All Obituaries

Joshua Corbin Hopper age 48, passed away January 16, 221. He was the son of the late Bruce Corbin and Dannette Marsengill Hopper.   Josh had a degree in Anthropology and enjoyed playing music with friends.   He is survived by his sister Monyah Hopper, special family in Andrews NC., step grandchild Braelyne Mulligan, one niece and one nephew.   A private family service will be held at a later date.   In lieu of flowers the family ask donation be made to the North...

Mary Ruth Lowery Mullinax of Clayton, GA passed away after a battle with COVID-19 on January 15, 2021.  She was born in Cherokee County, GA on December 22, 1928 to George Washington Lowery and Della Ester Lowery Black.  Her parents, her stepfather William Black, her brother Billy Lowery, and her grandson Dr. Sean O’Rourke, all preceded her in death.  Ruth was a strong, loving, Christian Lady who loved God with all her heart, mind, and strength.  Prayer was a huge...

Dona Coleman Vinson, age 76, of Dillard, Georgia, passed away on January 12, 2020.   Dona was born the daughter of the late Carlton Coleman and the late Margie Welborn on August 17, 1944. In her professional life she worked as a medical record specialist for Emory University. Dona was a member of the Lions club, a supporter and board member of the North Georgia School of Gospel Music. She was a member of the Mountain Voices Choir and was proud that she was able to sing at Carnegie...

Timothy Stephen Welborn, age 56, of Bethlehem, Georgia, passed away on January 12, 2021.   Timothy was born the son of the late Henry Lawrence Welborn and the late Betty Jean Dotson Welborn on November 25, 1964. He had many professions, and was considered a jack of all trades and a master of none. He was someone who could fix anything that was broken, and was always very resourceful. He was always able to make something out of nothing. Timothy followed the Lord and was a member of the...

Sandra Jayne Crunkleton, age 52, of Scaly Mountain, NC, passed away January 10, 2021. She was the daughter of the late Betty Jane Johnson Barnes. In addition to her mother she was also preceded in death by two brothers, Scott Crunkleton, and Jimmy Crunkleton; one sister, Jamie Crunkleton.   She is survived by her Step-father Fred Barnes, two step brothers, Richard Barnes of Dillard, GA, Matthew Barnes, of Chapel Hill NC., step sister, Gail Butler of Suwannee, GA and a number of aunts...

Mary George Barber Poss, 92, of Clayton, GA and formerly of Athens passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 9, 2021. She will always be loved and remembered as a true Southern lady, gracious always. She was born on March 10, 1928 in Athens Georgia to Frances Massey Barber and George Lamar Barber. She grew up in Athens where she was influenced by the University of Georgia’s traveling art program; she has been drawing since childhood and began sketching florals and snow scenes while...

  Sue Reeves Tidwell Dixon Paulsen, age 94, formerly of Lake Burton, passed away January 3, 2021.    Sue was born in Cedartown, Georgia, the daughter of the late E.C. Reeves and the late Frances Clyde Biggers Tidwell.    She graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Agnes Scott College in 1949, and in 2000 moved from Atlanta to Lake Burton, where she became a member of St. James Episcopal Church (and a founding member of the St. James Book Club). After the 2011 tornado Sue...

Mary Laura Lenora Thompson Crane, Lovingly known as “Tootsie”, age 95, of Clayton, went to her heavenly home January 2, 2021. She was born in the Persimmon Community the daughter of the late Hettie Thompson and the late Ralph Thompson. She was the oldest member of Persimmon Baptist Church.     In addition to her parents Tootsie was preceded in death by her husband Dan Louis Crane Jr.; one granddaughter, Jerri Leigh Crane Cannup; Grandson, Amos Glenn Crane; four...

Margaret Ann “Cindy” Simmons, age 77, of Tiger went to her heavenly home January 2, 2021.   Cindy was born in the Persimmon community, the daughter of the late Lawrence Blalock and the late Estele Flynn Blalock. She graduated from Brenau University with a degree in nursing. She worked at Stephens County Hospital for many years. She loved her years nursing and caring for others was very important to her. She was an avid tennis player. She loved traveling and shopping with...

  Claudia Rogers James Nelson departed for her heavenly home, on January 1, 2021, at the age of 90.  She was born August 11, 1930 in Highlands, NC to Claude Rogers and Edith Calhoun Rogers.  She is survived by two siblings, Larry Rogers of Highlands, NC and Linda Williams of Anchorage, AK.   Claudia was married to Malvern James of Scaly Mountain until his death in 1993.  Together they raised three children, Ricky James of Scaly, Carolyn James Vinson, deceased, and...