Obituaries

Janet Mullinix

Janet Mullinix

Aug 15, 2024

Janet Kelly Mullinix of Epworth, Georgia died Thursday, August 15, 2024. Mrs. Mullinix was predeceased by her husband, John Edwin Mullinix and was the daughter of Kathrine McCrory and James Andrew Kelly. Born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, as a young person, she was a member of the Gordon Street Baptist Church and played in the West End Elementary Band....

Selina Prince

Selina Prince

Aug 11, 2024

Selina was born in Demorest, GA to Jethro Burrell and Grace King Ledford. Selina married Jerry Prince and they shared 3 kids. Selina had retired from Walmart in Toccoa as a customer care representative. She is remembered for her love for all things Thomas Kincade, puzzles, coffee, and her dog Presley. 

Selina was preceded in death by her husband Jerry Prince,...

Junior Thurmond

Junior Thurmond

Aug 8, 2024

Hubert "Junior" Thurmond, age 87, passed away on August 8, 2024 in Statham Ga.

Junior was born in Carnesville, GA on September 5th 1936 to Hubert and Ella Mae Thurmond. Junior was a talented upholstery man and worked for Ginn Casket Company.

He was preceded in death by his parents Hubert & Ella Mae Thurmond, Son Barry Thurmond, Siblings Grady Thurmond, Lucile...

James Payne

James Payne

Jul 30, 2024

Lieutenant James Vick Payne, age 74, passed away on July 30, 2024 at his home in Carnesville, GA.

James was born in Chattanooga, TN on January 12, 1950 to the late William & Arnette Payne. James faithfully served his country from 1969 to 1973 in the United States Navy as a boiler technician during the Vietnam War. After the war James...

Deborah Pittman

Deborah Pittman

Jul 10, 2024

Deborah Lee Pittman, 68, passed away on July 10, 2024, in Cleveland GA.

    Deborah was the daughter of the late Gene and Betty Gazaway Hester of Freehome, GA. She was born on April 17, 1956, in Cumming, GA. She retired from Franklin County School system as a school bus driver for 15 years. She was a member of Compassion...

Grady Jordan

Grady Jordan

Jul 5, 2024

       Rev. Charles Grady Jordan, 86, of Carnesville passed away Friday, July 5th, 2024, at the home of Barry and Dawn Crunkleton, surrounded by his loving family.

      Born January 3rd, 1938, in Maysville, GA he was the son of the late Marvin and Kate Jordan. Grady was proceeded in death by his adoring wife Rachel and...

Hugh Peeples

Hugh Peeples

Jun 2, 2024

Hugh B. Peeples of Canon, passed away June 2, 2024, in Royston, GA.

Born July 12, 1932, he was the son of the late Lewis and Clemma Cheek Peeples. He was the husband of the late Nellie Jo Peeples. Hugh was a school bus driver for Franklin County school system for over 25+ years, served as a city councilman for the...

Sybil Taylor

Sybil Taylor

Jun 1, 2024

Sybil Varner Taylor died June 1, 2024 at the age of 101 at her home in the Bold Spring Community of Franklin County.

Sybil was born April 8, 1923 in Franklin County and was the daughter of the late Frank and Flora Rice Varner. Sybil attended school in Franklin County and continued her education at Rabun Gap College for two years...

Dorothy Layton

Dorothy Layton

May 31, 2024

Dorothy Kennedy Layton of Commerce, passed away May 31, 2024 in Royston GA.

Born April 26, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Doc and Mozzell Kennedy. She was the wife of the late Tommy Layton. She was the sister of the late John Kennedy, Lucy Saylors, Doris Bond, David Kennedy and Lamar Thomas. She retired from Boaz Manufacturing. And...

Nell Akin

Nell Akin

May 20, 2024

Nell Brown Akin, age 97, passed away on Monday May 20th in Red Hill, GA.

Nell was born November 26, 1926, in Carnesville, GA and was the daughter of Lawrence Brown & Willie Mae Dilworth and much beloved stepmother Viola Smith Brown. Nell married Merrell Akin of Carnesville, GA on October 19, 1946. She was a nurse and worked with Dr....

Tim Holloway

Tim Holloway

May 10, 2024

Herbert Timothy "Tim" Holloway of Hartwell GA, 77, passed away on May 10, 2024, in Lavonia, GA.

Tim was born on November 4th, 1946, in Columbus GA, to the late Herbert Holloway & Libby Davis. Tim and Wanda married in 1985. Tim & Wanda moved to the Hartwell area in 2021. Tim was retired and owned his own construction business that...

