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