Barbara Speed Clark, age 58, passed away on January 7, 2020 at Mountain View Health Center in Clayton, Georgia.

She was born on July 18, 1961 in Clayton, Georgia to the late Richard Arthur and Dorthey Seay Speed. She was formally of Clayton,Georgia but lived most of her life in Habersham County were she was a sales clerk. She was of the Baptist faith.

Preceding her in death are her parents and surviving is her boyfriend James English of Clarkesville, Georgia, one son Jason Speed of Clayton, Georgia, two sisters, Patricia Gravley(Bill) of Clayton, Georgia, Joyce Chaistain(Ernest) of Dillard, Georgia and one brother Auther Speed(Jewell) of Clayton, Georgia.

The body has been cremated and a memorial service will be held at a later date.
Hunter Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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

Corinne Philyaw Hamby, age 98, of Clayton, Georgia passed away January 8, 2020 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, Georgia.

She was born on August 22, 1921 in Rabun County, Georgia to the late Clarence and Birdie Canup Philyaw. She retired from the State of Georgia as an office manager and was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary. She was of the Baptist faith and a member of Clayton Baptist Church for many years.

Preceding her in death is her husband Robert L. Hamby, her son Christopher Steven Hamby, her brother Randell Philyaw and her sister Frankie Williamson. She is survived by her daughter in law Loretta Hamby as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.

The body is at Hunter Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 10:00-11:00 AM (the funeral hour) on January 11, 2019 in the Chapel of Hunter Funeral Home with a funeral service following conducted by the Rev. Lee Krivsky. Burial will be at Rabun Memory Park in Tiger, Georgia.

The family is at their respective residences and ask that in lieu of flowers that memorial donations be made to Mt. City Methodist Church in Mt. City, Georgia or to a charitable cause or organization of your choice.

Lonnie Joe Ramey, age 76, passed away on January 8, 2020 at his residence on Dock Coleman Road in Tiger, Georgia.

He was born on May 05, 1943 to the late Joseph and Lillie Wilbanks Ramey. He was a United States Navy Veteran where he served for eleven years as well as in Vietnam. In his professional career he was an electrician by trade as well as a musician. He was of the Holiness faith.

Preceding him in death besides his parents are five brothers, Lloyd Ramey, Willis Ramey, Vernice Ramey, Cloney Ramey, and Claude Ramey along with four sisters, Mary Ramey, Williemae Ramey Pollard, Clarice Ramey and Susie Ramey. He is survived by his wife Belinda Coleman Ramey of the home, two sons, Patrick Bryan Ramey of Tiger, Georgia, Christopher Lee Ramey(Suzy) of Gainesville, Georgia and one sister Thelma Ramey of Corneila, Georgia. Three grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family members also survive.

The body has been cremated and a memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on January 19, 2020 at Rocky Grove Baptist Church in Tiger, Georgia.

The family is at the home on Dock Coleman Road in Tiger, Georgia.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to Hunter Funeral Home to aide with funeral expenses.

Jimmy Ford McRee, age 85, passed away on January 10, 2020 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, Georgia.

He was born on December 13, 1935 in Jefferson, Georgia to Ford and Doncile Veneble McRee. He was retired from the Georgia Department of Transportation as a bridge inspector. He was of the Baptist faith.

Preceding him in death is his wife Ola Jane Patterson McRee and surviving him are three sons, Scott McRee of Jackson County, Georgia, Mitch McRee of Jackson County, Georgia and Tony Owens of Clayton, Georgia as well as five grandchildren.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 PM-2:00 PM (the funeral hour) on January 14, 2020 with a funeral service following at 2:00 PM in the East side Chapel of Hunter Funeral Home.With The Rev Michael Rogers and Tony Owens Officiation Burial will be at the Frady Cemetery in Clayton, Georgia

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

Vivian Alice Carver, age 80, of Clayton, Georgia joined the celebration in Heaven on January 2, 2020 and was surrounded by her family as she made her journey.

She was born on May 28, 1939 in Rabun County to the late Clayton and Irene Smith Ramey of Clayton, Georgia. She was a loving caregiver at home and was retired from The Rabun County School System after twenty-four years of service in the cafeteria. She was a life-time member of Chechero Baptist Church where she taught Sunday school for many years. Vivian was a loving, caring, and helpful hand to all she met.

