Recent Rabun County, GA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Clayton, Rabun County, GA & Surrounding Areas
Dessie Irene Livingston
Apr 3, 2024
Wednesday, April 3,2024, Jesus took our Mom, Grandma, Mema’s hand and led her home. She was truly an extraordinary woman. Her legacy of love and kindness continues through the family she left behind. We all carry a piece of her heart with us. It is amazing how she never seemed to run out of those pieces.
She had a special gift...
Tom Lee Plott
Apr 1, 2024
Tom Lee Plott, aged 86, of Clayton, Georgia, peacefully passed away on Monday, April 1, 2024. He was born on April 13, 1937, in Rabun County, GA to the late Arthur and Evie "Watts" Plott. Tom is survived by his beloved wife, Margie Plott. Alongside his wife, he is also survived by three children: Melodie James (Adam), Thomas Plott, and...
Mary Louise Williams
Mar 29, 2024
Mary “Sweetie” Williams passed from this earth on Friday, March 29, 2024, surrounded by love from family and friends.
She was born 102 years ago on Torry Island, near the southern rim of Lake Okeechobee in South Florida.
Mary was the fifth of six children born to Phillip H. Lee and Nina C. Lee.
In 1942 she married the love of her life,...
Benjamin Shelton Bradsher Jr.
Mar 23, 2024
Benjamin Shelton Bradsher Jr., age 84 of Franklin, NC, formerly of Rabun County, GA passed away Saturday, March 23, 2024, surrounded by his family.
He was born on January 25, 1940, in Jackson County, North Carolina. He was the son of the late Benjamin Shelton and Hazel (Fox) Bradsher. He was married to the love of his life for 63 years,...
Mildred Lucille "Lucy" Meggett
Mar 18, 2024
Mildred Lucille "Lucy" Meggett, age 79 of Clayton, GA, passed away Monday, March 18, 2024. She was born Friday, May 5, 1944 in Rabun County, GA and was the daughter of the late, Hilton Jones and Martha Lillian Jones Watts. She was married to her loving husband of 33 years, John Ashton Meggett. In addition to her husband John, she was survived...
Alicia Lynne Harris
Mar 15, 2024
Alicia "Nana" Harris, 65, passed away on March 15, 2024, in Clayton, Georgia. Born in the scenic state of Oregon, Nana honorably served her nation in the United States Navy, a testament to her strength and patriotism.With a heart full of kindness and a wit that could light up any room, Alicia Harris was a source of joy and laughter...
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...
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