Obituaries
Jody Goodine
May 25, 2023
We are deeply saddened by the loss of Jody Goodine, who passed away on May 25, 2023, in Ocala, FL. He was a beloved father, partner, and friend and will be forever missed by those who knew him.Jody was born on May 25 to his mother, Annie Fay, and adopted father, Barry Goodine. He was an amazing father to his...
Mary Ann Merritt
May 20, 2023
Mary Ann Merritt, age 70, passed away peacefully in Toccoa, GA, on May 20, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones. The family of Mary Ann Merritt would like to invite friends and family to attend the visitation ceremony, which will be held at Moss-Stovall-Neal Funeral Home located at 55 S. Alexander Street in Toccoa, GA, on May 25 from 6 pm...
James Mitchell Tukes
May 14, 2023
Mr. James Mitchell Tukes was born on July 11, 1970, in Royston, GA.
James was greeted by God’s angels on Sunday, May 14, 2023, at Northeast Georgia MedicalCenter in Gainesville, GA.
James was employed as a butcher at Quality Foods in Toccoa, GA.
James was preceded in death by his father, Leroy Tukes; his brother, Roy Montgomery; hisgrandson, Josiah Tate;...
Margie McKey
May 1, 2023
Margie Clarke McKey, of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, went to be with the Lord on May 1, 2023 surrounded by loved ones. She was born August 30, 1954 in Richmond, Virginia to Gloria Madison. Margie attended Virginia Commonwealth University where she graduated with a degree in Early Childhood Education. Shortly after graduation, Margie began her career at the Psychiatric Institution of Richmond...
Larry D Gholston
Apr 27, 2023
Larry Donald Gholston, affectionately known as “Borat,” transitioned to his heavenly reward the evening of April 27, 2023 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center surrounded by his wife and children.
Larry was born on November 1, 1952 in Toccoa, Georgia, the 2nd of four children born from theunion of Cyrus Sullivan Gholston and Charlie Sue Gholston. Raised in Toccoa, he...
Kenneth Jones
Apr 19, 2023
Mr. Kenneth Lamar Jones (Musty) was born in Carnesville, GA on June 28, 1958 to the late Dozier Jones and Amogene Mayfield Jones. He departed this earthly life on April 19, 2023 at the Brown Health and Rehabilitation Center in Royston, GA.
Mr. Jones loved the Lord and his trust and faith was in him. He attended Franklin County school...
Wanda V. Johnson
Apr 4, 2023
Wanda Vanette Johnson was born in Elberton, Ga on August 8, 1970 to Mr. Willie Frank Burton and the late Mrs. Glenda Lee Fortson Willis. She entered into eternal rest on April 4, 2023 at the Northeast GA Medical Center in Gainesville, GA. Wanda was a loveable person. She loved everyone. She was a dialysis patient for 18 years...
Barbara Sims
Apr 3, 2023
Ms. Barbara Ann Sims was born to the late A.C Sims and the late Reverend BerniceSims of Toccoa, GA, June 25, 1940. Barbara was a member of Mount Zion BaptistChurch in Toccoa GA. She was in the class of 1958 at Whitman Street School inToccoa. Barbara graduated from Boricua College in New York, New York. Barbara was the President of...
Helen Regina Trimier
Mar 28, 2023
Helen Regina Trimier, 73, of Toccoa, Ga, passed away on March 28, 2023, surrounded by her family and close friends.
Helen was a graduate of Whitman Street School class of 1968, and was a member of Trinity CME Church, Toccoa, Ga. She was a very outspoken, kind, and thoughtful soul, and will be missed and remembered by the many lives...
Bobby DeAngelo Johnson
Mar 22, 2023
Bobby DeAngelo Johnson (“OG”) was born on May 8, 1976 in the Hart County Hospital to Sarah Jackson and Bobby Johnson Sr. He departed into eternal life on March 22, 2023 peacefully in the house in which he was raised by his deceased grandparents, Sam & Addie Simpson.
Bobby graduated from Franklin County High school in 1994. He graduated...
