Obituaries

Julie Ann Pass Hamilton

Julie Ann Pass Hamilton

Dec 3, 2025

Julie Ann Pass Hamilton,51, of Murrayville, GA., died suddenly on Wednesday, December 3, 2025. She graduated from North Hall High School and Brenau University. She began attending singing schools at a very young age. She attended The North Georgia School of Gospel Music and lately taught there. She also taught at the Marksmen Mountain Music Camp. Julie Ann was a...

Patricia "Pat" Ricketts Brady

Patricia "Pat" Ricketts Brady

Dec 10, 2025

Mrs. Patricia "Pat" Ricketts Brady, 84, of Clermont, Ga., died on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. A Funeral Service will be held for Mrs. Brady at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, December 12, 2025 at Wahoo Baptist Church. Mrs. Brady will lie in state at the church from 1:30 p.m. until the funeral hour. Dr. Mark Stroud and Rev. Ken Anderson will...

Juanita E. Brookshire

Juanita E. Brookshire

Dec 6, 2025

Juanita E. Brookshire, born on June 11, 1941, in Gainesville, Georgia, passed away peacefully at her home on December 6, 2025, surrounded by her family. She lived a life filled with love, devotion, and dedication to her community and family.

Juanita was a beloved teacher for thirty years with the Lumpkin County School System, where she inspired countless students with her...

Elizabeth Carrie Cagle Walden

Elizabeth Carrie Cagle Walden

Nov 21, 2025

Mrs. Elizabeth Carrie (Cagle) Walden, 93, of Clermont, died on Friday, November 21, 2025. A funeral service will be held on Sunday, November 23, at 3:00 p.m. in the chapel of W. R. Strickland & Sons, Clermont, Ga. Mr. Brent Cagle will officiate the service. Interment will follow the service at New Bridge Baptist Church Cemetery.The family will receive friends...

Clara Ola Ingram

Clara Ola Ingram

Nov 20, 2025

Clara Ola Ingram, 100, of Flowery Branch died on Thursday, November 20, 2025.  A Graveside Service will be held on Sunday, November 23, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at Concord Baptist Church Cemetery, Clermont, Ga.  Chaplain Curvan Mills will officiate the service.  The family will receive friends at the funeral on Sunday, November 23, 2025 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.

Clara...

Harry Dee Hughes Jr.

Harry Dee Hughes Jr.

Nov 2, 2025

Mr. Harry Dee Hughes Jr., 76, of Clermont, Ga., died on Sunday, November 2, 2025.  The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.  The Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. in Strickland Funeral Home Chapel, Chaplain Zachary Lauersdorf will officiate the...

Dr. Jack Allen Pirkle

Dr. Jack Allen Pirkle

Oct 29, 2025

On Wednesday, October 29, 2025, the Lord called Jack Pirkle home after a battle with cancer. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., Trinity United Methodist Church. Reverend Chris Hester will officiate the service. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, October 31, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00...

Carol Quillian

Carol Quillian

Oct 23, 2025

Carol Quillian, age 96, of Quillian’s Corner, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 23rd, 2025.

Miss Quillian was born on December 19, 1928, in Hall County, Georgia to the late John E. and Ruth Hulsey Quillian. She is preceded in death by sisters, Mary Sally Wellborn, Alice’ Head and Fannie Ruth Satterfield; brothers, John Quillian, Jimmy Quillian and Harold Quillian....

Mary Bishop Tyler

Mary Bishop Tyler

Oct 21, 2025

Mrs. Mary Bishop Tyler, 69, of Clermont, Ga., died on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 after and extended illness.  A Memorial Service for Mrs. Tyler will be announced at a future date.

Mrs. Tyler is preceded in death by her husband Nick Roger Tyler, her father and mother Hugh Dorsey Bishop Sr. and Mattie Odessa Gray Bishop.

Mrs. Tyler is survived by her...

Jennifer Lynn Wiley

Jennifer Lynn Wiley

Oct 15, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our precious Jennifer Lynn “Jenny” Wiley, 41, on Wednesday, October 15th, 2025, in Clermont, Georgia, where she resided. She was born on December 8, 1983, in Gainesville, Georgia, to parents James D. and Thelma Wiley. Jenny attended North Hall High School (class of 2002). She was known for her generous spirit, and...

