Robert Clyde Mashburn, Sr.: Obituary
Obituaries February 22, 2020
Robert Clyde Mashburn, Sr. (Bob) of Tiger, GA, age 91, died peacefully on February 13, after a brief period of illness. Bob was born in 1928 in Union County, Georgia, to Jesse Clyde Mashburn and Vonnie Augusta Smith.
While serving in the U.S. Army Bob met and married JoAnne Ness in the Territory of Alaska. After an honorable discharge from the army in 1951 as a Private, First Class, they lived in Seattle, WA; Detroit, MI; and Blairsville, GA before setting in Rabun County in 1956. Bob was a long-time member of the Tiger Methodist Church. After retiring from Clayburne Manufacturing, Bob was known throughout Rabun County and the surrounding area for his vegetable stand.
Bob had a lifelong love of music that began in his youth at home, making music with his brothers. While at North Georgia Trade & Vocational School, Bob and Alvin Carnes started the Black Rock Quartet, which years later became High Country Bluegrass.
Bob is preceded in death by his parents; brothers Buel and Junior, his wife Joanne Ness Mashburn; son, Robert (Bobby) Clyde Mashburn, Jr; and daughter, Luanne Mashburn Sosebee. He is survived by his brothers Edward (Shirley) Mashburn and Richard (Reba) Mashburn of Blairsville, GA; brother El (Cathy) Mashburn of Linden, MI; Dwight (Bonnie) Mashburn of Prospect, TN; sister-in-law Arlene Mashburn, Blairsville, GA; daughter Barbara Anderson (Mark Hannan) of Washington, DC; son Chuck (Amy) Mashburn of Tiger, GA; son Alan Mashburn of Tiger, GA; daughter Lori Angela (Hugh) Nobles of Suwanee, GA; seven grandchildren: Tonya (Joao) Godoy (Avon, CT), Anna (James) Bailey (Hartwell, GA), Suzanne (Danny) Merce (Hartwell, GA), Brenna (Ashley) Thomas (Hahira, GA), Elizabeth (David) Brown (Hartwell, GA), Andrew (Amy) Sosebee (Ashville, NC) and Lena Gillam Nobles (Suwanee, GA); and sixteen great-grandchildren.
Bob will be remembered by family and friends for his love of family and music. A celebration of life will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, April 18th, 2020 at Tiger United Methodist Church, with Rev. James Turpen officiating. A reception will follow.
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Fred Dennis Chamblee: Obituary
Obituaries February 22, 2020Fred Dennis Chamblee, 72, of the Persimmon Community went to be with his LORD and Savior February 15, 2020 with family members by his side. He was born December 15, 1947 at Clayton’s Maternity Home. His parents were the late Fred Verdo “Lit” Chamblee and Zettie Lovell Chamblee.
He was a graduate of Rabun County High School Class of 1966 and North Georgia Technical School in 1968. He served in the US Army with Battery C, 94th Artillery Division Army Security Agency while stationed at the Germany Command during the Vietnam Era. He returned home to Rabun County in 1970 and worked at Rabun Metal Products before beginning his career with the state Department of Transportation where he retired in 2005 as a Surveyor Party Chief. In 1979, he married Rosalyn Ethel Nichols. His daughter Jill Bray and her husband Chuck Bray live in the Persimmon Community and are parents to his three grandchildren, Jase Dennis Bray, Grady Willis Bray, and Lilly Carlene Bray. His son Matthew Judson Chamblee and his wife Nikki Burau Chamblee currently reside in Monument, Colorado. Dennis was preceded in death by one son Clifford Dennis Chamblee.
Dennis was very family oriented and spent the better part of his free time with his family. He was a lifetime church member holding various positions making sure his family attended regularly. He enjoyed the outdoors and was an avid hunter and an excellent marksman.
