Category: Obituaries

Mrs. Pamela Kirkland Smith, age 63 of Poplar Court, Toccoa passed away September 2, 2021 at her residence. A daughter of the late Bunia Faye Fowler Kirkland, she was born December 10, 1957 in Stephens County, Georgia where she lived all her life.  She was employed with Taylor Communications as a Customer Service Representative and was a member of The Pointe. She was a devoted wife, […]

Mr. Carlius Norman, age 46 of Owens Street, Toccoa, Ga passed away Thursday, September 2, 2021 at his residence.  Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, September 11, 2021 at the Calvary Baptist Church in Bowersville, GA with Pastor Joe Mayweather, officiating.  Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Public viewing for Mr. Norman will be Friday, September […]

Dr. Robert Wesley Slate, M.D., age 83 of Toccoa, Georgia, passed away Friday, September 3, 2021 at his home. Born January 9, 1938 in Atlanta, Georgia, he was the son of the late George Washington Slate and the late Hazel Corene Freeman Slate. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and was a retired surgeon. Dr. Slate very […]

Howard Junior Pritchett, 83, of Toccoa, passed away Tuesday morning, August 31, 2021 at the NEGA Medical Center in Gainesville, GA. Born April 2, 1938, in Franklin County, he was the son of the late Ray and Irene Murray Pritchett. He was the grandfather of the late Heidi Garriga; brother of the late Swain Pritchett and Willard Pritchett; and father-in-law […]

Melissa Ann Turpin Stamps, age 45, of Carnesville, GA, passed away Tuesday, August 31, 2021. Born October 26, 1975 in Stephens County, she was the daughter of Eddie Lee and Carolyn Ausburn Turpin. She was of the Baptist Faith and was employed with Wal-Mart in Commerce. Family members include her parents, Eddie and Carolyn Turpin of Carnesville; husband, James Anthony […]

Mr. Alejandro Gonzalez-Juarez, age 45, of Lavonia, GA, passed away August 31, 2021 at St. Mary’s Scared Heart. Born April 13, 1976 in Mexico, he was the son of Jose Taul Gonzalez Varela and Gracia Juarez Osorio. Alex was a very active member of his church, Nuevo Pacto De Amor (New Covenant of Love) in Royston, GA.  He was employed […]

Rev. Clyde Franklin Knight, 93, husband of Nellie Stephens Knight, of 953 Avondale Drive, Seneca, passed away Saturday, August 28, 2021, at Cottingham Hospice House. A native of Oconee County, SC, Rev. Knight was the son of the late Clyde and Rosalee Rice Knight. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during the Korean War and was a […]

Mrs. Betty Jean Thacker Sheriff, age 83, of Eastanollee, passed away at her home, Wednesday, September 1, 2021. Born September 1, 1938 in Stephens County, she was the daughter of the late Rich and Zora Farmer Thacker. She was a member of Tom’s Creek Baptist Church and was retired from Coats American with 41 years of service. Family members include […]

Mr. George William Powers, age 68 of Memorial Drive, Eastanollee passed away Monday, August 30, 2021 at the Stephens County Hospital. A son of the late Edwin Lamar Powers and Jewel Fulbright Powers, he was born January 5, 1953 in Stephens County, Georgia where he lived all his life.  He was in the last graduating class of Toccoa High School, Class of 1970.  He was employed with Patterson Pump for a number […]

Mr. Styles Reed Strickland, age 69 of Old Brookhaven Circle, Toccoa passed away Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at the Stephens County Hospital. A son of the late Charles Reed Strickland and Jeanette Tyner Strickland, he was born February 25, 1952 in Stephens County, Georgia where he lived all his life.  He was a 1971 graduate of Stephens County High School and was self-employed. Styles was a beloved husband, father and papa and was […]