Kyle Justyn Lane Dotson

Funeral services for Kyle Justyn Lane Dotson, 17, of Lakemont, were held at Clayton Church of God with Johnny York and Ted Petaccio officiating the service. Mr. Dotson passed away Sept. 14, 2021 Born Aug. 10, 2004, the son of Kyle Dotson and Bobbie Jo Whitted.

Leonardo Raul Frias

A Catholic Mass for Leonardo Raul Frias, 25, of Tiger, was held Friday Sept. 17, in the Chapel of the Beck Funeral Home in Clayton. Mr. Frias passed away Sept. 12, 2021. Born April 30, 1996, he was the son of Raul Frias and Mercedes Yepez. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Manuel Yepez.

Tim Woods

A memorial service for Tim Woods, 60, was held Sunday, Sept. 19, at Battle Branch Baptist Church. Mr.Woods gained his heavenly wings Sept. 17, 2021, surrounded by his family. Born on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 24, 1960, he was the son of  the late Clyde Wood and Marie Welch Wood.

Lillie Mae Wall Peeples

A private service will be held for Lillie Mae Wall Peeples, 94, of Clayton until it's safe for all friends and family to gather for a celebration of her life. Mrs. Peeples, widow of William "Bill" Peeples of Clayton, passed away Thursday, Sept.  9, 2021. Born Dec.

Jeffrey Anthony Kotzan

Dr. Jeffrey Anthony Kotzan passed away at his home in Sky Valley, with his family and loved ones at his side. Jeff and his brother Bruce, and their parents Bertha and Charles Kotzan grew up in northeast Indiana, including Gary and East Chicago.

Horace Vaughn Neely

A graveside service for Horace Vaughn Neely, 52, of Highlands, North Carolina, was held Tuesday, Sept. 14, at Clear Creek Community Cemetery in Highlands North Carolina, with Johnny Owens officiating. Mr. Neely passed away Sept. 10, 2021.

Otha Lamar Gray

Otha Lamar Gray, 92, died Sept. 4, 2021. He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Elizabeth Lib Gray; son, Jim; daughter, Susie Tarbona; daughters-in-law, Barbara Gray, DeAnna Gray and Julie Gray; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

Lassie Arizonia Carpenter Holt

Lassie Arizonia Carpenter Holt, 85, passed away Aug. 20, 2021 following an extended illness. Born Feb. 9, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Florence Carpenter.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George Holt; and son, Wayne Holt.

Glenn Elliott Crunkleton

Glenn Elliott Crunkleton, 73, of Tiger, passed away Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center. Born Jan. 4, 1948, in Rabun County, he was the son of Vernice Elliott and the late George Crunkleton.

Morris Lee Stiwinter

Morris Lee Stiwinter, 73, of Otto,North Carolina, passed away Thursday Sept. 9, 2021. Morris was born in Macon County to the late Len and Ethel Lousie Patterson Stiwinter.