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Recent Rabun County, GA Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Clayton, Rabun County, GA & Surrounding Areas

Timothy Wayne Hooper

Timothy Wayne Hooper

Mar 30, 2025

Timothy Wayne Hooper, 65, of Tiger, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2025. He was born on July 22, 1959, to the late Boyd and Martha Hooper. Tim was preceded in death by his wife, Dovie Hooper, who passed away on January 5, 2023.

Tim had a passion for classic cars and motorcycles, finding joy in restoring them to their...

Thomas Evans Robinson

Thomas Evans Robinson

Mar 28, 2025

Thomas Evans Robinson, 68, of Rabun County, GA, went to his heavenly home on March 28, 2025, while surrounded by loved ones. Born in Clayton, Georgia, on September 14, 1956, he was raised in Rabun County with his brothers and sister by his parents, Parker and Zura Robinson. God and Family was instilled in the Robinson children from an early...

Geraldine Brown

Geraldine Brown

Mar 25, 2025

Geraldine Kathryn Talley Brown, age 90, of Dillard, GA, passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on April 4, 1934, in Scaly Mountain, NC, to the late L.W. Talley and Valeria Talley. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Harry L. Brown.

Geraldine dedicated much of her life to...

Joanne Chappell

Joanne Chappell

Mar 18, 2025

Joanne Hembree Chappell, age 78, of Clayton, GA, passed away on March 18, 2025. She was born on May 20, 1946, in Macon County, NC, to the late Arthur and Rheda Hembree. Joanne shared 59 years of marriage with her husband, Gene Chappell. She was a faithful member of Bethel Baptist Church.

In addition to her husband, Gene Chappell, she is...

Paul William Gurtler

Paul William Gurtler

Mar 17, 2025

Paul William Gurtler, 78, of Rabun County, GA, passed away on March 17, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. Born in Columbus, Ohio, on August 2, 1946, he was raised in Reynoldsburg, Ohio, where he developed a strong work ethic and a deep love for his craft. Paul moved his business to Atlanta, GA, in 1982 for work related to...

Charolette Gaynell Marcus

Charolette Gaynell Marcus

Mar 12, 2025

Charolette Gaynell Marcus, age 57, of Clayton, GA, passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. She was born in Rabun County, GA, to Harold O. Marcus and Lettie Virginia Marcus.

Charolette had a deep love for the outdoors and found joy in tending to her garden and flower beds. She also enjoyed canning and cooking, sharing her talents with family and...

James Hoyt McCoy

James Hoyt McCoy

Mar 11, 2025

It is with great sadness and cherished memories that we announce the passing of James Hoyt McCoy, affectionately known as Jim, at the age of 86. Jim left this world peacefully after a long struggle with COPD.

Born into a loving family as one of eight siblings, Jim’s parents Ulyses and Alice McCoy raised their children with a strong sense of...

Jimmy Allen Ramey

Jimmy Allen Ramey

Feb 26, 2025

Jimmy Allen Ramey, 31, of Seneca, SC, formerly of Clayton, GA, passed away on February 26, 2025. He was born on December 4, 1993, and was the son of Tommy and Becky Ramey.

Jimmy Ramey was a vibrant, good-hearted man who was always smiling. He never met a stranger and would give anyone the last dime in his pocket, even if...

Lorene Hopper Thompson

Lorene Hopper Thompson

Feb 24, 2025

Lorene Hopper Thompson, 82, of the Betty’s Creek Community in Rabun Gap, Georgia, passed away Monday, February 24, 2025, surrounded by her family. The world lost a beautiful and incredible woman who loved her family and others fiercely. 

Lorene was born in Rabun Gap, Georgia, on April 4th, 1942. She was the daughter of the late Selven and Arizona Hopper of...

Betty Cannon

Betty Cannon

Feb 24, 2025

Betty Lynn Norton Cannon “Miss Betty”, 74, of Franklin, NC, went to be with Jesus on Monday, February 25, 2025.Betty was born in Rabun County to the late Percy and Myrtle Lamb Norton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Ronnie Norton. She was a retired custodian from the Macon County Schools, member of...

