All Obituaries

Helen Crayton McDowell Wall Key, age 94, of Clayton, Georgia passed from this life to her heavenly home on May 9, 2022.   She was born August 5, 1927 the daughter of the late Dave McDowell and Martha Dockins McDowell of Clayton, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dave McDowell and Martha Dockins McDowell Bleckley; son, William Jesse Key, Clayton, Georgia; Son-in-law, John B. Harp, Jr., Fayetteville, Georgia and step-father, Edward Bleckley, Toccoa,...

Gregory Alan Peters, age 66 of Lakemont, GA passed away on May 5, 2022. Greg was born on January 7, 1956 to the late Albert Alexander Peters and the late Hannah McCracken Peters. He was raised in Mequon, WI, where he attended high school. Upon his graduation, he went on to pursue his higher education at the University of Wisconsin on a swimming scholarship. He then went on to transfer to Bob Jones University, where he attained a Bachelors degree in business. He went on to work for the Bible...

Betty Sue Gunter, age 82, of Clayton, Georgia passed away on April 30, 2022 at her home with her family at her side.   Betty is the daughter of the late Alvin Owens and the late Idell Nations Owens. She was a lifelong resident of Clayton. She owned and operated Betty’s Upholstery for 32 years. Betty enjoyed motor cycle rides, dancing, singing Karaoke, going to yard sales and thrift stores she loved to find bargains. She enjoyed helping people that needed someone. She loved...

Mary Paula Cutright Thomas , age 77, of Clayton, Ga., passed away April 27, 2022.  She was born May 14, 1944 the daughter of the late Paul Parker Cutright and Winnifred Dougherty Cutright.   In the 1960’s Paula was employed by the Atlantic City and Shore Memorial Hospitals. She went on to become the Human Resources Director of Resorts International eventually relocating to Florida  in 1986 where she became payroll director at St. Marks Village and Human Resource...

Virginia McLeod Perteet, died on April 27, 2022 in North east Georgia Medical Center. She was born in Atlanta, Georgia and was a native of Atlanta until her retirement to Rabun County. She resided in DeKalb County for most of her life. She was a graduate of Georgia State University and a member of Delta Lambda Sigma Sorority for over 50 years. She was employed by the Department of the Army and the Centers for Disease Control for a total of 44 years. She was a member of the Clayton Baptist...

Michael James Ciochetti Sr. went to Heaven on Saturday, April 23, 2022.  He was 90 years old.  “Mr. C”or “Pop Pop” as so many knew him, was born in the suburbs of Chicago, Illinois on July 10, 1931.  He peacefully passed away after a battle with cancer at Northeast Georgia Medical Center.   Mike’s life and legacy reads like a novel.  His father, James Ciochetti, fought in World War I for the Italian 141st Army Regiment.  James...

Mildred Ann Norton Justice, age 89, was called home on Tuesday, April 19th 2022.  Born on July 19th, 1932 in Macon County, NC to Richard Norton and Margaret Burrell Norton, she grew up to be a Proverbs 31 woman, model wife, mother and friend.    Mildred was wife to Coyl Justice for 74 years.  Together they owned and operated Big Creek Nursery. Their legacy endures through their beautiful azalea and rhododendron cherished throughout our community. Of the pair it’s...

  Linda Newell, age 74 of Tiger, Georgia passed away on April 19, 2022.   Linda was born the daughter of the late Willie Frank Cato on August 22, 1947 in Augusta, Georgia. Linda worked in the antique business for ten years and loved to make people happy. She enjoyed collecting dolls and her nieces and nephews were her life.   In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her brother, Ronnie Cato.   Her survivors include her loving husband, David Newell,...

Jacob Emory Butler, age 39, of Lakemont, Georgia passed away on April 16, 2022.   Jacob was born to Timothy Scott Butler and the late Cynthia Wood Butler on October 26, 1982. In his professional life he worked in the music industry as recording engineer for Calvary Chapel, in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. He also worked for Sam Ashe Music Center, where he sold high end music recording equipment. He was diagnosed with a glioma brain tumor in 2011, which he had battled. He enjoyed...

  Randall Boyd Hicks of Clayton, Georgia, age 70, passed away on April 16, 2022.  Randy was born November 7, 1951 in Cherokee County, North Carolina to Roberta Passmore Hicks, of Rabun Gap and the late L.L. Hicks, of Andrews, North Carolina.    Randy graduated from South Hall High School in 1970. In his professional life he worked as a heavy equipment operator, in concrete construction and was a carpenter. He loved to hunt and fish. He also loved to grow flowers and...