Category: Obituaries

Mrs. Sara Jean Peeples, age 91 of Athens and formerly of Toccoa passed away Monday, October 4, 2021 at Lanier Gardens, Athens, Georgia. A daughter of the late Doc and Julia Davis Smith, she was born July 8, 1930 in Stephens County, Georgia where she had lived most of her life and the last 21 years in Athens.  She was a long-time member of Sunnyside Baptist Church while living in Toccoa and now a member of New Prospect Church. […]

Mr. Jimmy Merritt London, age 81 of River Point Road, Martin passed away Sunday, October 3, 2021 at his residence. A son of the late Homer and Nell Waters London, he was born December 20, 1939 in Hall County, Georgia having lived most of his life in Stephens County.  He was retired from Piedmont Paints as a Plant Manager after a long number of years service.  He was […]

Mr. Billy Franklin Peeples, Sr., age 70 of Yearwood Street, Toccoa passed away Monday, October 4, 2021 at the Habersham Medical Center. A son of the late Carl F. Peeples and Evelyn Crowe Peeples, he was born February 26, 1951 in Franklin County, Georgia having lived most of his life in Stephens County.  He was retired from the roofing business and was of the Holiness faith. In addition to his parents, […]

Funeral services for Mrs. Julia Taylor, age 77 of Brockton, MA, formerly of Toccoa, GA will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 9, 2021 at the Holly Springs Baptist Church, Pulliam Mill Road, Bowman, GA. Interment to follow in the church cemetery.   The family will receive friends from 5-7:00 p.m. Friday evening, October 9, 2021 at the funeral home. Moss-Stovall-Neal Funeral […]

Deborah Jane “Pookie” Aiken Chatham, age 67, of Martin, GA, passed away Sunday, October 3, 2021 at Stephens County Hospital. Born June 19, 1954 in Chamblee, GA, she was the daughter of the late Norman Russell and Mary Ann Graham Aiken. She was employed with the Dacula School System. Family members include her brother, Russell Aiken of Mart, GA; her […]

Julius Gene “Toby” Umberhant, age 71 of Toccoa, passed away October 1, 2021 at his residence. A memorial service will be held Monday, October 4, 2021, at 2 P.M. with the Reverend Mickey Umberhant officiating. Acree-Davis Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements for Julius Gene “Toby” Umberhant.

Mrs. Norma Elaine Templeton Maxwell, age 66, of Toccoa, passed away Friday, October 1, 2021 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center. Born July 30, 1955 in Las Vegas, Nevada, she was the daughter of the late Bob Lee and Betty Louise Greeman Templeton. She was a homemaker and was of the Baptist Faith.  Many friends enjoyed Norma’s cooking and spending time […]

Mrs. Evelyn Lyon Douglas, age 87, of Toccoa, passed away Friday, October 1, 2021 at her home. Born April 27, 1934 in Laurens, SC, she was the daughter of the late Arvel and Jessie Mae Wardell Lyon. She was a member of Grace Baptist Church and was retired from the Toccoa Clinic with many years of service. Family members include […]

Mr. Joseph Louis Haslup, Sr., age 88 of Toccoa, passed away Friday, October 1, 2021. Born March 16, 1933 in Maryland, he was the son of the late William and Sadie Bailey Haslup. He was a United States Army Veteran having served in Korea and was a retired welder. Family members include his sons and daughters-in-law, Joe Haslup, Jr. and […]

Mrs. Darlene Graham Holbrooks, age 80 of Skyview Lane, Toccoa passed away Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at her residence. A daughter of the late Clifford E. and Nellie McElroy Graham, she was born August 31, 1941 in Madison County, Georgia having lived most of her life in Toccoa.  She was employed with Southern Craftsman for a number of years and was of the Holiness faith.  In addition […]