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The Times, Gainesville, Georgia | gainesvilletimes.com Weekend Edition - April 11-12, 2020 3B Herman H. Ledford Died April 7, 2020 Herman H. Ledford, age 78, of Demorest, died Tuesday, April 7. In consideration of public health and safety, a private family graveside service was held Thursday, April 09, at Amy’s Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. Arrangements by Hillside Memorial Chapel & Gardens, Clarkesville. Hilda Pritchett Clark Died April 8, 2020 Hilda Pritchett Clark, age 70, of Flowery Branch, died Wednesday, April 8. Private graveside services will be held. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch. Jackie Tinsley Died April 7, 2020 Jackie Tinsley, age 59, of Cumming, died Tuesday, April 7. Memorial services will be at a later date. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home, Cumming. James Allen Holtzclaw Died April 6, 2020 James Allen Holtzclaw died Monday, April 6. The family held a private viewing and service due to current situations but plans to hold a celebration of life in the near future. A private funeral service will be held. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory, Cumming. James Milton “Jimmy” Jones Died April 9, 2020 James Milton “Jimmy” Jones, age 69, of Cornelia, died Thursday, April 9. No formal services are planned at this time. Arrangements by McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia. Jean Barclay Fleming Kepshire Died April 6, 2020 Jean Barclay Fleming Kepshire, age 98, of Gainesville, formerly of Sautee, died Monday, April 6. Graveside Services will be held at a later date. Interment was held at the Yonah Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, Demorest. Johnny Barthell Died April 5, 2020 Johnny Barthell, age 74, of Atlanta, died Sunday, April 5. Arrangements by Wimberly Funeral Home, Gainesville. Joseph Corral Died April 4, 2020 Joseph Corral, age 73, of Canton, died Saturday, April 4. A private graveside service was held at Sawnee View Gardens in Cumming. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory, Cumming. Joseph Hamner Died April 6, 2020 Joseph Hamner, age 78, of Atlanta, died Monday, April 6. Arrangements by Wimberly Funeral Home, Gainesville. Kaneesha Bailey Died April 7, 2020 Kaneesha Bailey, age 29, of Gainesville, died Tuesday, April 7. Arrangements by Wimberly Funeral Home, Gainesville. Katherine Andrea Phillips Died April 6, 2020 Katherine Andrea Phillips, age 76, of Cumming, died Tuesday, April 6. A celebration of life will take place at a later date. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home, Cumming. Linda Tuck Died April 7, 2020 Linda Tuck, age 71, of Buford, died Tuesday, April 7. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, April 11, at 11:00 a.m. at Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery in Buford. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. Arrangements by Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford. Marcus Perez Died April 4, 2020 Marcus Perez, age 46, of Gainesville, died Saturday, April 4. Funeral services will be held in Guatemala City, Guatemala, at a later date. Arrangements by Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville. Melissa Tenaya Byous Brasil Died April 5, 2020 Melissa Tenaya Byous Brasil, age 42, of Murrayville, died Sunday April 5. Memorial services will be scheduled at a later date. Arrangements by Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville. Michael Thomas Fry Died April 8, 2020 Michael Thomas Fry, age 50 of Clarkesville, died Wednesday, April 8. Private family services for immediate family were held graveside in Hillside Gardens Cemetery. In consideration of community health and safety, a public celebration of life service will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Hillside Memorial Chapel & Gardens, Clarkesville. Norman Eugene (Ned) Daugherty, Jr. Died April 6, 2020 Norman Eugene (Ned) Daugherty, Jr. died Monday, April 6. Celebration of Life services will be held later. Arrangements by Hamilton Mill Memorial Chapel, Buford. Penny Darice Whitley Died April 5, 2020 Penny Darice Whitley, 67, of Gainesville, died Sunday, April 5. A private family memorial service will be held. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory, Cumming. Robert Boren Died March 27, 2020 Robert Boren, age 49, of Suwanee, died Friday, March 27. During this time of limited large group gatherings, the family will hold a small private memorial and announce a Celebration of Life honoring Robert at a later date. Arrangements by Hamilton Mill Memorial Chapel, Buford. Ron Higgins, Sr. Died April 8, 2020 Ron Higgins, Sr., age 58, of Auburn, died Wednesday, April 8. No formal service will be held. Arrangements by Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford. Rosa Lee Kesler Died April 8, 2020 Rosa Lee Kesler, age 90, of Nicholson, died Wednesday, April 8. Private graveside service will be held Friday, April 10, at Antioch United Methodist Church Cemetery. Arrangements by Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce. Rose Claire Mesidor Died April 5, 2020 Rose Claire Mesidor, age 69, of Gainesville, died Sunday, April 5. Funeral services were held Friday, April 10, at 11:00 a.m., at Alta Vista Cemetery. Arrangements by Wimberly Funeral Home, Gainesville. Sandra Presley Kiser Died April 6, 2020 Sandra Presley Kiser, 72, died Monday, April 6. Friends and family are invited to attend the graveside service, following social distancing guidelines, set by the Governor. A graveside service was held at 3:00 p.m. Thursday, April 9, at Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements by Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville. Stacy Marks Black Died April 6, 2020 Stacy Marks Black, age 55, of Demorest, died Monday, April 6. The service for Mr. Black was broadcast ed on Facebook Live at 2:00 p.m., Friday, April 10, on the pages of “Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory” and “Kathy C. Nicholson”. Arrangements by Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, Demorest. Terry Mintz Died April 5, 2020 Terry Mintz, age 63, of Commerce, died Sunday April 5. Arrangements by Wimberly & White Funeral Home, Gainesville. Thedis “Clara” Pittman Died April 9, 2020 Thedis “Clara” Pittman, age 94, of Lula, died Thursday April 9. Graveside services are scheduled for Saturday April 11, at 2:00 p.m. in Holly Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, Clermont. Arrangements by Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville. Uriah Z. Blake Died April 9, 2020 Uriah Z. Blake, 29, of Gainesville, died Thursday April 9. Arrangements by Wimberly Funeral Home, Gainesville. William H. “Bill” Picklesimer Died April 6, 2020 William H. “Bill” Picklesimer, age 87, of Cumming, died Monday, April 6. The family will have a private graveside service. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory, Cumming. Willie Daniel “Dan” Armour Died April 7, 2020 Willie Daniel “Dan” Armour, age 57, of Gainesville, died Tuesday, April 7. Graveside services were held Friday, April 10, at 2:00 p.m. on Alta Vista Cemetery. Arrangements by Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville. NOTICE: NEW DEADLINES Death notices are printed free as a public service by The Times. More information can be provided in paid obituaries. The rate is $100 for the first 100 words in print, and $50 per additional 100 words (or any part thereof). This includes an online notice where friends and families can post condolences for 30 days. Deadline for publication is as follows: To run Wednesday, submit by 3 p.m. Monday. To run Saturday, submit by 3 p.m. Thursday. Death notices and obituaries are accepted only from funeral homes. They should be emailed to obits@gainesvilletimes. com. 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