Obituaries

Ray Outz

Ray Outz

May 15, 2025

Ernest "Ernie" Ray Outz, age 79, passed away on May 15, 2025 at his home in Canon, GA.

Ray was born in Franklin County to Jack and Nellie Baskins Outz. Ray married Mary Brooks Outz of Canon on April 7th 1978. Ray worked in pipeline construction as a pipe fitter for Union 798. He was a avid rabbit hunter and fisherman.

He...

Patricia Ayers Tyner

Patricia Ayers Tyner

May 10, 2025

Patricia Hunt Ayers Tyner, age 89, passed away on May 10, 2025 in Hartwell, Ga.

Patricia was born October 18th 1935, in Pelzer, SC to William and Eunice Hunt. Patricia was a graduate of Piedmont College. She worked at Federal Land Bank as a Loan officer. Patricia was also a member of Allen's United Methodist Church.

Patricia was preceded in death by...

Hugh C. Murphy

Hugh C. Murphy

May 8, 2025

Hugh Carson Murphy, 86, of Carnesville died May 8th, 2025, at his home surrounded by family.

Born August 9th, 1938, in Franklin County, he was the son of the late Charles Finley Murphy, Sr. and Ostine Andrews Murphy. Hugh worked for General Telephone Company for 23 years, U.S. Postal Service for 17 years, and as a farmer. He was a member...

Mary Fountain

Mary Fountain

Apr 13, 2025

Mary Hilda Page Fountain, age 92, passed away on April 13, 2025 at her home in Sandy Cross.

Mary was born in Elbert county to Richard Page and Ella Davis Page. Mary married John Fountain of Royston on May 16th 1957. She was a devoted homemaker who poured her heart into raising her four children, creating a warm and loving home....

Karen Reese

Karen Reese

Apr 8, 2025

Karen Lee Hanley Reese, 69 of Canon Georgia Passed away Tuesday afternoon, April 8th , 2025 at home, surrounded by her loving family.

A daughter of the late CL and Nettie Hanley, she was born June 28th , 1955 in Maysville, Georgia.

Karen lived most of her life in Canon , Georgia and was the widow of the late Tony D. Reese....

Tyrus Deal

Tyrus Deal

Mar 30, 2025

Tyrus Deal of McDonough, Ga passed away on Sunday March 30th 2025.

Tyrus is the son of Faye Higgins Cheek of Royston Ga formerly of the New Bethel Community and the late D' Orin Deal of Toccoa.

A Celebration of Life service will be held from 5:00-7:00pm at the New Bethel Baptist Church Fellowship building on Thursday April 3rd.

Courtesy obituary for Sylvain...

Jennifer Deshon

Jennifer Deshon

Mar 17, 2025

Jennifer LesCallette Deshon, age 59, passed away on March 17, 2025 in Lavonia Ga.

Jennifer was born in Salisbury, MD on January 22nd 1966 to Millard and Corinne Schofield LesCallette. Jennifer grew up with her husband Brian in Salisbury and married on June 4th 1988, together they reside in the Sandy Cross community and have lived there for two years and...

Joe McClain

Joe McClain

Feb 27, 2025

Joe Calvin McClain, 90, of the Red Hill Community, peacefully passed away at Northeast Georgia Medical Center on Thursday, February 27, 2025.

Mr. McClain was born November 18, 1934 in rural Franklin County, Georgia. Mr. McClain was the son of the late Hoyt and Lillie Mullinax McClain. For many years, Mr. McClain owned his own roofing business and farmed. He was...

Shirley Woods

Shirley Woods

Feb 21, 2025

Shirley Renea Woods, age 41, went to be with the Lord on February 21, 2025 in Athens, GA.

Shirley was born September 26th 1983, in New Port Richey, Fl to Roy and Debra Lynn Hurley Gibson.

She was preceded in death by her late husband Allen Woods Jr. and Daughter Katlyn Woods.

Shirley is survived by her father and mother Roy & Debra...

Gloria Starrett

Gloria Starrett

Feb 21, 2025

   With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Gloria Diane Starrett or better

known by loved ones as Nene, who left us this world on February 21 st at the age of 79, surrounded by

her family. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, a cherished friend, and

the heart of our family.



   Gloria was born on December...

