. Sarah was a devoted mother who loved her children beyond measure and put their happiness above all. She was the Nana/Gammy that created the giggles and that let her beloved grandsons get away with everything. She was her sister’s best friend and loved lunches with her “girls.”  Sarah spent the majority of her career at Crown Financial Ministries where she was mother to...

Lillian Shope Gilreath, 91 of Gainesville passed away Thursday October 14, 2021. Born in Belmont, North Carolina, Mrs. Gilreath had lived in Hall County for most of her life.  She was the daughter of the late John Byrd and Roxie Goudelock Shope.  Mrs. Gilreath was a graduate of Riverbend High School Class of 1946,  and was retired from Reynolds Metals where she was an executive assistant.  Mrs. Gilreath was a member of New Bridge Baptist Church. She loved to travel...

Phyllis Mundy Carter, 84 of Lula, Georgia, passed away peacefully on October 9, 2021, surrounded by her loving children. Phyllis was born on November 19, 1936, in Raleigh, North Carolina, to the late Lloyd and Ruby Mundy. She was preceded in death by William (Billy) Richard Carter, her loving husband of 25 years and her son, Scott Thomas Carter. Phyllis and Billy married in November,1955. First and fore-most she loved the Lord and attended Lakewood Baptist Church for many years. She...

Geraldine M. Pointer, 80 of Gainesville died October 4, 2021 at The Landings of Gainesville. No services will be held locally and Mrs. Pointer's remains will be carried back to Delaware for services and burial. 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 local arrangements.

Rhuel Dennis Patterson, a gentle man of God, left his earthly home and entered the gates of heaven on Sunday, October 3, 2021.  He was 98 years of age. Devoted. Humble.  Resilient.  An anchor.  These are words that define this man beloved by so many. Rhuel was the oldest child of Ottice Bascom Patterson and Wilma Lucille Tolbert.  He was born in Jackson County, Georgia and spent much of his childhood in Gainesville living on West Avenue and attending Main Street...

Bob Coggins, 83 of Flowery Branch, Ga. passed away Wednesday September 29, 2021 at his residence. A lifelong resident of Hall County, Mr. Coggins was the son of the late Hubert Arnold and Birdie Overby Coggins.  He was retired from Ryerson Tool and was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church. Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law; Allene and Steve Hutson, Flowery Branch; son and daughter-in-law; Quinon and Anne Coggins, Watkinsville; sister, Betty Boggs, Flowery Branch;...

Joseph Ashley Manring, 77, of Gainesville, left us on Sunday, September 26th, surrounded by his children.  Joseph was born in Mobile Alabama and was adopted by Mary and Ken Manring. He grew up in Foley, Alabama and graduated from The University of Alabama. Joe remained a lifelong Alabama fan, Roll Tide!  Joe worked the majority of his career as an HR Manager at TRW and ZF Industries. He prided himself of knowing everyone in the plant personally, and he always had a joke to tell...

Tonya Johnette Turner, 50 of Lula, passed away on September 26, 2021, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center. Tonya was a loving wife and mother of four daughters. She was a follower of Christ and there was nothing she loved more than helping others. Tonya spent her life going on many adventures with her husband and watching her girls play ball. We take comfort in knowing she was saved by our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ when she was 12 years old at Timber Ridge Baptist Church. She is...

Nora Mae Whelchel Dodd, 86 of Gainesville passed away Sunday September 26, 2021 at the Northeast Georgia Medical Center. Born in Dawson County, Mrs. Dodd had lived in Hall County for most of her life.  She was the daughter of the late Lee and Nora Clark Whelchel.  She was retired from the Hall County School System where she worked in the lunchroom at North Hall High School. Survivors include her brothers; Howard Whelchel and Charles Whelchel, both of Gainesville.  A number...

John Wesley Money, 58, of Jefferson, Ga went home to be with the Lord on Sunday September 26, 2021.  He was a member of the Cross Roads Church of God in Commerce, Ga. Born in Ohio, John lived in Habersham and Banks County for a number of years but was currently living in Jefferson, Ga.  He worked in HeAvy Equipment Welding and Repair. John is survived by his wife Mary DeAnn Money, Jefferson, Ga.; son William Lane Money, Jefferson, Ga.; son Logan Money (Tonya), Tennessee;...