Obituaries

Recent Rabun County, GA Obituaries

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

Martha Ann Lee

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...