Recent Rabun County, GA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Clayton, Rabun County, GA & Surrounding Areas
Mary Jeanette Moore Richards (Courtesy)
Sep 4, 2025
Evans Funeral Home of Jefferson announces the death of Mrs. Mary Jeanette Moore Richards, age 82, of Tiger, Georgia who entered rest Thursday, September 4, 2025. Mrs. Richards was born in Blue Mountain, Alabama, a daughter of the late Carson W. and Sophia Lambert Moore. Mrs. Richards was a registered nurse, business owner, homemaker, and a member of the Mountain...
James Eugene Adams
Aug 31, 2025
James “Jim” Adams, age 57, of Lakemont, GA, passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2025, surrounded by his family.
Jim was born on October 2, 1967, to the late Jerry Adams and Jeannene Bain Adams. He was married to his devoted wife, Valerie Addicott.
Jim was a loving husband who cared deeply for his family. He was an engineer, an author, and...
Carolyn Sue Dowdle Chastain (Courtesy)
Aug 16, 2025
Carolyn Sue Dowdle Chastain, 72, of Dillard, GA, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, August 16, 2025. She is safe in the arms of Jesus but will be greatly missed by her family who loved her dearlyShe was born in Macon County to the late Plenny Earl and Launa Norris Dowdle. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...
Martha Watts Queen
Aug 12, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Martha Watts Queen, a devoted wife, cherished mother, and loving grandmother, who left this world to be with Jesus on August 12 at the age of 77.
Martha was born in Rabun County and grew up in Tiger. She lived a life full of faith, grace, kindness and quiet strength....
Faron LeVince Welch
Aug 4, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Faron Welch, a loving husband, devoted father, cherished grandfather, and loyal friend, who departed this life on August 4, 2025, at the age of 64.
Born on February 19, 1961, in Clayton, Georgia, Faron lived a life rooted in faith, family, hard work, and the great outdoors. He was the...
Rachel Brown Davis
Aug 3, 2025
Rachel B. Davis, age 76, of Dillard, GA, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, August 3, 2025, with her family by her side.
Born on July 23, 1949, in Rabun County, GA, she was the daughter of Harry Gassoway and Estelle (Youngblood) Brown. Rachel was a graduate of Rabun Gap-Nacoochee High School, Class of 1967. Her high school guidance counselor...
James "Jamie" Oliver Helton Sanders
Aug 2, 2025
James "Jamie" Oliver Helton Sanders, age 29, of Toccoa, Georgia, passed away on August 2, 2025.
Jamie was born on September 5, 1995, in Toccoa, Georgia. He was the son of James Sanders and Lynn Helton Sanders.
He had a deep love for the outdoors and found his greatest peace while hunting, fishing, or camping. Jamie was especially proud to have graduated...
Bobby Robert Ramey
Jul 31, 2025
Bobby Robert Ramey, age 93, of Tiger, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 31, 2025, with his family by his side.
Born on May 30, 1932, in Rabun County, he was a son of the late William Nathaniel “Nat” Ramey and Iva Lee Simmons Ramey. He was also preceded in death by his loving wife of 71 years, Shirley Jean Ramey;...
Bryan Naymond Addis (Courtesy)
Jul 29, 2025
Bryan Naymond Addis, age 62, of Mount Airy, passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2025.
Born on June 11, 1963, in Clayton, he was the son of Angela Owenby Addis and the late Raymond Addis. Bryan was a 1982 graduate of Rabun County High School and was mostly known as owner of B&R Small Engine Shop. He attended New Hope Baptist...
Rosalee Snider Wood
Jul 26, 2025
Rosalee Snider Wood, age 82, of Gainesville, passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025.
Born on May 26, 1943, in the Pine Mountain Community of Clayton, she was a daughter of the late Novie and Lela Bottoms Snider. She was also preceded in death by her seven siblings and was the last surviving member of her immediate family.
After Rosalee earned her...
Dexter Haines Allen
Jul 18, 2025
Dexter Haines Allen, age 79, of Clayton, passed away on Friday, July 18, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Mr. Allen was born on August 6, 1945, in Pekin, Illinois, to the late Dean and Treva Lingenfelter Allen. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Sherilyn Bogle and sister, Pam Barker.
Dexter was a talented master carpenter and devoted craftsman,...
Thomas Ray Dodgins
Jul 15, 2025
Thomas Ray Dodgins, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on July 15, 2025, at the age of 68, surrounded by his family. He was born on June 1, 1957, to the late Arthur and Ruth Dodgins.
Thomas was preceded in death by his loving wife, Vera Dodgins, who passed away in 2024.
A loving and humble man who would share the...
Gunner Austin Cochran
Jul 9, 2025
With hearts full of sorrow and love, we announce the passing of our precious son, Gunner Austin Cochran, who was born into heaven on July 9, 2025. Though his time on Earth was brief, the impact he made on our lives is immeasurable.
Gunner was the beloved son of Dalton and Meagan Cochran, who held him with infinite love on the...
Sybil Damaris Keller
Jul 9, 2025
Sybil Damaris Keller, age 85, of Clayton, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2025—the same date on which her brother, Randall Godfrey, passed away exactly eighteen years prior.
She was born on September 12, 1939, to the late John and Martha Godfrey. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Rollie Keller.
Damaris was a devoted, die-hard Atlanta Braves...
Frances Elaine McCall
Jul 6, 2025
Frances Elaine McCall, age 68, of Otto, North Carolina, formerly of Clayton, Georgia, passed away peacefully.
She was born on September 12, 1956, the daughter of the late Jesse Joe Weaver and Catherine Phillips Weaver. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Cecil McCall, and her companion of 17 years, Ray Thrift.
Frances was a woman of strong faith and...
Miguel Angel Mendez
Jul 3, 2025
Miguel Angel Mendez, 77 of Mountain City, Georgia, passed away from his earthly life on July 3, 2025. He was a man who loved God, his family and friends. He was a true lover of nature and finding lakes was his absolute favorite because he loved to fish. He enjoyed camping, road trips, walking and reminiscing about the good ol’...
David Edward Coalley
Jul 1, 2025
David Edward Coalley, age 63, of Tiger, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2025.
He was born on June 13, 1962, in Rabun County to the late Gene Leonard Coalley and Mary Ida Welborn Coalley.
David was one of the early members of the Rabun County Rescue and also served with the Clayton Fire Department. He had a deep appreciation for...
Julia Carol Raub
Jun 21, 2025
Julia Carol Raub, age 83, of Rabun Gap, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2025.
She was born on December 5, 1941, in Morristown, New Jersey, to the late Albert Steven Beroshok and Stella Johanna Michaluk Beroshok.
Julia was a devoted Catholic and a faithful member of St. Helena Catholic Church. She dedicated many years of her life working as a...
Tony Elijah Gragg
Jun 20, 2025
Tony Elijah Gragg, age 68, of Clayton, Georgia, passed away on Friday, June 20, 2025. He was born on October 2, 1956, in Rabun County, Georgia, to the late Ernest Lee Gragg and Lena Hunnicutt Gragg.
Tony proudly served in the United States Navy for 10 years. During his service, he worked as a diesel mechanic, specializing in submarine maintenance and...
Jeanette Elaine McCrackin
Jun 3, 2025
Jeanette Elaine McCrackin, age 68, of Clayton, Georgia, passed away on June 3, 2025. Born on August 20, 1956, she was the daughter of the late Rance Thrift and Jane Gilstrap Thrift. Jeanette was married to Clod McCrackin for over 53 years.
Jeanette’s greatest joy in life was her children and grandchildren—she lived for them. She loved spending time fishing on...
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