Being civic minded, Dennis was a founding member of the Tallulah-Persimmon Volunteer Fire Department where he faithfully served for over 40 years and answered “the call” many, many times. He also served the community by being Chairman of the Board of the Persimmon Community Club.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday 18, 2020 at the Beck Funeral Home from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, February 19th at 11:00 a.m. at the Persimmon Baptist Church officiated by Rev. Richard Wright. He will be laid to rest at Persimmon Baptist Church Cemetery and received full fireman honors.
In lieu of flowers donations should be made in Dennis’s Memory to the Tallulah-Persimmon Volunteer Fire Department 344 Persimmon Road Clayton, GA 30525 or the Persimmon Community Club.
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.
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Nita Carolyn Mosteller Davis: Obituary
Obituaries February 22, 2020
Nita Carolyn Mosteller Davis, age 92, of Clayton, Georgia passed away on February 16, 2020.
Nita was born in Florida to the late West Mosteller and the late Helen Riley Mosteller on April 5, 1927. In 1954 she married her late husband Thomas Leo Davis Sr. She cared for her home, and enjoyed knitting, reading, quilting and was very active in her church.
In addition to her parents and her husband, Nita was preceded in death by one son, Chris Davis; one sister, Miriam Delk.
Her survivors include her two sons, Thomas Davis Jr. of Clayton, Georgia, Scott Davis of Orlando, Florida; one sister, Joyce Albers, of Atlanta, Georgia; three nieces NeeCee Delk-Hulsey, Anna Haber, Mary Helen Burnett; two nephews, Wes Delk, Chappel Collins; four grandchildren, Scott Davis Jr, Samantha O’Keefee, Carly Esteves, Bryan Davis; four great grandchildren, Ethan Esteves, Bryce Esteves, Lucas O’Keeffe, Jackson O’Keeffe.
A memorial mass will be held on March 7, 2020 at the St. Helenas Catholic Church in Clayton, Georgia with a time to be announced closer to service date.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made in Nita’s memory to Amedisys Hospice 53 Rock Drive Toccoa, Georgia 30577.
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.
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James Charles Burnes III: Obituary
Obituaries February 22, 2020
James Charles Burnes III, a resident of Lakemont, GA was retired from Land Management of Georgia Power Co. Mr. Burnes was born in Macon, GA and grew up in Sparta, GA. Mr. Burnes was an Eagle Scout. He attended Young Harris College and the University of Georgia. He served in the United States Air Force in Zweibrucken, Germany. He received two Bachelor of Science Degrees from Georgia College in Milledgeville, GA. Mr. Burnes was a member of Clayton Baptist Church. He was also a member of the Northeast Chapter of the Georgia Power Ambassadors. Charlie spent his time loving his family, telling stories and spoiling his grandchildren and his dogs. Through his love of hunting and fishing, he ministered and witnessed to many people. He never met a stranger and he never failed to ask “Do you know Jesus?”
Charlie was preceded in death by his parents, James Charles Burnes Jr. and Marie Bateman Burnes and one brother, Billy Reynolds.
He is survived by his wife, Theresa Gardner Burnes, of Lakemont; a sister, Hallie Burnes Ellerbee and brother-in-law, Corkey Ellerbee, of Milledgeville; a sister-in-law, Lathia Reynolds, of Covington, GA; a daughter, JaCee Marie Burnes Trpik and son-in-law, Joseph R. Trpik Jr., of Chicago, IL; a son, Brannon Gardner Burnes and daughter-in-law, Summer Lea Burnes of Sylva, NC; three grandchildren, Autumn Marie Burnes, Robert Gardner Burnes and Emma Lea Burnes, of Sylva, NC.
The family will receive friends on Saturday February 22, 2020 at the Clayton Baptist Church from 12:00 pm until 1:00 pm.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday February 22, 2020 at the Clayton Baptist Church at 1:00 pm with Rev. Joey Thompson and Rev. Jason Ellerbee officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations should be made in Mr. Burnes’s memory to the Clayton Baptist Church or to the Clayton Baptist Church’s H.I.M Ministry 87 S. Church Street Clayton, GA 30525 or the Georgia Baptist Children’s Home P.O. Box 329, Palmetto, GA 30268.
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.
