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Recent Rabun County, GA Obituaries

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

Robert Henry Donaldson Jr.

Robert Henry Donaldson Jr.

Aug 16, 2024

Robert Henry Donaldson Jr. passed away peacefully at his home on August 16, 2024, at the age of 77. Born on August 6, 1947, in Clayton, Georgia, he was the son of Robert Henry Donaldson Sr. and Mildred Alexander Donaldson, who preceded him in death.

For over 50 years, Robert dedicated his life to the roofing industry as the owner of...

Michael Joseph Bruns

Michael Joseph Bruns

Nov 12, 2024

Michael Joseph Bruns, age 61, of Clayton, GA, passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2024.

Mike was born on July 14, 1963, as the son of Thomas Bruns Sr. and Lillie Bruns, and the devoted husband of Judy Bell Bruns. A skilled craftsman, he dedicated his career to building homes in construction. Mike had a deep appreciation for '70s music and...

Glenda Speed Talley

Glenda Speed Talley

Nov 8, 2024

Glenda Speed Talley, age 75, of Clayton, GA, passed away on Friday, November 8, 2024, surrounded by her family and friends. She was born on December 28, 1948, to the late Ray Speed and Lois Dotson Speed. Glenda was preceded in death by her husband, Golie Talley, and her son, Stacey Talley.

Glenda was a devoted wife, loving mother, and cherished...

Shirley Jean Ramey

Shirley Jean Ramey

Nov 1, 2024

Shirley Jean Ramey, age 88, of Tiger, GA passed away on Friday, November 1, 2024. Born on June 28, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Chester Raeburn Wells and Marjorie Aydt Wells. She was married to her loving husband, Bobby Robert Ramey.

Shirley was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She dedicated her life to caring for her...

Howard Stanley York

Howard Stanley York

Oct 24, 2024

Howard Stanley York, age 78, of Dillard, GA passed away on October 24, 2024. Howard was the son of the late John Howard York and the late Sarah Moore York. Howard enjoyed hunting and fishing and watching sports. Howard enjoyed selling antiques and NASCAR at Rabun Flea market.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother...

Ricardo Duran

Ricardo Duran

Oct 21, 2024

Ricardo Duran, age 30, passed away on October 21, 2024. He was born on April 10, 1994, in Habersham, GA, and is the son of Maria Angelica Campos Leon and Benjamin Duran Velazquez.

Ricardo is survived by his wife, Maria de Lourdes Chavez Arroyo; two sons, Emilio Alexander Duran Chavez and Liam Andres Duran Chavez; siblings, Benjamin Duran Jr. (Margarita Rodriguez...

Liana Brook Davis

Liana Brook Davis

Oct 17, 2024

Liana "Brook" Davis, age 30, of Clayton, GA, passed away on October 17, 2024. Born in Stephens County, GA, she was the cherished daughter of Angel Manley and the late James Stancil. In 2015, she married her loving husband, Jamie Davis, with whom she shared many beautiful memories.

Brook had a passion for softball, shopping, and spending time with her son,...

Tim Dazzo

Tim Dazzo

Oct 16, 2024

Tim Dazzo, age 78, of Scaly Mountain, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2024, in Miami, Florida, at Baptist Hospital. Tim resided in Scaly Mountain, North Carolina, and Miami, Florida. He was born to the late Joe and Mary Dazzo and is survived by his brother Frank B. Dazzo and sister-in-law Olga Dazzo along with many cousins in...

Jane Janes

Jane Janes

Oct 8, 2024

Jane E. Janes, beloved mother, sister, and friend, passed away on October 8, 2024. Born into a family deeply rooted in both science and the arts, Jane was the daughter of Research Biochemist George Edwards at the University of Florida and String Instrument Teacher Helen Dahlgren Edwards. Her father’s career led to many exciting experiences, including trips to the Kennedy...

Mary Katherine Parsley

Mary Katherine Parsley

Oct 5, 2024

Mrs. Mary Katherine Parsley, of Clayton, Georgia, formerly of Glenwood, Kentucky and Kenova, West Virgina passed away peacefully on October 5, 2024, at 6:03 AM, surrounded by her family. Mary was born to Charlies R. and Lucinda Mullins. Mary lived a life devoted to caring for her family and serving those around her. She was a dedicated banker, a loving...

