Nicola Fortson Le Roux

Nicola Fortson Le Roux passed away of SIDS on Tuesday, February 25, 2025. She was almost six months old. Nicola and her twin sister, Josephine Hartridge Le Roux were born on August 28, 2024 in Ndola, Zambia to Caroline Hartridge Le Roux and Craig Nicholas Le Roux. Nicola was the happiest baby.

Judge Smith remembered as humble & fair man who always tried to do the right thing

Superior Court Judge Russell “Rusty” Smith of the Mountain Judicial Circuit is remembered by friends and colleagues as a humble and fair man who always tried to do the right thing. The Hon.

Conley, Ga., man arrested for DUI, other charges while transporting wide load pilot vehicle

A Conley, Ga., man was arrested on DUI and other traffic-related charges after being stopped by Rabun County Sheriff’s Office deputies Friday, May 17 while driving a wide load pilot vehicle.

Grist remembered for her service to others, friendship

Carron Benthall Grist is remembered for her service to the Rabun County community in many capacities and the friendships she developed along the way. Grist passed away on March 3 at the age of 83. She was born on Nov. 6, 1940, in Decatur, Ala., but lived in Dillard for 30 years.

Victor York

Victor York, age 61 of Clayton, passed away on Dec. 2, 2022. Victor was born the son of Marcus Calvin York and Winnie Sue York on Jan. 12, 1961. Victor was a retired Master Sergeant and served his country as a member of the United States Air Force.

Blanche Thomas Dickerson

Blanche Thomas Dickerson, age 90, of Clayton, Ga., passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022. She was born on March 24, 1932, to the late H.L. and Velma (Kimsey) Thomas and was preceded in death by her husband Robert William Dickerson who passed away in 2017. She was a member of Mt.

Michael Creed Ramey

Michael "Mike" Creed Ramey, age 76, of Lakemont, Ga., passed away on Dec. 12, 2022, at his home. Michael was born the son of the late Burch Creed Ramey and the late Essie Elizabeth Page Ramey on April 14, 1946. In his professional life he worked as a heavy equipment operator.

Donna Mae Dunagan McMillan

Donna Mae Dunagan McMillan went to her heavenly home on Nov. 30, 2022. Born on Dec. 28, 1948, in Tifton, Ga., Mrs. McMillan was the wife of Emory David McMillan, Jr. and the youngest daughter of the late Rev. William Melvin and Frances Martin Dunagan. Mrs.

Betty Sue Gibson VanWinkle

Betty Sue Gibson VanWinkle, age 74, of Auburn, Ga., formally of Mountain City, Ga., suddenly passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2022, at her residence. Betty was born on Aug. 16, 1948, in Clayton, Ga., to the late Frank Gibson and Pauline Gibson.

Jerry Lynn Sanders

Jerry Lynn Sanders, age 74, of Lakemont passed away on Nov. 29, 2022. Jerry was born the son of the late Ellis Edward Sanders and the late Maxine Atkins Sanders on March 26, 1948. In his professional life, he worked as an auto mechanic and operated the Sanders and Sons Transmission Shop.