Recent Rabun County, GA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Clayton, Rabun County, GA & Surrounding Areas
Gail Jo Williams
Feb 9, 2023
Gail Jo Williams, age 73, of Lakemont, Georgia, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2023 at her home in Lakemont, Georgia.
Gail was born November 20, 1949 in Detroit, Michigan, a daughter of Edmond and Gloria Gillespie. She had a zest for life, she was adventurous and enjoyed traveling and being outdoors.
Gail is survived by, five children, 14 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren,...
Virgie Lea Moore
Feb 3, 2023
Virgie Lea Moore, age 91, of Rabun Gap, Georgia, passed away Friday, February 3, 2023 at Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC.
Virgie was born July 25, 1931 in Pontiac, Michigan, a daughter of Joseph and Doris Faulk. She married the love of her life, Paul Allen Moore. Virgie had titled herself the Duchess of Wolffork. She loved to cook, can, garden...
Osborne Lee Dotson
Jan 30, 2023
"We are posting this obituary as a courtesy to the Dotson family."
Osborne Lee “Spud” Dotson, age 75, of Gillsville, passed away on Monday, January 30, 2023.
Born on November 23, 1947, in Spartanburg, South Carolina, he was the son of the late Claude Lee “Red” Dotson and Susie Bell Ramey Dotson. Spud was a mechanic and was a drive train...
Alejandro Hernandez Rubio
Jan 24, 2023
Alejandro Hernández Rubio, 42, of Lakemont, GA passed away January 24, 2023.
Born on June 9, 1980 in Apaseo El Grande, GTO México, to Juan Simón Hernández Álvarez and Ma. Carolina Rubio Villegas.
He is survived by siblings, Jennifer Ibeth Hernández, Alma Delia Hernández, Beatriz Adriana Hernández, and José Humberto Hernández; aunts and uncles, Donaciano Rubio Villegas, Maria Fidela Olvera,...
Virginia "Inez" Bower
Jan 20, 2023
Virginia “Inez” Gordon Bower, age 69, of Clayton, GA passed away on Friday, January 20, 2023, at her residence.
She was born on February 1, 1953, in Rabun County to the late Thomas Joe and Ruth Ramey Gordon and she was preceded in death by her husband Ivan Dale Bower who passed away in 2015. She was a Christian and...
Sarah Elizabeth Murray
Jan 19, 2023
Sarah Elizabeth Murray, 91, of the Lakemont Community, passed away on January 19, 2023. She was a lifelong resident of Rabun County and was the daughter of the late, Andrew and Pearl Manley Watts. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Douglas “Bill” Murray and her son Robert D. Murray.
She is survived by one daughter, Cathy Paulette...
Gregory Scott Hannah
Jan 14, 2023
Gregory Scott Hannah, age 75, of Clayton, Georgia passed away Saturday, January 14 at 11:11 AM at Solace Hospice in Asheville, NC. Born May 13, 1947 in Utica, NY to the late Phyllis Jones and Norman Hannah. He helped run his father’s Chevrolet Dealership in Waterville, NY before enlisting in the Navy. He was a USN Seaman on the USS...
Dovie Green Hooper
Jan 5, 2023
Dovie Green Hooper, age 61, of Tiger, GA passed away on January 5, 2023.
She is the daughter of Frances Tyler Green and the late Dillard Green. She was survived by her husband of 31 years Tim Hooper. Dovie was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She enjoyed spending time outside camping, fishing, and gardening. She also loved taking her...
James Matthew Foster
Jan 1, 2023
James Matthew “Matt” Foster, age 25, of Tiger, GA passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023.
Matt was born on August 10, 1997, in Macon County to Gary Hopkins and Wendy Foster. Matt enjoyed being outside, whether he was fishing or working construction. He was passionate about cars and enjoyed working on them as well as racing them.
He is survived...
Murvin Ladon Butler
Dec 28, 2022
Murvin LaDon Butler, age 75, of Broxton, passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at his home.