Zuma Bowers Dye

Zuma Bowers Dye

Feb 21, 2025

Zuma Bowers Dye, 93, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2025. She was born on September 9, 1931, in Cullman, Alabama, to the late William and Nollie (Murphree) Bowers. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leverne Dye, who passed away in 2022.

Zuma was a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church and the Gideons Auxiliary. She also worked as a...

Kenneth Edward Reed

Kenneth Edward Reed

Feb 16, 2025

Kenneth Edward Reed, age 70, passed away on February 16, 2025, in Mountain City, Georgia.

Born on December 19, 1954, Kenneth was known for his loving and caring nature, always willing to lend a hand to those in need. Kenneth dedicated many years as a shuttle driver in Melbourne, Florida, where he was well-respected for his dependability and kindness. Outside of...

Jack Dodgins

Jack Dodgins

Feb 8, 2025

Jack Dodgins, age 85, of Lakemont, GA, passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at Northeast Medical Center in Gainesville, GA. Born on May 29, 1939, in Rabun County to the late Tom and Mary Lou Dodgins, Jack is survived by his beloved wife of 64 years, Angela Dodgins. He proudly served in the United States Army from 1958 to...

Robert Grant Deal

Robert Grant Deal

Jan 16, 2025

Robert Grant Deal (Bob), also know as Dad, Granddad, and GranBob, passed away Thursday, January 16 after a brief battle with cancer.

Bob was born in 1942 in Rabun County to the late Harmon and Eula Deal as the sixth of ten children. He was predeceased by Raymond, Dorothy, Ray, EarleAnn and Helen. He is survived by, Randall (Alice), twins Ronnie...

Samuel Stephen Nix

Samuel Stephen Nix

Jan 15, 2025

 Samuel Stephen Nix, age 32, of Otto, NC, passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2024.

Born on November 20, 1992, Sam was the beloved son of Curtis Lamar Nix and Lisa Renee Nix. A 2011 graduate of Pasco Comprehensive High School, he had a passion for cooking and hunting. He especially cherished coon hunting with his grandpa and deer hunting with...

James Michael Andrews

James Michael Andrews

Jan 14, 2025

James Michael Andrews, age 40, of Clayton, GA, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2025.

James was born on May 5, 1984, to Howard Grady Andrews and the late Shirley Burrell Andrews. He was best known for his 12-year career at Ingles, where he left a lasting impression on countless customers and coworkers with his warm personality and dedication. James had...

William Arthur Young

William Arthur Young

Jan 14, 2025

William Arthur Young, 80, of Clayton, Georgia, peacefully entered into eternal rest on January 14, 2025. 

A man of few words with a mischievous twinkle in his eye, William was a beloved friend to many, and a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. 

Born on April 7, 1944 to his late parents, Arthur and Mae Guffie Young, William loved music, caring for...

Deborah Marie Grimes

Deborah Marie Grimes

Jan 8, 2025

Deborah Marie Grimes, 70, of Rabun Gap, GA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 8, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones.

A memorial service will be scheduled at a later time and details will be shared as they become available.

Hunter Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Deborah Grimes during this time.

Stanley Turpin

Stanley Turpin

Jan 5, 2025

Stanley Dale Turpin, age 63, of Mountain City, Georgia, passed away peacefully on January 5. 2025. He was born on January 21, 1961 in Rabun County, Georgia to the late Jim and Lois Turpin. Stanley retired from Walmart where he was a devoted employee for many years. He was a member of Battle Branch Baptist Church and had a deep...

Dean Green

Dean Green

Jan 3, 2025

Dean Green, age 86, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2025, at his home with his wife by his side. He was born on October 24, 1938, in Macon County, NC, to the late William Green and Addie Pearl (Wilson) Green.

Dean was a devoted member of Ole Country Church for over 20 years. A talented musician with a natural gift...

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