All Obituaries

Jeanne N Pleasants, age 88, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 3, 2019. She was born on December 19, 1930 in Escanaba, Michigan, to Paul and Jeanne (Gauthier) Novack. Jeanne was blessed with the gift of easily relating to people, and many enjoyed her graciousness and quick wit in conversation. She attended high school and college in Michigan, then travelled the world as a stewardess for Pan American World Airways in the 1950's. Jeanne married James V Pleasants on December 12, 1959...

Gary Randall Morris 66, of Gainesville, GA passed away on Friday, March 15, 2019 at Northside Hospital Forsyth.   Gary is predeceased in death by his parents George and Janet Morris, and his brother Michael Morris.   Survivors include his loving wife Pam Morris of Gainesville, GA. Son and daughter in law; Brent Morris (Julienne) of Athens; GA. Brother Jeff Morris also survives.   Visitation will be on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at McDonald and Son Funeral Home. Funeral...

Geneva Ree Crunkleton Hunnicutt, age 88, of Mountain City, Georgia, passed away on March 13, 2019.   Geneva was born the daughter of the late William Franklin Crunkleton and Cora Mae York on March 26, 1930. Geneva was a Christian, and was a member of the Blue Heights Baptist Church where she served as Bible School Director and Church Clerk, and a member of the Womens Missionary Union. She was a loving mother and grandmother. She loved her family, gospel music, crossword puzzles and...

Joyce Arlene Rice Speed, age 50, of Clarkesville, Ga., went home to be with her Lord and Savior with her loving family by her side on March 11, 2019 and now has sweet wonderful peace. She was born June 1, 1968 the daughter of Rev. Oliver Rice and the late Mary Green Rice.   Along with her father and step mother, Barbara Reed Rice she is survived by her loving husband Jerry Speed of Clarkesville, Ga., one son Phillip Speed of Clarkesville, Ga., one daughter Arizona Speed of...

Virginia Seleskey Bryan Sosby, age 93, of Lakemont, Georgia went to be with her heavenly father on March 11, 2019. Her family was at her side as she made her eternal journey.   Virginia was born in Atlanta, GA the daughter of the late William R. Seleskey and Frances Carroll Seleskey. Virginia had lived in Rabun County for 36 years and enjoyed walking in the outdoors. She had a strong Christian faith and character devoted to God and Jesus Christ and her family. Virginia excelled in...

Larry Keener, age, 84 of Rabun Gap, Ga passed away peacefully with his family by his side. He was born February 11, 1935 the son of the late George Abraham Lincoln Keener, and Nellie Mae Campbell Keener. He is also preceded in death by one brother Kermit Keener.   He is survived by his loving wife Azzalee Keener. Also surviving are son Wendall (Lisa) Keener, daughter Pam (Michael) Lee, two sister Susan (Wayne) Gordon, and Shirley (Albert) Beck, one grandchild Natasha (Ryan) Newsome,...

  Melissa Short Beck, age 71, of Clayton, Georgia passed away on March 4, 2019.   Melissa was born the daughter of Perry Webb Short and Nancy Hamby Short on August 28, 1947. She was a member of the Christian faith and a member of the Clayton Baptist Church. In her professional life, she worked as a cosmetologist for twenty years, as well as time spent working at Woodridge and the City of Clayton. At home, she was dedicated to her children, and raised 17 foster children over many...

Bobby Hunter, age 71, of Clayton, GA passed away on Thursday, Febuary 28, 2019 at Brookside Senior Living Facility in Commerce, GA surrounded by his family. Bobby was a 1965 graduate of Rabun County High School and a veteran of the United States Army, having faithfully served his county in Vietnam with the 9th Infantry Division (Old Reliables) where he was awarded a Bronze Star with V Device for Valor.   Bobby was preceded in death by his mother, Bessie M. Ramey and wife Lynda E....

Joan Henrietta Facey, 84, was born in Summit, New Jersey on May 23, 1934 and passed away February 21, 2019. Joan was the daughter of Christina C. Marshall Facey and Daniel T. Facey, sister to Red Facey and Aubyn Cardenas. She grew up on Hillcrest Road in Plainfield, New Jersey before attending Drexel University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Joan was one of the first female engineering graduates of that excellent institution and remained proud of that achievement throughout her life. Her...

Blanton Hillsman Bracey Jr., age 74, of Winder, Ga., passed away February 20, 2019.   He was born March 12, 1944 the son of the late Blanton Bracey Sr. and Jean Smith Bracey.   He is also preceded in death by his wife, Charlotte Hendon Bracey; one brother, Frank Bracey.   He is survived by daughter, Dawn Bracey.   Blanton was a loving father who enjoyed going camping, sailing he also loved music and enjoyed going to concerts. He had a passion for riding...