Mary Andrews

Mary Andrews

Feb 20, 2025

MARY FRANCES CASH ANDREWS age 94 of Stone Mountain, GA passed away February 20, 2025.

A daughter of the late Howard and Vera Rose Martin Cash, she was born March 27, 1930 in Carnesville, GA. 

Mary lived most of her life in Stone Mountain, GA and was the widow of the late Jack Edward Andrews. They were married 71 and 1/2 years....

Charles Murphy

Charles Murphy

Feb 9, 2025

Charles Eddy Murphy, age 84, passed away on February 9, 2025 in Athens, GA.

Charles was born on May 1st 1940 in Carnesville, GA to J.C. and Lucile Whitfield Murphy. Charles married Marianne Carnes Murphy of Carnesville. Charles worked at Duke Energy as pipe welder on nuclear power plants. He was also a poultry and cattle farmer. Charles was a member...

Estelle Knight

Estelle Knight

Feb 9, 2025

Estelle Risner Harber Knight, 99, passed away on February 9th, 2025, in Austell, Georgia.

Born Jan. 17, 1926, to John William and Molly Eunice Robertson Risner in the Reed Creek community of Hart County, Georgia. Estelle was one of 10 children and the first to attend high school or college. She began studying to be a teacher while at Piedmont College...

David Randall

David Randall

Jan 28, 2025

David Lee Randall, age 55, passed away on January 28, 2025 in Jefferson, Ga.

David was born in Decatur, GA to Gene and Frances Randall. David worked for Huber Engineered Woods in Commerce, GA as a electrical and mechanical technician for 27 years. David served in the United States Marine Corp and loved being outdoors.

David is survived by his children Madison...

Slade Chastain

Slade Chastain

Jan 28, 2025

Infant Slade Wayne Chastain, passed away on January 28, 2025.

Slade was born January 28, 2025 in Athens, GA to Drake and Madison Chastain of Carnesville.

Slade will be forever loved by his parents Drake & Madison Chastain of Carnesville, His sister Lakelynn Chastain. Grandparents Wayne & Kellie Chastain, Becky & Alan Peeples. Aunts and uncles Tyler Chastain , Kayla & Tucker...

Carolyn Crunkleton

Carolyn Crunkleton

Jan 22, 2025

Carolyn Fulbright Crunkleton, age 80, passed away on January 22, 2025 at her home in the Hunters Creek Community.

Carolyn was born in Carnesville, GA to Mack Fulbright and Cortez Keller Fulbright. Carolyn married Dan Crunkleton of Carnesville, GA. She retired from Coats & Clark and Dollar General in Carnesville. She was a member of Tates Creek Baptist Church.

She was preceded...

Milton Sewell

Milton Sewell

Jan 15, 2025

Milton Edward Sewell, age 92, passed away on January 15, 2025 in Blairsville, Ga. Milton was born in Carnesville, Ga. to Guy Washington Sewell and Bertie Edna Higgingbotham Sewell. Milton married Sylvia Sparks Sewell of Carnesville, Ga. Milton served in the United States Air Force for 4 years and had retired from Delta Air Lines after 30 years of faithful...

Patsy Meadors

Patsy Meadors

Jan 12, 2025

Patsy Meadors, age 75, passed away on January 12, 2025 in Hartwell, GA.

Patsy was born June 6th 1949 in Clarkesville, GA to Fred and Ida Scroggs. Patsy married Jack Meadors of Carnesville, GA on June 19th 1971. She retired from Stephens county Hospital where she worked as a Information Technology specialist for 27 years.

She was preceded in death by her...

Evelyn Banks

Evelyn Banks

Jan 10, 2025

Evelyn Royston Banks, age 100, passed away peacefully at The Veranda Assisted Living center in Carnesville, January 10th 2025.

Evelyn was born in Royston, GA on November 7th 1924 to Judge and Lona Royston. She married the love of her life, Verner Banks on August 14th 1946. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.

Evelyn is survived by her...

Christopher Pope

Christopher Pope

Jan 9, 2025

Christopher Scott Pope II, age 36, passed away on January 9, 2025 in Champain, IL.

Christopher was born in Lithia Springs, GA to Christopher Scott Pope and Sonya Cole Pope Strickland. Christopher was a graduate of North Cobb High School and Kennesaw State University. He was a avid player of both pickle ball, football and basket ball and enjoyed collecting special...

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