Geraldine Gibson Shook

Geraldine Gibson Shook

Oct 3, 2024

Geraldine Gibson Shook 66 of Clayton Ga passed away Peacefully On October 3, 2024 at Mountain View Health Care Center in Clayton, Ga, Surrounded by her loving kids and close family. Geraldine was born on Feb. 9, 1958, in Clayton, Ga to the late Bill and Ethel Gibson. 

Geraldine was preceded in death by her grandson Holden Young, and her siblings...

Dwain Picklesimer

Dwain Picklesimer

Oct 1, 2024

Dwain Edward Picklesimer, 53, of Franklin, NC, passed away October 1, 2024. Dwain was born October 25, 1970, in Rabun County, Georgia to Radford Picklesimer and the late Evelyn Craine Picklesimer.

 Dwain had worked at Bumgarner Electric and at the Cherokee Indian Hospital as an electrician for 30 years. He was a member of Mountain Valley Fire Department for twenty-one and...

Elaine Smith Dickens

Elaine Smith Dickens

Sep 30, 2024

Mrs. Elaine Smith Dickens, age 79, of Gainesville, formerly of Winder, was welcomed into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Monday, September 30, 2024, surrounded by her family at Lanier Village Estates.Mrs. Dickens was a 1963 graduate of Winder-Barrow High School and received a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Georgia. Throughout her life, she was a devoted...

Donald Dawson Parsley

Donald Dawson Parsley

Sep 27, 2024

Mr. Donald Dawson Parsley, of Clayton, Georgia, formerly of Norfolk, Virginia and Kenova, West Virgina passed away peacefully on September 27, 2024, at 3:05 AM, surrounded by his family. Donald was born to Ruby and Jessie Parsley and lived a life marked by service and devotion. He proudly served and retired in the United States Navy dedicating himself to his...

Rheba Sheryl Henslee

Rheba Sheryl Henslee

Sep 26, 2024

Rheba Sheryl Henslee, age 64, of Clayton, GA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 26, 2024. Born on October 2, 1959, she was the daughter of the late Cecil Owen and Edna Frady Owen.

Rheba had a heart full of love for her family, and she expressed it through her wonderful cooking and baking, creating meals that brought everyone together. She...

Carolyn Welborn McCrackin

Carolyn Welborn McCrackin

Sep 22, 2024

Carolyn Welborn McCrackin, age 86, passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2024. Born on September 9, 1938, she was the daughter of the late JD Welborn and Lavada Hicks Welborn. Carolyn was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Frank McCrackin, with whom she shared over 60 years of marriage.

A dedicated member of Tiger Baptist Church, Carolyn had a deep...

Howard Vick Waters

Howard Vick Waters

Sep 21, 2024

Howard Vick Waters, age 62, of Mountain City, GA, passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2024. He is the son of James A. Waters and Clistia Langston Fite.

Howard is survived by his loving wife, Lillian Waters of Mountain City, GA; his daughters, Sierra Franklin (Cody), Kelli Waters, Angela Waters, and Kayla Odum; his grandchildren, Olivia and Kane Franklin, along with...

Raymond Furman Addis

Raymond Furman Addis

Sep 21, 2024

Raymond Furman Addis, age 86 of Mt. Airy, Georgia passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2024 surrounded by his loving family.Born in Franklin North Carolina, on September 23, 1937, He was the son of the late Roy Monroe Addis and Della Rogers Addis. Mr. Addis worked 40 years as a school bus driver for the Rabun County School System and...

Roscoe Palmer

Roscoe Palmer

Sep 13, 2024

Roscoe Palmer, 88, of Spring Lake, GA, passed away on September 13, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents and his beloved wife, Josephine Grace Palmer, who passed in 2020. Roscoe had a passion for racing, woodworking, and enjoyed spending his time tinkering around his house and workshop. He will be remembered for his love of simple pleasures...

Jonathan "David" Mooney Sr.

Jonathan "David" Mooney Sr.

Sep 7, 2024

Jonathan "David" Mooney, Sr., age 64 of Clayton, Georgia, passed away Saturday, September 7, 2024 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center.

Mr. Mooney was born Sunday, February 21, 1960 in Dalton, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his mother, Eula Mae Mooney.

Mr. Mooney was a United States Army Veteran. David had was a self employed mechanic for many years....

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