Karan B. Cathey

AUGUST 20, 1952 ~ MAY 14, 2019

Karan Belinda Cathey passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 14. A lifelong Rabun County resident, Karan was the daughter of Ellis and Kate Cathey, late of Mountain City. She was also preceded in death by her older brother, Frank Cathey of Mountain City.

Karan is survived by her brothers, John and Dennis Cathey. John resides in Greenwood, South Carolina, with his wife Bernice. Dennis lives in Cornelia, Georgia, with his wife Vicki. Karan is also survived by several nieces and nephews, and great-nieces and nephews who brought her much joy.

Karan was a graduate of Rabun County High School and owned and operated Karan’s Café and Catering in Rabun Gap for decades until declining health prevented her from doing so. Karan was renowned for her ability to create whatever her clients desired, whether “down home” cooking or an elegant wedding reception.

Karan loved Rabun County and loved taking care of people. She was the primary caregiver for her mother Kate Cathey during the last years of Kate’s life. She was a wonderful daughter, sister and friend.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 15 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Beck Funeral Home in Clayton. Services will be held on Thursday, May 16 at 11:00 a.m. at Beck Funeral Home, with Rev. James Turpen officiating. Interment will follow at Rabun Memory Park.

Memorial donations can be made to the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia at 46 Plaza Way, Clayton, Georgia, 30525. The food bank’s website is foodbanknega.org.

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.

Ida Webb

APRIL 6, 1934 ~ MAY 8, 2019

Ida Webb, age 85, of the Cannonwood Assisted Living facility, passed away peacefully with her daughter and family at her bedside on May 8th, 2019.

Ida was born on April 6th, 1934 to the late William and Polly (Watkins) Webb, from Otto, NC. She was the youngest of 12 siblings. She has one remaining sister, Omie Webb, 91, of Otto, NC. She was preceded in death by her parents, 8 brothers, Lawrence, Truey, Lester, Joe, Grover, Lewis, Richard, and Lee Webb; two sisters, Lenora Munson and Bertie Crane.

Ida has one daughter, Melessa Alley (Michael) of Lakemont and one grandson, Parker Alley, also of Lakemont.

Visitation will be held at Beck Funeral Home on Friday May 10, 2019 from 6 – 8 pm. Funeral service will be held on Saturday May 11, 2019 at 11:00 am with Rev. Madison McCrackin and Rev. Jeff Houston officiating. Burial will follow in the Joy Baptist Church Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Ida’s memory to the Joy Baptist Church.

Special thanks to ALL the amazing staff at Cannonwood. Thank you from the bottom of my heart, and thank you for loving my mom. Special thanks to homestead hospice for the amazing care and compassion you showed to my mom and me.

Lonnie Calvin Queen

FEBRUARY 6, 1936 ~ MAY 8, 2019

Calvin Lonnie Queen, 83, of Canon, Georgia, formerly of Mountain City, passed away May 8, 2019.

He was the son of the late J.D. Queen and late Mary Magdalene Chastain Queen. He began his career in the printing industry at the Clayton Tribune and Cross Printing. Calvin then moved to Atlanta and worked in the printing industry there until his retirement. He loved hunting and fishing and enjoyed being outdoors. In his younger years he enjoyed riding his Harley motorcycle. He was a loving father and grandfather.

In addition to his parents, a brother, Bill Queen, preceded him in death.

Calvin is survived by one son, Scott Queen of Braselton, Georgia; two daughters Becky Queen of Braselton, Georgia, Sandra Queen of Rabun Gap, Georgia; one brother, Monroe Queen of Clayton, GA; two sister Lorene Sanders of Canon, Georgia, Bonnie Queen Dyson of Greencastle, Pennsylvania; four grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren also survive.

No service is planned at this time.

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.

William Earle Chase

SEPTEMBER 27, 1940 ~ MAY 4, 2019

It is with great sadness that the family of William Earle Chase announces his sudden passing, on Saturday, May 4, 2019. Born in Washington, D.C., Bill grew up in Macon, Georgia at the Methodist Home for Children and Youth. He graduated with honors from Lanier High School with an ROTC rank of Captain. He graduated from Emory University, where he was a member of Sigma Nu fraternity, with a major in chemistry. He served 3 years in the United States Navy as an officer and served aboard several ships including the U.S.S. Muliphen. After the Navy, he began his career of more than 30 years with the Eastman Chemical Company. Following his retirement, he and his wife, Joann, moved to Ocala, Florida, then to Macon, Georgia. In 2011, they move Clayton, Georgia, in the Blue Ridge Mountains. He was a member of the Kiwanis Club in Kingsport and Clayton. Bill was a member of the Clayton First United Methodist Church where he served on the staff parish committee and other capacities. Bill enjoyed his time with his son as a Boy Scout troop leader in Kingsport. He enjoyed sailing, fishing, travel, and writing. He co-edited Patches of the Quilt: True Stories from a Children’s Home. Bill also wrote numerous short stories and poems, including the poem “A Moon Dance Thing” to celebrate the recent eclipse.

Bill was always one to make friends wherever life led him. Most important to Bill was his family for which he held a great and never-ending love. He is survived by his wife of fifty years, Joann, his son Mark (Christina), granddaughter Rebecca, his brother Edwin (Carol), and twenty-four nieces and nephews, and many cousins.

A memorial service well be held for Bill on Saturday, May 11th, at Clayton First United Methodist Church, 71 South Main Street, Clayton, GA 30525. Visitation with the family will begin at 1pm in the church sanctuary with the service to begin at 2pm.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made in Bill’s memory to the Methodist Home for Children and Youth, 304 Pierce Avenue, Macon, GA 31204.

Mary Jean Barber

JANUARY 17, 1936 ~ MAY 3, 2019

Mary Jean Hopper Barber, age, 83 of Rabun Gap, Ga., passed away May 3, 2019. She was born January 17, 1936, the daughter of the late LD and Kate Ledford Hopper. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Barber; brother, Bruce Hopper.

She is survived by two sons, Jay Barber of Atlanta, GA., Kirk Barber (Penny) of Griffin, GA., one daughter Chrislee Barber Carden (Kevin) of Hapeville, GA., two grandchildren Blake Chapman Barber and Caroline Grace Barber.

Jean was a member of Betty’s Creek Baptist Church. She was employed as a teacher with the Fulton County School System, where she taught chemistry, physical science, and earth science. She was a past president of the Delta Kappa Gamma sorority. She also spent time working as an accountant. Jean was a loving mother and grandmother who will be greatly missed.

The family will receive friends on Sunday May 5, 2019 at the Beck Funeral Home from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Monday May 6, 2019 in the Chapel of the Beck Funeral Home with Rev. Don Samples officiating. Interment will follow at Rabun Memory Park.

The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made in Jean’s Memory to the Alzheimer’s Association 855 Abutment Road Suite 6 Dalton, GA 30721.

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.