All Obituaries

Tim Woods, 60, gained his heavenly wings on September 17, 2021, surrounded by his family. Tim owned and operated TNW Custom Cabinets for 29 years. He enjoyed working with folks designing and building custom cabinets for their homes.  He had a true natural woodworking talent.    Tim was born on Thanksgiving Day, November 24, 1960 to the late Clyde Wood and Marie Welch Wood. He was married to Joi Jarrard Woods for 29 years. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death...

Kyle Justyn Lane Dotson age 17 of Lakemont passed away September 14,2021  He was born the son of Kyle Dotson and Bobbie Jo Whitted on August 10,2004. He was an amazing young man with a huge heart. He always worried about others. He wanted others to smile and be happy. He would do whatever it took to put a smile on your face. Whether it meant getting you food, or  him acting like a goofball or him just hugging you with his big long arms and holding you tight. Justyn was the kind of...

Leonardo Raul Frias, age 25, of Tiger, Georgia passed away on September 12, 2021.   Leonardo was born the son of Raul Frias and Mercedes Yepez on April 30, 1996. In his professional life he worked in the construction and electric industries. He was a person who went out of his way to help anyone. He cared for everybody. He was loved by everyone. He was a person curious for every type of job. He experienced the height of eagles while climbing towers. He got to experience many things in...

Horace Vaughn Neely, age 52 of Highlands, N.C., passed away September 10, 2021. He was the son of the late Carl Neely and Geraldine Tritt Neely. He was also preceded in death by one brother Dale Neely.   He is survived by one sister Denise Zachary and husband Ben Zachary of Highlands, NC., one brother Terry Neely of Clayton, Ga., three nieces Candace Keener, Michaela Kaim, Alexis Neely., two nephews Kyle Keener, and Quinton Neely   Vaughn enjoyed coon and bear hunting, he loved...

Mrs. Lillie Mae Wall Peeples, Widow of William “Bill” Peeples of Clayton, Georgia, passed away on September 9, 2021.   Born in the Chechero Community on December 27, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Charlie Wall and the late Effie Smith Wall. As a child she attended the two room school in the Chechero Community, was a graduate of Tallulah Falls High School in 1946, graduate of Middle Georgia College in 1948 and a Cum Laude graduate of Piedmont College in 1953, as...

Marlyn Ellaine Chappell, “Ellaine, Momma, Grandma, GG’, Recently of Cleveland Ga, originally from Clayton Ga passed away at her oldest son’s home after a short battle with cancer.   Ellaine was proceeded in death by her beloved husband DJ and daughter Jody. As well as her parents Will and Maude Smith.   Ellaine is survived by her three sons; Wayne and his wife Roxanne and their two sons Matthew and his wife Sarah, Sean and his wife Shalyn and their children...

Courtney Faith Zajdowicz, age 26, of Mountain City, Georgia passed away on September 1, 2021.   In her professional life she worked as a Supervisor at the Rabun County Detention Center. Previously she had worked at Ingles during her time as a Rabun County High School Student, and went on to work at Alto State Prison, as well as working for a Certified Transport Company. She was currently taking classes online to become an EMT. Courtney was always smiling and outgoing in her...

Doris Edmonds Keener, passed away on August 24, 2021 at the age of 85.  She was born on June 29, 1936 in Clayton to the late William and Bell Edmonds and was later married to the late Wayne Keener.    Doris was a lifelong resident of Rabun County who worked hard on the farm and kept kids on occasion at her home.   Her life as a Christian was dedicated to raising her family, helping to care for elderly relatives, and enjoying family and friends at...

  Charlie Jones Thompson, age 90, died on August 7, 2021 after several years of declining health. He was born in Eatonton, Putnam County, GA and was known by most of his friends and family as CJ.  After completing high school, Charlie joined the Marines and proudly received a sharpshooter medal during training.  He served as a field radio operator during the Korean War and received three campaign stars. After completing military service, Charlie went to work for General...

Maria Olga Mitcham, age 56, of Tiger, Georgia, formerly of Obrajuelo, Mexico, went on to be with her father, Enrique Barcenas, and her children the late David Manuel and the late Serifne Jefferson and her two sisters, Claudia Barcenas and Concepcion Barcenas, on August 5, 2021 after an extended illness.     She leaves behind her loving husband, Robert Mitcham Jr.; her son, Robert Jose “RJ” Mitcham; two daughters, Christina Rogers (James) and Jennifer Gantt (William);...