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Kenneth Wilson Hastings, 60 of lakemont, GA.,died February 04, 2019 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, GA.

Born in Macon County North Carolina to the late Howard and Katherine Kell Hastings he was a carpenter and was of the Church of God Faith.

He is preceded in death besides his parents by his wife, Kim Welch by one brother, Jimmy Hastings and one sister, Phyllis Johnson and is survived by one son, Adam Hastings of Central South Carolina., one daughter, Brooke Smith of Lakemont GA., one brother, Mark Hastings of Franklin, NC., two sisters, Donna Layman (Greg) of Serveirville, TN., and Sharron Sexton (Robert) of Lakemont, GA., Three grandchildren and one great grandchild also survive .

The body has been cremated and a memorial service will be held at a later date. The family is at their respective residences.

Hunter Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

An on-line obituary and guest register is available at www.hunterfuneralhomega.com

Mary Alice Watts Anglin, age 77, of Clayton, Georgia, passed away on February 2, 2020.

Mary was born the daughter of the late Henry William Watts and Edna Ann Tanner Watts on May 3, 1942. Mary was a Christian and a member of the Baptist Faith. In her professional life she worked as a beautician. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her twin brothers, Henry and Luther Watts; her first husband, Hank Stephens; second husband, Donald Anglin; two great-grandchildren, Summer Vinson and Paisley Sutton.

Her survivors include her daughter Dana Wilson (Dwight “Flip”); step-daughter, Brooke Teague; step-son, Jeremy Lackey; three brothers, Frank (Virginia) Watts, James (Marie) Watts, Russell Watts;; two sisters, Virginia (J.V.) Nichols, Jean Browning; two grandchildren, Courtnie Welch, Labraun Sutton; three step-grandchildren, Madilyn Kowalsky, Cooper Kowalsky, Ashton Lackey; four great-grandchildren, Ryleigh Vinson, Alaina Vinson, Knox Sutton, Briar Sutton; several nieces and nephews; her special buddy, Randy Teague also survives her.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday February 4, 2020 at the Beck Funeral Home from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm.

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday February 5, 2020 in the Chapel of the Beck Funeral Home at 2:00 pm with Rev. Adam Wright and Rev. Jewell Gaines officiating.

Burial will follow the service in the Watts Family Cemetery.

The family will be at Randy’s Horse Camp 334 Henry Page Road off of Warwoman Road, in Clayton, Georgia.

Beck Funeral Home, in Clayton, Georgia, is in charge of the arrangements. If there are any questions, please call 706-782-9599. An online Memorial Register Book is available at www.beckfuneralhome.com.

Jo Anne Beasley, age 78 passed away February 3, 2020. She was the daughter of the late  John Dekle and Lizzie Mae Beard.

She is survived by her Husband Tommy Beasley. Brothers and sisters in laws Maurice Odell and Vera Beasley, and Bill and Vera Beasley, two nieces , four great nieces and nephews and four great great nieces and nephews

Helen Elizabeth Davis Bever, 84, of Rabun Gap, GA passed away peacefully Sunday, January 26, 2020. Born in East Point, GA, the daughter of the late Jodie Lee and Nora Miller Davis. In addition to her parents, she was also predeceased by her husband, AR Bever; brother Harry Davis; and sons, Beauvais, Demetrius and Jason Randall.

Helen had a long and varied life. Professionally she worked at the National Park Community College in Hot Springs, Arkansas, waitressed, instructed yoga, belly dancing lessons, community volunteer and participated in many art and teaching classes.

As an accomplished artist, she painted mountain landscapes, streams and florals. She hand carved a beautiful elephant alabaster statue and a wood freedom flight piece which received many accolades. She especially enjoyed gardening and spending time with her faithful pet companion Lilly and had a wonderful personality that could light up a room.

She was fearless in character and will be missed by many friends, church members and her family. Special appreciation is expressed to Jim and Gail McDaniel.

Helen is survived by her son, Maurice (Vicky) Randall, sister Jody (Cliff) Manus, sister-in-law Julia Davis, daughter-in-law Wendy Randall, grandchildren Melissa (Earl) Cranor, Jenny Adams, Chris (Theresa) Randall, Brandy (Justin) Verton, 4 great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held at 11am Saturday, February 8, 2020 at Rush Cemetery, Coweeta Church Road in Otto, NC with Rev. Doug Volk officiating. In memory of Helen, live outdoor potted plant donations, at graveside, would be appreciated and will be planted in her honor in the spring.

