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Recent Rabun County, GA Obituaries

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

Charles Edward "Ed" Shedd

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Alexandre "Alex" Beth Giovino

Alexandre "Alex" Beth Giovino

May 15, 2023

Alexandre (Alex) Beth Giovino, age 79, of Lakemont, Georgia passed away at her home, surrounded by her family on Monday May 15, 2023.

Alex was born on October 5, 1943, in Bronx, NY to the late Robert and Rose (Constantine) Wallace. At a young age, Alix and her family moved to Amityville, NY where she met her husband of 60yrs Albert...

Vivian H. Davis

Vivian H. Davis

May 14, 2023

Vivian H. Davis, age 82, of Dillard, Georgia, entered her heavenly home on Sunday, May 14th, 2023.Vivian was born December 29th, 1940. She was the daughter of the late Rev. Carl S. Henry and Burel Moore Henry. She was married to Jack Davis for over 60 years. Vivian served as postmaster for Dillard, Georgia for over 25 years. She was...

Betty Simmons

Betty Simmons

May 11, 2023

Betty Ann Emory Simmons, age 73, passes away on May 11, 2023. Betty was born on December 7, 1949, in Rabun County to the late Jess Emory and Mary Frances Ledbetter Emory. She is survived by her loving fiancé Davis Green whom she spent the last 23 years with. Betty and Davis loved each other dearly and they treasured every...

Wanda Blalock

Wanda Blalock

May 1, 2023

Wanda Taylor Blalock, age 70, of Toccoa, Georgia formerly of Clayton, passed away Monday, May 1, 2023 surrounded by her family after an extended illness.Wanda was born June 13, 1952 in Habersham County and was raised in Rabun County. She was the daughter of John B. Taylor and Odessa Breedlove Taylor. She was married to her soul mate, Ernest Jackson...

Kenneth George Hillman

Kenneth George Hillman

Apr 27, 2023

Kenneth George Hillman, age 89, of Clayton, Georgia, passed away Thursday, April 27, 2023 at his home.Kenneth was born June 25, 1933 in Milford, Illinois, he was the son of George and Edith Hillman. Kenneth had a passion for music which he learned from his uncle Ray. He was a cornet player by trade, he composed and arranged shows, acted...

Margaret Merle Kilby

Margaret Merle Kilby

Apr 15, 2023

Merle Brown Kilby, age 78, of Rabun Gap, Georgia, passed away Saturday, April 15, 2023 at her home in Rabun Gap, Georgia.Merle was born March 03, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Ransom and Pearle Brown. She was married to her husband for over 60 years, Jerry Kilby who passed away on January 6, 2019. She was a...

Geneva Ruth Kelly

Geneva Ruth Kelly

Apr 5, 2023

Geneva "Ruth" Kelly, age 91, of Rabun Gap, Georgia, passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2023Ruth was born November 4, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Edward Whitaker Sr. and Myrtle Thomason Whitaker. She was married to Howard Kelly who passed away in 1976. Ruth spent her entire life playing music. She adored music, and she especially enjoyed playing...

Dale Eugene Betts

Dale Eugene Betts

Apr 4, 2023

Dale Eugene Betts, 70, of Mountain City, GA passed away on April 04, 2023 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, Georgia.Dale was born on October 25, 1952 to Daniel and Geraldine Betts in Poniac, Michigan. He is survived by his loving wife Barbara Mallory Betts.Dale was a generous and loving person who would go above and beyond to help...

Janie Parker

Janie Parker

Apr 3, 2023

Janie Parker, age 93, of Clayton, GA, passed away Monday, April 3, 2023, at Mountain View Health and Rehab in Clayton, GA.

Janie was born August 14, 1929, in Habersham County, GA, she was the daughter of Clarence and Lavonia Phillips. She was married to the love of her life, Homer Parker. Janie was a member of Timpson Presbyterian Church. Janie...

Jerry Lee Wilson

Jerry Lee Wilson

Mar 31, 2023

Jerry Lee Wilson, 79, of Una, SC passed away on March 31, 2023 at his residence.Jerry was a proud veteran who retired from the United States Army after 20 years of service. He served during the Vietnam Conflict where he worked in telecommunications. Jerry loved his country and was proud of the time he had served. He is survived by...

Easter Brewer

Easter Brewer

Mar 22, 2023

Easter Brewer, age 70, of Clayton, Georgia, passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at her home in Clayton, Georgia.Easter was born April 10, 1952 in Clayton, GA she was the daughter of late J.W. Grant and Magnolia Bradshaw. She married the love of her life, Jesse Ronald Brewer who passed away on October 26, 2021.She is survived by four children,...

Amelia Justus

Amelia Justus

Mar 21, 2023

Amelia "Milly" Justus, age 36, of Clayton, GA passed away on Tuesday, March 21st, 2023.

Born on July 10, 1986, in Orlando, FL she is the daughter of Denny and Cathy Little. She was married to her husband of 13 years, Michael Lee Justus. Milly had a passion for wrestling that was undeniable. She was head of security for the Old...

Lou Jean Watts

Lou Jean Watts

Mar 16, 2023

Lou Jean Watts, 89, passed away on March 16th, 2023. She was born on April 30,1933 in Rabun County to the late Hugh and Virginia Cantrell. Lou is survived by one daughter, Lesia Dooley and husband David; sister, Edith Watts and several nieces and nephews also survive. She is preceded in death by one son, Anthony Watts, siblings, Hedy Watts...

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