In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband James Olin Carver, one sister, Charlotte Jones, two brother in laws, Verline Jones and Allen Childers as well as her close friend Ellis Watkins.

She is survived by her only son Kenneth O. Carver (Judy) of Clayton, Georgia along with her grandchildren, Amanda Watts (Daniel), Kandi Fisher (Tom), Kellie Simpson (Jesse), and Jeremy Paul as well as her great-grandchildren, Kenan Watts (Vada), Rosanna Gallagher (Jeremy), Peyton Fisher, Willow Fisher, Jalyn Fisher, Jaxon Fisher, Gavin Simpson and Callie Darnell. She was also blessed with two great-great grandchildren Zebariah and Kessiah Watts. In addition she is survived by two sisters, Marsha Woods (Ralph) of Clayton, Georgia, Velma Childers of Clayton, Georgia, two brothers, Clifton Ramey (Quida) of Clayton, Georgia, Harold Dennis (Elizabeth) of Tiger, Georgia and many nieces and nephews that she loved dearly. Her baby of six-teen years, Blackie (her poodle fur-baby) has remained by her side.

Visitation will be from 1:00-2:00 PM (the funeral hour) with a service at 2:00 PM on Janurary 5,, 2020 in the Chapel of Hunter Funeral Home and following the service she will be laid to rest in the Dixon Cemetery which is on the land that she grew up on.

The family is at the home in the Chechero Community and would like to say a special thank you to the Pruitt Hospice Staff for their compassion and support through the last month.

Hunter Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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

Lorie Jeanne Anacker Smathers, age 52, of Otto, North Carolina, passed away on December 30, 2019.

Lorie was born the daughter of Donald Anacker and the late Jeanne Peters on September 27, 1967. Lorie enjoyed books, video games, and helping people. She was Wiccan, and a veteran of the United States Army. In her professional life, she worked as a server in the restaurant industry for over thirty years.

Her mother, Jeanne Peters, preceded her in death.

Her survivors include her husband, Nathan Smathers, of Casselbury, Florida; her son, Jesse Marske, of Wisconsin; two daughters, Starla Wynelle Smathers, of Otto, North Carolina, Chani Maxine Anacker, of Atlanta, Georgia; step-daughter, Rachel Smathers, of Stanton, Virginia; three grandchildren, Kyle Hand, Dylan Smathers and Nolan Smathers.

No services are scheduled at this time.

Clara Hood Savo, age 75, of Tiger, Georgia, formerly of Dacula, Georgia, passed away on January 2, 2020.

Clara was born the daughter of the late Lt. Col. Charles Thomas Hood and Clara Martin Hood on November 22, 1944 in Alabama. She was the wife of the late Peter Joseph Savo.

Clara was a Christian and a member of the Methodist faith. She was an avid tennis player, who was ranked an “A” grade by the ALTA. She also enjoyed playing golf. In her professional career, she worked at the Berkeley Hills Country Club in Duluth, Georgia for thirty-five years. Her parents were active owners of Berkeley Hills for many years. Her late husband, Peter Savo, worked as an accountant and together they enjoyed spending time playing golf. She always had much love for her dog, Bella.

Her parents and her husband preceded her in death.

Her survivors include her daughter, Robyn Hood, of Flowery Branch, Georgia; her brother, Charles T. Hood Jr. (Bubba); one grandson, Nicholas Stoyer.

The family will hold a private service.

The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Camp Sunshine 1850 Clairmont Rd., Decatur GA 30033, in Clara’s memory and in honor of her grandson, Nicholas Stoyer.

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.

Furman Deal Cobb Sr., age 89, passed away on January 1, 2020 at his residence.

He was born on May 12, 1930 in Oconee, South Carolina to John and Daisy Marsengill Cobb. He was a life long resident of Rabun County where he was a Army Veteran and iron worker for Duke Power. He was also a member of Blue Valley Baptist Church.

He is preceded in death by his wife Hazel Cobb, two sons, Kenneth Cobb and Furman Cobb Jr., three brothers, Paul Cobb, Bill Cobb, and Henry Cobb, and two sisters Ruth Cromer and Louise Teague. Survivors include one son Jeff Cobb (Brandy)of Clayton, Georgia, two daughters, Wanda Holbrooks (James) of Longcreek, South Carolina, Angela Henslee of Clayton, Georgia, one sister, Mary Grace Speed of Clayton, Georgia One Brother Charles Cobb Westminister Sc and numerous grand children, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.