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Ronald ‘Ron” Eugene Vandiver: Obituary
Obituaries February 22, 2020
Ronald ‘Ron” Eugene Vandiver, age 52, of Clarkesville, Georgia passed away on February 20, 2020.
Ron was born the son of the late Ronald Eathel Vandiver and Linda Taylor Vandiver on May 24, 1967 in Clayton, Georgia. Ron was a Christian and attended the Level Grove Baptist Church. In professional life he was a Senior Technician at Itron. He loved reading, learning and technology. He enjoyed spending time with his family and loved camping with his sons. He always enjoyed sharing his knowledge and experiences with others. He had a brilliant mind that always enjoyed learning. He especially enjoyed spending time with his grandson.
He was preceded in death by his father, Ronald Eathel Vandiver.
His survivors include his mother, Linda Taylor Vandiver, of Tallulah Falls, Georgia; his wife, Sandra Reed Vandiver, of Clarkesville, Georgia; five sons, Matthew Vandiver (Sophia), James Vandiver (Farrah), Adam Vandiver, David Vandiver, Luke Vandiver, all of Clarkesville, Georgia; his daughter, Lauren Frady (Zack), of Clarkesville, Georiga; two sisters, Amy Sgro (Sam), of Turnerville, Georgia, Melinda Johnson (Michael), of Clayton, Georgia; one grandson, Lawson Frady and a granddaughter on the way.
The family will receive friends on Saturday February 22, 2020 at the Beck Funeral Home in Clayton, Georgia from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm.
A funeral service will be held on Sunday February 23, 2020 in the Chapel of the Beck Funeral Home in Clayton, Georgia at 2:00 pm with Dr. Brian James and Rev. James Turpen officiating.
An interment service will follow the funeral at the Harvey Cemetery in Tallulah Falls, Georgia with Rev. Greg Rogers officiating.
The family asks that in lieu of flowers donations should be made in Ronald’s memory to the St Jude Childrens Research Hospital 501 St Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105-1942 or to the March Of Dimes Donation Processing Center P.O. Box 18819 Atlanta, GA 31126.
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.
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Rev. Harold Wesley Houck: Obituary
Obituaries February 15, 2020
Rev. Harold Wesley Houck, age 91, passed away on February 10, 2020 at his granddaughter’s home.
He was born on July 21, 1928 in Rabun County, Georgia to John and Maude Wilbanks Houck. He was a United States Army Veteran and was retired from General Motors as a group leader. He was a member of the VFW American Legion as well as a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church for many years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Lois Houck a son Gary Houck, one sister Louise Gravley, and two brothers James Houck and Jeff Houck.
He is survived by five daughters, Marie Watts of Clayton, GA., Sandy Walker(Carl) of Lake Orion, MI., Tammy Sparks(Tim) of Jefferson, GA., Susan West(Steve) of Clayton, GA. and Judy Lovell(Tim) of Wiley, GA., two sons, Dale Houck of Clayton, GA., and Norman Houck of Clayton, GA., two sisters, Ruth Shirley of Clayton, GA., and Edna Warren of Snellville, GA., two brothers, Hubert Houck(Lucy) of Clayton, GA., and Roy Houck of Clayton, GA., Seventeen grandchildren, Crystal, Josh, Jacki, Jenni, John, Joe, Amanda, Martha, Alexa, Andrew, Timmy, Tara, Sara, Anna, Robi, Jeffy, and Sissy along with twelve great grandchildren, Caytlin, Candice, Cryslin, Jimmy, Brock, Colby, Gary, Gatlin, Joe Jr, Julia, and Natosha also survive.
The body is at Hunter Funeral Home and will be taken to Pleasant Hill Baptist Church on Wednesday February 12, 2020 where visitation will be held from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM (the funeral hour) with a funeral service to follow conducted by Pastor Raymond Page and Reverend Kenny Griffin.