Edward Gober, Jr.
Mar 14, 2023
Edward Gober Jr., “Coon” was born in Toccoa-Stephens County. Edward was a member of Martin Grove, Full Gospel Baptist Church. Edward gave his life to the Lord at an early age. Edward is the son of Mrs. Annie Lois Gober and the late Mr. Alvin Edward Gober of Martin Georgia. Edward met and married the love of his life, Marilyn...
Fredrick Lee Major
Mar 9, 2023
Frederick “Freddie” Lee Major was born in New York on November 16, 1948. He was the son of the late John and Geneva Major. He was brought to Toccoa, Georgia at an early age in the caring and loving hands of the late Lena Wilson.
Freddie attended the former Whitman Street School. In his early years, he was employed with...
Barth McGee
Mar 3, 2023
Mr. Barth McGee, age 85 of Toccoa, GA passed away Friday, March 3, 2023 at the Brown Health & Rehab Center in Royston, GA. There will be no further services for Mr. McGee.
Mell Vera Pulliam-Alston
Feb 18, 2023
Mrs. Mell Vera Pulliam-Alston of Morristown, NJ, formerly of Toccoa, GA passed away Saturday, February 18, 2023 in Morristown, NJ. She was the daughter of the late Mr. & Mrs. Thermon and Lois Pulliam of Toccoa, GA. Services are planned for Monday, February 27, 2023 in Summitt, NJ with interment to follow in Morristown, NJ. Announcement courtesy of...
Leroy Pulliam
Feb 16, 2023
Mr. LeRoy Pulliam, of Zanesville, OH, formerly of Toccoa, GA, passed away Thursday, February 16, 2023 in Zanesville, OH. He was the son of the late Mr. & Mrs. Thermon and Lois Pulliam of Toccoa, GA. Services are planned for Monday, February 27, 2023 in Summitt, NJ with interment to follow in Morristown, NJ. Announcement courtesy of Moss-Stovall-Neal...
Thomas Dortch, Jr.
Feb 15, 2023
Celebration of Life Services for Mr. Thomas W. Dortch, Jr. of Atlanta, GA, formerly of Toccoa, GA will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 25, 2023 at the New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, 6400 Woodrow Road, Lithonia, GA. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Thomas W. Dortch Jr., Foundation or to...
Jacqueline Perry
Feb 10, 2023
Jacqueline Denise Taylor-Perry was born in Gainesville, GA on January 15th, 1961 to the late Lester Lee Taylor and Josie Verdean Bowens. Jacqueline “Jackie” was raised with the love of her siblings who preceded her in death Frankie Taylor and Angela Burton. Jackie attended East Hall High School in Gainesville, Ga where she completed her education and started a family shortly...
Tyler McGlamry
Feb 8, 2023
Tyler Zane McGlamry, son, brother, nephew, friend, car enthusiast, guitar playing, tie wearing,fitted hat for days, shoe fanatic and master of the word “Bruh”.
He was born in Gainesville GA June 22, 2004, to Randall and Shajuana McGlamry. Tyler departedthis life at the age of 18 on February 8, 2023.
He was a senior at Banks County High School working...
Carolyn Johnson Davis
Feb 8, 2023
Carolyn Johnson Davis was born on June 28, 1947, in Toccoa, Georgia to the late Deacon W.B. and Deaconess Julia Tate Johnson. She was the youngest of eight children. Carolyn was preceded in death by six of her siblings; Sarah Brown, Ann Walker, Walter Johnson, Hazel Riley, Emory Johnson, and Mabel Johnson. Carolyn joined the Friendship Baptist Church in Toccoa, Georgia...
Virginia Scott
Feb 7, 2023
We give thanks to God our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for blessing us with a Godly Wife and Mother.
The gates of heaven opened up February 7, 2023 and Virginia Helimenia Oglesby Scott climbed the stairway to heaven.
Virginia Oglesby Scott was born August 12, 1930 to the late Willie H. and Annie L. Oglesby and was raised in...
