Recent Rabun County, GA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Clayton, Rabun County, GA & Surrounding Areas
Vera Hopkins Dodgins
Aug 28, 2024
Vera Hopkins Dodgins, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on August 28, 2024, in Lakemont, GA, at the age of 65. Born on November 27, 1958, to the late Howard J. Hopkins and Rosalie Lester Hopkins.
Vera was married to Thomas Dodgins, with whom she shared many wonderful years. Together, along with their children, they explored some of the most...
Judith Charlotte Fasting
Aug 13, 2024
Judith Charlotte Fasting, 91, of 1203 Old 441 South, Clayton, GA, died on Tuesday, August 13, 2024. Her distinguished career as a nurse and Master of Speech Pathology spanned 50 years.
She is survived by her three daughters: Celest, Charlene, and Jill; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her two brothers, Gordon Fasting and Ted Fasting.
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Earnest Ray Wall
Jul 28, 2024
Earnest Ray Wall, 76, of Clayton, GA, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family and loved ones.
Earnest was born on December 10, 1947, to Ellison and Ruby Wall in Waynesville, NC, and was of the Baptist faith. He served honorably in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.
He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Ellison...
Teresa Webb Singleton
Jul 21, 2024
Teresa Webb Singleton, age 65, of Clayton, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2024.
She was born on February 10, 1959, in Clayton, Georgia. Teresa was the daughter of Edmond and Nancy Swafford Webb. She was preceded in death by her husband, Terry Stephen Singleton, who passed away in 2019.
Teresa loved spending time with her family in nature and enjoyed...
Frank McCrackin
Jul 7, 2024
Frank McCrackin, age 89, of Tiger, GA, peacefully passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2024. Born on September 29, 1934, he was the son of the late Julius McCrackin and Bessie Smith McCrackin. Frank proudly served two years in the United States Army.
A dedicated member of Tiger Baptist Church, Frank faithfully served as a deacon for many years. He found...
Lucky Gibson
Jul 3, 2024
Lucky Gibson, age 77, of Hartwell, Georgia, formerly of Clayton, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2024.
He was born on June 25, 1947, in Rabun County, Georgia, and was the son of the late Johnny Gurley Gibson and Mary Ramey Gibson.
Lucky is survived by his brothers and sisters: John Junior Gibson (Frankie), Dessie Gibson, Alice Key, and Frank Gibson;...
James Bruce Shope
Jun 28, 2024
James Bruce Shope, 86, of Dillard, GA, died on Friday, June 28, 2024, after a prolonged illness.
Born on October 9, 1937, he was the son of Roy Shope and Ollie Leatherman Shope. Bruce was a proud veteran of the United States Army. He had a passion for automotive work and shared his knowledge as an automotive teacher at Rabun County...
Sylvia Franklin Heinle
Jun 27, 2024
Sylvia Franklin Heinle, age 85 of Saint Petersburg, FL and Clayton, GA, passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2024, at Traces of Tiger in Tiger, GA.
Sylvia was born on June 30, 1938, in Phoenix City, AL and was the daughter of the late Gus Edward “GE” Franklin and Gertrude Davis Franklin of Toccoa, GA.
She loved traveling, music, dancing, gardening, and...
Doris Ann Gaines Finley
Jun 26, 2024
Doris Ann Gaines Finley, age 78, of Clayton, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 26, 2024.
Born on June 7, 1946, in Statesville, North Carolina, Doris was the daughter of the late Otis Gaines and Francis Coggins. She found joy in crafts, sewing, and singing.
Doris is survived by her son, Mark Kirkland of Clayton, GA; her daughter, Lorrilea Allen of...
Isabelle "Ickie" Bradsher
Jun 22, 2024
Isabelle "Ickie" Godfrey Bradsher, age 87, of Franklin, NC, formerly of Rabun County, GA, passed away Saturday, June 22, 2024, surrounded by her family.
She was born on January 1, 1937, in Rabun County, Georgia, the daughter of the late Frank Godfrey and Icie Wall Godfrey. She was married to the love of her life for 63 years, Benjamin Shelton Bradsher...
