Recent Rabun County, GA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Clayton, Rabun County, GA & Surrounding Areas
Doris Holbrooks Welch
Jul 17, 2023
Doris Holbrooks Welch, age 78, passed away on July 17, 2023, in Lakemont, GA, after a courageous two-year battle with cancer. She was born on January 31, 1945, in Rabun County to Frank Holbrooks and Alice Love Holbrooks.Doris was a dedicated member of the Rabun County School system for many years, where she touched the lives of countless students. Her...
James Crawford Neely
Jul 14, 2023
James Crawford Neely, of the Satolah Community, went to be with the Lord on July 14, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Philo and Maybelle Chastain Neely, son James Leslie Neely and two brothers Carl Edward and William Philo Neely.
He is survived by his daughters, Sonya Neely and Sheila Woodall; grandson, Matthew Neely (Marella);...
Bobbie James Loudermilk
Jul 3, 2023
Bobbie James Loudermilk, 81, of Lakemont, GA left his earthly home on July 3, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cecil and Lillie Shirley Loudermilk. He was also preceded by two brothers, Leon Loudermilk, Jimmy Loudermilk, and one sister, Martha Loudermilk.
He is survived by his two children Michael Loudermilk of Cleveland, GA, Anna Garrett of Dahlonega,...
Jane Addis Mccravy
Jun 28, 2023
Jane Addis McCravy, age 76, of Douglasville, passed away on Wednesday, June 28, 2023.
Born on February 7, 1947, in Clayton, she was a daughter of the late Claude Addis and Hazel Shook Addis. Mrs. McCravy retired from AT&T and was a Jehovah’s Witness.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Larry Addis and Carlton Addis.
Survivors...
Charles Edward "Ed" Shedd
Jun 28, 2023
Charles Edward "Ed" Shedd, aged 68, of Demorest, GA, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. He was born on November 28, 1954, to his late parents Harold and Evelyn Shedd. His presence will be greatly missed by his loved ones and the community he was a part of.
Ed was a remarkable individual who dedicated himself to making...
Vivian "Josette" Varnes
Jun 27, 2023
Vivian Josette Varnes, 84, passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2023.
Josette worked as a bookkeeper for Rogers Farm and for Varnes Logging and Trucking. She retired as a Postmaster from the Grandin Florida Post Office. She was a member of Palatka Church of God and most recently she attended Church of the Mountains. When she was at Palatka...
Brenda Faye Carpenter
Jun 20, 2023
Brenda Faye Carpenter age, 65, of Mountain City, GA passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2023. Brenda was born on February 4, 1958, daughter of the late James Fred Carpenter and Dorothy Pearl Talley Carpenter.
Brenda was born and raised in Rabun County, and she was an active member of Blue Heights Baptist Church. She was very family oriented and loved...
James Samuel Rogers
Jun 13, 2023
James Samuel "Sam" Rogers age 73, of the Mountain City community, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 13, 2023. Sam was born in Mountain City on April 19, 1950, son of the late James Rogers and the late Senia Southards and her husband Bobby.
Sam was raised in Rabun County and loved living on Black Creek, which he very seldom ever...
Brenda Kay Griffitts
Jun 12, 2023
Brenda Kay Griffitts, age 80, of Clayton, Georgia, passed away Monday, June 12, 2023 at her home in Clayton, Georgia.Brenda was born July 06, 1942 in Pickens, Georgia, a daughter Gordan and Bertha Davidson. She was married to the late, Coy Delano Griffitts who passed away in 2005 . Brenda loved Elvis, and throughout the years, she built a collection...
Richard Allen Shirley
Jun 2, 2023
Richard Allen "Ricky" Shirley, 63, of Tiger, GA passed away on June 2, 2023.Richard was born on May 1, 1960, to the late Jesse and Jean (Hipps) Shirley. He was married to Michelle Shirley. He served in the United States Marine Corps. He worked for Fruit of the Loom and for Mountain Glass. Riding a Harley Davidson motorcycle was his...
