Obituaries
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...
Carl Mayfield
Jan 31, 2023
Mr. Carl Mayfield, age 78 of Lavonia, GA passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at the Nancy Hart Nursing Center in Elberton, GA. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later.
Barry Brock
Jan 12, 2023
On May 7, 1961, God blessed Charlie and Bertha Brock with their 9th child and 6th son, Barry Brock. Barry entered into eternal rest on Thursday, January 12, 2023. He was a graduate of Stephens County High School. He served in the United States Military. Barry was employed by Coats & Clark for a number of years. He was preceded in...
Kenric Lamont Heard
Jan 8, 2023
Mr. Kenric Lamont Heard was born on November 11, 1976 to Priscilla H. Allen and Sammy Heard in Hart County, GA. He resided in Anderson, SC. He worked most of his life in restaurants. He passed away Sunday, January 9, 2023.
Preceding him in death are his grandparents Joseph and Oscar Lee Hargrove, Bertha Mae Heard, and four uncles, Steve...
Shirlane Jeanette Tate
Jan 7, 2023
Shirlane Jeanette Tate, age 61, was born to the late Shirley Tate Oglesby and Donnie Oglesby on December 1, 1961 in Toccoa, Georgia. She transitioned peacefully on January 7, 2023 surrounded by family. She was educated in the Stephens County School System and was employed by Toccoa Nursing Center and Two-Day Design Furniture.
Lane loved fishing, dancing, taking...
Martha M Maxwell
Jan 2, 2023
Life Legacy
Mrs. Martha Mae Brown Maxwell departed her life on January 2, 2023. She was born on March 15, 1931. She worked in manufacturing until retirement.
She was married to Clarence George Maxwell, who passed in 2016.
She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Cynthia Gail Mayfield (James).
She is survived by...