The body is at Hunter Funeral Home where visitation will be at 11: 00 AM with a service to follow at 12:00 PM on January 4, 2020 in the Chapel of Hunter Funeral Home with a graveside side service to follow at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.

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

Donna Verlyn McConnell, age 60, passed away on December 30, 2019.

She was born the daughter of the late James V. McConnell and Lois Crowder Brown on June 4, 1959 in Orlando, Florida. In her professional life Donna worked at Parkdale Industries for twenty-five years, where she was the Human Resources Manager. Donna enjoyed movies, shopping and eating out.

In addition to her parents, one sister, Debbie Blackwell, preceded her in death.

She is survived by her step-brother, Nathan Smathers, of Casselberry, Florida and her step-sister, Amanda Wright, of Tavares, Florida.

A memorial service will be held on Tuesday January, 7, 2019 at 5:00 pm in the Chapel of the Beck Funeral Home in Clayton, Georgia with Rev. Michael Rogers officiating.

The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made in Donna’s memory to Richards Kids Inc. 47 Deer Creek Trail Clayton, GA 30525.

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.

Betty J. Shirley Chambers, 80, of Cornelia went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, December 24, 2019.

She was born November 17, 1939, in Habersham County and was the daughter of the late Manson Winstead and Annie Mae Patton Winstead. She was preceded in death by her husband David Lloyd Shirley, Sr. and her second husband Ernest Chambers.

Betty worked at Clayburn Manufacturing and Burlington Industries. She also ran a small furniture business in Blairsville and Clarkesville and then ended her working career at Wal-Mart. Her children and grandchildren were a blessing to her and she enjoyed every minute she got to spend with them. She also loved her dog Scrappy.

She is survived by her daughter Debra Shirley of Blairsville, son David Shirley (Teri) of Mount Airy, and daughter Donna Addis (Brian) of Lakemont; grandchildren Luke Hopper, Jodie Lovell (Tonya), Courtney Speed (Dalewin), Leanna Shirley Oberley (David), Jana Byrd (Shannon), Chase Kelly, Matthew Addis (Salem), and Bryson Addis; several great-grandchildren; sisters Margaret Winstead and Shirley Gabrels; brother David Winstead (Nancy) of Clayton and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services in celebration of Betty’s life Will Be held on Saturday, December 28th at 11:00 am in the chapel of Hunter Funeral Home in Clayton.With Pastor Madison McCrackin Officiating Burial Will be in Rabun Memory Park Tiger Ga, The family will receive friends Friday, December 27th from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the funeral home.The Family is at her Brother an sisterlaw on Wayah Clayton Ga.

Those wishing to express online condolences may do so by visiting hunterfuneralhomega.com.

Arrangements are in the care of Hunter Funeral Home, Clayton, Georgia

Wilma Smith Davis, loving wife, daughter, and friend of many, received her angel wings on December 21, 2019, into the arms of her heavenly Father.

Latha Wilma Smith was born on May 9, 1932, in Lakemont, Georgia, to Hoke and Ethel Roach Smith. Wilma was an only child and spent her childhood surrounded by her loving parents, grandparents along with a host of special aunts, uncles, and her Lakemont friends.

She attended Lakemont School, where she was a model student with perfect attendance through her graduation. She was the Valedictorian of the Class of 1949. The friendships she made throughout her school years were ones that lasted a lifetime. The Lakemont High School, graduating class of 1949, remains close due to Wilma’s continued correspondence with all the classmates, keeping them updated on one another’s life. After a time at Piedmont College, with perfect attendance again, she moved to Atlanta to work for Southern Bell Telephone Company and spent most of her 34 years with the company as an Executive Secretary in the Hurt Building in downtown Atlanta.

On December 14, 1952, she married the love of her life, Bobby K. “B.K.” Davis of the Shirley Grove community. Wilma and Bobby enjoyed many years living on Miriam Lane in Decatur. Later they moved to Conyers and enjoyed living there. Their lives were full with Wilma working at Southern Bell and Bobby working at Georgia Power. They enjoyed weekend trips with visits home to Rabun County and vacations Nashville to the Grand Ole Opry with friends. After retirement in 1993 they moved back to Lakemont and in 2012 celebrated 61 years of marriage before Bobby’s passing in 2013.

