Category: Obituaries

Sandra “Sandy” Jean Godfrey Pedersen, age 72, of Toccoa, passed away Friday, July 15, 2022 at her home. Born April 2, 1950 in New York, she was a daughter of the late James Edward and Edna Valleto Godrey and was the widow of the late Dennis “Pete” Pedersen. Sandy was known for being very independent and strong-willed.  She loved her […]

Mr. Ronald “Ronnie” Gary Adams, age 73 of Scott Circle, Toccoa passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at the Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville. A son of the late Doyle L. and Betty Nimmons Adams, he was born October 23, 1948 in Stephens County, Georgia having lived in Alpharetta, Georgia and Hinesville, Georgia before moving back to Toccoa in 1983.  He had worked at numerous places over the years, Toccoa Foundry, Georgia Power, Shrimp Boat, Aeroquip and Nampac.  He loved racing, […]

Ronald Lynn “Ron” Mason, 66, of the Sandy Cross Community, passed away Tuesday morning, July 12, 2022, at his home. Born March 15, 1956, in St. Louis Missouri, he was the son of the late Howard and Genola Hendrix Mason. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Kula K. Mason, and a brother Larry Mason. He was a […]

Charles Robert Langston Jr., 88, passed away Saturday, July 9th, 2022 at Cottingham Hospice House, Seneca, SC. His dear wife of 69 years, Pauline Gurley Langston, preceded him in death. Charles was born on September 7th, 1933, in Carnesville, Georgia and was the son of Charles Robert and Mary Lou Langston. He graduated from North Georgia College in Dahlonega, Ga. Following graduation, he began a career that would span over 30 years with […]

Mr. Howell L. Couch, age 67, of Covington passed away Thursday, July 7, 2022. He was born June 18, 1955 in Toccoa and was a graduate of Stephens County High School.  Mr. Couch attended and graduated from Georgia Tech in 1977.  He retired from Oxford Industries after a career spanning 36 years.  Mr. Couch loved riding his Harley, hunting, eating, […]

Mr. Claude Benjamin Alewine, Jr. age 95 of Lavonia, GA, passed away July 4, 2022 at Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born February 28, 1927 in Stephens County, he was the son of the late Claude Benjamin Alewine, Sr. and the late Nobie Weaver Alewine.  He was a member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church where he served as a deacon and was […]

Mrs. Evelyn Carol Carpenter Conley, age 76 of Riley Street, Toccoa passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at her residence.   A daughter of the late Marshall Carpenter and Mary Blaine Carpenter, she was born October 5, 1945 in Franklin, North Carolina having lived most of her life in Stephens County.  She worked in food service as a cook for a number of years.  She was a member of Hill Street Baptist Church where […]

Dr. Robert Harold Mangham, Sr., age 95, of Cumming, GA, passed away July 5, 2022 at his home. Born June 23, 1927, in Atlanta, GA, he was the son of the late Margaret Dunn and Thomas Grady Mangham. Dr. Mangham was a pastor of the Christian Missionary Alliance Church, where he also served as District Superintendent of three different districts […]

Mr. Fermon Ernest Turpin, age 86, of Toccoa, GA, passed away on July 4, 2022 at his home. Born on April 25, 1936, he was the son of the late George Lester and Prather Williams Turpin. Mr. Turpin was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church, and was a retired Roofing Crew Leader at John’s Roofing & Sheet Metal. Family members […]

Mrs. Velma Lathene Cawthon Gettys, age 100, of Toccoa, GA, passed away on July 3, 2022 at her home. Born October 15, 1921 in the Reed Creek Community of Hart County, she was the daughter of the late Jeff P. and Evie Mae Wright Cawthon. She was a member of Welcome Faith Baptist Church and was a strong Christian woman […]