Joe Walter Whitlock
Sep 11, 2026
Mr. Joseph “Joe” Walter Whitlock, age 80 of Carnesville, Georgia passed away Friday, September 11, 2026, at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital.
A son of the late Jeff Virgil Whitlock, Sr. and Mary Lou Wehunt Whitlock, he was born November 7, 1945, in Stephens County, Georgia having lived most of his life in the Red Hill Community. He was a Veteran of...
Mary Elizabeth McCollum
Sep 2, 2026
Mary McCollum, age 56, of Royston, Georgia, passed away on September 2, 2026, at Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on June 16, 1970, in Royston, Georgia, Mary was the daughter of the late James and Lillie Jordan McCollum. She was retired from Lake Foods of Hartwell and was of the Baptist faith.
Mary was an amazing...
Dorothy Joan Moore
Aug 28, 2026
Dorothy "Dot" Moore, age 80, of Carnesville, Georgia, passed away on August 28, 2026, in Dawsonville, Georgia, surrounded by her family.
Dot was born on November 27, 1945, in Orlando, Florida, to the late Elton Bruce and Emily "Eugenia" Cape Bruce. She was the wife of the late Terry Moore of Carnesville. Dot was a member of Middle River Baptist Church. She...
Timothy Bryon Standish jr
Aug 14, 2026
Timothy "Bryon" Standish Jr., age 40, of Minneapolis, Minnesota, passed away on August 14, 2026.
Bryon was born on October 28, 1985, in Gastonia, North Carolina, to the late Timothy Bryon Standish Sr. and Suzanne Quickel Standish of Lavonia, Georgia. Bryon proudly served his country in the United States Navy. Following his tour of duty, he continued his commitment to serving...
Carl Jackson Goolsby
Aug 14, 2026
Carl Jackson "Jack" Goolsby, 93, of Carnesville, Georgia, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, August 14, 2026, surrounded by his loving wife and family, just one day shy of his 73rd wedding anniversary.
Born December 15, 1932, in Carnesville, Georgia, Jack was the son of the late Brebson Goolsby and Minnie Duvall Goolsby.
Jack proudly served his country for 20...
Tim Banks
Aug 13, 2026
Timothy "Tim" Glen Banks, age 67, of Carnesville, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on July 2, 1959, in Commerce, Georgia, Tim was the son of Bobbie Banks of Carnesville and the late Glenn Douglas Banks. He was a member of Clarks Creek Church.
Tim was the owner of B&B...
Hoyt Young Jameson
Aug 7, 2026
Mr. Hoyt Young Jameson, age 97 of Defoor Road, Toccoa passed away peacefully on Friday, August 7, 2026, surrounded by family at Northeast Georgia Medical Center.
A son of the late Samuel Young Jameson and Dessie Frady Jameson, he was born June 28, 1929, in Habersham County, Georgia having lived in Franklin County (proud member of the Red Hill Community) before...
Betty Jean Wood
Jul 30, 2026
Betty Jean Wilkerson Wood, of Lilburn, Georgia, passed away peacefully at the home of her daughter in Martin, Georgia, on July 30, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on December 23, 1932, in Snellville, Georgia, Betty was the daughter of the late Carl Wilkerson and Lessa Ewing Wilkerson. She retired from Scientific Atlanta, where she served as a Sales Manager...
Roy Neal
Jul 20, 2026
Albert “Roy” Neal, age 93, of Carnesville, Georgia, passed away on Monday, July 20, 2026, in Toccoa, Georgia.
Born on February 5, 1933, in Alpine, Tennessee, Roy was the son of the late Albert Sylvester Neal and Bertha Smith Neal.
Roy was a chemical engineer and a successful businessman who owned and operated his own business selling industrial coatings. He was a...
Baby Little
Jul 19, 2026
Baby Little, infant child of Malachi Little and Savanah Nicole Ethridge of Carnesville, passed away before entering this world, leaving a lasting place in the hearts of a loving family.
