Recent Rabun County, GA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Clayton, Rabun County, GA & Surrounding Areas
Isabelle "Ickie" Bradsher
Jun 22, 2024
Isabelle "Ickie" Godfrey Bradsher, age 87, of Franklin, NC, formerly of Rabun County, GA, passed away Saturday, June 22, 2024, surrounded by her family.
She was born on January 1, 1937, in Rabun County, Georgia, the daughter of the late Frank Godfrey and Icie Wall Godfrey. She was married to the love of her life for 63 years, Benjamin Shelton Bradsher...
Rebecca Darnell Cannon
Jun 20, 2024
Rebecca Ruth Darnell Cannon was born on December 1, 1943 to the late John Raymond “Buck” Darnell and the Ruth Bingham Darnell and passed away on June 20, 2024. She married John Henry Cannon III on June 21, 1963.
In her teenage years, Becky was employed at the Dillard House. She later worked at Clayburn Manufacturing also known as the shirt...
Tammie Catherine McCroskey
Jun 14, 2024
Tammie Catherine McCroskey, age 61 of Clayton, GA, passed away Friday, June 14, 2024 at her home, surrounded by her loved ones.
She was born on January 4, 1963 in Stephens County, GA to the late Frank Smith and Flossie Wilbanks McCroskey.
Tammie was survived by her husband of 37 years, Mike Turpin; one daughter Tiffany Whitmire (Calvin); grandchildren, Owen and Macy...
James Earl Gerrin
Jun 10, 2024
James Earl Gerrin, age 77, of Cornelia, passed away on Monday, June 10, 2024.Born on March 1, 1947, at the Charm House in Clarkesville, he was a son of the late Earl William and Lovadia Chastain Gerrin. Mr. Gerrin graduated from South Habersham High School in 1965 before moving to Alaska where he became a bush pilot for the Federal...
Stacey Lynn Gilley
Jun 8, 2024
Stacey Lynn Gilley, age 45 of Clayton, GA, passed away Saturday, June 8, 2024.She was born on July 13, 1978 and was the daughter of Barbara Ford Barber and Butch Gilley.Stacey is survived by her children, Tiffany Gonzalez (Florencio), Scottie Williams, and Tymberlee Williams; one adopted daughter, Destinie Knowles; three grandchildren, Carter and Nova Gonzalez and Mila Knowles; stepfather, Richard...
Susan Alexander Taylor
Jun 8, 2024
Susan Alexander Taylor, 98, of Mountain City, GA passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at her home with her family by her side.
She was born on June 13, 1925, in Habersham County to the late Alvin Alexander and Drucilla Warren Alexander. She was preceded in death by her husband Richard C. Taylor whom she married on March 11, 1945.
Susan,...
Linda Sue Dailey
Jun 7, 2024
Linda Henson Dailey, age 72 of Clayton, GA, passed away Friday, June 7, 2024. She was born on February 8, 1952 in Clayton, GA and was the daughter of the late Elmos Harding Henson and Elsie Bradley Henson.Linda is survived by her husband Ronnie Dailey whom she was married to for 52 faithful years. She was a member of Bethel Baptist...
Randall Phillip James
Jun 6, 2024
Randall “Randy” Phillip James, 64, of Clayton, GA went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 6, 2024.
Born on August 20, 1959, to Lloyd H. James and Carolyn Brewer James. He was married to his wife of 37 years Jane Carpenter James.
Randy was an electrician by trade, but this outdoors was a special part of his life, including taking...
Clifton Smith
Jun 2, 2024
Clifton Smith, age 88 of 340 Begonia Ct, Clayton, GA passed away peacefully on June 2, 2024, surrounded by his family.
He was born to Claud and Olive Smith on December 6, 1935.
He was owner of Smith Angus Farm and a longtime member of the Rabun County Georgia Farm Bureau and retired from North Georgia Technical College as Instructor of Heating...
Clyde K Martin
Jun 1, 2024
Clyde K. Martin, age 70, of Clayton, GA passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2024.
He was born on June 6, 1953, in Atlanta, GA and was the son of the late Paul Daniel Martin and Elizabeth Dyson Martin. He was married for 48 years to his wife, Connee Martin.
Clyde had a passion for aviation and worked as a mechanic for...
Matthew Jonathan Davenport
May 21, 2024
Matthew Davenport, age 47 of Tiger, GA, passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at Abbeville, GA and is now safely in the arms of Jesus.
He was born June 10, 1976, in Albany, GA and is the son of Charles Jonathan "Jon" Davenport and Carol Stripling Janes.
Matt was an avid Florida Gator fan who loved watching both the girls' softball team...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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