Recent Rabun County, GA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Clayton, Rabun County, GA & Surrounding Areas
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
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
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
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
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...
Martha Ann Lee
Feb 24, 2024
Martha Pitts Lee, age 91, passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2024.
She was the daughter of the late Esco Pitts and Mary McElroy Pitts.
Martha is survived by three children, Michael Lee and wife Pamela, Thomas Lee and Patrick Lee; two grandchildren, Natasha Newsome and husband Ryan and Kaylyn Corbin and husband Andrew; four great grandchildren, Honey Faith Newsome, Emma Lynn...
Roba Imogene Keener
Feb 20, 2024
Roba Imogene Keener, age 97, of Rabun Gap, GA passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2024.
She was born on March 28, 1926, and was the daughter of the late Ralph Totherow and Floy Neal Totherow. She was married to Bruce Keener who passed away in 2015.
Roba was a lifetime member of Wolffork Baptist Church. She was faithful to lend a...
Charlotte Rogers Reed
Feb 18, 2024
Charlotte Rogers Reed, age 82, passed away on Sunday, February 18, 2024, surrounded by her family.
Charlotte was born on May 19, 1941. She was the daughter of the late Edward Monroe Rogers and Velma Johnson Rogers. She was married to her loving husband of 61 years, Ralph Reed. She was a faithful member of Macedonia Baptist Church for over 60...
Gary Lee Mull
Feb 13, 2024
Gary Lee Mull, age 54 of Elberton, GA, passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2024.
He was born September 25, 1969 in Habersham County to the late Howard Mull and Shirley Joyce (Justice) Mull.
Gary volunteered at Wal-Mart as a greeter and would help stock shelves. Besides Jesus, Randy Travis was his hero. He was an avid Randy Travis fan and would sing...
Charles Foster
Feb 9, 2024
Charles Ray Foster, age 75 of Clarkesville, Georgia, passed away Friday, February 9, 2024.
He was born Tuesday, December 14, 1948 in Atlanta, Georgia, a Son of Donald and Betty Ruth (Mask) Kirby. He is survived by his loving wife, Monelle Foster whom he was married to for 30 years.
Charles was a veteran of the United States Army, he served from...
Tasha Nicole Graber
Jan 26, 2024
Tasha Nicole Graber, age 33, of Clayton, GA passed away on Friday, January 26, 2024.
Tasha was born on September 21, 1990, she is the daughter of Mary Gibson Berry and Randy Roberts. She was a loving mother to all her children. She loved being outdoors whether it was hiking, camping, fishing, or building a campfire. The family is forever grateful...
Opal Lee Dailey Garland
Jan 20, 2024
Opal Lee Dailey Garland, age 81, of Clayton, GA passed away on Saturday, January 20, 2024.
Born on November 26, 1942, to the late Fred Weaver Dailey and Imogene Gladys (Roberts) Dailey. She was survived by her husband Robert Earl Garland Jr; two daughters, Brenda Lee Garland Cook and husband Steve, and Dowana Hopper of husband Allen; grandchildren, Chris Cook (Lauren),...
Joan R. Cunningham
Jan 20, 2024
Joan R. Cunningham, age 90 of Clayton, Georgia, passed away Saturday, January 20, 2024.
She was born on July 23, 1933, the daughter of the late Marvin and Ellen (Parker) Kilby. She was preceded in death by one brother, Virgil Kilby, and one sister, Jeanette Mullinburg.
Joan is survived by three children; Donna Welborn and husband Robin, Kim Cowart and Ray Kilby...
Nelda Janet Howard Howell
Jan 17, 2024
Nelda Janet Howard Howell, age 80, of Clayton, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 surrounded by her family.
Born in 1943 in Deridder, LA, Nelda was the daughter of the late Croff and Helen Jones Howard. After graduating from high school in 1961, Nelda attended Georgia Southwestern College (Georgia Southwestern State University) and received her associate's degree...
Charles Edward Stockton
Jan 10, 2024
Charles Edward “Ed” Stockton, age 80 of Demorest, Georgia went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 10, 2024.
Born in Toccoa, Georgia on June 06, 1943, he was a son of the late Elem & Bertha Clara Minyard Stockton. Ed was a rock mason for many years. He retired from the City of Demorest with numerous...
Carole H. Salzman
Jan 8, 2024
On January 8th, 2024, Mrs. Carole H. Salzman went home to be with the Lord. She was born on October 21, 1936, to Mr. and Mrs. DeVere (Mary) Scott in DuBois, PA.
She is survived by the following children: daughter-in-law Debra Salzman, Jerilyn (Andre) Cox, Eric (Lisa) Salzman, and Laura (David) Bartolomey. 19 much loved grandchildren and 25 beautiful great-grandchildren....
Morris Darwin Penland
Jan 5, 2024
Morris Penland, 64, of Mountain City, Georgia entered into eternal rest on January 5, 2024 after courageously battling cancer.
Waiting to greet Morris with open arms was his father, Hoyt R. Penland, his nephew, Hoyt M. Penland, and several aunts, uncles and cousins. They, no doubt, had a long awaited reunion with hugs, smiles, and laughter.
Morris is survived...
Shelby Ann Love
Dec 26, 2023
Shelby Ann Love, age 58, of Clayton, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2023 with her family by her side.
Shelby was born on January 11, 1965 in Rabun County, Georgia to the late Travis Love and Claudia Nichols Buchanan. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her companion, Josh Hooper; and her brother,...
Marcia Stroud McKean
Dec 22, 2023
Marcia Stroud McKean, age 80, of Tiger, GA passed away on Friday, December 22, 2023.
Marcia was born on July 8, 1943, in Rabun County to the late Bruce and Mildred Stroud. She was married to Harvey Ray McKean.
In addition to her husband, she was survived by one sister, Dawn, two brothers-in-law, Don McKean (Susan) and Rory...
Ronald Timothy Moore
Dec 15, 2023
Ronald Timothy Moore, age 74, of Tiger, Georgia, passed away Friday, December 15, 2023 at his home in Tiger, Georgia.
Ronald was born December 05, 1949 in Rabun County, Georgia to the late Lindsey Carl and Della Louise Blair. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his twin brother, Donald Moore; and his brother, Carl Moore. Mr....