Beck Funeral Home, in Clayton, Georgia, is in charge of the arrangements. If there are any questions, please call 706-782-9599. An online Memorial Register Book is available at www.beckfuneralhome.com.

Dorothy “Dot” W. Green, 94, of Clayton, passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2020, at Cannon Wood Villages in Tiger. Dot was the youngest daughter of Terrell and Ina Wilkinson of Toccoa.  Dot grew up in Stephens County, graduate from the University of Georgia with a degree in Home Economics. After graduation, she worked as a Home Demonstration Agent for the University of Georgia Extension Service.  Her work brought her to Rabun County in 1949 where she met and married Jack Powell Green and began working in the family business The Green Hotel in Clayton.

Dot was an avid golfer and card Shark, enjoying both bridge and golf with coconspirators.

She was a faithful member of the Clayton First United Methodist Church and several of the UMW women’s circles.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Jack and her brother and sisters; Grace Patten of Clayton, Dr. Charlton Wilkinson, DVM of Manchester, TN, Sue Stith of Columbia, SC and Ellis Sexton of Clayton.

She is survived by her sons and daughter-in-laws, Jay and Bess Green and Gary and Linda Green, all of Clayton, grandsons Jake Green and Andrew Land of Atlanta, Nic and Ashley Green of Jefferson, Jack and Brynn Green of Athens and Michael Green of Bandon, Oregon. One great grandson, Nicholas Powell Green, Jr. of Jefferson and locally, one niece, Martha Folsom

The family will receive friends Tuesday January 28, 2020 at Clayton First United Methodist Church from 12:30 pm until 1:45 pm.

A Funeral service will be held Tuesday at 2:00 pm at Clayton First United Methodist Church with Rev. Zack Martin officiating. Dot will be laid to rest in the Clayton Cemetery.

A celebration of Life will be held at Cannonwood Village on Wednesday January 29, 2020 at 1:30 pm.

In Lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to Clayton First United Methodist Church PO Box 703 Clayton, GA 30525 in memory of Mrs. Dorothy W. Green.

Beck Funeral Home, in Clayton, Georgia, is in charge of the arrangements. If there are any questions, please call 706-782-9599. An online Memorial Register Book is available at www.beckfuneralhome.com.

John Cornell Gullett, 82, of Rabun Gap, GA, passed away on Monday January 27, 2020 at Mountain View Health Care Center.
Born December 29, 1937 in Anderson, TN, he was the son of the late Jewells Gullett and Dorthey Gullett. He lived most of his life in Rabun County and worked as a boy scout ranger for Camp Rainey Mountain and he was a veteran of the United States Air Force and a member of Tiger Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Wilma Gullett and by his parents, Jewells and Dorthey Gullett. He is survived by two sons, Mark Gullett of Eden, NC and Stephen Gullett of Rabun Gap, GA, by a sister, Patricia Rezentes of Tennessee and also by four grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

The body has been cremated and a memorial service will be held at a later date.

The family is at their respective residences.

Barbara Louetta Cannon Jenkins, age 82, of Dillard, Georgia, passed away on January 26, 2020.

Barbara was the daughter of the late Irvin Cannon and the late Bessie Swafford Cannon on July 21, 1937. Barbara was known for her love of flowers. Her children and grandchildren meant everything to her. She passed on her knowledge of canning, sewing and many other life skills to them. In her professional life she worked as a seamstress for Clayburn Manufacturing.

In addition to her parents, one brother, Carl Leroy Cannon; two sisters, Inez Hardy and Jackie Houck, preceded her in death.

She leaves behind her loving husband, Gordon Jenkins, of the home; one son, Bobby Hamilton (Michelle), of Satolah, Georgia; four daughters, Marlene Anderson, of Clayton, Carol Owens, of Anderson, SC, Anita Hamilton, of Rabun Gap, Kim McKay (Ricky), of Clayton; one brother, Tommy Cannon of Smyrna, Georgia; one sister, Wilma Jean Trusty of Mountain City; nine grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren also survive her.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday January 28, 2020 at the Beck Funeral Home from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm.