In addition to the parents, Baby Little is survived by a sister, Ellie Little; grandparents, Shannon (Michelle) Ethridge of Carnesville, Mike (Lisa) Little of Ila, Georgia, and April Woznick of...
Elton William Bruce Jr
Jul 16, 2026
Elton “William” Bruce Jr., age 72, of Martin, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his family.
Born on August 6, 1953, in Jackson County, Georgia, William was the son of the late Elton William Bruce Sr. and Emily Cape Bruce. William worked for the Georgia Department of Transportation and was a member of Riverside...
Linda Gail Carter
Jun 27, 2026
Linda Gail Carter, age 63, of Commerce, Georgia, passed away on June 27, 2026, at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital.
Born on October 17, 1962, in Toccoa, Georgia, Linda was the daughter of the late Darwin Carter and Ondeen Halford Carter of Toccoa.
Linda was a woman of remarkable intelligence, creativity, and determination. She was an accomplished business professional, serving as a Certified...
Joyce Marie Epps
Jun 17, 2026
Mrs. Joyce Marie Epps, age 72, passed away on June 17, 2026, at Emory St. Joseph's Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. Born on September 26, 1953 in Atlanta, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Charles Johnson and Syble Reed Johnson of Atlanta, Georgia.
Joyce was a homemaker who enjoyed a life centered around her family and home.
In addition to her...
Tootsie Andrews
Jun 17, 2026
Marilyn "Tootsie" Andrews, age 96, of Carnesville, Georgia, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2026, at Veranda Assisted Living Home. Born on March 23, 1930, in Carnesville, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late William Wesley Williams and Ella Dickson Williams.
Mrs. Andrews was a lifelong member of Allens Church, where she faithfully served her Lord and church family for...
Barbara H. McFarlin
Jun 16, 2026
Barbara Hallford McFarlin, 87, of Pelzer, SC, passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. Born in Franklin, GA, she was a daughter of the late Howard A. and Estelle Ivester Hallford.
Barbara is survived by her son, Jody E. McFarlin and his wife, Tracy; three grandchildren, Robert McFarlin, Rhyne McFarlin, and Jake McFarlin; three great grandchildren; and two brothers, Donald A....
Faye Cheek
Jun 12, 2026
Mrs. Dorothy Faye Higgins Cheek, age 87, of Royston, Georgia, passed away on June 12, 2026. Born on June 13, 1938, in Carnesville, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Willis Higgins and Oggie Mae Ayers Higgins.
Mrs. Cheek was a faithful member of New Bethel Baptist Church and retired from Coats & Clark after many years of dedicated service....
Johnnie Jurrell Bell Powers
Jun 11, 2026
Mrs. Johnnie Jurrell Bell Powers, age 84, of the Hunters Creek Road Community, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loved ones after a short but powerful strong health fight.
Born on September 17th, 1941, in Toccoa Georgia, to the late Nannie Mae Bell and Randolf Canady, Johnnie spent her...
Raymond Neal Little
Jun 11, 2026
Mr. Raymond "Neal" Little, age 37, of Carnesville, Georgia, passed away on June 11, 2026, at his home. Born on July 11, 1988, in Toccoa, Georgia, he was the son of Dettrick Little of Atlanta, Georgia, and Renee Whiting Little of Summerville, South Carolina.
Neal formerly worked as a Warehouse Manager for American Tactical, where he was known for his strong...
Annie Jean Randall
Jun 8, 2026
Annie Jean Gibby Randall, age 82, passed away on June 8, 2026, in Gainesville, Georgia. She was born on January 2, 1944, in Andrews, North Carolina, to the late Wayne Gibby and Marvie Hicks Gibby.
A woman of strong Christian faith, Ann was devoted to her family and found her greatest joy in her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She was a...
Charles Frank Rutherford
Jun 8, 2026
Charles Rutherford, age 89, of Lavonia, Georgia, passed away at his home on June 8, 2026.
Born on September 7, 1936, in McCaysville, Ga, he was the son of the late Raymond Rutherford and Pauline Rutherford. Mr. Rutherford proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam era for four years. He later worked for General Motors, where...