Death Notices

Dishauna Howard, 44, of Gainesville, GA, died January 1, 2025. The remains were cremated. Memorial service will be announced at a later date. Dexter T. Sims Mortuary, LLC, Gainesville, has charge of arrangements.

Eduardo Raul Polio, 82, of Gainesville, formerly of El Salvador, died November 9, 2024. Funeral service will be held November 23, 2024. Burial will take place on December 2, 2024 in El Salvador. Dexter T. Sims Mortuary, LLC, Gainesville, has charge of arrangements.

Kenasha Tyrella Collier Gore, affectionately nicknamed “Kim” by her grandmother, was born to the late Margaret L. Collier on August 13th, 1979 in Conway, SC.  After a lengthy battle with multiple sclerosis and having fought the good fight for over twenty years, Kenasha slipped away in the early hours of the morning on Thursday, July … [Read more…]

Dexter Arnold Jackson, 61, of Gainesville, GA, died May 29, 2024. Dexter T, Sims Mortuary, LLC, Gainesville, has charge of arrangements.

Patricia Ann “Pat” Jackson was born on January 29, 1939 in Gainesville, GA. to the late M. C. Butler and the late Charity Iona Hill. She was called home to be with the Lord on June 2, 2024. She was preceded in death by her siblings, Maxine Hale, Ray Butler, Bruce Butler, and Kenneth Jackson; … [Read more…]

Wilburn Morris was born on January 26, 1938 in Maysville, Georgia to the late Joe Albert Morris and the late Maxine Morris. He was called home to be with the Lord on May 1, 2024. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Stephni Alicea Morris; brothers, Charles Morris, Bobby Morris, James Morris, and Jack … [Read more…]

Ms. Marilyn Teasley was born on August 30, 1956 in Royston, GA to the late Harold Teasley and the late Gladys Mayfield Teasley. She departed this life on April 8, 2024. At a young age, Marilyn was a member of Harmony Grove Baptist Church and attended Royston Grove Baptist Church. Later in life, she became … [Read more…]

Ms. Juanita White was born on March 14, 1968 in Gainesville, GA to Calvin Mance and the late Brenda Sue Mance. Juanita, a cherished member of the Gainesville community, transitioned to eternal rest on Wednesday, March 6, 2024.  She received her wings and gently embarked on her final journey guided by her unwavering faith in … [Read more…]

Mrs. Shannon Renee Westbrooks Carruth was born on August 13, 1970 in Gainesville, GA to the late Leonard Osborne and Theresa Westbrooks. She went home to be with her Lord on February 12, 2024 following an extended illness and hospitalization. She was preceded in death by her beloved grandmother, Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Westbrooks and uncle … [Read more…]

Loretta Jean Cantrell Mott was born on February 7, 1959 to the late Nancy Grace Cantrell. She entered eternal rest on February 2, 2024. She was preceded in death by her brother, Ricardo “Ricky” Cantrell. Loretta attended the Gainesville City School System. She was a member of The House of Praize Family Worship Center in … [Read more…]