Obituaries

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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. 

Jul 2, 2025

Mr. Luther G Parks, age 81, of Toccoa, Ga, passed away at his residence, on Wednesday, July 2, 2025. 

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...

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. 

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.

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...

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.

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....

May 20, 2025

Ms. Marilyn Gober, age 74, of Toccoa, Georgia, passed away peacefully at her residence on May 20, 2025.

A graveside service to celebrate her life will be held on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Toccoa City Cemetery.

May 16, 2025

Marilyn Teasley Cash was born on June 1, 1948, in Toccoa, Ga to the late Margaret Teasley Harrison and the late Earlie Cowan. Marilyn entered her eternal rest Thursday, May 16, 2025.

She accepted the lord at an early age, at Martin Grove Baptist Church. She attended Whitman Street High School, Class of 1966. Marilyn retired from Lanier Clothing in Toccoa,...

May 14, 2025

Mrs. Bettye Lou Gholston was born on March 27, 1944, to the late George Huff and Reba Martin-Hawks. She was educated in the Jackson County School System and attended Bryan High School in Jefferson, GA. She worked diligently as a laborer at the Oxford Sewing Plant in commerce and later at BJC Medical Center.

On Tuesday, May 13, 2025, after an...

May 6, 2025

Mr Todd Means, age 59 of Carnesville, GA, passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, GA. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later.

May 4, 2025

Funeral services for Mr. Antron Smith will be held on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at Trinity CME Church, Franklin Street, Toccoa, GA. Burial will follow at the Toccoa City Cemetery. A public viewing will be held on Monday, May 12, 2025, from 2:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Apr 28, 2025

Apr 23, 2025

James (Larry) Earl, 78 of Lavonia, Georgia, after a long illness, passed peacefully at his home on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, surrounded by his family. Larry was born in Hartwell, Georgia on February 28, 1947 to the late Emerson and Macie Earl.

Larry attended Lavonia Technical School, and upon completing his studies, he became a technical laborer. He was preceded in...