Obituaries
Chanda Marie Lofton
2025
Ms. Chanda Lofton, age 49, formerly of Lavonia, Ga, passed away Monday, December 1, 2025, at Wellstar Spaulding Regional Hospital in Griffin, Ga.
There will be a memorial service Saturday, December 13, 2025, 1 pm, in the Moss-Stovall-Neal Funeral Home chapel.
Glorious Cunningham Almond
2025
Mrs. Glorious Cunningham Almond, age 76, of Toccoa, Ga, passed away Thursday, November 27, 2025, at her residence.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced at a later date.
Frederick J Trimier
Oct 30, 2025
Frederick James Trimier was born on March 31*t, 1957, to the late Berry Trimier and Lucille Green of Toccoa, GA
Fred attended Whitman Street School (Class of 1970) and graduated from Stephens County High School in 1975.
Fred's employment history includes Atlas Van, Rhodes Furniture Store (as a driver and a display retailer), independent contractor for Office Depot, and for Cobb County...
Herschel Merritt
Oct 30, 2025
Herschel Merritt was born on September 6, 1948, in Carnesville, Georgia, to the late Howard and Lucille Merritt. He departed this life on October 30, 2025.
Herschel joined Broad River Baptist Church at an early age and later served faithfully as a deacon until his health declined.
He retired from Vermont American and was known as the straight shooter of the family-...
Joseph "Buck" Teasley
Oct 29, 2025
We celebrate the life of Joseph “Buck” Teasley who entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, to reunite with his wife of 50 years.
Buck was born on December 16, 1948, in Stephens County to the late Hugh Dorsey and Alma Julia Grant Teasley. He was proceeded in death by his parents and his siblings, Eugene Teasley, Sammy Teasley,...
Lillian A Webb
Oct 21, 2025
Mrs. Lillian Ann Webb departed this life on October 21, 2025. She was born May 29, 1931, to the late Bill and Callie Ramsey. Lillian was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 76 years, JP Webb, 2 sons, Michael Webb, Sr. and Oscar Webb, a daughter, Shirley Jean Earl, and a grandson, Travis Johnson. She was the last...
Alberta Poole Grant
Sep 13, 2025
Alberta Poole Grant was born on September 18, 1933, in Stephens County, Georgia, to Hansel Poole and Leacher Poole (Goodine). She entered into eternal rest on September 13, 2025, at the age of 91, surrounded by her family.
Alberta will be remembered for her unwavering faith, sense of humor, strong constitution, and for being the matriarch of her family. Throughout her...
Katie L Richie
2025
Mrs. Katie Lucile Harrison Richie, age 90, born April 9, 1935, to Pless and Ada Webb-Harrison, went home to her eternal rest on Monday, September 8, 2025. She was married to the late Levi Richie. She was the seventh of twelve children, the last living. She will be united with her brothers: Robert, James, LT, John Henry, Joe Cefus, and...
Elaine Payne Teasley
Aug 20, 2025
Elaine Payne Teasley was born on June 13, 1955 in Toccoa, GA to the late Henry and Bessie G Payne. She was proceeded in death by her parents and her siblings, Lizzie Mae Payne, Grady Payne and Claudette Scott.
On March 29, 1975, she united in holy matrimony with the love of her life, Joseph Buck Teasley. From this union, 2...
Brenda L Smith Harrison
Aug 6, 2025
Ms. Brenda L Smith Harrison, age 73, of Toccoa, Ga, passed away Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at her residence.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced at a later date.
Conice Dooley Coon
Aug 3, 2025
Ms. Conice Dooley Coon, 90, formerly of Toccoa, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, August 3, 2025, at her residence in Carnesville, Georgia.
Funeral services are scheduled for Saturday, August 9, 2025, at 1:00 PM at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Toccoa, Georgia.
Public viewing will be held on Friday, August 8, 2025, from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Moss-Stovall-Neal Funeral...
Carolyn Martin
Jul 28, 2025
Ms. Carolyn E. Martin was born on March 3, 1951, to the late Kermit and Frankie Mae Steeple-Martin.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her son, Todd Martin; her brothers, Gary Martin, Rafus Martin, and Larry Martin; and her sisters, Theresa Arthur, Dorothy Mae Moore, Evelyn Jackson, and Patsy Hodges.
Carolyn peacefully departed this life on July 28, 2025, at...
Amos William Green, Jr.
Jul 5, 2025
Mr. Amos William Green Jr., age 84, passed away Saturday, July 5, 2025, at Northeast GA Medical Center in Gainesville, GA. Funeral services will be held at 5:00 p.m. Saturday, July 12, 2025 at Greater Hope Baptist Church in Martin, GA. Burial will follow at Toccoa City Cemetery.
Luther G Parks
Jul 2, 2025
Mr. Luther G Parks, age 81, of Toccoa, Ga, passed away at his residence, on Wednesday, July 2, 2025.
David L Neal
Jun 19, 2025
David Lee Neal was born on July 28, 1935, to the late Cliff and Nobie Vandiver Neal. He was the youngest of five children, all of whom—Clifford Wilson, Margaret Baldez, Evelyn Neal, and James Neal, Sr.—preceded him in death.
David graduated from Whitman Street High School and spent his life serving others through his work as a licensed funeral director at...
Genelle Annette Hunter
May 27, 2025
Ms. Genelle Hunter, age 62, passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2025.
A celebration of life will be held Monday, June 2, 2025, 2 pm, in the Moss-Stovall-Neal Funeral Home chapel, with public viewing Sunday, June 1, 2025, from 3-7 pm.
Willis Marion Nicely
May 26, 2025
Mr. Willis Marion Nicely, age 66 of Cornelia, GA, passed away Monday, May 26, 2025, at the Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, GA. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later.
Carey Brandt Shelnutt
May 26, 2025
Carey Brandt Shelnutt, of Newnan, GA, passed away on May 26, 2025, at the age of 59. He was the beloved husband of the late Teresa Shelnutt and was preceded in death by his parents, Brandt and Elaine Shelnutt of Newnan, GA.
Carey is survived by his brother, Bill Shelnutt of Franklin, GA; and his daughters: Ashley (Ronnie) Rhodes of Stephens...
Betty J Wilhite
May 23, 2025
Mrs. Betty J. Wilhite, age 82, formerly of Wilhite Road, Carnesville, GA, passed away Friday, May 23, 2025, at Piedmont Healthcare in Fayetteville, GA. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later.
Ethel Harrison Collins
May 20, 2025
Mrs. Ethel Harrison Collins, age 94, of Toccoa, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 20, 2025.
Born on June 18, 1930, in Westminster, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late SJ Harrison and Mary Elizabeth Poole Harrison Haymond. Ethel joined St. Mark Baptist Church at an early age and remained deeply committed to her faith throughout her life....
