Obituaries

Ronnie Nichols

Ronnie Nichols, age 63, of Clayton, passed away on Jan. 9, 2022. Ronnie was born the son of the late J.C Nichols and the late Opal Burrell Nichols on June 11, 1958.

Wanda Ann Webb Owens

Wanda Ann Webb Owens, 54 of Mountain Rest, S.C., passed away on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, at Cottingham Hospice House in Seneca, S.C. Born in Clayton, Ga., on April 6, 1967, she was the daughter of the late Reba Harris Crooks and Harold Webb of Clayton. She worked as a waitress for Huddle House.

Rebecca Louise Justus Nix

Rebecca Louise Justus Nix, age 69, of Clayton, passed away on Jan. 10, 2022. Rebecca was born the daughter of the late T.C. Justus and Frances Welch Justus on May 31, 1952. Rebecca was a Christian and a member of the Head of Tennessee Baptist Church.

Henri Elizabeth Graves

Henri Elizabeth Graves was a bright spark in this world, and many will miss her. She was an admirable individual and active citizen even as she was a cherished daughter, sister, friend, mother, and wife during her 76 years of life. She passed away in the early hours of Wednesday, Dec.

James Mack Crawford

James Mack Crawford, 74, passed away on Dec. 18, 2021, at his residence in Asheville, N.C. Mack was born in Clayton on April 6, 1947, to parents Martin Lafayette Crawford and Eva English Crawford. He spent most of his life in Rabun County, working as a self-employed builder.

Celia Mason Smith

Celia Mason Smith age 74, of Clayton, passed away on Jan. 7, 2022. Celia always enjoyed doing for others. She was a kind, caring soul and was a friend to all. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Rabun Paws 4 Life P.O. Box 216, Clayton, GA 30525.

Edgar A. Campbell Jr.

Edgar A. Campbell Jr., age 52, of Clayton, passed away on Dec. 21, 2021. A service will be held at a later date.

Manuel Perez

Manuel Perez, age 57, passed away in the morning of Monday Dec. 27, 2021. He was born in Ribeira, Spain, on May 31, 1964, to the late Manuel Perez Valiño and María Isabel Rivas Rivas. His father preceded him in death.

Clara Louise Ritchie Zoellner

Clara Louise Ritchie Zoellner, age 91, passed away Dec. 31, 2021. She was the daughter of the late Ed Ritchie and Varnia Burrell Ritchie. She was also preceded in death by one son Earl Stanley Zoellner, four siblings Ethel Lee Ritchie, Frank Ritchie, Robert Ritchie, Jesse Ritchie Kilby.

Robert “Bob” Dean Fausett

Robert “Bob” Dean Fausett, age 79 of Clarkesville, passed away Dec. 30, 2021. Born in Gainesville, on Dec. 28, 1942, Bob was the son of the late R.J. and Janette Crane Fausett.