Category: Obituaries

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 […]

Mr. Marvin Daniel Carter, age 86 of Toccoa, Georgia passed away Friday, June 25, 2021 at his home surrounded by his children. Marvin was born October 5, 1934 Carnesville, Georgia to the late Ethel and Hubert Carter. He was a provider and father figure to his three younger siblings, Darwin Carter, Judy Phillips, and the late Geneva Moore. He resided […]

Mrs. Dora Lee Wells Ayers, age 93, of Toccoa, passed away Monday, June 21, 2021 at Pruitt Health of Toccoa. Born September 23, 1927 in Franklin County, GA, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Joe and Mattie Dora Howe Wells. She was a homemaker and was a member of New Hope Baptist Church. Family members include her daughter […]

Hazel Marianna Howard Jackson, age 86 of Gainesville, Ga passed away Friday, June 18, 2021 at her home surrounded by her children. Hazel was born July 16, 1934, Ayersville, Ga to the late George and Pearl Howard. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 62 years Melvin Jackson, parents, and daughter Melinda G. Jackson. Brothers and sisters-in-law Verner […]

Mrs. Mary Moffit Hitt, age 102 passed away Sunday June 20, 2021 at the Clary Center. A daughter of the late John and Bertha Blaine Moffitt, she was born April 13, 1919 in Franklin, North Carolina having lived most of her live in Toccoa. She was a retired bookkeeper for Allgood Auto Supply and was a member of Toccoa First United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her […]

Mr. Leon Padgett Jr., age 46 of Lavonia, Georgia went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 in a head on collision near his home. Survivors of the crash were his 3 ½ year daughter Lexis Padgett and his fiancé’, Cynthia Yancey both of the home. Leon was born April 6, 1975 in Baltimore County, Maryland having lived in Stephens […]

Mr. James Ray Sims, age 76 of Highway 198, Homer passed away Friday, June 18 2021 at the Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital. A son of the late Sherman B. Sims and Ora Mae Clark Sims, he was born August 21, 1944 in Stephens County, Georgia having lived in Banks County the last 30 years.  He was retired from the U.S. Army with 22 years of service having served […]