All Obituaries

George William Thurmond, age 82, of Rabun Gap, passed away surrounded by his family, on Thursday, August 4, 2022. William is survived by his wife of 55 years Lula Jo; four daughters, Teresa Gentry (John) of Cartersville; Sheri Hooper (Mike) of Clayton; and Sandra Thurmond and Laura Thurmond of Rabun Gap; two grandchildren, Will Gentry of Atlanta and Eryn Gentry of Cartersville; brother-in-law Tom Pressley; and sister-in-law Gail Thurmond. Numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews also...

Eugene "Gene" Duncan, of Lakemont, Ga., passed away July 31, 2022. He was born July 8, 1942 in Johnson City, Tennessee the son of the late Mack Edward and Neva Broyles Duncan. He was also preceded in death by brother Charlie Duncan, sister Jewel Louise Hayes, brother Norman Duncan sister in law Shirley Duncan    Mr. Duncan is survived by his wife Dawn Waldron Duncan, daughter and son in law Tiffany and Jay DeSilva, son and daughter in law Nat and Callie Duncan. Grandson...

Kay Combs left this world suddenly on July 30, 2022.  Kay was a loving wife of 52 years, daughter, sister and friend to many.  She was born on September 16, 1948, to Lorene Hoopingarner and the late John D. Hoopingarner.  She is survived by her husband Larry, her sister Gail and brother- in- law Burk Thompson.     Kay met Larry at Carmel (IN) High School and they attended Indiana University where she was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority.  After...

Ray Emory Thompson.  “Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His godly ones” Psalm 116:15 (NASV). These words so fully describe the passing of Ray Emory Thompson from pain on earth into the eternal presence of his heavenly father on Tuesday, July 26, 2022.  He was born on December 14, 1944 in Pontiac, Michigan to parents, Howard Willis Thompson and Rachel Arlene Thompson.  Ray would later become a 1963 graduate of Rabun County High School where he was an...

Moragne (Ranny) Alexander Whitney Jr., 82, of Sautee-Nacoochee, GA passed away on July 13th, 2022.   He was born on April 5th, 1940 in Coral Gables, Florida to Moragne Alexander Whitney Sr. and Margaret Sinkler Whitney. Ranny attended the University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL.   Ranny married Cynthia Geer Smith, now deceased, on December 27th, 1961.   Ranny was preceded in death by his wife and his eldest son Moragne Alexander (MA) Whitney III. He is survived by his...

L.C. Love, age 52, of Clayton, Georgia passed away on Monday July 11, 2022.   L.C. was born in Clayton, Georgia to the late J.C. Love and Amy Grace Queen Love. He enjoyed hunting, camping and fishing. He also loved people and loved telling fishing tales and jokes as his grandfather, Jay Love had done. He was a one of a kind with a huge heart, and a giving personality. He was of the Baptist faith.   He is survived by his four daughters; one brother, Jim Love, of Mountain City;...

On a clear, windy spring morning in 1988, Tyler Lee Dillard came into this world at Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Gainesville, Georgia.  On a warm, rainy summer night in July 2022, on his way home from work in Sky Valley, Georgia, Tyler tragically lost control of his vehicle, struck a tree and instantly departed his earthly body. Tyler was 34 years old.  Tyler loved his family, friends and community.  Tyler was a graduate of Rabun County High School and attended...

Earl Zoellner, 95 of Dillard, GA passed away July 7, 2022 with his family at his side. Earl was born in Macon County, North Carolina, the son of the late Will Zoellner and the late Magdeline Webb Zoellner. A graveside service will be held Sunday, July 10, 2022 at 2:00 PM with Dr. Karen Frank officiating at Wesley Chapel Cemetery in Dillard Georgia. A more complete obituary is forthcoming.

Barnard Malcolm Dillard, age 87, of Dillard, Georgia, lost his battle with Alzheimer’s disease at home, on Sunday, July 3, in the presence of his beloved family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Barnard Edward Lee Dillard and Curtis Louise Malcom, and a brother, Joseph Franklin Dillard.  Malcolm is survived by his wife of 60 years, Charlotte Ann House Dillard of Rome, Georgia; his two children Zack Dillard (Karin) of Gainesville and Carrie Kuehne (Brent) of Dillard; his...

McClain, Zane of Mullens West Virginia passed away July 1st, 2022 at the age of 90. Beloved husband of the late Peggy.  Loving father of Karan Vaughan, Lisa Mikols, and Alan McClain. Loving step-father of Timothy Smith, Douglas Smith, Beverly Nazloo, and the late Kenneth Smith. Cherished grandfather of Lena, Travis, Kristy, Ethan, Jean, Melissa, Zach, and Cody. Dearest great grandfather to many. Zane is preceded in death by a granddaughter, Sarah. He had a passion for classic cars,...