Recent Rabun County, GA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Clayton, Rabun County, GA & Surrounding Areas
Doris Carpenter
Aug 18, 2023
Doris Mason Carpenter 99, of Tiger, Ga passed away Friday August 18, 2023. She was born July 9, 1924, in Macon County, NC to the late Nicholas Mason and Margaret Vinson Mason. Doris was a seamstress and a homemaker. She was a former member of the Homemakers Club of Wolffork and has been a founding member of the Wiley...
Timothy Gerald Lovell
Aug 14, 2023
Timothy “Tim” Gerald Lovell, 51, of Wiley, GA passed away on Monday, August 14, 2023.
Born on January 18, 1972, to Norman and Brenda (Cannon) Lovell. He was married to Judy Houck Lovell. Tim worked for the town of Highlands as an Arborist.
Tim is survived by his wife, Judy Houck Lovell of Wiley, GA; daughter, Kristen Lovell of...
Roland S. Smith
Aug 13, 2023
Roland S. Smith, 88, of Lakemont, GA passed away on Sunday, August 13, 2023.
Born on September 24, 1934, to the late Marvin and Julia (West) Smith. He is preceded in death by his wife Thelma Shirley. Roland served in the United States Army and in the United States Air Force. He was a member of Battle Branch Baptist...
Kathleen Piche Baucum
Aug 7, 2023
Kathleen Piche Baucum, 70, of Mountain City, GA, passed away on Monday, August 7, 2023.
Born on October 20, 1952, in Colorado, Kathleen was married to the late, Gary Baucum who passed away in 2005.
She is survived by one son, Jeremy Baucum and his fiancé, Angie Gragg; five grandchildren, Jazmine Fields, Hunter Fields, Xavier Fields, Lilyan Baucum...
Martha Angela Ledford
Aug 6, 2023
Martha Angela “Angie” Ledford, 22, of Clayton, GA passed away on Sunday, August 6, 2023.
She was born on April 11, 2001, in Habersham County to Larry Dwayne Ledford and Jo Gail Webb. She was a member of The Fathers House Church in Franklin, NC. Angie worked as a cashier at Wendy’s. She was a loving mother, daughter, sister, and granddaughter.
In...
Lawton Noel Talley
Jul 30, 2023
Lawton Noel Talley, 74, of Franklin, NC., departed this world and was received by his heavenly home Sunday, July 30th, 2023.He was a native of Rabun County, GA. He was a son of the late Leonard and Dorothy Talley of Mountain City, GA. In addition to his parents, he is proceeded in death by his two sisters, Mary "Cookie" Saylor...
Hansel Ray Eller
Jul 24, 2023
Hansel Ray Eller, age 78, of Seneca, South Carolina formerly of Clayton, Georgia, passed away Monday, July 24, 2023 at his residence.
Hansel was born December 18, 1944, in Clayton, Georgia, the son of Bennie Ray and Rosa Mae Eller. He was married to the love of his life, Gloria Chappell Eller for 51 years. Hansel was raised in...
Ashley Danielle Fricks Blalock
Jul 23, 2023
Ashley Danielle Fricks Blalock, born on June 8, 1988, in Franklin, NC, passed away on July 23, 2023. She was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend to many. Ashley's vibrant personality and caring nature touched the lives of everyone who had the pleasure of knowing her.Ashley graduated from Rabun County Highschool in 2006 and was a member...
Frances Hefner Stagner
Jul 19, 2023
Frances Hefner Stagner, of Mt. Airy, passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2023.
Born in Mt. Airy, she was a daughter of the late Edward L. “Dick” Hefner and Emma Lou Harris Hefner. Frances was the co-owner and operator of Big A Monument Company and a member of Joy Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...
Doris Holbrooks Welch
Jul 17, 2023
Doris Holbrooks Welch, age 78, passed away on July 17, 2023, in Lakemont, GA, after a courageous two-year battle with cancer. She was born on January 31, 1945, in Rabun County to Frank Holbrooks and Alice Love Holbrooks.Doris was a dedicated member of the Rabun County School system for many years, where she touched the lives of countless students. Her...
