All Obituaries

On October 22, 2021 the most beautiful chapter of the Alley family came to a close when our beloved mother passed from this life to the next. Though she died at the home of her daughter, Lisa, in Senoia Georgia, we imagine she made her way to the heavens through God’s country via Tiger Mountain and those jewel-toned fall leaves she adored so much. Shannon, who was born on September 20, 1939 was kind to all, even in sickness, where she continued to be a light to her children,...

Richard Hope Vail, age 78 of Clayton, Georgia passed away on October 19, 2021.   Richard was born the third child of seven to the late Benners Brassfield Vail Jr. and the late Charlotte Elizabeth Mimms Vail on August 20, 1943 in Alabama. He was an avid outdoorsman, who entertained many hobbies including fast cars, Motorcycles, photography, and art. His fondness of animals was notable. Richard was a proud U.S. Army veteran who held a degree in Aircraft mechanic from Embry-Riddle and...

Evelyn Coalley Youngblood, age 79 of Tiger, Georgia passed away on October 17, 2021.   Evelyn was born the daughter of the late William Edward Coalley and the late Nora Carnes Coalley on June 9, 1942. In her professional life she worked as a teacher and center coordinator for the Rabun County Head Start.   Evelyn loved her family, they were all special and dear to her. She often could be heard saying how much she enjoyed getting the whole family together. It always brought her...

Barbara Lynn Delano Brangiforte, age 72 of Sky Valley, Georgia passed away on October 16, 2021.   Barbara was born the daughter of the late Robert Delano and the late Nancy Foss Delano on October 31, 1948. In her professional life she worked as a nurse, doing out patient care and building relationships with her patients. She was a worldwide traveler, and took cruises all over the world. She loved going to new places. She was a car enthusiast, who loved her B.M.W. and adored her French...

Dale Monroe Gash 06/19/1941 - 10/14/2021    After a short illness, Dale Gash passed away early in the morning of October 14, 2021 peacefully in his sleep with his beloved wife, Delores “Dee” by his side and his family nearby. Born 6/19/1941 in Chicago, IL. At the age of four moved to Irvington, NJ where his father worked for Lionel Train Company. When he was twelve, Dale’s family left the cold North and settled in the warm and sunny climate of Miami, FL. He and...

Edward Joseph Grayson, age 74 of Clayton, Georgia passed away on October 14, 2021.   He was born the son of the late Albert Grayson and Shirley Jamison Grayson on October 2, 1947.  Edward was a biker, and loved Harley Motorcycles. He enjoyed riding and loved guns and knives. He had an outgoing, boisterous personality and a great sense of humor. He was a loving husband who loved his pets. In his professional life he was a property manager for many years in Florida.   His...

William Ray McClain “Bill”, age 91, of Tiger, Ga., passed away October 13, 2021.  He was the son of the late Ray and Rosa Bleckley McClain, and was also preceded in death by his wife Celia McClain, and daughter, Rebecca McClain and one son, Steve McClain.   He is survived by two sons, Stanley McClain, and Jeff McClain and wife Rhonda McClain; three, daughters, Sylvia Lord husband Gary Roach, Cindy Huff, Sonya McClain husband Scott Newton; one brother, Zane McClain,...

Nell Kirkland Bourne, age 91, passed away October 12, 2021 at CannonWood Village in Tiger, Ga. Nell was the daughter of the late C. David Kirkland and Ida Edwards Kirkland of Oconee, County, Ga.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Donald R. Bourne, son Russell Bourne, two brothers Walter Kirkland, and Richard Kirkland, and brother in law George Banschbach. She is survived by two sons, David Bourne (Sharon), and Richard Bourne (Anne), daughter...

Elizabeth Ann Kendall (nee Clark), 70, of Lakemont Georgia departed peacefully on Monday, October 11, 2021. She was born in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania in 1951, the first daughter of Edward and Mary Clark and raised by her mother and stepfather, Wesley Smith. A 1969 graduate of Leesburg HS, she would later earn a BA from USF and a master’s degree in Elementary Education from UCF. A long-time teacher and educator in Seminole County, she was loved by her students and fellow teachers. Her...

Gretchen Fox Echols, 41, of Clayton, Georgia passed away unexpectedly on October 9, 2021 following an auto accident.   Gretchen was born on August 28, 1980 in Williamsburg, Virginia, and baptized an Episcopalian. She is survived by her husband, Matthew, her son Bruce, and her daughter, Madison, as well as her mother, Patricia deVarennes (Charles), her brothers Daniel Ross (Holly) and Richard Thurman. She was predeceased by her son, Ian and her father, Ralph Thurman. She graduated...