Rebecca Darnell Cannon
Jun 20, 2024
Rebecca Ruth Darnell Cannon was born on December 1, 1943 to the late John Raymond “Buck” Darnell and the Ruth Bingham Darnell and passed away on June 20, 2024. She married John Henry Cannon III on June 21, 1963.
In her teenage years, Becky was employed at the Dillard House. She later worked at Clayburn Manufacturing also known as the shirt...
Tammie Catherine McCroskey
Jun 14, 2024
Tammie Catherine McCroskey, age 61 of Clayton, GA, passed away Friday, June 14, 2024 at her home, surrounded by her loved ones.
She was born on January 4, 1963 in Stephens County, GA to the late Frank Smith and Flossie Wilbanks McCroskey.
Tammie was survived by her husband of 37 years, Mike Turpin; one daughter Tiffany Whitmire (Calvin); grandchildren, Owen and Macy...
James Earl Gerrin
Jun 10, 2024
James Earl Gerrin, age 77, of Cornelia, passed away on Monday, June 10, 2024.Born on March 1, 1947, at the Charm House in Clarkesville, he was a son of the late Earl William and Lovadia Chastain Gerrin. Mr. Gerrin graduated from South Habersham High School in 1965 before moving to Alaska where he became a bush pilot for the Federal...
Stacey Lynn Gilley
Jun 8, 2024
Stacey Lynn Gilley, age 45 of Clayton, GA, passed away Saturday, June 8, 2024.She was born on July 13, 1978 and was the daughter of Barbara Ford Barber and Butch Gilley.Stacey is survived by her children, Tiffany Gonzalez (Florencio), Scottie Williams, and Tymberlee Williams; one adopted daughter, Destinie Knowles; three grandchildren, Carter and Nova Gonzalez and Mila Knowles; stepfather, Richard...
Susan Alexander Taylor
Jun 8, 2024
Susan Alexander Taylor, 98, of Mountain City, GA passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at her home with her family by her side.
She was born on June 13, 1925, in Habersham County to the late Alvin Alexander and Drucilla Warren Alexander. She was preceded in death by her husband Richard C. Taylor whom she married on March 11, 1945.
Susan,...
Linda Sue Dailey
Jun 7, 2024
Linda Henson Dailey, age 72 of Clayton, GA, passed away Friday, June 7, 2024. She was born on February 8, 1952 in Clayton, GA and was the daughter of the late Elmos Harding Henson and Elsie Bradley Henson.Linda is survived by her husband Ronnie Dailey whom she was married to for 52 faithful years. She was a member of Bethel Baptist...
Randall Phillip James
Jun 6, 2024
Randall “Randy” Phillip James, 64, of Clayton, GA went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 6, 2024.
Born on August 20, 1959, to Lloyd H. James and Carolyn Brewer James. He was married to his wife of 37 years Jane Carpenter James.
Randy was an electrician by trade, but this outdoors was a special part of his life, including taking...
Clifton Smith
Jun 2, 2024
Clifton Smith, age 88 of 340 Begonia Ct, Clayton, GA passed away peacefully on June 2, 2024, surrounded by his family.
He was born to Claud and Olive Smith on December 6, 1935.
He was owner of Smith Angus Farm and a longtime member of the Rabun County Georgia Farm Bureau and retired from North Georgia Technical College as Instructor of Heating...
Clyde K Martin
Jun 1, 2024
Clyde K. Martin, age 70, of Clayton, GA passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2024.
He was born on June 6, 1953, in Atlanta, GA and was the son of the late Paul Daniel Martin and Elizabeth Dyson Martin. He was married for 48 years to his wife, Connee Martin.
Clyde had a passion for aviation and worked as a mechanic for...
Matthew Jonathan Davenport
May 21, 2024
Matthew Davenport, age 47 of Tiger, GA, passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at Abbeville, GA and is now safely in the arms of Jesus.
He was born June 10, 1976, in Albany, GA and is the son of Charles Jonathan "Jon" Davenport and Carol Stripling Janes.
Matt was an avid Florida Gator fan who loved watching both the girls' softball team...
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