The family is at the home of his granddaughter on John Houck Road and requests that in lieu of flowers that memorials be made to Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. 344 Henry Page Road,Clayton,Georgia 30525
Hunter Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
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Hunter Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
An on-line obituary and guest register is available at www.hunterfuneralhomega.com
Randolph “Bill” Wilson Reeves: Obituary
Obituaries February 15, 2020
Randolph “Bill” Wilson Reeves, age 85, passed away on February 11, 2020.
Bill was born the son of the late James Randolph Reeves and the late Grace Evelyn Scott Reeves on May 26, 1934. Bill was a Christian and a member of the Clayton First United Methodist Church. He served his country in the Armed Forces, and achieved the rank of Lt. Col in the Army National Guard. In his professional life he was an owner and operator of Reeves Hardware in Clarkesville, Georgia. When he sold the hardware store he began working for the Ace Corporation. He then went on to work as an instructor and Director of the Warehouse Management program at Gwinnett Technical College for fifteen years.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, James Robert Reeves and Jack Scott Reeves; one sister, Mary Jane Reeves.
He leaves behind his loving wife, Sandra Leah Smith Reeves; his children, William Edward Reeves (Nancy Dodd Reeves), of Lilburn, Georgia, Rebekah Reeves Alley, of Lilburn, Georgia, Randolph Scott Reeves (Beth Singletary Reeves), of Decatur, Georgia; four grandchildren, Mary Grace, Liza Marie, Olivia, William; his sister, Grace Evelyn Reeves Church (Douglas Reeves Church), of Clarkesville, Georgia; sisters in law, Faye Sosebee Reeves, of Clarkesville, Georgia, Charlotte Brewer Reeves, of Clarkesville, Georgia; one brother in law, Jack Hubert Grant, of Lone Pine, California.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday February 18, 2020 at the Beck Funeral Home from 11:00 am until 12:00 pm.
A memorial service will be held on Tuesday February 18, 2020 in the Chapel of the Beck Funeral Home at 12:00 pm with Rev. Jeremy Noffsinger and Rev. Zack Martin officiating.
In lieu of flowers donations should be made in Bill’s memory to Clayton First United Methodist Church or Clayton Methodist Boat Church 205 Ministry Mtn. Drive
Clayton, GA 30525 or the Flat Creek Baptist Church 1433 Low Gap Road Lakemont, GA 30552.
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.
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Carrie Lynn Dillman Addis: Obituary
Obituaries February 15, 2020
Carrie Lynn Dillman Addis, age 36, of Lakemont, Georgia, passed away on February 5, 2020.
Carrie was born the daughter of Raymond Lee Dillman and Brenda Lee Rohrbaugh Dickerson on November, 14, 1983. In her professional life she worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant.
Carrie was preceded in death by her father, Raymond Lee Dillman and her brother, Raymond Lee Dillman, Jr.
She leaves behind her husband, Brad Addis; her mother, Brenda Dickerson; her son, Logan Blaine Duncan; her daughter, Crysta Jade Duncan; her step-daughter, Briley Addis; two brothers, Bobby Dickerson, Wesley Dickerson, Jr.
The family will hold a service at the Flat Creek Baptist Church on Saturday February 15, 2020 at 2:00 pm.
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.
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Nell (Heath) Nelms: Obituary
Obituaries February 15, 2020
Nell (Heath) Nelms
Nell Heath Nelms, age 81, passed away on February 8, 2020. No services are planned at this time.
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James Verlin Keener: Obituary
Obituaries February 15, 2020
James Verlin Keener, 79, of Wolffork Road Rabun Gap, GA., died February 11, 2020 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, GA. He was the widower of Flossie Moore Keener.
Born in Rabun County Georgia April 16, 1940 he was the son of the late James E. Keener and Beatrice Keener. He was a U.S. Army Veteran serving in the 101 First Alert Airborne Division in Port Camel, KY. He was a retired truck driver and a member of the Wolffork Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James E. Keener and Beatrice Keener. His wife, Flossie Moore Keener and two sons, Lee Keener and Robert Moore and is survived by one son, Sheldon Keener of Enorea, SC., two daughters and their companions, Marilyn Cooper and Michael Heath of Westminster, SC., Kelly Gilliam and Austin Doyle of Westminster, SC. Thirteen grandchildren and five great grandchildren also survive.