James Crawford Neely
Jul 14, 2023
James Crawford Neely, of the Satolah Community, went to be with the Lord on July 14, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Philo and Maybelle Chastain Neely, son James Leslie Neely and two brothers Carl Edward and William Philo Neely.
He is survived by his daughters, Sonya Neely and Sheila Woodall; grandson, Matthew Neely (Marella);...
Bobbie James Loudermilk
Jul 3, 2023
Bobbie James Loudermilk, 81, of Lakemont, GA left his earthly home on July 3, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cecil and Lillie Shirley Loudermilk. He was also preceded by two brothers, Leon Loudermilk, Jimmy Loudermilk, and one sister, Martha Loudermilk.
He is survived by his two children Michael Loudermilk of Cleveland, GA, Anna Garrett of Dahlonega,...
Jane Addis Mccravy
Jun 28, 2023
Jane Addis McCravy, age 76, of Douglasville, passed away on Wednesday, June 28, 2023.
Born on February 7, 1947, in Clayton, she was a daughter of the late Claude Addis and Hazel Shook Addis. Mrs. McCravy retired from AT&T and was a Jehovah’s Witness.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Larry Addis and Carlton Addis.
Survivors...
Charles Edward "Ed" Shedd
Jun 28, 2023
Charles Edward "Ed" Shedd, aged 68, of Demorest, GA, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. He was born on November 28, 1954, to his late parents Harold and Evelyn Shedd. His presence will be greatly missed by his loved ones and the community he was a part of.
Ed was a remarkable individual who dedicated himself to making...
Vivian "Josette" Varnes
Jun 27, 2023
Vivian Josette Varnes, 84, passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2023.
Josette worked as a bookkeeper for Rogers Farm and for Varnes Logging and Trucking. She retired as a Postmaster from the Grandin Florida Post Office. She was a member of Palatka Church of God and most recently she attended Church of the Mountains. When she was at Palatka...
Brenda Faye Carpenter
Jun 20, 2023
Brenda Faye Carpenter age, 65, of Mountain City, GA passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2023. Brenda was born on February 4, 1958, daughter of the late James Fred Carpenter and Dorothy Pearl Talley Carpenter.
Brenda was born and raised in Rabun County, and she was an active member of Blue Heights Baptist Church. She was very family oriented and loved...
James Samuel Rogers
Jun 13, 2023
James Samuel "Sam" Rogers age 73, of the Mountain City community, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 13, 2023. Sam was born in Mountain City on April 19, 1950, son of the late James Rogers and the late Senia Southards and her husband Bobby.
Sam was raised in Rabun County and loved living on Black Creek, which he very seldom ever...
Brenda Kay Griffitts
Jun 12, 2023
Brenda Kay Griffitts, age 80, of Clayton, Georgia, passed away Monday, June 12, 2023 at her home in Clayton, Georgia.Brenda was born July 06, 1942 in Pickens, Georgia, a daughter Gordan and Bertha Davidson. She was married to the late, Coy Delano Griffitts who passed away in 2005 . Brenda loved Elvis, and throughout the years, she built a collection...
Richard Allen Shirley
Jun 2, 2023
Richard Allen "Ricky" Shirley, 63, of Tiger, GA passed away on June 2, 2023.Richard was born on May 1, 1960, to the late Jesse and Jean (Hipps) Shirley. He was married to Michelle Shirley. He served in the United States Marine Corps. He worked for Fruit of the Loom and for Mountain Glass. Riding a Harley Davidson motorcycle was his...
Susie Phillips
May 17, 2023
Susie Jones Phillips, age 88, of Lakemont, Georgia, passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at her residence.Susie was born August 31, 1934, in Clayton, Georgia, the daughter of Ed and Mary (Brock) Jones. She married the love of her life, James Phillips who passed away in 2009. Susie was raised Rabun County and had worked as a nurse's aide at...
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