Category: Obituaries

Mr. Thomas Dean Cochran, formerly of Toccoa, passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2025, in Stockbridge, GA. A public visitation will be held on Friday, January 24, 2025 from the Chapel of Drew Funeral Home from 10AM-7PM. The Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, January 25, 2025 at the Crossroads Baptist Church Family Life Center (at 2PM. Professional services have […]

Mr. George Parks Martin, age 88 of Prospect Road, Toccoa passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 21, 2025 surrounded by his family. A son of the late James Darrell Martin and Willie M. Wilson Martin, he was born July 26, 1936 in Franklin County, Georgia where he had lived all his life.  He was retired from Coats and Clark with 45 years of service.  He served as Franklin County Commissioner […]

Mrs. Rebecca Sue Morris Jameson, age 65 of Mt. Airy, Georgia passed away Sunday, January 19, 2025 at the Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville. A daughter of the late Junior Morris and Emily McCrackin Morris, she was born October 31, 1959. in Stephens County, Georgia having lived in Stephens and Habersham Counties all her life.  She was employed with Scovill Manufacturing for a number […]

Daniel Ray Bell, age 49, of Toccoa passed away Saturday, January 18, 2025 at Stephens County Hospital. Born October 10, 1975 in Toccoa, he was the son of Mary Joyce Hicks Bell and the late Ray Leroy Bell. Daniel was of the Baptist faith, and he loved people.  He enjoyed music and listening to his headphones.  He was very loving […]

June Eleanor Thompson of Toccoa, GA passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2024 at the age of 82.  Born on June 10, 1942 in Schenectady, New York, she was the daughter of the late Otis Clements and Eleanor Springfels. As a self-made woman, June was co-founder and President of Abaco Inc., a chemical company she built alongside her husband, William.  […]

It is with a sad and lonely heart we announce the passing of James Carrol Cantrell, age 72, of Toccoa.  He was a born again Christian of the Baptist faith. He is survived by his wife of 17 years, Beverly Cantrell; daughter, Kimberly (Jay) Gibson; step-daughter, Brandi (Keith) Thomas; step-son, Jeremy (Brandie) Bramlett; grandchildren, Hollie, Braden, Isaac, Kaegan, Kenzie, Alyssa, […]

Mr. Murel Travis Jordan, age 79, of Dewy Rose, GA, passed away Saturday, January 18, 2025 at his home. Born August 23, 1945 in Demorest, GA, he was the son of the late Decosta and Reba Franklin Jordan. Mr. Jordan and his brother owned and operated Jordan Brothers Logging.  He was also a cattle farmer and was of the Baptist […]

Mr. Victor Ernest Hix, age 67, of Toccoa, GA, passed away Saturday, January 18, 2025 at Habersham Medical Center in Demorest, GA.  Born October 13, 1957 in Stephens County, he was the son of the late Victor Wade and Christine McIntyre Hix. Mr. Hix retired from Stephens County Hospital as the Maintenance Engineer and was of the Christian Faith Family […]

Mr. Richard Taylor “Ted” Murray, age 76, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 11, 2025, in his home surrounded by his family.  His final days were filled with love and laughter as family members and dear friends stopped in to say farewell. Ted was born on October 30, 1948, in Baltimore, Maryland, to the late William and Carolyn “Carrie” Murray.  […]

Mrs. Mable Jean LeCroy Bailey, age 90 of Mize Road, Toccoa passed away Monday, January 13, 2025 at the Stephens County Hospital. A daughter of the late H.R. and Mabel Stephenson LeCroy, she was born July 30, 1934 in Franklin County, Georgia having lived most of her life in Stephens County, Georgia.  She was retired from the Social Security Administration as a Service Representative with 22 years of service.  She was a member […]