All Obituaries

Robert Lewis Graham, age 85, of Lakemont, Georgia, was called to his heavenly home on May 25, 2020.   Robert was born on June 3, 1934 in Lindenhurst, New York, to the late Robert Beggs Graham and the late Frances Uge Graham. Robert was a Christian and was a member of the Clayton Baptist Church. He was a veteran of the United States Army and played basketball for the Army Basketball Team that toured Italy playing against local and national teams. He was a graduate of Mercer University...

Elbert Howard Lovell, age 82, of Doraville, Georgia passed away on May, 22, 2020.    Elbert was born the son of the late Howard Robert Lovell and the late Mattie Teems Lovell on June 11, 1937 in Lakemont, Georgia. Elbert was a member of the graduating class of Rabun County High School of 1955.   Elbert was a hard worker and a good man. After serving his country in the Army Reserves, he worked at Emory University, followed by a stint at Artistic Pools where he honed his...

Clarice Elizabeth Johnson Nichols, age 64, of Clayton, Georgia, passed away on May 20, 2020.   Clarice was born the daughter of the late Charles Edgar Johnson and Ollie Laverne Davis Johnson on May 14, 1956. Clarice loved her family and was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed being outdoors and especially liked to deer hunt and fish. She worked with her husband at the Nichols Campground. She always cared for people who were in need and was always a free hearted person....

Carol Ann Vanleeuwen Brown, age 75, of Clayton, Georgia, passed away on May 20, 2020.   Carol was born on July 6, 1944, the daughter to the late Cory Vanleeuwen and Stella Becroft Vanleeuwen. In her professional life she worked as an Inspector for the State of Florida and was an auxiliary State Trooper. Carol loved horses and enjoyed showing miniature horse in the Driving Class. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She lived in Rabun County for several years...

Lewis Farmer Reeves, Jr., age 82, of Clayton, Georgia, passed away on May 19, 2020.   Lewis was born on July 8, 1937 to the late Lewis Farmer Reeves, Sr. and the late Rubye Belle Dickerson Reeves. Lewis was a graduate of Rabun County High School and attended Georgia Institute of Technology. He grew up in the family business and became President of Reeves Hardware for over fifty-five years. During that time he led the company to new locations in Dillard and the Feed and Farm in...

Barbara Richards Beck, age 82, passed away on May 19, 2020.    Barbara was born the daughter of the late Vernon W. Richards and the late Lola Mae Parker Richards on November 19, 1937 in Hampton, SC.   Barbara attended the Medical College of Georgia, School of Radiologic Technology, Augusta, GA. In 1959, Barbara began her forty one year career at Georgia Baptist Hospital in Atlanta, Ga. as a Radiology Technician eventually becoming the Administrator for Special Procedures....

Frank D. Hughes, 87, of Clayton, GA passed away at his home with his family at his side.   Frank was born in Tusquitee, NC to the late Joseph Mack Hughes and the late Elizabeth Shields Hughes. He was names herdsman of the year in 1973, Sunday school teacher at Tiger Church of God. He played the guitar and enjoyed singing. He was a loving Husband, Father, grandfather and brother.   In addition to his parents Frank was preceded in death by his wife Shelby Lambert Hughes; two...

James Thomas (Tommy) Flynt  52 passed away peacefully May 16, 2020 in Clayton, Georgia. He was born in Kennesaw, Ga and lived in Dacula, Ga where he attended school. He leaves behind his parents James and Diane Flynt currently in Tiger, Ga. Two brothers, David H. and Steve L. Flynt from Gwinnett.  Tommy was also extremely fond of his three nieces and two nephews. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, May 31, 2020, at Liberty Baptist Church, Tiger, Ga. At 2:00PM with Pastor...

Effie M. Speed Bleckley went peacefully to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 13 at her home on Warwoman Road, where she lived her entire life.   She was born in Clayton, Georgia on August 5, 1924 to John Ed and Sophie Houck Speed. Effie was preceded in death by her husband John F. Bleckley. They enjoyed fifty-three years of marriage. She was also preceded in death by three brothers; Clyde, Cliff and Jim Speed and one sister, Lorene Cannon.   Effie is survived by five children;...

Albert A. Thrasher, Jr., 81, passed away May 11, 2020, in the Northeast Georgia Hospital after several months of failing health. He was the son of the late Albert A. Thrasher, Sr. and Lorraine Dodson Thrasher.  His sister, Carmie T. Cochrane, and brother, Roy C. Thrasher, predeceased him. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Margaret “Peggy” P. Thrasher, Al and Laura Thrasher, of Weaverville, N.C., and Julie T. and Steve Stuckey of Byers, CO, as well as his adored...