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Recent Rabun County, GA Obituaries

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

Robert Earl Garland Jr.

Robert Earl Garland Jr.

May 3, 2024

Robert Earl Garland Jr., age 82, of Clayton, GA passed away on Friday, May 3, 2024.



Born on November 3, 1941, to the late Robert Earl Garland Sr. and Ida Mae Wall Garland. He was preceded in death by the Love of his life his wife, Opal Lee Dailey Garland who passed away January 20, 2024. Robert was a carpenter for...

Virginia Louise Bleckley Hopkins

Virginia Louise Bleckley Hopkins

May 3, 2024

Virginia Louise Bleckley Hopkins, age 83 of Clayton, Georgia, passed away Friday, May 3, 2024. She was born on October 31, 1940 in Rabun County to the late Howell and Cora (Speed) Bleckley. She was married to, Glenn "Rip" Hopkins who passed away in 2013. Virginia was of the Christian Faith and she was the owner and operator of Virginia's Kitchen...

Cynthia Johnson

Cynthia Johnson

Apr 29, 2024

Cynthia Johnson, age 76 of Westminster, South Carolina,  passed away Monday, April 29, 2024. She was born on December 3, 1947 in Chicago, Illinois, and was the daughter of the late Edwin Oscar and Frances May (Noble) Johnson. Cynthia is survived by three children, Brian Leach, April Belcher (Shawn), and Eric Leach; grandchildren, Ivy Leach and Travis Belcher (Jessica) and their children,...

Christopher Eradio Mendieta-Silva

Christopher Eradio Mendieta-Silva

Apr 28, 2024

Christopher Eradio Mendieta-Silva, age 16 of Rabun Gap, GA, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2024 surrounded by his family. He was born on January 18, 2008 in Franklin, NC, he was the son of Rosa Silva and Eradio Mendieta.Funeral Mass will be held Wednesday, May 1, 2024, 3:00 PM at St. Helena Catholic Church with Luis Alvarez officiating. Visitation will be...

Mildred Anita Welch

Mildred Anita Welch

Apr 23, 2024

Mildred Anita Welch, age 58 of Clayton, Georgia,  passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at Tiger, GA. She was born on March 2nd, 1966 and was the daughter of the late, George Welch Jr. and Doris Holbrooks Welch. Anita was a devoted mother and grandmother who poured her love and dedication into her family while also being a hard worker to...

Mildred Widgery

Mildred Widgery

Apr 22, 2024

Mildred Lynn Knight Widgery, of Clayton, GA, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 22nd, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Lloyd Widgery; and one son, Robert Lloyd Widgery Jr. She is survived by one son, John Allen Widgery (Sandra); grandchildren, Kimberly Widgery Leatherman (Steve), Lynn Widgery Free (Tony), Brett Thompson (Diane) and Kurt Thompson; numerous great...

Debbie Jane Hunnicutt

Debbie Jane Hunnicutt

Apr 8, 2024

Debbie Jane Hunnicutt, age 68, of Rabun Gap, Georgia passed away surrounded by her family on Monday, April 8, 2024, at her residence following an extended illness.   Mrs. Hunnicutt was born on February 23, 1956, in Liberty, New York to the late Jay Elwood Cross and Reatha Irene Benton. She was preceded in death by her aunt and uncle who...

Hoyt Richard Sanders

Hoyt Richard Sanders

Apr 5, 2024

Hoyt Richard Sanders, age 81, of Clarkesville, passed away on Friday, April 5, 2024.

 

Born on May 9, 1942, in Franklin, North Carolina, he was a son of the late Richard and Anna Hodgins Sanders.  Mr. Sanders retired from Toms Distributing as a self-employed route salesman with over 30 years of service.  Hoyt was of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed hunting,...

Paul Carlton Dotson

Paul Carlton Dotson

Apr 3, 2024

Paul Carlton Dotson, age 64 of Clayton, GA, passed away on Wednesday April 3, 2024.  He was born December 13, 1959, in Rabun County, GA to the late Thomas (Tom) Eugene Dotson and Athena Joyce Angel Dotson.  In addition to his parents Paul was preceded in death by his sister Mary Dawn Dotson Smith and brother Mark W. Dotson.   

He...

Dessie Irene Livingston

Dessie Irene Livingston

Apr 3, 2024

Wednesday, April 3,2024, Jesus took our Mom, Grandma, Mema’s hand and led her home. She was truly an extraordinary woman. Her legacy of love and kindness continues through the family she left behind. We all carry a piece of her heart with us. It is amazing how she never seemed to run out of those pieces.