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday January 29, 2020 in the Chapel of the Beck Funeral Home at 11:00 am with Rev. Gabe Southards officiating.

Interment will follow the service in the Rabun Memory Park.

The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations should be made in Barbara’s memory to the Hospice of Northeast Georgia 2150 Limestone Parkway Ste. 222 Gainesville, Georgia 30501.

Beck Funeral Home, in Clayton, Georgia, is in charge of the arrangements. If there are any questions, please call 706-782-9599. An online Memorial Register Book is available at www.beckfuneralhome.com.

Lloyd Sylvia “Buck” Craig, age 88, of Clayton. GA passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2020 at his home surrounded by family and friends. Buck was born December 4, 1931 in Rabun County and was the son of the late Ina Cleo Holcombe Craig and Virgil Columbus Craig of the Bridge Creek Community.

He was a veteran of the United States Army of the Korean Conflict and was stationed in Alaska. He loved the outdoors and spent his free time hunting, fishing and camping. He was a carpenter and a member of Battle Branch Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Virgil and Ina Craig, by five brothers, L.E. Craig, Wilford Craig, Jess Craig, James Craig and George Craig and by five sisters, Gladys Craig, Myrtle Caudell, Nora Bingham, Ive Lee and Evelyn Alley.

He is survived by his wife, Jane Gipson Craig of the home, a son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Lawanda Craig of Clayton, GA,a brother, Jack Craig of Otto, NC, sisters, Leo Smiley of Bryson City, NC and Ruth Parker of Loganville, GA. Two granddaughters, Jessica Welch (Andrew) and Jan Bader (Kyle), two grandsons, Will Craig and Garrett Craig and three great grandchildren, Brendalyn Welch, Jake Bader and Brooklyn Bader also survive.

The body is at Hunter Funeral Home where the family will receive friends at the Eastside Chapel of Hunter Funeral Home on Wednesday, January 29, 2020 from 12:00 noon until 1:00pm (the funeral hour).
Funeral services will be on Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at 1:00pm at the Eastside Chapel of Hunter Funeral Home with Rev. Madison McCrackin, Rev. Jewell Gaines, and Jack Craig officiating. Burial will follow at Rocky Grove Cemetery.

The family would like to thank the Pruitt Hospice Nursing Staff for their compassion and care for Buck during his illness and family, friends and community for the prayers, calls and food during this time.

The family is at the home on Craig Drive off Warwoman Rd. in Clayton, GA.

Franco C. Cintora, 74, of Rabun Gap, GA passed away Monday, January 27, 2020 at his home.
Born in Guanajuato, Mexico on July 26, 1945, he was the son of Guadalupe Cintora and Nicolasa Carmona Cintora. He was a carpenter and of the Catholic faith.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Guadalupe and Nicolasa Cintora and a son, Socorro Cintora. He is survived by a Companion , Dessie Jane Gibson of Rabun Gap, GA, two sons, Tommy Welborn (Theresa) of Clayton, GA, Franco Cintora (Stonny) of Clayton, GA, two daughters, Ancella Chism(Robbie McCutchen) of Mountain City, GA, Nicolasa Watson (Tony) of Rabun Gap, GA, one brothers, Trinidad Cintora , a sister, Isidra Cintora Gomez of Mexico. Twelve grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren also survive.
The body is at Hunter Funeral Home where the family will receive friends on Wednesday January 29, 2020 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at the Eastside Chapel of Hunter Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday January 30, 2020 at 1:00pm at the Eastside Chapel of Hunter Funeral Home with Rev. Thomas Burrell officiating. Burial will follow at Pickett Cemetery.

The family is at the home on Asa Cove Road.

