All Obituaries

Stuart Eugene Beck Jr., of Rabun Gap, Georgia, passed away on November 09, 2018.   Stuart was born the son of Stuart Eugene Beck Sr. and Melissa Short Beck on October 29, 1967 in Clayton, Georgia.   Stuart was a member of the Christian faith, and had seventeen years of perfect attendance at Sunday school at Clayton Baptist Church. Stuart also was a member of Clayton Church of God. In his professional life, he worked for the Department of Transportation, working in Rabun, Towns,...

Ila Dyer Upshaw, age 97, of Clayton, Georgia, passed away on November 8, 2018.   She is the daughter of the late Luther A. and Eula Swanson Dyer of Roswell, Georgia.    Ila was a member of Clayton Baptist Church where she loved contributing to Pastor Joey’s sermons.  She was an honorary member of the Sanctuary Choir and loved being the rehearsal “cheerleader”.  Her Sunday School class brought great joy to her heart, as reading and studying...

Patricia Ann Toothman Ledford, age 85, of Rabun Gap, GA passed away November 03, 2018.   Pat was born in Mannington, West Virginia the daughter of the late Bradley Toothman and Maxine Fry Toothman. She was an avid reader, amazing cook, and enjoyed crocheting. She was married to her devoted husband for 65 years.    In addition to her parents pat was preceded in death by three children, Debbie Ann Ledford, Daniel Allen Ledford and Robert Ledford.   She is survived by...

Amory Lynn Martin, age 46, passed away on October 29, 2018.   Amory was an electrician by trade, and worked for many years in the construction industry. Amory was very active in the Boy Scouts organization, and enjoying time in the outdoors with his sons. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and will always be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, and loving brother.     He was preceded in death by his biological father, Paul Martin; his father, Eugene McCarthy;...

Clemmy Clifton McCracken, age 59, of Lakemont, Georgia passed away on October 26, 2018.   He was born the son of Jimmy McCracken and Geraleen Hipps Taylor on March 14, 1959. Clem was a Christian and an active member of Joy Baptist Church. He enjoyed the outdoors, spending time hunting and fishing. He served his country by being a member of the National Guard for 17 years. He was a loving husband, father and Papaw.   In addition to his father, one son, Eric Poteete, preceded him...

Patsy Wall McCrackin, age 76, of Lakemont, GA passed on October 22, 2018 after an extended illness.   Patsy was a lifelong resident of Rabun County. She was the daughter of the late Claude R. Wall and the late Savannah Page Wall. Patsy was a Christian, and was a member of the Joy Baptist Church for over 60 years. She will always be remembered for how much she loved to sing gospel music and always attended each singing service. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, who always...

Michael Charles Rivers, age 69, of Rabun Gap, Georgia passed away on October 18, 2018 at Mission Hospital in Asheville, North Carolina.   Michael was born on December 8, 1948 to the late Robert Andrews Rivers and Elizabeth Jones Rivers in Miami, Florida. He was a member of the Head of Tennessee Baptist Church in Dillard, Georgia. In his professional life, Michael worked as a graphic designer for Macon Printing. He was a lover of all dogs, especially his “Gracie.” He was...

Charles Lawrence Todd, age 76, passed away on October 8, 2018.   Charles was born on March 8, 1942 to Frank and Martha Kee Todd.   In June of 1967 he married, Suzanne Kersey. Charles moved to Rabun County in 1977 where he worked as a Physician’s Assistant with Dr. John Fowler and Dr. Richard Turner. He was educated at the West Georgia College (BA Math), La Grange College (BA Chemistry), Medical College of Georgia (BS PA), North Georgia College (MS Education), American...

Joan Scruggs Kinzly, age 78, of Sky Valley, Georgia, passed away on September 26, 2018.   Joan was born the daughter of the late William Lafayette Scruggs and Ola Belle Burrell Scruggs on April 14, 1940. She was a lifelong resident of Rabun County, and a member of the Clayton Baptist Church.   Joan was the owner and operator of April Leigh’s Boutique Clothing Store. She enjoyed golf, tennis and playing bridge. Joan was a member of the Anita Roper W.M.U. group. She was a...

Mildred Stewart Whittaker, 75, of Rabun Gap, passed away Sept. 21, 2018. The family will receive visitors on Monday, Sept. 24 at Beck Funeral Home from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.  The funeral service will be held at The Clayton First United Methodist Church Tuesday Sept. 25 at 11 a.m. with Reverend Jeremy Noffsinger officiating. Burial will follow at Rabun Memory Park. Mildred was born July 5, 1943 in Pickens County, South Carolina. She graduated from Pickens County High School in 1960, then...