Mr. Butler was born February 9th 1947, in Pavo, Georgia. He was the son of the late Murvin Lanier Butler & Mae Griffin Butler. Mr. Butler is a veteran of the Vietnam War. He served honorably in the U.S. Navy.
He is survived by his Wife...
Max Welton Watts
Dec 14, 2022
Max Welton Watts, age 87, of Tiger, GA passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at his residence.
He was born on March 19, 1935, in Rabun County to the late John M. Watts and Beulah Bramblett Watts and was the last surviving member of his immediate family. He is survived by his loving wife, Edith Cantrell Watts. Max was a...
George Russell Warren
Dec 7, 2022
George Russell Warren, age 73, passed away on Wednesday, December 7th, 2022.
He was the son of the late Gene Lee Warren and Betty Ruth (Frazier) West. George served in the United States Army, retired from Siemens and he was of the Christian faith.
He is survived by two brothers, Richard Warren and wife Connie of Martin, GA, and James...
Larry M. Seagle
Nov 28, 2022
Larry M. Seagle born to Gladys Adams on November 30, 1946. Her death was early in his age, and he was raised alongside Morris and Doyle Chapel known to him as stepbrothers. He was preceded in death by his wife Willie Kay Seagle of 54 years.
He worked over 40 years combined with Dalton Rock and Vulcan Materials. Larry played softball...
Shoshawna Danielle Bates
Nov 27, 2022
Shoshawna Danielle Bates, age 25, passed away on November 27, 2022.
She was born April 28, 1997, she is survived by her mother Tonya Cunningham; one sister and brother-in-law, Vada Watts (Kenan), one niece, Kessiah Watts; one nephew, Zebariah Watts; two uncles, Todd Cunningham, and Kenny Finley (Shannon); one aunt, Leah Cunningham; several cousins and her favorite companion, her dog...
Johnny Stancil
Nov 24, 2022
John Henry Stancil, Jr. “Johnny” of Clayton, GA, passed away on Thursday, November 24, 2022.
He was born on March 7, 1945, to the late John Stancil Sr. and Flurie Shook Stancil. He was preceded in death by his wife, Kay Sheffield Stancil.
Johnny retired from Duke Power as a pipe fitter and welder; and after retirement he became a self-employed...
Blanche Dickerson
Nov 23, 2022
Blanche Thomas Dickerson, age 90, of Clayton, GA, passed away on Wednesday, November 23, 2022.
She was born on March 24, 1932, to the late H.L. and Velma (Kimsey) Thomas and was preceded in death by her husband Robert William Dickerson who passed away in 2017. She was a member of Mt. Grove Baptist Church and most recently attended Battle...
Arthur Speed
Nov 19, 2022
Richard Arthur Speed Jr., age 74, of Clayton, GA, passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2022, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Braselton.
Born on March 5, 1948 in Rabun County to the late Richard Arthur Speed Sr. and Dorothy Seay Speed. He is survived by his loving wife of 20 years Jewell Wilbanks Speed. In addition to his wife...
Michael Roland Deroche
Nov 16, 2022
Michael Roland DeRoche, age 75, of Clayton, GA passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2022.
Born on March 8, 1947, in Sanford, ME to the late Roland DeRoche and he is survived by his loving mother and best friend Shirley DeRoche. Michael was a veteran of the United States Air Force and served during the Vietnam Conflict. He retired from...
Lynda Mae Thrift
Nov 12, 2022
Lynda Mae Thrift, age 75, of Clayton, GA passed away on Saturday, November 12, 2022. She was born on November 13, 1946, to the late Eston and Mabel Edna Heater. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roger D. Thrift who passed away on August 26, 2022.
Lynda worked as a registered nurse and enjoyed gardening and antique shopping...
Sharon Rose Grant
Nov 11, 2022
Sharon Rose Grant of Tiger, Georgia, died peacefully on Friday, November 11, 2022 at Hospice of Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, Georgia after a years-long battle with kidney and heart disease.
Born Sharon Rose O’Neal in Clayton, Georgia, December 3, 1943, she is the daughter of William (Bill) O’Neal and Rose Elliott O’Neal, both of whom preceded her in...
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