Obituaries

Recent Rabun County, GA Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Clayton, Rabun County, GA & Surrounding Areas

Charles Edward Stockton

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

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

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

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

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

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....

Doris Ann Baker Crowe

Doris Ann Baker Crowe

Dec 4, 2023

West Union, SC — Doris Ann Baker Crowe, 82, wife of Charles Nelson Crowe, of West Union, SC, passed away on Monday, December 4, 2023, at Foothills Assisted Living.

 

A native of Tiger, GA, Mrs. Crowe was the daughter of the late Lester and Myrtle Baker. She retired from General Electric as an executive secretary and attended Flat Shoals...

Floyd Brent Henslee

Floyd Brent Henslee

Dec 2, 2023

Floyd Brent Henslee, age 79, of Rabun Gap, GA passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2023.

He was born on December 22, 1943, to the late Fred “Buck’ Henslee and Belle Wilburn Henslee. He was married to Mary Ann Henslee.

Floyd enjoyed spending time with his family and friends; he was always eager to gather for a meal...

Emma Buchanan Chastain

Emma Buchanan Chastain

Nov 28, 2023

Emma Buchanan Chastain of Rabun Gap, Georgia, forever 39, left us in a hurry on Tuesday, November 28, 2023.  While her passing was a shock to all of us, Emma was never one to leave home unprepared and so, naturally, her hair and makeup were perfect when she met Jesus.

To capture a life as beautiful, full, and impactful as...

Doris Elizabeth Craddock

Doris Elizabeth Craddock

Nov 26, 2023

Doris Elizabeth Floyd Craddock of Clayton, GA born February 9, 1944 in Cherokee County Centre, AL passed away peacefully on Sunday November 26,2023. Doris known to friends and family as “Dottie” or “Aunt Dot” graced the lives of many friends and relatives during her life.  She loved to laugh and knew how to make even the simplest of days into...

Charles Lee Garland

Charles Lee Garland

Nov 25, 2023

Charles Lee Garland passed away early morning in Covington, Ga on November 25th 2023 at the age of 69.

He was preceded in death by his wife LeeAnn Garland. 

Charlie is survived by his children; Charles Lee Garland Jr.(Tubby), Michael Duke Garland(Mickey), Christopher Lee Garland and Britney Ann Baker.  Charlie is also survived by his 10 grandchildren, for whom he...

Douglas Alan Davis

Douglas Alan Davis

Nov 19, 2023

 

Douglas “Alan” Davis, age 72, of Dillard, GA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 19th,2023 at home, with his family by his side.

Born November 28, 1950, in Dougherty County, GA, to Hugh Douglas and Hazel (Bryant) Davis, he was a graduate of Albany High School in Albany, GA, with the class of 1968. He continued his education at...

Paul Stevenson Green

Paul Stevenson Green

Nov 13, 2023

Paul Stevenson Green, age 74 of Rabun Gap, Georgia, went home to be with Jesus on Monday, November 13, 2023 at his residence surround by his family. 

Paul served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and fought on the frontlines for our freedom. He was a musician who loved to sing for the Lord and sang in many...

George Brinson Nessmith Jr.

George Brinson Nessmith Jr.

Nov 11, 2023

George Brinson Nessmith, Jr., 89, of Valrico, FL, passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2023. A native of Savannah, GA, he had resided here since 1963 coming from Jacksonville, FL. He was a US Air Force veteran, a member of First Baptist Church of Brandon, Southside Baptist Church and Flat Creek Baptist Church, Lakemont, GA. He was a member of...

Vicki Chastain York

Vicki Chastain York

Nov 10, 2023

Vicki Chastain York, age 65 of Clayton, Georgia,  passed away Friday, November 10, 2023. 

She was born May 21, 1958 to the late Harley James Chastain and Lillian "Stiles" Chastain. She was married to loving husband Felix York. Vicki was a loving, humble woman of God who never had an ill word to say about anybody. She was a member of...

Valarie & Luna Welch

Valarie & Luna Welch

Nov 4, 2023

 

Valarie, age 27, and Luna Rae Welch, age 4, passed away on Saturday, November 4th, 2023, along with their loving dogs Buddy and Kova.   Valarie was born on October 25, 1996, she was a loving wife and mother. She had a deep love for hiking and the great outdoors. Going on nature adventures with her family and introducing...

Joyce Marie Ramey

Joyce Marie Ramey

Oct 17, 2023

Joyce Marie Ramey, age 70, of Clayton, Georgia,  passed away Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at her home in Clayton, Georgia with her family by her side. 

Joyce was born March 11, 1953 in Rabun County, and is the daughter of Kelton Watts and Ida "Gibson" Watts. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Ramey.  Joyce was a homemaker...

John Morris Parrino

John Morris Parrino

Oct 15, 2023

John Morris Parrino passed away in the early morning hours of October 15, 2023. John was born in an ambulance en route from Georgetown to Conway, South Carolina, and would stay close to the road for most of his life, turning odometers that would make mechanics blush.  He was born to parents Estha Marie Thornton Parrino and Anthony Joseph Parrino...

James William Webb

James William Webb

Oct 2, 2023

James “Jimmy” William Webb, age 76, of Clarkesville, passed away on Monday, October 2, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on October 27, 1946, in Rabun County, he was a son of the late Grover Webb and Lucy Henslee Webb. Mr. Webb was a United States Marine Corps Veteran having proudly served his country during the Vietnam War where...

Christopher Lee Ramey

Christopher Lee Ramey

Sep 30, 2023

Christopher Lee Ramey, age 45, of Gainesville, Georgia formerly of Clayton, Georgia passed away on Saturday, September 30th, 2023 at his residence. 

He attended Free Chapel Church. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt, fish, camp and shoot archery. Christopher was a motorcycle and car enthusiast. He was an excellent husband and father. 

Christopher is survived by his...