Recent Rabun County, GA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Clayton, Rabun County, GA & Surrounding Areas
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...
Lorene Hopper Thompson
Feb 24, 2025
Lorene Hopper Thompson, 82, of the Betty’s Creek Community in Rabun Gap, Georgia, passed away Monday, February 24, 2025, surrounded by her family. The world lost a beautiful and incredible woman who loved her family and others fiercely.
Lorene was born in Rabun Gap, Georgia, on April 4th, 1942. She was the daughter of the late Selven and Arizona Hopper of...
Betty Cannon
Feb 24, 2025
Betty Lynn Norton Cannon “Miss Betty”, 74, of Franklin, NC, went to be with Jesus on Monday, February 25, 2025.Betty was born in Rabun County to the late Percy and Myrtle Lamb Norton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Ronnie Norton. She was a retired custodian from the Macon County Schools, member of...
Zuma Bowers Dye
Feb 21, 2025
Zuma Bowers Dye, 93, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2025. She was born on September 9, 1931, in Cullman, Alabama, to the late William and Nollie (Murphree) Bowers. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leverne Dye, who passed away in 2022.
Zuma was a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church and the Gideons Auxiliary. She also worked as a...
Kenneth Edward Reed
Feb 16, 2025
Kenneth Edward Reed, age 70, passed away on February 16, 2025, in Mountain City, Georgia.
Born on December 19, 1954, Kenneth was known for his loving and caring nature, always willing to lend a hand to those in need. Kenneth dedicated many years as a shuttle driver in Melbourne, Florida, where he was well-respected for his dependability and kindness. Outside of...
Jack Dodgins
Feb 8, 2025
Jack Dodgins, age 85, of Lakemont, GA, passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at Northeast Medical Center in Gainesville, GA. Born on May 29, 1939, in Rabun County to the late Tom and Mary Lou Dodgins, Jack is survived by his beloved wife of 64 years, Angela Dodgins. He proudly served in the United States Army from 1958 to...
Robert Grant Deal
Jan 16, 2025
Robert Grant Deal (Bob), also know as Dad, Granddad, and GranBob, passed away Thursday, January 16 after a brief battle with cancer.
Bob was born in 1942 in Rabun County to the late Harmon and Eula Deal as the sixth of ten children. He was predeceased by Raymond, Dorothy, Ray, EarleAnn and Helen. He is survived by, Randall (Alice), twins Ronnie...
Samuel Stephen Nix
Jan 15, 2025
Samuel Stephen Nix, age 32, of Otto, NC, passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2024.
Born on November 20, 1992, Sam was the beloved son of Curtis Lamar Nix and Lisa Renee Nix. A 2011 graduate of Pasco Comprehensive High School, he had a passion for cooking and hunting. He especially cherished coon hunting with his grandpa and deer hunting with...
James Michael Andrews
Jan 14, 2025
James Michael Andrews, age 40, of Clayton, GA, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2025.
James was born on May 5, 1984, to Howard Grady Andrews and the late Shirley Burrell Andrews. He was best known for his 12-year career at Ingles, where he left a lasting impression on countless customers and coworkers with his warm personality and dedication. James had...
William Arthur Young
Jan 14, 2025
William Arthur Young, 80, of Clayton, Georgia, peacefully entered into eternal rest on January 14, 2025.
A man of few words with a mischievous twinkle in his eye, William was a beloved friend to many, and a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.
Born on April 7, 1944 to his late parents, Arthur and Mae Guffie Young, William loved music, caring for...
Deborah Marie Grimes
Jan 8, 2025
Deborah Marie Grimes, 70, of Rabun Gap, GA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 8, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones.
A memorial service will be scheduled at a later time and details will be shared as they become available.
Hunter Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Deborah Grimes during this time.
Stanley Turpin
Jan 5, 2025
Stanley Dale Turpin, age 63, of Mountain City, Georgia, passed away peacefully on January 5. 2025. He was born on January 21, 1961 in Rabun County, Georgia to the late Jim and Lois Turpin. Stanley retired from Walmart where he was a devoted employee for many years. He was a member of Battle Branch Baptist Church and had a deep...
Dean Green
Jan 3, 2025
Dean Green, age 86, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2025, at his home with his wife by his side. He was born on October 24, 1938, in Macon County, NC, to the late William Green and Addie Pearl (Wilson) Green.
Dean was a devoted member of Ole Country Church for over 20 years. A talented musician with a natural gift...
Daniel Eugene Watts
Dec 28, 2024
Daniel Eugene “Danny” Watts, 76, of Clayton, GA, passed away on December 28, 2024 at home surrounded by his family and friends. He was born on May 21, 1948, in Rabun County to the late Ralph and Gladys Watts.
Danny was a passionate outdoorsman who found great joy in hunting, shooting, and fishing.
He is survived by his children: Angela Watts Moseley...
Sherry Lynn Carter
Dec 27, 2024
Sherry Lynn Carter, age 56, of Clayton, Georgia, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2024.
She was born on September 22, 1968, in Tampa, Florida. Sherry is survived by her father Roger Carter of Estill, KY; her children: Jonathan Gibson (Chassi) of Lakemont, GA; Andria Robinson (Jerry) of Clayton, GA; and Brandie Gibson (Cheyenne) of Otto, NC. She is also survived...
Thomas Daniel Chastain
Dec 26, 2024
Thomas Daniel Chastain
Tommy Chastain (a/k/a Daddy, Papa, and Doughboy) had a date to meet the love of his life, Emma, for a dance on December 26, 2024, the day after celebrating the birth of his Savior. Tommy passed away after a short battle with cancer which he endured like any trial in his life—with quiet strength, a genial smile, no...
Kayla Nicole Finley
Dec 23, 2024
Kayla Nicole Finley, born on January 11, 1990, in Stephens County, Georgia, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2024.
She was the daughter of Donald Finley and Cindy Vinson. Kayla was truly one of a kind and was loved by everyone who knew her. She was an ardent Elvis Presley fan and had a deep love for her Georgia Bulldogs.
Kayla is...
Brian Lane
Dec 11, 2024
Brian Lane, age 52, of Lakemont, GA, passed away on December 11, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on November 18, 1972, in Rabun County, he was the son of Cathy Lovell Lane. A lifelong member of Lakemont Baptist Church, Brian had a deep love for studying the Bible. He was a devoted fan of MOPAR and Dodge HEMIs, reflecting...
Harry Jeffery "Jay" Holt
Dec 6, 2024
Harry Jeffery "Jay" Holt, passed away on December 6, 2024. Born on May 11, 1959, to the late Morris Wesley Holt and Hazel Dickerson Holt.
Jay grew up in Rabun County, he attended Rabun County High School and graduated from Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School in 1977, having been a proud member of the Varsity Basketball team. Following high school, Jay embarked on...
Anthony "Tony" Swain Welch
Dec 3, 2024
Anthony "Tony" Swain Welch, age 56, of Lakemont, GA, passed away peacefully on December 3, 2024. He was born on August 5, 1968, to the late George Junior Welch and Doris Mildred Holbrook.
Tony is survived by his daughter, Torie Mosley of Clayton, GA; his brother, Tim Welch and wife Teresa of Marion, NC; and several nieces and nephews, including nephew...
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