Obituaries
Howard Barmore
Dec 30, 2023
Mr. Howard Barmore, age 91 of Hayes Road, Toccoa, Ga will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 3, 2023 at the Greater Hope Baptist Church, Martin, Ga. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, January 2, 2023 from 6-8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Sherman H. Lacy
Dec 26, 2023
Mr. Sherman Henry Lee Lacy was born on August 19, 1951, in Easley, South Carolina. At a youngage he moved to Chicago, Illinois. He attended Cooley High School in Chicago. Later he movedto Toccoa, Georgia, and met the love of his life. He was employed at Stephens CountyRecreation Department for many years, later retiring in 2013.
During his free time,...
Edwin Parks, Jr.
Dec 14, 2023
Funeral Services for
Mr. Eddie Parks, Jr. age 58 of Toccoa, Ga. will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023 at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Toccoa, Ga with Pastor Charles White, officiating. Interment will follow in the Toccoa City Cemetery
Ella Johnson
Dec 7, 2023
Ella Mae Johnson was born in Banks County Ga, on December 26, 1952. She was preceded in death by her parents: Robert and Mae Ethel Pittman Johnson, and asister Marilyn Ann Johnson. She leaves to cherish her memories, Ruby Wells ofCarnesville, Ga, Larry (Laura) Pittman, special cousins. Her adopted grandchildren, Jeremiah,Nehimiah, and Daniel Boyd. Ella was a dedicated member of...
Darrin Eugene Hunter
Nov 30, 2023
Funeral Services for Mr. Darren Hunter, age 60, West Union, SC, formerly of Toccoa, GA, will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at Moss Stovall Neal Funeral Home Chapel, Toccoa, GA. Public viewing will be held Tuesday, December 5, from 9 am until the funeral hour. The family will receive friends from 1-2 p.m. on Tuesday. ...
Billy Mott Grant
Nov 25, 2023
Mr. Billy Mott Grant, age 71, formerly of Toccoa, GA, passed away November 25, 2023, at Atrium Health in Macon, GA. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later.
John C Brumbelow
Nov 23, 2023
Mr. John C. Brumbelow, age 58, passed away Thursday, November 23, 2023, in Newnan, GA. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later.
James T Arthur
Nov 14, 2023
James T Arthur, beloved father and friend, passed away on November 14, 2023 at PruittHealth of Toccoa. He was surrounded by the love and comfort of his family during his final moments. James was born on January 6, 1946.A funeral service will be held to celebrate the life of James T Arthur on November 20th, 2023 at Hurricane Grove Baptist...
Shirley Ann Major
Nov 11, 2023
Shirley Ann Major was born on May 28, 1947, in Toccoa GA. She wasthe daughter of the late Benjamin (Benny) Poole and CatherinePoole (Fleming). She moved to Anniston, Al. where she resided for over 25years.
Shirley attended the former Whitman Street School. In her early yearsshe was employed with Wrights Manufacture Company, Trogdon FurnitureCompany, Habersham Plantation, Toccoa Nursing Center, and...
Sebias Lavarr Crawford
Nov 7, 2023
Mr. Sebias Lavarr Crawford departed this life Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at Stephens County Hospital, Toccoa, GA. He was born October 22, 1977 to Ms. Annie Sue Crawford and the late Mr. Raymond Scott. He leaves to mourn his passing, a son, Amare Keshun Crawford of the home. His mother, Ms. Annie Sue Crawford of the home. Brothers, Donald Crawford...
Daniel Merritt
Nov 2, 2023
Pastor Daniel Ray Merritt Sr. departed this life on November 2, 2023, at Northeast GeorgiaMedical Center in Gainesville, Ga. He was born on May 16, 1952, in Franklin County, Ga. He wasmarried to Joann Merritt for 44 years, and to this union, 2 children were born, a daughter,Angela Merritt, and a son, Daniel Merritt Jr.
He was preceded in death...
Ray Clark Davis
Oct 17, 2023
Ray Clark Davis was born on March 31, 1951, to the late Thomas J. Davisand Winnie Harris Davis in Clarkesville, Georgia.
Ray received his formal education from the Habersham County PublicSchool System. He gained life skills from his father, his mother, and hisuncle, Joe (Little Joe) Harris. His mother taught him to care for himself, towash and iron his own...
Vernon Oliver Price
Oct 6, 2023
Gospel singer Vernon Oliver Price, known widely in the Church of God in Christ for her role in music and education, was born on December 1, 1929, in Chicago, Illinois, to Maudell and Mauris Oliver. She graduated from Chicago’s DuSable High School in 1948.Price began singing at Bishop William M. Roberts’s Fortieth Street Church of God In Christ (COGIC) (later...
Peggy Porter
Oct 6, 2023
Peggy Porter, a beloved member of the Toccoa community, passed away on October 6, 2023, in Toccoa, GA. Peggy's life will be celebrated with a series of events at the Moss-Stovall-Neal Funeral Home located at 55 S. Alexander Street in Toccoa. Visitation will be held on October 14, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., providing an opportunity for friends and...
Annie Lois Gober
Sep 24, 2023
Annie Lois Gober was born on May 3, 1928 to the late Henry and Lucy Oglesby Burton. Shemarried the late Alvin Edward Gober and to this union 11 children were born. Four precededher in death, Edward Gober Jr., Douglas Gober, Michael Gober, and Freddie Gober. She leavesto cherish her memories Joseph Gober ( Cynthia) of Cornelia, GA, Anthony “Steve”...
Christian De'Mir Anthony Haynie
Sep 21, 2023
Master Christian De’Mir Anthony Haynie was born April 12, 2023 at Northeast Georgia MedicalCenter in Gainesville, Ga. “Christian” was the light of our world, he grabbed the heartstrings ofeveryone. His big beautiful eyes and bright smile captivated the hearts of all, and he was soloved by everyone who came in contact with him. Christian couldn’t be anywhere without beingpassed around...
Terry Louis Reese
Sep 15, 2023
Terry Louis “Red ” Reese passed away suddenly in his home on Friday, September 15, 2023. He was born in Toccoa, GA on November 20, 1955 to Mildred Adeline McCurdy Reese and Fate “Red” Reese.
He graduated from Toccoa-Stephens County High School in 1974, and immediately joined the US Army. After 20 years of service and receiving numerous accommodations...
Lacitrus Asonta Dubose Gholston
Sep 1, 2023
Lacitrus Asonta Dubose Gholston was born July 9, 1990, to Lyshanda KenesterDubose and Wade Cameron Hunter in Toccoa, GA. At a very young age, he joinedTrinity CME Church of Toccoa, Georgia. On September 1, 2023, Lacitrus entered eternalrest.
Lacitrus was preceded in death by his beloved grandmother, Shirley Colbert Hunterand adoptive mother, Katherine Gholston.
He leaves to cherish his precious...
Brian Eugene McNeill
Aug 21, 2023
Brian Eugene McNeill entered his heavenly home on August 21, 2023.
Born in Seneca, SC, he was the son of the late Willie and Eugenia McNeill. He was a graduate of Seneca High School. Brian was known by many names by many people besides Brian -- he was Honey, Raulo, Grandpa, Milk Man, Unc and Uncle Brian. He was a...
James Robertson Teasley
Aug 5, 2023
James Robertson Teasley, a beloved construction worker who dedicated his life to his craft, has passed away at the age of 84. Known for his diligence and commitment, James was revered by colleagues and friends alike for his unwavering work ethic and infectious enthusiasm.Born on March 25, 1939, to the late Robert Lee and Louise Brown Teasley in Stephens County,...