Jack Elmer Bradshaw, 83, of Clayton, GA passed away Saturday, January 25, 2020 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, GA.
Born September 20, 1936 in Towns County, GA ,he was the son of the late Clinton Bradshaw and Corrie Eller. He was a self-employed carpenter and was a United States Army veteran and was of the Baptist faith.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Sue English Bradshaw and his parents, Clinton and Corrie Bradshaw, a brother, Elbert Verlon Bradshaw and by a sister, Leona Tyler.
He is survived by four daughters, Sharon Bradshaw Vinson (Bobby), Marlene Defoor, Rita Bradshaw and Janet Bradshaw Bush (Joey), all of Clayton, GA, by two brothers, Alvin Bradshaw and Grady Bradshaw of Clayton, GA. Ten grandchildren and five great grandchildren also survive.
The body is at Hunter Funeral Home where the family will receive friends and family on Monday, January 27, 2020 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at 1:00pm at the Chapel of Hunter Funeral Home with Rev. Joe McCrackin officiating. Burial to follow at Persimmon Cemetery.
The family is at the home on Rasberry Drive in Clayton, GA.

Luther Julius Evans Jr., age 75, of Hartwell, Georgia, passed away on January 22, 2020.

Luther was born the son of the late Luther Julius Evans Sr. and Clessie Ellenburg Evans on December 31, 1944. Luther was a Christian and a member of the New Hope Baptist Church in Seneca, South Carolina and an honorary member of the Abundant Life Church in Hartwell, Georgia. In his professional career Luther worked for Duke Power, as a pipe fitter. He was an avid fan of all sports and a huge supporter of the Clemson Tigers. He enjoyed being outdoors as well, and enjoyed spending time fishing.

In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by, one son, Anthony Evans;  one grandson, Josh Evans; one sister, Evelyn Patterson.

In addition to his mother, his survivors include his loving companion of thirty years, Ruth Shirley; two sons, Scotty Evans, of Seneca, South Carolina, Mark Evans, of Seneca, South Carolina; his brother, Kenneth Evans, of Rock Hill, South Carolina; brother in law, Bo Patterson; his sister, Carol Holland, of Seneca, South Carolina; six grandchildren, and several great-grandchildren also survive him.

The family will receive friends on Saturday January 25, 2020 at the Beck Funeral Home from 1:00 pm until 2:00 pm.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday January 25, 2020 in the Chapel of the Beck Funeral Home at 2:00 pm with Rev. Michael Rogers officiating.

Burial will follow the service in the Oconee Memorial Cemetery in Seneca, South Carolina.

Beck Funeral Home, in Clayton, Georgia, is in charge of the arrangements. If there are any questions, please call 706-782-9599. An online Memorial Register Book is available at www.beckfuneralhome.com.

Emma Sue Free Thurmond, age 75, of Rabun Gap, GA passed away on January 17, 2020 with her family by her side. She was born February 20, 1944 the daughter of the late Harvie D. and Susie Wilson Free.

In addition to her parents Emma Sue was preceded in death by one son, Matthew Thurmond; one Grandson Casey Thurmond.

She is survived by her husband, Charles Thurmond of Rabun Gap, GA; two sons, Charles Christopher (Marly) Thurmond of Rabun Gap, GA., Eric Clifford (Jennifer) Thurmond of Commerce, GA; three brothers, Terry (Deborah) Free of Toccoa, GA, Tim (Ann) Free of Tiger, GA, Tony (Lynn) Free of Tiger, GA; seven grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews also survive.

She was of the Baptist faith and a member of Wolffork Baptist Church. She was a graduate of Rabun County High School class of 1962 and attended trade school and studied Stenography. Both Emma Sue and Charles worked for the FBI in Washington, DC for two and a half years. Then Charles entered the Army and they lived in different locations as he was moved from different bases, until Charles was deployed to Vietnam. Emma Sue enjoyed taking care of children and family; she enjoyed traveling, fishing and was also a great cook. She was a member of Georgia Tribe Eastern Cherokee State Recognized, and was an officer in the DAV Chapter 15 Auxiliary. She was a member of the Native American Warrior Society Auxiliary and delivered food to needy families in North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia. Emma Sue was very involved with her church for many years until her health kept her from participating.

The family will receive friends on January 19, 2020 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Funeral Service will be held 2:00 PM January 20, 2020 at Wolffork Baptist Church with Rev. Bill Barker officiating. Interment will follow in the Wolffork Baptist Church Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the Alzheimer’s Association

855 Abutment Road Suite 6 Dalton, GA  30721 or The Arthritis Foundation 1355 Peachtree St NE Suite 600 Atlanta, GA 30309 in memory of Emma Sue Free Thurmond.