Betty Jo (Allison) Oliver

Betty Jo (Allison) Oliver

Sep 23, 2025

Betty Jo (Allison) Oliver age 85 passed away Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at her home in Clermont.  A Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel of W. R. Strickland & Sons at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 26, 2025.  Reverend Scott Strickland will officiate the service.  Interment will follow the service at Holly Springs Baptist Church Cemetery.  The family...

Rosie Ann Elliott

Rosie Ann Elliott

Sep 18, 2025

Mrs. Rosie Ann Elliott, 84, of Gainesville, Ga., died on September 18, 2025. A funeral service will be held on Monday, September 22, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Straightway Baptist Church. Pastor Michael McIntyre and Pastor Danny Kastner will officiate the service. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday, September 21, 2025, from 5:00 pm to...

Inez Middlebrooks Hale

Inez Middlebrooks Hale

Sep 16, 2025

Inez Middlebrooks Hale (September 20, 1934–September 16, 2025)

Inez Middlebrooks Hale, almost 91, of Gainesville, GA, died peacefully at home after a brief illness on September 16, 2025.

She was born in Farmington, GA to Percy Barton and Ora Lee Middlebrooks. Inez attended Watkinsville High School before studying Education at The University of Georgia. She went on to successfully collaborate with her...

Gloria Berger Smith

Gloria Berger Smith

Jul 29, 2025

Gloria Berger Smith, 80, most recently of Clermont, GA passed away peacefully on July 29 surrounded by family.

Born in Pennsylvania in 1944 to Emily and Frank Spragg, Gloria lived a life shaped by creativity, independence, and strong relationships. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Donald, and her husband Leonard “Lenny” Berger.

Gloria was the mother of Andrea...

Donald Ralph Joyner

Donald Ralph Joyner

Jul 16, 2025

Mr. Donald Ralph Joyner, 90, of Oakwood, Ga., died on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. A celebration of life will be held at 3:00 p.m., on Saturday, August 9, 2025. The family will receive friends beginning at 2:00 p.m., on Saturday, August 9, 2025, prior to the service.

Mr. Joyner was preceded in death by his parents Roy W. Joyner Sr. and...

Donna Gail Gilleland

Donna Gail Gilleland

Jul 14, 2025

Donna Gail Gilleland, 64, of Gainesville, Ga., died on July 14, 2025.  Service information for Ms. Gilleland is forthcoming.

Donna is preceded in death by her parents Lester Gordon Spencer and Caroline Allison Spencer.  

Donna is survived by her sisters Sandra Stokes (Richard), and Gwen McCullough, her brother Gary Spencer (Teresa), her nieces and nephews Josh Spencer, Jessica Spencer, Hillary Stokes,...

Guy Nelson Mullinax

Guy Nelson Mullinax

Jul 10, 2025

Guy Nelson Mullinax passed away peaceably, at the age of 98 on Thursday, July 10, 2025, in his home.

Guy was born October 17, 1926, in Lavonia Georgia to Willis and Lillian Burton Mullinax. He grew up in and around Lavonia and Toccoa. He went to work at an early age with Belk Department Store and made his career in management...

Mary Ann Lee

Mary Ann Lee

Jul 3, 2025

Mrs. Mary Ann Lee, 81, of Cleveland, Ga., Died on Thursday, July 3, 2025.  The family will hold a private service at a future date.

Mrs. Lee is survived by her husband Larry B. Moore, her son Josh Moreno (Amanda) and six grandchildren.  W. R. Strickland & Sons, Clermont, Ga.

Eugene Talmadge Parker

Eugene Talmadge Parker

Jun 20, 2025

Mr. Eugene Talmadge Parker, 83, of Gainesville, Ga., died on Friday, June 20, 2025. A Graveside Service will be held 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday June 24, 2025 at Dewberry Baptist Church #2 Cemetery, Reverend Darren Palmer will officiate the service. The Family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, June 23, 2025.

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Mrs. Muriel May Moore (King)

Mrs. Muriel May Moore (King)

Jun 17, 2025

In Loving Memory

Mrs. Muriel May Moore (King), 83, of Cleveland, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 17, 2025.

The family will receive friends on Monday, June 23, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at W.R. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home in Clermont, Georgia.

A Graveside Service will follow at 2:00 p.m. at Center Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Cleveland, Georgia....