Recent Rabun County, GA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Clayton, Rabun County, GA & Surrounding Areas
Douglas Alan Davis
Nov 19, 2023
Douglas “Alan” Davis, age 72, of Dillard, GA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 19th,2023 at home, with his family by his side.
Born November 28, 1950, in Dougherty County, GA, to Hugh Douglas and Hazel (Bryant) Davis, he was a graduate of Albany High School in Albany, GA, with the class of 1968. He continued his education at...
Paul Stevenson Green
Nov 13, 2023
Paul Stevenson Green, age 74 of Rabun Gap, Georgia, went home to be with Jesus on Monday, November 13, 2023 at his residence surround by his family.
Paul served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and fought on the frontlines for our freedom. He was a musician who loved to sing for the Lord and sang in many...
George Brinson Nessmith Jr.
Nov 11, 2023
George Brinson Nessmith, Jr., 89, of Valrico, FL, passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2023. A native of Savannah, GA, he had resided here since 1963 coming from Jacksonville, FL. He was a US Air Force veteran, a member of First Baptist Church of Brandon, Southside Baptist Church and Flat Creek Baptist Church, Lakemont, GA. He was a member of...
Vicki Chastain York
Nov 10, 2023
Vicki Chastain York, age 65 of Clayton, Georgia, passed away Friday, November 10, 2023.
She was born May 21, 1958 to the late Harley James Chastain and Lillian "Stiles" Chastain. She was married to loving husband Felix York. Vicki was a loving, humble woman of God who never had an ill word to say about anybody. She was a member of...
Valarie & Luna Welch
Nov 4, 2023
Valarie, age 27, and Luna Rae Welch, age 4, passed away on Saturday, November 4th, 2023, along with their loving dogs Buddy and Kova.
Valarie was born on October 25, 1996, she was a loving wife and mother. She had a deep love for hiking and the great outdoors. Going on nature adventures with her family and introducing...
Joyce Marie Ramey
Oct 17, 2023
Joyce Marie Ramey, age 70, of Clayton, Georgia, passed away Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at her home in Clayton, Georgia with her family by her side.
Joyce was born March 11, 1953 in Rabun County, and is the daughter of Kelton Watts and Ida "Gibson" Watts. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Ramey. Joyce was a homemaker...
John Morris Parrino
Oct 15, 2023
John Morris Parrino passed away in the early morning hours of October 15, 2023. John was born in an ambulance en route from Georgetown to Conway, South Carolina, and would stay close to the road for most of his life, turning odometers that would make mechanics blush. He was born to parents Estha Marie Thornton Parrino and Anthony Joseph Parrino...
James William Webb
Oct 2, 2023
James “Jimmy” William Webb, age 76, of Clarkesville, passed away on Monday, October 2, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on October 27, 1946, in Rabun County, he was a son of the late Grover Webb and Lucy Henslee Webb. Mr. Webb was a United States Marine Corps Veteran having proudly served his country during the Vietnam War where...
Christopher Lee Ramey
Sep 30, 2023
Christopher Lee Ramey, age 45, of Gainesville, Georgia formerly of Clayton, Georgia passed away on Saturday, September 30th, 2023 at his residence.
He attended Free Chapel Church. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt, fish, camp and shoot archery. Christopher was a motorcycle and car enthusiast. He was an excellent husband and father.
Christopher is survived by his...
Norman Gerald Lovell
Sep 26, 2023
Norman Gerald Lovell, 73 of Wiley, GA passed away on Tuesday, September 26th, 2023 at 11:33pm.
Born on February 18th, 1950 to Frank and Mary (Holcomb) Lovell. He was married to his love of his life Brendia (Cannon) Lovell for 52 years. He retired from the Recycling Center.
Norman is survived by his wife Brendia Lovell of Wiley GA, Daughter...
Cheryl Hunter Hooper
Sep 24, 2023
Cheryl Hunter Hooper, age 73, of Clayton, Georgia passed away on Sunday, September 24th, 2023 at her residence.
Cheryl was born on November 16th, 1949 she was the daughter of the late Wade Ronia Hunter and Lillian Garland Hunter. She was married to her loving husband Caney Hooper.
In addition to her husband she was survived by her siblings, Almetia...
Larry Wayne Carpenter
Sep 19, 2023
Larry “Wayne” Carpenter, age 73, passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2023.
Wayne was born on August 6, 1950, to the late John Thomas Carpenter and Catherine “Webb” Carpenter. He was preceded in death by his wife Mildred Carpenter and his son Joshua Carpenter.
He is survived by one daughter, Elizabeth Smith; a son, David Webb; grandchildren, Hailey, Jackson, Cameron...
Eva Jane Brown
Sep 17, 2023
Eva Jane Brown, 65, of Dillard, GA passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023, at her residence with her family by her side.
Jane was born on July 24, 1958, to the late Carl and Gladys (Vinson) Brown. She was married to her loving husband Dean Brown.
She is survived by one daughter, April Brown of Dillard, GA; one...
Sally Lee Price
Sep 10, 2023
Sally Price of Lakemont, GA and formally from Deerfield Beach, Florida passed peacefully into the hands of our Lord on September 10th, 2023. She retired from the city of Deerfield Fire Department as the Communication Supervisor and later moved to Rabun County with her daughter. She was loved by all that met her and was the first person you...
Jacob Sherard Dickerson
Sep 7, 2023
Jacob Sherard Dickerson shocked the world one last time when he passed on to the next life onSeptember 7th , 2023 to the tragic dismay of countless touched hearts. God had outdone himself29 years ago when he bore the undoubtedly beloved son Jacob to Billy and Sherry Dickerson onMarch 16th , 1994 in Toccoa Georgia. Younger brother to his most...
James Melvin Grant
Sep 7, 2023
James Melvin Grant, age 84, of Tiger, GA passed away on Thursday, September 7, 2023.
Born on May 5, 1939, he is the son of the late Lawton and Ardella (Mashburn) Grant. Melvin owned and operated his own logging company. He was driven by his deep love for the industry, which he continued to reflect upon even in recent times.
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Karen Gail Hunt Speed
Sep 1, 2023
Karen “Gail” Hunt Speed, age 65, of Clayton, GA passed away on Friday, September 1, 2023.
Gail was born on August 15, 1958, and was the daughter of the late Johnnie and Bernice (Hooper) Hunt. Gail, a retired medical laboratory technician, had a passion for history, astronomy, and nature. She was an active member of Clayton First United Methodist...
Larry Dale Travis
Aug 27, 2023
Larry Dale Travis, age 66, who previously resided in Louisiana before making his home in Tiger, GA, passed away on Sunday, August 27, 2023. Born on November 30, 1956, to the late James V. and Ann (Johnson) Travis, Larry was a dedicated entrepreneur who embarked on numerous business ventures throughout his life. Notably, he was the proud owner and operator...
Lou Ellen Robinson Love
Aug 24, 2023
Lou Ellen Robinson Love, 83 of Mountain City, GA passed away August 24, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Lola Baker Robinson Holt and the late Caney Martin Robinson Sr.
She worked at Rabun Metal Products, Fruit of the Loom and Virginia's Kitchen. Her family was her number one priority. She loved flowers, quilting and cooking for her...
Christine Norton Wilson
Aug 20, 2023
Christine Norton Wilson, age 99, passed away on August 20, 2023, at Mountain View Health and Rehab Center. She was born on May 5th, 1924, in Dillard, GA to her parents, Miller and Algie (Garland) Norton.
Throughout her life Christine worked as a cashier at several grocery stores. Her friendly demeanor and remarkable ability to form connections left a lasting...
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