Funeral Services will be at the Chapel of Hunter Funeral Home Friday February 14, 2020 at 3:30 P.M. with Rev. Harvey Conner officiating the church services. The burial will follow at Wolffork Baptist Church Cemetery where Rev. Thomas Burrell will conduct the graveside service.
The body is at Hunter Funeral Home where the family will receive friends Thursday February 13, 2020 from 5:00 P.M. TO 7:00 P.M. The Family is at the home on Wolffork Road Rabun Gap, GA.
Hunter Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
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Rabun County becomes a Second Amendment Sanctuary
Featured Stories, News, Politics, Uncategorized January 28, 2020
RABUN COUNTY, Ga – Following the lead of several other North Georgia counties, Rabun County Board of Commissioners passed a Second Amendment Sanctuary resolution during the Jan. 28, 2020 meeting.
Several citizens spoke in favor of the resolution including elected officials and former members of the armed forces during public commentary.
Sheriff Chad Nichols spoke on behalf of the resolution, “I’m gonna get on my soap box for just a minute. There’s been a lot of debate and a lot of things passed in our country and the most controversial are the red flag laws. I don’t agree with those. The way they’re being passed in other areas of course is a Second Amendment violation and also a Fourth Amendment and Fifth Amendment, due process and search and seizure. I feel the state should be putting more money toward mental health than gun control. I think that is one of the biggest issues in the country, and that’s kinda my two cents on that… [I’m] here to support the Second Amendment and defend it for citizens here in our county.”
Lynn Cash from Tiger, Ga commended the commissioners, “I appreciate the opportunity that this gives me to be sure that I can pass the legacy of hunting and shooting and spending time with my family in a field to my grandchildren.”
Ed Henderson, the secretary of the Rabun County Republican Party also voiced support and talked about Rainy Mountain Scout Camp, where teenagers and kids learn marksmanship and gun safety. Henderson asked for the county to remain “strong and resolute” because the Second Amendment is more than a “reference to Boston minutemen and musket rifles. It is a living part of our constitution.”
Heath Wittle wanted to know if the resolution offered any consequences if someone tried to force-ably take guns out of the home. He felt that if the resolution had “no teeth,” then it isn’t worth the paper, it’s written on.
One resident spoke up to warn the public about the potential fear factor with resolutions like these. “Don’t let the fear take over and work with your legislatures on what the Sheriff is talking about. Also, there is not enough information. They don’t know how it affects mental health because the NRA is extremely powerful…You have to be careful with the fear and not allow this to drive you to do things that aren’t in your best interest…Figure out how to keep people safe in Rabun County and still protect your Second Amendment Rights.”
Wade Williams, a retired Army Colonel, also served as a detractor for the sanctuary resolution and quoted Supreme Court Justice Antony Scalia. “I think this document here, well intended, does not do one thing to make any resident of this county safer. If you want to make somebody safer, you close the gun show loop holes, you expand background checks,” said Williams.
A retired Air Force Colonel asked, “What does it mean to be a Second Amendment Sanctuary County? People think they know, but I’m not exactly sure.”
“You can find this online, the CDC, FBI, US Department of Justice, they still believe: I’m trying to rob this man, he has a gun, he has effectively stopped that crime. So you want to be safe, unfortunately, you need to protect yourself, you need to train yourself, stated Matt Brewer.
Fetch Your News is reaching out to the commissioners in Rabun County to learn more about the content in the resolution and the reasoning behind it.
Kenneth Wilson Hastings: Obituary
Obituaries February 5, 2020
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.
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Mary Alice Watts Anglin: Obituary
Obituaries February 5, 2020
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.
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Jo Anne Beasley: Obituary
Obituaries February 5, 2020
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
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Helen Elizabeth Davis Bever: Obituary
Obituaries January 28, 2020
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.
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Dorothy “Dot” W. Green: Obituary
Obituaries January 28, 2020
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.
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