Obituaries

Alvin Jerry "AJ" Moore

On the evening of Sept. 3, 2021, Alvin Jerry "AJ" Moore passed away from natural causes peacefully and quietly in his sleep with family at his side. In the days preceding his passing he was surrounded by family and friends comforting him and showering him with love and respect.

Wesley Avery "Wes" Dodd Jr.

A memorial service for Wesley Avery "Wes" Dodd Jr., 56, of Cornelia, will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 10, at First Baptist Church of Cornelia with the Rev. Hobie Wood, the Rev. David Turner, and Wesley Avery Dodd III officiating. Mr. Dodd passed away Wednesday, Sept.

Courtney Faith Zajdowicz

Courtney Faith Zajdowicz, 26, of Mountain City, passed away Sept. 1, 2021. In her professional life she worked as a supervisor at the Rabun County Detention Center.

Samuel (Dale) Tyler

Samuel (Dale) Tyler, 58, of Rabun Gap finished his earthly journey Friday, Sept. 3, 2021. The family expresses their deepest gratitude for the calls, visits, and prayers that have been and continue to be sent their way. The body has been cremated. Hunter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Officer remembered as 'one of a kind'

The law enforcement community in Rabun County is mourning the loss of one of its own sisters in blue, Detention Center Officer Courtney Faith Zajdowicz.  Zajdowicz, 26 of Mountain City, passed away Sept. 1.

Doris Edmonds Keener

A service for Doris Edmonds Keener, 85, will be held at Beck Funeral Home at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 5. Mrs. Keener passed away Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2021. Born June 29, 1936, in Clayton, she was the daughter of the late William and Bell Edmonds.

Lassie Arizonia Carpenter Holt

Lassie Arizonia Carpenter Holt, 85, passed away Aug. 30, 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.

Gary Eugene Wall

Gary Eugene Wall, 67, of Clayton, passed away Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021 at his home. The body has been cremated and a memorial service will be held at a later date. The family is at the home on U.S. 76 West in Clayton.

Sara Anne Lee

Sara Anne Lee, 85, passed away Monday, Aug. 30, 2021. The celebration of life will be held Saturday, Sept. 4, at Wiley Presbyterian Church. Visitation will be at 1 p.m. in the fellowship hall; service will follow. Hunter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.