Category: Obituaries

Mrs. Flora Lee Campbell Adams, age 86 of Norwood Avenue, Toccoa passed away Monday, July 5, 2021 at her residence. A daughter of the late James Hubert Campbell and Relia Fowler Campbell, she was born December 19, 1934 in Stephens County, Georgia where she lived most of her life.  She was employed at Buck Creek Cotton Mill for a number of years and loved spending time […]

Franklin Eugene Barnes, 86, of the New Bethel community, passed away July 4, 2021 at his home. Born October 24, 1934, in Banks County, he was the son of the late Leonard R. and Reba Garrison, Barnes. He was the brother and brother-in-law of the late Swayne and Carol Barnes, George and Peggy Barnes, and Joseph and Betty Barnes; He […]

Mrs. Margaret Estelle McCall Marsengill, age 76 of Hammond Drive, Toccoa, GA, passed away Friday, July 2, 2021 at the Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Braselton, GA. A daughter of the late Rubish and Mary Huddleston McCall, she was born January 21, 1945 in Stephens County and lived her entire life in Martin and Toccoa. She retired from Milliken Humphry and was a […]

Kathy Janice Meeks Thompson, age 70, of Toccoa, went to meet Jesus on Saturday, July 3, 2021 at her home. Born October 4, 1950 in Toccoa, GA, she was the daughter of the late Lewis Alvin and Ruth Paige Meeks. She was a member of Old Toccoa Baptist Church.  Kathy worked for Bosal Manufacturing, and earlier in her life for […]

Mr. George Melvin Williams, Sr., age 76, of Old Brookhaven Circle, Toccoa, GA, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, June 29, Survivors include his wife Janet Williams of the home, daughter Tina Williams of Toccoa, son George Williams, Jr. of Lavonia, GA and a number of grandchildren. A memorial service will be Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. in the Hillcrest Chapel of the […]

Mr. Harold Edward “Eddie” Defoor, Jr., age 69 of Falls Road, Toccoa passed away Monday, June 28, 2021 at his residence. A son of the late Harold Edward Defoor, Sr. and Lois Minnie Howe Defoor, he was born July 19, 1951 in Augusta, Georgia having lived most of his life in Stephens County.  He was a graduate of Stephens County High School, Class of 1969 and was retired from […]

Mr. William Brook Reeve, age 70, of Carnesville, GA, passed away Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Athens, GA. Born November 7, 1950 in Roswell, GA, he was the son of the late Hubert and Mildred Brumbelow Reeve. He was a Truck Driver for 30 years and had also been employed with Tallulah Falls School as a […]

Infant Liam Dwayne Billy Weatherford, age 1 month of Commerce, passed away at Children’s Hospital at Scottish Rite Atlanta on Wednesday, June 23, 2021.   A son of Krystal and Nicholas Weatherford, he was born May 25, 2021 in Hall County, Georgia and lived in Commerce, Georgia.  He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Billy Don Cheek.   Survivors include his parents, Krystal and Nicholas […]

L. “Jim” Steele passed away June 21, 2021 in Toccoa,GA after a long illness. He is survived by Adele Steele, his dedicated wife of 46 years, sister Patti Kleinert of Alto, brother Charles Steele of Toccoa, son Captain Jimmy Galbreath of Mountain City, and many nieces and nephews. He was born August 15, 1947 to Dr. L.J. and Maud Lee Hitt Steele […]

Mrs. Linda Hamby Brewer, age 74 of Toccoa, passed away Thursday June 24, 2021 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center. A daughter of the late Clyde Doyle and Minnie Mae Sneezy Hamby, she was born March 14, 1947 in Oconee County, South Carolina having lived most of her life in Stephens County. She owned and operated the Trading Post and Baby Barn in Toccoa. She was […]