Obituaries

Marshall D Bradley

Marshall D Bradley

Jul 10, 2023

Marshal Bradley, 55, of the New Franklin Community, passed away Monday afternoon at Sacred Heart Hospital in Lavonia.

Born February 27, 1968, in Royston, GA, he was the son of the late Millard Dewey and Barbara Jeanette Bradley. He was n mechanic, and body and paint specialist. He had great joy in restoring automobiles of all kind. He was a...

Pamela Jean Clay

Pamela Jean Clay

Jul 6, 2023

Pamela Jean Clay, 55, of Bold Spring Community, passed away Thursday evening, July 6, 2023, at the Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center.

Born April 23, 1968, in Toccoa, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Freddie Roy and Peggy Jean Ivester Wilson. She was the sister of the late Cory Wilson.  She had been employed by Franks Furniture Company.

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Betty Payne LeCroy

Betty Payne LeCroy

Jun 25, 2023

 

Betty Payne LeCroy, 93, of Carnesville, passed away Sunday June25, 2023, at the Alexian Village, in Signal Mountain, Tennessee.

Born November 17, 1929, in Carnesville, she was the daughter of the late Julius William Payne and Mary Floy Parham Payne. She was the widow of the late Bill H. LeCroy, and mother of the late Michael Alan “Mike” LeCroy....

Mitchell Porterfield

Mitchell Porterfield

Jun 20, 2023

Mitchell Ray Porterfield, 65, of Lavonia, passed away June 20, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Born December 6, 1957, in Royston, he was the son of the late Hollis Dewitt "Pap" and Ann Hendrix Porterfield. He was the brother of the late Lunon Dewitt "Bo" Porterfield, and the uncle of the late Michael Porterfield. He was...

Andy McKie

Andy McKie

Jun 8, 2023

 

Robert Andrew “Andy” McKie, 62, of the Ashland Community, passed June 8, 2023, peacefully at  his home with his loving wife and family.

 

Born November 10, 1959, in Commerce, he was the son of Howard and Sara Jordan McKie Sr.  He was a retired technician with Mount Vernon Mills.  He was of the Baptist faith.

 

Survivors include...

Wayne Martin

Wayne Martin

Jun 3, 2023

 

 

Mr. Charles Wayne Martin, age 74 of Carnesville went to his heavenly home on June 3, 2023.

Born December 29, 1948, he was the eldest son of the late Robert and Mary Neal Martin.  After graduation from Franklin County High School, he enrolled and graduated from Greenleaf Business College and Southeastern School of Broadcasting in Atlanta.  He was an Army Veteran and served in the National Guard for...

Whitney Sanders Carey

Whitney Sanders Carey

Jun 2, 2023



Whitney Deanna Carey, born on November 29, 1988, left us on June 2, 2023,  in Royston. Whitney was survived by her loving spouse Keeley Carey, daughter Rylie Sanders and a host of family and friends to cherish her memory.

She was the daughter of the late Harold Roach Jr, the granddaughter of the late Wendall Harold and Willie Ruth...

Julia McFarlin Carter

Julia McFarlin Carter

Jun 1, 2023

 

Julia Ann Carter, 74, of Dallas, Georgia, passed away June 1, 2023, at her home.

 

Born October 12, 1948, in Royston, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Geraldine Ward McFarlin. She was the sister of the late Jean Moon.   She had retired as the executive secretary for Coca-Cola in Atlanta. Julia was a member of...

Clyne Carson

Clyne Carson

May 17, 2023

 

William Clyne Carson, 83, of the Bold Spring Community, passed away Wednesday morning, May 17, 2023, at his home.

Born April 14, 1940 in Bold Spring, he was the son of the late Ralph B. and Vivian Parks Carson.  He was a graduate of Franklin County High School, Emmanuel College, and the University of Georgia. As a member of...

Lynda L Greenway

Lynda L Greenway

Apr 22, 2023

Lynda L. Greenway, 79, of Carnesville, passed away Saturday morning, April 22, 2023 at the Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Braselton, GA.

Born April 18, 1944, in Chamblee, GA, she was the daughter of the late Howard C. and Atha John Smith Greenway. She was the sister of the late Patricia Higgins, Billy Ray Greenway, and Nancy Sue Greenway....

