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Recent Rabun County, GA Obituaries

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

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....

Vera Hopkins Dodgins

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...

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...

Judith Charlotte Fasting

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.

A...

Earnest Ray Wall

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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