All Obituaries

Cynthia Geer Smith Whitney passed away on September 11th, 2019.   She was born January 8th, 1942 in Coral Gables, Florida and graduated from the University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL.   Cynthia married Moragné (Ranny) Alexander Whitney Jr., still living in Sautee-Nacoochee, GA, on December 27th, 1961 and is survived by her three children: Moragné Alexander (MA) Whitney III of Dawsonville, GA; DuGué Whitney Zion of Phoenix, AZ; and Geer Whitney of Woodstock,...

Clinton Breck Wilburn, age 59, of Lakemont, Georgia passed away on Saturday September 7, 2019.   Clinton was born the son of Lee Ray Wilburn and Joyce Pamela Webb Wilburn on April 6, 1960 in Leesburg, Florida. Throughout his life, Clinton enjoyed the outdoors, and enjoyed fishing and deer hunting. In his professional career, he worked in the construction industry, and as a mechanic, working on  Hot Rod cars that he enjoyed building.   Clinton was preceded in death by his...

Warren Richard Beck Jr, age 55, of Clayton, Georgia passed away September 5, 2019. Warren is the son of Dorothy Ramey Beck and the Late Warren R. Beck.   Warren was a lifelong resident of Rabun County who graduated from Rabun County High School in the class of 1982. He then attended Jacksonville State University. He grew up attending Clayton Baptist Church where he accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. Warren was an avid golfer for many years. He enjoyed being outdoors,...

Olga Mendieta Barcenas, age 49, of Tiger, Georgia, passed away on September 3, 2019. Olga was born the daughter of Bacilio Mendieta and Micaela Hernandez on August 24, 1970 in Guanajuato, Mexico.   Olga was a Catholic attended the St. Helena’s Catholic Church, in Clayton, Georgia. She was known for her giving heart, and always helping those around her.  Olga enjoyed traveling and liked to keep her home clean and inviting for her family. She loved her children and all of...

Carol Parker, age 60, of Clayton, Georgia went home to be with the Lord, on August 29, 2019. She was born the daughter of the late Charles W. Parker and Mary L. Propes Parker on July 27, 1959.   Carol was an animal lover, and enjoyed taking care of her pets. She was a member of the Assembly of God. She enjoyed writing poetry and stories, and was an alumna of Southeastern Bible College.   Her parents preceded her in death.   Her survivors include her sister, Donna Speed...

Emmit Pickens Wood was born August 30, 1929 in Whittier, NC to the late Claude L. and Emma W. Wood. He died peacefully at his home in Scaly Mountain on August 24, 2019. For more than 60 years, he was an active member of the Scaly Mountain Church of God where he served as Sunday School Superintendent and Choir Director. He enjoyed singing, playing guitar and other instruments. He served with the Church of God Men of Action who helped with several projects, including building churches across...

Janet Sue Garvin Dampier, age 70, of Tiger, Georgia, passed away on August 11, 2019, surrounded by her children.   Janet was born the daughter of the late Stephen George Garvin and Gloria Short Garvin, on March 26, 1949 in Traverse City, MI.   Janet loved her family, and loved attending each sporting event that her grandchildren took part in, and always supported them in their athletics. She enjoyed spending time with her family, and playing cards. She will be remembered for...

Judith (Judy) Cannon Nix, 74, of Tiger, passed on August 10, 2019 with her family at her side.   Judy was born in Clayton, Ga the daughter of the late Robert Cannon and the late Edith Elliott Cannon. She graduated from Rabun County High School and married John Douglas Nix. Judy worked as a Certified Pharmacy Tech for many years where she retired from CVS Pharmacy. She was a master seamstress, crafting many wedding dresses, prom dresses, casual and business attire over many years for...

  Jo Shipp Smith, age 81, of Dillard, Georgia, passed away on August 5, 2019.   Jo was born the daughter of Mr. Phocian Shipp and Lela Vandiver Shipp on January 11, 1938. She attended Morgan County High School in Alabama and Jacksonville State University. She was an avid University of Alabama football fan. Roll Tide! She also loved the Atlanta Braves and watched every game – 162 a year. In her professional life, she operated the Silver Sands Restaurant in Destin, Florida...

Susan Jayne Morelli, age 58, of Clayton, Georgia passed away on July 29, 2019. Susan was a Christian and a member of the Catholic Faith. She was born the daughter of the late Edmund and Catherine Morelli, on May 21, 1961. She was a proud graduate of the University of Florida. Go Gators! Her parents preceded her in death.   Her survivors include her daughter, Rosaland Jones; her sisters, Catherine Morelli, Janice Pataky, Sharon Kubat, Nancy Morelli, Jayne Cooper, Rose Ravanelli and...