All Obituaries

William (Bill) Harry Smart, loved by all who knew him, passed away suddenly on Thursday, July 12th in Tiger, Georgia.    Bill was born in Detroit, Michigan on August 5th, 1941.  He and his wife, Susan, were married for 53 years and lived in Ypsilanti, Michigan before relocating to Lake Burton.  Bill worked at Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti for 34 years and held numerous positions at the university.  During his tenure, Bill oversaw the construction of...

Jeremy Robert Petteys, age 46 of Long Creek, South Carolina, passed away on Sunday July 15, 2018.   Jeremy was the owner of the Long Creek General Store. Jeremy always loved his customers and loved being a part of the community. He enjoyed being outdoors, and loved spending time in nature. He enjoyed rafting, kayaking, mountain climbing, fireworks, and gardening and was known for always helping others, and being kind hearted. He was an avid fan of music, and especially enjoyed all...

John Herron Patrick, age 74, of the Persimmon Community in Clayton, GA passed away on July 14, 2018 with his family by his side. He was born on July 29, 1943 in Atlanta, GA to the late Rabun Neel Patrick and Mildred Parrish Patrick. He is survived by his wife Margaret Somerville Patrick.  The couple married on September 10, 1965 in Atlanta, GA and cherished their 52 years together.    John is survived by his daughter Bray Patrick-Lake and her husband, Dr. Mark Lake; and...

  Dr. Elaine Ramey Beck, D.D.S., 76, passed away following a lengthy battle with cancer on Saturday, June 30th, 2018.  She was born on September 6, 1941, in Bellflower, California, the daughter of the late Mildred and Wiley Ramey.  She was the eldest of 3 children and is survived by her brothers, Wiley P. Ramey, Jr., and James Ramey.    Dr. Beck grew up in the San Joaquin Valley on California and graduated from Coalinga High School in Coalinga, California, in...

Dorothy Nelle Houston Cannon, age, 95 of Clayton, Ga., passed away June 23, 2018.  She was the daughter, of the late Issac Montgomery and Elmer “Mollie” Brown Houston. She was also preceded in death by her husband Leo Rash Cannon, one son Coach Michael Alan Cannon, four brothers, Herman, Ray, Hilliard, and Roy Houston, two sisters Eva Gibson, and Cleo Franks.   She is survived by one son Roger Olin Cannon (Kay) of Lula, Ga., six grandchildren, Michelle Cannon Lyle of...

Elizabeth Davis Gilbert went to her Forever Home on Tuesday, June 19, after a long and faithful life. She celebrated her 90th birthday this year. She was a long time resident of Rabun County.   She was born May 9, 1928 in Biltmore, North Carolina to Andrew William and Johnnie Evans Davis. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eddie Gilbert, and siblings, Wade Allen Davis, Jeannette Cook, and Caroline Walker.   She is survived by her daughters, Andrea Gilbert Black (Robby),...

Stanley Dwight  Rourke, age 66, of Clayton, Ga., passed away June 10, 2018. He was born July 26, 1951 in Jacksonville, Florida, the son of the late Edward Rourke and Ethel Lucille Campbell.   He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years Janelle Dorney Rourke and one son and daughter in law, Michael Steven and Cindy Rourke, and three grandchildren Austin, Tyler, and Gaby Rourke.   Stanley was a loving husband, father and grandfather who loved spending time with his family....

Lee Irvin McCutchan, age, 75, of Clayton, Georgia passed away on June 5, 2018.He was   the son of the late Gerald and Margorie McCombs McCutchan. His wife of 50 years Kay McCutchen, precedes him in death. He is survived by one son John McCuthen of Toronto, Canada, and one sister Joyce Young of Eugene, Oregon. Lee was an active member of Rocky Grove Baptist Church. There will be a memorial service conducted on Saturday June 9, 2018 at 11:00 am at Rocky Grove Baptist Church with...

Lester Foster, age 82, of Rabun Gap, Georgia, passed away on June 1, 2018.   Lester was the son of the late Mr. Ira Frank Foster and Mrs. Blonie Lee Forrester Foster and was born on February 10, 1936 in Rabun County.   Lester was self employed and worked in the grading business. Lester enjoyed giving back and volunteering his time at the church food pantry and working in the kitchen at the church. He always enjoyed helping anyone who needed help. Lester was a member of the...

Vernon Burnette, age 81, of Rabun Gap, Georgia, passed away on May 30, 2018.   Vernon was born on April 3, 1937 in Scaly, North Carolina to the late Otis and Hattie Burnette. Throughout his life Vernon worked at several local businesses. He worked at Rabun Mills plant, 441 Self Service Gas in Mountain City, Sangamo and Wal-Mart. He loved antique cars, all typed of sports and gospel music. He was one of the friendliest people ever, and had never met a stranger. Vernon was well known...