Recent Rabun County, GA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Clayton, Rabun County, GA & Surrounding Areas
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...
Katie Jane Watts
Jun 1, 2025
Katie Jane Watts, age 82, of Rabun Gap, GA, passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2025. She was born on January 23, 1943, in Macon County, NC, to the late Elmor “Buddy” Stanfield and Martha Treadway Stanfield. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Leroy Watts.
Katie found joy in life’s simple pleasures—cherishing her beloved cat, Precious, enjoying long...
Margaret Elizabeth Schoen
May 23, 2025
Margaret Elizabeth Schoen, 97, of Sherwood, AR, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on May 23, 2025.
She was born in Miami, FL, on June 2, 1927, to Claudia Mae Hopkins and John Daniel “J.D.” Bryant. Margaret attended Miami Edison High School through the 10th grade before marrying Herbert Dale Schoen of Miami on February 23,...
Tommy Richard Brown
May 16, 2025
Tommy Richard Brown, 80, of Rabun County, Georgia, entered his heavenly home on Friday, May 16, 2025.
Born on June 9, 1944, in Griffin, Georgia, Tommy was a beloved father and Pawpaw, and a Vietnam War Veteran honorably discharged from the US Army. Tommy enjoyed being in nature whether it was hunting, fishing, or camping. He also enjoyed taking adventurous vacations,...
Roger L. Mullins
May 12, 2025
Roger L. Mullins, age 89, of Tiger, passed away on Monday, May 12, 2025, after a three-year battle with cancer.
He was born on March 29, 1936, in Harlan County, Kentucky and grew up in a coal mining camp with hardworking parents and five brothers and sisters. At the age of ten, he held three jobs: janitor of the five-room schoolhouse,...
Hilda Carver McLucas
May 1, 2025
Hilda Carver McLucas, age 82, of Dillard, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2025.
Born on November 16, 1942, in Rabun Gap, Georgia, Hilda was the daughter of the late Buster “Buck” Carver and Leona Thomas Carver. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Andrew McLucas.
Hilda was a true entrepreneur at heart. She owned and operated Hilda’s This...
Melvin Harris Burrell
May 1, 2025
Melvin Harris Burrell, age 92, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at Mountain Lakes Medical Center with his family by his side.
Harris was born on January 29, 1933, in Clayton, Georgia, to the late Aubrey Lee Burrell and Hallie Louise Miller Burrell. He was the devoted husband of Catherine Lynn Burrell for 25 years. Following the end of...
Carey Kathleen Pasersky
Apr 19, 2025
Carey Kathleen Pasersky, born October 17, 1938, in Atlanta, Georgia died peacefully and on her own terms April 19, 2025, in Tiger, Georgia, surrounded by her loving family and several Agatha Christie novels.
A romantic Navy “brat” in her youth, Carey called both U.S. coasts – and later the island of Guam – home before returning to sew and sow roots...
Ervin Chastain
Apr 14, 2025
Ervin Chastain, age 101, of Clayton, Georgia, passed away on Monday, April 14, 2025.
Born on June 10, 1923, he was the son of the late Mack and Rosie Posey Chastain. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 73 years, Annie Edmonds Chastain.
Ervin was a lifelong resident of Rabun County and a beloved pillar of the community. He...
Bill Richard Gordon
Apr 13, 2025
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 3, at Rocky Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, 6900 Bridge Creek Road, Tiger, GA.
Bill Gordon died on Palm Sunday, April 13, 2025, at 11:05 am, following a diagnosis of Parkinson's disease.
One thing that seemed to run through Most of the Gordon family was a genuine love for music. Dad played...
Vernice Crunkleton Lovell
Apr 9, 2025
Vernice Elliott Crunkleton Lovell, 101, of Tiger, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, with her family by her side.
She was born on October 22, 1923, in Rabun County, Georgia, to the late Marvin C. Elliott and Julie Carson Elliott. She was preceded in death by two husbands: George F. Crunkleton, who passed away in 1958, and Isaac N....
Joseph Anthony Clemente
Apr 5, 2025
Joseph Anthony Clemente, 77, of Clayton, Georgia, passed away on April 5, 2025.
Joe was born on June 18, 1947, to the late Anthony Louis Clemente and Catherine Mary Clemente. He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Sheryl Clemente.
Joe was a proud Vietnam veteran, having served two tours with the United States Marine Corps. During his service, he was...
Timothy Wayne Hooper
Mar 30, 2025
Timothy Wayne Hooper, 65, of Tiger, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2025. He was born on July 22, 1959, to the late Boyd and Martha Hooper. Tim was preceded in death by his wife, Dovie Hooper, who passed away on January 5, 2023.
Tim had a passion for classic cars and motorcycles, finding joy in restoring them to their...
Thomas Evans Robinson
Mar 28, 2025
Thomas Evans Robinson, 68, of Rabun County, GA, went to his heavenly home on March 28, 2025, while surrounded by loved ones. Born in Clayton, Georgia, on September 14, 1956, he was raised in Rabun County with his brothers and sister by his parents, Parker and Zura Robinson. God and Family was instilled in the Robinson children from an early...
Geraldine Brown
Mar 25, 2025
Geraldine Kathryn Talley Brown, age 90, of Dillard, GA, passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on April 4, 1934, in Scaly Mountain, NC, to the late L.W. Talley and Valeria Talley. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Harry L. Brown.
Geraldine dedicated much of her life to...
Joanne Chappell
Mar 18, 2025
Joanne Hembree Chappell, age 78, of Clayton, GA, passed away on March 18, 2025. She was born on May 20, 1946, in Macon County, NC, to the late Arthur and Rheda Hembree. Joanne shared 59 years of marriage with her husband, Gene Chappell. She was a faithful member of Bethel Baptist Church.
In addition to her husband, Gene Chappell, she is...
Paul William Gurtler
Mar 17, 2025
Paul William Gurtler, 78, of Rabun County, GA, passed away on March 17, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. Born in Columbus, Ohio, on August 2, 1946, he was raised in Reynoldsburg, Ohio, where he developed a strong work ethic and a deep love for his craft. Paul moved his business to Atlanta, GA, in 1982 for work related to...
Charolette Gaynell Marcus
Mar 12, 2025
Charolette Gaynell Marcus, age 57, of Clayton, GA, passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. She was born in Rabun County, GA, to Harold O. Marcus and Lettie Virginia Marcus.
Charolette had a deep love for the outdoors and found joy in tending to her garden and flower beds. She also enjoyed canning and cooking, sharing her talents with family and...
James Hoyt McCoy
Mar 11, 2025
It is with great sadness and cherished memories that we announce the passing of James Hoyt McCoy, affectionately known as Jim, at the age of 86. Jim left this world peacefully after a long struggle with COPD.
Born into a loving family as one of eight siblings, Jim’s parents Ulyses and Alice McCoy raised their children with a strong sense of...
Jimmy Allen Ramey
Feb 26, 2025
Jimmy Allen Ramey, 31, of Seneca, SC, formerly of Clayton, GA, passed away on February 26, 2025. He was born on December 4, 1993, and was the son of Tommy and Becky Ramey.
Jimmy Ramey was a vibrant, good-hearted man who was always smiling. He never met a stranger and would give anyone the last dime in his pocket, even if...
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