Bernhardt Funeral Home

Bernhardt Funeral Home Serving Gilmer County Since 1962 Thank you for visiting the Bernhardt Funeral Home page. We do respect your wishes and can do anything you desire.

It is our goal to provide the highest quality of service to anyone that desires to choose us. Our outstanding service along with our many years of experience have made us the leading funeral provider in Gilmer County. We understand that each family is unique and has personal request and traditions. These requests and traditions are of the utmost importance to our staff of licensed professionals. We offer a complete line of funeral products and services including: traditional funerals, cremation services, shipping worldwide, and pre-planning services. For information on any of our services or questions, you may call (706)635-4325 and for 24 hour Obituary information you may call (706)635-2222. We are here to assist you and ready to help at anytime. Bernhardt Funeral Home is where sympathy and efficiency come hand in hand. Thank you so much,

Staff of Bernhardt Funeral Home.

In loving memory of Mr. Tom Barrentine.
12/01/2025

In loving memory of Mr. Tom Barrentine.

Thomas Upton Tom Barrentine February 10, 1941 November 25, 2025 Thomas Upton Barrentine went to be with the Lord on November 25, 2025. He was at home with wife Pat, son Brian, daughter Patrice, and son-in-law David. He was 84. Born the youngest of twelve children of Mary Etta and

In loving memory of Mrs. Sarah Jane Rollins.
11/30/2025

In loving memory of Mrs. Sarah Jane Rollins.

Mrs. Sarah Jane Rollins, age 83 of Talking Rock, GA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 29th, 2025. Mrs. Rollins was born on August 23rd, 1942 in Cartersville, GA to the late Lester Eugene Hufstetler and the late Eula Liddle Brooks Hufstetler. She was a devoted homemaker and a proud

In loving memory of Mr. Joseph Hairston, Sr.
11/29/2025

In loving memory of Mr. Joseph Hairston, Sr.

Mr. Joseph Elliott Hairston, a devoted husband, father and grandfather, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 26th, 2025, at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia at the age of 81. Mr. Hairston, a member of Covenant Community Church, was born on December 25th, 1943, in Jacksonville, Florid...

“But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it....
11/29/2025

“But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that.”
‭‭1 Timothy‬ ‭6‬:‭6‬-‭8‬ ‭NIV‬‬



It’s never going to be easy for your family to say their final goodbyes to you, but having pre-need plans in place can g...
11/28/2025

It’s never going to be easy for your family to say their final goodbyes to you, but having pre-need plans in place can give them time together to grieve as they should. Pre-need plans will also help reduce the eventual overall costs associated with your arrangements. We are always available to answer all of your questions.



All of us at Bernhardt’s Funeral Home are wishing each one of you a happy and safe Thanksgiving Day!!  In a season of gr...
11/27/2025

All of us at Bernhardt’s Funeral Home are wishing each one of you a happy and safe Thanksgiving Day!!

In a season of gratitude and thankfulness, be sure to spend some time today reflecting on all that you’ve been blessed with.

May God continue to richly bless each and every one of us!



In loving memory of Ms. Verna Jo Bousquet.
11/27/2025

In loving memory of Ms. Verna Jo Bousquet.

Verba Jo Bousquet, age 93 of Ellijay, passed away on Wednesday, November 26th, 2025, at her residence. Verba was born April 17, 1932, in Dial, GA, the daughter of the late Marvin Woody and Margie Davis Woody. She was a graduate of Fannin County High School. She worked as a

Having a heart of gratitude acts like a magnet for positivity, which has numerous benefits for your emotional and mental...
11/26/2025

Having a heart of gratitude acts like a magnet for positivity, which has numerous benefits for your emotional and mental well-being. Set aside some time today to reflect on all of the things that you have to be thankful for. We are all so blessed!



When the time comes that you need us to assist with the arrangements for the passing of a loved one, you can trust that ...
11/25/2025

When the time comes that you need us to assist with the arrangements for the passing of a loved one, you can trust that we will always be available to serve you in the upmost professional and caring way possible. We thank you for choosing us since 1962.



Your family will forever appreciate the final gift you could leave them by preparing your final wishes in advance. A tim...
11/25/2025

Your family will forever appreciate the final gift you could leave them by preparing your final wishes in advance. A time that will already be filled with uncertainty and stress can become slightly easier when they know that you have made those big decisions for them. We are always available to meet with you regarding our pre-need services. Don’t delay.



In loving memory of Mrs. Betty Lowe.
11/24/2025

In loving memory of Mrs. Betty Lowe.

Betty Louise Lowe, age 86, of Marble Hill, passed away peacefully on November 23rd, 2025. surrounded by her loved ones. Born in Ashville, North Carolina, on June 15th, 1939, to the late George Washington Caviness and Violet Viola Chumley. Betty was described as a caring, loving, joyful, and fiercely...

In loving memory of Mr. Toby Baxter.
11/23/2025

In loving memory of Mr. Toby Baxter.

Mr. Toby Lee Baxter, age 72 of Ellijay, GA, passed away on Sunday, November 23rd, 2025 at his residence. Mr. Baxter was born on June 24th, 1953 in Springfield, Illinois to John Baxter and Rosemary Zeller Baxter. He was a carpenter. He is survived by his son, John Matthew Baxter,

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