Category: Obituaries

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 […]

John Michael Mooney, age 33, went to join the heavenly choir on Tuesday, September 28, 2021. John was born on August 3, 1988 to Michael and Yvonne Fricks Mooney at only 24 weeks gestation.  His life from conception was a testament to God’s Grace.  Given a 0 % chance of survival, John fought and beat the odds placed against him […]

Mr. Stuart Pearce Mellichamp, 77, a resident of the Wilkinson Center in Toccoa, Georgia, died Saturday, September 18, 2021, after an extended period of declining health. Born on November 4, 1943 in Greenwich, Connecticut, he was the son of the late Duncan Adair Mellichamp, Sr., and Elizabeth McRae Mellichamp.  He was a graduate of Toccoa High School, Class of 1961, and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology from […]

Mr. James William “Bill” Spencer, age 87, of Toccoa, passed away Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at his home. Born March 1, 1934 in South Carolina, he was the son of the late Trimum “W. T.” Spencer and Bulah Meeks Spencer. He was a member of Old Liberty Baptist Church and was retired from Coats and Clark.  Bill was a United […]

Mr. Phillip Lamar Fleming, age 61 of Audobon Place, Toccoa, Ga passed away Friday, September 24, 2021 at Northeast Ga Medical Center in Gainesville, Ga. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, Ocober 2, 2021 at the Hurricane Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Martin, Ga with Pastor William TRimiar, officiating.  Public viewing of Mr. Fleming will be Friday, October 1, […]

Mrs. Martha Ray Gray Elrod, age 80 of Lakeland Drive, Toccoa, GA, passed away Saturday, September 25, 2021 at her residence. A daughter of the late Clyde Garvin and Mattie Lee Morgan Gray, she was born December 14, 1940 in Franklin County but lived most of her life in Stephens County. Martha worked for Gen Southeast for 31 years and attended Christ Fellowship.  She was preceded in death by […]

Mr. James Hoke “Sonny” Miller, age 78, of Toccoa, passed into the arms of Jesus at his home surrounded by his family on Saturday, September 25, 2021. Born May 18, 1943 in Stephens County, GA, he was the son of the late Robert Miller and Roscoe and Marie Collins Cobb. He was a member of Grace Baptist Church where he […]

Mr. Paul Edward Oglesby, age 79 of Avon Street, Toccoa, GA passed away Saturday, September 25, 2021 at the Northeast GA Medical Center in Braselton, GA. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 2, 2021 at the Trinity CME Church with Pastor Montavious Brinson, officiating.  Interment will follow in the Toccoa City Cemetery.  Public viewing for Mr. Oglesby […]

Mr. Claude Stephen Smith, age 73 of Rumsey Avenue, Toccoa passed away Saturday, September 25, 2021 at the Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville. A son of the late Gaston and Celia Williams Smith, he was born February 26, 1948 in Canon, Georgia having lived most of his life in Toccoa.  He was employed with Robertson Furniture Company and was a member of Northside Baptist Church.  He loved his family.  In […]