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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Jamie Reno
Feb 16, 2024
Johnny James “Jamie” Reno Jr., 50, passed away Friday evening, February 16, 2024, at Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center, in Athens, GA.
Born August 27, 1973, in Athens, Georgia, he was the son of the Johnny J. and Angie McClung Reno, Sr. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Thomas Arthur and Marvine McClung, and Guy and Mary Lou Reno....
Vernon Lingerfelt
Feb 1, 2024
Vernon Lingerfelt, 67, passed away on February 1, 2024, in Oglethorpe County GA.
Vernon Lingerfelt was born on April 7, 1956 in Cumming, GA, to Henry & Mamie Inez Twiggs Lingerfelt. He was a career truck driver. Vernon married Faye Lingerfelt on September 8, 1973 in Walhalla SC. The couple had 2 children, Shane Lingerfelt & Jessica Lewis. Vernon was best...
Doris McClain
Jan 25, 2024
Doris Virginia McClain, 92, of the Red Hill Community, passed away Thursday night, January 25, 2024, at her home.
Born June 19, 1931, in the Bold Spring Community, she was the daughter of the late Dallas and Addie Presley Morgan. She was the widow of the late Alton Pruitt McClain. She was the sister of the late Hutcherson Morgan, Thomas Morgan,...
Mike Prince
Dec 30, 2023
Mike Prince, 69, of Royston, GA, passed away Saturday afternoon at St. Mary’s Sacred Heart Hospital in Lavonia.
Born November 7th, 1954, in Royston, GA, he was the son of the late Ernest Prince and brother of the late Jerry Prince.
Survivors include his mother Leila Prince of Franklin County, wife Cindy Prince of Royston, son Jason Prince of Franklin...
Tina Malloy
Dec 29, 2023
Tina Malloy, 63 of Carnesville, Passed away Friday afternoon at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville.
Born April 20th, 1960, in Atlanta GA, she is the daughter of the late David & Janet Carter of Atlanta and the wife of the late Larry Malloy of Carnesville, mother of the late Crystal Matthews Anderson S.C. She is also the sister of...