All who knew Wilma were amazed at her memory and knowledge of dates and times of birthdays, anniversaries, important events in the community. She had an extraordinary recall when it came to information. Wilma loved to talk on the phone or sit and chat. She had a gift for conversation enjoyed by those who knew and loved her. The number of greeting cards, Christmas cards, and personal letters that Wilma sent over her life would mount into the thousands, and each one written with love. Wilma was blessed with many friends, and she was a friend to many. Her passion for animals was known to everyone, whether it be her cats, dogs, or cows. She loved animals and would keep food in her car to feed any she found along the way. She always had a “treat” for her four-legged friends.

Remaining family include her “closer than sisters” sister-in-law’s, Mildred Davis Barnes of McDonough, Carol Davis South (Robert) of Hartwell; Numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins; Her “adopted” daughters, Gail Smith Hopper, Tina Smith Johnson, and Cami Garner Francis; Her special friend, Keith Horn.

A memorial service will be held on Sunday, December 29, 2019, at Lakemont Baptist Church. Visitation will be from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. with the service to be at 3:00 p.m. at the church. Interment will be in Rabun Memory Park, Tiger, Georgia.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Rabun County Paws For Life, P.O. Box 216, Clayton, Georgia 30525 or Lakemont Baptist Church, P.O. Box 546, Lakemont, Georgia 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.

Winfred Julius Speed, 66, of the Warwoman community went home to be with the Lord on December 23, 2019.  He lived most of his life in Rabun County working mainly as an equipment operator, and retired from the Town of Franklin, North Carolina.  He was a lifelong member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his father, Fred Davis Speed, and brother, William Logan Speed.  He is survived by his mother, Betty Speed Roane, step-father Alex Roane, children Tanya Bleckley (Gary) of Clayton, Georgia and Eric Speed (Kimberly) of Franklin, North Carolina, granddaughter Rayna Bleckley and step-granddaughter, Brooke Bleckley both of Clayton, Georgia.  Also surviving are his step-brother Greg Roane of Tiger, Georgia, step-sisters, Julia Butler (Don) of Broxton, Georgia and Tracy Thompson of Cleveland, Georgia.  In addition to his family, he is survived by his “nurse” Amber Peete.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, December 26th at 2:00 p.m. at Beck Funeral Home in Clayton, Georgia with Rev. Madison McCrackin officiating.  The family will receive friends prior to the service from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m..  Interment will be at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery following the service.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Sid Weber Memorial Fund.

The family will be at the home of Betty Speed Roane 7098 Warwoman Road Clayton, Georgia 30525.

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.

Donald Calvin Speed, 61, of Clayton, GA passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2019 at Mountain Lakes Medical Center.
Born July 8, 1958 in Rabun County, GA, he was the son of the late Donald Speed and Lula Mae McDowell. He lived in Rabun County most of his life and worked for Gibson Homes as a carpenter and was a member at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Don and Lula Speed and by a brother, Kyle Speed. He is survived by his girlfriend, Connie Tabares of Clayton, GA, two brothers, Mark Speed of Clayton, GA, Farrell Speed of Gainesville, GA and a sister, Vivian Henderson of Colorado.
The body has been cremated and a memorial service will be held at a later date.
The family is at their respective residences.

Jeanette Carrie Adolph of Clayton, Georgia, passed away on December 19, 2019 at Mountain Lakes Medical Center in Clayton, Georgia.

She was born in Flint, Michigan on September 11, 1968 and was the daughter of David Adolph and the late Patricia McCoy Burrell. She was a Hairdresser and was of the Baptist Faith.

She was preceded in death by her mother Patricia McCoy Burrell and two sisters, Denise C. Adolph Groom and Stacy L. Adolph. She is survived by her son, Max Adolph of Clayton, Georgia, her father and stepmother, David and Ruth Adolph of Clayton, Georgia, one brother, Jamie Montgomery of Clayton, Georgia, and one sister, Melena Adolph of Clayton, Georgia.

The body has been cremated and a memorial service conducted by the Rev. Tim Hunnicutt, will be at 4:00 PM on December 28, 2019 at the Family home on Dunlap Street, Clayton, Georgia.

Hunter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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