Category: Obituaries

Mrs. Brenda Carnes Smith, age 75, of Toccoa passed away Friday, February 23,2024 at her home.   Born February 25,1948 in Toccoa, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Gathel Thomas Carnes.   Mrs. Smith was a beautician, and a member of Christ Fellowship.  She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.  She loved Slim Jims and Pepsi. […]

Mr. Kenneth Thomas Picone, age 77 of Toccoa passed away Saturday, February 17,2024 at the Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville. A son of the late Thomas John Picone and Florence Baiz Picone, he was born November 8,1946 in Passaic County, New Jersey, having lived in Toccoa for several years.  He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army, having served in Vietnam.  He […]

Mrs. Cecile Aldora Wagener Thomas, age 66 of Ellen Court, Toccoa passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at her residence. The daughter of June Wagener, she was born June 15, 1957 in Seattle, Washington, having lived in Toccoa since 2000.  She was a caregiver in a nursing home and was a member of First Alliance Church of Toccoa.  She enjoyed gardening, decorating, music, listening to […]

Mr. Ricky Lee Woodall, age 61, of Toccoa, passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2024 peacefully surrounded by his family at his home.   Born May 27, 1962 in Demorest, GA, he was the son of Sylvia Ann West Woodall and the late Grady Lee Woodall.   Ricky was a loving son, husband, father, and brother.  He was a wonderful and […]

Mrs. Gladys Josephine Dean Payne Graham, age 91 of Mt. Airy, GA passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at her residence. A daughter of the late Bert G. Dean and Dillie James Dean, she was born May 10, 1932, in Stephens County, GA having lived for 30 years in Conyers, GA before moving to Stephens County in 1992 and later […]

Mrs. Martha Elaine Peeples Finley, 72, of Royston, GA passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at her home. Mrs. Finley was born in Royston, GA on February 5, 1952, daughter of the late Frank Peeples and the late Ruby Peeples. She was a beautician and a member of Holly Springs Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was […]

Mrs. Etheldra Davis Gilmer, age 93 of Toccoa passed away Monday, February 19, 2024 at her home. A daughter of the late Edwin S. Davis and Etheldra Nalls Davis, she was born July 30, 1930 in Macon, Georgia having lived a greater part of her life in Toccoa.  She was a graduate of the University of Georgia with a Degree in journalism.  She was a member of the First […]

Mr. Wilbur Ray Cornell, age 79 of Cedar Lane, Toccoa passed away Saturday, February 17,2024 at his residence. A son of the late Wilbur J. Cornell and Martha Frances Smith Cornell, he was born November 29,1944 in Elberton, Georgia having lived in Toccoa, Georgia since 1984.  His first job was with Harrison Chilhowee Baptist Academy where he served as a dorm […]

Mrs. Barbara Ann Smith, age 84, of Toccoa passed away Saturday, February 17,2024 at her home.   Born April 30,1939 in Stephens County, she was the daughter of the late Morris W. and Bernice Poole Smith Singleton.   Mrs. Smith was a member of Tates Creek Baptist Church and retired from Coats & Clark after around 40 years.  She loved to cook, […]

Baby Aryiah Rae Hulett, age 5 months of Franklin County, Georgia passed away Friday, February 16,2024 surrounded by family. A daughter of Hope Woody and Skyler Hulett, she was born August 30,2023 in Franklin County, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her grandmother Jessica Woody, her great-grandmother Brenda Crowe, and her great aunt Stephanie Kelley. Survivors include her parents […]