All Obituaries

On Thursday, November 10, 2022, Sharon Drew Bryant Martin, loving mother and friend passed away at the age of 85.  Sharon was born February 27, 1937 in Bremen, Georgia daughter of the late John Robert and Ada Eason Drew.  She is preceded in death by her son, Jeffrey Drew Bryant, grandson, Drew Bryant; sisters, Oneta Kreis, Mercedes Kinney, and Savonia Hamil; and brothers, Colonel Adrian Drew and Bobby Drew.Sharon had a passion for the Lord and her family.  She was an...

Justin Ali passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 28, 2022, in the tranquility of his home, while surrounded by his loving family. Beloved Husband of Teresa Ali and devoted Father of Delaney Kennedy and Anthony Michael. He is survived by his parents Sally (Barry) Wiles, Gregory Ali, and Grandmother Carol Wiles; Siblings Amanda Wiles, Cyndie Ali, and Nick Ali. Son in Law of John (Margaret) Fontano; Brother in Law of James John (Angela) Fontano and John Michael (JoJo)...

Mr. William “Bill” Stuart Bradford, 67 of Gainesville, passed away Saturday, November 12, 2022 at his residence with his family by his side.A Funeral Mass will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, November 18, 2022 at St. Michael Catholic Church. Father Tim Hepburn will officiate. Interment will be in Alta Vista Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Memorial Park Funeral Home on Thursday, November 17, 2022 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.Born on March 12, 1955 in Atlanta, he was the...

Mrs. Ruth Cash Brownlow, 102 years and six months, of New Holland went to be with her Lord on Saturday, November 12, 2022 at New Horizon’s Limestone.Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 17, 2022 in the Chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home. Reverend Ricky Taylor will officiate. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, November 17th from 1:00 p.m. until the service hour.She was born April...

Mr. Robert Brian Ivester, 51, of Cornelia, passed away Friday, November 11, 2022 at his residence follow a sudden illness.Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Monday, November 14, 2022 in the Chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home. Rev. Jon Heubner will officiate. Interment will follow in Oakwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday, November 13th from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.Born on April 18, 1971 in Gainesville, he was the son of Johnny Lamar Ivester...

Reverend William (Billy) I. Long passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 10th at age 88.  Born to Ethel and Lee Long in 1932 in the Blackjack community in Decatur county, “Brother Bill” spent almost all of his life in Georgia, graduating from Cairo High School and going on to attend Norman College. Bill married his high school sweetheart, Lois Cawthon in 1952 and together they went on to Mercer University and then to Southeastern Theological Seminary where he earned a...

Harlene Jordan Kirkpatrick of Flowery Branch went home to be with the Lord on November 10, 2022.  She was 83.  Harlene retired from Delta Airlines and enjoyed traveling the world.  She also enjoyed sitting in her gazebo among stately oaks and feeding her birds.  She found every opportunity to have fun.Harlene was born on November 18, 1938 to the late Harlan Jordan and Lucille Warren Jordan and grew up in Atlanta.  She lived in Clayton County during her years with...

Mr. William Andrew Tomko, age 76 passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2022 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center following a brief illness.         The family will receive friends on Saturday, November 19, 2022 from 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm, prior to a Memorial service at 4:30 pm in the Chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home.         Mr. Tomko was born November 21, 1945 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to the...

November 10, 2022             Mrs. Theresa Lynn Jones Pilgrim, age 60 of New Holland, passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Braselton, following a brief illness.            Funeral services are scheduled for Saturday, November 12, 2022 at 3:30 pm in the Chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with interment to follow in Memorial Park...

Mr. Robert “Bob” Andrew Wilder, Sr., age 90, of Gainesville, GA passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2022. He was born on December 14, 1931 in Thomasville, North Carolina to the late Clyde Robert Wilder and Curtis Lois Brown Wilder.  Mr. Wilder was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force, he was retired from Georgia Motor Trucking Association as the Safety Director, and was of the Methodist faith.  Bob enjoyed gardening, boating, watching UGA football and...