Mary Ann Taylor

Mary Ann Taylor

Apr 22, 2024

Mary Ann Ginn Taylor, age 96, passed away on April 22, 2024 in Athens, GA. Mary Ann was born in Carnesville, GA to Buford (BD) and Gussie Martin Ginn. Mary Ann married Jack Taylor of Toccoa. She was an educator for 38 years in Cumberland County North Carolina public schools. She was a member of Sunshine Methodist Church.  She was a...

Ruby Fowler Phillips Thain

Ruby Fowler Phillips Thain

Apr 11, 2024

Mrs. Ruby Nell Fowler Phillips Thain, 94, went to be with the Lord on April 11, 2024 at St. Mary's Hospital in Lavonia, Ga, due to heart complications.

 

Born on May 3, 1929, Ruby is the daughter of W. R. and Lena Mae (Nash) Fowler of Sandy Cross.  Ruby and her first husband, Ray Phillips were married 38 years and resided...

Juanita Hill

Juanita Hill

Apr 7, 2024

Mrs. Juanita Hill, age 89, passed away on April 7, 2024 in Lavonia, GA.

Juanita was born in Sparta, GA to William and Audrey Jackson. Juanita married Roy Lee Hill of Carnesville, GA on September 11, 1954 in Calhoun Falls, SC. And lived in Carnesville GA.

She was preceded in death by her husband Roy Lee Hill, parents William & Audrey Jackson,...

Mark Pelton

Mark Pelton

Mar 31, 2024

Mark Pelton, 61, passed away on March 31, 2024, at his home in Carnesville, GA.

Mark Pelton was born on July 14, 1962 in Rome, NY, to Wesley and Gloria Pelton. Mark served as a law enforcement officer in Volusia County Florida for 20 years and retired from Gwinnett County GA after 10 years of faithful service.

Mark is survived by his...

Lucy Phillips

Lucy Phillips

Mar 28, 2024

Lucy Phillips, 90, passed away on March 28, 2024, in Royston Ga.

Lucy is survived by her two sons Michael & Lisa Phillips of Carnesville, Mark Phillips, of Royston. Siblings Willie Paul McGee, James McGee Jr, Freddie McGee and Gail Grogan.

Lucy is preceded in death by her husband Edward Phillips and parents Jim McGee & Mammie McGee. Siblings Bertha Wilkes, Ruby...

Linda Haley

Linda Haley

Mar 10, 2024

Linda Haley, 79, passed away on March 10, 2024, in Athens Ga. Linda is survived by her Husband Charles "Cisco" Haley. Daughter Brenda Floyd and grandson Charles Floyd and cousin Beth Dalton.  Linda is preceded in death by her father Ralph Hill and mother Helen Chatham and sister Brenda Woodall.   The grave side service for Linda Haley will be held on Thursday,...

Edna Mae LeCroy

Edna Mae LeCroy

Mar 1, 2024

 Edna LeCroy, 89, passed away on March 1, 2024, in Toccoa Ga. Edna is survived by her 2 daughters Wanda Loudermilk and Karen & David Phillips, grandchildren Ethan and Kaley Phillips, William Loudermilk, Dillion Evans Tommy Loudermilk, Larry Loudermilk,  and great-grandchildren Hoyt Wiley and Ruby Mae Phillips. Siblings Glenell Smith, Terry Ann Carter and Bobby Blackwell. Edna is preceded in death by her...

Betty Sue Carroll Williams

Betty Sue Carroll Williams

Feb 24, 2024

BETTY SUE CARROLL WILLIAMS, 90, RETURNED HOME FEBRUARY 24, 2024. THE DAUGHTER OF PRESTON AND RUTH CARROLL OF CARNESVILLE, EASTONALLEE, AND LAVONIA GEORGIA. HER DAUGHTERLYNNE, GRANDDAUGHTER BRETAGNE AND HER WIFE KRISTA WERE WITH HER THE LAST FEWHOURS OF HER EARTHLY LIFE. SHE PASSED PEACEFULLY AND COMFORTABLY INGEORGETOWN, TEXAS AS WE SANG HER FAVORITE HYMNS AND READ HER FAVORITESCRIPTURE.SHE IS SURVIVED BY...

David "New Bob" Brooks

David "New Bob" Brooks

Feb 20, 2024

David "New Bob" Brooks, 62, passed away on February 20, 2024, in Royston, GA.

David "New Bob" Brooks was born on December 5, 1961 in Royston, GA, to Junior and Katie Brooks. He had a career as a carpenter and worked for Goss Construction. 

David has 2 children, Tasha McCollum and Roshanna Brooks.

David was best known for his love of fishing and...

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