Category: Obituaries

Martha Virginia Murray (Jennie) Dodd, 66, of Forsyth, went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 7, 2021. She lived a life dedicated to her marriage, family, and helping others. Jennie was born on May 2, 1955 in Forsyth to the late Mr. and Mrs. Jack Bittick Murray, Sr.  She was a graduate of Mary Persons High School Class […]

Clarence Douglas Eller, age 61 of Toccoa, Georgia went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 07, 2021. Born in Habersham County, Georgia on December 19, 1959, he was a son of the late William Eller & the late Bertha Mae Garner Cheek. Clarence proudly served his country in the United States Army & was an equipment operator with Turner Grading for many years. In his spare […]

Joel William “Joey” Ayers, age 42 of Cleveland, Georgia formerly of Mount Airy, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 6, 2021. Born in Stephens County on November 19, 1978, Joey was the son of David L and Trudy Garrett Ayers.  He was a 1997 graduate of Stephens County High School where he lettered in wrestling, cross […]

Mrs. Bonnie Ruth Weinshenker Eckard, age 60, of Martin, GA, passed away Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at her home. Born July 21, 1961 in Kendall, FL, she was the daughter of Dorothy Irene Stewart and the late Stephen Bernard Weinshenker. She was formerly  employed with Lowes. Family members include her husband, Lynn Eugene “Gene” Eckard of the home; her mother, […]

Mr. William Colen Maxwell, III, age 83, of Toccoa, passed away Saturday, September 4, 2021. Born May 12, 1938 in Stephens County, he was the son of William Colen Maxwell, II and late Pearl Lily Stockton Maxwell Smith. Mr. Maxwell was of the Baptist Faith and was a retired Lieutenant with Clark County Law Enforcement. He graduated from Brenau College […]

Patti Lynn Hulsey Haley, 50, of Martin, passed away Saturday evening, September 4, 2021 at the Sacred Heart Hospital in Lavonia, GA. Born January 4, 1971, in Royston, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Bill and Clara Andrews Hulsey. She was the sister of the late Billy Hulsey. She was Health Works Manager of Sacred Heart Hospital, and […]

Mr. Bradley Allen Smith age 56 of Carnesville passed away August 31, 2021. A son of the late William Terrell and Onez Imogene Westmoreland Smith, he was born May, 16 1965 in Stephens County where he lived most of his life before moving to Franklin County in 2016. He was a very caring and loving husband. He loved his grandchildren and dog Sugar.  He was in the […]

Mrs. Majoria Ann Vaughan Shaver, age 83, of Carnesville, GA, passed away Friday, September 3, 2021 at The Oaks at Scenic View. Born July 6, 1938, in Gainesville, GA, she was the daughter of the late Bonnie B. and Willie Mae Gravitt Vaughan. She was a member of New Bethel Baptist Church and was a retired Registered Nurse.  Ann graduated […]

Mrs. Priscilla Ann Shelton Brown, age 78, of Toccoa, passed away Friday, September 3, 2021 at her home. Born September 12, 1942 in Stephens County, she was the daughter of the late Andrew Lester and Rose Zelia Massey Shelton. She was a member of Rock Creek Baptist Church and was retired from Coats and Clark. Family members include her husband, […]

Mr. Johnny Ray Kimsey, age 71 of Augusta and formerly of Toccoa passed away Friday, August 20, 2021 at the Augusta University Medical Center. A son of the late John Terrell Kimsey and Clifford Shirley Kimsey, he was born September 5, 1949 in Habersham County, Georgia having lived a greater part of his life in Stephens County before moving to Augusta.  He was a 1968 graduate of Stephens County High School and attended Truett McConnell College.  He was a U.S. Air Force […]