Category: Obituaries

Mr. Edwin Allen Standridge, age 74 of Toccoa passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by family on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 after a brief illness. A son of the late Andrew Standridge and Cleo Murphy Hayes, he was born October 16, 1949 in Stephens County, Georgia where he lived all his life.  His work history included the Steel Foundry, Snyder Brothers, Dempster and Patterson […]

Mrs. Louise Drew Perry of Toccoa, GA passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at the tender age of 96 years old in Atlanta, GA. A public visitation will be held on Saturday, April 7, 2024 from 12 noon until 6 PM at the Chapel of Drew Funeral Home, 288 South Board Street, Toccoa, GA. The Celebration of Life will […]

Mrs. Mary Etta Watson Saylors, age 89 of Lula, Georgia and formerly of Stephens County passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at her residence. A daughter of the late Clarence Tut Watson and Ruth Poole Watson, she was born October 24, 1934 in Stephens County, Georgia where she lived the greater part of her life.  She retired from Habersham Plantation with 25 years of service and later worked with Wilkinson Center as a caregiver.  She […]

Deborah Renee Carswell Chastain, age 71, sadly left us on Monday, April 1, 2024 at Wellstar Community Hospice, Austell, Georgia. A daughter of the late Robert Vernon Carswell and Cleo Virginia Garland Parker, she was born February 15, 1953 in Toccoa, Georgia.  She was employed as a caregiver in healthcare for a number of years.  Many knew her as Debbie. She loved her family, […]

Mr. Daniel “Danny” Allen Anderson (81) beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully in his sleep surrounded by family on March 29, 2024, at St. Mary’s Hospital, Athens, GA, leaving behind a legacy of strength, love, and unwavering devotion. Son to Charles “Al” and Alfreda Anderson, Daniel was born on October 7, 1942, and spent most of his life […]

Mr. Stephen Thomas “Steve” Storey, age 67, of Between, GA, passed away peacefully at his home on March 30, 2024.   Born April 20, 1956 at Crawford Long Hospital in Atlanta, GA, he was the son of the late Roscoe T “Cokey” and Sue Ella Rampy Storey.  Steve was a longtime resident of Snellville, GA and retired from ER Snell […]

On Saturday March 30th, 2024, at the time the closing whistle would blow at his furniture manufacturing plant, the Lord called Lyman Perry Matheson to be with him.  Mr. Matheson, born February 17, 1934, passed away peacefully with his loving wife of 68 years, his children and sister by his side. Mr. Matheson was born in Toccoa, Georgia the son of Lyman and Capie […]

Mr. Cecil Neal Collins, age 85, of Carnesville, GA, passed away April 1, 2024 at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital in Athens. Born June 8, 1938 in Stephens County, he was the son of the late Thomas Claster (Clas) and Dorothy Smith Collins. He was of the Baptist Faith and was a retired salesman with Little Debbie. Family members include his […]

Mr. David C. White, age 75, of Martin, GA passed away Sunday, March 31, 2024 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Athens, GA.   Born May 9, 1948 in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Carl and Bernice Huntsman White.   Mr. White was a former dispatcher for Bulldog Trucking, and he was a United States Marine […]

Celebration of Life Services for Miss Amaya Z. Dubose, age 23 of Davis Ave., Toccoa, Ga will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 6, 2024 at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Toccoa, GA with Pastor Charles White, officiating.  Interment will follow in the Toccoa City Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday evening from 6-7:00 p.m. […]