All Obituaries

Elzie Rapier, age 78, passed away March 29, 2023.  Elzie was born in Highsplint, Kentucky on December 2, 1944 to the late Robert Rapier and the late Myrtle Pitman Rapier. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his companion of 54 years, Frankie Mae Welch, his brothers,  James Carter Rapier; Bobby Lynn Rapier and Larry Rapier, sisters, Norma Jean Snellings and Mary Alice Saylor. Elzie is survived by one brother Bradley Rapier of Goshen Ohio, and several nieces and...

Anthony  Wilmer Dickerson, “Tony” age 58, passed away March 24, 2023. He was born May 6, 1964 the son of Dorothy Norton Dickerson and the late Harry Wilmer Dickerson. In addition to his mother he survived by  one son Josh Chastain; one granddaughter Allison June Chastain, one sister Nancy Dickerson of Rabun Gap, Ga., two brothers Nathan Dickerson of Rabun Gap, Ga., and Will Dickerson of Rabun Gap, Ga., and several nieces and great nieces. Tony was a loving son and...

On Saturday, March 25, 2023, Randall (Randy) D. Maughon,  left his earthly body behind to go to his eternal home to be with his Heavenly Father. He was many things to many people. He was a loving, kind, and compassionate husband, daddy, granddaddy, brother, uncle, cousin, nephew, friend, and Deacon. He enjoyed playing the drums & bass guitar, listening to southern gospel music, working, hunting, fishing, and coaching. He enjoyed a successful career as a general contractor for many...

Bruce Lodge Spencer Jr., 83, passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2023 with his loving family by his side. Bruce is preceded in death by his parents Bruce Lodge Spencer Sr. and Laura Grace Spencer. He was an amazing man in all respects - as a husband, dad, and grandpa. He is survived by his loving wife Linda Spencer; daughter Jennifer Bennett (Dan); son John Spencer (Karen); and step-daughter Heather Riley; sister Marjorie Hermes; and grandchildren Zach Bennett, Alexandra Bennett, Jacob...

Leo Allen Robinson, age 52, of Clayton, Georgia passed away on March 18, 2023.  Leo was born in Heidelberg, Germany the son of the late Charles Robinson and Doris “Jeannie” Adolph. Leo enjoyed camping, fishing, frog gigging and was an avid outdoorsman.  He loved his job at Tiger Mountain Vineyard. He was a loving son, brother, country boy, happy go lucky, always positive and had an unbelievable work ethic like no other.  He never met a stranger and would always...

We are posting Mrs.Shirley Reed Marland's Obituary on behalf of Clancy- Gernon Funeral Home. Our loving Mom (Grandma, Great Grandma) was born in Auburn, NY, on September 11, 1930, and went to be with her Lord, March 14, 2023. Mom was 92 (she loved to tell everyone how old she was)! She died at home after receiving tender care from her daughter Donna for the past 5 years. The best way to describe her is, "She Loved". She loved the Lord. She loved her husband, whom she married on...

Lois Ann Fountain Ironside, age 57, of Clayton, Georgia passed on March 9, 2023. Lois was born in Jacksonville, Florida the daughter of Brenda Rose Anderson Phillips Fountain and the late Robert Lee Fountain. In addition to her mother she is survived by her husband, William Ironside; one brother, Dean Fountain of Woodbine, GA. Lois was a member of  The Church of the Mountains. She enjoyed visiting family and friends, going on drives and eating good food at restaurants. The family...

Mr. Justin Corey Bowen, age 34 of Scenic Drive Toccoa passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2023 in Rabun County, Georgia at the home of his brother.   A son of Brenda Carole Loggins Hicks and the late William Clarence “Bud” Bowen, he was born August 27, 1988 in Stephens County, Georgia where he lived all his life.  He had worked at Alexander’s Florist in Toccoa, was a volunteer with the Oconee County Animal Shelter and the Soda Fountain Restaurant in Clayton,...

Albert Lee Crane, 95, of Clayton, Georgia Passed on March 6, 2023. Albert was born in Scaly Mountain, North Carolina the son of the late William Asbury Crane and the late Betty Octavia Burrell Crane. Albert was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and provider for his family. He was a Master Mason, a member of Eastern Star. He was always busy and enjoyed sitting on his porch to relax. In addition to his parents Albert was preceded in death by wife Doris Christine White...

William Vaughn Billingsley, 84, of Rabun Gap, Georgia, departed this world for a better place on March 6, 2023 in the early morning hours. Born and raised in Scaly Mountain, NC, his daddy taught him how to work hard and how to love the Lord. He kept that stout work ethic right up until he passed away.  He was well known in the community.  He, his wife Lillie, and girls worked hard to build Billingsley's Nursery and Landscaping. He loved to farm and to see his crops and babies...