She had a special gift...

Tom Lee Plott

Tom Lee Plott

Apr 1, 2024

Tom Lee Plott, aged 86, of Clayton, Georgia, peacefully passed away on Monday, April 1, 2024. He was born on April 13, 1937, in Rabun County, GA to the late Arthur and Evie "Watts" Plott. Tom is survived by his beloved wife, Margie Plott.  Alongside his wife, he is also survived by three children: Melodie James (Adam), Thomas Plott, and...

Mary Louise Williams

Mary Louise Williams

Mar 29, 2024

Mary “Sweetie” Williams passed from this earth on Friday, March 29, 2024, surrounded by love from family and friends.

She was born 102 years ago on Torry Island, near the southern rim of Lake Okeechobee in South Florida.

Mary was the fifth of six children born to Phillip H. Lee and Nina C. Lee.

In 1942 she married the love of her life,...

Benjamin Shelton Bradsher Jr.

Benjamin Shelton Bradsher Jr.

Mar 23, 2024

Benjamin Shelton Bradsher Jr., age 84 of Franklin, NC, formerly of Rabun County, GA passed away Saturday, March 23, 2024, surrounded by his family. 

He was born on January 25, 1940, in Jackson County, North Carolina. He was the son of the late Benjamin Shelton and Hazel (Fox) Bradsher. He was married to the love of his life for 63 years,...

Mildred Lucille "Lucy" Meggett

Mildred Lucille "Lucy" Meggett

Mar 18, 2024

Mildred Lucille "Lucy" Meggett, age 79 of Clayton, GA,  passed away Monday, March 18, 2024. She was born Friday, May 5, 1944 in Rabun County, GA and was the daughter of the late, Hilton Jones and Martha Lillian Jones Watts. She was married to her loving husband of 33 years, John Ashton Meggett. In addition to her husband John, she was survived...

Alicia Lynne Harris

Alicia Lynne Harris

Mar 15, 2024

Alicia "Nana" Harris, 65, passed away on March 15, 2024, in Clayton, Georgia. Born in the scenic state of Oregon, Nana honorably served her nation in the United States Navy, a testament to her strength and patriotism.With a heart full of kindness and a wit that could light up any room, Alicia Harris was a source of joy and laughter...

Allen Norris McLeroy

Allen Norris McLeroy

Mar 13, 2024

Allen Norris McLeroy, 85, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2024, surrounded by loved ones as the Chaplain prayed him through the transition into eternity and into the arms of Jesus. He was the first-born to the late Alexander Norris and Allie McLeroy October 15, 1938 in Putnam County, Georgia. The family moved to Warner Robins, Georgia in 1943, where he...

Margaret Ann Wilbanks Couch

Margaret Ann Wilbanks Couch

Mar 13, 2024

Margaret Ann Wilbanks Couch, age 76 of Jackson, GA, formerly of Clayton, GA  passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2024. Margaret was born on March 22, 1947 in Rabun County and she was the daughter of the late Cecil Monroe Wilbanks and Grace Louise Carpenter Wilbanks. She is survived by one daughter, Kimberly Couch Meredith (Brent); two granddaughters, Carly Grace Meredith, and Mackenzie...

Brenda Moses Patton

Brenda Moses Patton

Mar 9, 2024

Brenda Moses Patton, age 77, of Clayton, Georgia, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2024.

Brenda was born September 24, 1946, in Macon County, NC and was the daughter of the late J.T. Moses and Flora Moses. 

She was survived by three children, Janet McCall (Otis) of Wiley, GA, Luke Patton (Tracey) of Mountain City, GA, and Angie Patton (Stephen Cooper) of Mountain...

Jesse Paul Watts

Jesse Paul Watts

Mar 8, 2024

Jesse Paul Watts, age 25, of Rabun Gap, GA passed away on Friday, March 8th, 2024. Jesse was born on March 13th, 1998 in Toccoa, GA and was the son of April Justus Byrd. He enjoyed campfires, cutting wood and gaming; but most of all he loved his family and spending time with them. In addition to his parents he is survived by...

Janie Love Brown

Janie Love Brown

Mar 4, 2024

Janie Asherbranner Love Brown, age 74 of Clayton, Georgia,  passed away Monday, March 4, 2024. She was born Monday, September 12, 1949 in Rabun County and was the daughter of the late Grady and Martha Asherbranner.Janie enjoyed being outdoors especially fishing or going to yard sales but most of all she loved spending time with her family.She is survived by her...

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