Teresa Ann Watts Wall

Teresa Ann Watts Wall 53, of Ponderosa Road, Rabun Gap, GA died Wednesday March 13, 2019 at her home.

Born November 18, 1965 in Rabun County, she was the daughter of Katie Stanfield Watts of Mountain City, GA and the late Roy Watts. She was a graduate of Rabun County High School and was manager of Don’s Mobile Convenience Store before her illness.

Teresa was preceded in death by her father, Roy Watts and by a brother, Frank B. Watts and is survived by her husband, David E. Wall of the home, her mother, Katie Watts of Mtn. City, GA, two daughters, Allison Lee Wall of Rabun Gap, GA and Ashley Jane Brodeur of Tiger, GA, one step-son William David Wall of Clayton, GA. Three grandchildren, Aubry Arreguin, Seth Brodeur and C.J. Brodeur also survive.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 16, 2019 in the Chapel of Hunter Funeral Home with Rev. Thomas Burrell officiating. Burial will be in the Head of Tennessee Baptist Cemetery, Dillard, GA.

The body is at Hunter Funeral Home where visitation will be Friday, March 15, 2019 from 6:00p.m. to 8:00p.m. The family is at the home in Rabun Gap, GA.

Hunter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Lita Darlene Burke Ward

Lita Darlene Burke Ward, 87, of Ward Lane, Rabun Gap, GA died Thursday morning, March 7, 2019 at her home. She was the widow of Paul Henry Ward.

Born in Van Buren, Michigan, November 1, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd E. Burke and Nora McNeal Burke. She had lived the greater part of her life in the Orlando, Florida area. She lived in Rabun County approximately 37 years. She was a registered nurse in Orlando until she retired. Darlene loves her family and her friends and she loved the mountains and Rabun County, Georgia.

Darlene was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Ward and her parents Lloyd and Nora Burke, a sister Velma Jean Bloodworth, two brothers, Kenneth Ober Burke and John Taylor Burke. She is survived by a daughter, Betty Bliss of Rabun Gap, Georgia, who is also an RN and the caregiver for “Miss” Darlene for six years, one step daughter, Judy Sipowicz of Summerville, Tennessee, one son Michael Palmer of Clayton, Georgia, one step son, Paul Ward, Jr. of Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania and one sister, Beverly Huff (Roy) of Michigan. Seventeen grandchildren and nineteen great grandchildren also survive.

Her body has been cremated and no service is planned at this time. The family is at their respective residences.

James Leroy Dynes

James Leroy Dynes, 76, of Shady Side Drive, Clayton, Georgia., died Tuesday March 5, 2019 in Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, Georgia.

Born in Cincinnati, Ohio., October 3, 1942 he was the son of the late Wilbur Dynes and Mary Brunk Dynes. He lived in Rabun County the greater part of his life. He was a Manager of Bilo Grocery store and a member of Clayton Church of God.

Mr Dynes was preceded in death by his parents, Wilber and Mary Dynes, a son, Jimmy Dynes and a brother, John Dynes and is survived by two daughters, Sherry Turner (James) of Landrum, SC., Debbie Tallent (Chris) of Otto, NC., and by three, Pat, Jean and Janice. Five grandchildren and three great grandchildren also survive.

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

Hunter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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

Joan Henrietta Facey

MAY 23, 1934 ~ FEBRUARY 21, 2019

oan Henrietta Facey, 84, was born in Summit, New Jersey on May 23, 1934 and passed away February 21, 2019. Joan was the daughter of Christina C. Marshall Facey and Daniel T. Facey, sister to Red Facey and Aubyn Cardenas. She grew up on Hillcrest Road in Plainfield, New Jersey before attending Drexel University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Joan was one of the first female engineering graduates of that excellent institution and remained proud of that achievement throughout her life. Her professional life began in aerospace engineering in San Diego, California, later moving to United Parcel Service (U.P.S.) back on the east coast. At U.P.S. she enjoyed a senior executive position for many years prior to her retirement.

Throughout her life, Joan exhibited a keen interest in art. Eventually she became the custodian of the collected works of her long time family friend, artist Gershon Benjamin. Joan formed the Gershon Benjamin Foundation, supporting artist and guilds throughout the country and guided the sale of Gershon’s work for decades with great success.

Joan loved to fly and piloted her own plane out of Peachtree DeKalb airport in Atlanta, well in to her late sixties. This is perhaps why she felt so at home in the Heavens Landing Community even though she was no longer flying.

Joan was an avid reader, her favorite book being The Bible. Although baptized into the Episcopal church, Joan converted to Catholicism shortly after moving to Clayton. She enjoyed being an active member of St. Helena Church and found joy and comfort in her spiritual friendships.

Joan’s life was blessed with many special friends, too many to name, who opened their hearts and lives to her, making her part of their families. That meant the world to her. Joan was tenderly cared for by her long time family friend, Tracy Glenn of Bend, Orgeon and her devoted caregivers, Joyce Winn of Tiger and Candace DiGiorgio of Persimmon, aided by the unwavering support and love of others close to, and devoted to her well being. Joan was a generous, loving and considerate friend to many and she will be missed greatly by Clayton and the other communities she has served throughout her life.

Joan was preceded in death by her parents and her brothers.

A service in celebration of Joan’s life will be held on Friday April 12, 2019 at 11:00 am at the St. Helena Catholic Church 137 Meadow Stream Lane Clayton, Georgia 30525. Services will be officiated by Father Pedro Poloche. A lunch reception will be held at the church immediately following. Interment will take place at Joan’s family gravesite at the Hillside Cemetery Plainfield, New Jersey during the second week of July, 2019.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Community Pantry 46 Plaza Way Clayton, Georgia 30525.

Fred Edgar Boss

Fred Edgar Boss, 91, of Clayton, GA died Sunday February 24, 2019 at his daughter’s residence in Alto, GA surrounded by his girls and hand-in-hand with his “punk” Ashley.

Born in Gwinnett County on May 25, 1927, he was the son of the late Ernest and Pearl Boss. He lived in Rabun County for the past 37 years. He was a very talented Artist with artwork displayed in various places in Rabun County. He also was featured more than once as a “Featured artist” in the Georgia Mountain Laurel magazine. To know him was to love him. His sweet soul will be dearly missed.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Boss, of 68 years, three sons; Greg, Rick, and Perry Boss, and by two brothers; Horace and Royce Boss.

He is survived by two daughters, Debbie Boss Johnson (Mike) of Valdosta, GA, Melissa Boss Duran of Alto, GA, one sister, Ruby Boss Clayton of Rockmart, GA. Seven grandchildren Kelli Taylor (Shannon), Shannon Taylor (Melinda) Brad Barrett, Greg Hunter (Cate), Jennifer Boss, Ashley Caputo (Warren), and Alicia Boss.
Fourteen great grandchildren also survive.

Funeral services will be Wednesday February 27, 2019 at 11:00AM at the Chapel of Hunter Funeral Home with Greg Hunter officiating. The body is at Hunter Funeral Home where visitation will be on Tuesday February 26, 2019 from 6:00PM to 8:00PM. Burial will follow funeral services on Wednesday February 27, 2019 at 3:30PM in the Forest Hill Memorial Garden in Forest Park, GA.

A special thanks to Amanda Lunsford, Eva, “Dr.” Brian, “Dr.” Cliff, Amanda Ramey, and Chaplin’s Tim and Tom with Amedisys. They have all been a blessing in Fred’s life.

Hunter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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