All Obituaries

On April 13, 2021, Jack Bell Alley of Tiger, Georgia passed over all his favorite fishing holes on lakes Rabun, Yonah and Burton on his way to the heavenly lakes of Glory. Jack was born on January 6, 1932 to the late Jable and Elizabeth Alley. Jack was the last surviving member of his immediate family. He was preceded in death by his son, David Ellis Alley; his granddaughter Katie Lucinda Alley; his great- grandson Isaiah David Powell; his brothers Harry, Bud, Gene, Claude and Bill Alley;...

William Hoyt Grist , age 92, passed away April 12, 2021. He was born September 29, 1928 the son of the late Herschel Judson Sr. and Belle Bleckley Grist. He was preceded in death by his two brothers, Herschel J. Grist Jr., Douglas Grist. He is survived by his wife Carron Grist of Dillard, Georgia.; four daughters, Traci Grist Rob) Ward, Missi (Evan) Mermelstein, Sheri (Eric) Sands, Cindy (Gary) Fricks; four grandchildren, Tripp, Kali, Kyle, and Parker.   William was a loving...

Tammy Gail Dodgins Holbrook, age 49, of Clayton, Georgia, passed away on April 7, 2021.   Tammy was born the daughter of Lewis Dodgins and the late Rose Mary Dodgins on February 26, 1972. Tammy loved growing flowers, helping others, and she never met a stranger. She was a loving wife and mother.   She was preceded in death by her mother, Rose Mary Dodgins.   Her survivors include her father, Lewis Dodgins; her husband, James R. Holbrook; her four sons, Johnny Richmond,...

Eileen “Missy” (Martin) Leathers died on April 4th 2021 as a result of injuries sustained in a fall at her home. Aged 89, she was married to Forest P. Leathers (deceased). She is survived by a brother-James Martin of Westwood, MA, and two sisters-Kathleen Lipsett of Hingham, MA, and Mary Mills of Brockton, MA.   Her four deceased brothers include Francis, John, Joseph J., Sr., and William J. Survived by numerous nieces and nephews, she was born In Framingham, MA, in 1931...

Raymond Leroi Kearns, 86, of Clayton, Ga passed on March 30, 2021.   Raymond was born in Pittsburgh, PA the son of the late John Kearns and the late Ruth Cecelia Mckee Kearns. Raymond served his country proudly in the Army. He was a master carpenter and building Contractor. He attended Antioch Methodist Church in the Warwoman community. He was an avid trout fisherman who loved spending time in the local streams. He enjoyed the solitude of where he lived in Rabun County, the mountain...

Richard Augustus Godfrey, age 73, of Clayton, Georgia, passed away on March 29, 2021.   Richard was born the son of the late Frank Allen Godfrey and the late Icie Savannah Wall Godfrey on May 26, 1947. Richard was an active member of his community and his county, he was a charter member of the Warwoman Fire Department, served as the Commissioner of Rabun County for eight years. He was the 9th district Chairman for one year, as well as serving on the Rabun County Recreation Board for...

Stephen Charles Dillon died December 8th, 2020, of complications of Covid. He is survived by his wife, Sherlene Carnell Dillon of Clayton; his sister, Cynthia Dillon Brown and her husband, James Brown, of Toccoa; his niece, Mary Williams Smith and her husband, Russell Smith, of Toccoa; their two adult children, Maggie and Ben Smith also survive. Numerous nieces and nephews, and great nieces and nephews on the wife’s side of the family also survive and live in South Carolina. His...

Nancy Gunn Henry, age 77, of Clayton, GA, passed away on March 26, 2021. She was born February 24, 1944, the daughter of the late Elbert Gunn and Mildred Long Gunn. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her infant son, Jason Henry.   She is survived by her husband Pat Henry of Clayton, GA, three daughters: Amanda Latham (David), Norman, OK; Kara Henry (Matthew Grimes), Newport, RI; and Rachel Pilvinsky (Marc) of Decatur, GA. Also surviving is one sister, Susan Chong...

Sarah Edna Farr Barnett, age 86, passed away peacefully at her home on March 26, 2021 with her loving family by her side. She was born July 15, 1934 the daughter of the late John Wesley Farr and Gertrude Burnett Farr. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 57 years Willie Dean Barnett, Brother Larry Barnett, step brother Bobby Barnett, sister Maxine Hill, and a precious granddaughter Cori Wooten.   She is survived by two daughters Teresa Posey of Pendelton SC, Aleta...

Pamela Susan Stevens Brokamp, age 67, of Clayton, Georgia passed away on March 18, 2021.   Pamela was born the daughter of the late Lloyd “Dempsey” Stevens and the late Jean Thompson Stevens on March 17, 1954. Pamela was a person who had an outgoing personality and a wonderful sense of humor. She loved to cook especially baking cakes and pies. She loved being outdoors enjoying seeing the flowers, and loving to fish. She worked as a waitress at Clayton Café for many...