Obituaries
Zamari Rayton
Jun 7, 2026
Ms. Zamari Rayton, age 26, of Toccoa, GA, passed away Sunday, June 7, 2026.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced at a later date.
Brenda D Burns
Jun 2, 2026
Ms. Brenda Burns, age 68, formerly of Carnesville, Ga, passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2026.
There will be a public visitation for Ms. Burns Sunday, June 7, 2026, from 3pm - 6pm, in the Moss-Stovall-Neal Funeral Home Chapel.
Georgia Ann Pittman
Jun 2, 2026
Ms. Georgia Ann Pittman, age 64, of Toccoa, Georgia, passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2026.
Zora Tukes
Apr 28, 2026
Ms. Zora B Tukes, age 82, of Toccoa, Ga, passed away Tuesday, April 29, 2026.
There will be public viewing for Ms. Tukes Friday, May 1, 2026, from 3pm - 6pm, at Moss-Stovall-Neal Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life service is scheduled for Saturday, May 2, 2026, 3pm, at Ellis Chapel CME Church.
Miles Stanley, Jr.
Apr 27, 2026
Mr. Miles Stanley, Jr., age 77, of Lavonia, Ga, passed away Monday, April 27, 2026.
There will be public viewing for Mr. Stanley Friday, May 1, 2026, from 3pm - 6pm, at Moss-Stovall-Neal Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life service is scheduled for Saturday, May 2, 2026, 11:30 am, at House of Prayer, in Lavonia, Ga.
Carolyn Parks
Apr 17, 2026
Ms. Carolyn Ann Parks, age 65, of Toccoa, Ga, passed away April 17, 2026.
Public viewing will be Thursday, April 23, 2026, 3pm-6pm, at Moss-Stovall-Neal Funeral Home. There will be a Celebration of Life service Friday, April 24, 2026, 1pm, at Mt. Zion Baptist Church.
Elton James Scott
Apr 15, 2026
Mr. Elton James Scott, age 68 of S. Alexander Street in Toccoa, GA, passed away April 15, 2026, at his residence.
Kayla Dee Ressler
2026
Ms. Kayla Dee Ressler, age 36 of Toccoa, Ga, passed away Monday, April 13, 2026.
There are no arrangements at this time for Ms. Kayla Dee Ressler.
Deborah A Dooley
2026
Deborah A Dooley, age 71, of Toccoa, Ga, passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2026.
There will be public viewing Friday, April 24, 2026, from 3pm - 6pm, at Moss-Stovall-Neal Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life service will be held Saturday, April 25, 2026, 1pm, at Friendship Baptist Church.
Louise Fleming
2026
Ms. Louise Fleming, age 95, of Toccoa, Ga, passed away Friday, April 3, 2026.
There will be public visitation from 3pm - 6pm, Friday, April 10. Following public visitation, there will be a Celebration of Life service Saturday, April 11, 2026, 2 pm, at Friendship Baptist Church.
Barbara Furr
Mar 18, 2026
Ms. Barbara Ann Furr, age 72, of Commerce, Ga, passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at Pruitthealth in Athens, Ga.
Bobby W White
2026
Bobby White, age 66, of Toccoa, Ga, passed away March 7, 2026.
Public viewing will be held on Saturday, March 14, 2026, from 3 pm - 6 pm, at Moss-Stovall-Neal Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life service will be held Sunday, March 15, 2026, at 2 pm, at Zion Hill Baptist Church in Carnesville, GA.
Alphonso L Blassingame
2026
Alphonso Lewis Blassingame was born on May 28, 1970, to Brenda Gale Gholston Blassingame and the late William Clinton Blassingame.
“Al,” as he was affectionately known by those who knew and loved him, was preceded in death by his father, William Clinton Blassingame; his brother, William Bernard Blassingame; and his grandparents, William Gholston and Jimmie Lou Gholston, and Luther Blassingame and...
Mark A McCurdy
2026
Mr. Mark Anthony McCurdy, age 77, formerly of Toccoa, passed away Friday, March 6. 2026.
Public viewing will be Friday, March 20, 2026, from 3 pm- 6pm, at Moss-Stovall-Neal Funeral Home. There will be a Celebration of Life service on Saturday, March 21, 2026, 1 pm, at Moss-Stovall-Neal Funeral Home.
Gilbert D Burton
Mar 4, 2026
Mr. Gilbert Dale Burton, age 70, of Toccoa, Ga passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2026.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced at a later date.
Elaine "Sweetpea" Harbin
Mar 3, 2026
Mrs. Elaine "Sweetpea" Harbin, of Dacula, Ga and First Lady of Bean Creek Baptist Church of Sautee Nacoochee, Ga passed away Monday, March 2, 2026.
There will be a Celebration of Life service Monday, March 9, 2026, 1 pm, at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Flowery Branch, Ga.
Mary A Fortson
2026
Mrs. Mary Alice Fortson, age 79, of Toccoa, Ga passed away Saturday, February 28, 2026.
There will be a public viewing for Mrs. Fortson on Friday, March 6, 2026, from 3-6 pm at the funeral home, with a wake starting at 5 pm. A Celebration of Life service will be held Saturday, March 7, 2026, at 3 pm, at Crossroads Baptist...
Jerry L Tukes
Feb 20, 2026
Jerry Lee Tukes, born on April 3, 1963, entered eternal rest surrounded by the love of his family. He was the beloved son of the late Leroy Tukes and Zora Bell Tukes Wheeler. He was preceded in death by his father, Leroy Tukes, his two brothers, Roy Montgomery, James Mitchell Tukes and nephew Christopher Tukes (Mooka).
Jerry leaves to Cherish behind...
L.J. Harrison
Feb 17, 2026
L.J. Harrison lived a life that quietly yet powerfully reshaped the communities he touched. Born on December 10, 1937, in Oconee County, South Carolina, to the late Mary Poole Harrison Haymond and S.J. Harrison, he entered a world defined by hardship—but also by resilience.
In 1940, at just four years old, he moved with his family to Stephens County, Georgia, when...
James A Neal, Jr.
Feb 16, 2026
James Arthur Neal, Jr., “Jim,” departed this life on February 16, 2026, after a brief illness.
Jim was born on March 5, 1966, in Toccoa, GA, to the late James Arthur Neal, Sr., and Queenelle Edwards Neal. He was a faithful and devoted member of Friendship Baptist Church, joining in 1973. Over the years, he served diligently on the Deacon Board,...
