Obituaries

Betty C Teasley

Betty C Teasley

Oct 1, 2026

Ms. Betty C Teasley, age 84, of Toccoa, Ga, passed away Thursday, October 1, 2026, at her residence. 

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced at a later date. 

Byron Lamar Harbin

Byron Lamar Harbin

Sep 10, 2026

Byron Lamar Harbin, born July 19, 1952, of Roswell, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on September 10, 2026. Byron was a man of quiet strength, steady faith, and a warm, humble spirit. His life reflected dedication, compassion, and a deep love for family and community.

He retired from Kennesaw State University, where he was known for his reliability, kindness, and unwavering...

Margaret Thornton

Margaret Thornton

Sep 10, 2026

Margaret Thornton, age 88, of Toccoa, GA, passed away on September 10, 2026, at Pruitt Health. 

Carl Clark

Carl Clark

Aug 28, 2026

Mr. Carl Clark passed away on August 28, 2026, at his residence. No services are planned for Mr. Clark.

Willard Butler

Willard Butler

Aug 28, 2026

Mr. Willard Butler, age 81, of Commerce, GA, passed away on August 28, 2026, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center.

Williard Butler was born to Leroy and Roslie Williams Butler on April 23, 1945. He attended Franklin County and Trade School and joined King Branch at an early age.

Willard was preceded in death by his daughter, Benita Butler.

He leaves to cherish his...

Thelma Brewer Terrell

Thelma Brewer Terrell

Jul 11, 2026

Thelma Patricia Brewer Terrell, a devoted family matriarch, dedicated nurse, and tireless community servant, passed away peacefully at her home in Chesapeake, Virginia, on July 11, 2026. She was 88 years old.

Born on October 3, 1937, in Wilkes County, Georgia, to Jesse Calvin Brewer and Berniece Welborn Brewer, Thelma was the second of nine children. Growing up on a farm,...

Leonard Lumpkin

Leonard Lumpkin

Jul 9, 2026

Mr. Leonard Lumpkin, age 73, of Lavonia, GA, passed away on July 9, 2026, at his home. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at New Light Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the Fairview Baptist Church cemetery. Public viewing for Mr. Lumpkin will be held on Monday, July 13, from 3:00 pm -...

Zamari Rayton

Zamari Rayton

Jun 7, 2026

Ms. Zamari Rayton, age 26, of Toccoa, GA, passed away Sunday, June 7, 2026. 

There will be a Celebration of Life service, Saturday, June 20, 2026, 2 pm, at Grace Baptist Church, in Toccoa, GA. Public viewing will be Friday, June 19, 2026, from 3pm - 6pm, at Moss-Stovall-Neal Funeral Home. 

Brenda D Burns

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

Georgia Ann Pittman

Jun 2, 2026

Ms. Georgia Ann Pittman, age 64, of Toccoa, Georgia, passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2026. 

Zora Tukes

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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