Susie Phillips
May 17, 2023
Susie Jones Phillips, age 88, of Lakemont, Georgia, passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at her residence.Susie was born August 31, 1934, in Clayton, Georgia, the daughter of Ed and Mary (Brock) Jones. She married the love of her life, James Phillips who passed away in 2009. Susie was raised Rabun County and had worked as a nurse's aide at...
Alexandre "Alex" Beth Giovino
May 15, 2023
Alexandre (Alex) Beth Giovino, age 79, of Lakemont, Georgia passed away at her home, surrounded by her family on Monday May 15, 2023.
Alex was born on October 5, 1943, in Bronx, NY to the late Robert and Rose (Constantine) Wallace. At a young age, Alix and her family moved to Amityville, NY where she met her husband of 60yrs Albert...
Vivian H. Davis
May 14, 2023
Vivian H. Davis, age 82, of Dillard, Georgia, entered her heavenly home on Sunday, May 14th, 2023.Vivian was born December 29th, 1940. She was the daughter of the late Rev. Carl S. Henry and Burel Moore Henry. She was married to Jack Davis for over 60 years. Vivian served as postmaster for Dillard, Georgia for over 25 years. She was...
Betty Simmons
May 11, 2023
Betty Ann Emory Simmons, age 73, passes away on May 11, 2023. Betty was born on December 7, 1949, in Rabun County to the late Jess Emory and Mary Frances Ledbetter Emory. She is survived by her loving fiancé Davis Green whom she spent the last 23 years with. Betty and Davis loved each other dearly and they treasured every...
Wanda Blalock
May 1, 2023
Wanda Taylor Blalock, age 70, of Toccoa, Georgia formerly of Clayton, passed away Monday, May 1, 2023 surrounded by her family after an extended illness.Wanda was born June 13, 1952 in Habersham County and was raised in Rabun County. She was the daughter of John B. Taylor and Odessa Breedlove Taylor. She was married to her soul mate, Ernest Jackson...
Kenneth George Hillman
Apr 27, 2023
Kenneth George Hillman, age 89, of Clayton, Georgia, passed away Thursday, April 27, 2023 at his home.Kenneth was born June 25, 1933 in Milford, Illinois, he was the son of George and Edith Hillman. Kenneth had a passion for music which he learned from his uncle Ray. He was a cornet player by trade, he composed and arranged shows, acted...
Margaret Merle Kilby
Apr 15, 2023
Merle Brown Kilby, age 78, of Rabun Gap, Georgia, passed away Saturday, April 15, 2023 at her home in Rabun Gap, Georgia.Merle was born March 03, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Ransom and Pearle Brown. She was married to her husband for over 60 years, Jerry Kilby who passed away on January 6, 2019. She was a...
Geneva Ruth Kelly
Apr 5, 2023
Geneva "Ruth" Kelly, age 91, of Rabun Gap, Georgia, passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2023Ruth was born November 4, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Edward Whitaker Sr. and Myrtle Thomason Whitaker. She was married to Howard Kelly who passed away in 1976. Ruth spent her entire life playing music. She adored music, and she especially enjoyed playing...
Dale Eugene Betts
Apr 4, 2023
Dale Eugene Betts, 70, of Mountain City, GA passed away on April 04, 2023 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, Georgia.Dale was born on October 25, 1952 to Daniel and Geraldine Betts in Poniac, Michigan. He is survived by his loving wife Barbara Mallory Betts.Dale was a generous and loving person who would go above and beyond to help...
Janie Parker
Apr 3, 2023
Janie Parker, age 93, of Clayton, GA, passed away Monday, April 3, 2023, at Mountain View Health and Rehab in Clayton, GA.
Janie was born August 14, 1929, in Habersham County, GA, she was the daughter of Clarence and Lavonia Phillips. She was married to the love of her life, Homer Parker. Janie was a member of Timpson Presbyterian Church. Janie...
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