Obituaries

Recent Rabun County, GA Obituaries

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

Norman Gerald Lovell

Norman Gerald Lovell

Sep 26, 2023

Norman Gerald Lovell, 73 of Wiley, GA passed away on Tuesday, September 26th, 2023 at 11:33pm. 

Born on February 18th, 1950 to Frank and Mary (Holcomb) Lovell. He was married to his love of his life Brendia (Cannon) Lovell for 52 years. He retired from the Recycling Center. 

Norman is survived by his wife Brendia Lovell of Wiley GA, Daughter...

Cheryl Hunter Hooper

Cheryl Hunter Hooper

Sep 24, 2023

Cheryl Hunter Hooper, age 73, of Clayton, Georgia passed away on Sunday, September 24th, 2023 at her residence. 

Cheryl was born on November 16th, 1949 she was the daughter of the late Wade Ronia Hunter and Lillian Garland Hunter. She was married to her loving husband Caney Hooper. 

In addition to her husband she was survived by her siblings, Almetia...

Larry Wayne Carpenter

Larry Wayne Carpenter

Sep 19, 2023

Larry “Wayne” Carpenter, age 73, passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2023.

Wayne was born on August 6, 1950, to the late John Thomas Carpenter and Catherine “Webb” Carpenter. He was preceded in death by his wife Mildred Carpenter and his son Joshua Carpenter.

He is survived by one daughter, Elizabeth Smith; a son, David Webb; grandchildren, Hailey, Jackson, Cameron...

Eva Jane Brown

Eva Jane Brown

Sep 17, 2023

 

Eva Jane Brown, 65, of Dillard, GA passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023, at her residence with her family by her side.

Jane was born on July 24, 1958, to the late Carl and Gladys (Vinson) Brown. She was married to her loving husband Dean Brown.

She is survived by one daughter, April Brown of Dillard, GA; one...

Sally Lee Price

Sally Lee Price

Sep 10, 2023

 

Sally Price of Lakemont, GA and formally from Deerfield Beach, Florida passed peacefully into the hands of our Lord on September 10th, 2023. She retired from the city of Deerfield Fire Department as the Communication Supervisor and later moved to Rabun County with her daughter. She was loved by all that met her and was the first person you...

Jacob Sherard Dickerson

Jacob Sherard Dickerson

Sep 7, 2023

Jacob Sherard Dickerson shocked the world one last time when he passed on to the next life onSeptember 7th , 2023 to the tragic dismay of countless touched hearts. God had outdone himself29 years ago when he bore the undoubtedly beloved son Jacob to Billy and Sherry Dickerson onMarch 16th , 1994 in Toccoa Georgia. Younger brother to his most...

James Melvin Grant

James Melvin Grant

Sep 7, 2023

James Melvin Grant, age 84, of Tiger, GA passed away on Thursday, September 7, 2023.

Born on May 5, 1939, he is the son of the late Lawton and Ardella (Mashburn) Grant. Melvin owned and operated his own logging company. He was driven by his deep love for the industry, which he continued to reflect upon even in recent times.

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Karen Gail Hunt Speed

Karen Gail Hunt Speed

Sep 1, 2023

 

Karen “Gail” Hunt Speed, age 65, of Clayton, GA passed away on Friday, September 1, 2023.

Gail was born on August 15, 1958, and was the daughter of the late Johnnie and Bernice (Hooper) Hunt. Gail, a retired medical laboratory technician, had a passion for history, astronomy, and nature. She was an active member of Clayton First United Methodist...

Larry Dale Travis

Larry Dale Travis

Aug 27, 2023

Larry Dale Travis, age 66, who previously resided in Louisiana before making his home in Tiger, GA, passed away on Sunday, August 27, 2023. Born on November 30, 1956, to the late James V. and Ann (Johnson) Travis, Larry was a dedicated entrepreneur who embarked on numerous business ventures throughout his life. Notably, he was the proud owner and operator...

Lou Ellen Robinson Love

Lou Ellen Robinson Love

Aug 24, 2023

Lou Ellen Robinson Love, 83 of Mountain City, GA passed away August 24, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Lola Baker Robinson Holt and the late Caney Martin Robinson Sr.

She worked at Rabun Metal Products, Fruit of the Loom and Virginia's Kitchen. Her family was her number one priority. She loved flowers, quilting and cooking for her...