Calvin Barnett

Calvin Barnett

Apr 7, 2023

 

Calvin Rogers Barnett, 95, of Carnesville, passed away April 7, 2023 in Ashburn, GA.

Born June 22, 1927, in Commerce,  GA, he was the son of the late Frank L. and Agnes Brown Barnett.  He was the husband of Nell Miller Barnett, and brother of the late Thomas Wilburn Barnett.  He was a veteran of the U S Army,...

Doug Perry (Courtesy Announcement)

Doug Perry (Courtesy Announcement)

Apr 7, 2023

 

Prominent Georgia Attorney James Douglas Perry, age 64, of Duluth, Georgia, peacefully entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior on Monday, April 3, 2023 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

 

Funeral services for James will be held on Friday, April 7, 2023 at Level Creek United Methodist Church at 11:00 AM with Rev. Elaine...

Jimmy Milford

Jimmy Milford

Mar 28, 2023

 

James Marion “Jimmy” Milford Jr., 64, of the Red Hill Community, passed away Tuesday evening, March 28, 2023, at his home.

 

Born November 12, 1958, he was the son of the late James Marion and Edna Louise Brady Milford Sr. He was the owner operator of Milford Tire Store since 1997. He had been a welder at Plant...

Viola Gray

Viola Gray

Mar 24, 2023

 

Dora Viola McGill Gray, 82, of Carnesville, passed away Friday morning, March 24, 2023 at Spring Valley Nursing Home, Elberton, GA.

 

Born May 22, 1940, in Franklin County she was the daughter of the late John Thomas and Icie Bell Williams McGill. She was the great-grandmother of the late, Ella Ruth Todd, mother-in-law of the late Becky Standridge,...

Felton Gray

Felton Gray

Mar 24, 2023

 

 James Felton Gray, 84, of Carnesville, passed away Friday morning, March 24, at Brown Health and Rehab in Royston GA. Born August 27, 1938, in Carnesville, he was the son of the late Frank and Irene Ginn Gray.  He was the father of the late David Gray and George Allen Gray; and the brother of the late Agnes Gray,...

Jerry "Half" Childs

Jerry "Half" Childs

Mar 21, 2023

Jerry Thomas “Half” Childs, 73, of Toccoa, passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2023 in Jackson County.

Born March 18, 1950, in Warner Robbins, Georgia, he was the son of the late John Northrop Sr, and Allie Lee Wooten Childs. He was one of ten brother and sisters. He worked for Peach State Auto as a delivery driver. And was a...

Charles Burton Rogers

Charles Burton Rogers

Mar 18, 2023

 

Charles Burton, Rogers, 86, of Eastanollee, passed away Saturday evening, March 18, 2023, at the Stephens County Hospital, Toccoa.

Born March 12, 1937, in Elijay, Georgia, he was the son of the late John Williard and Frances Garner Rogers.  He was a member of twelve brothers and sisters. He owned and operated Charles Exon and Wrecker Service, in Toccoa,...

Marie "Kitty" Coyle

Marie "Kitty" Coyle

Mar 15, 2023

 

Marie Kathleen “Kitty” Coyle, 65, of Carnesville, passed away Wednesday morning, March 15, 2023, at Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center in Athens, GA.

Born November 18, 1957...Kitty is survived by her husband Mason ,her son Brian, and her sisters and brothers, DeDe,LuLu Steve and Mike. She was born in California . She owned and operated a very successful nursery...

Ralph J Ballenger

Ralph J Ballenger

Mar 8, 2023

 

 

Ralph James Ballenger, 90, of Homer, Georgia passed away Wednesday afternoon, March 8, 2023, at his home.

 

Born October 10, 1932, in Banks county, he was the sone of Clinton and Clifford Mae Jackson Ballenger. He was the husband of the late Janie Lee Wilson Ballenger, father of James “Red” Ballenger and brother of the late Paul...

Jan Canady Nethery

Jan Canady Nethery

Mar 8, 2023

 

Jan Canady Nethery, 70, of the New Bethel Community, passed away Wednesday morning March 8, 2023, at the Scenic View Health and Rehab in Baldwin Georgia.

 

Born January 30, 1953, she is the daughter of the late David and Zelpha Grace McFarlin Canady. She was preceded in death by her daughter Capri Patterson; her husband Robert L. Nethery...

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