Christine Norton Wilson

Christine Norton Wilson

Aug 20, 2023

Christine Norton Wilson, age 99, passed away on August 20, 2023, at Mountain View Health and Rehab Center. She was born on May 5th, 1924, in Dillard, GA to her parents, Miller and Algie (Garland) Norton.

Throughout her life Christine worked as a cashier at several grocery stores. Her friendly demeanor and remarkable ability to form connections left a lasting...

Doris Carpenter

Doris Carpenter

Aug 18, 2023

 

Doris Mason Carpenter 99, of Tiger, Ga passed away Friday August 18, 2023. She was born July 9, 1924, in Macon County, NC to the late Nicholas Mason and Margaret Vinson Mason. Doris was a seamstress and a homemaker. She was a former member of the Homemakers Club of Wolffork and has been a founding member of the Wiley...

Timothy Gerald Lovell

Timothy Gerald Lovell

Aug 14, 2023

 

Timothy “Tim” Gerald Lovell, 51, of Wiley, GA passed away on Monday, August 14, 2023.

Born on January 18, 1972, to Norman and Brenda (Cannon) Lovell. He was married to Judy Houck Lovell. Tim worked for the town of Highlands as an Arborist.

Tim is survived by his wife, Judy Houck Lovell of Wiley, GA; daughter, Kristen Lovell of...

Roland S. Smith

Roland S. Smith

Aug 13, 2023

 

Roland S. Smith, 88, of Lakemont, GA passed away on Sunday, August 13, 2023.

Born on September 24, 1934, to the late Marvin and Julia (West) Smith. He is preceded in death by his wife Thelma Shirley. Roland served in the United States Army and in the United States Air Force.  He was a member of Battle Branch Baptist...

Kathleen Piche Baucum

Kathleen Piche Baucum

Aug 7, 2023

 

Kathleen Piche Baucum, 70, of Mountain City, GA, passed away on Monday, August 7, 2023.  

Born on October 20, 1952, in Colorado, Kathleen was married to the late, Gary Baucum who passed away in 2005.  

She is survived by one son, Jeremy Baucum and his fiancé, Angie Gragg; five grandchildren, Jazmine Fields, Hunter Fields, Xavier Fields, Lilyan Baucum...

Martha Angela Ledford

Martha Angela Ledford

Aug 6, 2023

 

Martha Angela “Angie” Ledford, 22, of Clayton, GA passed away on Sunday, August 6, 2023.

She was born on April 11, 2001, in Habersham County to Larry Dwayne Ledford and Jo Gail Webb. She was a member of The Fathers House Church in Franklin, NC. Angie worked as a cashier at Wendy’s. She was a loving mother, daughter, sister, and granddaughter.

In...

Lawton Noel Talley

Lawton Noel Talley

Jul 30, 2023

Lawton Noel Talley, 74, of Franklin, NC., departed this world and was received by his heavenly home Sunday, July 30th, 2023.He was a native of Rabun County, GA. He was a son of the late Leonard and Dorothy Talley of Mountain City, GA. In addition to his parents, he is proceeded in death by his two sisters, Mary "Cookie" Saylor...

Hansel Ray Eller

Hansel Ray Eller

Jul 24, 2023

 

Hansel Ray Eller, age 78, of Seneca, South Carolina formerly of Clayton, Georgia, passed away Monday, July 24, 2023 at his residence.

Hansel was born December 18, 1944, in Clayton, Georgia, the son of Bennie Ray and Rosa Mae Eller. He was married to the love of his life, Gloria Chappell Eller for 51 years.  Hansel was raised in...

Ashley Danielle Fricks Blalock

Ashley Danielle Fricks Blalock

Jul 23, 2023

 

Ashley Danielle Fricks Blalock, born on June 8, 1988, in Franklin, NC, passed away on July 23, 2023. She was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend to many. Ashley's vibrant personality and caring nature touched the lives of everyone who had the pleasure of knowing her.Ashley graduated from Rabun County Highschool in 2006 and was a member...

Frances Hefner Stagner

Frances Hefner Stagner

Jul 19, 2023

Frances Hefner Stagner, of Mt. Airy, passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2023.

Born in Mt. Airy, she was a daughter of the late Edward L. “Dick” Hefner and Emma Lou Harris Hefner. Frances was the co-owner and operator of Big A Monument Company and a member of Joy Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...